Iran shipper evades U.S. blacklist

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ImageWall Street Journal: Iran's state shipping company has changed the names and ownership of most of its vessels to evade U.S. sanctions, but the Treasury Department has yet to update the blacklist that U.S. companies use to verify they are in compliance, according to a new report.

Iran gives stakes in petchem, power units to army fund

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ImageReuters: Iran has transferred shares in six petrochemical plants and power stations to a social welfare investment organisation of the Islamic Republic's armed forces, state-owned Press TV said on its website.

Obama says Iran sanctions offer no guarantees

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ImageReuters: President Barack Obama said in an interview aired on Friday that there is no guarantee sanctions will change Iran's behavior but he believes steady international pressure could alter Tehran's nuclear calculations over time.

New START treaty will boost China support on Iran: Clinton

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ImageAFP: The new nuclear disarmament treaty between the United States and Russia should help boost China's support for sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday.

Foreign Office voices ‘deep concerns’ over Iran centrifuges

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ImageAFP: The Foreign Office said it had "deep concerns" about Iran's nuclear programme after Tehran Friday unveiled new, faster centrifuges for enriching uranium.

Iran says its nuclear drive is “irreversible”

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ImageReuters: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, taunting the United States for trying to halt Iran's nuclear program, showcased an improved centrifuge Friday which officials said would enrich uranium faster than existing models.

US accuses Iran of ‘nefarious’ intentions in nuclear program

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ImageAFP: The United States said Friday that Iran's unveiling of a new centrifuge for enriched uranium suggests Tehran "has nefarious intentions" in its nuclear program.

Iran unveils ‘faster’ uranium centrifuges

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ImageBBC: Iran's president has unveiled new "third-generation" centrifuges that its nuclear chief says can enrich uranium much faster than current technology.

Merkel heads to U.S. with eye on Iran, local vote

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ImageReuters: Chancellor Angela Merkel travels to the United States for a four-day trip Monday aiming to address Iran's nuclear program and burnish her global credentials ahead of a crucial regional election in Germany.

China says Iran sanctions talks in NY “constructive”

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ImageReuters: China joined Russia and four other world powers on Thursday for what diplomats said were "constructive" but inconclusive talks on possible new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program.