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Talk With Iran? Then Move Fast
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/06/AR2009030602071.html
By David Ignatius
Sunday, March 8, 2009; Page A19

In Iran, a Hall of Mirrors
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/06/AR2009030601943.html
By Steve Inskeep
Sunday, March 8, 2009; B03

Clinton Offers Iran A Specific Overture - Suggests Inclusion in Afghanistan Parley
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/05/AR2009030501501.html
By Glenn Kessler, Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, March 6, 2009; Page A10

U.S. talks with Iran gain speed
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008819859_iran06.html
By Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times
Originally published Friday, March 6, 2009 at 12:00 AM

Iranian Leaders Fault Obama, Warn Israel Again
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/04/AR2009030400330.html
By Thomas Erdbrink, Washington Post Foreign Service
Thursday, March 5, 2009; A11

Iran says Obama is like Bush
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-iran-khamenei-05mar05,0,3223094.story
By Thomas Erdbrink | The Washington Post
March 5, 2009

Iran Looms Over Clinton’s Mideast Trip
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/05/washington/05diplo.html
New York Times
March 5, 2009

Clinton Pessimistic on Iran Outreach
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/02/AR2009030200597.html
By Glenn Kessler, Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 3, 2009; A08

Iran turns up pressure on rights activists
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0303/p01s02-wome.html
By Scott Peterson | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
from the March 3, 2009 edition

Iran has enough nuclear material for a bomb, Mullen says
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-gates-mullen2-2009mar02,0,4105945,full.story
By Julian E. Barnes
March 2, 2009

Clinton Not Optimistic About Iran-U.S. Thaw
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/03/world/middleeast/03diplo.html
By MARK LANDLER
Published: March 2, 2009

Adm. Mullen Says Iran Has Material for Bomb
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123593870238604043.html
By JAY SOLOMON
MARCH 2, 2009, 3:01 A.M. ET

Iran test-fires new missile: media
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/08/AR2009030801566.html
by Fredrik Dahl, Reuters
Sunday, March 8, 2009; 7:55 PM

Israel believes Iran can build nuclear weapons
http://www.ajc.com/travel/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Israel_Iran.html?cxntlid=inform_sr Israel says Iran has capability for bomb (3/9/09)
http://www.boston.com/news/world/middleeast/articles/2009/03/09/israel_says_iran_has_capability_for_bomb/ Israeli military intelligence chief: Iran now capable of building nuclear weapons
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-israel-iran,0,4839737.story Israel believes Iran can build nuclear weapons
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_11866163?IAD Israel believes Iran can build nuclear weapons
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/world/6299980.html Israel believes Iran can build nuclear weapons
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/world/AP/story/939013.html Israel believes Iran can build nuclear weapons
http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation_world/40922362.html Israel believes Iran can build nuclear weapons
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/03/08/international/i101224D32.DTL Israel believes Iran can build nuclear weapons
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008828545_apmlisraeliran.html Israel believes Iran can build nuclear weapons
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/08/AR2009030800638.html?sub=AR
By MARK LAVIE, The Associated Press
Sunday, March 8, 2009; 1:12 PM

U.S. to invite Iran to Afghanistan meet: Clinton
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/06/AR2009030600716.html
By Sue Pleming, Reuters
Friday, March 6, 2009; 6:11 AM

Clinton rips Iran’s acts to ‘intimidate’
http://www.ajc.com/travel/content/printedition/2009/03/05/mideast0305.html?cxntlid=inform_sr
By Robert Burns, Associated Press
Thursday, March 05, 2009

U.S.' Scowcroft warns of proliferation from Iran
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/05/AR2009030502781.html
By Susan Cornwell, Reuters
Thursday, March 5, 2009; 6:01 PM

Iran throws conference to support Hamas
http://www.ajc.com/travel/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Iran_Hamas_Conference.html?cxntlid=inform_sr Iran hosts pro-Hamas gathering to back militant group, counter Gaza meeting in Egypt
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-iran-hamas-conference,0,823716.story Iran throws conference to support Hamas
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_iran_hamas_conference.html Iran throws conference to support Hamas
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/05/AR2009030501631.html
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, The Associated Press
Thursday, March 5, 2009; 12:38 PM

Clinton accuses Iran of seeking to intimidate
http://www.ajc.com/travel/content/shared-gen/ap/US_Presidential_Cabinet/EU_Clinton_Iran.html?cxntlid=inform_sr Clinton blasts Iran for posing missile threat, promoting terrorism and seeking to intimidate
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/sns-ap-eu-clinton-iran,0,4224567.story Clinton accuses Iran of seeking to intimidate
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2008812910_apeuclintoniran.html Clinton accuses Iran of seeking to intimidate
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/04/AR2009030402592.html
By ROBERT BURNS, The Associated Press
Wednesday, March 4, 2009; 9:19 PM

