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- VIDEO: Iran 'intimidating BBC Persian'
The BBC's director general Mark Thompson has accused the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.
BBC News. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:25:09 GMT. - Iran vows to hit any country that stages attack
A Republican Guard commander warns Iran will target any country where an attack against it is staged.
Miami Herald. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:38 EST. - Iran cautions Israel and US over military strikes
Iran has pledged to aid any nation that challenges Israel, staking out a hard line to suggestions that military strikes are an increasing possibility.
Mail & Guardian. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:31:00 +0200. - Editorial: Trading Threats With Iran
Tehran’s nuclear ambitions are real and dangerous, but a military attack would backfire. Tough sanctions and a united diplomatic front are best.
International Herald Tribune. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:36:57 GMT. - Nuclear Inspection Visit to Iran Deemed a Failure
The assessment came as Iran’s supreme leader lashed out at the United States, vowing to retaliate against oil sanctions and threats of military action.
By Robert F. Worth and David E. Sanger. International Herald Tribune. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:28:35 GMT. - VIDEO: Warning from Iran over attack risk
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has warned that any attempt to attack his country's nuclear programme will meet a forceful response.
BBC News. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:16:18 GMT. - Panetta says Israel could strike Iran in spring: Report
p BRUSSELS (AFP) - United States Defence Secretary Leon Panetta believes there is a 'strong possibility' that Israel will strike Iran's nuclear installations this spring, the Washington Post said on Thursday in an editorial. ...
Straits Times. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT. - Iran Threatens to Strike Back Against Sanctions, Attack
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta reportedly fears Israeli attack as early as April to stop Tehran's nuclear progress.
Voa News. Voice of America. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:10:18 GMT. - US Lawmakers: Iran's Latin America Ties Pose Threat to US
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says Iran 'now more willing to conduct an attack in the United States'
Cindy Saine. Voice of America. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:06:04 GMT. - A Trio of Crises: Merkel Looking for Help During Visit to China
German Chancellor Angela Merkel needs help -- and in China this week, she has not been afraid to ask for it. She would like to see Beijing exert more pressure on Iran and Syria. ...
Spiegel Online. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0100.
Facts About Iran
The Islamic Republic of Iran, located in southwest Asia, is governed by
an elected President who appoints a Prime Minister and other ministers
as well as a unicameral Consultative Assembly. An appointed
religious leader, known as an Ayatollah, is authorized to protect the
constitution.
Iran's capital city is Tehran, and its currency is the Iranian Real. In 2007, Iran's estimated population was 65,398,000, and the primary spoken language of Iranians is Farsi (or Persian). Approximately 51% of Iranians are Persian, 24% are Azeri, 7% are Kurdish, and 18% are other ethnicities.
Click on the small Iran map shown at right to display a full-size map of Iran.