January 2008 - Iran Special Weapons News

Hosseini: Iran's doctrine provides no room to diversion in nuclear program IRNA 30 Jan 2008 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Wednesday that in Iran's doctrine there is no room for diverting Iran's peaceful nuclear program towards other objectives.
Iran pledges to build nuclear plants alone if denied help RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2008 -- Iran's president called on other countries on Wednesday to help the Islamic Republic build new nuclear reactors, but said that his country will do so alone if denied assistance.
Iran Will Not Stop Pursuit of Nuclear Technology VOA 30 Jan 2008 -- Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad flashes the V for 'victory' sign as he addresses thousands of people in Bushehr, 30 Jan 2008
Iran has answered all IAEA questions, Hosseini IRNA 29 Jan 2008 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said on Tuesday that Iran has given response to all questions of the International Atomic Energy Agency and they have approved the transparency of Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
Mottaki hopes UNSC will not make any uncalculated decision on Iran IRNA 28 Jan 2008 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Monday that he hoped the UN Security Council would not make any uncalculated decision in connection with Iran.
Mottaki: Tehran has addressed most questions on nuclear case IRNA 28 Jan 2008 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Monday that Iran has addressed a bulk of questions raised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on its peaceful nuclear program.
Iran advises US to hold talks in context of Group 5+1 IRNA 28 Jan 2008 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here on Monday advised his US counterpart, Condoleezza Rice, to hold talks with Iran in the context of the Group 5+1.
Iran expects Security Council to wait for IAEA report IRNA 28 Jan 2008 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki Monday advised the UN Security Council to wait until Director-General of International Atomic Energy Agency presents his report to the Board of Governors in February.
Russia completes fuel delivery with eighth batch IRNA 28 Jan 2008 -- The eighth and last nuclear fuel shipment from Russia for Bushehr nuclear power plant arrived in Iran Monday morning.
Iranian president to pay historic visit to Iraq by March 20 RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2008 -- Iran's president will travel to Iraq by March 20 for the first official visit by an Iranian leader in almost 30 years, the country's foreign minister said on Monday.
Iran to give "serious" response to possible new UN sanctions RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2008 -- Iran's foreign minister said his country will give a "serious and logical" response to a possible new UN resolution on sanctions against Tehran over its controversial nuclear program.
Russia completes fuel deliveries to Iran's first nuclear plant RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2008 -- Russia delivered early on Monday the final batch of a fuel shipment to the Bushehr nuclear power plant it is building in southern Iran, the Islamic Republic's nuclear officials said.
Russia, China should seriously counter another anti-Iran resolution: Official IRNA 27 Jan 2008 -- Former Under-Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council on Sunday called on Russia and China to act more seriously against the issuance of one more anti-Iran resolution given the country's peaceful nuclear activities.
Boroujerdi: US pressurized UNSC to issue resolutions against Iran IRNA 27 Jan 2008 -- Head of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, said on Sunday that since Iran and IAEA have had positive cooperation, UNSC resolutions against Iran which were issued under US pressure sound illogical, illegal and politically-motivated.
Samareh Hashemi: New resolution against Iran ineffective IRNA 27 Jan 2008 -- A new resolution by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against Iran's peaceful nuclear program will not have political or economic impact on the country, Iranian President's Top Advisor said in Davos on Sunday.
Samareh Hashemi: Iran entitled to possess independent nuclear fuel cycle IRNA 27 Jan 2008 -- Senior Presidential Advisor Mojtaba Samareh Hashemi said on Sunday that as a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency and as a party committed to NPT, Iran has the legal right to own independent nuclear fuel cycle.
Presence of US forces around Iran imperils them IRNA 27 Jan 2008 -- Presence of US troops around Iran has imperiled them as they are within the reach of Iran's medium range rockets, a military commander told Al-Jazeera television on Saturday.
Mottaki calls for UNSC self-restraint on Iran nuclear issue IRNA 26 Jan 2008 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki urged the United Nations Security Council on Saturday to show self-restraint on Iran's peaceful nuclear issue until receiving next report by the head of the UN nuclear watchdog over Iran's nuclear activities.
Tehran hopes new UN sanctions against Iran will be shelved RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2008 -- Iran is hoping that the UN Security Council will not adopt a new resolution on sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its controversial nuclear program, the foreign minister said on Saturday.
