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As Talks Near, US Threatens Iran Over Nuclear Work

The UN nuclear watchdog declared in a statement that it had no proof that Iran has, or once had, a covert atomic bomb program.

(TEHRAN PressTV) - Days ahead of scheduled talks between Iran and the major world powers, the United States moves to make more threats against Iran's nuclear program.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned on Friday that Iran would face isolation and economic pressure should it continue to defy its nuclear activities.

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NBC's Ann Curry speaks to Iran's President about new developments in Iran's relationship with the U.S. We'll look at the type of plane U.S. pilots may have to deal with if there are future conflicts, and we'll show you the Vietnam Traveling Wall that recently came to Albany, Oregon.

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Oregon State Police say one northbound lane is open following a multi-vehicle crash involving 26 motorcycles and two passenger cars on Interstate 5 near the Baldock Rest Area south of Wilsonville.

Iran Develops Anti-Cruise Missile System

"Today, we are able not only to identify stealth cruise missiles, but also to destroy them" -Brigadier General Ahmad Miqani

(TEHRAN Press-TV) - The sky can no longer hide any cruise missiles -- stealth or conventional -- entering Iranian air space, the commander of Iran's air defense headquarters maintains.

An Iranian general listed ongoing improvements of existing systems, domestic construction of tens of anti-aircraft artillery pieces at a level that is comparable with latest international systems, construction of air defense missiles, and active and passive radars.

Journalists Face Trial in Iran as Arrests Continue

Iran has confirmed that it is holding 150 people arrested after the election, according to the U.K.'s Guardian newspaper. Other sources cite higher numbers.

(NEW YORK) - After more than a month of detention, several journalists may face trial for "sending pictures to enemy media."

Three documentary filmmakers were arrested July 29th, bringing the total of journalists currently held in Iranian jails to 42, the highest count in the world.

UN Secretary-General Discusses Situation in Iran with Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi

The Secretary-General told Ms. Ebadi that he had called on the Iranian authorities to respect fundamental civil and political rights, especially the freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and freedom of information.

(GENEVA) - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced his concern regarding the situation in Iran and his dismay over the post-election violence, particularly the use of force against civilians, in his talks with Iranian human rights activist and Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi.

The two spoke by phone yesterday, Mr. Ban urging an immediate end to the arrests, threats and use of force taking place in Iran amid the post-election violence that has already claimed a number of lives.

Wednesday`s Sea of Green in Iran is Confirmed

Iran's so far away, but is the truth about this place even farther away?

(SALEM, Ore.) - Wednesday Iran will be a "Sea of Green" as protesters take to the streets after several consecutive days of unrest. Protesters organizing the event ask others to come to Baharestan Square in Tehran at 4:00 p.m.

Iranians can apparently move around without a lot of hassle if they aren't wearing the color that represents the Freedom Movement. One person twittered, "Going to Bazaar is safe, just don't wear green."

IHS Jane`s Examines Post-Election Situation in Iran (SLIDESHOW)

The decisions of the Guardian Council can be overruled by Khamenei who directly or indirectly appoints the body’s 12 members.

(LONDON ) - IHS Jane’s Security Editor Alex Vatanka commented on the post-election situation in Iran saying, “There are currently no signs that either camp in Iran’s election and political divide are preparing to concede or push for a broader agreement on how to proceed from the bloody stalemate.

Mir-Hosein Mousavi, the main challenger to incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, remains unyielding in his demand that the results of the 12th June elections be declared void and new elections held.

Western Media Inaccuracy & The Iran Twitter Grid

Interpretations of problems in Iran by shows like "Meet the Press" completely miss the point.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The problems over the election in Iran signaled the end of a momentary lull in false propaganda on American TV. On Meet The Press with David Gregory Sunday morning, proof of the utter and total disregard for facts was laid out like a court case against the show itself.

What they left out of the program was some honest and interesting data about the way the social networks are becoming the primarily and possibly only tool of communication for members of the "Green" movement in Iran aupporting Mousavi.

Iran Needs to Separate Church and Government

Reason is spreading in Iran, except among the Islamic base the Ayatollah intends to use to enforce his will against protesters.

(PASO ROBLES, Calif.) - John Ensign is the latest of a list of evangelical pretenders who have made headlines for claiming to be pure when they are not. Many Catholic priests are guilty too, but for different reasons. But the Grand Ayatollah of Iran will take the cake if he refuses to learn from the lessons of history.

Roman Catholicism is replete with examples of extremism that the Ayatollah seems determined to repeat; namely, to assume he is infallible, especially when his conduct is so transparent. American Evangelists are no less guilty, as has been proven time and time again by conduct contrary to Logic.

With Iran, Think Before You Speak

What comes next in Iran is unclear. What is clear is that the tough talk that Senator McCain advocates got us nowhere for the last eight years.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The grass-roots protests that have engulfed Iran since its presidential election last week have grabbed America's attention and captured headlines -- unfortunately, so has the clamor from neoconservatives urging President Obama to denounce the voting as a sham and insert ourselves directly in Iran's unrest.

No less a figure than Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee in 2008, has denounced President Obama's response as "tepid." He has also claimed that "if we are steadfast eventually the Iranian people will prevail."