U.S. considers a new assessment of Iran threat

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ImageWall Street Journal: U.S. spy agencies are considering whether to rewrite a controversial 2007 intelligence report that asserted Tehran halted its efforts to build nuclear weapons in 2003, current and former U.S. intelligence officials say.

Quick accord sought on Iran’s uranium export

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ImageAP: World powers want Iran to agree quickly to the export of low-enriched uranium to Russia for further enrichment as it would reduce the risk of the material going for nuclear weapons, France's Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

PRESS DIGEST – Iran – Oct 15

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ImageReuters: These are some of the leading stories in Iranian newspapers on Thursday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Cripple Iran to save it

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ImageLos Angeles Times: Millions of the regime's political opponents would back sanctions that helped remove the ruling clique.

Chinese Premier hails cooperation with Iran

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ImageReuters: China, reluctant to isolate Iran in its standoff with the West over its nuclear program, will maintain cooperation with Tehran and foster "close coordination in international affairs," Premier Wen Jiabao said on Thursday.

India’s Reliance no longer buying Iranian crude

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ImageReuters: India's Reliance Industries has stopped oil trade with Iran, a senior company executive said on Wednesday.

House allows states to sell funds linked to Iran

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ImageAP: The House on Wednesday sent a message to Iran that pursuit of nuclear capability will not go unpunished, approving legislation that allows state and local governments to curtail investments in international corporations doing business in Iran's energy sector.

Clinton says Russia would support Iran sanctions

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ImageReuters: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday if the international community considers additional sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program Russia would be on board.

Clinton urged to discuss religious rights with Iran

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ImageAFP: A religious freedom watchdog Wednesday urged US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to discuss repression in Iran during upcoming talks on its controversial nuclear program.

In brief: Daughter of Iran official requests asylum in Germany

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ImageIran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 14 – The daughter of a top adviser to hard-line Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has sought asylum in Germany.