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September 2003 Iran Special Weapons News



  • Iran: Tehran Rejects EU Warning On Nuclear Issues RFE/RL 30 Sep 2003 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry today rejected a European Union warning over Tehran's nuclear program, calling the warning "unacceptable" and "far removed from the principles of cooperation."
  • IRAN / NUCLEAR VOA 30 Sept 2003-- The French Foreign Minister says Iran must cooperate fully with international inspectors by the October 31st deadline or face possible U-N sanctions
  • Boucher Calls on Iran to Comply With IAEA Washington File 30 Sept 2003-- State Department spokesman Richard Boucher called on Iran to comply with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolutions by accepting the obligations many other countries have accepted, signing the additional protocol, and answering IAEA questions by the October 31 deadline.
  • Iran rejects EU statements on use of peaceful nuclear technology IRNA 30 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman here Tuesday rejected the European Union`s statements regarding Iran`s peaceful use of nuclear energy as `inappropriate` and `political`.
  • IAEA inspectors to arrive in Tehran on Thursday IRNA 29 Sep 2003 -- Government spokesman Abdollah Ramezanzadeh here on Monday said that negotiations on Iran`s nuclear program will get underway on Thursday after the arrival of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors.
  • Iran denounces application of nuclear energy for non-peaceful purpose IRNA 29 Sep 2003 -- Government spokesman Abdollah Ramezanzadeh here on Monday said that Iran denounces the use of nuclear energy for non-peaceful purposes in the light of the religious beliefs in the country and the harm it will inflict on national security. It also goes against Iran`s development policy, he declared.
  • RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 6, Number 39 29 Sep 2003 -- TEHRAN TRIES TO CONTROL DOMESTIC NUCLEAR DEBATE / ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL -- PRO ET CONTRA / MISSILES STAR IN 'SACRED DEFENSE WEEK.' / TEHRAN REJECTS SAUDI COMPLAINTS ABOUT AL-QAEDA / KHATAMI CALLS FOR ISLAMIC UNITY IN LEBANON / PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE: GOVERNMENT NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR KAZEMI'S DEATH / IRANIAN ASSASSINS TO BE PART OF ISRAEL-HIZBALLAH PRISONER SWAP? / GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL DEFENDS YOUTHFUL FASHIONS / STUDENT LEADER RELEASED ON BAIL AS SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS / INFLATION IN IRAN APPROACHES 20 PERCENT / CORRUPT PRACTICES INVOLVING IRAN HIT NORWEGIAN OIL COMPANY
  • Iran: Tehran Won't Give Up Enriching Uranium RFE/RL 29 Sep 2003 -- Iran's foreign minister said Iran is ready to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), but also wants to continue enriching uranium to produce fuel for power plants.
  • U.S./Russia: Bush, Putin Urge Iran, North Korea To Give Up Nuclear Ambitions RFE/RL 29 Sep 2003 -- U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin declared themselves strong allies in the war on terrorism on Saturday (27 September) and warned Iran and North Korea to abandon any ambitions to obtain nuclear weapons.
  • N-Y/IRAN/NUCLEAR VOA 29 Sept 2003-- Amid growing international pressure on Iran regarding its nuclear program, the country's foreign minister on Monday said Iran was open to inspections and "has nothing to hide," but wants to continue using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
  • US/IRAN/NUCLEAR VOA 28 Sept 2003-- Iran's foreign minister says his country is willing to cooperate with U-N nuclear weapons inspectors, but wants to continue to produce nuclear power. The foreign minister's comments come a day after President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin said they agreed that Iran should not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons
  • IRAN/NUCLEAR VOA 28 Sept 2003-- Iran says it will continue to conduct uranium enrichment, but has no intention of producing nuclear weapons
  • Iran to continue positive, transparent cooperation with IAEA IRNA 27 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said here Friday that Iran will continue its positive and transparent cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
  • EU FMs to postpone decision on ties with Iran till October IRNA 27 Sep 2003 -- The European Union council of foreign ministers on Monday is to discuss EU-Iran relations, but a decision to review a future trade and cooperation agreement between the two sides has been postponed until October, said EU sources.
  • IAEA representatives to visit Tehran for technical, legal talks IRNA 27 Sep 2003 -- Representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are expected to visit Tehran on Thursday to discuss the legal and technical issues concerning non-proliferation treaty (NPT).
