February 2006 - Iran Special Weapons News

Volkov: Russia against reporting Iran's nuclear case to UNSC IRNA 28 Feb 2006 -- Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy Yuri Volkov said on Tuesday that Russia is against reporting Iran's nuclear dossier to the UN Security Council and does not support it.
Putin Optimistic About Iranian Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 28 Feb 2006 -- Russia's President Vladimir Putin said today he is very optimistic that his country will manage to strike an agreement with Iran over its disputed nuclear program.
Iran to Finance Hamas-led Palestinian Authority VOA 28 Feb 2006 -- Iran is promising to bail out the cash-strapped Palestinian Authority, following the victory of the Islamic militant group Hamas in parliamentary elections a month ago
3rd round of Iran-Russia talks on nuclear program to open tomorrow IRNA 28 Feb 2006 -- An Iranian delegation led by Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani will take part in the third round of negotiations with Russian officials on Iranian nuclear program tomorrow, Russian National Security Council said on Tuesday.
Spokesman: Enrichment process in Natanz not resumed IRNA 28 Feb 2006 -- Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) spokesman Hossein Entezami said here Tuesday that despite removal of seals at Natanz Nuclear Facility by the inspectors of UN nuclear watchdog, Iran has not yet resumed enrichment process merely for further confidence building and removing misunderstandings.
Mottaki: Iranians not to give up right to uranium enrichment IRNA 28 Feb 2006 -- Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Tuesday that Iranian officials will never compromise Iran's rights for uranium enrichment.
Speaker: Nuclear dossier a pretext for more pressure on Iran IRNA 28 Feb 2006 -- Nuclear dossier is merely a pretext for exerting pressures on Iran by the US, said Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel here on Tuesday.
Japan Reportedly Fails to Obtain Concessions on Nuclear Programs From Iranian Official VOA 28 Feb 2006 -- Iran's foreign minister has rejected calls by Japan to end its uranium enrichment program, despite international suspicion that the Islamic Republic may be secretly attempting to produce nuclear weapons.
Russia hopes to reach final compromise with Iran by March 6 IRNA 27 Feb 2006 -- The head of Russia's Atomic Energy Organization, Sergei Kiriyenko, here Monday expressed hope Moscow would reach a final agreement with Tehran on the Russian proposal for setting up a joint uranium enrichment facility inside Russia.
Volkov: Discords on nuclear issue to be solved through talks IRNA 27 Feb 2006 -- Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy Yuri Volkov in a meeting with the head of Iran-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group, Kazem Jalali here Monday said that negotiation is the only way to solve various disagreements in the international community.
Russia attempts to resolve Iran's nuclear issue in IAEA framework IRNA 27 Feb 2006 -- The spokesman for the Russian Atomic Energy Agency, Mikhail Kamenin, here Monday said that his country attempts to hold Iran's nuclear dossier on the agenda of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and solve it within the framework of the agency.
IAEA chief awaiting Heinonen's report to complete his on Iran IRNA 27 Feb 2006 -- The Vienna-based diplomats of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) say that Director General of the agency Mohamed ElBaradei is waiting to receive the report of his deputy, Olli Heinonen, to include some of the relevant points in his report on Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
Elbaradei: No deviation from peaceful activities observed in Iran's Parchin site IRNA 27 Feb 2006 -- IAEA Secretary General Mohammed ElBaradei said in his Monday report to UN nuclear watchdog's Board of Directors that no sign of deviation from peaceful activities, or breaching articles of NPT agreements have been spotted in Iran Parchin Nuclear Site.
Interior Min: Monday blasts conducted by remainders of past saboteurs IRNA 27 Feb 2006 -- Interior Minister Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi said here on Monday night that the people who plotted Monday bomb blasts in Dezful and Abadan (in Iran's southwest Khuzestan province) were remainders of saboteurs that conducted such explosions in the past.
EU ready to support Iran's civilian nuclear programme if Tehran accepts conditions IRNA 27 Feb 2006 -- The Council of European Union Foreign Ministers Monday reaffirmed the EU's continued support for a diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear issue, but urged Tehran to "reinstate a full suspension of all enrichment-related and reprocessing activities."
Diplomat at IAEA terms 'positive' Iranian agreement with Russia IRNA 27 Feb 2006 -- The agreement in principle with Russia for uranium enrichment is a positive step Iran took to remove the standoff on national nuclear program, a Western diplomat at International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Monday.
Ahmadinejad: Iran wants peace, security, progress in region IRNA 27 Feb 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Monday that the Islamic Republic of Iran wants peace, security and progress for all countries in the region.
IAEA chief may submit report on Iran's nuke program today IRNA 27 Feb 2006 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei will possibly present his report on Iran's peaceful nuclear program on Monday.
Mottaki confers with Japanese foreign minister IRNA 27 Feb 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and his Japanese counterpart Taro Aso on Monday held talks on the latest developments concerning bilateral, regional and international affairs.
Iran's top official for Moscow nuclear talks named IRNA 27 Feb 2006 -- Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Seyed Ali Hosseini-Tash will head Iran's nuclear negotiating team in the upcoming Moscow talks, an informed source said Monday.
Iran: Foreign Minister In Japan For Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 27 Feb 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki is in Tokyo today for a three-day visit that includes talks on Iran's controversial nuclear activities
Iran's Noncompliance Threatens Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime Washington File 27 Feb 2006 -- Iran's "pattern of deception and denial" about its nuclear program caused it to be brought to the attention of the United Nations Security Council, according to a State Department official.
IAEA: Iran's Nuclear Intentions Unclear VOA 27 Feb 2006 -- The United Nations nuclear watchdog says it is unable to determine if Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons, because Iran is still not fully cooperating with its probe.
Moscow Says Much Work Ahead In Iran Talks RFE/RL 27 Feb 2006 -- Russia today sought to downplay any progress it had made in three-day talks with Iran over Tehran's nuclear program.
Diplomacy About Iran's Nuclear Program Shifts from Moscow to Tokyo VOA 27 Feb 2006 -- Iran's foreign minister has arrived in Japan for talks expected to focus on easing concerns over the Islamic republic's nuclear ambitions
GOV/2006/15: Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran International Atomic Energy Agency 27 Feb 2006 -- Report by the Director General [PDF]
Iran and Russia Agree in Principle on Uranium Enrichment Deal VOA 26 Feb 2006 -- Iran's nuclear chief says his country has agreed in principle with Russia on a joint uranium enrichment deal to ease the international standoff over Iran's nuclear program.
Moscow: Russian atomic cooperation proposal remains in force IRNA 26 Feb 2006 -- Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mikhail Kamynin said Russian proposal to establish a joint uranium enrichment center with Iran remains in force.
Iran has not resumed uranium enrichment yet: Asefi IRNA 26 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here Sunday Iran has not resumed uranium enrichment yet.
Khatami: Putting pressure on Iran will benefit no one IRNA 26 Feb 2006 -- Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami in an exclusive interview with the Qatari-based al-Jazeera news network Saturday evening elaborated on major regional and international issues as well as latest developments in Iran.
Kiriyenko, Aqazadeh inspect Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant IRNA 26 Feb 2006 -- Head of Russia's Atomic Energy Organization Sergei Kiriyenko along with his Iranian counterpart Gholamreza Aqazadeh inspected Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant on Sunday afternoon.
Iran expects IAEA not to act politically: Asefi IRNA 26 Feb 2006 -- Iran on Sunday said it expects the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) not to act politically, like what it did during its last session.
Iranian, foreign correspondents inspect Iran's nuclear facilities IRNA 26 Feb 2006 -- A group of Iranian and foreign reporters on Sunday inspected the turbine hall and some other sections of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.
Iran-Russia nuclear talks to continue until March 6 IRNA 26 Feb 2006 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday said that Iran-Russia talks on the former's nuclear program and the proposal of Russian officials will continue until March 6, 2006, when the UN nuclear watchdog Board of Governors is scheduled to meet on the issue.
Kiriyenko: Russia will do its best to resolve dispute on Iran nuclear program IRNA 26 Feb 2006 -- Head of Russian Atomic Energy Organization Sergei Kiriyekno said on Sunday that Russia would do its best to find a diplomatic solution to Iranian nuclear program in the context of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Tender documents for establishment of two nuclear power plants ready IRNA 26 Feb 2006 -- Tender documents for establishment of two 1000-megawatt nuclear power plants in Bushehr have been prepared and will be released in a month, said head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) Gholam-Reza Aqazadeh here on Sunday.
