UK's Conservatives will get elected by the 15 sailors in Iran

... the more this whole boat crisis drags on, the worse it will be for UK's Labour Party. I see this as the same scenario as Carter. The UK press very rarely picks of matters of national security. But a division could occur and the Conservatives could break ranks ... Yup I can see the US really having a great time cutting down Labour, and then a brand new bunch of young Conservatives might take charge.

Iran's Seyyeds more important to EU than UK

The EU placed their economic ties with Iran above the moral imperative of assisting Britain.

US military attack on Iran's Seyyeds coming on Good Friday - maskhareh bazieh?

Observers comment that this dispatch represents a high-level orchestrated leak from the Kremlin, in effect a war warning, which draws on the formidable resources of the Russian intelligence services, and which deserves to be taken with the utmost seriousness by pro-peace forces around the world.

EU backs UK against Seyyed kidnappers in Iran

In a statement released this evening, member states said they "deplored" Iran's behaviour and demanded the "immediate and unconditional release" of the British party

IAEA wants cameras to watch Iran's Seyyeds' enrichment activities in days .. or else ..

The International Atomic Energy Agency is pushing Iran to agree to cameras in its underground nuclear plant within days and Western states are mulling whether to seek a crisis IAEA meeting if Tehran refuses, diplomats said.

Seyyeds' MPs ratify to lessen cooperation between Iran and IAEA

After issuance of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1747 to impose new sanctions on Iran, the Iranian cabinet in a ratification restricted cooperation between Iran's Atomic Energy Organization and IAEA.

Norway oil on Iran's Seyyeds' side

"We do not support unilateral sanctions toward Iran," Enoksen said of the US law. "This is a commercial decision that has to be made by Norwegian companies." ... Norway's oil group Statoil said in a filing this month with the US Securities & Exchange Commission that it could face US sanctions because of the company's 2002 deal to help develop Iran's South Pars natural gas project.

Sailors' GPS shows they entered Iran's waters 6 times before

"Their entry and stay in our waters is certain according to the information recorded on the British sailors' GPS."

Where is the correct boundary between Iran and Iraq?

The British government is using 'fake maritime boundaries' in its claim that Iran's arrest of its servicemen was allegedly in Iraqi territorial waters, according to former head of Foreign Office's maritime section, Craig Murray. ... "The Iran/Iraq maritime boundary shown on the British government map does not exist. It has been drawn up by the British Government," Murray said after the Ministry of Defence published a map about the incident on Wednesday.

UK seeks UN condemnation of Iran's Seyyeds' kidnapping

Britain said Thursday it is seeking United Nations condemnation of Iran for its capture and detention of 15 sailors and marines in disputed waters in the northern Persian Gulf. ... The issue was expected to be debated Thursday at the United Nations.

Capture Kharg Island and then negotiate with Iran's Seyyeds

In November 1979, when our embassy was sacked and our diplomats were taken hostage, I recommended to the then-acting chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Tom Hayward, that our only good option really was to capture Kharg Island, Iran's principal oil export depot. If we did this, we could negotiate from a position of strength for the immediate return of our embassy and our diplomats.

If it was the US instead of UK, it would have been war against Iran's Seyyeds

"Defend yourself" by opening fire, and after a single long burst from half a dozen heavy machine-guns there will be fourteen dead young men and one dead young woman in two rapidly sinking inflatables, and your country will be at war.

UK denies visas to Seyyeds, and bans officials to travel to Iran

Britain is freezing all official ties with Iran while 15 of its naval personnel are being held, Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett said in the House of Commons on Wednesday. ... The move will effectively result in visas being denied to any Iranian officials and will halt visits by British government officials to the country.

Crown Prince asks California State Assembly to disinvest with Seyyeds in Iran

Mr. Speaker, I am writing you in support of the Iran divestment legislation (AB 221) calling for the divesting of your state’s public retirement funds from businesses benefiting the suppressive militant clerical regime of Iran.

Did the Brits go into Iran to rescue the 15 sailors?

"The rumor is that the Brits went in for a rescue attempt on the Royal Marines and Navy guys," said Mark Waggoner, president of Excel Futures Inc. in Huntington Beach California. "And we don't know if that's true."

Seyyeds' Shahab 4 and Shahab 5 missiles will put Iranians in harms way

The report said the Shihab-4 is based on the Soviet-origin SS-4 missile and could have been successfully tested on Jan. 28, 2006. "Intelligence reports that examined the flight trajectory state that the missile may fly as far as 4,000 kilometers," the report said. The report also reviewed the Shihab-5 program and asserted that the missile might be tested as early as next year. ... Cordesman said Shihab-5 could have a range of between 3,000 and 5,000 kilometers. Shihab-5 is believed to be based on North Korea's Taepodong-2.

Seyyed FM forgets to mention about suicide bomber training camps in Iran

"In fact, our people have never had any role in crimes against humanity such as those committed during the last two World Wars, genocides taking place in different parts of the world, the Hiroshima and Nackazaky tragedy, Vietnam war and the crimes perpetrated during the war in Balkan and the atrocious crimes that are being
systematically committed against the Palestinian people.