  • IRAN/ KHOMEINI GRANDSON VOA 26 Sept 2003-- The grandson of the architect of Iran's Islamic Revolution was in Washington on Friday to talk about the need for reform in his homeland
  • IRAN / NUCLEAR VOA 26 Sept 2003-- President Bush has raised concerns at the United Nations about Iran's nuclear program and is calling for more international pressure on Iran to disclose the full extent of its program to the International Atomic Energy Agency by the end of October
  • IAEA / IRAN VOA 26 Sept 2003-- The International Atomic Energy Agency says its planned visit to Iran next week has been postponed at the request of Tehran
  • Kharrazi: Tehran will continue transparent cooperation with IAEA IRNA 26 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said here on Thursday that Iran will continue to have "positive and transparent" cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) but will not accept anything through force.
  • U-N/Iran Nuclear VOA 25 Sept 2003-- Iran's foreign minister has again rejected accusations that his country is developing nuclear weapons. The denial came during a speech to the U-N General Assembly, Thursday, hours after international inspectors were reported to have found traces of weapons grade uranium in Iran
  • BUSH / IRAN VOA 25 Sept 2003-- President Bush says the international community must convince Iran to give up what he says is the country's secret nuclear weapons program
  • IAEA / IRAN VOA 25 Sept 2003-- The International Atomic Energy Agency is sending expert teams to Iran for a month to inspect Tehran's nuclear facilities and try to find answers to some unresolved questions
  • Bush to Discuss Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program with Putin Washington File 25 Sept 2003-- The discovery by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of traces of weapons-grade uranium in Iran will be on President Bush's agenda when he meets at Camp David this weekend with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
  • Kharrazi: Iran willing to cooperate if US changes attitude IRNA 25 Sep 2003 -- Iran would be willing to work with the United States on a number of issues, including national nuclear program, if Washington changes its attitude towards Iran for the better, The Washington Post quoted Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi as saying.
  • NY / IRAN-NUCLEAR VOA 24 Sept 2003-- Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi has again denied today (Wednesday) that his country his trying to develop nuclear weapons
  • IRAN/NUCLEAR VOA 23 Sept 2003-- A senior Iranian official says his government will be less cooperative on inquiries about its nuclear program, following a tough resolution approved this month by the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors
  • Iran: IAEA To Send Experts Ahead Of Deadline RFE/RL 23 Sep 2003 -- The United Nations nuclear watchdog is to send legal experts soon to Iran, which faces a 31 October deadline to prove it is not secretly making nuclear weapons.
  • MICHAEL LEVI VOA 23 Sept 2003-- Monday, Iran put some of its nuclear weapons on public display during a parade in Tehran. Michael Levi, a Science and Technology Fellow in Foreign Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution, joins VOA-TV host David Borgida for a discussion about Iran's nuclear weapons program.
  • Russia Should Suspend Nuclear Cooperation With Iran Washington File 23 Sept 2003-- U.S. Ambassador to Russia Alexander Vershbow said September 19 that Iran is "a critical test case" for the 1968 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and hopes that Russia will suspend its cooperation with Tehran's nuclear program until Iran fully cooperates with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
  • RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 6, Number 38 22 Sep 2003 -- IRAN'S AL-QAEDA PROBLEM WON'T GO AWAY / SUPREME LEADER LAUDS ENRICHMENT OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL / TEHRAN CONTEMPLATES IAEA RESOLUTION / KHATAMI ENCOURAGES ELECTION PARTICIPATION / CONTROVERSY CONTINUES OVER GUARDIANS COUNCIL PROVINCIAL OFFICES / LEGISLATORS, GUARDIANS MEET ON 'TWIN BILLS.' / WHY DOES EVERYBODY CONFESS IN OPEN TRIALS? / SUPPORTERS OF POLITICAL PRISONERS STAGE HUNGER STRIKE / DISSIDENT CLERIC CRITICIZES REGIME / JAPAN BARRED FROM AZADEGAN BIDDING / NORWAY'S STATOIL LINKED TO CORRUPTION IN IRAN
  • IRAN/MISSILE VOA 22 Sept 2003-- While Iran faces a deadline of late October to prove that its nuclear facilities are not a cover for building nuclear weapons, Iran's newest weapon was publicly paraded before dignitaries in Tehran Monday
  • Khatami: Iran against WMD proliferation IRNA 22 Sep 2003 -- President Mohammad Khatami said here on Monday that Iran is against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, but stressed that the Islamic Republic will persist on its legitimate right to become strong based on science, technology and a capable economy.
