2005 Iran Special Weapons - Missile, Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Weapons News

September 2005 Iran Special Weapons News

Rafsanjani: Iran's nuclear dossier a hard accessible field IRNA 30 Sep 2005 -- An Iranian top cleric on Friday warned Europe and the US that Iran's nuclear dossier is not an easily accessible field.
EU wants better ties with Iran IRNA 30 Sep 2005 -- The European Union would like to see a diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear issue and to continue dialogue with the Islamic Republic.
Haddad-Adel: We are not willing Iran's nuclear dossier go to UNSC IRNA 30 Sep 2005 -- Parliament Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said here Friday, "We are not willing to see Iran's nuclear dossier go to the United Nations' Security Council."
Iran: Paramilitary Force Prepares For Urban Unrest RFE/RL 30 Sep 2005 -- The Basij Resistance Force, a paramilitary organization connected with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, appears to be undergoing something of a revival under the administration of President Mahmud Ahmadinejad.
India's foreign ministry denies it was off the board on IAEA vote IRNA 30 Sep 2005 -- India's Ministry of External Affairs has denied a report published Thursday in `The Asian Age' that minister K.
Larijani says no alternative but to stay course on nuclear program IRNA 29 Sep 2005 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani here Wednesday said that Iran in order to have access to nuclear technology has no alternative but to resist pressures by big powers.
IRAN: A 'CHECKERED HISTORY' LEADS TO IAEA CENSURE US Dept. of State IIP, Foreign Media Reaction 28 Sep 2005
OIC rebukes IAEA resolution against Iran IRNA 28 Sep 2005 -- Secretary-General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu here Tuesday rebuked a resolution passed by the UN nuclear watchdog against Iran's nuclear program.
Ahmadinejad hails Venezuela's vote in IAEA IRNA 28 Sep 2005 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hailed Venezuela's "brave and judicious" vote against the EU-proposed resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors on Saturday.
Speaker: Majlis plan does not signify Iran's withdrawal from NPT IRNA 28 Sep 2005 -- Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said here Wednesday Majlis approval of a motion to suspend implementation of the Additional Protocol does not mean Iran is quitting the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Majlis approves motion of single urgency to suspend Additional Protocol IRNA 28 Sep 2005 -- The Majlis (Parliament) here Wednesday approved a motion of single urgency laying out a plan for the government to suspend implementation of the NPT Additional Protocol.
Iranian Parliament Moves To Suspend UN Nuclear Checks RFE/RL 28 Sep 2005 -- Iranian lawmakers voted today to fast-track a draft bill to end inspections of the country's nuclear facilities by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Britain Rules Out Military Strikes on Iran VOA 28 Sep 2005 -- British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw says it is "inconceivable" that any military action will be taken against Iran over its nuclear program.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 8, Number 38 27 September 2005 -- IRAN COMMEMORATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF WAR WITH IRAQ / HARD TO PIN BLAME FOR MOST RECENT IRAQ VIOLENCE / TEHRAN DENIES ROLE IN IRAQI UNREST / IRAN TO GET ANOTHER PASS FROM IAEA / TEHRAN HANGS TOUGH ON NUCLEAR ISSUE / LITTLE SAID ABOUT SAFETY OF IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM / IRANIAN DIPLOMAT ARRESTED IN IRAN / POLITICAL PRISONERS CASES TO BE REVIEWED / WRANGLE CONTINUES OVER DIPLOMA MILL / SUPREME LEADER PROMISES SALVATION
Asefi : iran may stop all voluntary measures Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Oct 2005 -- Iran on Tuesday said it may discontinue all its voluntary measures and include other actions on its agenda if the un nuclear watchdog and the European states refuse to correct their mistake.
Austrian representative to IAEA says awaiting resumption of Iran-EU negotiations IRNA 27 Sep 2005 -- Austrian Envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said here Monday that Vienna is awaiting a round of talks between Iran and EU to resume shortly.
IRI Ambassador to London: Tehran not ambitious in nuclear field IRNA 27 Sep 2005 -- Islamic Republic of Iran Ambassador to London Mohammad-Hossein Adeli said here Monday, "Despite western propagation, Tehran's peaceful nuclear program is not ambitious, and its righteous stands are not defiant.
Ahmadinejad stresses Iran's determination to develop nuclear technology IRNA 27 Sep 2005 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stressed the strong determination of the Iranian nation to develop nuclear energy for peaceful uses and said the Iranian government will pursue this inalienable right through reason, patience and perseverance.
President condemns attempts to deprive Iran of modern technology IRNA 27 Sep 2005 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad condemned attempts by foreign powers to block the Iranian nation from gaining access to latest technological knowhow and said such attempts would lead to the creation of a "scientific apartheid."
Iran: IAEA resolution issued under pressure of hegemonic powers IRNA 27 Sep 2005 -- The Foreign Ministry, in a statement issued Monday evening, said the recent anti-Iran resolution passed by the IAEA Board of Governors was the result of pressure exerted by hegemonic powers.
China urges resolution of Iran nuclear case within IAEA regulations IRNA 27 Sep 2005 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Qin Gang said here Tuesday the Iran nuclear issue should be settled through dialogue and within the context of regulations of the UN nuclear watchdog.
President's proposal a guaranteed objective of Iran: Asefi IRNA 27 Sep 2005 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here Tuesday that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's nuclear proposal was a clear objective guaranteed by Iran.
Nuclear apartheid damages Int'l stability balance: FM statement IRNA 27 Sep 2005 -- Iran believes that double-standard policy and nuclear apartheid damage balance and stability of international security system, posing serious threat to the future of humanity, a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry said Monday evening.
Larijani says IAEA resolution lacks legal foundation IRNA 27 Sep 2005 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that the resolution passed by Board of Governors of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against Iran lacks legal foundation and Iran expects the member states to review the resolution.
UK will not join any attack on Iran, says British minister IRNA 27 Sep 2005 -- Cabinet ministers have made it clear to Prime Minister Tony Blair that they will not support any US military strike against Iran, the Independent newspaper reported Tuesday.
Iran accepts negotiation offers from every country - Larijani IRNA 27 Sep 2005 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that Iran accepts negotiation offers from every country including the Europeans.