Sanctions will not effect oil deals between Iran, Venezuela, Russia and China

While sidelining such majors, Chavez is seeking to do more business with China, Russia and Iran, part of forming what he describes as a multipolar alliance against the United States.

Key Elements of U.N. Resolution on Iran's Seyyeds' nuclear enrichment program

- A ban on Iranian arms exports and on any country buying Iranian weapons.

- A call on all nations "to exercise vigilance and restraint" in supplying tanks, combat aircraft and other heavy weapons to Iran.

- An asset freeze on 15 individuals and 13 organizations and companies.

- A call on all governments and financial institutions not to make any new commitments "of grants, financial assistance, or concessional loans" to the Iranian government.

- A call on all countries to exercise "vigilance and restraint" on the entry or transit through their territory of the individuals who provide support or are involved with Iran's nuclear activities.

- A requirement that all countries report the transit or entry of any of people whose assets have been frozen to the Security Council committee monitoring sanctions against Iran.

Force the Seyyeds in Iran to release the 15 UK sailors

Will the British and the US take any action for this provocation? If the Iranians do not immediately release the sailors, the US should start taking similar action against Iranian ships entering Iraqi waters, and perhaps event start positoning for a blockade. Given the stressed nature of the Iranian economy, that will certainly get Iran's attention, as well as the notice of its citizens.

At 3pm (EDT) the UNSC will enforce more sanctions on Seyyeds in Iran

“The voting is at 3 p.m. The President of Iran is unable to come but the Foreign Minister will be here, arriving tomorrow around midday I’m told… All members of the Council, including South Africa, reiterated our desire to have the Security Council act together and send one message. So we are all working towards this goal,” Ambassador Kumalo told reporters.

Brits "simple mistake" drives Seyyeds in Iran's Poodles bonkers

The Cornwall's commander, Commodore Nick Lambert, said he hoped the detention was a ``simple mistake'' stemming from the unclear border.

Iran's Seyyed Poodle cancels trip to Bloomingdales (sorry UNSC)

The US issued visas in two batches on Friday at its embassy in Berne, Switzerland, but Iran's UN Ambassador Javad Zarif said it was too late. ... “There was no time for the visas to be sent to Tehran in time for the president to be able to fly to New York,” Mr Zarif said.

Iran's Seyyeds are paying USD 500 to insurgents to attack Brits

But he said local community leaders informed him that Iranian agents were paying local men 500 US dollars a month to carry out attacks and providing them with sophisticated modern weapons.

Did Iran's Seyyeds order the capture 15 UK sailors?

The latest news about the HMS Cornwall and the Seyyeds did a lot, just when the oil price was not going to go up, the UN was going to give its ear to Seyyeds' Poodle, and many Seyyeds' people had left, or been seized in Iraq. ... Then you have to think that the Iranian Navy are not really with the Seyyeds, and are doing this to set them up. ... An international incident is then not allowed to become an international crisis, but the oil prices are go back up, and everybody is happy with the Seyyeds, ready to congradulate him as he goes to do his Nowrooz shopping in New York.

US McCain wants UK to take decisive action against Iran's Seyyeds' violation of international law

During a radio interview (with WLS) in Chicago today, McCain said Britain should threaten "very decisive action" for what he calls a gross violation of international law by the Iranians. And he says the United States can only provide moral support.

US keeping a watch over the 15 detained Brits by Iran's Seyyeds' Poodles

Snow said the sailors "were moved into Iranian waters" and, when asked how
the United States was responding, stressed "at this point, what we're doing is
staying in touch with the Brits."

Iran's Seyyeds' Poodle is issued a Visa to address UNSC - heyf

"The Iranian comment is false. As the State Department said earlier this week, the visas have been approved," said Gordon Johndroe, spokesman for the White House National Security Council.

Embassies in Teheran, Iran prepare escape plans

Several foreign embassies in Teheran are updating their emergency evacuation plans should a Western or Israeli attack on Iran occur.

No US personnel held by Iran's Seyyeds' Poodles

"We can confirm that there are no U.S. military involved or held in this incident," a spokesman for U.S. Naval Central Command said.

UK says Seyyeds and India's pipeline will help build nukes in Iran

"If that is allowed to go forward, in our judgment, this will contribute to the development of nuclear weapons," Bodman told reporters, the Hindu said. ... "We need to stop this," Bodman said after attending a discussion on "Indo-US Nuclear Cooperation" organised by a business group in Mumbai, India's financial capital.

British Colonel points to Iran's Seyyeds' Poodles in Iraq

Most of the violence against UK forces in Basra is being engineered by Iranian elements, a British Army colonel based in the southern Iraqi city says.

Withdraw Iran's Seyyeds' poodle's visa

It would be an extraordinary act for the US to withdraw a visa to a head of state of a UN member. This has never been done before. However, Admadinerjad is an extraordinary man, quite unlike other heads of state. In addition to his radical student days (assuming the allegations by US personnel are accurate), when he challenged the most basic norm of international relations by forcibly occupying the US embassy and taking US personnel hostage, he has committed many other questionable deeds.