Russian media report Tehran-Moscow agreement in principle on proposed enrichment plan IRNA 26 Feb 2006 -- Russian news media here Sunday reported that Iran and Russia reached agreement in principle on Moscow's enrichment proposal.
Iran determined to acquire nuclear know-how: diplomat IRNA 26 Feb 2006 -- Iran is determined to acquire peaceful nuclear know-how based on diplomatic norms and the nation's will, an Iranian diplomat said on Saturday.
FM: Iran ready to discuss enrichment IRNA 26 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in the Thai capital of Bangkok on Sunday said that Iran is prepared to hold talks on industrial enrichment of uranium.
Russian Official Says Iran Nuclear Proposal Still On Table RFE/RL 25 Feb 2006 -- Russia's nuclear energy chief said today that Moscow's proposal to enrich Iranian uranium on Russian soil "remains on the negotiating table."
Russian Official Says Iran Standoff Resolvable RFE/RL 25 Feb 2006 -- Russia's top nuclear official, Sergei Kiriyenko, expressed confidence after talks in Tehran today that it is still possible to resolve the standoff over Iran's nuclear program.
Iran almost self-sufficient in nuclear medicine IRNA 25 Feb 2006 -- An expert with Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Fathollah Shahidi said on Saturday that the country is almost self-sufficient in nuclear medicine.
Iran, Russia show national resolve to proceed with nuclear cooperation IRNA 25 Feb 2006 -- Head of Russia's Atomic Energy Organization Sergei Kiriyenko on Saturday held intensive talks with his Iranian counterpart Gholamreza Aqazadeh on Iran-Russia cooperation in the context of Iranian nuclear program.
Diplomat: Iran's nuclear program totally peaceful IRNA 25 Feb 2006 -- Iran's nuclear program is completely peaceful and hundreds of the International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors have in their visits to Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities found no evidence to substantiate that the program is military.
Iran to guarantee its peaceful nuclear program IRNA 24 Feb 2006 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran confirmed in a statement on Friday it is ready to guarantee its peaceful nuclear program through secure channels.
Russian, Chinese Officials Visit Iran for Nuclear Talks VOA 24 Feb 2006 -- Russian and Chinese officials are in Tehran for talks on a proposal that could avert U.N. sanctions over Tehran's controversial nuclear program.
Iran, Russia need more time to reach nuclear agreement: Russian official IRNA 23 Feb 2006 -- Director of Russia's Center of Strategic Studies on Wednesday referred to Iran-Russia talks in Moscow as successful and said that the two countries need more time to reach an agreement.
Lavrov says Kiryienko's trip to Tehran aims to resolve nuclear row IRNA 23 Feb 2006 -- Russian Foreign Minister said here Thursday that the trip by head of Russia Atomic Energy Organization to Tehran Sergei Kiryienko aims to resolve Iran's nuclear row.
SNSC secretary terms Tehran-Moscow talks "constructive" IRNA 23 Feb 2006 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani here Wednesday assessed the recently concluded bilateral talks between Tehran and Moscow on the nuclear issue as "constructive."
Mottaki: There is no room for language of threat IRNA 23 Feb 2006 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki who is currently on a visit to Indonesia said on Thursday that there is no room for language of threat and unilateralism in the international community.
Iran Ready To Fund Hamas RFE/RL 23 Feb 2006 -- Iran has said it plans to fund a Hamas-led Palestinian Authority if the West cuts off aid.
Iran: Russian, Chinese Officials To Discuss Nuclear Standoff In Tehran RFE/RL 23 Feb 2006 -- Russia's atomic agency chief, Sergei Kiriyenko, is travelling to Tehran today for talks on Moscow's proposal aimed at easing Western fears that Iran may be seeking to develop nuclear weapons
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 9, Number 6 22 Feb 2006
Iran Must Halt Uranium Enrichment Activities, State's Burns Says Washington File 22 Feb 2006 -- The international community is united in its belief that Iran should not be allowed to engage in any uranium enrichment activities, according to Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns.
Israel Concerned Over New Hamas-Iran Alliance VOA 22 Feb 2006 -- Israel is tightening the financial squeeze on the Islamic militant group Hamas, which won Palestinian parliamentary elections last month.
MP: Iran targeting 20,000mw of electricity from nuclear power IRNA 22 Feb 2006 -- Iran is aiming to produce 20,000 megawatts of electrical power from its nuclear power plants, the chairman of Majlis' National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, said here Tuesday.
Iran: No Welcome For President's New Elite RFE/RL 22 Feb 2006 -- Iranian parliamentarians are accusing the country's president, Mahmud Ahmadinejad, of replacing many serving government officials with individuals from the security and intelligence community
Iran: Playing The Bargaining Game To The Full RFE/RL 22 Feb 2006 -- Russia has emerged in recent months as a key player in international efforts to end the diplomatic crisis over Iran's nuclear program
Russia/Iran: Were Moscow Talks Just About Uranium Enrichment? RFE/RL 22 Feb 2006 -- Russian-Iranian nuclear consultations ended on 21 February in Moscow with both sides giving seemingly conflicting appraisals of their outcome and agreeing to meet again
Iran: Budget Row Reflects Deputies' Domestic, Foreign Concerns RFE/RL 22 Feb 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad is facing his second crisis in the Iranian parliament
Iran: Televison Controversy Reveals Domestic Political Struggle RFE/RL 22 Feb 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad came to office with a reputation for social conservatism, and he has tried to clean up what he and his supporters see as the permissive social atmosphere that emerged during the administration of his predecessor, Mohammad Khatami.
Iran not to cease cooperation with IAEA: Mottaki IRNA 21 Feb 2006 -- Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Manouchehr Mottaki said at an address to the European Parliament (EP) in Brussels Monday night that Iran is determined to keep on close cooperation with the IAEA in pursuing its peaceful nuclear program.
Russian FM expresses hope Iran nuclear dossier be resolved in IAEA IRNA 21 Feb 2006 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said here Monday that Moscow hopes that Iran's nuclear dossier will be resolved within the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) framework.
World baffled by IAEA's reporting of Iran to UNSC: Haddad-Adel IRNA 21 Feb 2006 -- Iran met all its obligations to the International Atomic Energy Agency and the world is, therefore, asking w
Putin Expresses Hope Iran Will Accept Russian Compromise Proposal VOA 22 Feb 2006 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is still hopeful a positive result can be reached with Iran concerning the international dispute over its nuclear program
hy it was reported to the United Nations Security Council, Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said on Monday.
Mottaki's charm offensive in Europe IRNA 21 Feb 2006 -- Manouchehr Mottakis's first foray as the Islamic Republic's foreign minister into Europe's heartland is winning him kudos from all sides for his impressive performance.
Iran, Russia agree to continue nuclear talks on Tuesday IRNA 21 Feb 2006 -- The Iranian and Russian negotiating teams agreed to pursue later on Tuesday their talks on Moscow's proposal to enrich Iranian uranium on Russian soil, it was reported here Monday evening.
Iran, Russia conclude 2nd round of nuclear talks IRNA 21 Feb 2006 -- Iranian and Russian delegations held their second round of nuclear talks to discuss Moscow's nuclear proposal to enrich uranium in Iran's behalf.
President: Enemies after creating insecurity, problems in Iran IRNA 21 Feb 2006 -- Enemies of Iran's Islamic Revolution intend to sow discord among the revolutionary forces in order to create insecurity and undermine the country from within, said President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Monday evening.
Iran, Russia discuss outlines of Russian offer on nuclear fuel cycle IRNA 21 Feb 2006 -- Iran and Russia believe that Iranian nuclear program should be examined in the context of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and it should not be reported to United Nations Security Council.
Mottaki calls on Europe to accept Iran`s legitimate right to nuclear energy Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Feb 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki assured Europe Monday that Iran`s nuclear program was for peaceful use and urged Europeans to recognize the Islamic Republic`s legitimate right to nuclear energy.
Russian, Iranian Officials Say Nuclear Talks to Continue VOA 21 Feb 2006 -- Russian and Iranian officials are discounting reports of failure after two days of talks in Moscow ended without Iran accepting a Russian compromise proposal
Iran Confirms Execution Of Member Of Armed Opposition RFE/RL 21 Feb 2006 -- Iran today confirmed that it has executed a member of the largest armed opposition group in the country, the Mujahedin Khalq.
