November 2006 - Iran Special Weapons News |
- Iraqi president: Iran will help Iraq restore security IRNA 30 Nov 2006 -- Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said here Thursday that the Islamic Republic of Iran has extended assistance to Iraq in the wake of collapse of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and will do so in restoring security in Iraq.
- No one able to disturb Iranian, Iraqi nations' attachment IRNA 30 Nov 2006 -- IRI President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here on Wednesday, "Iranian and Iraqi nations are deeply attached to one another and no one is able to disturb these two nations' attachment."
- Spokesman: Iran has never had hidden nuclear activities IRNA 30 Nov 2006 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini in reaction to the latest remarks of Mohammed ElBaradei said, "Tehran has never had hidden nuclear activities and has declared all its activities and nuclear facilities that have been necessary in accordance with NPT."
- Iran: Reformist, Fundamentalist Candidates Ruled Out Of Assembly Election RFE/RL 30 Nov 2006 -- Iran's Assembly of Experts is one of the country's most powerful institutions, as the 86-member body has the power to select and dismiss the country's supreme leader
- Full text of President Ahmadinejad's message to American people IRNA 29 Nov 2006 -- Islamic Republic of Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in a message to the American nation, "Both our nations are God-fearing, truth loving and justice seeking, and both seek dignity, respect, and perfection."
- Iran's President Sends Letter to American People VOA 29 Nov 2006 -- Iran's president has issued an open letter to the American people in which he criticizes U.S. policies in the Middle East.
- Analysis: Iran and Regional Diplomacy cfr.org 28 Nov 2006 -- The momentum in the Middle East is shifting. Not in anyone’s favor per se but toward a U.S. policy addressing the region’s unresolved crises— Iraq, Lebanon, the Palestinian territories, Iran’s nuclear program—as part of a broader Middle East settlement, rather than individually and ad hoc
- Supreme Leader: Continued insecurity in Iraq detrimental to entire region IRNA 28 Nov 2006 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with the visiting Iraqi President Jalal Talabani here Tuesday said that continued insecurity and genocide in Iraq will harm all regional states.
- Referral of Iran's nuclear program to UNSC, big mistake on part of Group 5+1 IRNA 28 Nov 2006 -- Referral of Iranian nuclear program to the United Nations Security Council was a big mistake on part of the Group 5+1, Leader's Representative at Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and head of the center for Strategic Studies affiliated to the Expediency Council Hassan Rowhani said on Tuesday.
- Middle East: Iraqi President Says Country Needs Iran's Help RFE/RL 28 Nov 2006 -- Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is in the Iranian capital for a two-day visit that is expected to focus on security as violence continues to plague his own country.
- Iran: Reformists Reportedly Disqualified From Local Elections RFE/RL 28 Nov 2006 -- The names of vetted candidates for upcoming municipal council elections in Iran will be announced in the final days of November, some two weeks before the actual voting takes place.
- Iran ready to offer any kind of assistance to boost security in Iraq - Ahmadinejad IRNA 27 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Monday night, "Iranian nation and government would definitely remain by side of its brother, Iraq, and we will do anything that our government and people can do to boost security in Iraq."
- IAEA has requested to inspect an academic center, Hosseini IRNA 26 Nov 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said on Sunday that IAEA has not asked to retake environmental samples from Lavizan and the request is about an academic center.
- Speaker praises Iran's nuclear position IRNA 26 Nov 2006 -- Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel here Sunday praised the outstanding stance of Iran in its nuclear standoff with the West.
- Iran agrees to IAEA sampling of Lavizan area IRNA 26 Nov 2006 -- Iran on Sunday said it had agreed with a recent request by the International Atomic Energy Agency to once again take samples from its Lavizan area in Tehran.
- IAEA Board Rejects Iran Bid for Assistance in Building Reactor VOA 23 Nov 2006 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors has rejected Iran's request for assistance in building a heavy water reactor as part of its controversial nuclear program.