Iranian New Year: Norouz Citing, a Forgotten Tradition

Traditional culture of Norouz citing, is one of the most ancient folkloric music forms practiced in some parts of Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan.

Gordon Brown and the Seyyeds in Iran

"There are things Brown can do and things he can't do. Iran is the thing he can't not do," said one government source.

Seyyeds in Iran know how to get the oil price up

Crude oil rose to its highest in two weeks after the U.K. Ministry of Defence said Iran had seized 15 British naval personnel.

Don't you dare trade with the Seyyeds in Iran

In the last nine months, U.S. Undersecretary of Treasury Stuart Levey told Congress this week, Washington has met with more than 40 big banks around the world to “discuss the risks of doing business with Iran.” (Translation: if you bank with the Iranians, you may suddenly find it tough opening up that branch or doing mergers and acquisitions in the world’s biggest economy, America’s.)

Iran's Seyyeds expanding in Iraq

"The Iranian regime is secretly engaged in the organization and training of large Iraqi terrorist networks in Iran to heighten insecurity and instability and force the coalition forces to leave Iraq, which would in turn pave the way for establishment of an Islamic republic in Iraq," Jafarzadeh said.

Rt Gen Clark warns of US attacking Seyyeds in Iran

Retired American General Wesley Clark has warned Iran of possible attack in the event of the Central Asian country going ahead with its nuclear plans.

Zealot Seyyed in Iran barks against UNSC - ahmagh besho'oor

"Until today, what we have done has been in accordance with international regulations," Khamenei said. "But if they take illegal actions, we too can take illegal actions and will do so."

03:37:26 AM Teheran - The Iranian New Year Times - Sal Tavhvil

Tehran: Wednesday: 03:37:26 AM March 21, 2007
New York: Tuesday 08:07:26 PM March 20, 2007
Chicago: Tuesday 07:07:26 PM March 20, 2007
Denver: Tuesday 06:07:26 PM March 20, 2007
Los Angeles: Tuesday 05:07:26 PM March 20, 2007
London: Wednesday 12:07:26 AM March 21, 2007
Paris: Wednesday 01:07:26 AM March 21, 2007
Berlin: Wednesday 01:07:26 AM March 21, 2007
Athens: Wednesday 02:07:26 AM March 21, 2007
Moscow: Wednesday 03:07:26 AM March 21, 2007
Tokyo: Wednesday 09:07:26 AM March 21, 2007
Sydney: Wednesday 11:07:26 AM March 21, 2007

Seyyeds in Iran finally admit that they have lost Russia - great news for the New Year fellow Iranians and Iran lovers - Happy Nowrooz Everyone!!

Double standard stances by Russian officials regarding Iran's nuclear issue shows that Russians are not a reliable partner in the field of nuclear cooperation," the commentary said.

Forgot Nowrooz (Iran's New Year Day)

You seem to be totally oblivious of the Iranian Spirit that has motivated, a peaceful union amongst the Iranian people, and the various ethnic groups for thousand years. It was the very essence of the Iranian Spirit as enshrined in our Holy Book The Zend Avesta, that has keep Iran for so long. Iranian Peace was Cosmological. We were the first to unite the world along Cosmological Principles, and our Empires are a testimony to that. Pax Iranica was based on Nowrooz, but you forgot Nowrooz, and that is why folks like you need to be updated.

Russians link Bushehr NPP with UN sanctions on Iran's Seyyeds

Russia has informed Iran that it will withhold nuclear fuel for Iran's nearly completed Bushehr power plant unless Iran suspends its uranium enrichment as demanded by the UN Security Council, according to European, American and Iranian officials.

Crown Prince of Iran's Nowrooz (New Year's Day) Message

The Iranian nation is endowed with an ancient heritage that has gifted mankind a great plenty, prominently, great statesmen, leaders and pioneers. The destiny of our nation should not be determined at the hands of an incompetent, corrupt and inept few. We deserve better! ... As spring renews our day, I reaffirm my commitment to you and our homeland. Above and beyond personal ambitions and interests we shall join ranks and move forward toward our end goal.

ایـران شایستـۀ حکومتی است از نـوع دیگر، حکومتـی سازنـده، حکومتی دنیا پسند بـا قواره های امـروزین. حکومتی قـادر به درک مسائـل و مقتضیـات زمان. حکومتی آینده نگـر و نه واپسگرا. اسـم حکومت مهم نیست. مهم، فطرت و خصلت و دید و تفکـر و نوع برخـورد حکومت با مسائل است.

من، به نـام یک ایرانی، نسبت بـه سـرنوشت وطنـم دراین بــرهه از زمـان عمیقـا احسـاس وظیفه می کنم. وظیفـۀ خود می دانـم ایرانیـان را به حساسیت و وخامت اوضاع توجـه دهم و همـه را به همفکـری و همـراهی و همیاری برای رهیـدن از دامی که بـه هـر دلیل، همگـی درآن افتاده ایم، فرابخوانـم برای قـدم گـذاردن در راهی کـه به روشنایـی، به شکوفایـی، به بهـار واقعـی بپیوندد و زندگی شاد و پرنشاط را برای نسل امروز و نسلهای آینده مان به ارمغان آورد.