Russia delivers 7th fuel shipment to Iran nuclear plant RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2008 -- Russia delivered early Saturday a seventh fuel shipment to the Bushehr nuclear power plant it is building in southern Iran, the Islamic Republic's state-run media said, citing Iranian nuclear officials.
Iran Reports 7th Shipment of Russian Nuclear Fuel VOA 26 Jan 2008 -- Iran's official news agency says the country has received a seventh shipment of nuclear fuel from Russia for its first atomic power plant.
UNSC urged to let IAEA release technical views on Iran case IRNA 25 Jan 2008 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Thursday that the time has come for the UN Security Council to revise its former policies and let the IAEA inform the world of its technical views free from certain powers' pressure.
Jalili: Iran's nuclear issue not complicated IRNA 25 Jan 2008 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili said here late Thursday that Iran's nuclear issue is not complicated but fully transparent.
US Official: New Iran Sanctions Resolution Will be 'Punitive' VOA 24 Jan 2008 -- A senior U.S. official says a new U.N. sanctions resolution aimed at pressuring Iran to curb its sensitive nuclear activities will be "punitive," despite Russian remarks to the contrary.
Russia delivers sixth fuel shipment to Iran nuclear plant RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2008 -- Russia delivered on Thursday a sixth fuel shipment to the Bushehr nuclear power plant it is building in southern Iran, the Islamic Republic's state-run media said, citing Iranian nuclear officials.
IRNA Says Russia Has Delivered 6th Fuel Shipment to Iranian Nuclear Plant VOA 24 Jan 2008 -- Iranian state media say Russia has delivered a sixth shipment of nuclear fuel to Iran's first atomic power plant at Bushehr, nearly completing the total fuel shipment to the reactor.
FM official: Iran refused to receive US message IRNA 23 Jan 2008 -- An Iranian Foreign Ministry official said here Wednesday that Iran has refused to receive a message from the US.
Iran's top nuclear official proposes dialogue with Europe IRNA 23 Jan 2008 -- Director of the Media Affairs Department at Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ahmad Khademolmelleh said here Wednesday that Secretary of the Council Saeed Jalili had proposed talks and expansion of relations with Europe.
Jalili: Iran's nuclear activities of peaceful nature IRNA 23 Jan 2008 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili on Wednesday delivered a speech at the European Parliament in Brussels on various issues.
Jalili: Iran's nuclear activities fully transparent IRNA 23 Jan 2008 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili said in Brussels in Wednesday that Iran's nuclear activities are fully transparent.
Jalili: Chemical weapons have no place in Iran's defense doctrine IRNA 23 Jan 2008 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili said in Brussels on Wednesday that chemical weapons have no place in Iran's defense doctrine.
Military war game "Thunder 6" staged in southern Iran IRNA 23 Jan 2008 -- A military war game code-named "Thunder 6" began on Wednesday in southern parts of Iran.
Defense Minister: Iran's defense doctrine deterrent IRNA 23 Jan 2008 -- Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar said here Tuesday that "Our military products are all made domestically."
Iran calls new Security Council resolution a "mistake" RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2008 -- Iran's president has said the new nuclear program resolution agreed on Tuesday by the five permanent UN Security Council members and Germany is a mistake, national TV said on Wednesday.
Iran set to address all concerns on nuclear program soon - Russia RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2008 -- Iran is ready to answer all questions concerning its nuclear program within the next few weeks, Russia's foreign minister said on Wednesday, a day after six-nation talks.
Russia Says New Iran Resolution Not Punitive VOA 23 Jan 2008 -- Russia's foreign minister says a new draft U.N. resolution on Iran over its disputed nuclear activities does not call for any tough sanctions.
Leading Countries Agree on New Iran Nuclear Sanctions Resolution VOA 22 Jan 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her counterparts from five other leading powers Tuesday agreed in Berlin on a U.N. resolution against Iran over its nuclear program
Major Powers Agree on Contents of New Iran UN Resolution VOA 22 Jan 2008 -- Foreign ministers of the five permanent U.N. Security Council members and Germany said Tuesday they have agreed on the contents of a new sanctions resolution against Iran over its nuclear program
Russia delivers next fuel shipment to Iran nuclear plant RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2008 -- Russia delivered on Tuesday the fifth fuel shipment to the Bushehr nuclear power plant it is building in southern Iran, the country's mass media said, citing Iranian nuclear officials.
Iran set to continue enrichment regardless of new UN sanctions RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2008 -- Iran will continue uranium enrichment even if the UN Security Council adopts yet another resolution against the country, an Iranian government spokesman said on Tuesday.