  • US uses Iran nuclear program to politicize Moscow conference IRNA 21 Sep 2003 -- A Foreign Ministry official said Saturday that the US tried to politicize the Moscow conference on Non-Proliferation of nuclear weapons and shift its theme from defense-related issues to one of a political farce.
  • FM spokesman: Iran to declare its stance on IAEA resolution in due time IRNA 21 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here on Sunday, referring to the efforts underway to keep up-dated on death file of an Iranian national, Keyvan Tabesh, killed by the Canadian police, regretted the dual policy taken by the Canadian government towards the issue, despite its assurance of cooperation.
  • Defense Minister: WMD has no place in Iran`s defense policy IRNA 21 Sep 2003 -- Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said here Sunday that production of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) has no place in Iran`s defense policy.
  • Iran, Russia cooperate in atomic energy: ambassador IRNA 20 Sep 2003 -- Iran and Russia are developing the atomic energy cooperation, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Gholam-Reza Shafei said on Friday.
  • Supreme Leader: Armed forces rely on people`s sentiments to defend country IRNA 20 Sep 2003 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that the armed forces, by relying upon the sentiments of the people, are strongly fulfilling their heavy responsibility of defending the country.
  • IRAQ / IRAN VOA 19 Sept 2003-- The top U-S administrator in Iraq, in a newspaper interview, has accused Iranian agents of aiding groups carrying out attacks in Iraq and hampering reconstruction efforts
  • I-A-E-A/IRAN VOA 19 Sept 2003-- The International Atomic Energy Agency says there can be no deals with Iran in return for a full and accurate disclosure of its nuclear program
  • UK denies divided policy on Iran IRNA 18 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Office Minister Chris Mullin denied Wednesday that the Prime Minister`s office and Foreign Office were divided over the UK`s foreign policy towards Iran.
  • Iran rejects EU stance on linking cooperation to nuclear pact IRNA 18 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi expressed regret here Wednesday over statements made by the Italian representative to the European Union (EU) regarding Iran`s nuclear program.
  • Rafsanjani says Iran`s military capabilities defensive IRNA 18 Sep 2003 -- Head of Expediency Council (EC) Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here Thursday that Iran`s military strategy is defensive.
  • Iran: Dissident Cleric Publicly Criticizes Government RFE/RL 17 Sep 2003 -- An Iranian dissident cleric today publicly criticized the government in an address after spending five years under house arrest.
  • CONGRESS IRAN VOA 17 Sept 2003-- A group of U-S Congressmen and Israeli Knesset members met in an unusual session in Washington, Wednesday, to discuss Iran
  • Army chief: Military forces united to defend territorial integrity IRNA 17 Sep 2003 -- The Army, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and other armed forces will strongly encounter those who have ill-intentions towards the nation, Army chief Major General Mohammad Salimi said here Tuesday.
  • Karroubi terms as political IAEA`s resolution on Iran IRNA 17 Sep 2003 -- Majlis Speaker Mehdi Karroubi here Wednesday termed as `political` the resolution issued by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against Iran`s nuclear activities.
  • Abtahi says Iran firm in continuing talks with IAEA IRNA 17 Sep 2003 -- Vice-President for Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Mohammad-Ali Abtahi said here on Wednesday that Iran is serious in continuing talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
  • Iran says US nuclear accusation against Iran `baseless` IRNA 17 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman said here Wednesday that statements by the US under-secretary of state regarding Iran`s posing a threat to the US national security are completely `baseless`.
  • No reasons for stopping nuclear cooperation with Iran: minister IRNA 16 Sep 2003 -- Russian Atomic Energy Minister Alexander Rumyantsev said there are no reasons for stopping nuclear cooperation with Iran.
  • Rafsanjani: US seeks to prevent Iran`s peaceful nuke program IRNA 16 Sep 2003 -- Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here Tuesday that the US considers the world of Islam as a serious threat to its interests around the globe.
  • President Khatami inaugurates combined cycle power plant in Fars IRNA 16 Sep 2003 -- President Mohammad Khatami here on Tuesday launched executive operations for the development of Fars combined cycle power plant and a 23-kilovolt power transfer line at the power plant.
