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Iran, the Mullahs and the "Talk to America" Curse
Whenever pundits run out of ideas on how to deal with the Khomeinist regime, they come out with a cliché: talk to Iran! And, because the contemporary world has a short memory, most people find the suggestion genial. It is as if no one ever talked to the mullahs before!

By Amir Taheri

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Posted 23/3/2007 @ 11:51:48 GMT
Embassies in Teheran Prepare Escape Plans
Several foreign embassies in Teheran are updating their emergency evacuation plans should a Western or Israeli attack on Iran occur. According to foreign sources, foreign diplomats believe a possible attack would take place before the end of 2007. By that time, Iran might have enough enriched uranium to cause a humanitarian and environmental catastrophe from radioactive fallout should its nuclear facilities be damaged or destroyed in an attack. more
By The Jerusalem Post

Posted 23/3/2007 @ 10:12:38 GMT
Iran Training Iraqi Death Squads?
"Loose lips sink ships" was a popular slogan during World War II, a reminder that misplaced words could help the enemy. But the reverse is also true: Purposely placed words can sink the enemy's ships. more
By The Washington Times

Posted 23/3/2007 @ 10:5:52 GMT
France Begins Formal Inquiry on Oil Executive
PARIS -- Problems increased for the French oil company Total on Thursday when Christophe de Margerie, the chief executive, was put under formal investigation by French authorities, who are looking into allegations that the company paid kickbacks to win a gas contract in Iran during the late 1990s. more
By The New York Times

Posted 23/3/2007 @ 9:57:16 GMT
Ahmadinejad''s Appearance Before UNSC Would Make Things Worse -- US Official
UNITED NATIONS -- Scheduled appearance of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Saturday -- to lecture its members before a vote on a resolution tightening and widening sanctions on his regime to curb its nuclear ambition -- is seen by a US diplomat as an occasion to flare up the situation between Tehran and Washington, while other officials view it as an unwise move. more
By Kuwait News Agency

Posted 23/3/2007 @ 9:51:2 GMT
Young Iranians Dream of Better Life in the West
TEHRAN -- The West may be leading efforts to isolate Iran over its nuclear program, but for some young Iranians those same Western countries represent hope of a brighter future rather than a threat. more
By The New York Times

Posted 23/3/2007 @ 9:32:25 GMT
Iran Sanctions Resolution Due for Saturday Vote
UNITED NATIONS -- Security Council members on Friday will review a revised draft of a U.N. resolution to impose new sanctions against Iran over its refusal to halt uranium enrichment, with a view to voting over the weekend. more
By Reuters