July 2006 - Iran Special Weapons News

Analysis: About Those Nukes, Iran … cfr.org 31 Jul 2006 -- Iran has until the end of August to halt its enrichment of uranium and all other "research and development" activities or face the threat of sanctions.
Middle East: Iranians 'Volunteer' To Help Hizballah RFE/RL 31 Jul 2006 -- Groups of Iranian volunteers left Tehran for Lebanon recently, despite government discouragement and denials of responsibility
Transcript: Zarif reaffirms civilian nature of Iranian nuclear program IRNA 31 Jul 2006 -- Iranian permanent Ambassador to United Nations Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday reaffirmed civilian nature of Iranian nuclear program and Iran's commitment to Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
UN Security Council demands that Iran suspend nuclear activities UN News Centre 31 Jul 2006 -- Saying that Iran has not taken required steps to assure the world it is not developing nuclear arms, the United Nations Security Council today demanded a suspension of the country’s nuclear enrichment and reprocessing activities, threatening sanctions for non-compliance.
United States Lauds U.N. Action on Iran's Nuclear Programs Washington File 31 Jul 2006 -- U.S. Ambassador John Bolton says "the ball is now clearly in Iran's court" following the U.N. Security Council's July 31 demand that Iran suspend all uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities by the end of August or face diplomatic and economic sanctions.
UN Tells Iran to Stop Uranium Enrichment Program VOA 31 Jul 2006 -- The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution demanding that Iran suspend all enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, a process that could be used either for military or civilian purposes.
Experts: Lebanon Crisis May Complicate Iran Nuclear Issue VOA 31 Jul 2006 -- The crisis in Lebanon is greatly complicated by the fact that Iran is a key backer of Hezbollah, which is locked in conflict with Israel
Peres Says Iran Uses Hezbollah to Divert Attention from its Nuclear Activity VOA 31 Jul 2006 -- In New York Monday, Israeli Vice Prime Minister Shimon Peres said Iran is using Hezbollah and the conflict in Lebanon to divert attention from its nuclear ambitions.
Security Council Orders Iran To End Nuclear Work RFE/RL 31 Jul 2006 -- The UN Security Council has approved a resolution calling on Iran to suspend its uranium-enrichment activities by the end of August or face possible sanctions.
Iran: U.S. IAEA Ambassador Urges Enrichment Suspension RFE/RL 31 Jul 2006 -- Radio Farda correspondent Fariba Mavaddat spoke on July 31 with Gregory Schulte, the U.S. representative on the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Asefi: Iran still believes in solving nuclear issue through talks IRNA 30 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi said here Sunday that Iran still believes in holding talks to solve the country's nuclear issue.
Iran to reject incentive package if UN passes resolution RIA Novosti 30 Jul 2006 -- Iran will no longer consider proposals from six world powers aimed at halting its uranium enrichment, if the UN Security Council passes a resolution against it, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Sunday.
Iranian State Radio Says Tehran Will Reject UN Nuclear Resolution VOA 30 Jul 2006 -- Iranian state radio says Tehran will reject a proposed U.N. resolution calling for Iran to suspend uranium enrichment.
MP: UNSC's draft resolution on Iran includes neither sanction nor threat IRNA 29 Jul 2006 -- Member of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Reza Talaie-Nik said here Saturday that the draft resolution released by United Nations Security Council on Iran's nuclear issue includes neither sanction nor threat.
Iran Signals Its Rejection Of UN Resolution RFE/RL 29 Jul 2006 -- An Iranian state radio commentary says Tehran intends to reject a proposed UN resolution that calls for it to suspend uranium enrichment or face the threat of international sanctions.
China urges settlement of Iran's N-case at IAEA IRNA 28 Jul 2006 -- China on Thursday stressed settlement of Iran's nuclear case at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Wang Guangya said Iran's nuclear dossier is removed from the UN Security Council's agenda for an unspecified period of time.
UN resolution on Iran must not be an ultimatum - Russia RIA Novosti 28 Jul 2006 -- A resolution being prepared by the United Nations Security Council on Iran's nuclear program must not include an ultimatum, but should make the requirements set by the UN nuclear watchdog binding, Russia's foreign minister said Friday.