  • Mirdamadi terms IAEA resolution against Iran as `unacceptable` IRNA 16 Sep 2003 -- French Ambassador to Tehran Francois Nicouloud conferred here Tuesday with Head of Parliamentary Commission for National Security and Foreign Affairs Mohsen Mirdamadi on recent IAEA Board of Governors resolution against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
  • Air Force reports success in producing laser navigation systems IRNA 15 Sep 2003 -- Air Force Commander Brigadier-General Reza Pardis said here on Monday that Air Force experts have been able to develop the technology for producing laser navigation systems for the first time in the country.
  • Iran fully committed to its NPT responsibility - Aghazadeh IRNA 15 Sep 2003 -- Iran is fully committed to its NPT responsibilities, not because of its contractual obligation, but also because of its religious and ethical considerations, and it is to officially respond to the resolution in a matter of few days after its studying, said a senior Iranian official in Vienna on Monday.
  • Pakistan renews support for Iran`s nuclear program IRNA 15 Sep 2003 -- Pakistan Monday reiterated its stand that Iran ha the right to acquire nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Masood Khan renewed Islamabad position while responding to questions during a weekly press briefing.
  • Leader says all efforts should concentrate on strengthening IRGC IRNA 15 Sep 2003 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said here on Monday that all necessary financial and moral means should be provided for consolidating the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), which is the distinguished pillar of the immense building of the Islamic establishment.
  • Khatami declares Iran`s official stance on nuclear technology IRNA 15 Sep 2003 -- President Mohammad Khatami, referring to the need for access to sciences and technologies including nuclear technology, as the nation`s basic requirement, said here Monday that Iran`s nuclear program is not aimed towards destructive purposes.
  • RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 6, Number 37 15 Sep 2003 -- TEHRAN STILL SEEKS TO TRADE SUSPECTED AL-QAEDA FOR MKO MEMBERS / HOSPITALIZED PALESTINIANS MEET IRANIAN SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT / IRAN ANNOUNCES ANTITERRORISM LEGISLATION / TEHRAN EXPECTS PAYMENT FOR RETURNING SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL TO RUSSIA / IAEA BOARD OF GOVERNORS PASSES RESOLUTION ON IRAN / ASSEMBLY OF EXPERTS DISAVOWS WMD / EXECUTIVE BRANCH CONFRONTS EXISTENCE OF PARALLEL INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATIONS / RELEASE OF HARD-LINE ACTIVIST RENEWS FOCUS ON VIGILANTES / MORE SHOOTINGS AT BRITISH EMBASSY IN TEHRAN / LONDON FREES FORMER IRANIAN AMBASSADOR TO ARGENTINA / LEGAL IRANIAN PILGRIMAGES TO IRAQI SHIA SITES TO BEGIN SOON / SADDAM HUSSEIN SUPPORTERS TRY TO KILL SHIA CLERIC / SOFIA WANTS TEHRAN'S HELP IN KARBALA / IRAN ACTIVE IN REGIONAL ELECTRICAL SECTOR / OFFICIALS REPORT ON FALL IN UNEMPLOYMENT, JOB CREATION
  • Iran: IAEA Head Urges Tehran To Resolve Nuclear Issues RFE/RL 15 Sep 2003 -- The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), today called on Iran to resolve all unsettled issues surrounding its nuclear program as soon as possible.
  • UN: IAEA Meeting Begins In Vienna Amid Disagreement On Iran RFE/RL 15 Sep 2003 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) opened its annual general conference in Vienna today, following last week's meeting of its board of governors. While Iran dominated last week's discussions, key agenda items at the 135-nation meeting this week are also Iraq and North Korea.
  • IRAN / NUCLEAR VOA 15 Sept 2003-- The United States secretary of energy says Iran must answer outstanding questions concerning the nature of its nuclear program, as required by the International Atomic Energy Agency and its international obligations
  • Asefi says Iran examining how to continue cooperation with IAEA IRNA 14 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here on Sunday that the Islamic Republic is examining how to continue cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for what he said was the poor performance of the agency.
  • It is time for Iran to sign additional protocol, Powell says IRNA 14 Sep 2003 -- US Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Sunday that it is time for Iran to sign additional protocol and satisfy the international community that Iran is not developing programs for nuclear weapons.