- Soltanieh: Board of Governors approves Iran's proposals for cooperation with IAEA IRNA 23 Nov 2006 -- Iranian Ambassador to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asghar Soltanieh said here Thursday that at today's meeting the Board of Governors approved Iran's seven proposals on Iran-IAEA cooperation.
- ElBaradei approves of Iran's recent response to IAEA call IRNA 23 Nov 2006 -- Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei here Thursday referred to Iran's recent response to the agency's call as a proper measure.
- Iraq: Could Iranian Summit Lead To Breakthrough? RFE/RL 22 Nov 2006 -- On November 21, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani accepted an invitation from his Iranian counterpart to visit Tehran on November 25-26.
- Iran: Rumors Persist That Syria Will Attend Iran-Iraq Summit RFE/RL 22 Nov 2006 -- Iraqi President Jalal Talabani will go to Tehran on November 25 for a three-to-four day state visit.
- Arak research reactor dossier not on IAEA agenda, diplomat says IRNA 22 Nov 2006 -- A western diplomat in International Atomic Energy Agency said on Wednesday that the agency's technical committee did not place Iran's Arak research reactor dossier in its final agenda for presentation at its meeting to be held later Wednesday.
- IAEA board to make decision on Arak heavy water reactor IRNA 22 Nov 2006 -- The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will make decision on Iranian demand for safety aid for Arak heavy water reactor on Thursday.
- IAEA to Postpone Decision on Iran Reactor Aid VOA 21 Nov 2006 -- Ambassadors at the United Nations nuclear agency are expected to defer an Iranian request for help to complete a plutonium reactor near Tehran.
- Larijani: Iran's policy based on proceeding in path of dialogue IRNA 21 Nov 2006 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said here Tuesday that dialogue and recourse to negotiation is the best possible means for settlement of issues and Iran's policy is based on going on pursuing this path.
- Iran expects IAEA Board not to politicize technical aid IRNA 21 Nov 2006 -- Iranian Ambassador to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asghar Soltanieh said on Tuesday that Iran expects the Board of Governors not to politicize technical cooperation between Iran and the UN nuclear agency.
- Iraq Says No Trilateral Summit With Syria, Iran RFE/RL 21 Nov 2006 -- Iraqi President Jalal Talabani will visit Tehran on November 25-26 for a long-planned bilateral summit with Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad.
- Iranian President Supports DPRK's Efforts for Denuclearization KCNA 21 Nov 2006 -- -- The Iranian government and people have positively supported the Korean people in their efforts to achieve the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, said Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, when meeting a delegation of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly headed by its Chairman Choe Thae Bok on Nov. 18
- IAEA cooperation with world states not in contradiction with UNSC, Board of Governors resolutions IRNA 20 Nov 2006 -- The secretariat of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) declared on Monday that the technical cooperation approved by is not in contradiction with the resolutions of the agency's Board of Governors or those of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
- Iran: Assembly Election Significant Despite Heavy Vetting RFE/RL 20 Nov 2006 -- In less than a month, Iranians will vote in elections for one of the country's most powerful bodies, the Assembly of Experts.
- Iran Seeks 60,000 Centrifuges RFE/RL 20 Nov 2006 -- Iran's ISNA news agency quotes President Mahmud Ahmadinejad as saying Tehran wants 60,000 centrifuges to enrich uranium to meet its nuclear-fuel needs within a year.
- IAEA Debates Help for Iranian Reactor VOA 20 Nov 2006 -- U.N. nuclear officials are trying to hammer out an agreement on whether to help Iran complete a nuclear reactor near Tehran.
- Iran to attack enemies military bases in case of aggression: IRGC commander IRNA 19 Nov 2006 -- In case of any possible aggression on Iran, the country's armed forces "would attack enemies' military bases within a range of 2,000 km," stressed Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Yahya Rahim-Safavi Saturday evening.
- Iran Calls For Nuclear-Free Korean Peninsula RFE/RL 19 Nov 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has called for the Korean peninsula to be a zone free of all nuclear weapons.
