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Iran declares major breakthroughs in nuclear drive

Posted on April 11, 2009 by admin

TEHRAN: Iran declared on Thursday major advances in its controversial atomic drive as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad opened a nuclear fuel plant and announced the testing of two high capacity centrifuges. Ahmadinejad’s announcements at a function in Isfahan province marking national … Continue reading →

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Ahmadinejad to be challenged in Iran elections

Posted on February 10, 2009 by admin

A former reformist president in Iran intends challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the country’s upcoming presidential elections. Mohammad Khatami has made an announcement to say he will be standing for the position on June 12th. 65-year-old Khatami was Iran’s president … Continue reading →

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Iran refuses to suspend uranium program

Posted on July 19, 2008 by admin

An Iranian official says his country will not freeze its uranium enrichment programme in exchange for a pledge of no new UN Security Council sanctions.Keyvan Imani's comments cast doubt on the success of talks between senior envoys from Iran and … Continue reading →

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Iran turns deaf ear to IAEA, to continue N-programme

Posted on June 4, 2008 by admin

Tehran: Iran’s supreme leader said Tuesday that "no wise nation" would pursue nuclear weapons, but his country will continue to develop its nuclear program for peaceful purposes.Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared to be reacting to suggestions by the International Atomic Energy … Continue reading →

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