Iran: New Lobbying Effort Fails To Sway EU In Nuclear Standoff RFE/RL 21 Feb 2006 -- Iran has launched a diplomatic offensive in what appears to be a last-ditch attempt to avoid action by the UN Security Council over its nuclear activities.
China Urges Iran to Suspend Uranium Enrichment Activities, Seek Compromise VOA 21 Feb 2006 -- China is urging Iran to stop all uranium enrichment activities while hope remains for a compromise arrangement with Russia that would meet Iran's peaceful nuclear energy needs
Iran: Moscow Talks Are 'Constructive' VOA 21 Feb 2006 -- Russian and Iranian officials have ended two days of talks in Moscow about a proposal to resolve Iran's nuclear standoff with the West.
Russian FM expresses hope Iran nuclear dossier be resolved in IAEA IRNA 20 Feb 2006 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said here Monday that Moscow hopes that Iran's nuclear dossier will be resolved within the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) framework.
Bomb explodes in Ahvaz, no injuries IRNA 20 Feb 2006 -- A relatively strong bomb exploded in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, Sunday evening, sending panic-stricken people to the streets.
Iranian delegation arrives in Moscow for nuclear talks IRNA 20 Feb 2006 -- Iran's nuclear negotiating team arrived here Monday morning to hold talks with Russian officials on the Russian nuclear proposal in efforts to resolve the nuclear issue.
US threats against Iran lack strong support: Velayati IRNA 20 Feb 2006 -- Threats made by the US and its allies against Iran have no strong support, said advisor to the Supreme Leader for international affairs, Ali-Akbar Velayati on this Persian Gulf island on Sunday.
Iran, Russia start negotiations on joint nuclear program IRNA 20 Feb 2006 -- Deputy Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Hosseini-Tash on Tuesday held talks with his Russian counterpart Valentin Sobolev and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Kislyac on the Russian offer to set up joint fuel cycle plant.
Iran not to cease cooperation with IAEA: Mottaki IRNA 20 Feb 2006 -- Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Manouchehr Mottaki said at an address to the European Parliament (EP) in Brussels Monday night that Iran is determined to keep on close cooperation with the IAEA in pursuing its peaceful nuclear program.
Iranian Leader Calls On Muslims To Fund Palestinians RFE/RL 20 Feb 2006 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Muslims worldwide should provide money to the Palestinians.
Iran Negotiators Say No Preconditions To Moscow Talks RFE/RL 20 Feb 2006 -- An Iranian negotiator in Moscow today for key nuclear talks said a compromise Russian proposal was not linked to international demands for Iran to resume a moratorium on uranium enrichment.
Iran: Officials In Moscow For Talks On Uranium-Enrichment Proposal RFE/RL 20 Feb 2006 -- Bilateral consultations opened today in Moscow on a Russian offer to enrich Iranian uranium on its territory
Russia and Iran Hold Talks on Russian Nuclear Proposal VOA 20 Feb 2006 -- Russian and Iranian negotiators are holding talks in Moscow on a Russian compromise that is seen as a last chance to spare Iran from being called before the U.N. Security Council for possible punitive action for its controversial nuclear program.
Iran nuclear negotiating team due in Moscow tonight IRNA 19 Feb 2006 -- Iran's nuclear negotiating team will leave for Moscow tonight to hold talks with Russian officials on Tehran's case, a senior official said here Sunday.
Russia's overture can meet Iran interests if amended, says FM IRNA 19 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Sunday said Russia's nuclear proposal would serve Iran's interests if it turned into a comprehensive offer by holding talks and including complimentary terms and conditions.
Zarif: All US cards dealt against Iran IRNA 19 Feb 2006 -- Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mohammad-Javad Zarif announced that though the US has dealt all his cards including economic and political pressures against Iran, the Islamic Republic's great scientific and technological achievements are the cause of concern in the West.
Russia nuclear agency's head due in Iran: source IRNA 19 Feb 2006 -- Head of Russia's Federal Atomic Energy Agency, Sergei Kirienko, will arrive in Iran on March 1 to hold talks with Iranian nuclear officials, an informed source said here Sunday.
Vaeidi: Iran not pursuing confrontation IRNA 19 Feb 2006 -- Deputy head of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for international affairs, Javad Vaeidi, said here Sunday that Iran avoids obstinacy and adventurism and does not intend to pursue confrontation, adding that at the same time it will not agree to suspend fuel production activities.
Iran reaffirms commitment to NPT, IAEA Safeguards IRNA 19 Feb 2006 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said in an interview with French radio that the Islamic Republic of Iran wants to use the peaceful nuclear energy within the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Vaeidi: Path of Iran-Europe talks open IRNA 19 Feb 2006 -- Deputy head of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for International Affairs, Javad Vaeidi, on the eve of the visit of Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and the nuclear negotiating team to Brussels, said that the grounds are prepared for Iran-EU talks.
Vaeidi: Guarantees do not imply suspension of uranium enrichment IRNA 19 Feb 2006 -- Deputy head of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for international affairs, Javad Vaeidi said here Sunday that the European have always called for halting Iran's enrichment process under the guise of 'guarantee' which is regarded as an historical blunder of the Europeans.
Iran sees Additional Protocol as objective guarantee, Europeans do not IRNA 19 Feb 2006 -- Deputy Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for international affairs Javad Vaeidi said on Sunday that charter of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) specified voluntary implementation of Additional Protocol to Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as 'objective guarantee', whereas the Europeans describe objective guarantee' in a way that it differs from the criteria of the United Nations.
Iran To Consider 'Comprehensive' Russian Proposal RFE/RL 19 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has said Iran could consider a "comprehensive" Russian proposal on uranium enrichment if certain provisions are met.
Iran Says U.S. Mideast Democracy Push Failing RFE/RL 19 Feb 2006 -- Iran says Washington's push for democracy in the Middle East is in fact resulting in victories for Islamic movements.
Iran: Tensions Mount Ahead Of Moscow Enrichment Talks RFE/RL 19 Feb 2006 -- An Iranian delegation is due to travel to Moscow on 20 February to discuss a Russian proposal aimed at breaking the deadlock over Tehran's controversial nuclear activities.
MPs to visit UNSC states for nuclear talks IRNA 18 Feb 2006 -- Members of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission are to visit member states of the UN Security Council (except the United States) to hold talks on Iran's nuclear case.
Annan welcomes upcoming Iran-Russia nuclear talks IRNA 18 Feb 2006 -- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan welcomed reports of a resumption of nuclear talks between Iran and Russia on Feb 20, chief UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Friday night.
FM says ElBaradei's enrichment proposal "a step forward" IRNA 18 Feb 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Saturday welcomed a proposal by International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei for Iran to be able to conduct small-scale enrichment within its territory, terming it as "a step forward."
FM: Iran's foreign policy based on detente, confidence building, promotion of global peace IRNA 18 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Saturday said that Iran's foreign policy is based on the principle of detente, confidence building, negotiation, mutual understanding, promotion of the spirit of cooperation, peace and coexistence at regional and international level.
Iran ready to provide IAEA with objective guarantee on nuclear program IRNA 18 Feb 2006 -- Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad Adel said in an interview broadcast on Cuban TV on Friday night that Tehran is ready to provide the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with 'objective guarantee' to ensure that Iranian nuclear program is for civilian use and will not be deviated for military purpose.
February 11 magnificent rallies, renewed call for aspirations of Islamic Revolution IRNA 18 Feb 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday highlighted the magnificent nationwide rallies on February 11 as indication of public trust in the Islamic Republic and national resolve to proceed with aspirations of the Islamic Revolution.
UN's Annan Welcomes Russia-Iran Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 18 Feb 2006 -- United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has welcomed upcoming talks between Iran and Russia on a proposal for Iranian uranium-enrichment work to be carried out on Russian territory.
Iran Welcomes Reported El-Baradei Proposal RFE/RL 18 Feb 2006 -- Tehran today welcomed a reported proposal made by the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to allow for small-scale uranium-enrichment activities on Iranian territory under certain conditions.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 9, Number 5 17 Feb 2006
Military Strike Against Iran Under Discussion VOA 17 Feb 2006 -- The United Nations Security Council is expected to take up the issue of Iran's nuclear program next month.