Rice Warns Iran, Syria Over Lebanon Cease-Fire RFE/RL 27 Jul 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has warned Syria and Iran not to "torpedo" attempts to achieve a cease-fire in Lebanon.
Iran: Middle East Overshadows President's Central Asia Agenda RFE/RL 26 Jul 2006 -- Iranian President Ahmadinejad has cautioned against further violence in the Middle East, saying the conflict between Israel and the Tehran-backed Hizballah militant group could trigger a "storm" in the region.
US Renews Warning to Iran over Uranium Enrichment VOA 25 Jul 2006 -- The United States reiterated its warning to Iran Tuesday to halt uranium enrichment and return to nuclear negotiations, saying world powers are prepared to seek punitive action against Tehran if does otherwise
Speaker: Iran will stop cooperation with IAEA once it finds cooperation against national interests IRNA 25 Jul 2006 -- Majlis speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel here Tuesday said that once Majlis finds out that continued cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog have no benefit for Iran, it will disapprove it under the present situation.
FM spokesman: US has thrown the region into chaos to reach goals IRNA 25 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said on Tuesday that the United States has thrown the region into chaos to reach its ultimate goal of the new Middle East.
Iranian President, In Tajik Capital, Warns Of Mideast 'Storm' RFE/RL 25 Jul 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has arrived in Dushanbe and begun talks with Tajik President Imomali Rakhmonov on bilateral relations and other issues, RFE/RL's Tajik Service reports, but the Iranian leader's comments on developments in the Middle East appeared to overshadow his Central Asian agenda.
No pre-condition acceptable in nuclear talks: Gov't spokesman IRNA 24 Jul 2006 -- Setting any pre-condition to talks on the country's nuclear program would violate the rules of fair play in resolving issues through negotiation, government spokesman Gholam Hossein Elham said here Monday.
Iran: Vocal In Support For Hizballah, Iranians Go To Lebanon RFE/RL 24 Jul 2006 -- -- The Islamic Republic of Iran has served as an ideological inspiration for Hizballah since the Lebanese militant group's creation in 1982, and Tehran acknowledges that it supports the organization morally and politically
US assertion that Lebanon war is war against Iran `a mistake': Elham IRNA 24 Jul 2006 -- Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham here Monday said that the United States and certain other countries were making "a mistake" in saying that the current Israeli war on Lebanon is a war against Iran.
Iran rejects allegations of interference in Lebanon's affairs IRNA 24 Jul 2006 -- Syrian Ambassador to Algeria Issa Darvish termed as "completely baseless" allegations that Iran and Syria are interfering in affairs of Lebanon.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 9, Number 27 24 Jul 2006
President: Zionists triggered their extinction by Lebanon attack IRNA 23 Jul 2006 -- The Zionists made their worst decision and triggered their extinction by attacking Lebanon, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Sunday.
Iran ready to settle N-case through talks: Asefi IRNA 23 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday said Iran was ready to settle the nuclear issue through negotiations.
Speaker: Majlis defends rights of Iranian nation on nuclear energy IRNA 23 Jul 2006 -- Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said on Sunday that the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) has strong determination to defend legitimate rights of the Iranian nation on nuclear energy.
Iran prepared for nuclear talks without preconditions - official RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2006 -- Iran is prepared to hold negotiations on its nuclear program without any preconditions, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi said Sunday.
President discusses ME crisis with Islamic leaders IRNA 22 Jul 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Friday exchanged views with leaders of Islamic states on how to end the crisis in the Middle East as Zionist attacks on Lebanese civilians and infrastructure enter their 11th day and residents, particularly foreign expatriates, flee the country for safety.
Iran will not accept result of win-loss game in N-case: MP IRNA 22 Jul 2006 -- A Majlis deputy on Saturday said Iran would not accept result of a win-loss game in its nuclear case.
Rafsanjani: Accepting West's precondition means submission IRNA 21 Jul 2006 -- Accepting West's precondition for suspension of Iran's uranium enrichment activities is equal to Tehran's submission to the West, said Tehran's substitute Friday prayers leader Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani here Friday.
