June 2006 - Iran Special Weapons News

PRESS CONFERENCE BY FOREIGN MINISTER OF IRAN United Nations 29 Jun 2006
Mottaki: Iran to answer P5+1 proposed package in August IRNA 30 Jun 2006 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Thursday that Iran will table its response to the P5+1 package of incentives in August.
Major cleric: Iran not to talk with US on its nuclear case IRNA 30 Jun 2006 -- An Iranian cleric on Friday ruled out any negotiation with the US on Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
Mottaki: Recognition of Iran's right is key to nuclear case IRNA 30 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Thursday that recognition of Iran's right for peaceful nuclear energy and the mechanisms for restoration of the right is one of the two key elements necessary for comprehensive settlement of Iran's nuclear case.
Russia says Ukraine sold banned missiles to Iran, China RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2006 -- A Ukrainian firm supplied China and Iran with six long-range cruise missile in 2000-2001, Russia's defense minister said Friday.
Wrap: Russia's Ivanov warns of rising nuclear threat, talks up Iran RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2006 -- Russia's defense minister said Friday that more countries than ever had the potential to develop nuclear weapons and warned that individual states and terrorists had enjoyed some success in attempts to obtain sensitive technologies.
Ivanov denies reports on Iran missile experts training in Russia RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2006 -- Russia's defense minister denied Friday U.S. media reports that Iranian missile specialists were trained at an aerospace university in southern Russia.
UN: Iran Won't Respond To Incentives Package Before August RFE/RL 30 Jun 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki has rejected demands to respond quickly to the package of incentives offered by the West in exchange for Iran's abandonment of its nuclear program.
Russia pledges tough security for Iranian NPP - defense minister RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2006 -- Russia will ensure tough security at a nuclear power plant it is helping to build in Iran and will make sure that all the spent fuel is returned to Russia for reprocessing, the defense minister said Friday.
Tehran should answer Iran-6 proposals July 5 - Russia's Ivanov RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2006 -- Russia's defense minister said Friday that Tehran should give an answer to the international group's proposals to end the long-running dispute over its controversial nuclear programs July 5.
US Official: Iran's Response to Nuclear Offer Expected Next Week VOA 30 Jun 2006 -- A top U.S. diplomat says Washington expects Iran to give its formal response next week to an international offer of incentives for Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment and return to nuclear talks with the West.
Larijani: European proposals set way for settlement of Iran's case IRNA 29 Jun 2006 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that Europe's proposals set a new way for settlement of Iran's nuclear case--that is by holding dialogue rather than issuing threats.
Larijani rejects any deadline for responding P5+1 offer IRNA 29 Jun 2006 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani on Thursday dismissed any deadline set for Iran to respond to European package of incentives, saying such a subject is a mere propaganda and unreal.
Iran: New Foreign Policy Council Could Curtail Ahmadinejad's Power RFE/RL 29 Jun 2006 -- The creation in Iran this week of a foreign policy council connected with the Supreme Leader's Office may reflect a desire to balance the brash and inexperienced foreign affairs apparatus of President Mahmud Ahmadinejad with the more measured input of elder statesmen
Iran Rejects G8 Deadline On Nuclear Package RFE/RL 29 Jun 2006 -- Iran's foreign minister has rejected demands for a rapid response to a package of incentives intended to persuade Iran to suspend its nuclear program.
Iran Says No to Speedy Response to Nuclear Incentives Package VOA 29 Jun 2006 -- Iran's foreign minister has rejected calls for a prompt reply to an international proposal aimed at ending a standoff over its nuclear program
Iran: U.S. Renews Allegations About Tehran Role In Khobar Bombing RFE/RL 29 Jun 2006 -- U.S. President George W. Bush on June 27 renewed U.S. allegations of official Iranian involvement in the deadly 1996 Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia and vowed to hunt down the killers.
Larijani: European proposals set way for settlement of Iran's case IRNA 28 Jun 2006 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that Europe's proposals set a new way for settlement of Iran's nuclear case--that is by holding dialogue rather than issuing threats.
Iran needs nuclear energy for economic development: Envoy IRNA 28 Jun 2006 -- Iran's Ambassador to the Philippines, Jalal Kalantari said in Manila on Wednesday that bomb has not a place in Iranian nuclear program.
Defense Minister: Iran self-sufficient in new generation of missiles IRNA 27 Jun 2006 -- Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Mostafa Mohammad Najjar said here Tuesday that the Islamic Republic of Iran has attained self-sufficiency in the production of new generation of missiles targeting armored vehicles.
Annan confers with Iranian Foreign minister on nuclear, regional issues UN News Centre 28 Jun 2006 -- Meeting at United Nations Headquarters with Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Motaki, Secretary-General Kofi Annan today reiterated his suggestion that the country speed up its response to recent international proposals on ending the impasse over its nuclear development programmes, while also discussing issues of regional importance.
White House Waiting for 'Formal' Response from Iran VOA 27 Jun 2006 -- The White House says it is still waiting for a definitive response from Iran to a package of incentives designed to convince Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment.
Bushehr NPP launch will boost trust in Russia - Iranian lawmaker RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2006 -- The launch of a nuclear power plant currently being built in Iran with Russian assistance will enhance Russia's image as a reliable partner, the Iranian parliament's speaker said Tuesday.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 9, Number 23 26 Jun 2006
Current global atmosphere conducive to diplomatic settlement of Iran's N-issue: Elham IRNA 26 Jun 2006 -- Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham said here Monday that the current global atmosphere was conducive to reaching a diplomatic settlement to the Iran nuclear issuee.
Larijani: Iran believes in win-win game on nuclear issue IRNA 26 Jun 2006 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said here Monday that concerning the nuclear issue, Iran believes in the win-win game and that attempts are made to this end.
