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aether
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Ballin' on Welfare
User ID: 1531783 United States 01/11/2012 07:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Time for CIA post, i mean "civilians" LIVE YOUR LIFE Follow God, Not a book. God is Love, God is Light. Love is the secret of the universe. [link to www.gizoogle.com] Fo all you beotches who wanna find shiznit. Google something for me called 2 kids 1 sandbox. Very cute video! |
aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 01/26/2012 01:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Nuclear row: Iran President Ahmadinejad offers talks 26 January 2012 Iran is ready to revive talks with the West but tougher sanctions will not force it to give into demands over its nuclear programme, its president says. Quoting: observation[link to www.bbc.co.uk] |
aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 01/26/2012 01:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | US-Iran: A long game with pitfalls 26th jan 2012 A report by a Washington think-tank focuses on the pros and cons of a "long game" between the United States and Iran, centered on sanctions, arms control and regime change. The authors argue - not necessarily on a sound basis - that time will give Tehran the opportunity to march toward nuclear weapons capability. This underestimates the likely short-term Iranian retaliatory reaction to the mounting economic warfare against it. Quoting: observation[link to www.atimes.com] |
aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 01/26/2012 01:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | China said Thursday that EU sanctions on Iran announced this week in response to Tehran's suspected nuclear drive were "not constructive", echoing Russia's reaction to the measures. Quoting: observation[link to www.google.com] |
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(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 01/26/2012 01:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Turkey, Russia converge on Syria and Iran crisis Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Turkey and Russia had a similar stance on ending the bloodshed in Syria, adding that Turkey is ready to work with Russia on solving the crisis. Quoting: observationDavutoglu and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov also said the two countries have almost the same position regarding Iran. [link to www.turkishpress.com] |
aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 01/26/2012 01:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | India open to all mechanisms to buy Iranian oil Unfazed by the US and EU sanctions, India on Thursday said that it is open to all mechanisms for payment, "whatever it takes," to buy Iranian oil as it contributes around 12 per cent of New Delhi's oil imports and it's difficult to find replacement on this scale. Quoting: observation[link to economictimes.indiatimes.com] |
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(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 01/26/2012 01:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | NATO Not Involved in Iran Issue: Rasmussen NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Thursday that the military alliance is not involved in the Iran issue, but urged Iranian authorities to keep the strategic Strait of Hormuz open. Quoting: observation[link to english.cri.cn] Last Edited by aether on 01/26/2012 01:12 PM |
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(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 01/27/2012 12:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The Iranian oil embargo blowback European poodles will soon discover they have cocked their legs in high wind after playing fetch to the United States on the Iranian oil embargo. The blowback is high oil prices, and the strong possibility of a Greek government bond default sparking renewed catastrophe in the eurozone. The rest of the world is dismissing sanctions and all across Eurasia trade is fast moving away from the greenback. Quoting: observation[link to www.atimes.com] |
aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 01/27/2012 12:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A number of influential members of the United States foreign policy establishment - including prominent liberal interventionists who had supported the Iraq war - are now warning against "letting a bunch of ignorant, sloppy-thinking politicians and politicized foreign-policy experts" further escalate tensions with Iran. Quoting: observation[link to www.atimes.com] |
aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 01/27/2012 12:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Iran edges closer to ban on EU oil exports Iran’s parliament could ban oil exports to Europe as early as next week, in a move that could hit economically weak southern European countries. Quoting: observation[link to www.ft.com] |
aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 01/27/2012 12:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Iran would consider Russian proposal aimed at ending nuclear dispute Iran would consider Russia’s proposal for a gradual loosening of sanctions against Tehran in exchange for a gradual increase in access to the country for international nuclear inspectors, a senior Iranian lawmaker said Friday Quoting: observation[link to bikyamasr.com] |
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(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 01/27/2012 12:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Russia and Turkey support diplomatic solutions for Iran Russia and Turkey have called for the resumption of nuclear negotiations between the G5+1 and Iran. Quoting: observationRia Novosti reported on Wednesday that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu held a joint press conference, announcing their support for using "diplomatic means" to resolve the nuclear disputes with Iran. [link to www.payvand.com] |
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(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 01/30/2012 07:24 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Iran Offers to Extend U.N. Nuclear Inspection Iran’s foreign minister was reported on Monday to have offered to extend a three-day visit to his country by United Nations inspectors in what seemed a further attempt to lower the strident tone of a crisis with the West over Tehran’s nuclear program following the imposition of new economic sanctions. Quoting: observation[link to www.nytimes.com] |
aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 02/01/2012 09:09 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expresses concern over Iranian nuclear program but urges Israel to resolve situation peacefully Quoting: observationUnited Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday met with President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem and told him that the situation with Iran must be resolved in peaceful ways. [link to www.ynetnews.com] |
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(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 02/01/2012 09:11 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Iranian FM describes IAEA talks as a step forward Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has described the talks recently held between Iranian and International Atomic Energy Agency officials as a step forward. Quoting: observationA high-level delegation of the IAEA, headed by Herman Nackaerts, the IAEA deputy director general and the head of the IAEA Department of Safeguards, arrived in Iran on Sunday for a three-day visit and held talks with Iranian officials on the issues of concern to the UN nuclear watchdog. In an interview with the Persian service of the Fars News Agency on Tuesday, Salehi said that the meetings were “positive”, adding, “It was agreed that consultations will continue.” [link to tehrantimes.com] |
