1.   At the time, Mughassil told another defendant that he maintained close ties with Iranian officials who provided financial support for Hezbollah.

2.   Attackers tried to kill a powerful Iranian official Sunday, adding to an atmosphere of unease at a time of growing tension between Iran and neighboring Afghanistan.

3.   Both Iranian officials and Western diplomats based here say the two countries share the same larger goals of a stable government in Kabul.

4.   A prominent Iranian official is publicly defending the giant foundation he runs, which is under investigation by the government because of accusations of corruption.

5.   A new round of military exercises could begin as early as Sunday, Iranian officials have said.

6.   A senior Iranian official warned Wednesday that those who led the days of unrest could face the death penalty.

7.   According to Iranian officials, the Russians will complete the first unit at the Bushehr complex on the Gulf Coast within four years.

8.   According to Justice Department officials, Iranian military officials selected the Khobar Towers site and helped plan the bombing to drive the United States from the region.

9.   But as soon as the Iranian officials returned, the Embassy crisis led to their overthrow.

10.   But her failure to offer any specific initiative or policy shift irritated Iranian officials, who said there was no incentive to begin a political dialogue with Washington.