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US Puts Squeeze on Iran Amid Calls for UN Sanctions

By Joseph SchumanMar 10th 2010 – 9:57PM
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(March 10) -- The United States is intensifying pressure on Iran commercially and diplomatically amid the push for new international sanctions targeting Tehran's nuclear program. President Barack Obama late Wednesday signed executive orders renewing the International Emergency Economic Powers Act "to deal with the unusual...

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Elizabeth Warren Issues Hawkish Iran Statement, Contradicts U.S. Intelligence

By The Huffington Post Apr 24th 2012 - 07:29PM

Two of the nation's most high-profile Democratic candidates for Senate seats have parted ways over U.S. policy on Iran, which is a top national security issue this election year.

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Joel Rubin: Friends of Israel, Iran Negotiations Will Require Patience

By Joel Rubin Apr 06th 2012 - 12:55PM

Iran is a complex country that defies simple definition.

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Jennifer Lopez Slammed In Anti-Nuclear Iran Fiat Parody Video (EXCLUSIVE)

By Kiki Von Glinow Jan 20th 2012 - 09:07AM

After writing Jennifer Lopez an open letter, asking her to renounce her endorsement relationship with Fiat -- a company accused of supporting Iran's ballistic missile transportation -- United Against Nuclear Iran has now released a parody video, further vocalizing the singer's involvement with the company.

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FORCEFUL MEASURES NEEDED NOW TO AVOID AN ATTACK ON IRAN

By Alon Ben-Meir Dec 19th 2011 - 10:20AM

The United States and its allies and Israel in particular are in a dire race against time as Iran moves closer and closer to acquiring nuclear weapons.

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  • 05/01/12 IMF snubs UANI calls to suspend Iran Source: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected calls by the New York-based organization United Against Nuclear Iran to close its account at the Islamic Republic's Central Bank and suspend Tehran's membership.
  • 11/14/11 UANI Announces Presidential Candidate Questionnaire,... Source: Advanta Corp NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )--On Monday, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI ) launched its 2012 Presidential Election Candidate Questionnaire and Pledge.
  • 07/15/11 Japanese firm cuts ties with Iran over crane... Source: Ynetnews - Israel A Japanese heavy machinery manufacturer said it has cut business ties with the Iranian government following a report that its cranes have been used for public executions.
  • 04/05/11 UANI Condemns Siemens for Increasing Its Business in... Source: PR-inside.com - Austria United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) : today renewed its call for Siemens to end its business in Iran, following reports that the corporation has seen "surges" in revenues there, now at nearly $1 billion annually. :
  • 08/02/10 Danish Shipping Firm Denies Violating U.S. Sanctions... Source: FOX News Danish shipping giant Maersk on Monday rejected allegations made last week that it was flouting U.S. sanctions by conducting business with Iran, claiming its Iranian ties are above board and legal.

Background on United Against Nuclear Iran

United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) is a non-partisan, non-profit advocacy organization that seeks "to prevent Iran from fulfilling its ambition to become a regional super-power possessing nuclear weapons." Along with other advocacy campaigns, the organization leads efforts to pressure companies to stop doing business with Iran as a means to halt the Iranian regime's nuclear program and its alleged development of nuclear weapons.

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