April 2006 - Iran Special Weapons News

IAEA report on Iran sent to Security Council UN News Centre 01 May 2006 -- General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has sent his report on Iran's implementation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement to the United Nations Security Council and the IAEA Board of Governors.
US Accuses Iran of 'Playing Games' on Nuclear Issue VOA 30 Apr 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has accused Iran of "playing games" in its dealings with the international community concerning its nuclear activities.
Iran letter to IAEA, a turning point in cooperation: Asefi IRNA 30 Apr 2006 -- Iran on Sunday said its latest letter to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was a turning point in its cooperation with the agency.
Iran will not halt enrichment research studies: IAEO official IRNA 30 Apr 2006 -- Iran will never stop research and development (R&D) at laboratory level and regards it a sovereign right, deputy head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) for International Affairs, Mohammad Saeedi, said on Saturday night in an interview with national television.
Iran to implement Additional Protocol if IAEA tasked with probe IRNA 30 Apr 2006 -- Iran will implement the Additional Protocol to the Non-Proliferation Treaty if International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is tasked with the probe, deputy head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) for International Affairs, Mohammad Saeedi, told IRNA on Sunday.
No legal base for sending Iran to UNSC: Asefi IRNA 30 Apr 2006 -- Friday report of the International Atomic Energy Agency chief, Mohamed ElBaradei, on Iran's nuclear program proved lack of legal basis to send Iran to UN Security Council, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said on Sunday.
Iran urges world community to eliminate chemical warfare IRNA 30 Apr 2006 -- Iran strongly asked international community on Sunday to do all within its power to punish key elements of chemical crimes, eliminate chemical weapons from the face of the planet and pay proper compensations to the victims or their families.
Asefi: Language of threat useless in solving Iran's nuclear case IRNA 30 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday said that based on the past experience, the language of threat and pressure is ineffective and called on the future participants of the upcoming Paris conference not to use such a language.
Larijani: No need to worry about nuclear fuel, given Iran's rich uranium mines IRNA 30 Apr 2006 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said here Sunday that given Iran's sufficient number of uranium mines, there is no need for concern about its future supply as a nuclear fuel.
Asefi: Uranium enrichment for research purpose irreversible IRNA 30 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here Sunday that uranium enrichment for research purpose is irreversible.
Larijani: If West's threats continue, Iran will stop cooperating with IAEA IRNA 30 Apr 2006 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said Sunday that if West continues to threaten Iran, the country will stop cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Larijani: Ahmadinejad's government credited for Iran's nuclear program IRNA 30 Apr 2006 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said Sunday that the government of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad managed to develop Iran's nuclear program.
Asefi: Placing Iran's nuclear case on IAEA agenda, sole option IRNA 30 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said Sunday that the only way to end the current situation is to place Iran's nuclear dossier on the agenda of the UN nuclear watchdog.
Iran: 'Maximum' Cooperation Offered To IAEA, Not Security Council RFE/RL 30 Apr 2006 -- Iran says it could allow the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to resume snap inspections of its nuclear facilities, but only if the UN Security Council returns Iran's case to the jurisdiction of the UN's nuclear watchdog.
Iran to cooperate with IAEA, if nuclear file stays with watchdog RIA Novosit 30 Apr 2006 -- Iran is prepared to cooperate to the fullest extent with the International Atomic Energy Agency, if its nuclear file stays with the agency, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Sunday.
Iran Says Imposition of Sanctions Would Provoke Strong Response VOA 30 Apr 2006 -- Iran has warned that it will take "radical measures" if the U.N. Security Council imposes sanctions over Iran's nuclear program
Russia Presses Iran to Cooperate with IAEA VOA 29 Apr 2006 -- Iran says it will not stop enriching uranium despite growing pressure from the international community.
Iran expects UNSC to defend prestige: President IRNA 29 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Friday night remarked that Iran would expect the United Nations Security Council to defend its prestige as an international body.
Larijani: Iran ready to continue cooperation with IAEA IRNA 29 Apr 2006 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani sent a letter here Saturday to Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei.