- Dy FM: Iran's nuclear transparency to be revealed through talks IRNA 18 Nov 2006 -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Jalili, in an interview with the Italian daily, Corriere della Sera, said that the transparency of Iran's nuclear activities can be revealed through talks.
- Iranian envoy cautions US against consequences of possible attack IRNA 18 Nov 2006 -- Iran's new Ambassador to Kuwait Ali Jannati on Saturday cautioned the US against consequences of its possible attack on Iran.
- Spokesman: Iran Building Reactor With or Without Foreign Aid VOA 18 Nov 2006 -- The head of Iran's nuclear program says the nation will continue construction of a nuclear reactor with or without international assistance.
- United States Seeks To Support Iranian Thirst for Democracy Washington File 17 Nov 2006 -- U.S. policy toward Iran has twin goals: ending Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and encouraging its government to institute democratic reforms, says Ambassador James Jeffrey, principal deputy assistant secretary at the State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.
- Iran strongly denies German report on secret nuclear fund IRNA 17 Nov 2006 -- The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Berlin categorically denied on Friday a recent report in the weekly Der Spiegel news magazine which alleged that Tehran had a secret fund to finance its nuclear activities.
- Iranians' insistence on N-right self-motivated: president IRNA 17 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Thursday night that the Iranian nation's insistence on its inalienable nuclear right was a self-motivated move.
- Analysis: Iran’s Nuclear Stonewall cfr.org 16 Nov 2006 -- Iran is forging ahead with its uranium-enrichment program, according to the latest report (PDF) by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Larijani: Iran has acquired nuclear know-how IRNA 16 Nov 2006 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said on Thursday that Iran has acquired know how to produce nuclear energy and is now at the stage of research and development (R&D).
- President: Iran to celebrate establishment of its nuclear rights IRNA 16 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that the Iranian nation is to conquer unclear climax and and celebrate establishment of its nuclear rights by the year end.
- President: Iran to continue seeking its nuclear right IRNA 16 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that the Iranian nation will continue seeking its right to access nuclear technology and is determined to achieve its relevant goals.
- Ahmadinejad advises bullying powers to stop misbehaving Iranian nation IRNA 16 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday advised world bullying powers to stop misbehaving Iranians, otherwise they would receive nothing but a strong resistance.
- Ahmadinejad: Iranians not to retreat one iota from nuclear right IRNA 16 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday morning that the Iranian nation will not retreat "an iota" from its nuclear right in spite of mounting pressure from enemies.
- Iran, Syria Continue To Show Destabilizing Behavior, Rice Says Washington File 15 Nov 2006 -- The Bush administration is willing to talk to Syria and Iran under the right circumstances, but both countries continue to demonstrate behavior that is destabilizing to the Middle East, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says.
- Congressional Democrats Urge US-Iran Talks VOA 15 Nov 2006 -- U.S. congressional Democrats, who will control the House of Representatives and Senate beginning in January, are calling on the Bush administration to hold direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program and its neighbor, Iraq.
- Ahmadinejad: Iran one step closer to nuclear climax IRNA 15 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Wednesday that Iran is today one step ahead with the passage of each minute and just one step remains to nuclear climax.
- Plutonium had been old type of fuel for research reactor, IAEO IRNA 15 Nov 2006 -- Plutonium contamination has originated from the old type of fuel used in Iranian the research reactor which has been reported to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) three years ago, Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) said on Wednesday.
- Diplomat: ElBaradei report shows Iran not violating NPT, int'l rules and regulations on non-proliferation IRNA 15 Nov 2006 -- An Iranian diplomat here on Wednesday said that a report released Tuesday by the chief of the United Nations nuclear watchdog on Iran's nuclear activities confirms Tehran has not violated the NPT or other international law or regulation on nuclear non-proliferation.
- Ahmadinejad: Iran to celebrate nuclear victory soon IRNA 15 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Wednesday that Iran will soon celebrate a nuclear victory thanks to the efforts of Iranian youth and experts.
