Reuters, LONDON, October 15 - U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton accused Iran of spending the last 18 years trying to develop nuclear weapons to intimidate the Middle East and "possibly to supply to terrorists".

Bolton, in an interview with the BBC broadcast late on Friday, said Iran had lied about its nuclear programme and said the international community needed to react.

Reuters, October 11 - Iran must obey international rules over its nuclear program and should not doubt the will of the international community to ensure it does so, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Tuesday.

Blair, due to hold talks on Iran soon with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said Britain and the United States would continue to put pressure on Iran over its nuclear activities, which Washington says -- and Iran denies -- are a cover for making atomic bombs.

By David R. Sands

THE WASHINGTON TIMES, October 6 - The Bush administration yesterday expressed concern about the role of Iran's military in the country's nuclear programs, saying it raised fresh fears that Tehran is seeking nuclear weapons.

Agence France Presse, October 5 - The uncompromising stance of Iran's new hardline authorities in a stand-off over Islamic republic's nuclear programme is worrying some Iranian officials and leading to overt criticism.

By David R. Sands

The Washington times, October 5 - Iran's new president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has placed the military firmly in control of his nation's nuclear program, undercutting his government's claim that the program is intended for civilian use, according to a leading opposition group.

FT.com, October 5 - When Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad, Iran's fundamentalist president, recently met other senior leaders in Tehran, he suggested they should not worry unduly about growing western pressure.

By Colum Lynch

The Washington Post, UNITED NATIONS, October 4 - The Bush administration Monday tried to increase pressure on Russia to halt the supply of nuclear energy technology to Iran, citing a recent finding by a U.N. board that Tehran is in violation of its commitment to disclose its nuclear activities.

Stephen G. Rademaker, the acting U.S. assistant secretary of state for international security and nonproliferation, said governments needed to rethink their nuclear trade policies in light of the Sept. 24 decision by the board of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The 35-member board declared Tehran in "noncompliance" with its obligations to report advances in its nuclear programs.

NCRI, October 1 – In an interview with the English-language daily Khaleej Times, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, mullahs’ new president, resorted to hollow threats once again in fear of being referred to the UN Security Council for sanctions.

The daily quoted him as saying: "If Iran's case is sent to the Security Council, we will respond in many ways, for example by holding back on oil sales or limiting inspections of our nuclear facilities.

NCRI, October 1 – In an interview with the English-language daily Khaleej Times, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, mullahs’ new president, resorted to hollow threats once again in fear of being referred to the UN Security Council for sanctions.

The daily quoted him as saying: "If Iran's case is sent to the Security Council, we will respond in many ways, for example by holding back on oil sales or limiting inspections of our nuclear facilities."