Iranians proved not to cave in to US: Speaker IRNA 17 Feb 2006 -- Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad Adel, said in Cuba Thursday evening that Iranians have proven during the past 27 years that they would never cave in to the US and would not give up their independence.
Britain, Germany Agree Iran Crisis Must Be Solved Diplomatically RFE/RL 17 Feb 2006 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair today said Britain and Germany have agreed that the dispute over Iran's nuclear program must be resolved through diplomatic means.
Iran Proceeds With Uranium Enrichment RFE/RL 17 Feb 2006 -- A high-ranking Iranian official says the Islamic republic has injected uranium gas into a small number of centrifuges, a step in the process of uranium enrichment.
Iran: Why The Return To Revolutionary Values Is Temporary RFE/RL 17 Feb 2006 -- The clash between Iran and the West over Iran's nuclear program has entered a new phase since Mahmud Ahmadinejad won a surprise victory in presidential elections in June 2005 (...) To understand how the new situation relates to the dynamics of the power struggle within Iran, Fatemeh Aman of RFE/RL's Radio Farda interviewed one of Iran's most prominent opposition figures, Dr Mohsen Sazegara
US House Condemns Iran, Urges Sanctions Over Nuclear Issue VOA 17 Feb 2006 -- The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a non-binding resolution condemning Iran over its nuclear program, and calling for international sanctions to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Cuba, Iran Vow Allegiance on Nuclear Issues VOA 17 Feb 2006 -- The head of Cuba's parliament has offered to support Iran in its fight to develop nuclear energy within Iranian borders.
Germany: Iran Has Crossed Nuclear 'Red Line' VOA 17 Feb 2006 -- The leaders of Germany and Britain have discussed ways to increase diplomatic pressure on Iran over its nuclear program.
Iranian, Venezuelan parliaments call nuclear arms int'l threat IRNA 16 Feb 2006 -- Iranian and Venezuelan Parliament Speakers in a joint communique issued here on Wednesday in which they have condemned the manufacturing, stockpiling, and proliferation of nuclear weapons, called such moves as threats against international peace and security.
China respects Iran's right for nuclear energy IRNA 16 Feb 2006 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said here Thursday that peaceful use of nuclear energy based on the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is an inalienable right of Iran and all countries.
Iranians can never be intimidated by enemies, interior minister IRNA 16 Feb 2006 -- Interior Minister Mostafa Pour Mohammadi said here Thursday that the Iranian nation in the past 27 years after the triumph of the Islamic revolution encountered numerous problems and shortcomings created by enemies and God willing is strong enough not to be intimidated by the enemies.
Iran: Qom Authorities Crack Down On Sufis RFE/RL 16 Feb 2006 -- A major clampdown on the mystical Sufi tradition in Iran follows signs of growing official intolerance by the government of President Mahmud Ahmadinejad.
France Steps Up Pressure on Iran's Nuclear Activities VOA 16 Feb 2006 -- France has for the first time explicitly accused Iran of using its nuclear program for clandestine military nuclear activity. French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy accused Tehran Thursday of harboring a secret military nuclear program
France Says Iran's Nuclear Program Is 'Military' RFE/RL 16 Feb 2006 -- French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy today for the first time called Iran's nuclear program a "clandestine military" project.
Iran Open To Helping Venezuelan Nuclear Program RFE/RL 16 Feb 2006 -- An Iranian lawmaker has suggested that Iran might consider help Venezuela develop nuclear technology to generate energy for peaceful purposes.
State Department Wants $75 Million To Promote Democracy in Iran Washington File 15 Feb 2006 -- The State Department plans to request a $75 million supplemental appropriation during 2006 to support democracy promotion activities in Iran, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told Congress February 15.
Iran's uranium enrichment at Natanz only for research: Aqazadeh IRNA 15 Feb 2006 -- Iran is carrying out uranium enrichment at its Natanz facility only at research level, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, Gholam-Reza Aqazadeh, said here Tuesday.
FM lashes out at big powers' nuclear apartheid IRNA 15 Feb 2006 -- Iran rejects all forms of scientific and nuclear apartheid by any world power, said Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in Yerevan Tuesday during a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Vartan Oskanian.
Baku will not allow US to attack Iran from its soil: Azeri official IRNA 15 Feb 2006 -- Baku will never allow the US to stage an attack on Iran from its soil, an Azeri official said Tuesday.
Any attack on Iran would boost national unity: ambassador IRNA 15 Feb 2006 -- Iranian Ambassador to Spain Morteza Alviri said here Tuesday that any attack on Iran would further unify the people and political parties.
No human infected by H5N1 bird flu in northern Iran: official IRNA 15 Feb 2006 -- No cases of human infection by the H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Iran's northern province of Gilan where a number of wild migrant swans were found dead by the disease, said a health ministry official on Wednesday.
Washington Seeks Extra Funds To Back Iranian Democracy RFE/RL 15 Feb 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has asked Congress for additional funds to support Washington's efforts to nurture democracy in Iran.
Rice Says Iran Is Openly Defying The World RFE/RL 15 Feb 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said today that Iran is openly defying the international community by resuming the enrichment of uranium for nuclear fuel and warned that the United States could impose fresh, unilateral sanctions.
Russia Calls on Iran To Rebuild Confidence in Nuke Program VOA 15 Feb 2006 -- Russia's foreign minister has called for Iran to return to the negotiating table and halt uranium enrichment as a way of rebuilding confidence in its controversial nuclear program.
Rice Says US Will Confront Aggressive Iranian Policies VOA 15 Feb 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told senators Wednesday the United States will actively confront what she said are the aggressive policies of the Iranian government
Iranian Delegation To Visit Moscow For Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 15 Feb 2006 -- Reports say an Iranian delegation will fly to Russia on 20 February to discuss Moscow's offer to enrich uranium for Iran's nuclear reactors on Russian soil.
Israel: Iran Must be Stopped from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons VOA 15 Feb 2006 -- Acting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says Iran is obsessed with hatred of Israel and the Jewish people and must be stopped from developing nuclear weapons.
State Department Wants More Funds for Democracy Programs in Iran VOA 15 Feb 2006 -- The State Department says it will ask Congress for $75 million in additional funding this year to promote democracy in Iran.
Iran not pursuing acquisition of nuclear weapons: Iran envoy to Ankara IRNA 14 Feb 2006 -- Iran's ambassador to Turkey Firouz Dowlatabadi dismissed here Monday assertion that Iran is trying to acquire nuclear weapons.
Ahmadinejad: Islamic Revolution harbinger of peace and security for mankind IRNA 14 Feb 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here on Monday afternoon, "The message of the Iranian nation's Islamic Revolution is peace and security for entire mankind, based on monotheism, justice, and nobility of human beings."
Iranian nuclear delegation to Visit Moscow IRNA 14 Feb 2006 -- The deputy head of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for International Affairs, Javad Vaeidi said here Tuesday that an Iranian delegation will visit Moscow on February 20 to hold talks with Russian officials on Iran's nuclear activities.
Vaeidi: West responsible for non-confidence atmosphere against Iran IRNA 14 Feb 2006 -- Deputy head of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for International Affairs, Javad Vaeidi, here Tuesday said that given more than 1,600 person/day inspections already conducted at Iran's nuclear installations, three inspections have taken place per day on the average.
Vaeidi: Iran to continue cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IRNA 14 Feb 2006 -- Deputy head of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for International Affairs, Javad Vaeidi, here Tuesday said that Iran will continue its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) according to the international laws.
Iran ready for talks but not on its rights: official IRNA 14 Feb 2006 -- Iran on Tuesday said it is keen to hold talks with all states but would never negotiate on its rights and independence.
Iran Downplays Nuclear Enrichment as International Concern Mounts VOA 14 Feb 2006 -- Iran confirms that it is enriching uranium, but insists that the process is going forward on a very small scale.
Russia, France Urge Iran To Stop Enrichment Activities RFE/RL 14 Feb 2006 -- Russia and France today reiterated their call for Iran to cease all work linked with the enrichment and processing of nuclear fuel.
