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Amid threat, US heightens security at its Iraq bases
Germany agrees to accept two Gitmo detainees
Last week, German Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière said that his country has agreed to accept two Gitmo detainees. One of the two was recruited by Hamas, trained in an al Qaeda camp, and allegedly wanted to conduct a suicide operation. The other allegedly traveled to Afghanistan to wage jihad after the September 11 attacks.
Iran - Clerics to work within Tehran schools
Russian President Medvedev warned that Iran is close to building a nuclear bomb. Tehran claimed to have produced an additional 20 kg of 20 percent enriched uranium. Israeli President Netanyahu called Iran "the ultimate terrorist threat."
Pakistan tries new counterinsurgency strategy
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said the US seeks to dominate Muslim nations and prop up Israel. A former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps member said Tehran will attack Israel. Iran cut back trade ties with the UAE after sanctions were imposed.
Lloyd's of London backs US sanctions on Iran
Russia and US relations: solidarity in the face of terror
Ayatollah Khatami warned the West over new UN Security Council sanctions on Iran. President Ahmadinejad hailed a meeting of the D8 in Abuja. Tehran has "yet to confirm" the stay of the stoning sentence for Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani.
Smugglers in Iraq blunt sanctions against Tehran
Russia's foreign minister said Iran's nuclear program should not be the only agenda item for the Iran Six talks. Opposition leader Mousavi criticized President Ahmadinejad's response to new UN sanctions. Tehran promoted "Islamic haircuts."
McCain: Israel not planning strike on Iranian nuclear facilities
The UAE's ambassador to the United States said that the benefits of bombing Iran's nuclear program outweigh the short-term costs. The EU added Iran Air to the operating restriction list. Tehran backed off of a commercial tax increase after protests.
President Ahmadinejad threatened any state that would search Iranian vessels under the new UN sanctions regime. The Indian foreign secretary said that unilateral sanctions against Iran will harm India. Tehran cracked down on Western-style haircuts.
Human rights activist tries to stop death by stoning for Iranian woman
In responding to West, Iran stresses its naval abilities in Persian Gulf
Iran's PressTV continues to distort LWJ's coverage of US strikes in Pakistan
Several countries in Europe have stopped fueling Iranian airlines due to sanctions. BP issued an order to its suppliers in Europe to halt the refueling of Iranian airlines. The commander of Iran's Ground Forces said the military's missiles can "can target any invader." The oil minister said two new gas fields have been discovered.
The head of the Iranian Parliament said his country would quit nuclear talks if sanctions are tightened. The Iranian Air Force claimed it will deploy UAVs along its borders. The commander of Iran's Passive Defense Organization claimed the US has launched a cyberwar against his country.
Clinton says steel vise crushing global activists