- Large-scale uranium enrichment probable in Iran - Russian expert RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2006 -- Iran will be able to create powerful facilities to enrich uranium within a few years, a Russian nuclear expert said Wednesday.
- GOV/2006/64: Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran International Atomic Energy Agency 14 Nov 2006 -- Report by the Director General
- Iran Should Pursue Peaceful Nuclear Path, U.S. Envoy Says Washington File 14 Nov 2006 -- Iran is pursuing two nuclear paths – “a uranium path and a plutonium path” – while the rest of the world wants it to follow a third route by developing peaceful nuclear energy, a senior U.S. diplomat told an audience in the United Arab Emirates November 13.
- President says Iran gained remarkable technological advancement IRNA 14 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that Iran has made significant success in technological field and will soon make them public.
- Ahmadinejad: Iran ready for talks with US if it changes behavior IRNA 14 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here on Tuesday that Iran will hold dialogue with the US if it changes its behavior.
- Ahmadinejad: Big celebration is celebration of nuclear right IRNA 14 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Tuesday that by 'big nuclearization celebration', he meant celebration of the recognition of the nation's right to nuclear technology.
- Ahmadinejad: 2 major achievements to be announced in 10-Day Dawn IRNA 14 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Tuesday that two major technological achievements of the government will be made public during the Ten-Day Dawn (February 1-11) this year.
- President: Some world powers are furious at Iran's progress IRNA 14 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Tuesday said that some powers are furious at the progress of the Iranian nation.
- Ahmadinejad: Time running in Iran's favor IRNA 14 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Tuesday referred to Iran's peaceful nuclear activities as the most complicated challenge in the country's diplomacy, saying time is running in Iran's favor in this respect.
- Iran informs IAEA about Zionist's threats over country's nuclear facilities IRNA 14 Nov 2006 -- Iran's envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali-Asghar Soltaniyeh delivered here Tuesday Iran's protest letter to IAEA Director General Mohammed ElBaradei detailing Israeli threats of a possible attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.
- Iran Vows Early 'Nuclearization' As IAEA Faults Cooperation RFE/RL 14 Nov 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has predicted that his country's right to pursue nuclear technology will soon be acknowledged internationally, even as the UN nuclear watchdog was said to have prepared a highly critical report that accuses Iran of failing to cooperate.
- Ahmadinejad Says U.S. Change Of Behavior Could Bring Talks RFE/RL 14 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has suggested that Iran would be prepared to talk directly to the United States if it "correct[ed] its behavior."
- Iranian President Hopes to Complete Nuclear Fuel Program Soon VOA 14 Nov 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he hopes his country will soon be able to celebrate the completion of its nuclear fuel program.
- US: Iran Nuclear Plans Are ‘Jolt’ to World Community VOA 14 Nov 2006 -- The United States said Tuesday Iran's announced plans for industrial scale uranium enrichment have jolted the world community at a time of calls for U.S.-Iranian dialogue
- Iran plans to build 60,000 enrichment centrifuges - president RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2006 -- Iran is planning to create 60,000 uranium enrichment centrifuges, the Iranian president said Tuesday.
- Iran has no plans to discuss Iraq security with U.S. - minister RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2006 -- Tehran said Tuesday it remains undecided on whether to hold talks on Iraq's worsening security situation with Washington, which may seek Iranian assistance to stop a resurgence of sectarian violence in the country.
- Blair: Israel-Palestine, Iran Key to Middle East Peace VOA 13 Nov 2006 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair says resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is at the core of bringing peace to the Middle East and he is urging Iran to join in the effort to bring peace to the region.
- Blair to confirm shift in Iran policy - reports IRNA 13 Nov 2006 -- Defence Secretary Des Browne Monday defended the British government's change in strategy to support the opening of talks with Iran and Syria as a way to break the impasse in Iraq and the wider middle east.