State's Burns Welcomes Atomic Energy Agency Vote on Iran Washington File 27 Sep 2005 -- Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns welcomed the September 24 decision of the International Atomic Energy Agency's board of governors to find Iran in violation of its nonproliferation obligations and to refer the matter to the U.N. Security Council.
Iran Lawmakers To Discuss Inspection Obligations RFE/RL 27 Sep 2005 -- Iran's parliament will hold a closed-door session today to discuss whether to block unlimited inspections of its nuclear facilities.
Pakistan opposes move to refer Iran nuclear to Security Council IRNA 26 Sep 2005 -- Pakistan on Monday again opposed attempts to refer Iran nuclear issue to the UN Security Council and insisted that the issue should be resolved with the parameters of the UN nuclear agency.
Papers urge Tehran to properly react to IAEA resolution on Iran IRNA 26 Sep 2005 -- Four Iranian English-language dailies commented on the United Nation's nuclear watchdog recent resolution on Iran's nuclear case, urging Tehran in different ways to respond to the act so that it would serve national interests.
ElBaradei expects more transparency on Iran's nuclear activity IRNA 26 Sep 2005 -- Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei urged on Monday that further transparency and confidence building is required regarding Iran's nuclear activities.
Iran Threatens To Resume Uranium Enrichment RFE/RL 26 Sep 2005 -- Iran says it will resume uranium enrichment and stop allowing snap UN inspections of its nuclear facilities if moves to report it to the Security Council are not reversed.
UN body finds Iran's nuclear treaty breaches within Security Council competence UN News Centre 26 Sep 2005 -- The head of the United Nations agency entrusted with curbing the spread of nuclear weapons has called on Iran to work with the international community to provide assurances that its programme is for peaceful purposes after its previous treaty breaches were found to be within the competence of the Security Council.
India: IAEA vote to avert Iran's confrontation with West IRNA 26 Sep 2005 -- Faced with attack from Left allies and principal opposition party BJP for supporting the IAEA resolution on Iran's nuclear issue under US "pressure," the Indian government Monday set in motion a damage-limitation exercise saying India's decision was based on "very careful consideration" and aimed at averting a "major confrontation" between Tehran and the international community, reports Press Trust of India (PTI).
Iran's Opposition Criticizes Nuclear Policies RFE/RL 26 Sep 2005 -- One of Iran's leading reformist opposition factions has criticized the country's nuclear policies as they may bring Iran before the United Nations Security Council.
Iran: Government Reacts To IAEA Nuclear Resolution RFE/RL 26 Sep 2005 -- As the Iranian government tries to come to grips with what could be the most harshly worded international statement on its nuclear program to date, the country's legislature is preparing a bill that would suspend implementation of the Additional Protocol of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT).
GOV/2005/77: 'Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran' International Atomic Energy Agency 24 Sep 2005 -- Resolution adopted on September 24, 2005, IAEA Board of Governors
IAEA adopts resolution on Iran's nuclear activities IRNA 25 Sep 2005 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution tabled by UK on behalf of EU on Iran's nuclear program here Saturday night.
ElBaradei: Negotiation only solution to Iran's nuclear dossier IRNA 25 Sep 2005 -- Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohammad ElBaradei said here Saturday resumption of negotiations and dialogue is the only way for confidence building and solution to Iran's nuclear crisis.
Iran: lack of consensus in IAEA governing board a rear step IRNA 25 Sep 2005 -- Deputy Head of Iran Supreme National Security Council (NSC) Javad Vaidi said here Saturday that lack of consensus on the part of European proposed draft resolution on Iran's nuclear dossier at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Governing Board is a rear step in the history of the nuclear watchdog agency.
Iran not to close negotiations: FM IRNA 25 Sep 2005 -- Iran is committed to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and at present will not close the door to negotiations, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Sunday.
Russia calls for Iran's active cooperation with IAEA IRNA 25 Sep 2005 -- Russia here Sunday called on Iran to actively cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency toward settling all issues surrounding the country's nuclear program.
Statement made by Iran's ambassador before Board of Governors IRNA 25 Sep 2005 -- The following is the full text of the statement made by Iran's Ambassador to IAEA, Mohammad Mehdi khoundzadeh which was read before the Board of Governors' meeting on Saturday 24 September 2005
Iran Dismisses IAEA Resolution As China Urges Talks RFE/RL 25 Sep 2005 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki today dismissed as "unacceptable" a new resolution by the United Nations atomic agency criticizing Tehran's nuclear program and threatening referral to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions.
IAEA Passes Resolution on Iran VOA 25 Sep 2005 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency's board has adopted a resolution that could see Iran referred to the U.N. Security Council for Tehran's controversial nuclear activities.
India: IAEA Vote Against Iran Not Due to US Pressure VOA 25 Sep 2005 -- India has defended its vote at the International Atomic Energy Agency to adopt a resolution that could see New Delhi's traditional ally, Iran, referred to the U.N. Security Council for its controversial nuclear program.
Iran Rejects IAEA Resolution on Nuclear Program VOA 25 Sep 2005 -- Iran is calling an international resolution on its nuclear program politically motivated and illegal, but does not rule out future negotiations with the West.
Iran terms as 'illogical' Saudi FM's accusation against Iran IRNA 24 Sep 2005 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said on Saturday that statement of Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal implicating Iran in Iraq unrest was surprising and illogical.
NAM says EU resolution not a good basis for moving forward IRNA 24 Sep 2005 -- Malaysian representative at the IAEA Board of Governors and the head of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) group at the Board Ms. Ryma Jama' Hussein reading the group's statement in the Saturday afternoon session of the Board of Governors said, "The elements contained in the draft resolution (tabled by UK on behalf of EU) do not form the complete basis for moving forward in seeking a constructive solution on the issue of Iran's nuclear program".
Envoy says result of voting in IAEA a failure for the West IRNA 24 Sep 2005 -- Deputy Secretary of Supreme National Security Council in International Affairs and the senior member of Iran's delegation to the IAEA Board of Governors session, Javad Vaidi said the result of Saturday voting at the IAEA meeting was a failure for the West.
IAEA adopts resolution against Iran IRNA 24 Sep 2005 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors in its session on Saturday afternoon approved European Union (EU) draft resolution against Iran.