Rice Says World Powers Making Progress on New Iran Resolution VOA 22 Jan 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says world powers are making progress towards a new United Nations resolution to impose sanctions on Iran, but stresses they are still short of an agreement.
China Reluctant to Support New Sanctions Against Iran VOA 22 Jan 2008 -- China has hinted it would not support a new round of sanctions against Iran despite Tehran's continued defiance of United Nations resolutions on its nuclear program
Iran: Tehran Under Pressure Ahead Of UN Sanctions Talks RFE/RL 21 Jan 2008 -- The international spotlight is back on Iran's nuclear program ahead of six-country talks in Berlin on possible new UN economic sanctions against Tehran.
Tehran praises Russian, Chinese position on Iran nuclear problem RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2008 -- Russia and China hold "the most realistic" position on Iran's nuclear program, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday.
Russia delivers fourth fuel shipment to Iran nuclear plant RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2008 -- Russia delivered on Sunday the fourth fuel shipment to the Bushehr nuclear power plant it is building in southern Iran, the country's mass media said, citing officials.
Russia delivers third fuel shipment to Iran's nuclear plant RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2008 -- Russia delivered on Friday the third fuel shipment to the Bushehr nuclear power plant it is building in southern Iran, the country's official news agency said, citing officials.
Russia's Lavrov to attend six-nation talks on Iran in Berlin RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2008 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend six-nation talks in Berlin aimed at solving the international dispute around Iran's nuclear program on January 22, a ministry source said on Friday.
Iran to continue cooperation with IAEA: Jalili IRNA 17 Jan 2008 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili said here Thursday that Iran will continue its positive cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Israel says Iran's nuclear program has military nature RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2008 -- Iran's ongoing uranium enrichment program points to the military aspect of its nuclear program, the Israeli foreign minister said on Thursday.
Iran's top nuclear negotiator arrives in China RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2008 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator arrived in Beijing on Thursday as his country seeks to persuade China to resist new UN sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear program.
US Diplomat to Push Beijing for New Iran Sanctions VOA 17 Jan 2008 -- The United States' number-two diplomat says he will urge the Chinese authorities this week to support further United Nations sanctions against Iran
No reason for Security Council to discuss Iran nuclear program IRNA 16 Jan 2008 -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri said on Wednesday that with getting clean health bill from International Atomic Energy Agency, there remains no reason for the UN Security Council to discuss Iranian nuclear program.
US Says Iran Sanctions Having Some Impact VOA 16 Jan 2008 -- The Bush administration insisted Wednesday that international sanctions against Iran are having some impact despite a new government report questioning their usefulness. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice goes to Berlin next week seeking a new U.N. sanctions resolution against Tehran because of its nuclear program
Iran's top nuclear negotiator to visit China Jan. 17-18 RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2008 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator will visit China on January 17-18, ahead of next week's Iran Six talks on possible new sanctions against the Islamic Republic, an Iranian news agency said Wednesday.
Kyrgyzstan: IAEA Seeks Answers To Radioactive Seizure RFE/RL 16 Jan 2008 -- The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has lodged a formal request with the Kyrgyz government to provide more detailed data on the troubling incident that unfolded in the last days of 2007.
Bush Discusses Iran With Middle East Leaders AFPS 15 Jan 2008 -- President Bush told reporters today he has discussed Iran with leaders of the nations he is visiting during his trip to the Middle East.
Mottaki: UNSC should return Iran's nuclear dossier to IAEA IRNA 15 Jan 2008 -- Visiting Head of Foreign Policy Commission of German Parliament Ruprech Polenz conferred on Tuesday with Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on issues of mutual interests.
Big-Power Ministers Plan Berlin Meeting on Iran Sanctions VOA 15 Jan 2008 -- Foreign ministers of the five permanent U.N. Security Council countries and Germany convene in Berlin next week for another attempt to finalize new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program. Efforts to conclude a third sanctions resolution have stalled in recent months.
Analysis: Gulf States Hesitant on Iran Threat cfr.org 15 Jan 2008 -- President Bush maintained a steady message of alarm about Iran during his weekend Persian Gulf trip.
Iran says Bush is covering up his failures IRNA 14 Jan 2008 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said on Monday that US President George W. Bush has resorted to make unfounded allegations against Iran to cover up his failures in the Middle East.