- Iran reserves right to take appropriate response: Elham IRNA 13 Nov 2006 -- Iran reserves the right to take an appropriate response in case of any move to deprive of its rights, government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham said here Monday.
- Elham hopes for US revision of its anti-Iran attitude IRNA 13 Nov 2006 -- Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham on Monday hoped that the United States would make a revision of its anti-Iran attitude.
- U.S. Talks with Iran Hinge on End of Nuclear Enrichment Program Washignton File 13 Nov 2006 -- The administration is willing to have discussions with Iran on Iraq and other issues but any talks must be preceded by the verifiable suspension of Iran’s uranium enrichment activities, President Bush said November 13.
- Bush Says Iran Must Face Economic Isolation for Nuclear Program VOA 13 Nov 2006 -- President Bush says the world must speak with one voice about Iran's nuclear ambitions and that Tehran should realize its continued defiance will lead to sanctions
- Iran: UN Helps Combat Drug Problem, But Bureaucracy Could Hinder Effort RFE/RL 13 Nov 2006 -- Antonio Maria Costa, executive director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), announced a $22 million contribution to Iran during his November 7-9 visit to that country.
- Iran has requested safety aid from IAEA for Arak reactor IRNA 12 Nov 2006 -- Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) has requested safety aid for its Arak nuclear plant to produce isotopes for hospitals.
- Russian official: Iran's peaceful nuclear activities legal IRNA 12 Nov 2006 -- Deputy Chairman to the Russian State Duma Artur Chilingrov said on Sunday that Iran's nuclear activities for peaceful purposes are within the framework of international laws and completely legal.
- President deplores UN failure to contain bullying powers IRNA 12 Nov 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday that the United Nations has failed to contain the bullying powers.
- Larijani: Any anti-Iran resolution will mean end of talks IRNA 12 Nov 2006 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani who wound up his three-day visit to Moscow on Sunday said "Any UNSC resolution against Iran would be tantamount to change of course."
- IRGC commander explains glories of Great Prophet (PBUH) maneuvers IRNA 12 Nov 2006 -- Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said on Sunday that the 10-day military exercises of IRGC named after Great Prophet (PBUH) displayed national resolve and military preparedness to defend the country.
- IRGC Commander: Enemies embarrassed by Iran's power IRNA 12 Nov 2006 -- IRGC Commander Major General Yahya Rahim afavi said here Sunday that the current military wargame code-named 'Great Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)' forced enemies to recognize Iran as very brave and powerful country with the strongest military might in the Persian Gulf region.
- Iran ready for multilateral talks to build confidence: Rafsanjani IRNA 12 Nov 2006 -- Chairman of Expediency Council (EC) Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Saturday Iran is ready to take step towards confidence-building through multilateral talks.
- Iran to give crushing response if faced with Israel stupidity: Hosseini IRNA 12 Nov 2006 -- Iran would give an immediate and crushing response to the Zionist regime, if it took a stupid measure against the country, Foreign Ministry spokesman said here Sunday.
- Iran has not received US offer for negotiations: spokesman IRNA 12 Nov 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said on Sunday Iran has not received any formal offer for negotiations on regional issues.
- Iran To Expand Uranium-Enrichment Program RFE/RL 12 Nov 2006 -- Iran says it is pressing ahead with plans to expand its program to enrich uranium, despite international calls to freeze its controversial nuclear work.
- Russia Works On Resumption Of Six-Party Iran Talks RFE/RL 12 Nov 2006 -- Russia says it wants to restart talks between Iran and the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said following a meeting on November 11 in Moscow between President Vladimir Putin and Iran's top nuclear negotiator.
- Iran set to launch 3,000 centrifuges by March 2007 - official RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2006 -- Iran intends to install 3,000 uranium enrichment centrifuges by March 2007, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said Sunday.
- Russia speaks against imposing sanctions on Iran - Larijani RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2006 -- Russia speaks against UN Security Council resolutions imposing sanctions on Iran for its refusal to stop uranium enrichment, the Islamic Republic's top nuclear negotiator said Sunday.
