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'Israeli attack on Iran will pull US into massive battle'
The West should drop the Libyan scenario when dealing with Syria. The country's opposition is neither homogenous, nor ideologically transparent, and the West cannot be completely sure who it is supporting, political editor Mehdi Hasan told RT. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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Inside Story - Will Israel attack Iran?
Has the countdown to attack Iran begun already? Would Israel go it alone? And what would the regional implications be? Guests: Yaakov Katz, defence analyst and author; Mohammad Marandi, professor of political science at the University of Tehran.

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'US Intel scapegoats Iran retaliation'
Iran could launch terror attacks on America if threatened, but has yet to develop a nuclear bomb, US spy agencies have announced. However, experts believe the report's allegations are baseless and jeopardize the 5+1 talks on Iran's nuclear program. Robert Parry, investigative journalist with the Consortium News web site talks to RT suggesting the warning that Iran could attack the US is "overplayed". He adds Iran can in fact retaliate if it comes to believe that the "US really engages in attacks inside Iran." RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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'Europe coughing up cash for US military gamble in Iran'
Europeans should ask why they are to pay for an American-Israeli adventure in Iran during a time of unprecedented austerity, political analyst Chris Bambery told RT. Iran says it will definitely stop oil exports to "certain" European countries, while the decision to cut supplies to further EU states is still in discussion. This comes as Tehran's response to an EU oil embargo that was set to come into force on July 1. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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War on an 'If': 'Iran threat a tool of regime change'
Inspectors from the UN's nuclear watchdog say Iran seems committed to resolving all nuclear issues. The statement comes after a three-day visit by the IAEA, which Tehran's called "constructive". Experts have been attempting to verify the peaceful nature of Iran's atomic programme. The West has recently stepped up economic sanctions against the Islamic state, suspecting it of developing nuclear weapons. Washington's intelligence chief has warned of an increasing likelihood that Iran could attack America or its allies. The US is beefing up its military presence in the Persian Gulf, by sending a third aircraft carrier to the region. Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern says people have been misled into thinking Iran is a clear and present danger. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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Ex-CIA Officer: Worst-case Iran scenario is WW3!
Washington is fully prepared for an armed conflict with Iran -- says the US defence department. The Pentagon chief Leon Panetta says there's still room for dialogue but sufficient military forces are in the Persian Gulf in case Tehran decides to block a vital oil route there. This comes after Iran said it would close the Strait of Hormuz only if the country's security -- and the security of its nuclear facilities -- is threatened. Tehran is backed by Russia which says military action would bring disastrous results. Iran agreed to resume six-party talks over its atomic programme. But there are fears the country is already under attack, after the latest murder of one of its nuclear scientists, which Tehran blames on Israel. Former CIA officer Philip Giraldi says a military confrontation in the Gulf could lead to a new world war. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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'CIA & Mossad penetrated Iran via UN nuclear mission'
US Senate lawmakers have released a plan for a new round of sanctions targeting Iran's energy sector. The bill aimed at choking funds, used by Tehran to allegedly develop nuclear weapons, will be mulled over on Thursday. But while Washington shows no sign of easing up on Tehran, Iran's Foreign Minister has welcomed the extension of the IAEA mission in the country. A team of UN nuclear inspectors may now prolong their stay in Iran beyond the initially planned three days. The minister was optimistic about the possible renewal of nuclear negotiations saying the IAEA visit is a step towards easing the tensions. However, American Radio host, Ralph Schoenman is skeptical about the talks as he thinks the UN body is under too much western influence. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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Article says Israel may attack Iran in April
The Washington Post claims that US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta believes there is a growing possibility that Israel will attack Iran as early as April. An opinion article published on Thursday says the strike is likely to happen either in April, May, or June. Panetta and the Pentagon both declined to comment on the report. In Israel too, the Iran rhetoric has been stepped up, with a warning that time is running out to stop Tehran developing a nuclear weapon. Israeli officials say Iran is developing a weapon that can reach the US, while Iran maintains its nuclear programme is for civilian purposes. Al Jazeera's Nicole Johnston reports.

