Where Iraq and Iran Meet, Uneasily Jul 17, 2008
To his right, an oil refinery in the Iranian city of Abadan spouts flames on the horizon. More from. (Time.com)
Playing the Iraq Oil Card May 10, 2008
Months before retaking Basra, the Iraqi government started talks with Iran about running an oil pipeline to Abadan, Iran's main export terminal. Iran also has said that it will have a say in Iraq's mega field Majnun, which may contain 30 billion barrels of oil a rival to Saudi Arabia's larger field. (Time.com)
Iran to provide power to Iraq Mar 4, 2008
The deputy minister also said two 400-kilowatt electricity transmission lines in southwestern Iran, from Abadan and Marivan, and in southern Iran, from to Haresah and Panjwin, are to become operational. That, according to Ahmadian, will double the amount of electricity that Iran can potentially send to Iraq. (CNN -- World)
Iran Touts Iraq Ties Ahead Of Prez Visit Mar 1, 2008
He said one 400-megawatt electricity transmission line would run from the Iranian port city of Abadan to the Iraqi town of Alharasa, and another from Iran's Marivan to Panjwin in Iraq. A third electricity line supplying power to Khaneqin in eastern Iraq is already operational, Ahmadian said. (CBS News -- World)
Hour-by-hour forecast Jan 3, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 01/03/08 07:15:48 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 55% Visability: 10 miles (16 km). (Florida Today)
If Iran's Guards strike back ... Nov 30, 2007
A basic scenario involves a comprehensive US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, naval forces, information and technology support system (especially those linked to nuclear sites in Bushehr, Isfahan and Tehran) and finally the bombing of IRGC ground force units stationed near the strategic cities of Abadan, Ahvaz, Chah Bahar, Dezful, Hamadan, Khoramshahr and Mashahd. The United States, possibly with the help of Israel, could help stave off Iranian retaliation by destroying Iran's command air... (Asia Times Online)
WEATHER: Thunderstorms possible Aug 28, 2007
Weather - 7-day Forecast Summaries. Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 08/28/07 09:30:35 EDT. (Florida Today)
Iran spares no efforts to help Iraq, says Ahmadinejad (Roundup) Jun 27, 2007
Talabani was in Tehran last November and signed agreements in the fields of educational and industrial cooperation and construction of an oil pipeline between the southern Iraqi city of Basra and Iran's nearby port of Abadan. 2007 dpa - Deutsche Presse-Agentur. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Gulf's new Ground Zero Apr 6, 2007
Fariba's childhood was scarred by the experience of having to leave her hometown of Abadan after Iraqi troops invaded in 1980. "None of my friends listens to the news but prefer to talk about the shopping they did that day. When I tell them that we might experience war again, they shrug and say it doesn't make any difference.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
President Ahmadinejad on Su00004000nday renewed his former statement on success of the nuclear program by saying that "the people will hear good news in this respect", IRNA said. Apr 2, 2007
IRNA gave no more details about Ahmadinejad's remarks, but said that the president made the remarks at Abadan airport in the southwestern province of Khuzestan after he wrapped up his visit to the oil-rich province. Addressing a mass rally in Tehran on Feb. 11 marking the 28th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Ahmadinejad said that Tehran would make major announcements on its nuclear program by April 9. (Xinhuanet, China)
Murky border complicates Iran-Britain standoff Mar 29, 2007
Major port cities of both countries Basra in Iraq and Khorramshahr and Abadan in Iran lie on its banks. Because the waterway is so important, both Iraq and Iran have long sought to promote their own interests in determining who has the right to use it and under what conditions. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
UK Sailors Seized in Long-Contested Waters Mar 24, 2007
The Iranian cities of Abadan and Khorramshahr lie along the waterway. Michael O'Hanlon, senior fellow of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, said the Iranian interest in defending its claims explains the move against the British. (Newsmax)
World Briefings: Iran port bustles in shadow of war Mar 14, 2007
"Sometimes, I think I'm the only worried person here," said Fariba, a middle-aged housewife raising two daughters, whose own childhood was scarred by having to flee her hometown of Abadan after Iraqi troops invaded in 1980. "None of my friends listen to the news. They prefer to talk about the shopping they did that day. When I tell them we might experience war again, they shrug and say it doesn't make any difference." "My mother is very nervous," explained Parinaz, her 18-year-old daughter, who... (Washington Times, DC)
Turkmenistan: What Chance of a Thaw? Jan 31, 2007
Apart from Berdymuhammedov, the candidates are: - Amanniaz Atajikov, deputy governor of the northern Dashoguz province;- Orazmurat Garajaev, mayor of Abadan, a town in the central Ahal region;- Muhammetnazar Gurbanov, head of the Karabekaul district, in the eastern Lebap region;- Ishanguly Nuriev, deputy minister for the oil industry and mineral resources;- Ashirniaz Pomanov, mayor of the western port city of Turkmenbashi (formerly Krasnovodsk) in the western Balkan province. It is notable that... (Ocnus.net)
Ritter: Iraq, Iran, and WMDs Jan 31, 2007
The majority of Irans refining capacity - located in Abadan and other areas along the Iraqi border - were destroyed in the fighting with Iraq. By the late 80s when they started talking about restarting their nuclear energy program, there was a question as to what it would take to win the war against Iraq. (Zmag.org)
Local man sees the world, finds home is where the heart is Jan 28, 2007
From 1968 to 1971, Wells, his first wife and two sons, lived in Abadan, Iran, while he worked for the National Iranian Oil Company, operated by Royal Shell and Dutch Shell. Iran wasn't the friendliest place, even then. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