U.S., Britain Seek Tough Diplomatic Action Against Iran RFE/RL 29 Apr 2006 -- The United States and Britain say they will seek tougher diplomatic action against Iran following a report by the United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency saying Iran has ignored UN demands to halt uranium enrichment.
Iran to allow IAEA checks if nuclear file returned to watchdog RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2006 -- Tehran said Saturday that it will let the IAEA resume surprise checks of its nuclear facilities if the UN Security Council hands its file back to the organization's nuclear watchdog.
Iran to continue uranium enrichment for fuel - President RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2006 -- Iran's president said Saturday his country would never renounce its right to use nuclear energy for civilian purposes and would carry on with uranium enrichment.
Tehran must halt enrichment, resume cooperation with IAEA - FM RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2006 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has told his Iranian counterpart that Tehran must suspend its uranium enrichment activities and resume full cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, the ministry's press office said Saturday.
Iran Offers Snap Inspections, Russia Tells Tehran to Halt Enrichment VOA 29 Apr 2006 -- An Iranian official says Tehran is ready for a conditional return to what he calls "intrusive" nuclear inspections, but Russia is urging Iran to halt all uranium enrichment activity.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 9, Number 15 28 Apr 2006
US Report Calls Iran "Most Active" State Sponsor of Terrorism VOA 28 Apr 2006 -- A U.S. State Department report issued Friday says Iran remains the world's most active state sponsor of terrorism, and that the Al Qaeda terror organization appears to be weakening
UN: IAEA Reports Iran's Noncooperation To Security Council RFE/RL 28 Apr 2006 -- The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sent a report to the Security Council today that faults Iran for failing to meet demands to suspend uranium enrichment and improve cooperation with arms inspectors.
Experts Urge Direct US-Iranian Talks to Resolve Nuclear Issue VOA 28 Apr 2006 -- Iran has once again rejected cooperation with the United Nations in curtailing its nuclear weapons ambitions
IAEA: Iran Defying UN Demands VOA 28 Apr 2006 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Iran is continuing its nuclear fuel enrichment in defiance of the U.N Security Council
Bush Says World 'United' in Concerns Over Iran VOA 28 Apr 2006 -- The U.N. nuclear agency says Iran has failed to meet a Security Council deadline to stop enriching uranium
President Reiterates Diplomacy to Deal With Iran AFPS 28 Apr 2006 -- Diplomacy remains America's choice in dealing with Iran, President Bush said today.
Iran capable to become int'l superpower: President IRNA 28 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Thursday night that Iran has potentials to become an international superpower speedily.
Iran will never succumb to pressure, intimidation: Envoy IRNA 28 Apr 2006 -- Iran's Ambassador to Athens Mehdi Mohtashami said here Thursday that Tehran would never yield to pressure and intimidation.
Nuclear energy, 1st step towards climax of progress: President IRNA 28 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Friday that access to peaceful nuclear energy was the first step taken by the Iranian people to conquer peaks of progress.
Rafsanjani invites nuclear negotiating sides back to table IRNA 28 Apr 2006 -- Interim Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani here on Friday once again invited the negotiating sides with Iran on its nuclear dossier back to the negotiation table.
President: Iran willing to move in accordance with IAEA rules, as always IRNA 28 Apr 2006 -- Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here on Friday that Tehran is willing to keep on moving within the framework of the IAEA regulations, just as we have been doing so, thus far.
IAEA: Iran proposes time schedule for nuclear cooperation IRNA 28 Apr 2006 -- Chief of the Vienna based UN nuclear watchdog Mohamed ElBaradei said in his report on Friday that Iran had presented a proposal for setting a timetable for its nuclear cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors.
Iran vows to pursue right to nuclear energy program RIA Novosti 287 Apr 2006 -- Iran will not under any or all circumstances give up its right to pursue peaceful nuclear activities, the Iranian president said Friday.
Iran meeting to decide on inviting other UN, IAEA members RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2006 -- Russia's foreign minister said Friday that the next meeting of the six nations seeking to resolve the crisis around Iran's controversial nuclear programs would consider inviting other members of the UN and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
IAEA must be given opportunity to work in Iran - Lavrov RIA Novosti 287 Apr 2006 -- The UN's nuclear watchdog should be guaranteed an opportunity to work in Iran as part of efforts to diffuse the long-running crisis around the country's controversial nuclear program, the foreign minister said Friday.