Iranian nation do not need nuclear arms, defense minister IRNA 24 Sep 2005 -- Minister of Defence and Logistics of Armed Forces Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad Najar said on Saturday that a nation which have proved national resolve to sacrifice their lives for defense of their country do not need nuclear arms.
IAEA Board of Governors briefing session ends IRNA 24 Sep 2005 -- The briefing session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors held at the Vienna-based agency headquarters at the invitation of the EU trio on Saturday ended.
Britain opts for confrontation on Iran nuclear case: Envoy IRNA 24 Sep 2005 -- Britain is pushing forward the policy of confrontation with Iran instead of following the option of diplomacy, a senior member of Iranian negotiating team said.
FM discusses nuclear issue, bilateral ties with counterparts IRNA 24 Sep 2005 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Friday discussed nuclear issues as well as bilateral ties with his Malaysian and Nigerian counterparts on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meet.
Iran nuclear activities should be transparent: France IRNA 24 Sep 2005 -- France on Friday officially recognized Iran's right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, stressing such activities should be transparent.
EU draft resolution not acceptable to Iran: envoy IRNA 24 Sep 2005 -- Iran on Friday strongly reacted to a draft resolution submitted to the UN nuclear watchdog by the EU's nuclear negotiators and stressed there is no way the Islamic Republic would ever accept it.
IAEA Sets Process For Sending Iran To Security Council RFE/RL 24 Sep 2005 -- The board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), meeting in Vienna, passed an EU-sponsored resolution today that sets up a mechanism for referring Iran to the UN Security Council.
IRAN: TEHRAN 'TESTS' THE WEST'S WILL USING 'ACTIVE DIPLOMACY' US Dept. of State IIP, Foreign Media Reaction 23 Sep 2005
Lavrov: Russia against sending Iran's nuclear dossier to UNSC IRNA 23 Sep 2005 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said here Friday his country was against sending Iran's nuclear dossier to the UN Security Council.
Ahmadinejad thanks India for positive stands on Iran in IAEA IRNA 23 Sep 2005 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hailed the positive stands of Indian government in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding Iran's nuclear issue.
Ahmadinejad: Pakistan's stands in IAEA token of good mutual ties IRNA 23 Sep 2005 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Pakistan's support for Iran's lawful rights in the International Atomic Energy Agency is a token of the existing grave friendly ties between the two countries.
IAEA Board of Governors postpones session on Iran IRNA 23 Sep 2005 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors adjourned its Friday morning session to the afternoon due to growing rifts and the necessary exchange of opinion over its final resolution.
Pro-Iran coalition call on Board to postpone meeting on Iran IRNA 23 Sep 2005 -- The pro-Iran coalition of Russia, China and Non-Aligned members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors have called on the Board to stop dealing with Iran's nuclear dossier until its November session.
Pro-Iran coalition continue to oppose EU3 draft resolution on Iran IRNA 23 Sep 2005 -- Russia, China and non-aligned states are still opposing the EU3 draft resolution on Iran, insisting on their stances.
NAM: No agreement with any of EU draft resolutions IRNA 23 Sep 2005 -- Malaysian representative in International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and head of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) group in the IAEA Board of Governors Ms. Ryma Jama' Hussein said on Friday, "The group does not agree with the European two proposed draft resolutions concerning Iran's nuclear dossier".
EU in disarray on Iran's nuclear case IRNA 23 Sep 2005 -- The EU members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors are in disarray regarding Iran's nuclear case.
Europe, US in doubts on their anti-Iran stances in Board IRNA 23 Sep 2005 -- Firm position of Russia, China and the Non- Aligned states and Tehran's announcement to react against any confrontation, including any draft resolution which refers Iran's dossier to the United Nations Security Council or calls for such a move in the future, have put Europe and the US in doubts and in a more difficult condition.
U.S. Believes It Is Time To Report Iran to Security Council Washington File 23 Sep 2005 -- The United States supports the European Union (EU) and the growing majority of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board that believes it is time to report Iran's noncompliance with nuclear weapons curbs to the U.N. Security Council, the chief U.S. negotiator says.
Pakistan opposes West move to refer Iran case to UNSC IRNA 22 Sep 2005 -- Islamabad opposes move to refer Iran's nuclear case to the UN Security Council, a daily quoted Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman as saying on Thursday.
Iranian diplomat: EU reconsidering referral of Iran's case to SC IRNA 22 Sep 2005 -- A senior Iranian diplomat said here Thursday that the EU is reconsidering its previous request to refer Iran's nuclear case to the UN Security Council.
IAEA resumes nuclear talks on Iran IRNA 22 Sep 2005 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resumed talks on Iran's nuclear activities here Thursday.
German diplomat: EU not to refer Iran's case to SC IRNA 22 Sep 2005 -- A German diplomat said here Thursday that the European Union has backed off from its attempt to refer Iran's nuclear case to the UN Security Council in the current Board of Governors session.
Envoy outlines reasons for EU revision of Iran's UNSC referral IRNA 22 Sep 2005 -- Iran on Thursday said the country's firm stance, broad opposition of the IAEA board of governors particularly Russia and China and lack of legal and technical basis were main reasons behind the European Union and the US revision of UN Security Council referral.
Iran extends invitation to IAEA chief to visit Iran IRNA 22 Sep 2005 -- Iran on Thursday invited the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Mohamed ElBaradei to pay a visit to the country to discuss remaining issues on nuclear case.
NAM: Issues of safeguards, verifications should be resolved on technical grounds IRNA 22 Sep 2005 -- Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) members of Board of Governors of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Thursday that all issues on safeguards and verification including on Iran should be resolved within the framework of the IAEA and based on technical grounds.
EU wants more time for diplomacy, says UK IRNA 22 Sep 2005 -- The British government confirmed Thursday that the EU had backed down from seeking to immediately refer Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear programme, saying it was prepared to allow more time for diplomacy to work.
Board of Governors meeting on Iran adjourned to Friday IRNA 22 Sep 2005 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors meeting on Iran's nuclear dossier ended before noon on Thursday and was adjourned to Friday.
Iran calls for technical, legal approach to national nuclear program IRNA 22 Sep 2005 -- Iran's permanent representative to the Vienna-based international organizations, Mohammad-Mehdi Akhoundzadeh, said that technical and legal aspects of Iran's civilian nuclear have been ignored and the international community has been misled with biased, politicized and exaggerated by certain quarters.