Chavez and Iran's Seyyeds' Poodle disagree

"I don't agree with [Ahmadinejad's] statements…I don't support causing harm to any nation," Chavez declared. Chavez has repeatedly raised the ire of Jewish groups by making remarks deemed anti-Semitic.

Private sector reactions will defeat the Seyyeds in Iran

But even more powerful is the private sector's reaction to the financial sanctions against Iran and its response to a global ban on giving Iran grants, loans or any financial assistance other than humanitarian aid. Already, some financial institutions are demurring about doing business with Iran, worrying about "reputational risk" and the need for greater "due diligence" before entering into any ventures. Some have declined to issue new letters of credit to Iranian companies. Capital flight from Iran to offshore Persian Gulf banks is reportedly underway.

Seyyeds want to capture Americans and Israelis as a third General goes missing from Iran

“We’ve got the ability to capture a nice bunch of blue-eyed blond-haired officers and feed them to our fighting cocks,” he said. “Iran has enough people who can reach the heart of Europe and kidnap Americans and Israelis.” ... A third Iranian general is also understood to be missing — the head of the Revolutionary Guard in the Persian Gulf. Sources named him as Brigadier General Muhammed Soltani, but his identity could not be confirmed.

China will provoke the neocons to attack the Seyyeds in Iran

It went on to explain that much of America's debt is owned by banks in countries on the opposite side of the Iran debate, in the main, China. ... The question is why has the future of such a dominant country been placed in the hands of China, at best a reluctant ally? And why does war with Iran and an increased risk to America's future hegemony seem so likely?

Seyyeds training Afghan opposition in Shamsabad, Iran

In an interview with Herat-based Radio Sahar on January 30, Stanakzai claimed that Iran is training "a large number of political opponents of the [Afghan] government" in a refugee camp in Iran called Shamsabad.

Bahrain and other states will respond to Iran's Seyyeds' blocking Straits of Hormuz

"Gulf countries are able to defend themselves against Iran... we have the military strength and capability," Khalifa bin Ahmad Al-Khalifa told the pan-Arab Al-Hayat newspaper. ... The minister said Bahrain, as well as other Arab states, would "respond with force to defend itself" if Iran blocked the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the event of a confrontation over its nuclear drive.

Christian-Jewish paranoia over Iran's Seyyeds

"Now is the time to stop them, not only because they are developing nuclear bombs, but because Iran has become the base for all Islamic terrorism. They supply money, men, and weapons to Islamic terrorists around the world, quite often through their diplomatic mail... They believe, and perhaps rightly so, that the West will do nothing to stop them in achieving their goals. Is history repeating itself?

Seyyed businesses in Iran

And ayatollahs. Take the "Shah of Pistachios", Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Iran's once and perhaps future president and widely regarded by grumpy Iranians as their richest man. If you're looking for Corporate Iran, Hashemi's household is not a bad place to begin. The family's writ runs to airlines, caviar, oil, mining, automobiles, property and agriculture, which pretty much covers the entire economy. There's supposedly billions stashed in Swiss, Singaporean and Luxembourgeois banks, property in France, Canada and booming Dubai and beach resorts in India and Thailand.

Less provocative US-Israeli military exercises for the sake of Iran's Seyyeds

They said the exercise, dubbed Juniper Cobra, this year involves fewer troops and advanced computer simulations -- rather than live-fire drills -- of anti-missile systems such as Israel's Arrow-II and the American-made Patriot PAC-3. ... "Given the regional situation, especially with Iran, and other factors, we have opted for a much lower profile than previously," an Israeli security source said.

Cyanobacteria destroying Iran's past

Damage to important archaeological sites in southern Iran was not after all caused by smoke from oil fires ignited during the first Gulf war. ... DNA tests and electron microscopy confirmed the presence of cyanobacteria, which leave a black residue when they dry out.

Socialists are, wrong, True Iranians would not support the Seyyeds if Iran was attacked

An armed attack against Iran would unite the population against the U.S., strengthening the hard-line, nationalistic character of the regime.

For Zoroastrians Iran is what Jerusalem is to the Jews

For devout Zoroastrians all over the world, Iran is what Jerusalem is to the Jews or Mecca to the Muslims. It is a land which cradled the world's first revealed religion, reared benevolent kings who upheld and championed human rights even before the term was coined and which threw up men of learning who were to influence the thought-process of thinking men all over the then known world. ... Like every devout Muslim who cherishes a desire to make a pilgrimage to Mecca, at least once in a lifetime, every Zoroastrian should bear the same sentiments about Iran. There is something magical about the whole country — the majestic mountains, the serene and mystical deserts, the sparkling clear rivers, not to speak of the enchanting Caspian Sea — all reach out to you in a warm embrace and as if on a magic carpet take you on a spectacular discovery of your roots. For the spiritually sensitive, it is, indeed, a feast for the soul. There is a world of difference between what one reads in standard textbooks and what one experiences for oneself.

