TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- The United States is taking the financial fight to Iran as it steps up pressure on its allies to get tough over the Islamic republic’s nuclear plans. But are its partners listening?

TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- Iranian Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar Monday said that several defense projects which will sharply increase the country’s military capabilities will become operational during the next week.

TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- Pope Benedict tried on Sunday to calm Muslim anger at his remarks on Islam, saying he was “deeply sorry” about the reaction and that medieval quotes he used on holy war did not reflect his personal views.