Official confirms Iran ready to use oil leverage RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2006 -- Tehran is ready to use oil as a weapon to defend its national interests, an official spokesman for the Iranian government said Monday.
Bushehr NPP in Iran to be built as planned - Russian official RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2006 -- Russia will continue building the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran as scheduled, the country's top nuclear official said Monday.
Steinmeier, Mottaki stress "constructive talks" over Iran's nuclear program IRNA 25 Jun 2006 -- German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his Iranian counterpart Manouchehr Mottaki stressed "constructive talks" over Iran's nuclear program following their meeting in Berlin on Saturday.
Iran rejects reports on three-month enrichment suspension IRNA 25 Jun 2006 -- Iran Sunday rejected reports on suspension of enrichment work for a period of three months.
Asefi: Iran not willing to procure time IRNA 25 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here Sunday that Iran does not intend to procure time.
US sending different messages to Iran: Asefi IRNA 25 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here Sunday that the US was sending different messages to Iran which showed there was no unanimity of views among American officials Asefi made the remark while speaking to domestic and foreign reporters at his weekly press conference in response to a question on US officials' allegations that Iran was sending confusing messages.
Asefi: Larijani, Solana to hold dialogue on Iran's nuclear issue IRNA 25 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here Sunday Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani will hold talks with EU Foreign Policy chief Javier Solana on Iran's peaceful nuclear program but declined to say the date and venue of the dialogue.
Asefi criticizes Russia for not complying with its commitment IRNA 25 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday said that Russia has not fulfilled its commitments properly.
Mottaki: P5+1 proposed package a 'step forward' IRNA 25 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Sunday the P5+1 package of incentives is a 'step forward' but has some ambiguities.
Larijani: Iran approaches Europe's proposal seriously IRNA 25 Jun 2006 -- Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani here Sunday said that Iran considers Europe's proposal as serious and expects the issue to be solved properly.
Lawmaker: Iran studying P5+1 proposed package IRNA 25 Jun 2006 -- A lawmaker said on Sunday the P5+1 proposed package is being studied.
Uranium moratorium resumption a step back - Iranian official RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2006 -- The resumption of a moratorium on uranium enrichment will be a step back, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi said Sunday.
Iran to use oil leverage in case of sanctions - minister RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2006 -- The Iranian petroleum minister said Sunday Tehran would use its oil possibilities, if international sanctions were imposed against the Islamic Republic.
Iran NPP complies with international standards - official RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2006 -- A nuclear power plant being built in Iran by Russian specialists complies with high safety standards, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi said Sunday.
Nation's legal right to access nuclear technology non-negotiable IRNA 24 Jun 2006 -- The morning daily, Jomhouri Eslami, in its editorial on Saturday, titled "Red Line", said that support for Iran's right to access nuclear technology assumes a new dimension every day.
Water treatment system of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant to be set up IRNA 24 Jun 2006 -- The Russian Atom Stroi Export Company, which is currently implementing Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, declared here Saturday that Russian experts are working on the power plant's (chemical) water treatment system.
Iran's Mottaki rejects '5 plus 1' timeline to reply to offer IRNA 24 Jun 2006 -- Iran will not accept a timeline by the 'Group 5 plus 1' to reply to their offer by the upcoming G8 Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia or any other sessions, said Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki.
Iranian Foreign Minister Holds Berlin Talks RFE/RL 24 Jun 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki says he held "constructive" talks in Berlin today with his German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on efforts to resolve a standoff over Tehran's nuclear program.
Iran: Tehran Presses For 'Talks Without Preconditions' RFE/RL 24 Jun 2006 -- EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana visited Tehran in early June to submit an international proposal that purportedly calls on Iran to suspend its uranium-enrichment activities in exchange for various incentives until international inspectors confirm that the country's nuclear program has no military applications
Iran: Ahmadinejad Marks One Year As President RFE/RL 24 Jun 2006 -- One year ago, on June 24, 2005, the little-known, hard-line mayor of Tehran was elected as Iran's president
Iran's response to incentives before G8 summit 'illogical'-FM RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2006 -- Iran's foreign minister said Saturday it was "illogical" to demand that Tehran respond to a package of incentives put forward by the Iran-6 before the G8 summit in St. Petersburg, scheduled for mid-July.
Iran Rejects Uranium Enrichment Freeze as Precondition for Talks VOA 23 Jun 2006 -- Iran says it will not stop enriching uranium as a precondition for potential talks with the United States and European allies
Mottaki: No deadline defined IRNA 23 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said nobody should define a deadline for Iran to reply to the recent proposals of the 5+1 Group, adding US President George Bush cannot and should not haste.
U.S. Accuses Iran Of Interference In Iraq RFE/RL 23 Jun 2006 -- The top U.S. commander in Iraq, General George Casey, has accused Iran of being behind some of the deadly violence in Iraq, saying Iran was giving weapons and training to extremist Shi'ite groups, and using "surrogates" to carry out terrorist attacks.
U.S. General Says Iran Has Increased Support to Iraqi Insurgency Washington File 22 Jun 2006 -- The commanding general of multinational forces in Iraq says there has been a noticeable increase in Iran's support for Iraqi insurgents since January.
US Commander Accuses Iran of Aiding Iraqi Shi'ite Insurgency VOA 22 Jun 2006 -- The top U.S. commander in Iraq has accused Iran of increasing its involvement in the Shiite insurgency in Iraq, and using its allies to launch attacks on U.S. forces
President: Iran will not give up its legal rights IRNA 22 Jun 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Wednesday evening that while Iran favors negotiation and other peaceful means to settle its nuclear case, it would by no means cave in to pressure and give up its indisputable rights.