Israel Sees Lebanon Conflict Linked Directly to Syria, Iran VOA 20 Jul 2006 -- For over a week now - day after day - Israeli missiles and artillery shells have struck deep into Lebanon, while Katyusha rockets rained down on cities and towns of northern Israel
New draft resolution on Iran's N-case presented to Russia, China IRNA 20 Jul 2006 -- A new draft resolution on Iran's nuclear case was presented to Russia and China -- two of the five veto-wielding members of the Security Council, France's Ambassador to the UN and UNSC president for July Jean-Marc de la Sabliere said.
Iran Still Plans to Respond to Nuclear Offer in Late August VOA 20 Jul 2006 -- Iran says it is still studying a package of incentives offered by the West to get Tehran to halt uranium enrichment
US Official Says Iranians Witnessed North Korean Missile Tests VOA 20 Jul 2006 -- A senior Bush administration official says Iranian representatives witnessed North Korean missile tests earlier this month
Iran to work out a reply for EU package by August 22 IRNA 20 Jul 2006 -- Iran said on Thursday the special panels studying package of the European Union (EU) for national nuclear program will work out a reply until August 22.
Russia to mull sanctions if Iran fails to respond - FM Lavrov RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2006 -- Should Iran fail to respond to demands from the UN's nuclear watchdog, Russia will be ready to discuss economic sanctions at the UN Security Council, the foreign minister said Wednesday.
Experts: Iran Leadership in Deep Debate Over Nuclear Offer VOA 19 Jul 2006 -- Iran has not responded to a European offer of incentives designed to induce it to give up any nuclear weapons ambitions
Bush Accuses Iran, Syria Over Hizballah Attacks RFE/RL 19 Jul 2006 -- U.S. President George W. Bush has accused Iran and Syria of "inspiring" Hizballah attacks on Israel, and says Syria appears to be using the current crisis to reestablish its hold over Lebanon.
Analysis: Iran and Syria Exploit Crisis cfr.org 19 Jul 2006 -- As Lebanon suffers under continuing rounds of Israeli air strikes, attention is turning to Iran and Syria and the role they are playing in the recent Mideast conflict.
Iran: Journalist Discusses Iranian Opinions On Mideast Crisis RFE/RL 19 Jul 2006 -- Iranian journalist Mashaollah Shamsolvaezin says Iran could play a role in ending the current conflict between Israel and Hizballah.
No proof for alleged Iranian cooperation with Hezbollah -Lavrov IRNA 18 Jul 2006 -- There is no proof for Iran or Syrian intervention in Israeli war with Hezbollah, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.
Chinese President asks for diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear stand-off IRNA 18 Jul 2006 -- China's President Hu Jintao here on Monday asked for resumption of diplomatic negotiations aimed at seeking a peaceful solution to Iran's nuclear stand-off with the West.
Lebanon Crisis Delays UN On Iran Nuclear Issue RFE/RL 18 Jul 2006 -- Diplomats at the United Nations say the fighting between Israel and Hizballah in Lebanon has postponed Security Council consideration of a draft resolution demanding that Iran halt uranium-enrichment activities.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 9, Number 26 18 Jul 2006
Mottaki: Ceasefire, exchange of hostages with Israel to be considered IRNA 17 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Monday said that ceasefire and exchange of hostages with Israel should be taken into consideration.
Iran: Tehran Playing A Key Role In Israel-Lebanon Crisis RFE/RL 17 Jul 2006 -- As the conflict initiated by Hizballah's seizure of two Israeli soldiers and killing of another eight in a cross-border raid on July 12 continues, many observers are voicing concern that other regional actors -- notably, Iran and Syria -- will be drawn into the conflict.
US attack on Iran will endanger its interests: minister IRNA 17 Jul 2006 -- Information Minister Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei said here Saturday night that any US attack on Iran will endanger its economic, political and social interests as well as its survival.
Wrap: G8 focus on Mideast, nuclear threat, democracy - Putin aide RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2006 -- The Middle East has dominated talks between Vladimir Putin and his counterparts from the industrialized world during a three-day summit that ends Monday, a presidential aide said.