  • Russia says IAEA resolution on Iran will help solve problems IRNA 14 Sep 2003 -- Russia considers the International Atomic Energy Agency`s resolution on Iran a plan of action, Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Yakovenko said.
  • UN: Atomic Agency Gives Iran Nuclear Deadline RFE/RL 13 Sep 2003 -- The United Nations nuclear watchdog agency has given Iran a 31 October deadline to prove it does not have a secret nuclear-weapons program.
  • RUSSIA/IRAN VOA 13 Sept 2003-- Russia is urging Iran to abide by a resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency giving Tehran until the end of October to prove it has no plans for developing nuclear weapons
  • Kharrazi .says IAEA anti-Iran resolution "politically motivated" IRNA 13 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi here Friday said the resolution passed against Iran by the governing board of the International Atomic Energy (IAEA) was "immature" and "politically motivated".
  • IAEA anti-Iran resolution violates int`l regulations: Salehi IRNA 13 Sep 2003 -- Iran on Friday said the resolution passed against Iran by the Governing Board of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was in violation of international regulations and against the nature of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
  • Iranian minister calls IAEA resolution immature IRNA 13 Sep 2003 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi has said the resolution that the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed in connection with Iran`s nuclear program was immature.
  • Iran: U.S. Warns Tehran About Its Nuclear Activities RFE/RL 12 Sep 2003 -- The United States said today that failure by Iran to comply with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) demands to fully account for its activities would constitute further evidence of Tehran's efforts to conceal its clandestine nuclear weapons program.
  • Resolution 12 September 2003 [pdf]
  • NAM Statement, 12 September 2003
  • Iran Statement, 12 September 2003
  • Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran Report by the Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors GOV/2003/63 [Date: 26 August 2003 - Restricted Distribution; For official use only] Item 5 (b) of the provisional agenda (GOV/2003/44) Derestricted 12 September 2003 (This document has been derestricted at the meeting of the Board on 12 September 2003)
  • Ayatullah Rafsanjani(HA) blames IAEA for false reports on Iran IRNA 12 Sept 2003-- Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatullah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani(HA) here Friday criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its false reports on Iran`s nuclear activities.
  • Rafsanjani blames IAEA for false reports on Iran IRNA 12 Sep 2003 -- Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani here Friday criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its false reports on Iran`s nuclear activities.
  • Iran protests at western resolution over nuke activities IRNA 12 Sep 2003 -- Iranian representative to the international Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Akbar Salehi on Friday directed strong criticisms against the resolution tabled by the Western states against Iran over its nuclear program.
  • Berlin refuses comment on Iran`s opposition to IAEA deadline IRNA 12 Sep 2003 -- A German foreign ministry spokesman refused to react on Iran`s opposition to accept a possible deadline by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to open up its nuclear progamme for inspections.
  • Iran`s representative at IAEA leaves meeting in protest at decision IRNA 12 Sep 2003 -- Islamic Republic of Iran`s representative at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali-Akbar Salehi on Friday left its Board of Governors meeting to protest to the decision making method applied regarding the Western-proposed resolution on Iran.
  • Expert says implementation of UN atomic watchdog` decision on Iran impossible IRNA 12 Sep 2003 -- An Iranian nuclear energy expert participating the session of the UN governing council in Vienna said on Friday the implementation of the resolution agreed upon by the UN nuclear watchdog on Iran is impossible within the pre-set deadline.
  • UN Nuclear Agency Putting Pressure On Tehran RFE/RL 11 Sept 2003-- The 35 members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) may vote today on a draft resolution that would give Iran until 31 October to fully comply with its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
  • IAEA/IRAN VOA 11 Sept 2003-- Diplomats at the International Atomic Energy Agency are studying a new compromise resolution on Iran's nuclear program ahead of a vote expected Friday
  • Iran: UN Nuclear Agency Putting Pressure On Tehran RFE/RL 11 Sep 2003 -- The 35 members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) may vote today on a draft resolution that would give Iran until 31 October to fully comply with its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
  • UK `regrets` US disengagement with Iran IRNA 11 Sep 2003 -- The UK government has expressed regret at the isolationist policy of the US towards Iran and says that it is trying to persuade Washington to adopt a dialogue with Tehran.
