[THS] Iran: Stories

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Manufacturing Consent For Attack On Iran
'Iranian surrogates' preparing attack on US troops:

The top US commander in Iraq, General Ray Odierno, has accused Iran of training
Shiite militants in preparation for attacks on American military bases in Iraq.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/14/2952805.htm?section=justin

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Turkey to ship gasoline to Iran:

Iran is expected to receive its first shipment of gasoline from Turkey in at least 18
months, industry sources said.
http://www.gasandoil.com/goc/company/cnm102852.htm

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Prices Soar as Sanctions Hit Ordinary Iranians:

Some worry about higher food prices, some fret about overseas travel and others
about business, but it is clear that ordinary Iranians are feeling the effects of
sanctions
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=11161147

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Russia to Continue Energy Cooperation with Iran:

Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko said on Wednesday that international
sanctions against Iran will not hinder plans to develop joint energy and power
projects with the Islamic Republic.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/190103