Iran Calls for Ceasefire, Prisoner Exchange in Israel-Lebanon Conflict VOA 17 Jul 2006 -- Iran's foreign minister, Manouchehr Mottaki, has called for a ceasefire in the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, and a prisoner exchange.
Russia's Putin says too early to talk about Iran sanctions RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2006 -- President Vladimir Putin said Monday it was premature to speak about possible sanctions against Iran over its controversial nuclear program.
US Accuses Iran, Syria of Complicity in Mideast Violence VOA 16 Jul 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Iran and Syria are fomenting conflict in the Middle East by supporting Hezbollah and other militant groups.
Iran Denies Aiding Hezbollah, Describes Israeli Claim as 'Propaganda' VOA 16 Jul 2006 -- An Iranian government spokesman has denied charges that Iran is aiding the Lebanon-based Shiite group Hezbollah
Iran denies allegations on its military presence in Lebanon IRNA 16 Jul 2006 -- An Iranian diplomat denied here Saturday Zionist regime's allegations on presence of Iranian troops in Lebanon.
Asefi rejects claim on dispatch of missiles to Hizbullah by Iran IRNA 16 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday dismissed the claim that Iran has dispatched missiles for Lebanon's Hizbullah.
Talks will be off course if Iran N-case sent to UNSC: Asefi IRNA 16 Jul 2006 -- Iran on Sunday warned if its nuclear case is sent to the United Nations Security Council, negotiations would get out of its natural course.
Time ripe for Iran, Europe to enter into nuclear talks: Asefi IRNA 16 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday said that time has been ripe for Iran and Europe to enter into detailed talks on a package of incentives offered to Tehran by the Group 5+1.
G8 backs Iran-6 decision to return Iran nuclear problem to UN RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2006 -- G8 leaders said Sunday they supported the Iran-6 decision to return the Iranian nuclear file to the UN Security Council and urged Tehran to respond to incentives made June 6.
Iran condemns world powers' decision on nuclear issue IRNA 15 Jul 2006 -- Iran's official news media on Thursday condemned as "wrong" the decision of the six world powers to haul the Islamic Republic back to the UN Security Council over its suspect nuclear program.
Iran threatens to quit NPT if pressured IRNA 15 Jul 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned on Thursday that Tehran could halt UN inspections and quit the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if subjected to increased pressure over its peaceful nuclear program.
No plans for Russia to change stance on Iran - nuclear chief RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2006 -- Russia's nuclear chief has denied foreign media reports that the country would sign an agreement on nuclear cooperation with the United States in exchange for altering its position on Iran.
Guardian Council Holds Great Power in Iran VOA 15 Jul 2006 -- Iran's government has long been a source of fascination and frustration for international political analysts.
Asefi denies Israeli claim IRNA 14 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi on Thursday categorically denied the claim of the Zionist regime that the captured Israeli soldiers have been transferred to Iran.
Larijani warns against derailing from negotiation track IRNA 14 Jul 2006 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, warned on Thursday that any act for derailment of Iran's nuclear case from the negotiation track will force Tehran to react and return to the previous stage.
Ahmadinejad: US, West unable to pose slightest threat against Iran IRNA 14 Jul 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Friday that despite their savage and criminal nature, the occupying regime of Qods and its Western supporters do not dare to pose even the slightest threat against Iran.
French FM-Iran-Nuclear EU still awaiting Iran's positive response to 5+1 package IRNA 13 Jul 2006 -- French Foreign Minister Filippe Douste lazie, reading out the closing communique of Paris Talks to the press reporters, said here on Wednesday evening, "We are still waiting for Iran's positive response to our package of proposals."
Wrong decision of 5+1 under US influence (News Analysis) IRNA 13 Jul 2006 -- Ministers of foreign affairs of the five UN Security Council veto yielding powers, plus Germany, during the course of a meeting in Paris on Wednesday night, under US influence, agreed to return Iran's nuclear dossier to UNSC once again.
President warns West against deceit and double standards in resolving nuclear standoff IRNA 13 Jul 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Thursday warned the West against double-standard and deceitful policies in resolving Iran's nuclear case.