Russia Rejects Compromise EU-Iran Resolution RFE/RL 22 Sep 2005 -- The fate of a European Union resolution on Iran's nuclear program was up in the air today after Russia rejected a revised draft meant as a compromise.
Push to Censure Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Stalls VOA 22 Sep 2005 -- The U.S.-led drive to bring Iran before the U.N. Security Council over Tehran's nuclear program has stalled.
IAEA Continues Discussion Of Iran's Nuclear Program RFE/RL 22 Sep 2005 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency's board of governors is expected to continue discussions today on a European Union draft resolution that would report Iran to the UN Security Council because of suspicions the Islamic Republic has a secret nuclear-arms program.
EU Tones Down IAEA Resolution On Iran RFE/RL 22 Sep 2005 -- The European Union has reportedly dropped its demand that the UN's nuclear watchdog refer Iran to the Security Council over its nuclear program, where it could have faced sanctions.
Iran: Drive To UN Security Council Encounters Obstacles RFE/RL 22 Sep 2005 -- Iran on 22 September won a reprieve from intense international pressure over its nuclear program.
Iranian President Warns Enemies RFE/RL 22 Sep 2005 -- Iran's hard-line President Mahmud Ahmadinejad says his country wants peace -- but has warned potential aggressors that the Islamic state will vigorously repel any attack.
Putin: Russia to complete Bushehr nuclear power station on time VOA 21 Sep 2005 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that his country is committed to complete Bushehr nuclear power station on time (scheduled in 2006).
Mottaki says Iran referral to UNSC will kick off a game IRNA 21 Sep 2005 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Tuesday the drive to haul Iran before the United Nations Security Council (SNSC) is the kickoff of a game the Europeans will also lose.
Iran's nuclear program aims to meet domestic energy needs: FM IRNA 21 Sep 2005 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Tuesday that the Iranian Nuclear program aims exclusively to produce energy to satisfy the needs of a growing population in a vast country.
Aqazadeh reaffirms Iran's commitment to NPT IRNA 21 Sep 2005 -- Iran's Vice-President and head of the Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) Gholamreza Aqazadeh on Wednesday reaffirmed Iran's commitment to Non-Proliferation Treaty and said that Iran does not consider to quit NPT.
Iran to proceed with cooperation with IAEA: Soltanieh IRNA 21 Sep 2005 -- Iran remains committed to undertakings in the context of Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and will proceed with cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), senior Iranian official said here Wednesday.
Iran seeks nuclear crisis to come to an end: Aqazadeh IRNA 21 Sep 2005 -- Iran's Vice-President and Head of Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO), Gholam-Reza Aqazadeh, said on Wednesday that Iran seeks nuclear crisis to come to an end and does not want prolongation of the matter.
Pakistan stresses immediate settlement of Iran nuclear standoff IRNA 21 Sep 2005 -- Pakistan Foreign Minister Khursheed Mahmood Kasuri here Tuesday said Iran's nuclear issue should be settled through negotiation soon.
Iran-EU3 possible agreement beneficial to all: Australian FM IRNA 21 Sep 2005 -- Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday possible agreement between Iran and the three European states on nuclear standoff would be beneficial for all.
IAEA kicks off meeting on Iran IRNA 21 Sep 2005 -- The 35-nation governing board of the UN atomic watchdog opened discussion on Iran's nuclear case here on Wednesday behind closed doors after an urgent meeting on North Korea.
President: Iran's active nuclear diplomacy has neutralize Western policies IRNA 21 Sep 2005 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Wednesday that by unleashing an active diplomacy on its nuclear activities, Iran has effectively neutralized the European and US policies.
Iran: EU Calls For Referring Iran To Security Council But Russia, China Object RFE/RL 21 Sep 2005 -- The United Nations' nuclear agency is considering a demand by the European Union to refer Iran's nuclear program to the UN Security Council.
US Envoy: IAEA Support Growing for Diplomatic Action Against Iran VOA 21 Sep 2005 -- The top U.S. envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency says momentum is growing among IAEA delegates to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council for its suspect nuclear activities.
IAEA To Continue Iran Nuclear Review RFE/RL 21 Sep 2005 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency is expected today to continue reviewing a draft resolution by the European Union that would report Iran's nuclear program to the Security Council for possible economic sanctions.
Iran Vice President: Tehran Won't Break NPT Commitments RFE/RL 21 Sep 2005 -- Iranian Vice President Gholam Reza Aghazadeh says his country does not intend to break its commitments under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, despite its displeasure over efforts to refer it to the UN Security Council.
Rumsfeld Warns Iran Not to 'Overplay Hand' VOA 20 Sep 2005 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has warned Iran not to try to increase its influence in southern Iraq beyond what local people will tolerate.
Diplomat: European countries have difference of opinion on Iran IRNA 20 Sep 2005 -- A Western diplomat said here Monday that there are differences of opinion among European countries as well the US on the EU proposed draft resolution on Iran's nuclear file to be presented to the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Board of Governors.
Diplomat say not informed of final IAEA decision on Iran nuclear file IRNA 20 Sep 2005 -- A western diplomat of the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said here Monday that diplomats are not yet informed of the final decision of the IAEA Board of Governors regarding Iran's nuclear activities.
Iran's FM meets counterparts on sideline of UN General Assembly IRNA 20 Sep 2005 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki met separately with his counterparts from Japan, Singapore, Bahrain and Republic of Azerbaijan on the sideline of the 60th UN General Assembly in New York.
Aqazadeh in Vienna to attend IAEA general conference IRNA 20 Sep 2005 -- Vice-President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Gholam-Reza Aqazadeh arrived here on Tuesday heading a delegation.
UK daily sees Blair-Straw split on Iran IRNA 20 Sep 2005 -- A serious rift has opened between Prime Minister Tony Blair and Foreign Secretary Jack Straw over whether to retain the threat of military action against Iran if it refuses to halt its nuclear programme, according to a leading right-wing newspaper.
Aqamohammadi: Iran to reciprocate if Europeans change rule of game IRNA 20 Sep 2005 -- An Iranian nuclear official said here on Tuesday that if Europeans wish to change the rule of the game, Tehran will reciprocate.