Iran's Seyyeds digging in near Israel

It is believed Iran is also funding militant groups in the West Bank, which borders Israel's heartland. However, Israeli forces are still deployed in the West Bank and their almost nightly arrests of militants have prevented Hamas from gaining traction there.

It's disgusting: Iranian refugee lived in Moscow Airport for nine months!

An Iranian refugee who had been living with her two children at Moscow's international airport for nine months has arrived in Vancouver.

Who will blink first, the Saudis or Iran's Seyyeds?

But a clearer example of the Saudi-Iranian clash of giants is nowhere more visible than in Lebanon, where the struggle is clearly one between Iran (and its Syrian ally) on one side, and Saudi Arabia (supported by the West and the so-called moderate Arabs) on the other. ... If you are somewhat confused by Middle Eastern politics, allow me to confuse you some more. ... Saudi Arabia has been playing a smart game so far. In Iraq, members of the Saudi royal family are said to have been supporting the Sunni insurgency, providing them with financial support, fighters and ammunition. These insurgents have then used those guns and munitions to fight the Shiites, and yes, U.S. troops. ... Yet Saudi Arabia remains largely dependent on the U.S. military to bail it out if it were ever to come under serious attack. ... What will be worth watching out for at the Saudi summit will not be whatever diplo-speak is regurgitated in the final communiqué. Rather, it will be interesting to see what actions -- if any -- are adopted by King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah of Jordan and President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt to get Iran to blink first.

Did Saudi Arabia force Iran's Seyyeds' poodle to recognise Israel?

If it was true, it then was the flashiest news of the summit. Ahmedinejad, who was talking about erasing Israel from the map, was saying “yes” to a plan envisaging the recognition of Israel. The source of the news was in a sense the Saudi state because the source that made the details of the event a news report was the official Saudi news agency SPA, which bluntly wrote that Ahmedinejad was supporting the plan.

Baluchis in Iran sentenced to death (in Persian)

حزب مردم بلوچستان:
پس از دستگیری، شکنجه و اعدام نصراله شنبه زهی به اتهام دروغین بمب گذاری در زاهدان، ماموران امنیتی رژیم دو بلوچ دیگر از مردم عادی و بی گناه را که در همین رابطه دستگیر کرده بودند مخفیانه در زیر شکنجه های وحشیانه در اسارتگاههای مخوف خویش بقتل رساندند و جوانى دیگر بنام نظیر شنبه زهی را صبح 23 اسفندماه در زاهدان در ملأعام به دار آویختن

Seyyeds shoot down a UFO over Iran

The Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) was completely destroyed by the country’s new air defense system, the report said. BAZTAB has learned that the bright object might have been a pilotless drone.

Seyyeds and India company want to develop Azadegan Oilfield in Iran

Essar Group is in talks with the Government of Iran to develop Azadegan oilfield, after a deal with a Japanese firm ended last year, to ensure fuel for a planned refinery and steel plant in the islamic nation, reports Financial express.

What sanctions will the UN impose in 60 days on Iran's Seyyeds?

"In 60 days from now if we have no answer, we will have more sanctions," said French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin.

The Seyyeds like traitor Salman Farsi want to destroy Iran's heritage with a dam

The lake behind Salman-e Farsi Dam includes 15 sites from the Elamite Empire (3400 BC-550 BC) to the Islamic era (651 AD onward) plus a monument from the beginning of the Islamic period. In addition, archeologists have found evidence of a great fire temple in the reservoir area of the Salman-e Farsi Dam.

First British servicewoman hit by Iran's Seyyeds' missile bought from Russia

A UK Board of Inquiry is to report next month on the Basra crash, in which Flight Lieutenant Sarah Mulvihil and four others died. ... If the inquiry finds she was killed by hostile fire, she will become the first British servicewoman killed in action in Iraq, and the first UK female officer killed in any conflict since the Second World War. ... US and British sources told The Herald yesterday that evidence had been gathered linking the wreckage of the two helicopters to hits by SA-14 "Gremlin" or SA-16 "Gimlet" missiles designed to home in on engine heat. ... The Russian weapons, in service with neighbouring Iran's regular forces and its Pasdaran Revolutionary Guard, are fitted with features allowing them to bypass decoy flares and some types of electronic jamming to home in on their targets.

Has a second "General" defected from the Seyyeds in Iran?

But in recent days, the mood within intelligence circles in Tehran has turned to panic as rumors have begun to circulate that a second well-placed Revolutionary Guards general has defected.

Ancient fire ritual is ablaze in Iran to fight the Seyyeds

In Chaharshanbeh Soori, bonfires are made in the streets and some times in the yards. Based on Zoroastrain tradition the number of bonfires at any one place should be three representing the three holy values including: Good thoughts, Good words, and Good deeds. A bonfire can also be made in a single spot and this would symbolize unity and solidarity of Ahura.

US Democrats give full authority to Bush to attack Seyyeds in Iran if need be

Top House Democrats retreated Monday from an attempt to limit President Bush's authority for taking military action against Iran as the leadership concentrated on a looming confrontation with the White House over the Iraq war. Officials said Speaker Nancy Pelosi (news, bio, voting record) and other members of the leadership had decided to strip from a major military spending bill a requirement for Bush to gain approval from Congress before moving against Iran.