Iran: Tehran Confirms It Has Resumed Small-Scale Enrichment RFE/RL 14 Feb 2006 -- Iran today confirmed that it has restarted some work on uranium enrichment -- a process the West fears could be used to build nuclear weapons
Iran Confirms 'Small-Scale' Uranium Processing VOA 14 Feb 2006 -- Iran says it has started small-scale uranium enrichment - an initial step in the process of producing fuel for civilian nuclear reactors or atomic weapons.
Iran will not wait for IAEA's next session: Elham IRNA 13 Feb 2006 -- Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham said here Monday that Iran will not wait for the next session of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors before proceeding in its nuclear program.
Gov't follows up nuclear program in line with NPT: Elham IRNA 13 Feb 2006 -- Government follows up national nuclear program in the context of Non-Proliferation Treaty, Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham said Monday.
Anti-Iran propaganda, politically motivated: Iranian envoy IRNA 13 Feb 2006 -- Iran's Ambassador to India Siavash Zargar Ya'qoubi said that the poisonous propaganda against Iran's nuclear programs is politically motivated.
Iran: Is Russia's Offer Just A Diplomatic Device? RFE/RL 13 Feb 2006 -- Iranian and Russian diplomats were supposed to meet on 16 February to discuss Russia's offer to enrich uranium for Iran, a move that would allay fears that Iran wants to develop nuclear weapons
Iran: Country's Jewish Community Criticizes President For Denying Holocaust RFE/RL 13 Feb 2006 -- The head of Iran's Jewish community, Haroun Yashayaei, has sent a letter complaining to President Mahmud Ahmadinejad over his Holocaust denial comments.
Middle East: Iran Central To UN, U.S. Meeting RFE/RL 13 Feb 2006 -- Iran, Iraq, and Western relations with the Muslim world are on the agenda as U.S. President George Bush prepares to meet UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
Iran: Nuclear Talks With Russia Postponed RFE/RL 13 Feb 2006 -- Iran today delayed talks on a Russian offer to enrich Iran's uranium on Russian territory. Russia's proposal will, it is hoped, allay fears that Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons.
Diplomats Say Iran Enriching Uranium VOA 13 Feb 2006 -- Diplomats at the United Nations Nuclear Agency say Iran has started small-scale uranium enrichment, a process that produces fuel that can be used in nuclear weapons and reactors.
Nations United Against Nuclear Program in Iran, Rice Says AFPS 12 Feb 2006 -- A "tremendous" coalition of countries remains united in its stance against nuclear weapon development in Iran, a situation sparking increasing international concern, said the nation's senior diplomat today.
U.S. Believes Diplomacy Can Address Iranian Nuclear Threat, Rice Says Washington File 12 Feb 2006 -- The United States believes the international community is united in its determination to use diplomatic means to prevent Iran's development of technologies that can lead to nuclear weapons, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said in two television news interviews February 12.
Rice Says Cooperation Needed to Solve Iran Nuke Problem VOA 12 Feb 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the international community must work together to solve the problem of Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Iran is committed to NPT: Asefi IRNA 12 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday reiterated Iran's commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
FM spokesman: Iran has made necessary preparations IRNA 12 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday stressed Iran has reviewed all probabilities with respect to the referral of its dossier to the the UN Security Council and has not be taken by surprise.
Iran policy strongly stresses peaceful use of nuclear energy: Asefi IRNA 12 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi on Sunday reiterated Iran's policy to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, quoting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as stressing such a right.
Iran to resume nuclear research Sunday or Monday: Haddad-Adel IRNA 12 Feb 2006 -- Iran would resume nuclear research on Sunday or Monday in the presence of International Atomic Energy Agency's inspectors, Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said here Sunday.
Asefi urges observation of diplomatic limits IRNA 12 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here Sunday that limits of diplomatic places should be observed and no damages should be inflicted on them.
Asefi: No cause for concern over reporting nuclear dossier to UNSC IRNA 12 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday in response to the concerns of those involved in economic activities over reporting Iran's nuclear dossier to the UN Security Council (UNSC) said that there is no cause for such worries.
Iranian diplomat: Iranians call for access to nuclear technology IRNA 12 Feb 2006 -- Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Philippines Jalal Kalantari said that access to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes is the will of Iranian people.
Iran May Leave Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty RFE/RL 11 Feb 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad warned today that Iran might abandon its commitment to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty if "unfair pressure" was put on it over its nuclear development program.
Iran Warns It Could Quit Nuclear Treaty VOA 11 Feb 2006 -- Iran's president says his country may reconsider its membership in the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if the West forces Tehran to limit its nuclear program.
Ahmadinejad: Iran could revise its nuclear strategy IRNA 11 Feb 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned here Saturday that Iran could revise its nuclear strategy in case Western countries insist on blocking its efforts to access peaceful nuclear technology in accordance with NPT rules and regulations.
President lambasts Western attitude towards Iran's peaceful nuclear activities IRNA 11 Feb 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Saturday took a swipe at a number of countries who are not signatories to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) but sit as judges to the peaceful pursuit of nuclear energy by the Iranian nation.
FM: Talks to continue to resolve nuclear issue IRNA 11 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here on Saturday referred to the enthusiastic participation of the people in the Bahman 22 (February 11) rallies, and said that talks on the country's nuclear rights will continue relying on the support of nation.
VP: Iranian nation not to give up its nuclear rights IRNA 11 Feb 2006 -- First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi here today said that the Iranian people will not relinquish their right to access nuclear technology.
Iran merely defends its right to access peaceful nuclear energy IRNA 11 Feb 2006 -- Iran's Ambassador to Tajikistan Nasser Sarmad-Parsa here Friday said that Iran is not a warmonger and merely defends the rights of nation against those intending to deprive it of access to peaceful nuclear technology.
President: enemies try to hinder Iran's access to nuclear energy IRNA 11 Feb 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that given the enemies failure to undermine people's determination to support the Islamic Republic of Iran through their 27-year conspiracies against the Islamic Revolution, they are now intent on blowing the ruling system by hindering access to peaceful nuclear technology.
Iranian diplomat: Iranians call for access to nuclear technology IRNA 11 Feb 2006 -- Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Philippines Jalal Kalantari said that access to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes is the will of Iranian people.
Russia: Moscow Confirms Missile-Systems Deal With Iran RFE/RL 10 Feb 2006 -- Russia yesterday confirmed that it has signed a deal to sell Iran air-defense missile systems
Analysis: Iran's Government Spins Nuclear Crisis As Elites Question Tehran's Efforts RFE/RL 10 Feb 2006 -- It is a good time for the Iranian government to appeal to nationalist sentiments.
India not detracts from traditionally close ties with Iran: Indian minister IRNA 10 Feb 2006 -- Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed today said that India had taken a judicious decision on Iran's nuclear issue and its vote in favour of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolution did not mean that the country had detracted from traditionally close ties with Iran".
Diplomat warns against politicization of Iran's nuclear case IRNA 09 Feb 2006 -- Iranian Ambassador to Brazil Jafar Hashemi on Wednesday warned against politicization of Iran's nuclear case by western states.
MP: Access to peaceful nuclear energy a national demand IRNA 09 Feb 2006 -- Access to peaceful nuclear energy is a call of the Iranian nation that will not give up its right, said an Iranian lawmaker here on Wednesday.
Secretary-General urges dialogue over nuclear issue with Iran, calls for restraint UN News Centre 09 Feb 2006 -- United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called for restraint from all sides in the dispute over Iran's planned resumption of uranium enrichment activities, emphasizing that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had not yet completed its report to the Security Council and urging negotiations to continue.
Annan Urges Iran to Suspend Enrichment Program, Resume Negotiations VOA 09 Feb 2006 -- U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan is urging Iran to suspend its nuclear activity and allow talks with Russia to move forward.
Rice Accuses Syria, Iran of Inflaming Muslim Sentiments Over Cartoons VOA 08 Feb 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Syria and Iran have deliberately inflamed Muslim passions over cartoons satirizing the Prophet Muhammad that have sparked massive protests
Soltanieh: ElBaradei's report includes only Iran's file record IRNA 08 Feb 2006 -- An Iranian top nuclear figure said here Wednesday that the letter, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohammed ElBaradei has sent to the UN Security Council through the UN Chief, includes only the file record of Iran's nuclear case.
Ambassador: Iran's nuclear facilities open to inspections IRNA 08 Feb 2006 -- Iran's nuclear facilities have been the most open and transparent facilities to the International Atomic Energy Agency, said Iran's ambassador to Cuba Ahmad Edrissian in Havana on Wednesday.