- Iran Moving Ahead With Nuclear Plan to Install 3,000 Centrifuges VOA 12 Nov 2006 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry says Tehran is moving ahead with a plan to expand its uranium enrichment program by installing 3,000 centrifuges by next March.
- Iran has taken major steps on national nuclear program: VP IRNA 11 Nov 2006 -- First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi said that Iran has taken major steps on national nuclear program and that those opposing Iran have failed to take a logical stance toward Iran.
- Iran not to back down on rights enshrined by NPT: Larijani IRNA 11 Nov 2006 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said that Tehran is only pursuing its rights stipulated in Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and will not back down on those rights.
- FM: Enrichment not in conflict with cooperation with other states IRNA 11 Nov 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Saturday that Iran's will to enrich uranium inside the country is not in conflict with its cooperation with other countries in the field.
- FM: Iran reports its peaceful nuclear activities to IAEA IRNA 11 Nov 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki referred to some reports on Iran's call for technical and legal license authorizing the operation of Arak Heavy Water Plant and said that Iran reports its peaceful nuclear activities, including heavy water activities, to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Iran: Nuclear Negotiator In Moscow RFE/RL 11 Nov 2006 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator is holding a second day of talks with Russian officials in Moscow today.
- Russia, Iran will push for resumption of talks - FM Lavrov RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2006 -- Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday Russia and Iran will push for the resumption of international talks on Tehran's controversial nuclear program.
- Iran's FM says visit to Russia, uranium plan still on agenda RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2006 -- Iran's foreign minister said Saturday his visit to Moscow for talks on Tehran's nuclear program is still on the agenda.
- Iran denies it is in breach of global non-proliferation regime RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2006 -- Iran's foreign minister on Saturday dismissed allegations that the country violates its obligations to the UN nuclear watchdog, and is in breach of the non-proliferation regime.
- Russia, Iran to Press for New Six-Party Talks VOA 11 Nov 2006 -- Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says his government will work with Iran to restart six-party talks on Iran's nuclear program.
- Senior Israeli Official Warns of Possible Pre-emptive Strike against Iran VOA 10 Nov 2006 -- A senior Israeli official has suggested that Israel might launch a pre-emptive strike against Iran to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. Israel wants tougher international action to stop Iran before it is too late.
- Iran's Top Nuclear Negotiator Says it May Lessen Cooperation With IAEA VOA 10 Nov 2006 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani, says Tehran will review its relations with the U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) unless Russia is successful in paring back a European draft resolution calling for sanctions against Iran.
- Delay tactic operations launched in Muhammad Messenger of Allah Wargame IRNA 10 Nov 2006 -- Delay tactic operations were launched on the second day of Muhammad Messenger of Allah Wargame here on Friday.
- Iran: Argentinian Warrants Urge Rafsanjani's, Ex-Officials' Arrests RFE/RL 10 Nov 2006 -- A judge in Argentina has issued international arrest warrants for an Iranian ex-president and eight other onetime officials over a deadly bombing more than a decade ago.
- Talks with Iranian nuclear negotiator to continue Sat. RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2006 -- Talks with Iran's top nuclear negotiator will continue Saturday, Russia's Security Council chief said Friday.
- UN must include Russia's amendments to Iran resolution - Larijani RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2006 -- Tehran will reconsider its relations with the UN's nuclear watchdog if the UN Security Council passes a draft resolution on sanctions against Iran without including Russia's amendments softening the sanctions, Iran's top nuclear negotiator said Friday.
- UNSC draft resolution against Iran "psychological move": Larijani IRNA 09 Nov 2006 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said here Wednesday evening that a draft resolution approved by UN Security Council members declaring Iran in defiance of their demand to halt uranium enrichment and seeking to impose sanctions is a "psychological move."
- Iran's top nuclear negotiator warns Russia against voting for sanctions RIA Novosti 09 Nov 2006 -- If Russia were to vote in favor of a draft UN Security Council resolution on sanctions against Iran, in its current form, it would be backing sanctions against itself, Iran's top nuclear negotiator said Thursday.