President: Iran attempts to solve nuclear issue peacefully IRNA 13 Jul 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Thursday that Iran is doing its best to have a constructive approach to the nuclear issue and solve it peacefully, but that the US intends to create tension.
Larijani rejects staying away from talks, setting preconditions IRNA 13 Jul 2006 -- Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Ali Larijani here Thursday dismissed staying away from talks and making negotiation useless and formal in practice by setting preconditions.
Bush calls for suspension of Iran's peaceful nuclear activities IRNA 13 Jul 2006 -- US President George W. Bush on Thursday called once again on Iran to suspend its peaceful nuclear activities.
Bush and Merkel Push Diplomacy on Iran VOA 13 Jul 2006 -- President Bush and German Chancellor Angela Merkel say they still believe the Iranian nuclear standoff can be resolved diplomatically, even though Tehran has not yet responded to an offer of economic incentives, if Iran stops enriching uranium.
Bush Stresses Need For Early Nuclear Response From Iran RFE/RL 13 Jul 2006 -- U.S. President George W. Bush said today that Iran cannot delay forever its response to an international offer of incentives to halt its uranium enrichment.
Iranian president says for talks with Europe, warns U.S. RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2006 -- Iran's president said Thursday that Tehran is ready to hold talks with European negotiators but the United States should refrain from raising tensions around the country's controversial nuclear program.
UN sanctions to leave Russian-Iran military ties untouched RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2006 -- Possible UN sanctions against Iran will not affect Russian-Iranian military cooperation, Russia's foreign minister said Thursday.
UN Security Council resolution binds Iran to IAEA - Russian FM RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2006 -- A UN Security Council draft resolution on Iran is designed to make requirements of the UN's nuclear watchdog binding for the Islamic Republic, Russia's foreign minister said Thursday.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 9, Number 25 12 Jul 2006
US Blames Iran, Syria for Hezbollah Attack on Israel VOA 12 Jul 2006 -- The United States Wednesday demanded the immediate release of two Israeli soldiers captured by Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas, and said it holds Iran and Syria responsible for the new outburst of Middle East violence
President: Iran will not give up its inalienable nuclear right IRNA 12 Jul 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Wednesday said that Iran is willing to hold talks on its nuclear issue but that it will not give up its inalienable right to access nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
Iran calls for step-by-step approach to settle nuclear issue IRNA 12 Jul 2006 -- Iran Tuesday called for patience and time to address all concerns relative to the nuclear issue and for negotiations to bear fruit.
Rice Disappointed at Iran's Inaction on Nuclear Proposal Washington File 12 Jul 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice expressed disappointment July 12 at Iran’s failure to respond to a package of incentives aimed at persuading Tehran to suspend its uranium enrichment activities in exchange for improved economic ties with the international community and technical assistance in its energy sector.
World Powers Agree to Refer Iran to UN Security Council VOA 12 Jul 2006 -- World powers have agreed to again seek action at the U.N. Security Council against Iran for failing to give up its nuclear enrichment program
Wrap: Russian leadership slams N.Korea sanctions, urges calm over Iran RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2006 -- Russia's leadership went on the diplomatic offensive Wednesday with the foreign minister launching an attack on a draft UN resolution on North Korea and the president urging caution to avoid wrecking progress on the Iranian nuclear problem.
Iran: Tehran, U.S. Academics Ally To Oppose Seizure Of Ancient Persian Tablets RFE/RL 12 Jul 2006 -- Iran has strongly condemned a U.S. court ruling authorizing the seizure of ancient clay tablets from Iran to compensate American survivors of a 1997 Jerusalem bombing
Putin says Iran sanctions could wreck nuclear talks RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2006 -- Sanctions against Iran could wreck the current positive process in the talks on Iran's controversial nuclear program, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday.
Iran urges Europe to remove ambiguities at the earliest IRNA 11 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Tuesday called on European negotiators to remove ambiguities found by Tehran on the package of incentives offered to it by the six world powers (Group 5+1) in exchange for suspension of uranium enrichment and resumption of talks.
Larijani, Solana conclude preliminary talks on nuclear issue IRNA 11 Jul 2006 -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani concluded this afternoon in Brussels preliminary negotiations on Iran's nuclear case with EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana.