Cheney Charges Iran Wants Nuclear Weapons RFE/RL 08 Feb 2006 -- U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney says there is little doubt that Iran wants to make nuclear weapons.
All countries committed to diplomatic solution of Iran issue: FM IRNA 07 Feb 2006 -- senior Russian Foreign Ministry official has pointed to the unanimity of all countries in their wish to achieve a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.
Iran's nuclear activities peaceful: envoy IRNA 07 Feb 2006 -- Iranian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Ramin Mehman- Parast here Tuesday affirmed that Iran's nuclear activities were for peaceful purposes.
Supreme Leader: Iranian nation not to yield to any threat IRNA 07 Feb 2006 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei here Tuesday said that the Iranian nation will continue its efforts with patience and prudence to gain dignity, national power and independence without yielding to any threat.
World Must Be Firm on Iran Nuclear Issue, U.S. Official Says Washington File 07 Feb 2006 -- The international community must use the time between now and the March 6 meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) board of governors to convince Iran to comply with the demands the board outlined in its February 4 resolution on the Iranian nuclear program, according to Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Robert Joseph.
China Urges Iran To Cooperate With Nuclear Watchdog RFE/RL 07 Feb 2006 -- Beijing today urged Iran to cooperate with the UN nuclear-watchdog agency and called for calm diplomacy to settle a dispute over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
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Security Council Set To Take Up Iranian Nuclear Issue in March Washington File 06 Feb 2006 -- If Iran does not comply with the demands of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) before the next meeting of the agency's Board of Governors March 6, the U.N. Security Council will take immediate steps to address Iran's breach of its nonproliferation obligations, according to State Department officials.
Iran says IAEA resolution issued under political pressure IRNA 06 Feb 2006 -- Iran on Sunday said the resolution passed Saturday by the the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reporting Iran to the UN Security Council was the result of political pressure imposed by the United States and ignored all positive cooperation of Iran with the agency.
Government spokesman: Iran to stay with NPT IRNA 06 Feb 2006 -- Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham here Monday stressed the peaceful and transparent nature of Iran's nuclear activities and said Tehran does not intend to leave the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
MP urges nation to demonstrate their will to access nuclear energy IRNA 06 Feb 2006 -- The Iranian nation is ready to demonstrate their strong will to access nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, said an MP here Monday.
Larijani: Those behind Board of Governors resolution should pay the price for it IRNA 06 Feb 2006 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani here Monday said that those having engineered the resolution issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors should pay the price for it.
Shahroudi condemns IAEA Board's recent anti-Iran decision IRNA 06 Feb 2006 -- Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi here Monday condemned the recent decision forced by western states in the case of Iran's peaceful nuclear technology.
Larijani: Diplomatic conditions to change in future due to Europe's move IRNA 06 Feb 2006 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said here Monday that due to Europeans' recent move in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors the diplomatic conditions as well as the type of diplomatic activities will change in the future.
Russia calls for resolving Iran's nuclear issue through dialogue IRNA 06 Feb 2006 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Iran's nuclear issue should be resolved through dialogue.
Ivanov plays down Russian role in settling Iranian nuclear row IRNA 06 Feb 2006 -- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov played down his country's role in resolving Iran's ongoing nuclear dispute with the West.
Pakistan PM says Iran has right of peaceful nuclear program IRNA 06 Feb 2006 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday said his country supports Iran's right to use nuclear program for peaceful purposes.
Pakistan expects amicable, diplomatic solution to Iran nuclear program IRNA 06 Feb 2006 -- Pakistan said on Monday it expects an amicable and diplomatic solution to the Iran nuclear program even after the resolution last week by the International Atomic Energy Organization to report Iran to the UN Security Council.
Annan hopes for talks on Iran's nuclear ambitions ahead of report to Security Council UN News Centre 06 Feb 2006 -- With the head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) preparing to report to the Security Council on Iran, Secretary-General Kofi Annan today voiced hope that Tehran would resume talks on the issue in the coming weeks.
US Senator Urges UN Sanctions on Iran over Nuclear Issue VOA 06 Feb 2006 -- The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has called on the U.N. Security Council to impose tough sanctions on Iran if it fails to comply with arms agreements
Iran: Worries Over Nuclear Program Stir Munich Security Conference RFE/RL 06 Feb 2006 -- The international security conference that ended in Munich on 5 February was billed as a chance to discuss the future of the NATO alliance
President releases statement on defense of Iran's nuclear rights IRNA 05 Feb 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Sunday in a tatement addressing the dignified and courageous nation of Iran referred to some points about the government's firm determination to defend the inalienable national rights to nuclear activity.
Bush Says IAEA Decision Sends Clear Message To Iran RFE/RL 05 Feb 2006 -- U.S. President George W. Bush says a decision by the United Nations' nuclear watchdog to refer Iran to the UN Security Council sends a clear message the world will not permit Tehran to gain nuclear weapons.
Iran Says Nuclear Talks Still Possible RFE/RL 05 Feb 2006 -- Iran says it is still ready to negotiate with the international community over its controversial nuclear program, even though it has suspended all voluntary cooperation with the United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Russia Calls on Iran to Answer Concerns About is Nuclear Program VOA 05 Feb 2006 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov is urging Iran to provide answers about its nuclear program in order to allay international concerns
Majlis members criticize IAEA's Saturday resolution IRNA 05 Feb 2006 -- A group of lawmakers on Sunday strongly criticized Saturday's decision of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Board of Governors to report Iran's case to the UN Security Council.
Asefi: IAEA expected to defend members rights IRNA 05 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday said that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was expected to defend members rights at the Board of Governors extraordinary meeting, but it did not do so.
Europe not after building confidence: IAEO head IRNA 05 Feb 2006 -- A senior Iranian nuclear official said some people thought that holding talks and allaying the concerns of Europeans would be fruitful but today it has become clear that the uropeans were not after building confidence.
Iran's nuclear diplomacy based on national will: FM IRNA 05 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Sunday that Iran's nuclear diplomacy is based on a national social consensus and the nation's will.
Iran sees no dead end in cooperation with IAEA: Asefi IRNA 05 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here Sunday that Iran sees no dead end in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Ahmadinejad says enemies will fail to prevent Iran progress IRNA 05 Feb 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Sunday said the enemies could not prevent Iran from making progress.
Speaker: IAEA vote and blaspheming prophet originate in one cause IRNA 05 Feb 2006 -- Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad Adel said here Sunday blaspheming Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and the IAEA vote against Iran both stem from one cause.
Asefi says Security Council not end of world IRNA 05 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday commenting on the Saturday resolution of the UN nuclear watchdog to report Iran to the Security Council, said, "The Security Council is not the end of the world."
Majlis ratification puts brake on voluntary cooperation: Asefi IRNA 05 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday said last November Majlis ratification had urged suspension of voluntary cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if Iran is either reported or referred to the United Nations Security Council.
Cessation of voluntary measures does not mean less cooperation: Asefi IRNA 05 Feb 2006 -- Iran on Sunday said suspension of voluntary measures does not mean reducing the country's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Atomic Energy Board Votes To Report Iran to U.N. Security Council Washington File 04 Feb 2006 -- The decision of the International Atomic Energy Agency's board of governors to report Iran to the U.N. Security Council "underscores the concern of the entire international community" about Iran's nuclear ambitions, according to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Ahmadinejad orders suspension of NPT Additional Protocol IRNA 04 Feb 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a letter to the head of Iran Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) ordered here today the rescinding of the voluntary suspension of the Additional protocol to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and other related cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA).
Iran's nuclear program based on int'l regulations: envoy IRNA 04 Feb 2006 -- Iranian Ambassador to Baku Afshar Soleymani said here Friday that the country's peaceful nuclear program is based on international regulations.
NAM calls for inclusion of `non-nuclear ME' clause to EU draft resolution IRNA 04 Feb 2006 -- Certain countries of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have called for the inclusion of a clause in the EU draft resoltuion calling for "a Middle East region free from nuclear weapons" in the draft resolution adopted by the European Union on Iran that is to be put to a vote in the IAEA Board of Governors' emergency meeting Saturday.