- Russia's offer to enrich Iran's uranium still on the cards - FM RIA Novosti 09 Nov 2006 -- An offer to enrich Iran's uranium in Russia could be back on the agenda after full-scale talks on the country's nuclear program are resumed, Russia's foreign minister said Thursday, the day before the top Iranian nuclear negotiator's visit to Moscow.
- Iran's Navy in complete readiness: official IRNA 08 Nov 2006 -- Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy Admiral Sajjad Kouchaki said here Wednesday that the country's naval forces are in full readiness.
- No delay in Iran's Bushehr NPP launch - Russian nuclear exporter RIA Novosti 08 Nov 2006 -- Reports of a possible delay in launching the reactor Russia is building for Iran's first nuclear power plant in the southern city of Bushehr are unfounded, the Russian nuclear equipment export monopoly, Atomstroiexport, said Wednesday.
- UN Split by 'Unbridgeable Differences' Over Iran Sanctions VOA 08 Nov 2006 -- China's U.N. ambassador says Security Council discussions on an Iran sanctions resolution have revealed "unbridgeable differences".
- RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 9, Number 41 07 Nov 2006
- Iran ready to cooperate with int'l initiative against WMD: minister IRNA 07 Nov 2006 -- Iran is ready to seriously cooperate in the international initiative to intercept and prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction under the supervision of the United Nations, Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar said on Tuesday.
- Iran: Government Shakeup Hits Many Levels RFE/RL 07 Nov 2006 -- Iran's executive branch is undergoing a major shakeup in what could be an effort by President Mahmud Ahmadinejad's administration to realign its economic policy.
- Iran: Tehran Launches Plan To Expel Illegal Afghan Workers RFE/RL 06 Nov 2006 -- Iran has begun a new plan to expel illegal Afghan workers from the country
- U.S. Admiral Condemns Iranian Missile Tests Washington File 06 Nov 2006 -- Iran’s ongoing military exercises in the Gulf are a “message of intimidation and fear,” according to the commander of U.S. naval forces in the region, Vice Admiral Patrick Walsh.
- Fourth day of wargames continues with air operations IRNA 05 Nov 2006 -- Fourth day of the ongoing wargames code-named The Great Prophet (S) 2,' continued by launching air operations including troop deployment and interception, said a military official on Sunday.
- Spokesman calls on new UN chief to solve Iran's nuclear issue peacefully IRNA 05 Nov 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini here Sunday said that the new UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon is expected to come up with a peaceful solution to Iran's nuclear issue.
- Two IAEA inspectors visit nuclear sites in Isfahan, Natanz IRNA 05 Nov 2006 -- Two inspectors of Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) visited nuclear sites in Isfahan and Natanz and inspected operation of second cascade of centrifuges for enrichment of uranium at research and development (R&D) stage.
- Russia holds realistic position on Iran nuclear issue - official RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2006 -- Russia holds a realistic position on the Iran nuclear issue, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said Sunday.
- Iran Tests New Weaponry as Nuke Tensions Rise VOA 04 Nov 2006 -- As international tensions continue to rise over Iran's nuclear ambitions, the Iranian regime has tested new military weaponry in the third day of war games in the Persian Gulf.
- Iran ready to equip Lebanese military with advanced aerial defence IRNA 04 Nov 2006 -- Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad-Reza Sheybani in a meeting with Lebanon military commander General Michele Soleyman on Saturday expressed Iran's readiness to equip Lebanese army with advanced aerial defence.
- Iran against all kinds of weapons of mass destruction: deputy FM IRNA 04 Nov 2006 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs said here Saturday that the Islamic Republic of Iran is against use of any kind of weapons of mass destruction.
- Iran to respond appropriately to sanctions: speaker IRNA 04 Nov 2006 -- Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said here Saturday that the Iranian nation will respond appropriately to any move of the United States that ignores its rights.