Iranian Jew elected Beverly Hills mayor

The milestone is being celebrated not only by Delshad's compatriots in the golden ghetto of Beverly Hills, but also by the extended Iranian-Jewish community of 30,000 in the Los Angeles area.

Petraeus says Iran's Seyyeds' militants are in Iraq

The top U.S. commander in Iraq said in an interview released Monday that it's "indisputable" Iran is training and arming militants to fight against U.S.-led troops in Iraq.

US pensions funds must disinvest in Seyyed projects in Iran

Speaking to some 6,000 delegates, Howard Kohr, Aipac executive director, singled out for special mention CalPERS – California's state pension fund – which he said had more than $1bn (£517m, €758m) invested in foreign companies developing Iran's energy sector. ... "If the largest state pension funds in this country were to divest from companies with ties to Iran, it would have a crippling effect on Iran's economy," he said. Aipac would work with other Jewish organisations this year to support divestment efforts in 10 states.

Iranians built dams and canals 2500 years ago

What is astonishing about this canal and the high technique implemented in it is that even today and after 2500 years it is still practical and some local farmers use it for irrigation.

Euro based Oil Exchange in Kish, Iran soon

Mahmud Salahi, secretary of the High Council for Free Trade and Industrial Zones, had said that Iran decided to establish the euro-based oil exchange on Kish because "there was no such oil trading body in the region." The oil exchange will transact petroleum, petrochemicals and gas in various non-dollar currencies, primarily the euro. It would also establish a euro-based pricing mechanism for oil trading, or 'oil marker' as it is commonly called by traders.

Jail for anyone using US dollar in Iran, say the Seyyeds

March 21st 2007 will be one of the most significant dates this month. Iran has outlawed the American dollar and will put anyone in jail that uses it in their country after that date.

Bolivia's Morales hits at Seyyeds' Poodle in Iran

In brief, by boycotting Ahmadinejad, Morales would protect Bolivia and the immediate region. Ahmadinejad and Chavez intend to bring Hezbollah terrorism to South America, beginning with Bolivia which they hope to use as a base to spread terrorism to the neighboring states of Brazil, Chile, Peru, Paraguay, and possibly even Argentina.

Chinese are mad to support the Seyyeds in Iran - yek mosht divaneh hastand

China has resisted any embargo on arms exports to Iran. ... Li explained that a ban on imports normally means ``the country is in a situation of conflict'' which is not the case with Iran. ``The question we have to answer ourselves is why we impose such a measure,'' he said. ... China also has resisted proposed cutbacks on loan guarantees for companies doing business in Iran, a measure strongly supported by the United States. ... Li said the issue was still under discussion, though ``our position remains unchanged.''

New Jersey bans investment in Seyyeds' Iran

New Jersey on Monday moved toward becoming the first state to ban investing state pension funds in companies doing business in Iran, though the state treasurer was hesitant about the idea.

IMF approves embargo on Iran's Seyyeds' bank

"We have reviewed the Iranian authorities' request," IMF spokesman William Murray told Reuters. ... "We advised the authorities that the new U.S. measures do not give rise to an exchange restriction," he added.

Casey snubs Iran's Seyyeds' poodle trip to UNSC

In a bid to forestall further sanctions, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad offered over the weekend to defend Iran's position in person when the UN Security Council meets to discuss the sanctions proposals. ... Casey brushed aside the proposal. ... "I'm not sure what purpose that would serve," he said.

Seyyeds lose Russia's support of Bushehr NPP, Iran

"The timeframe has been moved and so the launch cannot happen in September -- we simply cannot do it. If we can't launch the station in September then we cannot deliver the fuel according to the old timetable either," said Irina Yesipova, a spokeswoman for Atomstroiexport.

2500 year old 10 km stone wall found in Iran

A 10-kilometer stone wall has been unearthed north of Pasargadae historic site during the excavations of Iran-Japan joint team in Bolaghi Gorge.

Why are Russians politicizing Bushehr NPP against Iran's Seyyeds' wishes? - hoselleshoon sar rafteh?

Some political circles in Tehran believe that, in line with United
States policies, Russia is using the Bushehr plant for pushing Iran
to accept international demands to suspend its uranium enrichment
programme.

Ancient Iran: three storey 1400 year old undergound city in Iran

“This underground city is constructed in three stories and will open up to tourists by the end of the current season of excavations.” ... The underground city of Nooshabad is one of the wonders of Nooshabad and dates back to the Islamic period (651 AD onward).

