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Iran’s Power Players

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:24:44 -0500

(Global Pulse: September 4, 2009) What’s in a kiss? Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and President Ahmadinejad took part in one of the most analyzed kisses since Romeo and Juliet. Since then, the Ayatollah has walked a razor's edge between reformers, hardline revolutionaries and other power brokers. He has sometimes supported and sometimes restrained his chosen electoral winner, Ahmadinejad. Position, politics and power drive this dynamic duo. Who will prevail?Sources: Press TV, Iran; Mehr News Agency, Iran; Al Jazeera, Qatar; BBC, U.K.; New York Times, U.S.; TV 5, France; TV 24, France

Lula: Iran has the right to "peaceful nuclear energy"

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:42:26 -0500

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday urged his visiting Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to find a "just solution" with the West to Tehran’s contested nuclear program. Lula, speaking in a joint media conference with Ahmadinejad, reiterated that Brazil backed Iran's declared quest for "peaceful nuclear energy in full respect of international accords."

Bush’s Shi'ites vs. Ahmadinejad's Shi'ites

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:33:34 -0500

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: October 24, 2008) A few days ago, the Iranian president called on Iraqis to reject a security agreement which would allow U.S. troops to remain in Iraq for three years. Ahmadinejad stated that Iraq could defend itself and block the influence of foreigners. But U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice dismissed his claim and told reporters Thursday in Mexico that Iraqis can defend their interests without the input of Iranians. Who is she kidding?Read Story on the Huffington Postwww.huffingtonpost.com-jamal-dajani

U.N. Announces Nuclear Inspections Date For Iran

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:34:19 -0400

The head of the U.N.'s atomic agency met with Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sunday and set the inspection date for Oct. 25. Leyna Nguyen reports.

Ahmadinejad visits Brazil

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:11:42 -0500

Nov. 23 - Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrives in Brazil for the first leg of the controversial Iranian President’s South American tour.

Iran protest turns violent

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:12:35 -0500

Nov 4: Thirty years after U.S. Embassy workers were taken hostage in Iran, Iranians took to the street Wednesday, this time to protest their own government. NBC’s Ali Arouzi reports.

Obama loses patience with Iran

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:21:43 -0500

Nov. 15 - US President Barack Obama says time is running out for Iran to accept a nuclear deal

Iran and the US - Less Than Zero

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:17:29 -0500

(July 27, 2007) It’s been a bad year for Iran-US relations, and both sides have lots to complain about. But each nation's media portrays events from different, and contradictory, perspectives. This sampling of news coverage from Iran and the US reveals what matters to both sides.SOURCES: NBC News, ABC News, Fox News, U.S.; IRIB, Alalam, Iran.