Iran: Israeli nuclear sites within missile range
http://www.ajc.com/travel/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Iran_Israel.html?cxntlid=inform_sr Iran's military commander warns Israel that its nuclear sites are within missile range
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-iran-israel,0,4451122.story Iran: Israeli nuclear sites within missile range
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_iran_israel.html Iran: Israeli nuclear sites within missile range
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/04/AR2009030401847.html
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, The Associated Press
Wednesday, March 4, 2009; 1:31 PM

Iran's leader says Obama following Bush's path
http://www.ajc.com/travel/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Iran_US.html?cxntlid=inform_sr Iran's supreme leader says Obama following same mistaken policies as Bush on Israel
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-iran-us,0,5047722.story Iran's leader says Obama following Bush's path
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_iran_us.html
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, Associated Press Writer
March 4, 2009 - 10:33 a.m. EST

Clinton criticizes Iran as a threat in the Mideast
http://www.ajc.com/travel/content/shared-gen/ap/US_Presidential_Cabinet/ML_Clinton_Iran.html?cxntlid=inform_sr Clinton criticizes Iran as a threat in the Mideast
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1152ap_ml_clinton_iran.html Clinton criticizes Iran as a threat in the Mideast
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/04/AR2009030402538.html
The Associated Press
Wednesday, March 4, 2009; 3:46 PM

EDITORIAL: Iran's clenched fist
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-0226edit2feb26,0,6684617.story
February 26, 2009

Iran, Russia test joint nuclear reactor in Bushehr
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/la-fg-iran-nuclear26-2009feb26,0,7965618.story
By Borzou Daragahi
February 26, 2009

Around the World: IRAN - Nuclear Plant Tested
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/25/AR2009022503878.html
by Thomas Erdbrink
Thursday, February 26, 2009; Page A12

Iran Tests Its First Nuclear Power Plant
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/25/AR2009022500392.html
By Thomas Erdbrink, Washington Post Foreign Service
Wednesday, February 25, 2009; 9:56 AM

Iran's First Nuclear Power Plant Set for Tests Before Launch
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/22/AR2009022201127.html
By Thomas Erdbrink, Washington Post Foreign Service
Monday, February 23, 2009; Page A12

WORLD IN BRIEF: Tests under way at worrisome reactor
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/02/26/world0226.html
From News Services
Thursday, February 26, 2009

Iran tests its first nuclear power plant
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008772288_apmlirannuclear.html
Iran carries out test run of nuclear power plant
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/401497_iran26.html
Iranians in test run of first nuclear power plant
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/25/AR2009022500757.html
By NASSER KARIMI, The Associated Press
Wednesday, February 25, 2009; 2:22 PM

WORLD IN BRIEF: Nuclear plant set to begin testing
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/printedition/2009/02/23/world0223.html?cxntlid=inform_sr
From News Services
Monday, February 23, 2009

Op-Ed: Reading Khamenei in Tehran
By ROGER COHEN
Published: February 18, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/19/opinion/19cohen.html?scp=10&sq=israel%20palestine&st=cse

International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has enough nuclear fuel to build a bomb
By Borzou Daragahi | Tribune Newspapers
February 20, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-iran_20feb20,0,3841470.story

Iran Easing Aspects Of Nuclear Program
By Joby Warrick, Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, February 20, 2009; Page A14
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/19/AR2009021903019.html

From Iran's hard-liners, tough talk – but pragmatism as well
By Scott Peterson | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
from the February 18, 2009 edition
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0218/p04s01-wome.html

Avigdor Lieberman has twisted control over Israel election
Richard Boudreaux, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
February 17, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-israel-electfeb17,0,3908386.story

Iran hails military ties with Russia
By MANSUR MIROVALEV, Associated Press Writer
February 20, 2009 at 8:55 AM
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008749942_apeurussiairan.html

Iran hails military ties with Russia
By MANSUR MIROVALEV, The Associated Press
Friday, February 20, 2009; 10:57 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/20/AR2009022001291.html

Iran boasts it has built spy drone
By Ali Akbar Dareini, Associated Press
Thursday, February 19, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/02/19/iran0219.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Iran claims to have built unmanned aircraft with enough range to hit Israel
Associated Press
February 19, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-iran_19feb19,0,7380430.story

