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Trumpeting technological strength, Iran releases video it says is from downed US drone

By Scott Peterson | 02/11/13

The release of the video comes as Iran showcases a slew of scientific and technological advances to herald the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which will be celebrated on Feb. 10.

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New hurdle for nuclear talks: Iran's presidential politics

By Scott Peterson | 02/05/13

Iran's foreign minister said he was 'optimistic' about looming nuclear talks. But political sparring ahead of June presidential elections could stymie any deal-making now.

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Back in Afghanistan, Karzai shifts tone on US troop immunity

By Scott Peterson | 01/15/13

Failure to agree on an immunity deal in Iraq ensured that US forces pulled out completely by the end of 2011, further diminishing America's influence there.

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Pressure mounts on Obama to change tactics on Iran

By Scott Peterson | 12/21/12

In a letter to the White House, Iran experts insisted diplomacy, not further sanctions, will have the best results. But US actions since then indicate more sticks than carrots.

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IAEA: Iran making steady advances on nuclear program

By Scott Peterson | 11/19/12

The UN nuclear watchdog says that Iran installed more centrifuges at Fordow facility, but it isn't using more of them — yet. Nuclear talks are due to resume soon.

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Iran says ready for 'any threat' after reportedly attacking US drone

By Scott Peterson | 11/09/12

Tehran has not confirmed the Pentagon's claim that Iran shot at an unarmed US drone, but has hinted a drone was within its airspace. Last year, Iran brought down a CIA stealth drone operating deep inside the country.

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As sanctions crush rial's value, Iranians point fingers at Ahmadinejad

By Afshin Valinejad and Scott Peterson | 10/16/12

Western leaders may finally be seeing the result of stringent sanctions as Iranians blame their government, not the US and EU, for the precipitous economic decline of the oil-rich country.

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IAEA steps up pressure on Iran with condemnation of its nuclear defiance

By Scott Peterson | 09/14/12

Russia and China — reversing earlier stances — joined today in the IAEA's near-unanimous vote expressing 'serious concern' over Iran's nuclear program.

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Questions grow over Iran's influence in Iraq

By Scott Peterson | 09/12/12

As Tariq al-Hashemi's death sentence heightens sectarian tensions in Iraq, Shiite Iran's role there is getting more attention, including a potential clerical succession struggle in Najaf.

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Russian nuclear support for Iran limited by distrust

By Scott Peterson | 09/07/12

Russia has trained hundreds of Iranian nuclear scientists and blocked international action against Tehran. But beneath the surface, there is profound distrust.