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Visions of Violence in Defense of the Dollar

Unless the U.S. concedes defeat to the Asian economic powers, its only way to postpone the inevitable demise of the dollar is to use military force.

(TEHRAN) - "In contrast to the murderous vision of violent extremists, we are joining with allies and partners around the world to build their capacity to promote security..." wrote U.S. President Barack Obama.

Iran`s Secret weapon: Oil for Gold

Peaceful blitzkrieg and Israeli counterattacks - news from The Intrepid Report.

(NEW YORK) - So who’s got the last laugh now? Iran’s reputed nuclear bomb, even if proved in the making today, would take a year to build.

Yet, the more potent bomb, and less lethal to humans, is paying in gold for Iran’s oil, as India, China, Russia, and even Europe plan to do.

Washington Wages War of Sanctions against Iran

In the long run, Western oil firms and consumers may “emerge the biggest losers.”

(TEHRAN) - Washington's double-edged sword of policies towards the Islamic Republic is not only exhausting the patience of the Iranian nation but it is provoking the ire of international conscience as well.

Goaded by Washington, EU foreign ministers decided on January 23 to impose a ban on oil imports from Iran under the fickle excuse that the country is pursuing a clandestine nuclear weapons program.

Another Dictator Sets Up Shop in the US

The US helped broker a deal giving Saleh immunity, in exchange for his surrendering power, which the US did not do with Gaddafi in Libya.

(Jamestown, RI) - Here we go again. The long time US supported dictator of Yemen will be coming to the US to set up residence. You may or may not recall a similar incident triggered the Iranian hostage situation back in 1979.

The brutal dictator, the Shah of Iran, was installed after the democratically elected President was overthrown by the CIA.

Iran`s Oil Revenue Loses Green Sheen, Turns to Gold

It is a bit ironic that the EU plays this US game, as it currently buys around 20 percent of Iran's oil exports.

(SALEM / TEHRAN) - India has agreed to pay the price of crude oil it imports from Iran in gold, which makes it the first country to drop the US dollar for purchasing the Iranian oil.

According to a report published by DEBKAfile news website, unnamed sources have stressed that China is also expected to follow suit.

Iran War: US Eyes Mideast Gendarme Role

Washington has been acting very strangely lately.

(TEHRAN) - The temptation of attacking Iran long entertained by Washington and Israel is gradually crystallizing into a reality of fear and angst and has already become an alarmingly worrisome idea even for those who are wont to see the glass half full.

Amidst an escalating crisis following an exchange of threats between Washington and Tehran, US Army Gen. Martin Dempsey has visited Israel to discuss what is claimed to be an effort to stop a possible Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites.

Obama Stands Up to Israel, Tamps Down Iran War Threats

Barak: Israel "very far off" from decision on Iran attack".

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - In a stunning departure from recent Israeli threats to attack Iranian nuclear facilities, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Wednesday used an interview with Israel's Army radio to assert that any attack on Iran "is very far off."

He added, "We haven't made any decision to do this."

In Support of PRESS TV

British media regulator OFCOM have removed Iranian Press TV Ltd’s broadcasting license, with SKY satellite being the first to remove Press TV.

(MELBOURNE, Aust.) - The Guardian — Press TV, the Iranian state broadcaster’s English-language outlet, has been forced off the air in the UK after Ofcom revoked its licence for breaching the Communications Act.

Ofcom found that Press TV’s practice of running its editorial oversight from Tehran, Iran‘s capital, is in breach of broadcasting licence rules in the UK.

The Age of Wrong

“This is the age of Wrong and the followers of Right have passed away... Do you not see that the Divine Commands are neglected and what is forbidden is practiced with relish?” - Imam Husain (A.S.)

(TEHRAN) - At the behest of their war-profiteering corporate masters, the pseudo-scholarly pundits are once again prostituting themselves on the political streets of America by calling for a preemptive attack against Iran.

One recent call for a “surgical strike” comes from U.S. Council on Foreign Relations scholar Matthew Kroenig...

When is a terrorist not a terrorist? & War with Iran or not?

“On occasions scientists working on the nuclear program in Iran turn up dead. I think that’s a wonderful thing.” -

(LONDON) - The longer and complete form of the first question in the headline is - When is a terrorist not a terrorist in the eyes of the Obama administration (not to mention all of its predecessors) and the governments of the Western world?

Answer: When he or she is an Israeli Mossad agent or asset.