A red nose of a clown is thrown at Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad by an activist, as he delivers his speech, at the UN Racism conference at the United Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, April 20, 2009. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused Israel of being the "most cruel and racist regime" sparking a walkout by angry Western diplomats at a U.N. racism conference and protests from others. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

A red nose of a clown is thrown at Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad by an activist, as he delivers his speech, at the UN Racism conference at the United Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, April 20, 2009. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused Israel of being the "most cruel and racist regime" sparking a walkout by angry Western diplomats at a U.N. racism conference and protests from others.

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  1. Men exit the Iranian embassy to France, in Paris on Wednesday Feb.10, 2010. Green paint has been splashed on one of the stone pillars at the gate of the Iranian Embassy in Paris, an apparent protest by pro-reformists. Green is a symbol of the reform movement in Iran and of opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi.
  2. A woman ring the bell at the Iranian embassy to France in Paris on Wednesday Feb. 10, 2010. Green paint has been splashed on one of the stone pillars at the gate of the Iranian Embassy in Paris, an apparent protest by pro-reformists. Green is a symbol of the reform movement in Iran and of opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi.
  3. An Iranian protestor shows his hand with an anti-French slogan, during a demonstration in front of the French Embassy in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  4. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. An Iranian demonstrator carries a banner with Persian characters which read, "Don't extend your foot beyond the borders of your own Gilim", during a demonstration outside the French embassy in Tehran February 9, 2010. Italy said dozens of members of Iran's religious Basij militia had tried to attack its embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, but Iranian media described the incident as a protest by students and denied there was any violence.
  5. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Police stand guard in front of an egg-stained sign during a demonstration outside the French embassy in Tehran February 9, 2010. Italy said dozens of members of Iran's religious Basij militia had tried to attack its embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, but Iranian media described the incident as a protest by students and denied there was any violence.
  6. Iranian protestors, left, attend a demonstration in front of the Italian Embassy in Tehran, Iran, as police officers stand guard, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  7. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian demonstrators carry banners during a demonstration outside the French embassy in Tehran February 9, 2010. Italy said dozens of members of Iran's religious Basij militia had tried to attack its embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, but Iranian media described the incident as a protest by students and denied there was any violence.
  8. An Iranian protestor holds a picture of the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a demonstration in front of the French Embassy in Tehran, Iran, as police officers stand guard, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  9. An Iranian protestor holds a picture of the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a demonstration in front of the French Embassy in Tehran, Iran, as police officers stand guard, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  10. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian protesters shout slogans during a demonstration outside the Italian embassy in Tehran February 9, 2010. Italy said dozens of members of Iran's religious Basij militia had tried to attack its embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, but Iranian media described the incident as a protest by students and denied there was any violence.
  11. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian demonstrators tear down a street sign named "Rome", during a demonstration outside the Italian embassy in Tehran February 9, 2010. Italy said dozens of members of Iran's religious Basij militia had tried to attack its embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, but Iranian media described the incident as a protest by students and denied there was any violence.
  12. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian opposition supporters beat police forces during clashes in central Tehran in this December 27, 2009 file photo. Internet messages have been circulating about possible rallies on February 11, 2010, when Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. But the climate in the Islamic Republic is much harder than before last year's post-election protests.
  13. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. An Internet user tries to log onto social networking site Facebook in Tehran in this May 25, 2009 file photo. The Farsi text reads "Dear Customer, access to this site is not possible. In the event that this site has been mistakenly filtered please email filter@dci.ir with the name of the domain and any other necessary explanation." Internet messages have been circulating about possible rallies on February 11, 2010, when Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. But the climate in the Islamic Republic is much harder than before last year's post-election protests.
  14. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi attend a rally in Tehran in this June 18, 2009 file photo. Internet messages have been circulating about possible rallies on February 11, 2010, when Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. But the climate in the Islamic Republic is much harder than before last year's post-election protests. Picture taken June 18, 2009.
  15. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Student supporters of opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi hold red roses during protests in central Tehran in this December 7, 2009 file photo. Internet messages have been circulating about possible rallies on February 11, 2010, when Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. But the climate in the Islamic Republic is much harder than before last year's post-election protests. Picture taken December 7, 2009.
  16. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad looks on during his visit to the 2nd National Festival of Innovation and Prosperity in Tehran February 8, 2010.

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  1. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, left, submits next year's budget bill to the parliament speaker Ali Larijani, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. Iran's official news agency says the country has planned next year's budget based on an oil price of US$60 per barrel, nearly double the price from last year.
  2. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) speaks with lawmakers as he enters parliament to present his proposed budget in Tehran January 24, 2010.
  3. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, right, welcomes President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdes during an official arrival ceremony for him, at the presidency, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010.
  4. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, right, and President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdes during an official arrival ceremony for Jagdes at the presidency, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010.
  5. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, right, welcomes President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdes during an official arrival ceremony for him, at the presidency, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010.
  6. Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguli Berdymukhamedov, center, and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, left, speak with Ahamed Mohamad Ali, president of Islamic Development Bank, right, during the inauguration ceremony for a new natural gas pipeline at its gauging station in the southeastern Sarahs district near the Iranian border, Turkmenistan, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. A new gas pipeline that will ensure a sharp increase in natural gas deliveries from Turkmenistan to neighboring Iran was inaugurated Wednesday in the Central Asian nation's latest success at diversifying it export routes.
  7. Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguli Berdymukhamedov, right, and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, left, seen during the inauguration ceremony for a new natural gas pipeline at its gauging station in the southeastern Sarahs district near the Iranian border, Turkmenistan, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. A new gas pipeline that will ensure a sharp increase in natural gas deliveries from Turkmenistan to neighboring Iran was inaugurated Wednesday in the Central Asian nation's latest success at diversifying it export routes.
  8. Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguli Berdymukhamedov, left, and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, right, seen during the inauguration ceremony for a new natural gas pipeline at its gauging station in the southeastern Sarahs district near the Iranian border, Turkmenistan, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. A new gas pipeline that will ensure a sharp increase in natural gas deliveries from Turkmenistan to neighboring Iran was inaugurated Wednesday in the Central Asian nation's latest success at diversifying it export routes.
  9. Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (R) is welcomed by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez at Miraflores Palace in Caracas November 25, 2009.
  10. Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (L) is welcomed by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez at Miraflores Palace in Caracas November 25, 2009.
  11. Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (R) is welcomed by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez (L) at Miraflores Palace in Caracas November 25, 2009.
  12. Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (L) is welcomed by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez (R) at Miraflores Palace in Caracas November 25, 2009.
  13. Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (L) is welcomed by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez (R) at Miraflores Palace in Caracas November 25, 2009.
  14. Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (L) is welcomed by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez (R) at Miraflores Palace in Caracas November 25, 2009.
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  16. Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (L) is welcomed by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez (R) at Miraflores Palace in Caracas November 25, 2009.

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