Iran Issue Moves Back to UN Security Council VOA 28 Apr 2006 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, agency is expected to report Friday that Iran has failed to meet a deadline for complying with requests to suspend uranium enrichment.
GOV/2006/27: Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran International Atomic Energy Agency 28 Apr 2006 -- Report by the Director General [PDF]
Rice Says United Nations Faces "Choice" in Dealing with Iran Washington File 27 Apr 2006 -- It is "highly unlikely" that Iran will accede to the demands of the international community to suspend uranium enrichment, and this means the United Nations Security Council must act, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told reporters in Sofia, Bulgaria, April 27 following a meeting of NATO foreign ministers.
Iranian president vows to retain right to enrich uranium RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reiterated Thursday that Tehran would retain its right to enrich uranium for energy purposes.
Russia, Germany: Only Diplomacy Can Resolve Iran Standoff VOA 27 Apr 2006 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel say diplomacy is the best way to resolve the standoff with Iran over its nuclear program.
President: Enemies cannot justify mistakes committed in the name of IAEA, UNSC IRNA 26 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Wednesday that enemies cannot justify their wrong decisions to the detriment of Iran by invoking the authority of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and United Nations Security Council.
MP: Majlis has not set restrictions to implementation of Additional Protocol to NPT IRNA 26 Apr 2006 -- Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission member Mahmoud Mohammadi said Wednesday the Iranian parliament has not set any restriction to implementation of the Additional Protocol to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Supreme Leader: Iran will retaliate US attack two times stronger IRNA 26 Apr 2006 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that Iran will retaliate any US aggression two times stronger.
ElBaradei's report must reflect Iran's cooperation with IAEA: Official IRNA 26 Apr 2006 -- A major part of ElBaradei's imminent report on Iran would stress Tehran's cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, if the IAEA chief could be free from US mounting pressures while preparing the report, said an Iranian parliamentarian here Wednesday.
Iran-IAEA talks on nuclear case underway in Vienna IRNA 26 Apr 2006 -- The meeting on Iran's nuclear issue, which opened at the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Headquarters Wednesday afternoon, is being attended by Vice President and Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) Gholam-Reza Aghazadeh.
US House Moves to Impose New Sanctions Against Iran VOA 26 Apr 2006 -- Amid the latest tensions between Iran and the international community over Iranian nuclear ambitions, the House of Representatives has approved legislation that would sanction companies or individuals engaged in Iran's energy sector.
Azerbaijani President Rules Out Participating in Action Against Iran VOA 26 Apr 2006 -- The president of the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan has begun a visit to the United States with a call for a diplomatic solution to the crisis over Iran's nuclear program
Iranian Nuclear Chief Meets with IAEA as Deadline Looms VOA 26 Apr 2006 -- Iran's nuclear chief, Gholamreza Aghazadeh, has begun talks in Vienna with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Khamenei Warns US Against Attacking Iran VOA 26 Apr 2006 -- Iran's supreme leader has warned that American interests around the world will be harmed if the United States launches an attack on the Islamic Republic.
Rice Says Turkey Shares Concern Over Iran VOA 25 Apr 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is in Ankara for talks with Turkish leaders on Iran's nuclear program and developments in neighboring Iraq.
Rice Remains "Hopeful" Diplomacy Will Work with Iran Washington File 25 Apr 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice responded April 25 to the latest statements of defiance from Iran over its nuclear program by saying she remains hopeful diplomacy eventually will succeed.
Iran Willing to Share Nuclear Information VOA 25 Apr 2006 -- Iran's supreme leader says his country is prepared to share nuclear technology with other countries.
Analysis: Reading Ahmadinejad in Tehran cfr.org 25 Apr 2006 -- Based on recent comments by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran will not likely give up its nuclear activities by the April 28 deadline set by the UN Security Council
UNSC's rotating presidency rejects US demand for sanctions on Iran IRNA 25 Apr 2006 -- China's Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Wang Guangya said here Monday that invoking Chapter Seven of the UN Charter to impose sanctions on Iran would not be effective.