UN atomic watchdog chief wraps up visit to Iran UN News Centre 14 Jan 2008 -- A visit by the head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to Iran to resolve outstanding issues over the country’s nuclear programme has concluded, with the agency and Tehran agreeing on the next steps.
Analysts: Iran Parliamentary Election Crucial For Iranian President VOA 14 Jan 2008 -- Iran holds parliamentary elections March 14 that are widely expected to be something of a referendum on the policies of the country's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
IAEA Says Iran Will Settle Outstanding Nuclear Issues In One Month RFE/RL 14 Jan 2008 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have reached an agreement to settle all outstanding matters relating to Iran's nuclear program in four weeks' time.
Olmert: No Options Ruled Out to Stop Iran's Nuclear Program VOA 14 Jan 2008 -- Israeli officials say Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has stated he will not rule out any options to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Iran's message to US on Iraq talks: Hosseini IRNA 13 Jan 2008 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said on Sunday that Iran's messages and considerations on Iran-US talks on Iraq have been sent to Washington through Iraqi authorities.
New chapter opens for cooperation with UN nuclear agency IRNA 13 Jan 2008 -- Iran's Ambassador to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asghar Soltanieh said on Sunday that IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei ushered in a new chapter for cooperation between Iran and the UN agency.
Iran-IAEA cooperation enjoys proper pace: Hosseini IRNA 13 Jan 2008 -- Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has had a proper pace, Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said on Sunday.
Bush Says Iran Threat Must Be Faced, 'Before It's Too Late' RFE/RL 13 Jan 2008 -- U.S. President George W. Bush, in a keynote speech in the United Arab Emirates today, focused on hopes for democracy in the Middle East, while harshly criticizing Iran's leaders.
Iran says will clear up nuclear issues with IAEA by late February RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2008 -- Iran will clear up all of the UN nuclear watchdog's remaining questions concerning its controversial nuclear program by late February, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said on Sunday.
Bush Warns Gulf States of Iran Threat VOA 13 Jan 2008 -- President Bush says Iran is the world's largest sponsor of terrorism, and a source of instability in the Middle East.
Tehran Pledges to Answer UN Nuclear Questions by March VOA 13 Jan 2008 -- Iran's foreign ministry is pledging to answer all questions that the United Nations nuclear agency still has about its past nuclear activities.
Iran Accuses US of Spreading Anti-Iranian Sentiment in Mideast VOA 13 Jan 2008 -- Iran's government is accusing Washington of using President Bush's Middle East tour to spread anti-Iranian sentiment in the region.
Supreme Leader: Keeping Iran nuclear case in UNSC unjustified IRNA 12 Jan 2008 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that there is no justification for keeping Iran's nuclear case in the United Nations Security Council.
ElBaradei-Mottaki discuss latest developments on nuclear issue IRNA 12 Jan 2008 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and IAEA Chief Mohamed ElBaradei discussed the latest developments on Iran's nuclear activities here Saturday afternoon.
President says Iran expects IAEA to fulfill professional duties IRNA 12 Jan 2008 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday that Iran expects the International Atomic Energy Agency to fulfill its professional duties.
Jalili, ElBaradei reaffirm Iranian transparency IRNA 12 Jan 2008 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed Jalili on Saturday reaffirmed transparency of Iranian nuclear program and the national resolve to remove the outstanding issues with the UN nuclear agency.
Jalili welcomes ElBaradei's constructive role IRNA 12 Jan 2008 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed Jalili here Saturday welcomed the constructive role of the IAEA Head Mohamed ElBaradei in resolving Iran's nuclear case.
President Ahmadinejad meets with IAEA head IRNA 12 Jan 2008 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad discussed Iran's peaceful nuclear activities in a meeting on Saturday with the visiting chief of the UN nuclear watchdog, Mohamed ElBaradei.
Iran: Authorities Target More Student Activists Ahead Of Elections RFE/RL 12 Jan 2008 -- Universities in Tehran and other Iranian cities have reportedly taken "disciplinary measures" against some 60 student activists amid a crackdown ahead of parliamentary polls in March.
Iran recognizes only IAEA as nuclear negotiator - president RIA Novosti 12 Jan 2008 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday that Iran officially recognizes only the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as a party to talks on Iran's nuclear program.
UN, Iranian nuclear chiefs discuss resuming dialogue with Iran-6 RIA Novosti 12 Jan 2008 -- Prospects for resuming dialogue between Tehran and six negotiating countries on Iran's nuclear program were the focus of a meeting between the top UN and Iranian nuclear negotiators.
