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The Monitor's View: Cleric Montazeri stood tall in Iranian opposition movement
Even after the passing of this most respected Islamic scholar, the idea of Montazeri that the legitimacy of leaders comes the people will continue to fuel protests in Iran.
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Iran nuclear program: Can it produce its own fuel?
Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that the Iran nuclear program could produce its own higher enriched nuclear fuel. But some analysts cast doubt on Iran's capacity to do so.
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ElBaradei leaves nuclear watchdog with legacy of honesty, Iran leniency
Mohamed ElBaradei stepped down from his post at the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA at the end of November. He's been seen both as an honest broker and as being too soft on Iran.
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The roots of Iran's nuclear program
It's quest to develop a nuclear program has taken a circuitous path through history – and includes early cooperation with the US.
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Questions in Iran about NPT, as nuclear program set to expand
Iran says the 10 new nuclear sites are for energy, not weapons, but sent mixed messages on whether it will remain in a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
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IAEA votes to censure Iran nuclear program
IAEA censure of Iran nuclear program comes as UN nuclear watchdog chief ElBaradei says agency at 'dead end' with Iran.
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Opinion: The real reason Iran can't be trusted
As they confront Iran's nuclear aims, negotiators must mind the Shiite doctrine of deceit called 'taqiyya.'
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UN nuclear watchdog: Can’t rule out other Iran enrichment sites
An inspection of a second enrichment facility in Iran revealed no centrifuges, a new IAEA report said Monday. But the UN nuclear watchdog is concerned there may be other undeclared sites.
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Iran nuclear program: UN's first look inside secret site at Qom
UN agency says construction is advanced at Qom uranium enrichment plant, a newly revealed part of the Iran nuclear program. But no centrifuges are installed yet.
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Iran nuclear deal: why the haggling might be different this time
Tehran cast doubt Friday on whether the Iran nuclear deal will proceed. But the Iranians are also dealing with an unstable political landscape – and with Obama, who wants to give diplomacy a chance.
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Iran stalls nuclear program deal as clock ticks towards sanctions
Iran has 'responded' to a nuclear swap deal. But the IAEA won't say if Iran said 'yes' or 'no.' It appears Iran is making fresh demands. If so, sanctions from the US may be coming soon.
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Opinion: An American decline would undermine global security
Adversaries and allies alike should remember the unique role of the US in keeping the world safe and prosperous – and help out.
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Iran nuclear deal: How serious is Tehran's balk?
Tehran says it needs more time to decide. It may be playing for better terms, but in wavering on the Iran nuclear deal, it could lay the groundwork for sanctions.
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Iran nuclear deal on hold as Tehran misses deadline
Iran missed a deadline to respond to a proposed deal. Tehran asked for more time, but some worry that it's backing away from what had been termed a possible breakthrough for easing concerns about its nuclear program.
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What might derail the Iran nuclear deal?
Negotiators for President Barack Obama and other powers may have a breakthrough deal on Iran's nuclear program. But while they wait for Tehran's Friday answer, some worry that Iran won't deliver.
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Iran nuclear deal: Is Tehran toying with the world – again?
An Iranian official spoke against the tentative Iran nuclear deal Thursday. But US officials expect that dissonant voices may be heard before Tehran makes a final decision.
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Draft deal on Iran nuclear program: A victory for Barack Obama?
Negotiators appeared to reach a draft agreement on Iran's nuclear program on Wednesday that could see most of the country's nuclear fuel sent abroad and vindicate Barack Obama's engagement policy. But it awaits approval from senior officials in Tehran.
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Iran nuclear talks with US, other powers stall in Vienna
A round of talks on Iran's nuclear program in Vienna, at which the US and other powers were hoping to nail down a deal, faltered on Tuesday.
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Iran nuclear talks: Will fuel swap be finalized?
The meeting between Iran and world powers was off to a 'good start,' said the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and discussion of a nuclear-fuel swap would continue Tuesday.
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Opinion: To the West: Don't sacrifice democracy with Iran
Two questions for 2003 Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner, Shirin Ebadi
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Iran's nuclear disclosures: why they matter
A secret nuclear site. ‘Project 110.’ Offers to ship fuel abroad. Part of Iran’s quest to be regional power?
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Opinion: Albright: Iran nuclear shift shows Obama's policy is working
An interview with the former US secretary of State, in which she discusses Iran, Afghanistan, and the political statements her choice of jewelry makes.
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Does Iran have data to build a nuclear bomb? No, says US.
The US National Security Adviser on Sunday refuted a newly uncovered IAEA report that suggests Iran has the information needed to build a nuclear bomb.
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Nuclear talks: Iran agrees to meet US, world powers twice more in October
Iran appeared to understand there was new urgency on the nuclear issue, agreeing at the Geneva talks to open its second enrichment facility to inspectors.
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Iran promise to send nuclear fuel abroad: A major concession?
The real test, caution some, is whether Iran follows through on the tentative nuclear deal that would effectively prevent Tehran from developing a bomb.
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