EU, Iran decide to resolve nuclear issue through negotiations IRNA 11 Jul 2006 -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said Tuesday that the EU and Iran have decided to resolve the nuclear issue through negotiations and he urged Europe for more patience.
Larijani: Iran needs time to respond to Europe's proposal IRNA 11 Jul 2006 -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said that Iran needs time to assess the package of proposal submitted by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Councils plus Germany (5+1 group).
Rice, British Foreign Secretary Call for Iranian Response Washington File 11 Jul 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett urged Iran July 10 to respond to the proposal that has been made by France, Germany and the United Kingdom concerning that nation’s nuclear activities.
US Says Major Powers Prepared to Seek Punitive Action Against Iran VOA 11 Jul 2006 -- The United States says world powers are fully prepared to seek punitive action against Iran after it failed to provide a clear answer to their overture to Tehran to halt uranium enrichment and return to nuclear negotiations.
EU, Iran Make Little Progress in Nuclear Talks VOA 11 Jul 2006 -- European and Iranian officials have offered no indication talks are moving forward on the nuclear standoff with Tehran, following a meeting in Brussels.
Iran: Resurgence Of Religio-Political Society Raises Concerns RFE/RL 11 Jul 2006 -- The recent announcement by a former Iranian vice president of the arrest of members of a banned and clandestine religio-political group probably caught many observers by surprise
Tehran says many questions on Iran-6 nuclear proposals RIA Novosti 11 Jul 2006 -- Tehran has an increasing number of questions about the Iran-6 incentives to end its nuclear programs, a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
U.S. Expects Iran's Response to Nuclear Offer Before G8 Summit Washington File 10 Jul 2006 -- The Bush administration says it expects to receive an answer from Iran to the offer from France, Germany and the United Kingdom concerning its nuclear activities before leaders from the Group of Eight (G8) meet in St. Petersburg, Russia, July 15-17.
US, Britain Press Iran for Answer on Nuclear Offer VOA 10 Jul 2006 -- The United States and Britain are pressing Iran for a definitive reply to the proposal by major powers offering Tehran incentives to halt uranium enrichment.
FM: foreign ministers meeting aims to promote Iraq's stability IRNA 09 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said that the 9th foreign ministers meeting of Iraqi neighboring states was held in Tehran with an aim of assessing its current developments, declaring multifaceted support for its government-elect, helping promote its security and stability and reaching joint understanding in the region.
Mottaki calls for timetable for foreigners' withdrawal from Iraq IRNA 09 Jul 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Saturday called for setting a timetable for withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq.
9th meeting of Iraq's neighboring states winds up IRNA 09 Jul 2006 -- The 9th meeting of foreign ministers of Iraq's neighboring states ended its work here Sunday.
President blames occupying powers for chaotic situation in Iraq IRNA 09 Jul 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday that the current chaotic situation in Iraq emanated from presence of foreign troops in the country.
FM: Iran, US do not hold direct talks on nuclear issue IRNA 09 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Sunday said that Iran and US do not hold direct talks about the country's nuclear issue.
Any immature decision by G-8 on Iran to disturb N-talks: Mottaki IRNA 09 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Sunday cautioned that any immature decision which may be taken on Iran during the upcoming summit of the Group of Eight leading industrial nations would inflict damage to positive trend of nuclear talks.
Tehran to answer Iran-6 proposals in August - foreign ministry RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed Saturday that Tehran would give in August the final answer to the package of incentives to fold its nuclear programs proposed by a group of international mediators.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 9, Number 24 07 Jul 2006
Iran's President Warns Israel Over Gaza VOA 07 Jul 2006 -- The president of Iran has warned that continued Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip could spark what he called an explosion in the Islamic world
IAEA chief: Peaceful solution to Iran's nuclear issue will benefit all IRNA 07 Jul 2006 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei, who arrived in Ankara on Thursday afternoon, said that a peaceful solution to Iran's nuclear issue will benefit all parties.