Iran ready to negotiate over nuclear programme 'without preconditions,' Annan says UN News Centre 22 Jun 2006 -- United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Motaki has assured him his country will come to the negotiating table "without preconditions" in any talks on its nuclear programme - which it insists is for peaceful purposes, but which the United States and others see as a weapons threat.
UN Secretary-General Says Iran Serious About Negotiations VOA 22 Jun 2006 -- U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan says he believes Iran is prepared to engage in serious negotiations regarding its controversial nuclear program
Iran: Tehran Has Stake In Success Of North Korean Intercontinental Missile RFE/RL 22 Jun 2006 -- The current international outcry over North Korea's apparent plans to test fire a new intercontinental ballistic missile shows that the world is taking Pyongyang's intentions seriously
US Prods Iran to Respond to Nuclear Offer VOA 22 Jun 2006 -- A senior U.S. official has called on Iran to quickly respond to a U.S.-backed offer of incentives aimed at resolving the standoff over Tehran's nuclear program.
Iran Should Respond to Nuclear Offer Soon, Say U.S. and EU Washington File 21 Jun 2006 -- President Bush and European Union (EU) leaders together called on Iran to respond to the international community's offer concerning its nuclear activities, warning that "time is limited," and that its answer should come in "weeks, not months."
FM: No deadline for Iran to respond to EU incentives package IRNA 21 Jun 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Tuesday said that Iran was under no deadline to respond to the the 5+1 Group's incentives package.
Iran will remain committed to NPT IRNA 21 Jun 2006 -- Iran will remain committed to the Non-Proliferation Treaty as long as it enjoys its privileges such as access to nuclear technology based on Article 4 of the NPT, a Majlis deputy said here Wednesday.
Iran: U.S., EU Call For Action Now On Nuclear Proposal RFE/RL 21 Jun 2006 -- It's been two weeks since Iran was presented a six-nation plan for resolving the crisis over Tehran's nuclear program
Iran Says It Will Respond To Nuclear Proposal In August RFE/RL 21 Jun 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad said today that his country will reply by August 22 to an international package of incentives aimed at persuading Iran to abandon sensitive nuclear activities.
Bush, EU Leaders United on Iran VOA 21 Jun 2006 -- President Bush and European Union leaders say they are united on Iran and pledge to work together to resolve lingering differences on issues of trade and the fate of the U.S. detention camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Iran to respond to incentives by August 22 - president RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2006 -- Iran will respond to a package of incentives put forward by the Iran-6 by August 22, the country's president said on national television Wednesday.
Bush: World Does Not Want Iran to Have Nuclear Weapons VOA 21 Jun 2006 -- President Bush says the major world powers are united in the goal of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Soltanieh: Iran against nuclear weapons, use of HEU IRNA 20 Jun 2006 -- Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said that Iran has always been against nuclear weapons and use of highly enriched uranium (HEU).
Iran's top diplomat lauds Iran 6 incentives, but gives no reply RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2006 -- Iran's foreign minister Tuesday spoke positively about a package of incentives proposed by six international negotiators on Iran's controversial nuclear program but said it had set no deadline for a response.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 9, Number 22 19 Jun 2006
Iran's Leaders Should View Nuclear Offer as "Historic Opportunity" Washington File 19 Jun 2006 -- President Bush urged the Iranian government to accept what he termed a "reasonable offer" from the United States and the international community that would give Iran positive incentives in return for halting its uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities.
Bush Warns Iran Not To Reject International Offer RFE/RL 19 Jun 2006 -- U.S. President George W. Bush has repeated the U.S. demand that Iran suspend its controversial nuclear activities or face "progressively stronger political and economic sanctions."
Iran: Tehran's Diplomatic Shuffle Leaves Vexing Question RFE/RL 19 Jun 2006 -- Tehran is expected to dispatch new ambassadors to London and Paris as part of an ongoing diplomatic shuffle that began shortly after President Mahmud Ahmadinejad's inauguration in August
Bush Says Iran Faces Isolation, Sanctions if it Rejects International Incentives Package VOA 19 Jun 2006 -- President Bush says Iran faces greater isolation and heavier sanctions, if it rejects an international package of incentives to suspend uranium enrichment
FM spokesman: Iran urges talks with no preconditions IRNA 18 Jun 2006 -- Iran on Sunday said it would not resume a new round of international talks with preconditions over its nuclear program.
Asefi: Talks with US not on Iran's agenda IRNA 18 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday said that talks with the US is not on Iran's agenda for the time being.
Iran rejects any preconditions in nuclear talks - ministry RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2006 -- Iran rejects any preconditions in the talks on its nuclear program, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi said Sunday.
Iran to give "transparent" response to Europe's incentives package: FM IRNA 17 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Saturday said Iran would give a quite transparent response to Europe's package of incentives.
Trust in NPT may be undermined - Iran's Foreign Ministry RIA Novosti 17 Jun 2006 -- Biased restrictions on the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes may seriously undermine trust in the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty, Iran's deputy foreign minister said.
Tehran to give "transparent" answer to Iran 6 proposals - FM RIA Novosti 17 Jun 2006 -- Tehran will give an "absolutely transparent" answer to the Iran Six's package of proposals to settle the crisis around the Iranian nuclear program, the country's foreign minister said Saturday.
To beat or not to beat Iran RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2006 -- Things are getting curioser and curioser in the United States as encouraging news comes from Tehran in response to the latest six-party nuclear offer.
Ayat. Kashani: US' anti-Iran charges are bubbles on limpid water IRNA 16 Jun 2006 -- A senior cleric on Friday dismissed hues and cries by certain states, led by the US and Israel, against Iran's peaceful nuclear program and against its SCO observer state membership, saying the claims are "foams and bubbles" caused by the US and its allies on the limpid water.