  • Iran: Tehran Criticizes IAEA, Threatens To End Cooperation RFE/RL 10 Sep 2003 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi (pictured) says Iran may reconsider its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), if it is denied the right to a peaceful nuclear program.
  • IAEA / IRAN VOA 10 Sept 2003-- Western diplomats at the International Atomic Energy Agency say they have enough votes to adopt a strong resolution calling for Iran to abide by all of the agency's demands by the end of October
  • Iran: Tehran Criticizes IAEA, Threatens To End Cooperation RFE/RL 10 Sept 2003-- Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi (pictured) says Iran may reconsider its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), if it is denied the right to a peaceful nuclear program.
  • Kharrazi: Tehran`s cooperation with IAEA beyond additional protocol IRNA 10 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Wednesday that Iran`s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency`s (IAEA) inspectors have gone beyond framework of the Agency`s additional protocol.
  • Official criticizes states pressurizing Iran for nuke program IRNA 10 Sep 2003 -- Iranian representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Akbar Salehi on Wednesday criticized those states which put pressure on Iran over its nuclear activities.
  • Iran, Syria stress withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq IRNA 09 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi and Syrian Vice President Abdel-Halim Khaddam stressed here Monday the withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq.
  • Straw reiterates UK disagreement with US policy towards Iran IRNA 09 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has reiterated that the UK government still disagrees with the US hostile policy towards Iran despite its closeness with the Bush Administration.
  • Progress made in settling differences over Iran`s nuclear program IRNA 09 Sep 2003 -- Reports coming in from the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters indicate positive shifts in the settlement of differences over the future of Iran`s nuclear program and in the provision of reliable IAEA control over the entire process, an official at the Russian Ministry of Atomic Energy told Itar-Tass on Tuesday.
  • IAEA Debates U.S.-Backed Resolution RFE/RL 09 Sept 2003-- The 35 members of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN's nuclear watchdog, today continue debate on a U.S.-backed resolution that would strongly urge Iran to fully disclose its nuclear programs.
  • I-A-E-A / IRAN VOA 09 Sept 2003-- A resolution is circulating at the International Atomic Energy Agency meeting in Vienna calling for Iran to comply with all the agency's demands by the end of October.
  • IAEA Board Members Share U.S. Concerns Over Iran Washington File 09 Sept 2003-- State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher said the United States believes that almost all members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors share its grave concerns about Iran's nuclear activities, and agree that Iran must take urgent steps to cooperate fully and answer all outstanding questions.
  • Iran: IAEA Debates U.S.-Backed Resolution RFE/RL 09 Sep 2003 -- The 35 members of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN's nuclear watchdog, today continue debate on a U.S.-backed resolution that would strongly urge Iran to fully disclose its nuclear programs.
  • Iran's Nuclear Program Ambassador Kenneth C. Brill, U.S. Representative to the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Statement by the United States on Agenda Item 4 (b) at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting Vienna, Austria September 9, 2003 [ [PDF]
  • EU Statement, 8 September 2003 [PDF]
  • NAM Statement, 8 September 2003 [PDF]
  • IAEA Chief urges Iran to sign additional protocol IRNA 08 Sep 2003 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Chief Mohamed ElBaradei here Monday called on Iran to sign the Additional Protocol to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
  • Iran remains open to IAEA inspections IRNA 08 Sep 2003 -- Iranian Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Akbar Salehi said on Monday that Iran remains open to IAEA inspections.
  • Government not considering plan to opt out of NPT IRNA 08 Sep 2003 -- Government spokesman Abdollah Ramezanzadeh said on Monday that the government is not considering any plan to opt out of non-proliferation treaty (NPT).
  • Rafsanjani: Iran never seeks to gain access to nuclear weapons IRNA 08 Sep 2003 -- Vice Chairman of the Assembly of Experts Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani here Monday told the opening session of the assembly that the Islamic Republic of Iran never seeks to gain access to nuclear arms.
  • Government spokesman calls on IAEA to avoid politicizing decision IRNA 08 Sep 2003 -- Government spokesman Abdollah Ramezanzadeh here on Monday called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Council of Managers to avoid politicizing its decisions on Iran.
  • Spain lauds Iran`s peaceful nuclear program IRNA 08 Sep 2003 -- Spanish Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ramon Gil Casares said here Monday "We have no doubt on Iran`s intentions on peaceful use of nuclear power."
  • RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 6, Number 36 08 Sep 2003 -- LEGISLATURE DEBATES NPT ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL / KHATAMI WILL NOT COMPROMISE ON HIS LEGISLATION / SHAKE-UP IN IRAN'S EDUCATIONAL SECTOR / HANDFUL OF STUDENTS REMAIN IN DETENTION / IRANIAN VIGILANTES' DEATH SENTENCES OVERTURNED / INVESTIGATION INTO CANADIAN JOURNALIST'S KILLING CONTINUES / FORMER DIPLOMAT'S ARREST WORSENS TEHRAN-LONDON RELATIONS / LEGISLATOR WARNS OF FACTIONAL EFFORT TO RUIN IRAN-U.K. RELATIONS / JORDANIAN KING VISITS IRAN / TEHRAN REPORTEDLY REFUSES TO EXTRADITE JORDANIAN AL-QAEDA MEMBER / TEHRAN DENIES TERRORISTS ENTERING IRAQ FROM IRAN / IRAQ AND A BODY BAG FOR UNDER $50 / ITALY WORKING ON $69 MILLION IRANIAN PIPELINE PROJECT
  • State Department Briefing, September 8, 2003 Washington File 08 Sept 2003-- Israel/Palestinians, Department, Iraq, North Korea, Afghanistan, China, Burma, Saudi Arabia, Iran
  • U-S / IRAN / NUCLEAR VOA 08 Sept 2003-- The Bush administration said Monday nearly all members of the International Atomic Energy Agency governing board share U-S concerns about Iran's nuclear program. The I-A-E-A board began a meeting in Vienna Monday expected to produce resolution calling on Iran to comply with commitments under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
  • I-A-E-A / IRAN VOA 08 Sept 2003-- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is calling for Iran to disclose all its nuclear activities as a matter of urgency
  • Close negotiations currently going on between Iran, IAEA: Asefi IRNA 07 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi said here on Sunday that close negotiations are being held between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stressing that Iran`s acceptance of negotiations is a major, positive and constructive step taken by the Islamic Republic in that regard.
  • IAEA/IRAN VOA 07 Sept 2003-- The International Atomic Energy Agency is meeting in Vienna to discuss the Iranian nuclear program. A Western compromise resolution seeking Iran's full disclosure of that program needs the support of non-aligned countries of which Iran is a member
  • Iran: Moscow, Tehran Fail To Agree On Return Of Nuclear Fuel RFE/RL 06 Sep 2003 -- Talks between Russia and Iran have still failed to resolve the question of the return of spent fuel to Russia from Iran's nuclear power plant at Bushehr.
  • Iran: Moscow, Tehran Fail To Agree On Return Of Nuclear Fuel RFE/RL 06 Sept 2003-- Talks between Russia and Iran have still failed to resolve the question of the return of spent fuel to Russia from Iran's nuclear power plant at Bushehr.
  • NAM rejects forwarding Iran`s nuclear case to Security Council IRNA 06 Sep 2003 -- Ambassadors from member countries of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) rejected here Friday the idea of submitting a report to the United Nations Security Council on Iran`s nuclear programs.
  • Kharrazi says hopes IAEA would not be swayed by US over Iran IRNA 06 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi here on Friday expressed hope that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would not be swayed by US pressure in its upcoming debates over Iran`s nuclear energy programs.
  • US tries to take Iran`s nuclear program case to SC: EC chairman IRNA 06 Sep 2003 -- Chairman of the Expediency Council (EC) Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani here on Saturday said that the US and some European states, through vast propaganda against Iran, are trying to take the case of Iran`s attempts to gain access to nuclear technology to the UN Security Council.
  • I-A-E-A/IRAN VOA 05 Sept 2003-- The International Atomic Energy Agency is expected to discuss a resolution next Tuesday calling on Iran to respond urgently and completely about its nuclear program.