Larijani: Iran ready for talks with EU3 IRNA 20 Sep 2005 -- Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said here Tuesday that Iran is ready for talks with the EU3 but the talks which will not fall within framework of intimidation.
Iran Threatens to Quit Nuclear Treaty VOA 20 Sep 2005 -- Iran is warning that it could quit the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and resume enriching uranium if it is referred to the United Nations Security Council over its suspect nuclear program.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 8, Number 37 20 September 2005 -- AHMADINEJAD ADDRESSES UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY TWICE... / ...AFTER RECEIVING U.S. VISA WAIVER / TEHRAN DENIES PURSUIT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS / NUCLEAR WATCHDOG WANTS NO ACTION ON IRAN / TEHRAN STRESSES PERCEIVED NUCLEAR RIGHTS / NEW SECURITY MEASURES NOT WELCOMED BY ALL / NATIONAL AND MILITARY LEADERS TALK TO REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS / SUPREME LEADER CALLS FOR GOVERNMENTAL UNITY / AHMADINEJAD MAKES MORE APPOINTMENTS / NEW GROUND FORCES CHIEF AND IDEOLOGIST APPOINTED / BUS DRIVERS ARRESTED, JOURNALIST JAILED / NO JAIL VISITS FOR DISSIDENT, SAYS WIFE / ARMENIA MOVES FORWARD ON GAS PIPELINE TO IRAN / PALESTINIAN ISLAMIC JIHAD LEADER VISITS IRAN
Iran ready to hold purposeful talks on nuclear case: Larijani IRNA 19 Sep 2005 -- Iran is ready to hold purposeful talks on its nuclear case with European and non-European states within a specific framework, a senior Iranian nuclear official said here Sunday night.
IAEA meeting kicks off with Iran being the main topic IRNA 19 Sep 2005 -- The 35-nation governing board of the UN atomic watchdog opened a three-day meeting here Monday behind closed doors with Iran's nuclear program being one of the main topics of discussion.
NAM session on Iran's nuclear issue IRNA 19 Sep 2005 -- The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) here Monday held its last session to finalize its statement on its support for Iran before the official meeting of the UN nuclear watchdog kicks off.
ElBaradei: Resumption of talks with Iran most likely IRNA 19 Sep 2005 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Chief Mohamed ElBaradei here Monday announced that there is hope for resumption of nuclear negotiations with Iran and hoped that the issue would be settled through dialogue.
Israel's claim on involvement of Pretoria in Iran's nuclear activities not true IRNA 19 Sep 2005 -- The South African Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Nomfanelo Kota here Monday dismissed claims by Israeli diplomatic sources on South Africa's participation in Iran's nuclear program.
U.S., EU Discuss Options On Iranian Nuclear Issue RFE/RL 19 Sep 2005 -- Representatives of the United States and European Union powers Britain, France, and Germany have been discussing a possible referral of Iran to the United Nations Security Council over its nuclear program.
IAEA Chief Calls On Iran To Cooperate RFE/RL 19 Sep 2005 -- The head of the United Nations nuclear agency, Muhammad el-Baradei, said today Iran must "really do everything" to shed light on its nuclear program after years of secrecy.
U.S. Urges IAEA To Refer Iran To Security Council RFE/RL 19 Sep 2005 -- The U.S. ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN's nuclear watchdog, says Iran's referral to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions is "long overdue."
Rice Cites Broad Disappointment in Iran's Nuclear Stand Washington File 19 Sep 2005 -- If the government in Tehran continues to demonstrate that it is not prepared to give the international community assurances on its nuclear weapons programs, "at some point in time Iran is going to be referred to the Security Council," U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said September 19.
Rice Expects Referral of Iran Nuclear Issue to UN Security Council VOA 19 Sep 2005 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Monday she is certain the issue of Iran's nuclear program will be referred to the U.N. Security Council.
President Ahmadinejad offers proposal on Iran's nuclear programs IRNA 18 Sep 2005 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday offered Iran's proposal on the country's nuclear program to the international community at the 60th meeting of the UN General Assembly.
Full text of President Ahmadinejad's speech at General Assembly IRNA 18 Sep 2005 -- Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday offered proposal on nuclear program.
President Ahmadinejad tells CNN Iran has right to peaceful nuclear technology IRNA 18 Sep 2005 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told Cable News Network (CNN) on Saturday that the use of peaceful nuclear energy is Iran's inalienable right.
President Ahmadinejad offers proposal on Iran nuclear programs IRNA 18 Sep 2005 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday offered Iran's proposal on the country's nuclear program to the international community at the 60th meeting of the UN General Assembly.
President Ahmadinejad attends press briefing IRNA 18 Sep 2005 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke to journalists here on Saturday following his speech at the 60 ordinary meeting of the UN General Assembly.
Ahmadinejad offers proposal on Iran's nuclear programs IRNA 18 Sep 2005 -- Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday offered Iran's proposal on the country's nuclear program to the international community at the 60th meeting of the UN General Assembly.
Asefi urges IAEA to refrain from radicalization IRNA 18 Sep 2005 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday recommended the UN nuclear watchdog to refrain from a radical and unilateral attitude towards Iran's nuclear case.
Larijani urges US-based Iranians to support nuclear know-how IRNA 18 Sep 2005 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Larijani, here Saturday night urged the Iranians to safeguard nuclear expertise.
Asefi: Referral of nuclear dossier to UNSC has no legal basis IRNA 18 Sep 2005 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday said that referral of Iran's nuclear dossier to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has no legal basis and even if it goes to the UNSC, there is clear-cut procedure to deal with it.
Iran's initiative provides IAEA with a good prospect IRNA 18 Sep 2005 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Sunday evening that Iran's initiative on nuclear case has provided a good prospect for the UN nuclear watchdog and left no pretext for anybody.
UN world summit atmosphere to Iran's advantage: President IRNA 18 Sep 2005 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Sunday evening the atmosphere prevailing over the UN world summit in New York was greatly to the advantage of the Iranian nation.
IAEA To Discuss Iran's Refusal To Give Up Nuclear Work RFE/RL 18 Sep 2005 -- The United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency is preparing to hold talks tomorrow on Iran's stated determination to continue its nuclear fuel work, despite strong objections from the West.
