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In Pictures: Iran's military might
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/18
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Trumpeting technological strength, Iran releases video it says is from downed US drone (+video)
The release of the video comes as Iran showcases a slew of scientific and technological advances to herald the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which will be celebrated on Feb. 10.
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Ahmadinejad prepared to be Iran's first astronaut
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he is willing to 'sacrifice' himself and be sent into space via Iran's fledgling manned space flight effort.
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Why Argentina is reaching out to Iran
Argentina announced it would work with Iran to resolve a deadly 1994 anti-Semitic attack in Buenos Aires. Trade considerations underlie the deal.
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Iran says drone showcases its 'great capabilities'
Iran said Sunday that the launch of a drone into Israel by the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah highlighted the Islamic Republic's military capabilities.
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Why Iran wants to beef up Zimbabwe’s military
Iran has guns and expertise. Zimbabwe has uranium and diamonds. Both are international pariahs. It's a heaven-made match in a world of crushing international sanctions.
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Reports: Iran successfully launches small Earth-watching satellite
Iranian state news reported that the Iranian Space Agency has successfully launched a 110-lb. satellite into orbit Friday, in what is being hailed as a huge achievement for the country's space program.
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Could Iran copy the 'beast'? US aircraft have been reverse-engineered before
Let’s dial back to July 31, 1944, when a B-29 heavy bomber nicknamed Ramp Tramp ended up making an emergency landing at a Soviet base in Vladivostok.
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Iran's keeping the US drone. But can they figure it out? (VIDEO)
Many commentators argue that the RQ-170 'Beast of Kandahar' drone is too advanced for Iran to reverse-engineer.
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Iran plane crash latest to afflict aging fleet
The Iran plane crash that killed 77 Sunday involved an aircraft bought second-hand 37 years ago, not uncommon in a fleet further hobbled by poor maintenance and a shortage of US-made spare parts.
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In Pictures: Iran's military might
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Why Russia is cutting off major arms sales to Iran
Russia, a major global arms dealer, decided Wednesday to nix a controversial arms sale that would have given Iran missiles.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/18
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Iran missile test follows sanctions talk from West
Iran test-launched its powerful Sajjil-2 missile on Wednesday. The Iranian missile has the range to reach Israel and parts of Europe and a drew a sharp response from the US and and other Western powers, who say it increases their doubts about the Islamic Republic's intentions and hardens their resolve on sanctions.
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As US mulls Iran nuclear sanctions, Syria boosts ties with Tehran
Syria and Iran have signed a new military cooperation agreement in the face of increased international pressure for Iran nuclear sanctions. Congress is considering two bills this week.
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Iran approves hard-line cabinet: loyalty over experience?
The president had been criticized for choosing loyalty over competence. Three of the most controversial new ministers have links to the Revolutionary Guard.
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Ahmadinejad's new cabinet: more conservative than ever
Former British ambassador to Iran suggests ways to negotiate over nuclear policy.
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Opinion: As a CIA spy, I saw in Iran what the West cannot ignore
We must defend freedom in Iran soon – or deal with nuclear-armed fanatics later.
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