Rice: Iran Has Made Positive Statements About Nuclear Proposal VOA 16 Jun 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Iran has made positive statements about an international incentives package aimed at curbing Tehran's sensitive nuclear activities.
Iran: New Signals Could Hint At Nuclear Pressure From Moscow, Beijing RFE/RL 16 Jun 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad today called a package of international incentives aimed at persuading Tehran to abandon sensitive nuclear activities "a step forward."
Iranian president upbeat on West's nuclear problem proposals RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2006 -- Iran's president said Friday that proposals put forward by six nations in a bid to solve the crisis around the country's nuclear program were a step forward.
Russia expects swift answer on nuclear talks from Iran - Lavrov RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2006 -- Russia's foreign minister said Friday he expects an answer from Iran on starting talks to resolve the crisis around its nuclear program in the near future.
Iran, China Leaders to Discuss Iran Nuclear Program VOA 16 Jun 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao, are due to meet Friday in Shanghai for talks likely to focus on Iran's controversial nuclear program.
Iranian Leader Considers Package of Incentives for Nuclear Freeze a Step Forward VOA 16 Jun 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he considers an offer of incentives by the U.S. and other nations a step forward in solving the controversy over his country's nuclear programs.
US Senate Endorses Bush Approach on Iran VOA 15 Jun 2006 -- The U.S. Senate has expressed its support for President Bush's efforts to seek a diplomatic solution to the standoff over Iran's nuclear program, and voted down a proposal to impose sanctions on companies investing in Iranian energy development.
FM calls on 5+1 Group to remove ambiguities in new proposal IRNA 15 Jun 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here on Wednesday called on representatives of the 5+1 Group to continue in their efforts to remove ambiguities in their package of incentives offered to Tehran.
Ahmadinejad: EU package a "step forward" to peaceful solution of Iran's N-case IRNA 15 Jun 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Thursday that the 5+1 Group's incentives package for Iran is a "step forward" in efforts to find a peaceful solution to his country's nuclear standoff with the West.
Supreme Leader: Iran's access to nuclear technology, a historical move IRNA 15 Jun 2006 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei here Thursday said that the honorable move of Iranian youth to access indigenous nuclear technology is a historical move contributing to promotion of civilization and urged that it should expand in various directions.
Soltanieh: Return of nuclear dossier to IAEA, only way to solve it IRNA 15 Jun 2006 -- Iran's ambassador and envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said that non-interference of the United Nations Security Council in Iran's nuclear issue and return of the dossier to the UN nuclear watchdog is the only proper way to solve the remaining minor points.
Soltanieh: Atmosphere dominating IAEA Board meeting calm IRNA 15 Jun 2006 -- Iran's ambassador and envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said here Thursday that the general atmosphere dominating the IAEA Board of Governors current meeting on Iran's nuclear issue is much more calm.
Iran/Russia: Putin Says Iran Is Ready To Resume Nuclear Dialog RFE/RL 15 Jun 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad held talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of a Eurasian summit in Shanghai today
United States Urges IAEA Members To Help Bring Iran to the Table Washington File 15 Jun 2006 -- The U.S. representative to International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors appealed to its member states for more help in convincing Iran to suspend nuclear activities and join the United States and its European allies in negotiations.
Putin Says Iran Has Right To Nuclear Technology RFE/RL 15 Jun 2006 -- Speaking in Shanghai, where he met Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit today, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Iran has a right to develop nuclear technology.
Iran's Supreme Leader Vows To Resist Western Pressure RFE/RL 15 Jun 2006 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said today Tehran would continue to resist Western pressure over its nuclear energy program.
Russia's Putin says Iran must allay world's nuclear concerns RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2006 -- Iran has the right to develop nuclear energy programs if the international community's concerns are allayed, Russia's president said at a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Thursday.
Iran ready for direct talks on nuclear problem - Putin RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2006 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday Iran was ready to hold direct talks on its long-running nuclear problem and would soon propose a timeframe.
Iran to continue nuclear research program - Khamenei RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2006 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday Iran would not back down over its nuclear program and would continue with scientific research.
Putin: Iran Ready to Enter Talks Soon VOA 15 Jun 2006 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says Iran is responding positively to an international incentives offer to suspend sensitive nuclear work and enter negotiations on its nuclear program.
Asefi optimistic about future nuclear talks with Europe IRNA 14 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Wednesday expressed optimism future talks with Europe on the nuclear issue would bear fruit in a reasonable way.
FM: Comprehensive understanding possible if political will, goodwill exist IRNA 14 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Wednesday said comprehensive understanding on Iran's nuclear case can be achieved if goodwill and serious political will exist.
Larijani says Iran ready to cooperate to resolve nuclear row IRNA 13 Jun 2006 -- Secretary of Iran Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said here Monday that Iran is ready to cooperate fully to resolve the concerns of Persian Gulf nations.
Moscow urges start of talks between Iran, Group 5+1 IRNA 13 Jun 2006 -- Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mikhail Kamynin on Tuesday expressed the hope that negotiations between Iran and the Group 5+1 will begin on Iran's nuclear issues on the basis of the group's recent proposed package of incentives.
IAEA's Board of Governors meets for second day IRNA 13 Jun 2006 -- The 35-member Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met for the second day here on Tuesday.