IRNA: Iran's Ahmadinejad Eager to Resolve Questions With IAEA VOA 12 Jan 2008 -- Iran says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has told the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that Tehran is eager to resolve outstanding questions about its nuclear program.
Gause: Saudis ‘Very Anxious’ to Hear Bush Views on Iran cfr.org 11 Jan 2008
Top US Military Officer Says Iran's Actions More Important Than Words in Gulf Incident VOA 11 Jan 2008 -- The top U.S. military officer says the origin of threatening radio transmissions during an encounter between U.S. and Iranian boats in the Persian Gulf on Sunday is not as important as what the Iranian boats were doing
Mullen Calls on Iran to Take Productive Role in Mideast AFPS 11 Jan 2008 -- Reiterating that he’d “rather prevent a war than fight one,” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff today called on Iran to take a productive, positive role in the Middle East and refrain from provocative behavior.
Khatami urges IAEA head to bring Iran's N-case to close IRNA 11 Jan 2008 -- Substitute Friday prayers leader of Tehran Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami here Friday called on the IAEA Chief Mohammed ElBaradei to bring Iran's nuclear case to a close at the IAEA.
Saeedi talks about new round of Iran-IAEA ties IRNA 11 Jan 2008 -- Deputy Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran for International and Planning Affairs Mohammad Saeedi said Friday that the UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohammed ElBaradei is visiting Iran to talk on a new round of Iran-IAEA relations.
IAEA chief hails Iran's openness, urges further assurances RIA Novosti 11 Jan 2008 -- The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Friday he was satisfied with progress in talks on Iran's nuclear program, but urged Tehran to clarify all remaining issues.
UN nuclear chief arrives in Iran for nuclear talks RIA Novosti 11 Jan 2008 -- The head of the UN nuclear watchdog arrived Friday in Tehran on a two-day visit to discuss Iran's controversial nuclear program.
Iran broadcasts own video of U.S. warships Gulf incident RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2008 -- Iran showed a video on Thursday apparently proving that its boats did not threaten U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf at the weekend, countering Washington's charges of "provocative and dangerous" actions.
Gates: Iranian Boats’ Actions ‘Raise Concerns’ AFPS 10 Jan 2008 -- U.S. defense officials were very disturbed by the actions of Iranian attack boats in the Straits of Hormuz on Jan. 6, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today, and he dismissed Iranian charges that U.S. officials doctored a videotape to make the Iranians look bad.
IRGC: US makes hue and cry to achieve its political goals IRNA 10 Jan 2008 -- IRGC Deputy Commander in charge of Naval Forces Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said on Thursday that the US administration needs to make hue and cry to achieve its political goals and cover up the failed visit of the US president to the Middle East region.
Kyrgyzstan: Authorities Seize Radioactive Material Bound For Iran RFE/RL 10 Jan 2008 -- If the world needed reminding of the ongoing threat posed by nuclear materials left unsecured and scattered across the former Soviet Union, it's got it now.
UN atomic agency chief heads to Tehran for talks on Iran’s nuclear programme UN News Centre 10 Jan 2008 -- The head of the United Nations atomic watchdog agency begins two days of talks with high-level Iranian officials in Tehran tomorrow in a bid to speed up a resolution of outstanding issues over the country’s nuclear programme.
Analysis: Iran Looms over Bush Trip cfr.org 10 Jan 2008 -- Besides his interest in generating momentum behind the Annapolis peace initiative, President Bush also seeks to bolster containment of Iran (WashPost) in his talks in the Mideast.
Iranian State TV Airs Separate Video on US Ship Incident in Gulf VOA 10 Jan 2008 -- Iran's state television broadcast Thursday video footage it says was filmed by Iranian forces during an incident with U.S. Navy ships in the Persian Gulf on Sunday.
Iran Claims US Faked Video Showing Gulf Standoff VOA 09 Jan 2008 -- Iran and the United States are now trading allegations about a recording of the a confrontation between U.S. Navy warships and Iranian Revolutionary Guard speedboats in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week
Iran says U.S. video recording of Gulf ship incident a fake RIA Novosti 09 Jan 2008 -- A senior official in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards has said the U.S. video recording of Sunday's alleged confrontation between Iranian and U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf was a fake.