IAEA chief: Peaceful solution to Iran's nuclear issue will benefit all IRNA 06 Jul 2006 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei, who arrived in Ankara on Thursday afternoon, said that a peaceful solution to Iran's nuclear issue will benefit all parties.
ElBaradei: Turkey Crucial in Resolution of Iran Nuclear Crisis VOA 06 Jul 2006 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says Turkey has a crucial role to play in persuading Iran to return to the negotiating table over its controversial nuclear program
Putin favors Iran nuclear problem returning to IAEA RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2006 -- President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Iran's nuclear file had to return to the UN's nuclear watchdog.
Putin says Russia wants Iran to respond faster to nuclear proposals RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2006 -- Russia wants Iran to respond faster to the proposals of Iran-6 mediators on its controversial nuclear program, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
Iran-EU nuclear talks postponed - Iranian media RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2006 -- Talks between the EU foreign policy supremo and Iran's top nuclear negotiator on Tehran's nuclear program scheduled for Wednesday in Brussels have been postponed, Iranian media reported.
Iran Postpones Nuclear Talks With EU Until Next Week VOA 05 Jul 2006 -- Iranian officials say their country's top nuclear negotiator has postponed talks with the European Union until next week.
Moscow urges further diplomacy to resolve Iran nuclear problem RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2006 -- Russia insists that political and diplomatic efforts be continued to resolve the Iranian nuclear problem, a deputy foreign minister said at a meeting with high-ranking Israeli officials Tuesday.
Mottaki: Date for responding to EU proposal unchangable IRNA 04 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Tuesday that the date for a reply to the EU incentive package can't be changed.
Mottaki calls for unconditional talks with 5+1 Group IRNA 04 Jul 2006 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Tuesday stressed the need for unconditional talks with the 5+1 Group on Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
Mottaki: Two-month deadline for answering package not long IRNA 04 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Tuesday that a two-month deadline for responding to the proposed package is not a much long time.
Larijani: Russia will join talks with Solana, EU troika IRNA 04 Jul 2006 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said here Tuesday that Russian envoy is to join the talks with the European Union Foreign Policy Chief Javier Solana and EU troika on Iran's nuclear issue.
Putin wants Iran to accept Iran 6 proposals RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2006 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he hoped Tehran would accept the package of incentives put forward by the six nations working on the Iranian nuclear problem to defuse the crisis.
Russia, Israel discuss Iran-6 proposals to end nuclear impasse RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2006 -- Russia's civilian nuclear power chief and Israel's foreign minister met in Moscow Tuesday to discuss the package of incentives proposed by six international negotiators on Iran's controversial nuclear program.
Putin Urges Iran to Accept Nuclear Offer VOA 04 Jul 2006 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is urging Iran to accept an international package of incentives aimed at defusing the stand-off over Tehran's nuclear program.
Iran's Supreme Leader Pushes For Privatization RFE/RL 03 Jul 2006 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a major privatization of state industries outside enterprises in the crucial oil and gas sector, AFP reported.
Asefi hopes for fruitful Iran-EU talks IRNA 02 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday expressed hope Iran's constructive talks with Europe would not be diverted from its natural course and that they would bear fruits.
Asefi optimistic about nuclear talks IRNA 02 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi on Sunday expressed optimism about Iran's nuclear talks with European states.
US incoherent stance prevents talks with Iran: Asefi IRNA 02 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here Sunday that lack of coherent stance among US officials prevented talks between Tehran and Washington.
Iran denies cruise missile purchase from Ukraine IRNA 02 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday said that he is amazed by the remarks of the Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov about Iran's purchase of X-55 cruise missile from Ukraine and denied it.
Iran's top nuclear negotiator to meet EU's Solana July 5 RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2006 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani will meet with EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana July 5, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi said Sunday.
Iran denies accusations of illegal cruise missile purchase RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2006 -- Iran has denied accusations that it had illegally purchased cruise missiles from Ukraine, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi said Sunday.
Iran Rejects Deadline to Respond to Incentives on Halting Nuclear Program VOA 02 Jul 2006 -- Iran has again rejected a deadline to respond to an international offer aimed at resolving a standoff over its controversial nuclear program.

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July 2006 - Iran Special Weapons News