U.S., Chinese Companies Sent Missile Parts to Iran, Treasury Says Washington File 13 Jun 2006 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has designated four Chinese companies and one U.S. company as having supplied Iran's military with missile-related and dual-use components.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 9, Number 21 12 Jun 2006
UN atomic watchdog urges Iran to cooperate; says little progress on nuclear verification UN News Centre 12 Jun 2006 -- The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the world body's nuclear watchdog, has made little progress in verifying Iran's nuclear programme, according to its latest report, which comes as the Agency again calls on the Islamic Republic to cooperate to resolve the international dispute over its nuclear ambitions.
Central Asia: Does The Road To Shanghai Go Through Tehran? RFE/RL 12 Jun 2006 -- New variables are entering the geopolitical calculus of Central Asia. An ongoing Russian-Uzbek rapprochement is only the most visible sign of resurgent Russian influence in the region, which is an important source of natural gas to feed Moscow's ambitions of becoming a 21st-century energy superpower
Tehran, Riyadh Agree On Need For Peaceful Nuclear Solution RFE/RL 12 Jun 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki said today that Iran and Saudi Arabia are in agreement about solving the dispute surrounding Tehran's nuclear program peacefully and through negotiations.
Iran: Tehran Mulls International Community's Nuclear Offer RFE/RL 12 Jun 2006 -- On the day that Tehran received an international proposal intended to resolve the continuing crisis over Iran's nuclear program, Iran resumed some of its problematic nuclear activities
IAEA meeting opens in Vienna IRNA 12 Jun 2006 -- The 35-member Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) opened its season's meeting in Vienna, Austria on Monday.
ElBaradei hopes for peaceful solution to Iran's nuclear case IRNA 12 Jun 2006 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Mohamed ElBaradei here Monday expressed hope all sides involved in the case would reach a peaceful solution to Iran's nuclear case.
Soltanieh finds ElBaradei's speech unbiased IRNA 12 Jun 2006 -- Iran's ambassador and envoy to the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said here Monday that the remarks of the UN nuclear watchdog's chief, Mohamed ElBaradei, were unbiased and constructive.
Iran Reasserts Nuclear Right Ahead Of IAEA Meeting RFE/RL 12 Jun 2006 -- Iran has issued a defiant statement about its right to conduct nuclear research just hours before the governing body of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) begins a meeting in Vienna that is expected to include discussion of that country's disputed nuclear program.
Iran: IAEA Meeting As Diplomatic Efforts Continue RFE/RL 12 Jun 2006 -- The diplomatic focus of the Iran nuclear crisis shifts to Vienna today as the UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), meets to discuss the crisis.
Iran refuses to discuss its right for civilian nuclear research RIA Novosti 12 Jun 2006 -- Iran will not hold talks on its right to conduct nuclear research for civilian purposes, a spokesman for Iranian government said Monday.
Iran's nuclear crisis could be solved via dialogue - El-Baradei RIA Novosti 12 Jun 2006 -- Head of the UN nuclear watchdog Monday expressed hope that the Iran's nuclear issue could be resolved through a dialogue.
US: Iran Should Take Enormous Opportunity to Resolve Nuclear Crisis VOA 12 Jun 2006 -- The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. nuclear agency says he hopes Iran will take advantage of what he calls an "enormous diplomatic opportunity" to resolve the standoff over its nuclear program.
Iran Says There Are 'Problems' With Nuclear Incentives VOA 11 Jun 2006 -- Iranian officials are rejecting some aspects of an international package of incentives aimed at convincing Tehran to suspend its nuclear program.
Iran proposal will focus on national interests: Haddad-Adel IRNA 11 Jun 2006 -- The Iranian officials will present a proposal which will take national interests and rights into consideration after reviewing Europe's proposal, Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said here Sunday.
MP: EU's proposals should be examined carefully IRNA 11 Jun 2006 -- Rapporteur of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Kazem Jalali said here on Sunday that the EU's proposal should be examined with care by seizing the existing opportunity in order to adopt a unique stand.
Iran says some nuclear incentives unacceptable RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2006 -- Iran believes some nuclear proposals from six world powers are unacceptable, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Sunday.
Iran Says Parts of Western Incentives Package Unacceptable VOA 11 Jun 2006 -- Iran has rejected some proposals in a Western incentives package aimed at persuading Tehran to limit sensitive nuclear work.
Iran Urges Muslim States To Go Nuclear RFE/RL 10 Jun 2006 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator has urged Muslim countries to "choose the path" of nuclear development.
Ministry shocked by U.S. comments on Russia's position on Iran RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2006 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry said Saturday it was shocked by comments from the United States ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton, who accused the Russian leadership of being split over the Iranian nuclear issue.
Iran will try to reach comprehensive understanding with 5+1: FM IRNA 10 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Saturday Iran will try to reach a comprehensive understanding with Group 5+1 on its nuclear case.
Iran Says It Might Offer Counter Proposal on Nuclear Program VOA 10 Jun 2006 -- Iran's foreign minister says his country may make a counter-offer in response to an international package of incentives to limit sensitive nuclear work.
Analysis: More Brinksmanship from Tehran cfr.org 09 Jun 2006 -- With diplomats focused on an initiative aimed at opening direct talks between the United States and Iran for the first time in a generation, the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), released a report noting Iran continues to defy UN wishes
Report on Iran's nuclear safeguards sent to UN atomic agency board UN News Centre 10 Jun 2006 -- Just following the start of European Union-led talks with Iran over its nuclear ambitions, the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today announced that its report on nuclear verification in the country has been circulated to the Agency's member States, which will convene next week in Vienna.
Soltanieh: IAEA's Iran report bears no new point IRNA 09 Jun 2006 -- Iran's ambassador and envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said on Thursday that the Agency's Iran report is the shortest report of its kind, containing measures taken over recent months.
Iran will not negotiate its inalienable right: President IRNA 09 Jun 2006 -- Iran will not negotiate its inalienable rights, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Thursday night.
