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Pepe Escobar: Iranian plot was an inside job
A US government informant acting as a member of the Zetas, a drug cartel in Mexico, helped thwart an Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States on American soil. Now Obama's top national security aides are seeking new international sanctions against Iran. Pepe Escobar, correspondent for the Asia Times, tells us who's to gain from the situation. Follow Liz on Twitter: twitter.com

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Going to war with Iran on an "if"?
On Tuesday the Senate held a hearing to discuss what the US views as worldwide threats. It is no surprise that Iran made the top of the list as tensions between the West and Iran have grown. According to some reports, 70 percent of Americans believe Iran has a nuclear weapon despite Secretary Defense Leon Panetta admitting that is false. Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst, joins us to discuss should Americans be afraid of Iran and if America should go to war on an if. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com

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Univision promoting war with Iran?
Description: In Univision documentary it is being alleged that Iran, Venezuela and Cuba are joining forces to plan attacks on the United States. According to the documentary the three countries are meeting in Mexico to plan terrorist attacks greater than 9/11 on the US. Some right-wing US lawmakers are taking these allegations seriously, or is it all propaganda? Jamal Abdi, policy director of the National Iranian American Council, joins us to sort through the evidence. Follow Liz on Twitter at twitter.com

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US/Iran tension artificial?
President Obama announced today that funding for the military will be cut back. Now the Department of Defense is scrambling for a way to find out how to trim $400 billion in spending. Although the cuts seem unreasonable, compared to other countries military budgets the US still tops the charts. Douglas MacGregor, a retired US army colonel, gives us his take the defense budget cuts. Follow Liz on Twitter at twitter.com

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Iranian terrorists are "good" terrorists?
America has declared a full blown war on terrorism and terrorists everywhere but, before 9/11, the US recognized an Iranian terrorist group known as MEK as a threat to the United States. After 15 years of being on America's watch list, President Obama removed the organization that was believed to be responsible for assassinating US citizens. So why would President Obama pardon the organization? Jamal Abdi, policy director at The National Iranian American Council, takes a closer look at the possible motives. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com

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US ready to have talks with Iran?
Description: Army General Martin Dempsey is in Israel today and it is no doubt the number one issue on the agenda is Iran. In the past few weeks an Iranian nuclear scientist was assassinated, the West has increased sanctions against the country and Tehran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has admitted to the public that Iran is not making nuclear weapons, but the mainstream media begs to differ. Reza Marashi, Research Director for the National Iranian American Council, joins us to find out what's really going on. Follow Kristine on Twitter at twitter.com

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Pepe Escobar: Iran would be an excellent new field for predatory capitalism
The International Atomic Energy Agency, a UN watchdog, released a report claiming Iran conducted computer modeling that would only be relevant to nuclear weapons. The allegations for many are just another pretext for going to war with Iran. Are the Western powers planning an attack on Iran? Pepe Escobar, correspondent for Asia Times, gives his take on the situation. Follow Liz on Twitter at twitter.com

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Iran declares Israel bombed its own embassy
On Monday a bomb was detonated in New Delhi, India killing four people. The bomb was allegedly designed to kill members of the Israeli embassy and the Israeli Prime Minister quickly accused Iran for laying out the attacks. A second bombing attempt was foiled in Georgia and was said to target an Israeli diplomat. Although Israel claims these attacks are in retaliation to the deaths of Iranian nuclear scientists, Iran has come forth and said they are not behind the attacks of terror and went as far to say Israel did it to themselves. Stephen Lendman, writer and host on Progressive Radio News Hour, joins us to take a closer look at the bombings. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com

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Why does the EU join in sanctions against Iran?
The European Union has now joined the US and Canada in sanctions against Iran. The sanctions are an attempt to prevent Iran from furthering their nuclear enrichment program. Despite Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta admitting that Iran is not making nuclear weapons, the futile sanctions continue. The EU makes up for 20 percent of Iran's oil exports and many experts believe Iran won't feel the effects of the sanctions. Jamal Abdi, policy director of the National Iranian American Council, joins us to discuss the latest. Follow Liz on Twitter at twitter.com

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Obama's Executive Order: A preparation for war with Iran?
Late last week President Obama signed The National Defense Resources Preparedness Executive Order. This order gives him the authority to take hold of all of the US assets that are necessary to secure peace in times of war, essentially declaring martial-law in America. Many believe that this step was taken to prepare for a war with Iran. Reporters have questioned the Obama administration on if the recent move was in preparation for war with Iran, but the question was laughed off. Charlie McGrath, founder of WideAwakeNews.com, joins us to discuss if this new Executive Order is a laughing matter. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com

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Iranian war threat is pushing oil prices up
Energy is part of the picture when it comes to the conflict with Iran. The country has threatened to shut down the critical Strait of Hormuz where much of the world's oil passes through. Meanwhile an article in The New York Times details a leaked US war game. So the US is inevitably drawn into the conflict. So, what are the real consequences of a war with Iran? Trita Parsi, founder and president of the National Iranian American Council speaks to RT's Liz Wahl. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com

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India abandons US dollar to purchase Iranian oil
Every year India spends $12 billion on purchasing oil from Iran, but now it is using gold instead of dollars. India might not be alone; China has suggested it would jump on board with India. New Delhi and Beijing account for 40 percent of the Iranian oil exports. Priya Sridhar gives us her report.