Seyyeds' lose control of temper with US, and control of Iran's economy - heading for crash landing

During the talks, U.S. envoy David Satterfield pointed to his briefcase which he said contained documents proving Iran was arming Shiite Muslim militias in Iraq. ... “Your accusations are merely a cover for your failures in Iraq,” Iran’s chief envoy Abbas Araghchi shot back, according to an official familiar to the discussions who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release the information… ... Labid Abbawi, a senior Iraqi Foreign Ministry official who attended the meeting, confirmed that an argument broke out between the Iranian and American envoys. He would not elaborate. ... In fact, the extent of government borrowing from Iranian banks is jeopardising the solidity of the Iranian banking system. The borrowing increased by nearly 50 per cent last year and this swollen government sector carries significant knock-on inflationary implications. The official target for inflation is 9.9 per cent but the current rate is thought to be at least 20 per cent, and rising. In certain foods it is closer to 40 per cent and some fresh vegetables are disappearing in Tehran.

Bunker buster will knock out Seyyeds' centrifuges in Iran - and poor ill secular Iranians will go without any medicine

But does a bomb even need to go that deep? On the way to making a nuclear bomb, the Iranians would need to link thousands of high-speed centrifuges to separate the heavier and lighter isotopes in uranium gas — a delicate operation. Simply giving that facility a good jolt, without destroying it, the centrifuges could basically rip themselves apart.

What else can Seyyeds' poodle say to the UNSC about the nukes in Iran? - dakhel adameh beesho'oor

The report did not elaborate about when Ahmadinejad planned to attend a meeting and if he had been invited by the Security Council.

Seyyed's poodle links Seyyed armies in Iran and Lebanon

The Iranian former deputy defense minister who disappeared in Turkey last month left his country with documents that prove that there is a link between the Iranian military establishment and terror groups including Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah, the pan-Arab newspaper al-Sharq al-Awsat reported Friday.

New sanctions mean Seyyeds can't export but can import arms into Iran - maskhareh bazi?

The proposals would ban weapons exports by Iran but leave intact its ability to import -- expanding the scope of the measure beyond trade in nuclear materials, which was restricted in the December resolution. ... China and others want to name the categories of weapons that would be banned, such as battle tanks, combat aircraft, warships, missiles or missile systems as defined in U.N. registers on conventional arms. ... "The Chinese view is that we have to focus on the nuclear and missile area but since they see a need to expand it to arms embargo then China would define it in the seven categories of arms in the U.N. registrate," Wang said. ... But Wolff said, "there is little logic in allowing and encouraging that country to sell arms for money to finance" nuclear activities. ... Russia and China, according to the seven-page March 3 working paper, also had reservations on a related provision that would allow nations to take "cooperative action" to prevent weapons trafficking.

Chinese, Russians and others agree to stop nuke trade with Seyyeds in Iran

"The Chinese's main difficulty is with the financial and trade sanctions against Iran," China's U.N. Ambassador Wang Guangya said after a 2 1/2 -hour meeting at the British mission to the United Nations. He said they would hurt ordinary Iranians. "We should punish the Iranians for their activities in the nuclear field." ... Wang said Russia has also pressed to have members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps removed from the list. ... "Russia has difficulty with the name of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, "because they feel it's an institution in Iran and you don't have to penalize an institution," he said. ... The United States and its European allies agreed to settle for a provision that would require states to notify the United Nations when select Iranian officials and scientists arrived in their countries.

Iran's Seyyeds' poodles in Pakistan protest against Musharaf

"General Musharaf must not allow the U.S. to use our airports or any other military bases to carry out any attacks."

Iran's pathetic Seyyeds double cross the Russians

In a statement, the Russian contractor Atomstroiexport said "the significant progress that was noted by the two sides earlier has now practically ceased." ... "The failure to take steps to renew payments by the Iranian side will lead in the opinion of Atomstroiexport to further delays to the timetable," the statement said.

Unanimous decision against Seyyeds' nuke projects in Iran

The decision to deprive Iran of 22 projects was taken by consensus and was expected. Even nations on the IAEA board normally supportive of Iran backed it because it was recommended by agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei, on authority of the U.N. Security Council. ... "I have not heard anyone express dissatisfaction" with ElBaradei's recommendations, said Ramzy Ezzeidin Ramzy, Egypt's chief IAEA representative, before the decision, reflecting the meeting's widespread unanimity on the issue.

Shell will get sanctioned if deals with Iran's Seyyeds, ... others to follow

"If Dutch Shell moves forward with its proposed 10-billion-dollar deal with Iran, it will be sanctioned. If Malaysia moves forward with a similar deal, it too will be sanctioned. The same treatment will be accorded to China and India should they finalize deals with Iran," the California Democrat said.

Law to stop Bush attacking Iran without prior approval

If enacted, Webb's bill would ensure that "no funds ... may be obligated or expended for military operations or activities within or above the territory of Iran, or within the territorial waters of Iran, except pursuant to a specific authorization of Congress."

Seyyeds fund radical Palestinians with secular Iranians' oil fund

Hamas leader Khalid Mesha'al extracted from Iran yesterday a pledge to fund his radical Palestinian movement to compensate for the West's financial blockade of the Palestinian government.