Iran: New Security Measures Not Welcomed By All RFE/RL 18 Sep 2005 -- Recent steps by Iran's new government under President Mahmud Ahmadinejad demonstrate the rightward drift in the country's affairs that became apparent in the months preceding the June 2005 presidential election.
US Calls Nuclear Statement by Iranian President 'Very Aggressive' VOA 18 Sep 2005 -- The United States is labeling as "very aggressive," a United Nations speech Saturday by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in which he said Iran has an inalienable right to a complete nuclear fuel cycle.
Putin: Iran Cooperating with UN VOA 18 Sep 2005 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says he believes Iran is cooperating sufficiently with the United Nations nuclear agency and U.N. sanctions will cause new problems.
PRESS CONFERENCE BY PRESIDENT OF IRAN United Nations 17 Sep 2005
Rice Urges U.N. Stand Up to Iran over Nuclear Weapons Development Washington File 17 Sep 2005 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told delegates to the opening meeting of the United Nations General Assembly's 60th session the organization must be prepared to stand up to Iran, which threatens Middle East peace by pursuing a nuclear weapons capability.
Iranian President Again Denies Nuclear Weapons Ambitions VOA 17 Sep 2005 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told the United Nations General Assembly Saturday his government is not seeking nuclear weapons, and is prepared to open its uranium enrichment program to additional international scrutiny.
Iran pledges cooperation with IAEA, private and public sector players on nuclear issue UN News Centre 17 Sep 2005 -- In a much-anticipated speech, the President of Iran today pledged before the United Nations General Assembly that Tehran would open its uranium enrichment programme to cooperation with private and public sector players, eschew the production of nuclear arms, engage the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and continue talks with concerned countries on the issue.
Ahmadinejad tells CNN Iran has right to peaceful nuclear technology IRNA 17 Sep 2005 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told Cable News Network (CNN) here Saturday that the use of peaceful nuclear energy is Iran's inalienable right.
Use of nuclear energy natural right of countries: Moussa IRNA 17 Sep 2005 -- Secretary-General of the Arab League Amr Moussa said on Friday that peaceful use of nuclear energy is a natural right of all countries including Iran.
Ahmadinejad: Powerful Iran, best friend for neighbors IRNA 17 Sep 2005 -- Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Friday stressed that a powerful Iran is the best friend for the neighboring states.
Bush, Putin Meeting Reveals Similar Positions On Iran RFE/RL 17 Sep 2005 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President George W. Bush came away from their two-hour meeting yesterday touting the harmony of their visions on negotiations with Iran over its nuclear ambitions.
Diplomats Await Iranian Statement on Nuclear Intentions VOA 17 Sep 2005 -- Diplomats at the United Nations are awaiting a General Assembly speech Saturday by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that is expected to include new proposals to address concerns about his country's nuclear program.
Rice Urges Iran to Return to Nuclear Talks With Europeans VOA 17 Sep 2005 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Saturday urged Iran to return to negotiations with European Union countries, and to forever abandon plans for nuclear weapons.
Bush, Putin Discuss Iran During White House Meeting VOA 16 Sep 2005 -- President Bush says he is confident Iran will be brought before the U.N. Security Council for possible sanctions if it does not abide by agreements limiting nuclear activities. Mr. Bush made the comment following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
EU3 FMs say talks with Ahmadinejad helpful IRNA 16 Sep 2005 -- Foreign Ministers of European heavyweights -- Britain, Germany and France -- said here Thursday that they had had fruitful talks with Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tehran's nuclear program.
Ahmadinejad stresses Iran's right to acquire fuel cycle IRNA 16 Sep 2005 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Thursday stressed Iran's unquestionable right to acquire the nuclear fuel cycle based on the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Rice Finds Iran's Defiance of International Demands Unacceptable Washington File 16 Sep 2005 -- If the Iranian government continues to defy the international community and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) by pursuing nuclear fuel-cycle activities, the matter will have to be referred to the U.N. Security Council, according to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Iran: Europeans Wait To Hear President Ahmadinejad's Ideas On Nuclear Dispute RFE/RL 16 Sep 2005 -- The foreign ministers of Great Britain, France, and Germany say they are awaiting the speech tomorrow (17 September) by Iran's president to determine the way forward in the dispute over Iran's nuclear program.
Europeans Hold Nuclear Talks with Iranian President at UN VOA 16 Sep 2005 -- Key European Union foreign ministers met Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at the United Nations in New York Thursday in a new bid to resolve the political impasse over Iran's nuclear program.
Nuclear plans and Iraq dominate talks between Iranian leader and Annan UN News Centre 15 Sep 2005 -- Iran's nuclear plans and the situation in neighbouring Iraq topped the agenda during talks today at United Nations Headquarters in New York between Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Rice Urges World Community To Reject Iran's Nuclear Program Washington File 15 Sep 2005 -- Iran's nuclear program is a danger for the Middle East and should be a source of concern for the entire international community, according to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
IAEA to Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program VOA 15 Sep 2005 -- Iran's suspected nuclear weapons program remains a key problem for the international community.
Iran ready to transfer nuclear technology to Islamic states IRNA 15 Sep 2005 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Wednesday voiced Iran's readiness to transfer peaceful nuclear technology to Islamic states.
President urges UN to pave way for materialization of world peace IRNA 15 Sep 2005 -- Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stressed here Wednesday that the United Nations should pave the way for dialogue, understanding and cooperation among different countries and nations with an aim of materializing world peace and tranquility.
President urges UN to pave way for materialization of world peace IRNA 15 Sep 2005 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stressed here Wednesday that the United Nations should pave way for dialogue, understanding and cooperation among different countries and nations with the aim of materializing world peace and tranquility.
Iranian Leader Urges Muslim Seat On UN Security Council RFE/RL 15 Sep 2005 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has urged the United Nations to make sure that at least one predominantly Muslim country is represented on the UN Security Council.
Iran: In First UN Speech, President Ahmadinejad Aims Criticism At U.S. RFE/RL 15 Sep 2005 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad did not mention the country's nuclear dispute with Western powers in his first address to the UN General Assembly
Iran Offers Nuclear Technology To Islamic States RFE/RL 15 Sep 2005 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad said today that Iran is ready to share its nuclear technology with other Islamic states.
