IRAN :

New York Times, 12 Mar 10, by David E. Sanger
Debate Grows on Nuclear Containment of Iran
'What is striking about the current debate about containing Iran is that neither side seems entirely confident in the solidity of its argument.'

Christian Science Monitor, 01 Mar 10, by Scott Peterson
IAEA says it can't confirm Iran nuclear program is peaceful
'The IAEA, the UN nuclear watchdog, said Monday that it can't guarantee the Iran nuclear program is exclusively for peaceful purposes, citing insufficient cooperation from the Islamic Republic.'

Haaretz, 27 Feb 10, by Yossi Melman
Is Iran 'inviting' Israel to strike its nuclear facility?
'Is Iran goading Israel to strike one of its nuclear facilities? That is one explanation that international nuclear inspectors and analysts have come up with to explain why Iran moved recently moved nearly its entire stockpile of low-enriched nuclear fuel to above-ground plants, according to a report published Friday in the New York Times.'

New York Times, 18 Feb 10, by David E. Sanger and William J. Broad
Inspectors Say Iran Worked on Warhead
'The United Nations’ nuclear inspectors declared for the first time on Thursday that they had extensive evidence of “past or current undisclosed activities” by Iran’s military to develop a nuclear warhead, an unusually strongly worded conclusion that seems certain to accelerate Iran’s confrontation with the United States and other Western countries.'

Washington Post, 11 Feb 10, by Thomas Erdbrink
Iranian opposition facing a choice: Moderation or new, radical course
'The anti-government demonstration [on Thursday], which will be held alongside pro-government rallies as millions of Iranians mark the anniversary of the Islamic revolution, could be the last opportunity for the opposition to stage a large protest for at least several months. Some within the movement say the chance to change Iran is slipping away.'

Washington Post, 11 Feb 10, by Joby Warrick and Glenn Kessler
Technical setbacks cause Iran to falter in push to enrich uranium, report says
'Former U.S. officials and independent nuclear experts say continued technical problems could also delay -- though probably not halt -- Iran's march toward achieving nuclear-weapons capability, giving the United States and its allies more time to press for a diplomatic solution.'

Washington Post, 05 Feb 10, by Glenn Kessler
China could block sanctions against Iran
'China on Thursday threw a roadblock in the path of a U.S.-led push for sanctions against Iran, saying that it is important to continue negotiations as long as Iran appears willing to consider a deal to give up some of its enriched uranium.'

Christian Science Monitor, 04 Jan 10, by Scott Peterson
Why Iran may now be more vulnerable to sanctions
'Political turmoil and the growing influence of the Revolutionary Guard may make Iran more vulnerable to any upcoming sanctions, as the Obama Administration considers new measures to curb Iran’s nuclear program.'

New York Times, 05 Jan 10, by William J. Broad
Iran Shielding Its Nuclear Efforts in Maze of Tunnels
'Iran has shielded its infrastructure from attack in dense rock and further obscured the scale and nature of its nuclear effort, complicating the West’s military calculus.'

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