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WASHINGTON (AFP) - The White House turned up the heat on Iran, echoing EU concerns while warning of "credible consequences" if Tehran continues to defy international demands to curb its nuclear ambitions. Full Story »

KIRKUK, Iraq - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday that plans are on track to reduce American forces in Iraq next year and warned that neighboring Iran risks sanctions soon if it fails to cooperate on its controversial nuclear program. Full Story »

KIRKUK, Iraq (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday he expected the international community to impose significant additional sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program. Full Story »

MANAMA (AFP) - The Afghan war and the Iran nuclear crisis are among the threats to security in the Gulf region, Kuwaiti foreign minister and deputy prime minister Sheikh Muhammed Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah said Friday. Full Story »

BRUSSELS (AFP) - European leaders backed Friday new sanctions against Iran, warning that Tehran's refusal to negotiate over its nuclear programme must be met with a tough response. Full Story »

TEHRAN, Iran - Thousands of Iranian government supporters staged rallies Friday to denounce opposition students who burned photos of the country's supreme leader in protests this week. Full Story »

KIRKUK, Iraq (AFP) - US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday that he expects "significant" new sanctions" to be imposed on Iran over its controversial nuclear programme. Full Story »

BRUSSELS (AFP) - European leaders will support new sanctions against Iran Friday, warning that Tehran's refusal to negotiate over its nuclear programme must be met with a "clear response". Full Story »

KIRKUK, Iraq - Defense Secretary Robert Gates predicted significant international sanctions would be levied against Iran, and he reiterated that all options, including military action, must stay on the table. Full Story »

UNITED NATIONS - The United States, Britain and France warned Thursday that Iran risks increased sanctions unless it immediately complies with a series of Security Council resolutions regarding its nuclear program. Full Story »

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States, Britain and France warned Iran on Thursday that it may face new sanctions over its nuclear program, but Russia and China hinted that they were not convinced more punitive steps were needed. Full Story »

BRUSSELS - World powers trying to end a standoff over Iran's nuclear program are weighing whether to meet next week to discuss tougher measures, a European Union official said Thursday as Russia reiterated its reluctance to agree to new sanctions. Full Story »

UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - Western powers upped the pressure on Iran Thursday, threatening to push for new UN sanctions early next year if Tehran continues to defy demands to halt its sensitive nuclear fuel work. Full Story »

BAGHDAD - Iraq announced plans Thursday to move members of an Iranian opposition group to a former desert detention camp in a sharp escalation of pressure on a faction that poses complications for both Baghdad and Washington. Full Story »

TEHRAN (AFP) - Iranian media published a list on Thursday of 11 Iranians, including a truck driver, a former diplomat and a nuclear scientist, who it claims are being held in the United States or other countries. Full Story »

LONDON (Reuters) - Human rights violations in Iran are as poor as at any time in the past 20 years, the human rights group Amnesty International said on Thursday. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - Human rights violations in Iran are as bad as at any time in 20 years, London-based watchdog Amnesty International said on Thursday in a report on a government crackdown against election protests. Full Story »

CAIRO, Egypt — An award-winning Iranian nuclear scientist traveled to Saudi Arabia earlier this year to perform a religious pilgrimage. He never returned. Full Story »