Iranian nation not to surrender to pressures: Majlis speaker IRNA 04 Feb 2006 -- Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said here Saturday the Iranian nation will not surrender to pressures imposed on the country by certain powers on its nuclear programs.
IAEA approves EU troika draft resolution on Iran IRNA 04 Feb 2006 -- The Board of Governors of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)on Saturday approved a draft resolution adopted by the European Union troika (Germany, France and Britain) on Iran.
IAEA Board of Governors will lose legal foundation if it refers Iran to SC: Russian official IRNA 04 Feb 2006 -- A Russian official said here Friday that the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will lose its technical and legal foundation if it refers Iran's nuclear dossier to the UN Security Council under the US pressure.
Iran's deputy FM rips Europe's 'wrong nuclear negotiation tactic' IRNA 04 Feb 2006 -- Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, Abbas Araghchi said Europe's 'wrong negotiation tactic' with Iran has triggered the nuclear conflict.
IAEA Board of Governors reports Iran's nuclear dossier to UNSC without consensus IRNA 04 Feb 2006 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors on Saturday voted to report Iran's nuclear dossier to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) without consensus, despite the West's attempt to reach agreement on the issue.
IAEA resolution meets aspiration of Western states, Vaeidi IRNA 04 Feb 2006 -- Chairman of Iranian representation to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Javad Vaeidi said on Saturday that Iran does not consider the resolution of IAEA 35-member governing board as an expression from the international community.
MP says IAEA resolution accounts for new threat to Iran IRNA 04 Feb 2006 -- Member of Parliament and head of Majlis Commission on Media and Arts Saeed Abutaleb said on Saturday that resolution of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) accounts for a new threat to Iran and God willing Iranians will turn it into a national opportunity.
GOV/2006/14: Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran -- Resolution adopted on 4 February 2006 International Atomic Energy Agency 04 Feb 2006
UN Nuclear Watchdog To Report Iran To Security Council RFE/RL 04 Feb 2006 -- The UN's nuclear watchdog has voted to report Iran to the UN Security Council over concerns about its nuclear program.
Merkel And Rumsfeld Take Hard Line With Iran RFE/RL 04 Feb 2006 -- The Iranian nuclear crisis topped the agenda at a high-level security conference in Munich today, with Germany and the United States urging the world to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
UN atomic energy chief asked to report to Security Council on Iran UN News Centre 04 Feb 2006 -- The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today passed a resolution in Vienna requesting the Agency's Director General to report to the United Nations Security Council on Iran.
Influential US Lawmaker: Military Force Must Remain Option With Iran VOA 04 Feb 2006 -- An influential U.S. lawmaker says military force cannot be ruled out if Iran does not bow to diplomatic efforts to halt its alleged nuclear weapons program.
Iran Nuclear File Sent to UN Security Council VOA 04 Feb 2006 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors agreed Saturday to send Iran's controversial nuclear file to the United Nations Security Council.
Rumsfeld Calls for Diplomatic Efforts to Halt Iran's Nuclear Program VOA 04 Feb 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has called for diplomatic efforts to halt Iran's nuclear program, as the International Atomic Energy Agency said it would report Iran to the U.N. Security Council.
European Nations Welcome IAEA Decision on Iran VOA 04 Feb 2006 -- European governments are welcoming the International Atomic Energy Agency's decision to report Iran to the U.N. Security Council over concern about its nuclear activities.
Russian official laments reporting of Iran nuclear dossier to UNSC IRNA 04 Feb 2006 -- Deputy Head of Russian Strategic Institute said here Saturday that the decision by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in reporting Iran's nuclear dossier to the UN Security Council has eliminated the nuclear watchdog agency's judicial and legal identity.
Singh rejects that force was behind New Delhi's vote in IAEA IRNA 04 Feb 2006 -- Indian Ambassador to Tehran Manbir Singh on Saturday ruled out the idea that his country had been forced to give positive vote to the resolution of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Board of Governors.
India says its 'yes' vote to IAEA resolution not detracting from friendly relations with Iran IRNA 04 Feb 2006 -- India today said the IAEA resolution for reporting Iran's nuclear issue to UN Security Council was "well-balanced" and asserted that its support to the move should "not be interpreted" as being "detracting from the traditionally close and friendly" relations with Tehran.
Rafsanjani says Iran UNSC referral a big mistake IRNA 03 Feb 2006 -- The Europeans will commit a big mistake if they send Iran's nuclear case to the UN Security Council, Tehran's substitute Friday Prayers Leader Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here Friday.
Ahmadinejad: Few strongly armed countries after imposing scientific apartheid IRNA 03 Feb 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reacting to stands adopted by Western countries on Iran's nuclear program said here Friday, "A few countries that are armed with various types of weapons are after imposing a kind of scientific apartheid and nuclear monopoly in the world.
Vaeidi: Sending Iran's dossier to UNSC to mark end of diplomacy IRNA 03 Feb 2006 -- Head of Iran's dispatched delegation to IAEA Javad Vaeidi said here Friday that any kind of referral of Iran's nuclear dossier to the UN Security Council would mark end of diplomacy.
U.S. Wants Security Council To Reinforce IAEA Demands on Iran Washington File 03 Feb 2006 -- If the International Atomic Energy Agency decides to report Iran's failure to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations to the U.N. Security Council, the United States believes a statement from the council president would be an appropriate first step.
IAEA Meeting on Iran Postponed Until Saturday VOA 03 Feb 2006 -- The United Nations nuclear watchdog agency has postponed until Saturday a meeting to decide whether to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council over its nuclear program.
Backers Predict IAEA Reporting Of Iran RFE/RL 03 Feb 2006 -- The governing board of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog appears set today to approve a proposal to report Iran to the UN Security Council over the country's nuclear program.
Iran: Activist Challenges Western Assurances On Security Council Referral RFE/RL 03 Feb 2006 -- As the world follows debate over whether the UN nuclear watchdog will report Iran to the UN Security Council, the diplomatic offensives continue.
Iran: The Room For Diplomatic Maneuver RFE/RL 03 Feb 2006 -- With the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) set to ask the United Nations' Security Council to address the issue of Iran's failure to extend "indispensable and overdue" cooperation and help the IAEA to "clarify possible activities which could have a military dimension," Shahran Tabari of RFE/RL's Radio Farda asked Mark Fitzpatrick, a senior fellow at the International Institute of Strategic Studies in London, to sketch out what the international community might do in the months ahead to persuade Iran to compromise.
President: Political games aim at wasting Iran's time IRNA 02 Feb 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Wednesday evening that the "political games" of enemies of the Islamic Revolution of Iran are aimed at squandering the government's chances of administering the country's affairs.
Wiser for EU to avoid collision with Iran, says Mottaki IRNA 02 Feb 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki Thursday advised Britain and other European countries to avoid a collision with Iran by postponing a decision to refer Tehran's nuclear file to the UN Security Council.
US envoy to IAEA claims Iran referral to UNSC, a diplomatic act IRNA 02 Feb 2006 -- The US Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Gregory Schulte claimed in Vienna Wednesday evening that Iran's referral to the United Nations Security Council is a diplomatic way.
IAEA Board of Governors' emergency meeting begins IRNA 02 Feb 2006 -- The 35-member Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) started its emergency meeting behind closed doors here on Thursday to discuss Iran's nuclear case.
NAM stands against EU Troika marathon efforts to take Iran to SC IRNA 02 Feb 2006 -- Board of Governors of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) opened emergency meeting on Thursday amid marathon efforts of European officials in respective capitals particularly in the past three days to take Iran to UN Security Council with drafting a resolution for the 35-member governing board.
Larijani calls on ElBaradei to direct current situation to fair way IRNA 02 Feb 2006 -- Iran's Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani on Thursday lambasted the EU Troika for the emergency meeting of IAEA Governing Board and their disregard for criteria of the UN nuclear agency.
Ahmadinejad says enrichment basis of nuclear energy IRNA 02 Feb 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in reaction to the remarks of the IAEA Chief Mohamed ElBaradei that "Iran has the right to access nuclear technology, but does not need to enrich uranium" said Thursday that the essence of nuclear energy was the same as enrichment.