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Jamal Abdi: 'Israel might put the US into a dangerous position'
It seems that things are heating up in the Middle East. Iran might be the next country Israel attacks and they will give the US a 12 hour notice if and when that happen. So, is a war with Iran at the doorstep? For more, Jamal Abdi of the National American Council joins RT's Liz Wahl. Follow Liz on Twitter at twitter.com

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India is benefiting on Iran's oil sanctions
Some countries are benefitting from sanctions against Iran. India, one of the biggest oil buyers is now getting their fuel for cheap. New Dehli is not caving into the pressure from the West to follow its lead in stopping the import of Iranian oil and dealing with its Central Bank. RT's Priya Sridhar has the story. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com

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Zeitgeist movement's Peter Joseph: 'War was inevitable for a long time'
Tensions between Israel and Iran are rising. Sanctions imposed by the US and European Union are starting to hurt the Iranians in a major way, as access to food and other imports have been blocked. The West in many ways is pushing Iran back to the bargaining table in terms of its nuclear program. In the meantime Israel is stepping up its threats claiming that an attack on Iran maybe imminient. But in the West's efforts to isolate Iran, India has announced it will send a delegation into Iran and has now emerged as the number one customer of the Iranian oil. There are new indications showing China will send in its officials. This global chess match looks like it maybe a long and messy one. Peter Joseph, of the Zeitgeist movement talks to RT's Kristine Frazao. His group is dealing with the global economic crisis and has just returned from a week in Israel. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com

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Iran the next Iraq?
Despite a lack of concrete evidence, the Western powers and their allies have continued to accuse Iran of developing nuclear weapons. A series of events including the bombing of Israeli embassies, threatening to cut oil exports to the UK and loading fuel rods in a research reactor have many feeling Iran is provoking a war. So is Iran really a threat or is the mainstream media promoting America's next war? David Swanson, author of War is a Lie, joins us to discuss the complicated situation with Iran. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com

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Who killed Iranian nuclear scientist?
Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan was assassinated Wednesday when two men on a motorcycle stuck a magnet bomb to his vehicle and rode off. According to reports, Roshan is the fifth Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated in the last two years. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has publicly denied American involvement and no one has come forward claiming responsibility for the murder. Jamal Abdi, policy director for the National Iranian American Council, helps us analyze who could be responsible and will this cause greater tension between Iran and the US. Follow Liz on Twitter at twitter.com

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Will US assault on Iran start a world war?
Pressure between the western powers and Iran continue to soar. Over the weekend Iran shot down a US drone flying in Iranian airspace. This is just one of a series of unfortunate events between Iran and the US. If the US goes to Iran who stands to benefit? Tariq Ali, author, joins us to help answer this question. Follow Liz on Twitter at twitter.com

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Obama freezes all Iranian assets in the US
The United States has escalated tensions with Iran once again, this after President Obama called for a freeze of all Iranian assets held in the US. The executive order signed on Monday was in reaction to what the US is calling "deceptive practices" by Iran. Israel has also joined in by stepping up threats against Iran, and US Secretary Defense Leon Panetta has acknowledged Israel may attack Iran in the next 90 days. Vijay Prashad, director of International Studies at Trinity College, takes a deeper look on the escalated possibility of war. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com

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War with Iran weeks away?
Tensions between Tehran and the West continue to escalate. On Sunday Iran claims to have shot down a US drone flying over the country. US officials have confirmed the drone that crashed in Iran was part of a CIA mission. But also a number of scientists involved in Iran's nuclear program have gone missing or have been assassinated. Iranian government buildings have been blown up as well. Are all these events a build up to a full blown war with Iran? Anthony A. Shaffer from the Center for Advanced Defense Studies joins us to analyze the situation for potential war. Follow Liz on Twitter at twitter.com

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US and EU joining forces to seize Iran's oil?
The European Union has now jumped on the sanctions bandwagon. The EU joins the US and Canada in sanctions against Iran for allegedly pursuing nuclear weapons. The countries involved in the sanctions hope Iran changes its mind on the alleged enrichment program, but many feel this is a flawed strategy because the IAEA report doesn't show concrete evidence that Iran is enriching uranium for weapons, and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has echoed the report and declared Iran is not armed. The EU still unites with the West and Doctor Sara Vakhshouri, author and independent consultant, joins us to find out what the sanctions really accomplish. Follow Liz on Twitter at twitter.com

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Iran goes nuclear
For the first time in history Iran has a nuclear power plant. The facility is the first of its kind in the Middle East. The plant located in Bushehr will be operating at 35-40 percent of its capacity with the help of Russia. Russia plans to help at the facilities for the next three years to help the Iranian staff.

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US and Iran on a collision course?
The relationship between Iran and the West hasn't been in good terms for the past several decades and with recent events things seem to have gotten a little rockier. Both sides have made questionable threats, all of which have pushed the two countries closer to war. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has declared that Iran has abandoned all plans to develop nuclear weapons, but conflicting reports have surfaced in the mainstream media. Robert Naiman, policy director at Just Foreign Policy, joins us to help sort out fact from fiction. Follow Kristine on Twitter at twitter.com

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US already in covert war with Iran?
The US and Iran seem to be engaged in a political game that could be dangerous. The US, UK and Canada announced stricter sanctions on Iran that targets its oil and gas industry. Since then, key scientists involved in Iran's nuclear program have been assassinated and several Iranian government buildings have been blown up. These series of mysterious incidents have led many to believe the US is attempting to stop Iran from allegedly building up their nuclear program. Jamal Abdi, policy director at the National Iranian American Council, helps analyze the new sanctions and the recent events in Iran. Follow Liz on Twitter at twitter.com

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US war with Iran around the corner?
The drums of war against Iran are beating louder now in the Middle East. This as Israel's saber rattling suggests an attack on the country may not be too far off in the near future. Israel says if and when Iran attacks, they'll only give the US a 12 hour notice. So, is war with Iran just around the corner? RT's Marina Portnaya reports.

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