Nuke sanctions on some Seyyeds' poodles in Iran - separating the wheat from chaff

According to Germany's U.N. Ambassador Thomas Matussek, the discussions evolved around a mandatory travel ban on Iranian officials involved in the nuclear program, an expansion of the list of banned nuclear material and technology Iran may import and export. Also under consideration is enlarging the list of Iranian officials who assets can be frozen abroad. ... But envoys said proposals for a total arms embargo would be dropped because of Russian objections, as would a ban on visas for students studying nuclear technology abroad. ... "The slogan we use for this one (resolution) is 'swift and modest,'" Matussek said. ... Negotiators have also discussed restricting export credits provided by governments to companies doing business in Iran. Washington has pushed for Europe to end such credits. ... But Matussek said, "We do not want to hurt our small and medium-sized enterprises ... so we have to calibrate in a way that we can get the message across."

US to use Pakistan to fight Seyyeds in Iran

Former ISI Chief, Gen (retd) Hameed Gul has said that the Untied States is paving the way to use Pakistan's territory for its expected attack on Iran in order to shift the blame of its failure in Afghanistan to Pakistan. ... Talking to a private TV Channel, Gen (retd) Hameed Gul said that NATO forces have intensified their activities on Pak-Afghan border as they are frustrated due to their failure in Afghanistan.

Seyyeds to provide gas from Iran to Germany - so much for sanctions!

"There is nothing that would specifically prohibit [E.ON from signing the deal with] Iran, nonetheless the request is rather explosive," Focus Magazine quoted an unnamed German government official as saying. ... Several major European energy firms have shown interest in recent months to enter into gas deals with Iran despite mounting political and economic pressure on Tehran from the United States and its European Union allies over its nuclear program. ... A leading UK energy group said Sunday it was warned by the British government not to conduct business with Iran when seeking future supplies of gas for its 16 million UK customers.

Brave Iranian Women vs Vulgar Yellow Seyyeds - our thoughts are with you women!

The protestors had gathered in front of the revolutionary court in solidarity with five women on trial over their roles in a demonstration which was broken up by police in June last year. ... Nushin Ahmadi Khorasani, Parvin Ardalan, Shahla Entesari, Susan Tahmasebi and Fariba Davudi Mohajer were standing trial for organising an "unauthorised" rally to ask for equal rights for women. ... It was not clear which of the accused were among those arrested. ... Sotoodeh later told AFP that the arrested activists had been transferred to the notorious Evin prison in northern Tehran.

Illegal Seyyed poodles vote to mismanage Iran's economy

Parliament has appeared determined to impose some limit on the costly consumption of state-subsidised fuel, but the government bitterly opposes any major price hikes at the pumps. ... The relatively smooth passage of the budget bill outline came despite criticism by a number of reformist and conservative MPs of the 2,290 trillion rial (248 billion dollar) budget for the year starting March 21. ... The bill had been criticised in particular for being based on an oil price of 33.7 dollars a barrel when many MPs argued the government's spending for the year ahead requires a higher price. ... The budget, announced by Ahmadinejad in January, foresees a 19.6 percent rise on expenditure compared to this year. ... Earlier this year, 150 deputies issued a public statement warning the government over the budget, saying it must decrease spending and cut its dependence on oil revenues.

Seyyeds' obvious nuclear non-compliance in Iran

Iran is still refusing U.N. requests to put up cameras with a full view of the site where the Islamic Republic is assembling what it says will eventually be 54,000 uranium-enriching centrifuges, diplomats said ahead of a key meeting on Iran's nuclear program.

Iran's Seyyeds' plan for Iraq

As part of this policy, Iran is likely supporting the various friendly Shi'a groups in Iraq. Most Iraqi Shi'a factions -- such as S.C.I.R.I. and Moqtada al-Sadr's group -- are probably accepting assistance from Iran since, even if they wish to remain independent of Tehran, are willing to accept assistance at least until they gain power. Other Shi'a groups -- such as S.C.I.R.I., which runs the Badr Corps/Brigade -- spent years in exile in Iran when Saddam Hussein's Ba'athist establishment was in power. Iran's goal is to have one of these actors take and maintain power in Iraq, so that it can eliminate what has traditionally been a hostile Sunni Arab state.

Irans' Seyyed poodle sucking up to the Wahhabi Despot

"The two leaders affirmed that the greatest danger presently threatening the Islamic nation is the attempt to fuel the fire of strife between Sunni and Shiite Muslims, and that efforts must concentrate on countering these attempts and closing ranks," Saudi Arabia's official SPA news agency added.

Centrica cannot deal with Seyyeds in Iran - hooray!

"We have to deal with Iran. I don't think we are in a position to deal with them at this stage. In our discussions with the Foreign Office, for instance, they say it would be good to have a commercial relationship but this is not the time," Ulrich told the paper.

UNSC resolution against Seyyeds' nukes in Iran within article 41

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany "are fully in agreement on the framework of a new resolution", said Douste-Blazy. ... The breakthrough came during a telephone conference call held Thursday between political directors from Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States. ... Washington reported progress during the two-hour talks, with US officials saying that another conference call was scheduled for Saturday and that work on the draft text could begin next week. ... The foreign minister said that the new resolution would be drafted under the terms of article 41 of the UN charter which authorises the Security Council to take all necessary measures, except military ones, to enforce its resolutions.