Iran envoy to IAEA calls for nuclear disarmament IRNA 02 Feb 2006 -- Iranian Resident Representative to IAEA Ali Asghar Soltanieh said on Thursday that Iran attaches importance to international cooperation on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
Iran: IAEA To Decide On Sending Tehran To UN Security Council RFE/RL 02 Feb 2006 -- The Board of Governors of the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) opened a meeting in Vienna today that is expected to decide whether to report Iran to the UN Security Council over its controversial nuclear program
Draft resolution on Iran introduced at UN International Atomic Energy Agency UN NewsCentre 02 Feb 2006 -- A draft resolution concerning Iran was introduced today at a special meeting of the Board of Governors of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna.
U.S. Official Says Diplomatic Efforts with Iran Not Finished Washington File 02 Feb 2006 -- Diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to comply with its obligations to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over its nuclear ambitions have not come to an end, says a senior State Department official.
U.S. Official Makes Case for Halting Iran's Nuclear Program Washington File 02 Feb 2006 -- An Iran with nuclear weapons could try to intimidate and blackmail its neighbors and ignite a new arms race, says a top State Department official.
International Atomic Energy Agency Discussing Iran Nuclear Issue Washington File 02 Feb 2006 -- Meeting to plan the agenda for the month of February, Security Council President Ambassador John Bolton of the United States said February 2 that the 15-nation council will not discuss the issue of Iran's nuclear program until it receives word from the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria.
Blair Urges Unity Against Iran As IAEA Considers UN Referral RFE/RL 02 Feb 2006 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair has called on the international community to send a united "signal of strength" to Iran to make clear that Tehran could not continue to "flout" its international obligations.
IAEA Board Opens Emergency Iran Debate RFE/RL 02 Feb 2006 -- The 35-country board of governors of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog is opening a special session at its Vienna headquarters to debate reporting Iran to the UN Security Council over that country's nuclear program.
IAEA Chief Says Iran Has Chance To Regain World's Trust RFE/RL 02 Feb 2006 -- The UN atomic watchdog chief, Muhammad el-Baradei, said today Iran still has a chance to regain the trust of the international community concerning its disputed nuclear program.
IAEA Sees Russian Offer as Crucial in Iran Nuclear Talks VOA 02 Feb 2006 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency is considering reporting Iran's nuclear program to the U.N. Security Council, but hopes a Russian deal will avoid escalation of the standoff.
Iran: Military Options Considered As Nuclear Crisis Escalates RFE/RL 01 Feb 2006 -- The decision by foreign ministers of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States), plus Germany, that Iran should be reported to the council for its nuclear activities, is not as extreme as a referral to the council.
Western, Iranian Officials Maintain Pressure Over Nuclear Issue RFE/RL 01 Feb 2006 -- Iranian and Western officials continue to spar publicly over an effort to report Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear program.
IAEA Board to Vote on Iran Issue Thursday VOA 01 Feb 2006 -- The United States says it expects a resolution referring Iran to the United Nations Security Council will pass when the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) board of governors meets Thursday in Vienna.
Larijani: National will decides fate of nuclear case IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- That's national will in Iran that decides fate of the nuclear case, said Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani here on Wednesday.
Draft resolution on the implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- A draft resolution of the IAEA Board of Governors was prepared in a London meeting by diplomats of the 5+1 on the implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran has made several proposals to European states, Russia, China IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- Iran has made several proposals to European states, China and Russia taking into account the considerations of the two parties, Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said on Wednesday.
Iran proposes joint security meeting with British forces IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki Wednesday called for a meeting between British and Iranian security forces to discuss last week's bombings in Ahvaz, which killed at least nine people.
Larijani: Time for implementing Majlis approval depends on Iran IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- The time for implementation of the Majlis ratification on the voluntary suspension of certain nuclear activities depends on Iran itself, said Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani here on Wednesday.
Additional protocol first casualty if Iran referred to UN: Mottaki IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki told his British counterpart Jack Straw Wednesday that Iran would stop implementing Additional Protocol if its peaceful nuclear case is referred to the UN Security Council.
Civilian use of nuclear energy has become a national resolve IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- Producing nuclear energy for civilian purpose has become a national resolve and the Europeans had better stand by Iran in development projects and not stand against national resolve, Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said on Wednesday.
Lawmakers stress Iran's right for peaceful use of nuclear energy IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- A group of Iranian parliamentarians in a letter to the UN Chief Kofi Annan stressed Iran's right for peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Larijani: IAEA board of governors should avoid being influenced by 5+1 group's decision IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani here on Wednesday advised the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to express their views professionally and the IAEA board of governors should avoid being influenced by decision made by the 5+1 group.
Solana hopes IAEA discussions will move towards resolution of Iran's nuclear issue IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- European Union High Representative for a common foreign and security policy, Javier Solana, said Wednesday that officials from China and Russia are in Tehran with a mandate from the permanent representatives of the UN Security Council to make one last effort to try to reach an agreement for tomorrow's IAEA meeting in Vienna.
Iran threatens to stop implementing additional protocol IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- If Iran's nuclear case is reported or referred to the UN Security Council, it will, based on a Majlis approval stop implementing the additional protocol and halt all its voluntary suspensions.
Ahmadinejad: Iran to continue path of progress, advancement IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaking at a gathering of people in Bushehr's Shahid Beheshti Stadium on Wednesday said that the fragile world powers should notice that the Iranian nation has been independent for the past 27 years.
Oil price to reach all-time high on continuing standoff on Iran nuclear case IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- The chairman of Majlis' Energy Commission, Kamal Daneshyar, said on Wednesday that the continuing standoff on Iran's nuclear case could raise global oil pricec to USD 100/barrel.
Gov't obliged to resume uranium enrichment if Iran referred to UNSC: Majlis speaker IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad Adel said on Wednesday that if Iran's nuclear case is referred to the United Nations Security Council, the government would be obliged to resume uranium enrichment activities.
Iran says threats will never weaken Iranian nation's will IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- Iran on Wednesday said threats will never weaken the will of the Iranian nation and government to follow up their legal rights within the framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Air Force fully ready to defend country IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- The Iranian Army is completely prepared to respond to any threat or violation of the country's air space despite being under sanctions, Defense Minister Brigadier-General Mostafa Mohammad Najar assured here Wednesday.
China calls for talks to settle Iran nuclear row IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing in London on Tuesday stressed the importance of resolving the issue on Iran's nuclear activities through negotiation.
Iran will never renounce its legal right to nuclear energy: VP IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- The Iranian nation and government will never relinquish their legal right to obtain peaceful nuclear technology, the vice-president for legal and parliamentary affairs said here Wednesday.
Iran says political motives can further complicate situation IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- Iran Wednesday said that political motives can make the situation more complicated and difficult.
Mottaki calls on Western states to avoid making hasty decisions IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Tuesday evening called on European states, China, Russia and other influential countries to act wisely, carefully and correctly when making decisions on the Iran nuclear case in order to avoid further escalating the current standoff.
Pakistan against Iran issue's referral to UNSC IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- Pakistan on Wednesday reiterated that it would not support the United States-led move to refer the issue of Iran's nuclear programme to the United Nations Security Council.
Iran N-issue should be resolved diplomatically: Indian PM IRNA 01 Feb 2006 -- Just a day ahead of the crucial meeting of the IAEA in Vienna, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that Iran's nuclear issue should be resolved diplomatically.
Iran Says UN Referral Will Mean End Of Inspections RFE/RL 01 Feb 2006 -- Iran has threatened to halt cooperation with the United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency in three days and restart uranium-enrichment work if the country is referred to the UN Security Council.
Bush Highlights Concerns Over Iran in State of the Union Speech VOA 01 Feb 2006 -- President Bush used his State of the Union address to reaffirm American opposition to Iran's nuclear ambitions.
India: Refer Iran to IAEA, not UN Security Council VOA 01 Feb 2006 -- India says it would like the dispute over Iran's nuclear program to be resolved through negotiations at the International Atomic Energy Agency, not the United Nations Security Council.
Pakistani, Saudi Leaders Set to Discuss Iran's Nuclear Ambitions VOA 01 Feb 2006 -- Iran's nuclear program, currently at the center of a furious international debate, is scheduled to be on the agenda when Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah visits Pakistan this week.
Britain Tells Iran to Stop Making Threats VOA 01 Feb 2006 -- Britain has told Iran it should not ignore the world's demands to freeze its nuclear program.
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Response to the Statement from the Five Nuclear States Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Feb 2006

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