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Iran against West: Air Defense Chance of Success

February 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Dmitri TYMCHUK Russia returned a $167 million advance payment to Iran for S-300 air defense systems it didn’t deliver to this country and the story evoked serious response in the world. Was penalty paid – that’s what somehow interested media … read more »

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The Conundrum of Iran

January 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The EU oil embargo recently slapped on Iran and the threats voiced by the US and other Western countries to come up with further sanctions against the country led watchers to conclude that an armed conflict between Iran and the … read more »

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Currency Warfare: What are the Real Targets of the E.U. Oil Embargo against Iran?

January 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Mahdi Darius NAZEMROAYA Who is the European Union’s so-called “oil embargo on Iran” really aimed at? This is an important geo-strategic question. Aside from rejecting the new E.U. measures against Iran as counter-productive, Tehran has warned the member states of … read more »

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‘Unprecedented’ EU Sanctions on Iran a Farce

January 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The European Union has agreed to an “unprecedented” set of sanctions against Iran, banning the importation of Iranian oil to its member states while also imposing currency and commodity sanctions on Iran’s central bank. But far from forcing Iran into … read more »

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The Case for Military Action Against Iran

January 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Iran’s 30-year war against the United States may be reaching its decisive moment. Signs of the worsening crisis abound. Iran just announced it has begun enriching uranium at the Fordo underground nuclear site, a key step to producing more quickly … read more »

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Iran: Prospects and Consequences

January 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Andrei AKULOV Iran’s nuclear program is a burning issue in the world’s most volatile region. It’s widely believed in the West Tehran is planning to go nuclear, Iran’s leadership says its goal is nuclear energy for purely peaceful purposes. … read more »

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