Bush: Iran has Weeks, Not Months, to Respond to Nuclear Proposal VOA 09 Jun 2006 -- President Bush says there will be U.N. Security Council action against Iran, if the country does not stop enriching uranium
FM: Iran's resistance has led to weakening of West's position on nuclear standoff IRNA 08 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Wednesday evening that unity of the Iranian people and resistance of the Islamic Republic to attempts by the West to make it change its course has led to the weakening of their stand on the nuclear issue.
President: No compromise on national nuclear program IRNA 08 Jun 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Thursday said that it has been repeatedly declared that Iranian nation will not compromise on its inalienable rights concerning national nuclear program.
President: Nuclear achievements made owing to national resolve IRNA 08 Jun 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Thursday said that Iran's nuclear achievements have been gained owing to national resolve and vigilance of Iranian youth.
IAEA Says Iran Launches New Round of Uranium Enrichment VOA 08 Jun 2006 -- The U.N. nuclear agency says Iran launched a new round of uranium enrichment this week as world powers offered Tehran incentives aimed at halting its nuclear work.
Iran refuses to discuss right to civilian nuclear energy - pres. RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2006 -- Iran will not discuss its right to develop civilian nuclear energy, the country's president said Thursday.
Mottaki says Iran prefers cooperation to confrontation IRNA 07 Jun 2006 -- Iran prefers cooperation to confrontation on its nuclear case, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Tuesday.
Solana delivers West's proposed package of incentives for Iran IRNA 07 Jun 2006 -- The European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana on Tuesday handed over a package of commercial, technological and diplomatic incentives and penalties to Iran which opened a new chapter in Iran's nuclear case.
Larijani calls on US to revise its approach to facilitate talks IRNA 07 Jun 2006 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani here Wednesday recommended the US to revise their former approach to prepare the grounds for talks.
Tehran will be able to enrich uranium on its soil - Washington Post IRNA 07 Jun 2006 -- The confidential diplomatic package backed by Washington and formally presented to Iran on Tuesday leaves open the possibility that Tehran will be able to enrich uranium on its own soil, Washington Post said on Wednesday.
Iran: West Hopeful As Tehran Studies Nuclear Offer RFE/RL 07 Jun 2006 -- Guarded optimism is the tone of the day following the delivery to Iran of the package of incentives drawn up by the permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany to persuade Tehran to curb aspects of its nuclear energy program
European Leaders Cautiously Optimistic On Iran Talks RFE/RL 07 Jun 2006 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the European Union's foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, today expressed cautious optimism about the prospects for talks to defuse the crisis over Iran's nuclear program.
Merkel: Iran Must Suspend Enrichment During Nuclear Talks VOA 07 Jun 2006 -- Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel says Iran must suspend uranium enrichment during talks on an international proposal to limit its nuclear program.
US Won't Rule Out Future Uranium Enrichment by Iran VOA 07 Jun 2006 -- The Bush administration said Wednesday Iran must suspend uranium enrichment if it accepts big-power incentives and returns to talks on the future of its nuclear program.
Iran: How Advanced Really Is Iran's Nuclear Program? RFE/RL 07 Jun 2006 -- The international community is pressing Iran to give up uranium enrichment - a technology that can produce fuel for peaceful nuclear reactors or, at high levels of enrichment, material for nuclear weapons
Russian contracts in Iran will be honored - foreign minister RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2006 -- Russian contracts currently being implemented in Iran, including construction of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, are not threatened by the Iranian nuclear problem, the Russian foreign minister said Wednesday.
UN to halt resolution debate if Iran freezes enrichment - Lavrov RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2006 -- Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday that the Iran 6 had proposed suspending discussions of a draft UN Security Council resolution on Iran if Tehran re-imposed a moratorium on uranium enrichment.
Iran may answer Iran-6 proposals by end June - FM Lavrov RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2006 -- Tehran may give an answer to proposals advanced by a group of nations trying to resolve the Iranian nuclear problem by the end of the month, Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday.
Wrap: Lavrov urges Iran to stay within NPT, highlights strain with CIS RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2006 -- Russia's foreign minister urged Iran Wednesday to honor its commitments to avoid the proliferation of nuclear technologies if it wanted to escape economic sanctions.
Analysis: Calling Tehran's Bluff cfr.org 06 Jun 2006 -- Nearly a week has passed since Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice offered, under certain conditions, to do something the United States has steadfastly refused to do since 1979: talk directly to the Iranian government.
FM stresses Iran's N-right IRNA 06 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Friday night said access to nuclear energy is a legal right of Iran as a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran will decide on EU offer in accordance with NPT: FM IRNA 06 Jun 2006 -- Iran will declare its views on Europe's new proposal in accordance with the principle of equal rights and obligations guaranteed under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in Oman on Monday.
Mottaki: Tehran to study Europe's incentive package IRNA 06 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, talking to reporters here Tuesday, said Tehran "will study Europe's incentive package."
Iran to review Europe's latest offer: Larijani IRNA 06 Jun 2006 -- Iran has received new proposals from the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany (5+1 Group) and will review them, a senior Iranian nuclear offcial said here Tuesday.
Iran will disclose views on nuclear offer to "friends": FM IRNA 06 Jun 2006 -- Iran will brief friends of its views on Europe's latest proposal to resolve the nuclear issue after it has discussed them, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Tuesday.
Solana hopes Iran's response to latest EU offer would be positive IRNA 06 Jun 2006 -- European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana here Tuesday expressed hope Iran would give a positive response to the latest proposal of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany (5+1 Group) for resolving its nuclear case.
