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Clinton warns Iran against moving into Iraq

By doris | Published: October 24, 2011

Full Story at CNN.com (CNN) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Iran on Sunday to not view the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq as an opportunity to try to build its influence in the country. “No one, most particularly Iran, should miscalculate about our continuing commitment to and with the Iraqis [...]

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U.S. adds more sanctions against Iran for human rights abuses

By doris | Published: September 30, 2010

Full Story at CNN.com Washington (CNN) — Citing “mounting evidence” of repression of the Iranian opposition, the Obama administration added more sanctions against Iranian government officials, members of the Revolutionary Guards Corps and others accused by the United States of being responsible for human rights abuses. The sanctions, announced Wednesday by Secretary of State Hillary [...]

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U.S. officials talk tough on Iran sanctions

By doris | Published: November 30, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com Washington (CNN) — The United States warned Iran on Friday it is prepared to push for significantly stronger economic sanctions against it in the wake of the U.N nuclear watchdog’s resolution censuring Tehran’s nuclear program. Senior administration officials spoke with reporters on the condition their names not be used said. “We [...]

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Congress ready to punish Iran if diplomacy fails

By doris | Published: October 5, 2009

Full Story atmsnbc.com WASHINGTON – Congress is poised to act swiftly on new penalties against Iran if international talks on Tehran’s nuclear program show signs of faltering. And this time lawmakers are talking about trying to block gas and refined petroleum exports to Iran, possibly causing serious disruptions in the lives of ordinary Iranians. “If [...]

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Clinton praises Obama for tough stance on Iran

By doris | Published: September 26, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com The terms of the negotiations will make or break the talks, Clinton said in an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper. Now that Iran knows its nuclear facilities have been discovered, discussions might be worthwhile, Clinton said. Clinton compared it to past negotiations with Iraq. “It’s just like Saddam Hussein when he [...]

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CNN Poll: Americans don’t want to intervene in Iran election crisis

By doris | Published: June 30, 2009

Full Story At CNN.com WASHINGTON (CNN) – A new national poll suggests that that nearly three out of four Americans don’t want the U.S. directly intervene in the election crisis in Iran even though most Americans are upset by how the Iranian government has dealt with protests over controversial election results. More than eight in [...]

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