Iran to suspend cooperation with IAEA if sanctions are imposed: Larijani IRNA 25 Apr 2006 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said here Tuesday that Iran could suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if the UN Security Council imposes sanctions on the country.
Iran ready to help US change its attitude in region: Larijani IRNA 25 Apr 2006 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said here Tuesday that the time was ripe for the United States to change its attitude in the region, and offered Iran's help in this regard.
Iran not insisting on completely home-made N-fuel: Larijani IRNA 25 Apr 2006 -- Iran's senior national security official here Tuesday said Tehran is not insisting on producing all its required nuclear fuel by itself.
Probe into Iran nuclear case diverted: Rafsanjani IRNA 25 Apr 2006 -- Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here Tuesday that the probe into Iran's nuclear case has been diverted from its natural course.
Iran nuclear case complicated but negotiable: official IRNA 25 Apr 2006 -- An Iranian official said here Tuesday that although the situation of Iran nuclear case has become even more complicated during the past few months and given that the case has been reported to the UN Security Council, a negotiated solution is still possible.
Rafsanjani deplores performance of UN nuclear agency on Iran IRNA 25 Apr 2006 -- Chairman of Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Tuesday that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have failed to focus on technical aspects of Iranian nuclear program and such an approach, if continued, would harm the other member states of the agency.
Iran ready to schedule its nuclear research program: Larijani IRNA 25 Apr 2006 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani here Tuesday urged that in the upcoming talks the perspective of nuclear program should be clarified as Iran is prepared to schedule its nuclear research program.
Former minister reveals US espionage in Iran IRNA 25 Apr 2006 -- The former information minister, Ali Younesi here Tuesday disclosed for the first time some of the US espionage activities aiming to make Iran's nuclear case more critical.
Analysis: Rivalries Heat Up Among Iran's Conservatives RFE/RL 25 Apr 2006 -- An intense rivalry among Iran's conservative parties is being overshadowed by the nuclear issue, as well as by global concerns over the country's support for terrorism and its interference in other countries' affairs
Iran: U.S. Says Threats Deepen Tehran's Isolation RFE/RL 25 Apr 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says that a threat by Iran's president to cut ties with the UN nuclear watchdog agency over the nuclear crisis is deepening the country's isolation from the international community
Iran to suspend relations with IAEA if UN imposes sanctions RIA Novosti 25 Apr 2006 -- Iran will cut off its relations with the International Atomic Energy Agency if the UN Security Council imposes sanctions against it, Tehran's top nuclear negotiator said Tuesday.
Experts: UN May Discuss Iran Sanctions VOA 25 Apr 2006 -- The United Nations Security Council meets Friday to discuss what measures to take against Iran that might curtail its nuclear weapons ambitions.
Iran: Ahmadinejad Says Nuclear Activities Transparent RFE/RL 24 Apr 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad said today that Iran's nuclear activities are transparent and that he does not believe pursuing uranium enrichment will lead to international sanctions against his country
Iran: UN Draws Attention To Tehran's Role In Lebanon RFE/RL 24 Apr 2006 -- Iranian involvement in Lebanese affairs has been an issue since the early 1980s, and it came in for renewed attention last week
Iranian President Says Tehran Could Withdraw From Nuclear Treaty VOA 24 Apr 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran could consider pulling out of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Iran fully mastered nuclear technology, says president IRNA 24 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Monday that the Islamic Republic of Iran is a nuclear country and has completely mastered nuclear technology.
US mainly concerned about Iran's entity, not its nuclear issue IRNA 24 Apr 2006 -- Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) ALi Hosseini-Tash here Monday said the truth is that Iran's nuclear program is of little significance to the US, rather the identity and entity of Iran and the Islamic Revolution is the main issue of concern.
Iran-President -Nuclear Iran against any kind of chemical, biological, nuclear weapons IRNA 24 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Monday that Tehran is against any kind of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons and considers them as contrary to the culture of divine prophets and detrimental to the society.
Western states unlikely to initiate economic sanctions on Iran - President IRNA 24 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Monday that it is unlikely that Western states would press ahead with the unwise plan of economic sanctions on Iran since it will be a grave mistake and will backfire.