France Indicates Iran Could be Referred for U.N. Sanctions VOA 14 Sep 2005 -- France has indicated it would support referring Iran to the U.N. Security Council for possible sanctions, if Tehran fails to meet its obligations for nuclear non-proliferation.
Iranian President Condemns Interventionism, Downplays Nuclear Issue VOA 14 Sep 2005 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad condemned what he said were interventionist policies by world powers Wednesday in a U.N. General Assembly address that offered no proposals for ending the impasse over his country's nuclear program
Ahmadinejad says will announce plan on nuclear program IRNA 14 Sep 2005 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Tuesday night he would announce his proposed plan on Iran's nuclear program.
France calls on Iran to remain committed to Paris Agreement IRNA 14 Sep 2005 -- France on Wednesday called on Iran to remain committed to the Paris Agreement in connection with its nuclear case, saying it will defend such a stance at the 60th regular session of the UN General Assembly.
US favors peaceful solution to Iran's nuclear program - Burns IRNA 14 Sep 2005 -- US State Department Under-Secretary Nicholas Burns insisted Wednesday that Washington was fully supportive of EU efforts to negotiate a long term arrangements on Iran's nuclear program.
France Threatens Iran With UN Security Council Action RFE/RL 14 Sep 2005 -- French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin called today for Iran to keep its nuclear nonproliferation promises or face action before the UN Security Council.
Sending Iran nuclear dossier to UN has no legal basis:Aqazadeh IRNA 13 Sep 2005 -- Iranian Deputy president and Head of Iran Atomic Energy Organization Gholamreza Aqazadeh said here Monday night that there are no legal basis for sending Iran nuclear dossier to the UN Security Council.
Russia: Negotiation only way to settle Iran's nuclear issue IRNA 13 Sep 2005 -- Russian Security Council Secretary Igor Ivanov said here Monday the only legal authority to settle Iran's nuclear issue is International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran gives note-to-note reply to ElBaradei's report to IAEA board IRNA 13 Sep 2005 -- Iran once again declared that its national nuclear program is designed to generate electricity and that it does not aim to produce nuclear arms.
Russian FM: Moscow keen to expand cooperation, ties with Tehran IRNA 12 Sep 2005 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Moscow is keen to expand cooperation and relations with Tehran.
Iran: Tehran Defiant Despite Threat Of Security Council Referral RFE/RL 12 Sep 2005 -- The 35 countries on the governing board of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), are due to meet on 19 September to discuss Iran's nuclear program.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 8, Number 36 12 September 2005 -- SUPREME LEADER MEETS WITH TERRORIST CHIEF / GERMAN FIRMS WARNED ABOUT IRANIAN PROCUREMENT ENTITIES / IRANIAN LEGISLATOR CANCELS U.S. TRIP / IRANIAN DIPLOMAT REFUSES TO GO HOME / WHO WATCHES THE WATCHERS? / SUBVERSION IN SOUTHWESTERN IRAN / TWO KURDISH ACTIVISTS REPORTEDLY EXECUTED IN IRAN / KURDISH ISLAMIST VISITS IRAN / ASSEMBLY OF EXPERTS HOLDS SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING / AHMADINEJAD SELECTS FEMALE VICE PRESIDENT / TEHRAN GETS NEW MAYOR / DISSIDENT JOURNALIST RETURNED TO JAIL / JAILED LAWYER SEES FAMILY / IRAN BANS WHEAT IMPORTS / STILL NO RESOLUTION FOR IRAN-AFGHANISTAN WATER DISPUTE
Iran not to suspend work at Isfahan UCF: Mottaki IRNA 11 Sep 2005 -- Iran will not suspend nuclear activities at Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facility (UCF) as a precondition for continuation of negotiations (with Europe), Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Sunday.
Mottaki: Iran has received no requests for US mediation in talks IRNA 11 Sep 2005 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Sunday that Iran has received no requests from the US to give it a part in nuclear negotiations.
Rafsanjani lauds South Africa's stands on Iran's nuclear dossier IRNA 11 Sep 2005 -- South African Ambassador to Tehran Youssef Salouji conferred here Sunday with Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on issues of mutual interests.
Iran Rules Out Suspending Nuclear Activity RFE/RL 11 Sep 2005 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki reiterated today that resuming a suspension of uranium-conversion activities at the Isfahan nuclear plant is "out of the question."
Iran Rules Out Nuclear Suspension VOA 11 Sep 2005 -- Iran's new foreign minister says Tehran will not return to a full suspension of nuclear fuel activities and warned against referring the issue to the U.N. Security Council.
Iranian FM Warns Against European Push for UN Sanctions VOA 11 Sep 2005 -- Iran says it will continue processing uranium, despite European threats to seek U.N. sanctions over Tehran's suspected push to develop nuclear weapons.
Russia: Hasty measures against Iran's nuclear issue should be avoided IRNA 09 Sep 2005 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Yakovenko in a meeting with the British Ambassador to Moscow Antony Russel Brenton here Friday urged that any hasty measures against Iran's nuclear program should be avoided.
NAM, Russia, China oppose referral of Iran nuclear case to UNSC IRNA 08 Sep 2005 -- Member states of Non-Aligned Movement, Russia and China on Thursday voiced their objection to referral of Iran's nuclear dossier to UN Security Council.
EU losing opportunity to act as power-broker, says Iran envoy IRNA 08 Sep 2005 -- Iranian Ambassador to Britain, Mohammad Hossein Adeli, Thursday called on the European Union to seize the opportunity to act as a power-broker to resolve the concerns over his country's nuclear programme.
Pakistan believes in Iran's right to use peaceful nuclear energy IRNA 08 Sep 2005 -- Islamabad believed in Iran's natural right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, said Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani here Wednesday evening.
Iran should not be lectured to, says chief nuclear official IRNA 08 Sep 2005 -- Secretary General of Iran Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said here Wednesday that Iran is a big country and should not be talked to form a position of power.
Pakistan opposes use of force against Iran: PM IRNA 07 Sep 2005 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Wednesday that Pakistan is against the use of force to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue and supports the European Union initiative in this regard.
Iran top nuclear negotiator arrives in Pakistan IRNA 07 Sep 2005 -- Islamabad, Sept 7, IRAN - Iran's new nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani arrived here early Wednesday for talks on bilateral matters.
