Dec 29, 2011

Iran’s rhetoric sets diplomacy on edge

Doubts on Tehran threat to close Strait of Hormuz

Dec 28, 2011

Iranian navy chief adds to strait tensions

Threat to restrict oil shipping if sanctions go ahead

From MARKETS Dec 27, 2011

Oil price climbs amid Iranian threat

First vice-president warns Tehran will close Strait of Hormuz

From MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Dec 21, 2011

UAE revokes citizenship of seven Islamists

Move follows last month’s arrest of five online activists

Dec 21, 2011

Iranian currency plunges to record low

Rial plunges nearly 10 per cent against US dollar

From MARKETS Dec 19, 2011

Iran faces prospect of EU crude embargo

Tehran may be forced to cut production

From US & CANADA Dec 15, 2011

Democrat proves YouTube hit on Iran sanctions

Clip adds to political pressure building in Washington over Iran

Dec 14, 2011

Iranians seek to placate Saudi Arabia

Opec meeting sees consensus between the two Gulf rivals

From MARKETS Dec 14, 2011

Opec agrees to maintain output levels

Saudi Arabia and Iran patch up their differences

Dec 13, 2011

Tehran welcomes Islamist poll victories

‘Awakening’ in Middle East not ‘promising’ for west and Israel

From US & CANADA Dec 11, 2011

US groups told to reveal Syria, Iran links

SEC wants details of business activity in sanctioned states

Dec 11, 2011

SEC offers Middle East trading insight

Light shed on Syria and Iran trade sanctions

From COMPANIES Dec 9, 2011

Huawei pledges not to pursue Iran business

Follows US criticism that products helped crackdown

Dec 6, 2011

UK embassy attack fans Iran anxiety

Fear regime is on collision course with leading powers

Dec 5, 2011

Paris and London to press EU for Iran oil ban

Greece the only state raising serious objections

Dec 5, 2011

Washington presses UAE over Iran trade

US seeks co-operation on sanctions

Dec 4, 2011

Iran claims to have shot down US drone

Incident underscores tensions gripping the region

Dec 4, 2011

Syria sees allies as lifeline against sanctions

Iraq, Lebanon and Iran are likely to help

From MARKETS Dec 2, 2011

Oil embargo move raises fears of Iranian reaction

Crude prices could rise if Tehran opts for pre-emptive export ban

From EUROPE Dec 1, 2011

Europe prepares Iran oil embargo

EU to act over Tehran’s nuclear arms ambitions

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