Iran in the World Press 11 Feb 2010 #Iranelection

Article relevance   Page 1    U.S. gambles in pursuit of Iran sanctions A gamble in pursuit of Iran sanctions As President Barack Obama heads into the newest and riskiest phase of his engagement effort with Iran— adding economic pressure and military containment to force the leadership to negotiate on its nuclear program — he is taking three big bets on his... enrichment of uranium to a level closer to weapons-grade may well change that calculation. ‘‘The next step is sanctions,’’ Mr. Obama said at a brief news conference at the White House on Tuesday, just before the Treasury Department named several...BY DAVID E. SANGER

International Herald Tribune  |  11 Feb 2010  |  Austria  |  English  | Released: 4h. 1min. ago  | Page: 1

Article relevance   Page 18   Iranians nabbed for drugs SHAH ALAM: Seven Iranians, including a woman, have been arrested trying to smuggle a total of 15kg of syabu worth more than RM3.8mil. The suspects were arrested in several raids by the anti-narcotic units from Bukit Aman, Selangor and the KL... Star (Malaysia)  |  11 Feb 2010  |  Malaysia  |  English  | Released: 0h. 11min. ago  | Page: 18

Article relevance   Page 7   Iranians ‘try to attack’ Italian embassy Italy says dozens of members of Iran’s religious Basij militia tried to attack its embassy in Tehran yesterday, but Iranian media described the incident as a protest by students and denied that any violence occurred. Italian Foreign Minister Franco... Taranaki Daily News  |  11 Feb 2010  |  New Zealand  |  English  | Released: 9h. 26min. ago  | Page: 7

Article relevance   Page 7   WAVE OF ARRESTS TO BLUNT IRANIAN PROTESTS CAIRO: In recent weeks Iranian security officials have made a wave of arrests across the country in an effort to neutralise the political opposition and prevent widespread protests when the nation observes the anniversary of the revolution today, Iran... The Sydney Morning Herald  |  11 Feb 2010  |  Australia  |  English  | Released: 9h. 1min. ago  | Page: 7

Article relevance   Page 4   U.S. punishes firms tied to Iranian guards The Obama administration on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on several companies tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran as part of its increased effort to punish Tehran for its nuclear and missile programs. The Treasury Department said... International Herald Tribune  |  11 Feb 2010  |  Austria  |  English  | Released: 4h. 1min. ago  | Page: 4

Article relevance   Page 4   Iranian regime steps up security as opposition plans Islamic Revolution day demonstration Iranian security forces were deploying in strength in Tehran last night to head off what opposition supporters hope will be massive street protests to challenge the regime as its celebrates today’s anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Mir...Ian Black Middle East editor Photograph: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images Julian Borger Abu Dhabi The Guardian International Edition  |  11 Feb 2010  |  UK  |  English  | Released: 0h. 36min. ago  | Page: 4

Article relevance   Page 13   Nuclear step prompts warning IRAN: Iranian nuclear technicians set dozens of centrifuges spinning yesterday to begin enriching uranium stocks to a significantly higher level. The news led United States President Barack Obama to warn of a ‘‘significant regime of... The Dominion Post  |  11 Feb 2010  |  New Zealand  |  English  | Released: 9h. 11min. ago  | Page: 13

Article relevance   Page 12   Politically symbolic green paint splashed on Iranian embassy in Paris ParIS // Green paint has been splashed on one of the stone pillars at the gate of the Iranian embassy in Paris, an apparent protest by pro-reformists. It was unclear whether inscriptions had been written in green on the embassy pillar, which had... The National - News  |  11 Feb 2010  |  UAE  |  English  | Released: 1h. 11min. ago  | Page: 12

Article relevance   Page 13   Tehran braces for fresh protests In the Persian calendar, 22 Bahman has a revered place as the anniversary of the overthrow of the Western-backed monarchy by the world’s first Islamic revolution. Tonight, Iran begins marking 31 years since that event, and in Tehran the preparations...by Katherine Butler — Independent The New Zealand Herald  |  11 Feb 2010  |  New Zealand  |  English  | Released: 9h. 21min. ago  | Page: 13

Article relevance   Page 9   BOOSTING ENRICHMENT ‘BRINGS NUKE BOMB CLOSER’ As Iran increases the level at which it is enriching uranium, it is getting closer to being able to build nuclear weapons, according to nuclear experts. Iran on Tuesday began enriching uranium to a grade of nearly 20 per cent, the country informed the...DEUTSCHE PRESSE-AGENTUR Vienna The Nation  |  11 Feb 2010  |  Thailand  |  English  | Released: 4h. 11min. ago  | Page: 9

Article relevance   Page 7    Nuclear move prompts warning – Iranian nuclear technicians set dozens of centrifuges spinning yesterday to begin enriching uranium stocks to a significantly higher level, prompting United States President Barack Obama to warn of a ‘‘significant regime of sanctions’’. Iran’s...

Taranaki Daily News  |  11 Feb 2010  |  New Zealand  |  English  | Released: 9h. 25min. ago  | Page: 7

Article relevance   Page 38   Iran boosts nuke enrichment, drawing warnings TEHERAN: Iranian nuclear technicians set dozens of centrifuges spinning to begin enriching uranium stocks to a significantly higher level, prompting President Barack Obama to warn of a “significant regime of sanctions”. Iran’s acceleration in its... Star (Malaysia)  |  11 Feb 2010  |  Malaysia  |  English  | Released: 0h. 10min. ago  | Page: 38

Article relevance   Page 12   Obama turns up the heat on Iran WASHINGTON, D.C.: US President Barack Obama warned Iran on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) that he would isolate the Islamic republic with a “significant regime of sanctions” if it continued to set its stall on developing nuclear weapons. Stepping up... Manila Times  |  11 Feb 2010  |  Philippines  |  English  | Released: 7h. 25min. ago  | Page: 12

Article relevance   Page 39   Several arrested ahead of Iran National Day Iran’s police chief Esmail Ahmadi Moghaddam said several people were arrested while making preparations for anti-government protests tomorrow, when the nation marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. Emirates Business 24 for 7  |  11 Feb 2010  |  UAE  |  English  | Released: 0h. 15min. ago  | Page: 39

Article relevance   Page 13   Iran’s nuclear step spurs warning TEHRAN Iranian nuclear technicians set dozens of centrifuges spinning yesterday to begin enriching uranium stocks to a significantly higher level, prompting United States President Barack Obama to warn of a ‘‘significant regime of sanctions’’. Iran’s...

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