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Iran admits sanctions ‘may slow down’ nuclear work

Iran acknowledged for the first time on Wednesday that newly imposed sanctions “may slow down” its nuclear drive, including its sensitive uranium enrichment work, but said it will not halt it.

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China to weigh Iran sanctions (USA Today)

China agreed to discuss possible new sanctions against Iran for the first time during talks with key nations on Iran’s nuclear program.

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US Congress sends Obama Iran sanctions bill (AFP via Yahoo! News)

The US Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation Thursday that bars companies selling fuel to Iran from winning US government deals, piling pressure on Tehran over its suspect nuclear program.

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U.S. Congress oks sanctions on Iran’s fuel suppliers (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

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In Face of Sanctions, China Premier Warms to Iran (International Herald Tribune)

Remarks made by Wen Jiabao appeared to undercut the United States’ effort for cooperation on threatening Iran with sanctions over its nuclear program.

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Merkel threatens energy sanctions against Iran (AFP via Yahoo! News)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel for the first time on Friday threatened energy sanctions against Iran if it fails to step up cooperation with the international community on its nuclear programme.

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Iran ‘lifts block on SMS texting’ (BBC News)

Reports from Iran say SMS text messaging services have been unblocked for the first time since disputed presidential elections.

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