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(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 02/01/2012 09:12 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | UN official announces new Iran talks after ‘good trip,’ indicating progress on nuclear issues A senior U.N. nuclear expert on Wednesday announced plans to revisit Tehran soon after a “good trip,” indicating progress on his team’s quest to probe suspicions that the Islamic Republic is secretly working on an atomic arms program. Quoting: observationThe announcement from mission leader Herman Nackaerts came shortly after his group landed at Vienna airport after three days of discussions with Iranian officials in Tehran. [link to www.washingtonpost.com] |
aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 02/01/2012 09:17 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | US hypes Iran terror threat again United States Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has reignited the brouhaha over an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington. In doing so, he revives the notion of an "Iran threat" at a time that debate would be better focussed on Tehran's moves towards nuclear transparency. Quoting: observation[link to www.atimes.com] |
aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 02/01/2012 09:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A dragon dance in the Negev Bedouins of the Negev will soon witness a Chinese-built railway line snake its way through the desert to the Mediterranean and Levant Basin oil and gas reserves. The "Med-Red" plan is symbolic of China's bold Middle East advance on three tracks: Iran, Gulf states and Israel. The geopolitical implications are profound and pose unsolvable riddles for other outside powers. Quoting: observation[link to www.atimes.com] |
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(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 02/02/2012 09:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | In an unexpectedly low-key visit, US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey has explicitly warned Israel's leadership that the US won't defend Israel if it unilaterally strikes Iran. However, Israel knows it can count on the US right-wing to pressurize Washington into falling in line over an attack, particularly in an election year. Quoting: observation[link to www.atimes.com] |
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(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 02/02/2012 09:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Fear and loathing in the American Gulf In roughly one month, no less than three US aircraft carriers and their strike groups will be sloshing around the American Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The only good thing among all this weaponized orgy is that Tehran and Washington are still talking - sort of - using the proverbial back channels. Quoting: observation[link to www.atimes.com] |
aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 03/05/2012 12:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Obama gets Iran right, finally The results of Friday's election for Iran's parliament, the Majlis, generate a political climate in Tehran that augurs well for the commencement of talks over the nuclear issue. The US administration senses this. The big issue is whether President Barack Obama can carry the United States' two key allies - Saudi Arabia and Israel - in the quest of finding a "permanent" solution to the US-Iran standoff. ................... Quoting: observation[link to www.atimes.com] |
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(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 03/06/2012 01:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Talks on Iran's nuclear drive set to resume Global powers on Tuesday offered to resume in coming weeks long-stalled talks with Tehran over its contested nuclear drive, seen as key to defusing tension between Israel and Iran. Quoting: observation"On behalf of China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, I have offered to resume talks with Iran on the nuclear issue," said EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton. A time and venue for what are variously known as the P5+1 or E3+3 talks -- five UN Security Council members plus Germany, or three EU powers plus China, Russia and the US -- still needs to be agreed, added Ashton, who represents world powers in the talks. But a senior EU official speaking on condition of anonymity said exploratory talks were expected "in the coming days" though the negotiations proper were unlikely to kick off before Iran's New Year celebrations, later this month...... [link to www.google.com] |
Blue Skies
User ID: 1337548 United States 03/06/2012 01:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to iran.usembassy.gov] Quoting: aether US steps into a virtual Iranian world In the absence of formal diplomatic ties between Washington and Tehran, the United States has launched a virtual Internet embassy aimed at bringing information and dialogue to Iranian citizens. Given the fraught relations between the countries, this tiny step may yet take on a much greater significance in matters of war and peace. Quoting: observation[link to www.atimes.com] What is stopping Iran from not allowing access to this virtual US Embassy? :kitten on fence: |
aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 03/09/2012 12:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to iran.usembassy.gov] Quoting: aether US steps into a virtual Iranian world In the absence of formal diplomatic ties between Washington and Tehran, the United States has launched a virtual Internet embassy aimed at bringing information and dialogue to Iranian citizens. Given the fraught relations between the countries, this tiny step may yet take on a much greater significance in matters of war and peace. Quoting: observation[link to www.atimes.com] What is stopping Iran from not allowing access to this virtual US Embassy? hey blue it is useful for iran as much as it is for the usa |
aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 03/09/2012 12:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Netanyahu: No Israeli Strike on Iran in 'Days or Weeks' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will give international sanctions against Iran a chance to work, and is not planning an attack on its nuclear facilities in the coming "days or weeks." Quoting: observationSpeaking to Israeli television on Thursday, Netanyahu said he prefers a peaceful solution of the dispute with Iran, but insisted that his country will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. [link to www.voanews.com] |
Alesiah
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(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 04/29/2012 07:58 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | US caught between Iran and Israel Encouraging words are coming from both Iran and the European Union ahead of another round of talks on Tehran's nuclear program, with "very concrete results" anticipated. Israel, though, maintains its hard line, placing the United States in the difficult position of having to work towards a compromise with Iran while at the same time keeping the powerful Israel Lobby happy. Quoting: observation[link to www.atimes.com] |
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aether
(OP) User ID: 1412926 United Kingdom 04/29/2012 08:01 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Iran hopes nuclear dispute will be settled at Baghdad meeting Foreign Minister calls previous round of talks a "beginning for ending the nuclear dispute,' expresses hope for further progress in May 23 meeting between Iran and six world powers. Quoting: observation[link to www.haaretz.com] |