Around the World: EGYPT - Iran Announces Range of Drone
From News Services
Thursday, February 19, 2009; Page A11
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/18/AR2009021803372.html

Iran says it has built unmanned surveillance aircraft with a range of more than 600 miles
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI | Associated Press Writer
7:55 AM CST, February 18, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-iran-unmanned-aircraft,0,987010.story

Iran says it has built unmanned aircraft
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, The Associated Press
Wednesday, February 18, 2009; 8:55 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/18/AR2009021800557.html

Israel engaged in covert war inside Iran: report
By Luke Baker, Reuters
Tuesday, February 17, 2009; 7:07 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/17/AR2009021700437.html

Iran moves to boost its air defense capabilities
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
Last updated February 16, 2009 8:09 a.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_iran_air_defense.html

Israel cautions anew against a nuclear-armed Iran
Reuters
Monday, February 16, 2009; 4:19 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/16/AR2009021601019.html

Iran Signals Opening With U.S.
By Thomas Erdbrink, Washington Post Foreign Service
Wednesday, February 11, 2009; Page A10
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/10/AR2009021000210.html

Iran signals interest in talks with U.S.
By Warren P. Strobel, McClatchy Newspapers
Originally published Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008731220_iran11.html

Iranians wary of Obama's approach
By Scott Peterson | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
from the February 5, 2009 edition
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0205/p06s01-wome.html

Iranian reformer's campaign faces many obstacles
By BRIAN MURPHY, The Associated Press
Friday, February 13, 2009; 1:45 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/13/AR2009021301903.html

Iran says ready for fair talks, wants real U.S. change
By Edmund Blair, Reuters
Tuesday, February 10, 2009; 8:31 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/10/AR2009021003482.html

Iranian president says talks with US possible
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 10, 2009; 8:16 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/10/AR2009021002372.html

World's Briefs (a short article about the challenges facing Iran's reformist movement)
Compiled from news dispatches
February 10, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ny-world106030530feb10,0,6216779.story

Hamas Chief Thanks Iran for Support While on Regional Tour
By Thomas Erdbrink, Washington Post Foreign Service
Tuesday, February 3, 2009; Page A10
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/02/AR2009020202953.html

Hamas leader credits Iran in Gaza victory
By Scott Peterson | Staff writer
Date: 02.01.09
http://features.csmonitor.com/globalnews/2009/02/01/hamas-leader-credits-iran-in-gaza-victory/

IRAN: Ahmadinejad takes aim at U.S. policy
Chicago Tribune Staff
January 29, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-world-0129-lead-briefjan29,0,4375057.story

• Chicago Tribune: Ex-leader: Support for Israel is perilous (28 September 2008).
  (...ex-leader from Iran)

• Chicago Tribune: Ahmadinejad's puzzling 'friendly talk', by Hugh Dellios (26 September 2008).
  

• Christian Science Monitor: Ahmadinejad to dinner? Furor ensues over religious groups' event, by Jane Lampman (25 September 2008).
  

• Chicago Tribune: Iranian leader blames U.S. wars for ills on Wall Street, by Richard Boudreaux (23 September 2008).
  

AP Analysis: US-Iran ties tense despite Obama
By GEORGE JAHN, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
February 8, 2009 6:30 a.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1103ap_eu_us_iran_shaky_start_analysis.html

AP Analysis: US-Iran ties tense after Obama offer
By GEORGE JAHN, The Associated Press
Sunday, February 8, 2009; 9:30 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/08/AR2009020800193.html

Iran's top leader says sanctions haven't hindered nuclear, space breakthroughs
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI | Associated Press Writer
10:03 AM CST, February 7, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-iran-sanctions,0,7124407.story

Iran: Nuclear, space progress despite sanctions
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, The Associated Press
Saturday, February 7, 2009; 11:03 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/07/AR2009020700681.html

Iran: US must rethink policies for reconciliation
By GEORGE JAHN and DAVID RISING, Associated Press Writers
February 6, 2009 - 2:03 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Europe/EU_Germany_Security_Conference_Iran.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Top Iranian official: US policies failed, Washington must rethink approach for reconciliation
By GEORGE JAHN and DAVID RISING | Associated Press Writers
1:04 PM CST, February 6, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-eu-germany-security-conference-iran,0,6973708.story

Iran: US must rethink policies for reconciliation
By GEORGE JAHN and DAVID RISING, The Associated Press
Friday, February 6, 2009; 2:03 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/06/AR2009020601764.html

CORRECTED: Iran official sees positive U.S. signal in Mideast
Reuters
Friday, February 6, 2009; 10:38 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/06/AR2009020601944.html