  • BRITAIN / IRAN VOA 04 Sept 2003-- As a diplomatic argument between London and Tehran grows, Britain's Foreign Office says non-essential embassy staff and their families can leave if they wish. But despite the deterioration in relations, Prime Minister Blair says he would like to continue dialogue with the Iranian leadership
  • IRAN VOA 03 Sept 2003-- Well, we issue a report every March or April that talks about the situation in over 190 countries around the world. What we found with the latest edition in Iran was that we thought the human rights situation had deteriorated. You have always had an issue about the degree to which the Iranian people can control their own destiny, and I think the space for that has been closing. I think even for people who are in their official capacities in Iran members of parliament and others, the space has been closing. And it's of concern not only to us but also to other countries, especially European countries, that had hoped to see more and more of an opening in Iran and are actually seeing less and less of an opening there.
  • Khatami Rejects Compromise Offered By Hard-Liners On Reform Bills RFE/RL 03 Sept 2003-- Iranian Vice President Mohammad Ali Abtahi today said that President Mohammad Khatami (pictured) has rejected a compromise with his hard-line opponents over two key reform bills that seek to curb the conservatives' power.
  • Ambassador To Britain Returns To Tehran RFE/RL 03 Sept 2003-- Iran's ambassador to London has returned to Tehran amid a dispute over the arrest in Britain of a former Iranian diplomat.
  • Jordan's King Could Act As Mediator Between Tehran, Washington RFE/RL 03 Sept 2003-- Today, Jordan's King Abdullah completed the first visit by a Jordanian monarch to Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Jordan is an ally of the United States; Iran is one of the staunchest opponents of Washington. After the toppling of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan in 2001 and Saddam Hussein's ouster from Iraq earlier this year, Iran finds itself surrounded by countries either controlled by or allied with the U.S. In that regard, what messages did King Abdullah deliver to Tehran?
  • BRITAIN/IRAN VOA 03 Sept 2003-- The British embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed after being hit by bullets
  • RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 6, Number 35 01 Sep 2003 -- ISRAEL'S 'ANNIHILATION' DEMANDED AT TEHRAN CONFERENCE / RIYADH DENIES RECEIVING AL-QAEDA MEMBERS FROM TEHRAN / REPORT ON IRANIAN NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES NOTES GOOD AND BAD / JUDICIARY REPORTS ON PROVINCIAL UNREST / KHORASAN PROVINCE DIVISION POSTPONED / REJECTION OF CEDAW MEMBERSHIP REVERBERATES / OFFICIALS UNHAPPY ABOUT REPORT ON JOURNALIST KAZEMI'S DEATH / TEHRAN FEELS NO OBLIGATION TO KEEP OTTAWA INFORMED / DISPUTE OVER DATE OF IRANIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION / KHATAMI ENCOURAGES APPRAISAL OF SUCCESSES, FAILURES / IRANIAN PARLIAMENT LOOKS INTO WEBSITE FILTERING / TEHRAN REACTS ANGRILY TO DIPLOMAT'S ARREST IN U.K.... / ...AS DO IRANIAN PARLIAMENTARIANS / CATCH AND RELEASE IN BRUSSELS / SAVAK AND MOIS SPY ON TRIAL IN BERLIN / IRANIANS IN IRAQ MAY FEEL UNWELCOME / TEHRAN BLAMES OCCUPATION FOR AL-NAJAF BOMBINGS / TEHRAN-SARAJEVO CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC TIES EXPAND / LATVIA INTERCEPTS RUSSIAN MILITARY HARDWARE BOUND FOR IRAN / TOKYO RELUCTANT TO GIVE UP AZADEGAN PROJECT / IRAN MAY IMPLEMENT VALUE-ADDED TAX
  • Iran says allowed IAEA inspectors to take samples at nuke sites IRNA 01 Sep 2003 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here on Monday that Iran has allowed inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to take samples at its nuclear sites, and described this as a major development.
  • Kayhan daily calls for withdrawal from NPT, instead of signing additional protocol IRNA 01 Sep 2003 -- Tehran-based Persian daily "Kayhan" on Monday renewed it call for Iran`s withdrawal from Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
  • Spokesman says EU has not threatened Iran over nuclear issuel IRNA 01 Sep 2003 -- Government Spokesman Abdollah Ramezanzadeh in his weekly press conference here on Monday said Iran has not been threatened by the European Union on the nuclear issues.
  • Polish defense minister wraps up Tehran visit IRNA 01 Sep 2003 -- Polish Minister of Defense Jerzy Szmajdzinski wrapped up his two-day visit to Iran and left here on Monday. Szmajdzinski was officially seen off by Iran`s Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani.



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