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Strait Jacket: Iran to 'definitely' close Hormuz if EU bans oil
EU nations have formally adopted an unprecedented set of sanctions against Tehran - which include a bloc-wide embargo on Iranian oil. The move targets Iran's nuclear program which, the Islamic Republic insists, is for purely peaceful purposes. To discuss the implications of fresh sanctions against Iran, RT talks to James Corbett - editor of independent news website - 'The Corbett Report' which is based in Japan. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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'Warships real deal, Iran oil ban is propaganda'
Iran has apparently found a way to stay in business despite a new EU oil embargo and asset freeze. India is reportedly agreeing to pay Iran in gold for its oil, instead of US dollars. Reports suggest Iran's biggest customer, China, could follow suit. Christoph R. Horstel, a government consultant and political analyst in Potsdam, Germany says he thinks the EU embargo is doomed to fail. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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Israel 'master of puppets' in US Iran onslaught
When America beats the drums of war over Iran it may not always be driven by the Islamic state's nuclear intentions. Would-be US presidential candidates aren't shy when it comes to voicing their anti-Iran rhetoric in front of America's influential Jewish community. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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Nuke Look: 'If strangled, Iran will retaliate'
UN nuclear inspectors have started a three-day mission to examine Iran's atomic activities. Tehran says it's certain the talks - the first in more than three years - will prove its program's purpose is purely peaceful. The IAEA visit comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the West are approaching crisis level. On Monday, EU nations adopted an unprecedented set of sanctions against the Islamic Republic, which include a complete embargo on oil supplies from Iran. That comes into force in July, but Iran is considering an immediate halt of oil sales to Europe in retaliation. RT discusses the latest development around the Iranian crisis with Seyed Mohammad Marandi, who's a professor at the University of Tehran. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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Oil-for-gold: Iran to dodge US ban with metal shield?
The EU has delivered on its threat to ban the import of crude oil from Iran, in response to its nuclear programme. The latest round of sanctions prohibits any new oil contracts, while allowing for existing deals to run until July. But Tehran is apparently finding ways to keep business pumping. Reports say Iran will keep supplying one of its biggest customers - India - but will get payment in gold instead of dollars. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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'Syria resolution - proxy war against Iran'
The UN Security Council has agreed it wants to avoid military intervention in Syria - but differences remain over the way ahead. The US - as well as its European and Arab allies - want President Assad out of power. For its part, Russia says the UN shouldn't be used as a platform for excessive interference in Syrian affairs. Neil Clark, a journalist and contributor to the Guardian, believes that Russia's stance on Syria has much more international support than one may assume. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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'Enemy is on Wall Street, not in Iran'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling for the intensification of sanctions against Iran over its alleged nuclear weapons program, saying an embargo on Iranian oil must be put in place. But Caleb Maupin of the International Action Center, an anti-war group, say such measures "are just part of a continued repression of the Iranian people." RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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'Iran to target US & Israel for killing nuke scientist'
Tension between the US and Iran is being ratcheted up on what seems like a daily basis. Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan from the Natanz uranium enrichment plant was killed in a car bomb on Wednesday. Tehran has accused Israel of what they've called a "heinous act". Washington denied any role in the death. This incident is the latest in a series of mysterious incidents involving Iran's nuclear industry. Columnist and veteran war correspondent Eric Margolis believes Tehran is willing to retaliate, but is being cautious at the moment. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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Explosive Words: US media first to bomb Iran
America's mainstream media is being accused of playing with fire for playing-up the prospect of war, between Iran and the West. It's a sensitive time with the military stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz, and looming sanctions over Iran's nuclear program. But, as Gayane Chichakyan reports, viewers in the States are repeatedly hearing how war is virtually inescapable. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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'US intervention in Iran will drag China & Russia into war'
Iran is accusing the EU of waging an economic war. It's in response to Europe considering banning Iranian oil imports in the coming weeks. There's already a verbal standoff over sanctions imposed by the US at the end of last year, aimed at pressing Iran into abandoning its nuclear programme. Tehran threatened to block a key maritime trade route in the Persian Gulf, and later backed off, but is still warning US ships against sailing in the area. Iran will reportedly hold another naval drill next month. But anti-war activist John Rees sees Western worries over Iran's supposed nuclear ambitions, as an excuse to curtail Iranian influence in the region. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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'US sanctions to starve Iranian people to death'
Millions of new jobs, manufacturing back on track, the war in Iraq over and Bin Laden gone. Barack Obama has set out his stall for re-election - and using the annual State of the Union address to do it. Caleb Maupin of the International Action Centre tells us that America's double standards on domestic and international policy were there for all to see during Obama's speech. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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'Israel tries to drag US into Iran war'
An international lawyer tells Press TV what Americans think of the US and Israel launching a war against Iran as rallies are held in America against a possible Iran war. Interview with international lawyer Franklin Lamb

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Iran spots US Navy near drill, 'ready for confrontation'
The threats are being ramped up over a vital oil shipping route which Iran's threatening to block. Tehran is holding large-scale wargames in neutral waters near the Hormuz Strait. The US has its own contingent in the region, mainly to ensure passage remains free. Gayane Chichakyan is in Washington for RT. Also, Shirin Shafaie joins RT - a researcher at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, and also a representative of the Campaign against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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Escobar: EU needs Iran's oil, shoots itself in foot
Reports from Iran suggest a fierce reaction to the EU's move to impose an embargo on Iran's crude exports. To discuss the implications of fresh sanctions against Iran, RT talks to Pepe Escobar - columnist and 'Asia Times' correspondent, from Bangkok RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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'Iran achievements threaten US'
Iran has launched a domestically-built satellite successfully into orbit despite unrelenting sanctions and attacks from the US and Israel to curb its development. Press TV has interviewed Ralph Shoenman, author of the Hidden History of Zionism from Berkeley about the West's reaction of fear manifest in threats of war over Iran's increasingly talented labor force that are producing major scientific and technological accomplishments that pose a threat to the hegemony of Israel and the US in the Middle East region.

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CrossTalk on Iran: Sanctioning Peace
Is Iran trying to intimidate its neighbors? How much of a threat is it to the US? Will tougher sanctions on Tehran solve any of the problems? Who will suffer from the pressure on Iranian oil exports? Will the UN nuclear agency delegation be able to clarify things, and what will its final conclusion be based on? CrossTalking with John Robson, Mamdouh G Salameh and Nader Bagherzadeh on January 30. CT on FB: www.facebook.com

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'War is hell: Iran far stronger than US would like to admit'
Iran has successfully test-fired two long-range missiles on the last day of major naval exercises in the international waters of the Persian Gulf. This comes amid mounting Western pressure on the country over its nuclear ambitions. Tehran says it's ready to counter any attack by enemies like Israel or the United States. Iran has also angrily reacted to new US sanctions targeting its central bank and financial sector. It has been threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz - the world's most important oil export route linking the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean. Meanwhile the EU is mulling an embargo on the purchase of Iranian oil, and a decision on that is expected before the end of the month. Seyed Mohammad Marandi from the University of Tehran says US has imposed sanctions against Iran because Tehran opposes American hegemony. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

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