- New generation of anti-chopper weapons launched in ongoing wargames: IRGC commander IRNA 04 Nov 2006 -- A new generation of anti-chopper, anti-armor and anti-personnel weapons are taking part in wargames, code-named `The Great Prophet (S) 2,' currently being staged by the Iranian military, its commander said on Saturday.
- Russia Stresses 'Limited' Iran Sanctions Option RFE/RL 04 Nov 2006 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has again stressed that any punitive measures the UN Security Council agrees to impose on Iran should be limited in duration.
- Moscow may back UN Iran resolution on certain conditions-Lavrov RIA Novosti 04 Nov 2006 -- Moscow may endorse a UN Security Council resolution on Iran provided a number of conditions are met, the Russian foreign minister said Saturday.
- Jannati: Iranian nation adamantly support peaceful nuclear energy IRNA 03 Nov 2006 -- All the Iranian nation are adamantly supporting peaceful use of nuclear energy, said substitute Friday prayers leader of Tehran Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati here on Friday.
- Najjar: Sophisticated technology used in Great Prophet wargame IRNA 03 Nov 2006 -- Defense minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar said here Friday that Iran has utilized modern, sophisticated and advanced equipment and technologies in the naval, air, missile, electronic, optic and armored fields at the second Maneuver of the Great Prophet.
- Iran tests three new missiles in Persian Gulf - TV RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2006 -- Iran has test-launched three new models of anti-ship missiles during an exercise in the Persian Gulf, Iranian television reported Friday.
- Russia ready for gradual measures to resolve Iran issue - FM RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2006 -- Russia is still ready to work out gradual measures to resolve the Iranian nuclear problem in a way that fits the reality of the situation on the ground, the foreign minister said Friday.
- Iran Fires 3 New Missiles in Military Exercises VOA 03 Nov 2006 -- Iran says it has test fired three new types of missiles during a second day of military exercises in the Persian Gulf.
- US Urges Security Council to Sanction Iran VOA 02 Nov 2006 -- The United States is urging the U.N. Security Council to impose sanctions on Iran immediately for its refusal to halt its uranium enrichment program
- Iran to hold military maneuvers in Persian Gulf today IRNA 02 Nov 2006 -- Iranian Basijis (voluntary forces) are to carry out a second phase of the `Nabi Akram 2' (Great Prophet) air, marine and ground military maneuvers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday (today).
- IRGC starts military exercises by test firing long-range missiles IRNA 02 Nov 2006 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) started military exercise in the deserts near the holy city of Qom on Thursday by test firing a variety of missiles manufactured by Iranian defense industry affiliated to Ministry of Defense and Logistics of the Armed Forces.
- Iran successfully launches long-range ballistic missiles - TV RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2006 -- Iran has successfully launched several dozen long-range ballistic missiles during large-scale military exercises that began Thursday, an Iranian television station reported.
- Iran cannot build ICBMs - Russian top general RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2006 -- Iran does not yet have the capability to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile, Russia's top army general said Thursday.
- Iran to hold military maneuvers in Persian Gulf, Oman Sea IRNA 01 Nov 2006 -- The second phase of the Great Prophet (SA) military Maneuvers will be held in the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea from tomorrow for 10 days, commander ef of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, said on Wednesday.
- Rowhani says UNSC draft resolution against Iran "oppressive" IRNA 01 Nov 2006 -- The Supreme Leader's representative to the Supreme National Security Council, Hassan Rowhani, said here Wednesday that a draft resolution prepared by the 5+1 Group seeking to impose sanctions on Iran for its peaceful nuclear activities is "oppressive."
- Iran to practice ballistic missile launches during maneuvers RIA Novosti 01 Nov 2006 -- Iran's army will conduct practice launches of long-range ballistic missiles during large-scale military exercises starting Thursday, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said Wednesday.
- Backgrounder: Iran and Russia: Brothers in Arms cfr.org 01 Nov 2006
