Feb 05, 2003

NICOSIA [MENL] -- China and Iran have joined forces to develop a sea-basedcruise missile for the Islamic republic.

Feb 28, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Gulf Cooperation Council states have imposed emergencymeasures to prepare for the prospect of an Iraqi missile attack.Several GCC states have imported equipment and engaged in tests of civildefense systems.

Mar 25, 2003

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has reported a sharp increase in the import ofgasoline.

Jan 08, 2004

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Iran and Kuwait were said to be in the advanced stage ofnegotiations regarding the division of the giant South Pars natural gasfield.