Russia to start Iran nuclear plant by year end
By Denis Dyomkin and Guy Faulconbridge, Reuters
Thursday, February 5, 2009; 10:08 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/05/AR2009020501254.html

British Council suspends work in Iran
By JILL LAWLESS, The Associated Press
Thursday, February 5, 2009; 3:05 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/05/AR2009020500474.html

World powers welcome Obama's talk offer to Iran
By Marilyn Gerlach, Reuters
Wednesday, February 4, 2009; 12:16 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/04/AR2009020400437.html

Obama's presidency won't change ties: senior Iranian
By Parisa Hafezi, Reuters
Wednesday, February 4, 2009; 9:47 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/04/AR2009020400639.html

6-nation talks on Iran in Germany
By MATT MOORE, The Associated Press
Wednesday, February 4, 2009; 3:04 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/04/AR2009020400493.html

Time running out for attack on Iran: Israeli expert
By Dan Williams, Reuters
Wednesday, February 4, 2009; 7:41 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/04/AR2009020401087.html

Iran launches satellite; U.S. expresses concern
By Fredrik Dahl and Parisa Hafezi, Reuters
Tuesday, February 3, 2009; 5:30 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/03/AR2009020302167.html

Hamas leader thanks Iran for help in Gaza fight
By NASSER KARIMI, Associated Press Writer
February 2, 2009 - 3:02 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Iran_Hamas.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Hamas leader thanks Iran for help in Gaza fight
By NASSER KARIMI, The Associated Press
Monday, February 2, 2009; 3:02 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/02/AR2009020200224.html

WORLD IN BRIEF: Netanyahu opposes nukes for Iran
From News Services
Sunday, February 01, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/printedition/2009/02/01/world0201.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Netanyahu says Iran will not get hands on nukes
By ARON HELLER, Associated Press Writer
January 31, 2009 - 3:04 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Canada/ML_Israel_Politics.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Netanyahu says Iran will not get hands on nukes
By ARON HELLER, The Associated Press
Saturday, January 31, 2009; 3:04 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/31/AR2009013101151.html

German foreign minister urges Iran to respond positively to new US approach
By GEIR MOULSON, Associated Press Writer
6:02 AM CST, January 30, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-eu-germany-us-iran,0,6673677.story

U.S. says all options on table to deal with Iran
By Ross Colvin, Reuters
Friday, January 30, 2009; 2:45 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/29/AR2009012903318.html

Iran urges U.S. shifts on Israel, use of force
By Ali Akbar Dareini, Associated Press
Thursday, January 29, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/01/29/iran0129.html

Netanyahu: Iran nukes trumps global economy
Associated Press
January 29, 2009 - 6:39 a.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/Davos_Forum_Netanyahu.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

At Davos, Israel's Netanyahu warns that Iranian nukes trump concerns about global economy
By JOHN DANISZEWSKI, Associated Press Writer
7:19 AM CST, January 29, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-davos-forum-netanyahu,0,2761103.story

Netanyahu: Iran nukes trump global economy
By JOHN DANISZEWSKI, The Associated Press
Thursday, January 29, 2009; 8:19 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/29/AR2009012900947.html

UN nuclear chief supports US-Iran talks
By EDITH M. LEDERER, The Associated Press
Thursday, January 29, 2009; 4:12 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/29/AR2009012902934.html

Iran calls for US to end support of Israel
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, The Associated Press
Wednesday, January 28, 2009; 9:39 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/28/AR2009012800604.html

U.S. Navy searches cargo vessel for Iranian weapons
Reporting by David Morgan; Editing by Eric Walsh, Reuters
Wednesday, January 28, 2009; 4:35 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/29/AR2009012900037.html

NATO leader urges engagement with Iran
By SLOBODAN LEKIC, The Associated Press
Monday, January 26, 2009; 1:47 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/26/AR2009012601358.html

German export guarantees to Iran drop
The Associated Press
Monday, January 26, 2009; 10:56 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/26/AR2009012601132.html

US-UAE nuclear energy pact is seen as strategic option amid concerns over Iran's plans
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI | Associated Press Writer
2:05 AM CST, January 21, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-mideast-us-nuclear,0,5484803.story

Iran urges new Mideast foreign policy from Obama, waiting to see 'practical policies' on Iran
By LEE KEATH | Associated Press Writer
4:08 PM CST, January 21, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-mideast-obama,0,1470993.story

US-UAE nuclear energy pact has messages for Iran
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, The Associated Press
Wednesday, January 21, 2009; 3:05 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/21/AR2009012100242.html