US Gives Ahmadinejad Visa Despite Concerns About Embassy Hostage Role VOA 07 Sep 2005 -- The Bush administration confirmed Wednesday it has granted Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad a visa to attend next week's United Nations summit in New York.
Iran Prepared to Ease Concerns Over Nuclear Program VOA 07 Sep 2005 -- Iran has reiterated its determination to develop nuclear technology for peaceful uses, saying it is prepared to remove international concerns over its nuclear program.
Report: Iran Still Years Away from Nuclear Weapons VOA 06 Sep 2005 -- A leading independent policy analysis group in London says Iran faces technical difficulties in producing nuclear weapons, which could take up to 10 to 15 years to overcome.
Chinese Ambassador: China opposed to forwarding Iran's nuclear dossier to UNSC IRNA 06 Sep 2005 -- China's Ambassador to Tehran, Leo Jen Tung said here Monday, "Beijing is opposed to the idea of forwarding Iran's nuclear dossier to the UN Security Council."
President: Iran insists on right to peaceful use of nuclear energy IRNA 06 Sep 2005 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Tuesday said Iran insists on its inalienable right to make use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes as a clear example of equal rights of human beings.
Iran 'still at least 5 years away' from nuclear arms capability IRNA 06 Sep 2005 -- Iran is likely to be able to develop a nuclear weapons capability in 10 or 15 years but could overcome the technical difficulties within a much shorter period, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
Iran has 100,000 chemical weapons victims: Hosseini IRNA 06 Sep 2005 -- Iran has 100,000 victims of chemical weapons, 50,000 of whom are in critical condition and some others are exposed to gradual death, a senior Iranian official said here Tuesday.
Iran: Who Watches The Watchers? RFE/RL 06 Sep 2005 -- Iran has had a formal intelligence and security organization since 1957, but during the monarchy little was heard about it in the national media other than the names of its directors -- Teimur Bakhtiar, Hassan Pakravan, Nematollah Nassiri, and Nasser Moghaddam.
Russia Against Iran Security Council Referral RFE/RL 05 Sep 2005 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry released a statement today saying Russia opposes referring Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear program.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 8, Number 35 5 September 2005 -- TEHRAN OFFERS TO AID U.S. VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA / TEHRAN ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR NUCLEAR PROPOSAL / FRIDAY PRAYER LEADERS DISCUSS NUCLEAR ISSUE / TEHRAN CLAIMS BREAKTHROUGH IN NUCLEAR PROCESSING / DEFENSE MINISTER DENOUNCES NUCLEAR WEAPONS / HAMEDAN HOSTS NUCLEAR-TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION / INDIAN, KUWAITI FOREIGN MINISTERS VISIT IRAN / DISSIDENT JOURNALIST RETURNED TO PRISON / TWO BLOGGERS FREED, BUT OTHERS HELD / JUDGE SHOT IN TEHRAN / AHMADINEJAD MAKES APPOINTMENTS / REFORMIST PARTIES UNDERGO MAJOR CHANGES / EDITORIAL IS HOPEFUL FOR IRANIAN REFORMISTS... / ...AS IRANIAN PAPERS CONSIDER REFORMIST ALIGNMENTS / IS THERE AN ANTIHOMOSEXUAL CAMPAIGN IN IRAN?
Iran to help US storm victims if necessary: Asefi IRNA 04 Sep 2005 -- Iran will help US victims of Hurricane Katrina if there is a need to do so and regards such help as a humanitarian measure, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here Sunday.
ElBaradei's report ambiguous: Asefi IRNA 04 Sep 2005 -- Iran Sunday said the recent report presented by the UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei on its nuclear activities was ambiguous and had no coherence and integration.
Iran Rejects Concessions Over Nuclear Program RFE/RL 04 Sep 2005 -- Iran today said that it will continue its uranium conversion activities despite international criticism.
Iran Vows to Continue Controversial Uranium Conversion VOA 04 Sep 2005 -- Iran has again rejected calls to end its nuclear fuel cycle work, despite fresh European threats to bring United Nations sanctions.
Elbaradei says Iran provided IAEA with new information IRNA 03 Sep 2005 -- The UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohammad ElBaradei has acknowledged to Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
IAEA Urges Iran to Answer Questions about Nuclear Program VOA 03 Sep 2005 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has produced a gas needed for uranium enrichment.
No decision on referring Iran to Security Council, says Straw IRNA 02 Sep 2005 -- British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said Thursday that no decision would be taken during the two-day EU foreign ministers meeting in Wales on referring Iran to the UN over its nuclear program.
EU: No Military Attack Planned Against Iran VOA 02 Sep 2005 -- The European Union says there is no plan to attack Iran and that the dispute over Tehran's nuclear program must be resolved diplomatically.
International Journalists Doubt Iran's Nuclear Program Is for Peaceful Purposes VOA 02 Sep 2005 -- The United States and other Western nations are concerned that Iran is seeking to build nuclear weapons under the cover of a peaceful energy program.
Iran: EU Edging Toward Sanctions In Nuclear Standoff RFE/RL 02 Sep 2005 -- European Union foreign ministers yesterday warned they might support referring Iran to the UN Security Council unless the country reverses its decision last month to resume nuclear activity
GOV/2005/67: Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran International Atomic Energy Agency 02 Sep 2005 -- Report by the Director General [PDF Version]
EU Threatens To Take Iran To United Nations RFE/RL 01 Sep 2005 -- European Union foreign ministers agreed today that Iran should return to talks on its nuclear-development program or be referred to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions.
Iran: Political System Undergoes Major Changes RFE/RL 01 Sep 2005 -- It was apparent even before Iran's presidential election in June that the country's party system was undergoing changes
EU: Time Running Out for Iran to Suspend Nuclear Program VOA 01 Sep 2005 -- The European Union says the nuclear standoff with Iran could end up before the United Nations Security Council, if Tehran continues uranium enrichment.
U.S. Lobbying To Take Iran Before Security Council RFE/RL 01 Sep 2005 -- A senior U.S. State Department official says the United States has been lobbying other countries in a bid to bring Iran to the United Nations Security Council for punitive sanctions over its nuclear program.

NEWSLETTER

Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

September 2005 Iran Special Weapons News