Iran's Early Response to Nuke Deal is Mixed VOA 06 Jun 2006 -- Iranian officials are reacting cautiously to a package of incentives proposed by six world powers in a bid to convince Tehran to end its nuclear enrichment program
US Patient as Iran Considers Nuclear Package VOA 06 Jun 2006 -- The United States said Tuesday Iran is not being pressed for a quick response to the international proposal aimed at resolving the crisis over its nuclear program
Bush: Iran's Reaction to Nuclear Package Is Positive VOA 06 Jun 2006 -- President Bush says Iran's initial response to an international plan designed to resolve the impasse over its nuclear program appears positive
Solana's Tehran Talks Under Way RFE/RL 06 Jun 2006 -- EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana started a meeting with Iran's nuclear chief Ali Larijani in Tehran today to deliver an incentives package aimed at persuading Iran to halt uranium enrichment.
Iran: Solana Delivers EU Offer On Nuclear Program RFE/RL 06 Jun 2006 -- EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana met today in Tehran with senior Iranian government officials and presented them with fresh proposals aimed at persuading Iran to abandon its uranium-enrichment program, which is seen by the West as a step toward a nuclear arms program.
Iran upbeat on meeting with EU foreign-policy chief RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2006 -- Iran Tuesday welcomed talks with the European Union's foreign-policy supremo, saying the meeting had been positive.
Iran-6 nuclear offer needs clarification - Iranian official RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2006 -- Proposals advanced by six countries seeking to negotiate a solution to the Iran nuclear crisis contain positive aspects but need clarification, the secretary of Iran's National Security Council said Tuesday.
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Asefi rules out PGCC statement on Bushehr NPP IRNA 05 Jun 2006 -- Tehran on Monday brushed off claims by the six Persian Gulf Cooperation Council members that Iran's Bushehr nuclear ower plant was an affront to their environment.
White House Urges Patience on Iran VOA 05 Jun 2006 -- Bush administration officials say Iran should be given time to consider a package of incentives, aimed at halting the country's nuclear enrichment and reprocessing activities.
Iran to Get Nuclear 'Incentives' Tuesday VOA 05 Jun 2006 -- European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana arrives tonight in Tehran, with the latest set of western incentives for Iran to abandon its nuclear program
Ahmadinejad: Iran not in a hurry to decide on 5+1 Group's proposal IRNA 04 Jun 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here on Saturday said that Iran was not in a hurry to give its decision on a new proposal that was to be presented by world powers on its peaceful nuclear program.
Supreme Leader: Anyone threatening harm to Iran's interests will face nation's wrath IRNA 04 Jun 2006 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei here Sunday warned that anyone who threatens harm to Iran's interests will face the wrath of the entire Iranian nation.
Supreme Leader: Iran not after nuclear weapons IRNA 04 Jun 2006 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday ruled out allegations in the US and the Zionist media that Iran is trying to produce an atomic bomb.
Supreme Leader: No consensus on Iran's nuclear case in int'l community IRNA 04 Jun 2006 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei here Sunday pointed out that contrary to claims of the West, no consensus has been reached by all sides to the Iran nuclear issue.
Supreme Leader: No consensus reached against Iran's nuclear activities IRNA 04 Jun 2006 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei here Sunday emphasized that no consensus has been reached in the international community on Iran's nuclear program.
Larijani: Iran ready to guarantee no diversion from civilian use IRNA 04 Jun 2006 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani that Iran is prepared to guarantee no diversion from civilian use of nuclear energy.
S Leader warns US against any wrongdoing IRNA 04 Jun 2006 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei warned the United States on Sunday that any wrong move on Iran would "definitely endanger energy flow in the region."
Rice Plays Down Iran Warnings on Oil Supplies VOA 04 Jun 2006 -- The Bush administration is downplaying Iranian suggestions that any attempt by the United States to punish the Islamic republic for its nuclear activities would endanger oil shipments from the Middle East.
Iran welcomes fair, nondiscriminatory, unconditional talks: FM IRNA 03 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Saturday that Tehran welcomes fair, non-discriminatory and unconditional talks.
President Ahmadinejad, Annan hold phone conversation IRNA 03 Jun 2006 -- United Nations Security Council Kofi Annan in a telephone conversation on Saturday expressed condolence to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on his father's death.
Iran: Tehran Says It Will Study Nuclear Proposal RFE/RL 03 Jun 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said today that "if there is goodwill," a breakthrough is possible in the standoff with the West over Tehran's nuclear program.
Tehran ready to view Iran-6 proposals - foreign minister RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2006 -- Tehran is ready to consider proposals worked out in Vienna by the six nations leading efforts to solve the standoff over Iran's nuclear programs, the Iranian foreign minister said Saturday.
Iran ready for talks without preliminary terms - president RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2006 -- Iran is ready to conduct talks on its nuclear program without any preliminary conditions and on an equal basis, the Iranian president said Saturday.
Rice Gives Iran Weeks, not Months, To Decide on Nuclear Talks Washington File 02 Jun 2006 -- Iran has weeks, not months, to respond to the proposals from the international community to resolve the diplomatic impasse over Iran's nuclear activities, according to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Ayat. Khatami dismisses US' anti-Iran claims IRNA 02 Jun 2006 -- Substitute Friday prayers leader of Tehran Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami on Friday ruled out the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's anti-Iran claims, calling them "repetitive and worn-out."
UK keeps E3's N-offer to Iran under wraps IRNA 02 Jun 2006 -- The British Foreign Office Friday remained reluctant to discuss the extent of Iran nuclear proposals agreed at a meeting in Vienna of foreign ministers from the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany.
Ahmadinejad Says Iran Will Not be Pressured VOA 02 Jun 2006 -- The Iranian News Agency Friday has quoted Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as saying Iran will not be pressured into giving up its rights.
