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Iran's nuclear program has suffered more serious setbacks recently. The US and the UK have frozen the assets of five men accused of an Iranian plot to kill the Saudi ambassador. Iran has secretly executed hundreds of prisoners.
Afghanistan makes pitch for heavier weapons
Iran acknowledged that the American accusation of an Iranian plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia's ambassador in Washington might not be a total fabrication. The UN Secretary-General sent the case to Security Council.
Iran-US tension rising ahead of elections
President Obama is pressing United Nations nuclear inspectors to release classified intelligence information showing that Iran is designing and experimenting with nuclear weapons technology. Saudi Arabia has taken a first step to have Iran reported to the UNSC over allegations it plotted to kill a Saudi ambassador.
Saudi officials advised Argentina four months ago of an alleged Iran-backed plot to kill the Saudi ambassador. Iranian oil sales are down and its foreign exchange access is being hampered by US and UN sanctions. The US said it was "actively" considering sanctioning Iran's central bank, a move that could severely damage Iran's economy. Iran's supreme leader called the assassination allegations "meaningless and absurd."
Iranian oil sales, foreign exchange taking a hit from US, UN sanctions
Alleged Iran Plot's WikiLeaks Link
US official: 'Multiple' sources strengthen case against Iran -
US officials provided additional details about the plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia's US ambassador. The US launched an international campaign to punish Iran. Saudi Arabia vowed that Iran would "pay the price" for the plot.
US response to Iranian plot
Iran terror plot: agent may have already fled to Iran
Iran's Qods Force commander involved in plot to kill Saudi ambassador
Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani has directed attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as aided al Qaeda.
For Iran and Saudi Arabia, simmering feud is rooted in history
Basij Militia Units Flex Muscles In Tehran
US to pressure Iran over 'plot to kill Saudi envoy'