US Sanctions Iranian General for Aiding Iraq Insurgents VOA 09 Jan 2008 -- The United States Wednesday imposed sanctions against a general in Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps for helping insurgents in Iraq
President Warns Iran of ‘Serious Consequences’ AFPS 09 Jan 2008 -- President Bush today warned Iran against attacking U.S. vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran reaffirms validity of Iran-Iraq 1975 Accord IRNA 09 Jan 2008 -- Foreign Ministry on Wednesday reaffirmed commitment to good neighborly relations with Iraq, national sovereignty and territorial integrity and non-interference in line with Accord signed by the two parties in Algiers in 1975.
Bush Issues Warning to Iran VOA 09 Jan 2008 -- President Bush is warning Iran of serious consequences if it attacks U.S. ships in international waters
Bush Calls Iran's Confrontation With US Navy Vessels a Provocative Act VOA 08 Jan 2008 -- President Bush says Iran should not confront U.S. naval vessels in the Persian Gulf
Gates Calls on Iran to Disavow Aggressors at Sea AFPS 08 Jan 2008 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates called on Iran yesterday to disavow the actions of five high-speed boats that reportedly threatened to blow up three U.S. Navy warships in international waters in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranians Call Hormuz Incident ‘Normal,’ U.S. Begs to Differ AFPS 08 Jan 2008 -- Iranian officials called the buzzing by five Revolutionary Guard speedboats of three U.S. Navy ships “normal,” but American officials insist the behavior was reckless and needlessly provocative.
US Releases Video of Naval Incident With Iran VOA 08 Jan 2008 -- The U.S. Defense Department has released video and sound of the incident Sunday in the Persian Gulf, when small boats believed to be from Iran's Revolutionary Guard force menaced three U.S. Navy ships
Afghanistan/Iran: Kabul Pleads With Tehran To Delay Refugee Expulsions RFE/RL 08 Jan 2008
Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Vice Adm. Cosgriff at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. 07 Jan 2008 -- Presenter: U.S. Naval Forces Command and U.S. 5th Fleet Vice Adm. Kevin Cosgriff
Three U.S. Navy Ships Approached by Iranian Boats Navy NewsStand 07 Jan 2008 -- Following a routine transit through the Strait of Hormuz, Jan. 6, three U.S. Navy ships operating in international waters in the Persian Gulf were approached by five Iranian small boats that demonstrated irresponsible confrontational behavior near the U.S. ships.
Iranian Boats Provoke ‘Serious Incident’ in Strait of Hormuz AFPS 07 Jan 2008 -- Three U.S. Navy vessels took evasive actions after five Iranian boats buzzed the ships transiting the Straits of Hormuz yesterday, Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said today.
Admiral Details Iranian Challenge to U.S. Ships AFPS 07 Jan 2008 -- The commander of the U.S. 5th Fleet in the Middle East today called the behavior of Iranian Revolutionary Guard boats that buzzed three U.S. Navy vessels in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday “unduly provocative.”
IAEA head to visit Iran over uranium enrichment RIA Novosti 07 Jan 2008 -- The head of the UN nuclear watchdog will arrive Friday in Tehran on a two-day visit to discuss Iran's controversial nuclear program, Iranian media said on Monday.
Iran has no plans to normalize relations with U.S. RIA Novosti 6 Jan 2008 -- Iran does not intend to restore diplomatic relations with the U.S. broken in 1979, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Sunday.
Iran urges UN to close its 'nuclear file' RIA Novosti 05 Jan 2008 -- Tehran has asked the UN Security Council to close its 'nuclear dossier' and send it to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran's permanent envoy to the UN said on Saturday.
4th, 5th generations of Sa'eqe jet fighters to be produced IRNA 05 Jan 2008 -- Commander of the Air Force of the Islamic Republic Army Brigadier General Ahmad Mighani said here Saturday that the Iranian army is to produce the fourth and fifth generations of Saeqe jet fighters which cannot be discovered by radar.
US Hopes for Improved Relations With Iran VOA 05 Jan 2008 -- The United States says it hopes recent comments from Iran's leader signify a willingness to improve relations between the two countries.
Analysis: Washington’s Diplomatic Thaw cfr.org 04 Jan 2008 -- War-fueled rhetoric between Washington and Tehran has, at times, sounded more “dire prophecy” than “empty threat,” especially over the issue of nuclear weapons
Leader: Iran must have produced nuclear energy long ago IRNA 03 Jan 2008 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Thursday that Iran must have produced nuclear energy several decades ago to meet the growing need to electricity.

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January 2008 - Iran Special Weapons News