Iran: Powers Offer Incentives Package To Give Up Uranium Enrichment RFE/RL 02 Jun 2006 -- The five permanent members of the UN Security Council, plus Germany, have agreed to present Iran with a package of incentives to give up uranium enrichment, and to suspend action in the UN should Iran consider the offer
Iran: Tehran Responds To U.S. Offer Of Direct Talks RFE/RL 02 Jun 2006 -- One day after the United States outlined its willingness to participate in talks between its EU allies and Iran on the nuclear issue, foreign ministers from the so-called 5+1 group (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, plus Germany) on June 1 decided on a package of "carrots and sticks" for Tehran
Russia hopeful Iran will accept new incentives on nuclear crisis RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2006 -- Russia believes Iran will accept a raft of incentives drafted by six nations leading efforts to diffuse a long-running crisis around the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Wrap: Iran Six rule out use of force against Iran - Russian FM Lavrov RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2006 -- Countries leading negotiations to solve a long-running crisis around Iran's nuclear program have agreed that military force would not be used against Iran under any circumstances, the Russian foreign minister said Friday.
Iranian president vows to press ahead with nuclear program RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2006 -- Iran will continue to pursue a civilian nuclear-energy program and Western pressure designed to force the Islamic Republic to renounce its projects will not produce any results, the president said Friday.
US Urges Iran to Consider Nuclear Offer VOA 02 Jun 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Iran should give careful consideration to an international package of incentives for halting its uranium enrichment activities
Bush: Iran Must Suspend Nuclear Program to Start Talks AFPS 01 Jun 2006 -- America and its allies have laid the groundwork for "an effective international response" if Iran chooses not to suspend its uranium enrichment program, President Bush said today.
US offer no new solution, says Mottaki IRNA 01 Jun 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Thursday US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's latest remarks presented no "new and rational solution" to Iran's nuclear case.
Iran's nuclear rights non-negotiable: FM IRNA 01 Jun 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Thursday that Iran will not hold talks on the nuclear issue in such a way that it had to give up its inalienable right but added that it was ready to hold fair negotiations on issues of common concern within a defined framework and without discrimination.
Asefi: There is no obstacle for US talks on equal footing IRNA 01 Jun 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi Thursday said in response to the talks offer made by the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice that there is no obstacle for US talks on equal footing.
MP: US expected to do away from precondition for talks IRNA 01 Jun 2006 -- Rapporteur of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Kazem Jalali said on Thursday the US is expected to do away from preconditions in the talks offer.
Larijani: Iran ready to guarantee no diversion from civilian use IRNA 01 Jun 2006 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani that Iran is prepared to guarantee no diversion from civilian use of nuclear energy.
Iran: World Powers Meet In Vienna To Discuss Nuclear Issue RFE/RL 01 Jun 2006 -- The Iranian nuclear issue is center stage today in Vienna, where the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany are due to discuss ways of persuading Tehran to halt atomic work that could lead to nuclear weapons.
Bush Warns Of Possible Security Council Action On Iran RFE/RL 01 Jun 2006 -- U.S. President George W. Bush today said the standoff over Iran's nuclear program may go to the UN Security Council if Iran refuses to halt uranium enrichment.
After US offer of talks, UN atomic watchdog urges Iran to suspend nuclear activities UN News Centre 01 Jun 2006 -- The United Nations atomic watchdog agency has again called on Iran to suspend uranium enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, the condition set by the United States for joining in talks with the Islamic Republic aimed at ensuring that its nuclear programme is solely for peaceful purposes.
Foreign Ministers Agree on Incentives, Penalties for Iran Washington File 01 Jun 2006 -- Foreign ministers from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany said June 1 that they are prepared to resume negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program and suspend further action in the Security Council if Iran agrees to halt its uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities.
"Time Is of the Essence" in Dealing with Iran, U.S. Official Says Washington File 01 Jun 2006 -- A State Department nonproliferation expert says that "time is of the essence" in dealing with Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions, making it important to keep up the diplomatic pressure.
Bush Warns Iran of Consequences if Sensitive Nuclear Work Continues VOA 01 Jun 2006 -- President Bush says it is now up to Iran whether it will suspend sensitive nuclear activities and accept a U.S. offer to hold talks on resolving the dispute.
World Powers Agree on Nuclear Incentives, Penalties for Iran VOA 01 Jun 2006 -- Foreign ministers of major world powers meeting in Vienna have reached agreement on a package of incentives for Iran to halt sensitive nuclear activities, or penalties if it refuses.
Analysis: Terms of Engagement cfr.org 01 Jun 2006 -- The Bush administration now says the United States will engage directly in multilateral talks with Iran to try to resolve the nuclear crisis (LAT), provided that Tehran first suspends its uranium-enrichment activities
U.S. Sets Tone Ahead Of Meeting Over Iran's Nuclear Stance RFE/RL 01 Jun 2006 -- EU and Chinese representatives have welcomed a U.S. initiative on the Iranian nuclear standoff as representatives of world powers gather in Vienna to finalize a package of incentives and sanctions aimed at getting Tehran to curb its nuclear program
Iran for talks with U.S., but enrichment will go on - minister RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2006 -- Iran is ready to start talking to the United States, but refuses to stop work on uranium enrichment, the country's foreign minister said Thursday.
Russia hails U.S. readiness for direct talks with Iran RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2006 -- Moscow welcomes a U.S. initiative to hold direct talks with Tehran to solve the crisis around its nuclear program, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
Iran Rejects Conditions for Talks With US VOA 01 Jun 2006 -- Iran has rejected the United States' conditional offer for direct talks

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