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October 2008

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Oct 30
New Intel On Iran Expanding Nuclear Program

AP reported from the IAEA that "Iran has recently tested ways of recovering highly enriched uranium from waste reactor fuel in a covert bid to expand its nuclear program." "The intelligence, provided by a member of the 145-nation International Atomic Energy Agency, also says a report will soon be submitted to the Iranian leadership for a decision on whether to go ahead with the project." Read More

Oct 29
Iran "Quick On The Draw" If Attacked

Iranian press noted Ahmadinejad's comments that Iran would be "quick on the draw" if attacked. "'Aggressors should realize that the vigilant Iranian nation will be quick on the draw in the event of a military attack on the country,' said President Ahmadinejad in a Wednesday address to the people of Lorestan province." Read More

Oct 28
Congress Split On Further Iran Sanctions

CQ wrote that Congressional "leaders are split over pursuing tougher sanctions against Iran next year following their inability to move several punitive measures through the Senate during the 110th Congress." Read More

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Oct 27
El Baradei Questions Iran's Nuclear Program

The New York Times reported on comments by UN nuclear chief, Dr. Mohamed El-Baradei where he "criticized Iran for impeding the agency's attempts to verify whether it was developing nuclear weapons." Read More

Oct 27
Ahmadinejad's Health Questioned

The Los Angeles Times wrote that recent reports that Ahmadinejad is suffering from exhaustion are fueling speculation about whether he will run in the next election. "The absences have prompted whispers that Ahmadinejad is on his way out. But Kowsari and others close to Ahmadinejad have accused his critics of trying to use what they say is a routine illness for political advantage." Read More

Oct 23
Iran's Economic and Energy Woes Continue

AFP quoted economists, experts, and Iranian press reports saying that Ahmadinejad will no longer be able to fulfill his campaign promise of "putting oil money on people's tables." "'Iran's oil party is over,' 'OPEC approaching bankruptcy' and 'Alarm tolls for Iran's economy as OPEC oil price drops,' are some of the gloomy headlines in the local press....

Oct 22
US Dept of Treasury Increases Sanctions On Iran

AP reported that "The Bush administration on Wednesday imposed financial sanctions on an Iranian state-owned financial institution for allegedly providing financial services in support of the country's weapons program." "The Treasury Department's action means that any bank accounts or other financial assets belonging to the Export Development Bank of Iran that are found in the United States are frozen....

Oct 22
Excerpts Of UANI Panel With Gary Samore and Henry Sokolski At The United Nations

Excerpts Of UANI Panel With Gary Samore and Henry Sokolski At The United Nations

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October 23, 2008
Contact: Joe Kildea
Phone: (212) 554-3296
Email: Press@unitedagainstnucleariran.com

Oct 21
Iran, Russia, & Qatar Form Natural Gas Cartel

The Wall Street Journal reported that "Iran, Qatar and Russia have agreed to form an OPEC-style organization for gas-exporting countries, Iran's oil minister said Tuesday after a trilateral meeting in Tehran." Read More

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