Iran: Obama must seek 'new' Mideast foreign policy
By LEE KEATH, The Associated Press
Wednesday, January 21, 2009; 5:07 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/21/AR2009012100480.html

Iran students say time for U.S. to change policy
By Zahra Hosseinian, Reuters
Monday, January 19, 2009; 10:20 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/19/AR2009011900682.html

• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Israeli hospital hosts cancer-stricken Iranian boy,
  Chicago Tribune: Israeli hospital treating cancer-stricken boy from enemy state of Iran,
  both article-versions by Aron Heller, Associated Press (10 October 2008).
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Russia indicates no S-300s for Iran,
  Chicago Tribune: Russia indicates Iran not getting advanced anti-aircraft missile systems,
  both article-versions from the Associated Press (9 October 2008).
• New York Times
  Russia Gives Israel No Firm Word on Arms Sales, Reuters (7 October 2008) ... sale of defensive missiles to Iran to defend most immediately against attack on their nuclear facilities.
• Chicago Tribune: Israeli PM gets no promises from Moscow on Russian arms sales to Iran and Syria,
  Washington Post: Israeli PM gets no promises on Russian arms sales,
  both article-versions by Matti Friedman, Associated Press (7 October 2008).
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Israel's Olmert brings security concerns to Russia,
  Chicago Tribune: Olmert travels to Moscow, seeking assurances Russia won't arm Israel's enemies,
  both article-versions by Jim Heintz, Associated Press (6 October 2008).
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution
  WORLD IN BRIEF: U.S. delays outpost in Iran, by , from News Services (6 October 2008).
• Chicago Tribune
  Olmert travels to Moscow, seeking assurances Russia won't arm Israel's enemies, by Matti Friedman, Associated Press (6 October 2008).
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
  Washington Post:
  Israel's Olmert brings security concerns to Russia, by Matti Friedman, Associated Press (6 October 2008) - concern is about sale of defensive missiles to Iran which would keep Israel and USA from attacking their nuclear facilities if they decide to.
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Olmert to urge Moscow: Don't arm Israel's enemies,
  Chicago Tribune: Israeli prime minister to urge Russia: Don't arm Israel's enemies, likely to focus on Iran,
  both article-versions by Amy Teibel, Associated Press (5 October 2008).
• Washington Post
  Israelis see delay in Iran-Russia missile deal, by Dan Williams, Reuters (5 October 2008).
• Washington Post
  Iran lowers level of participation in IAEA meeting, Associated Press (28 September 2008).
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
  Washington Post:
  Iran denounces Western support for Israel, by Nasser Karimi, Associated Press (26 September 2008).
• Chicago Tribune
  Iranian cleric blasts Western support of Israel during day of rallies commemorating Jerusalem, by Nasser Karimi, Associated Press (26 September 2008).
• Washington Post
  IAEA Chief: Iran 'on path' to atomic weapon, Associated Press (26 September 2008).
• Washington Post
  Ahmadinejad speaks with church groups in New York, by Claudia Parsons, Reuters (26 September 2008).
• Washington Post
  Rice urges U.N. to address Iran threat to Israel, by Claudia Parsons, Reuters (26 September 2008).
• Chicago Tribune: U.S. talks with Muslims urged, New York Times News Service (24 September 2008).
  Quote from article - "After 18 months spent examining the deteriorating relations between the U.S. and the Muslim world during the Bush administration, a diverse group of American leaders will release a report on Wednesday calling for an overhaul of American strategy to reverse the spread of terrorism and extremism" and thus recommending more diplomacy with Muslims, even with Iran.
• Washington Post
  Accused of anti-Semitism, Ahmadinejad meets Jews, by Claudia Parsons, Reuters (24 September 2008).
• Washington Post
  Iran's Ahmadinejad: US 'empire' nears collapse, by Slobodan Lekic, Associated Press (23 September 2008).
• Washington Post
  Ahmadinejad rails against Zionists, U.S. bullying, by Claudia Parsons, Reuters (23 September 2008).
• Washington Post
  Ahmadinejad in new Israel tirade before Turkey trip, Reuters (13 August 2008) - this article describes the awkward situation of Turkey who role mediating Israeli-Syrian negotiations and as a potential NATO member must be balanced with its positive relationship with Iran - its neighor and major source of energy.
• Washington Post
  Iran VP says Iranians are `friends' of Israelis, Associated Press (11 August 2008) - manybe calling to mind the differentiation between civilians and government, or that it is only the government that should be eliminated..