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U.S. Disputes Iran's Claim To Have Captured Drone

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U.S. Disputes Iran's Claim To Have Captured Drone

December 4, 2012 • Iran has released video of what it says is a drone that launched from a U.S. ship and flew into Iranian airspace before being captured. The U.S. Navy says all such aircraft are "fully accounted for."

Guilty Plea In Plot To Murder Saudi Ambassador

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Guilty Plea In Plot To Murder Saudi Ambassador

October 17, 2012 • Manssor Arbabsiar, an Iranian-born naturalized American citizen, has admitted conspiring with Iranian officials, the Justice Department says. Iranian officials have accused the U.S. of fabricating the plot.

Debate Preview: Romney Aide On How GOP Nominee Would Confront Iran

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Debate Preview: Romney Aide On How GOP Nominee Would Confront Iran

October 15, 2012 • The Republican nominee's campaign says the Obama administration has sent mixed signals. President Obama's top aides say that's not so. That's likely to again be a point of disagreement during Tuesday's debate.

Debate Preview: Romney Aide On How GOP Nominee Would Confront Iran

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Currency In Crisis: Collapse Of Iran's Rial Continues

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Currency In Crisis: Collapse Of Iran's Rial Continues

October 2, 2012 • Under pressure from economic sanctions, Iran's currency is tumbling. It has lost about 25 percent of its value in the past week. Two years ago, the rial traded at 10,000 to the dollar. Now, it's trading around 35,500 to the dollar.

Iran's President Goes Home, His Cameraman Stays Behind

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Iran's President Goes Home, His Cameraman Stays Behind

October 1, 2012 • Mahmoud Ahmadinejad brought a large entourage with him when he visited New York last week. One of them, a cameraman, stayed behind and is seeking asylum in the U.S., a lawyer says.

On Iran: Obama, Netanyahu In 'Full Agreement' About Goal, White House Says

September 28, 2012 • The two leaders spoke by telephone today.

Netanyahu To Press For 'Red Line' On Iran

September 27, 2012 • The Israeli prime minister will take his case to the U.N. General Assembly. Also due to address the delegates today: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

At U.N., Ahmadinejad Lays Out Vision Of New World Order

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At U.N., Ahmadinejad Lays Out Vision Of New World Order

September 26, 2012 • Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad used his eighth appearance before the U.N. General Assembly to elaborate on his vision of a new world order and criticize what he calls the world's "hegemonic" and "expansionist" powers.

On 'Morning Edition': NPR's Michele Kelemen previews Day II at the U.N.

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Obama To Tell Iran That U.S. Will 'Do What We Must' On Nukes

September 25, 2012 • The president addresses the U.N. General Assembly today. He and Republican opponent Mitt Romney will also be speaking to the Clinton Global Initiative.

'Cover Your Eyes,' Iranian Woman Tells Chastising Cleric Before Beating Him Up

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'Cover Your Eyes,' Iranian Woman Tells Chastising Cleric Before Beating Him Up

September 20, 2012 • She seems to have had enough of being told she wasn't dressed appropriately. Other Iranian women can sympathize. And they note that if a beating goes the other way — with a man punishing a woman — there's rarely a complaint.

Don't Allow Iran's Nuclear 'Touchdown,' Netanyahu Warns

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Don't Allow Iran's Nuclear 'Touchdown,' Netanyahu Warns

September 16, 2012 • The Israeli prime minister, speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, said Iran's nuclear program was "in the last 20 yards." He also denied he was taking sides in the U.S. presidential election.

At Nonaligned Conference, Egypt's Morsi Slams Iran Over Syria Position

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At Nonaligned Conference, Egypt's Morsi Slams Iran Over Syria Position

August 30, 2012 • The criticism from the meeting's most prominent member put Iran in an uncomfortable position.

U.S. Navy Says It Rescued 10 Iranians From Burning Ship In Gulf Of Oman

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Steve Inskeep speaks with Jim Zarroli on 'Morning Edition'

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Romney Adviser Defends Candidate's Statements About Palestinian Culture

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It's All Politics

Romney Adviser Defends Candidate's Statements About Palestinian Culture

August 1, 2012 • A top foreign policy adviser to Mitt Romney on Wednesday defended statements the Republican presidential candidate made in Israel about Palestinian culture.

Romney Adviser Defends Candidate's Statements About Palestinian Culture

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