Suspension of enrichment, not a confidence building step: Official IRNA 24 Apr 2006 -- Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) ALi Hosseini-Tash said Monday that Iran does not consider suspension of enrichment as a confidence building measure.
President downplays possibility of military attack on Iran IRNA 24 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday downplayed the possibility of any military attack against Iran and said that such an action will be meaningless since Iran will strongly defend itself and the enemy will not venture to take such an action.
President dismisses Western call to halt uranium enrichment IRNA 24 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday dismissed calls by Western states to halt uranium enrichment to produce fuel for power plants.
Iranian FM says nuclear file should be handed back to IAEA RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2006 -- Iran's foreign minister said Monday he hoped the "nuclear file" on the country's controversial atomic program would be returned to the competence of the IAEA.
Iran dismisses speculation on suspension of research on nuclear energy IRNA 23 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi on Sunday dismissed the speculation that Iran agreed to suspend research studies on producing nuclear energy.
Asefi: One should wait for ElBaradei's report on Iran IRNA 23 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said on Sunday that one should wait for the report of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Chief Mohamed ElBaradei
Russia's uranium enrichment offer still on table - official RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2006 -- Russia's proposal for joint uranium enrichment is still on the negotiating table, an official spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said Sunday.
Iran says it uses no advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2006 -- Iran is not using any advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Sunday.
Iran Says Nuclear Program Is 'Irreversible' VOA 23 Apr 2006 -- Iran says its uranium enrichment work is "irreversible" and it will not abandon its nuclear program.
Iran rejects calls for suspension of nuclear activities IRNA 22 Apr 2006 -- Iran on Saturday strongly rejected calls for suspension of its peaceful nuclear activities.
U.S. Official: Iran Could Have Material For 10 Weapons RFE/RL 22 Apr 2006 -- The senior U.S. diplomat for arms control says that if Iran's claims of producing enriched uranium are true, then Iran has likely accumulated enough material for more than 10 potential nuclear weapons.
Iran Still Talking To Russia About Uranium Enrichment RFE/RL 22 Apr 2006 -- Iran's ambassador to the UN nuclear watchdog says Tehran is still talking with Russia about a Russian proposal to jointly enrich uranium.
Washington Urges Russia To Isolate Iran RFE/RL 21 Apr 2006 -- Washington today called on Russia to stop any arms deals with Iran in order to put pressure on Tehran to abandon its nuclear program.
Iran Approaches Point of No-Return on Acquiring a Nuclear Program Washington File 21 Apr 2006 -- Iran is approaching the "point of no-return" in acquiring the capacity to produce nuclear weapons, a prospect that presents an intolerable strategic threat to the United States and the international community, according to Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Robert Joseph.
Researchers Find Iranian Nuclear Program Economically Wasteful Washington File 21 Apr 2006 -- A recent report from researchers at two leading U.S. Department of Energy research laboratories concludes that Iran's nuclear program is inconsistent with the Iranian government's stated purpose of developing civil nuclear power production in order to achieve energy independence.
US Sees Changed Atmosphere on Iran Nuclear Issue VOA 21 Apr 2006 -- The Bush administration said Friday it sees a changed atmosphere with regard to possible international action against Iran, following Tehran's claims in recent days of advances in its nuclear program
Russia Will Not Agree to Iran Sanctions Without Proof VOA 21 Apr 2006 -- Russia says again it will not agree to sanctions against Iran until Moscow sees hard evidence that Tehran's nuclear program is not for peaceful purposes.
Wrap: Russia remains opposed to sanctions, force against Iran RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2006 -- Russia said Friday that Moscow remained firmly opposed to sanctions or the use of force against Iran as a means to resolve the crisis over its nuclear program.
Restored trust to help Iran develop nuclear energy - official RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2006 -- Restored confidence in Iran's controversial nuclear program will allow Tehran to develop civilian nuclear power, a deputy foreign minister of Russia said Friday.
Global Coalition Forming To Deal with Iran's Nuclear Program Washington File 20 Apr 2006 -- A global coalition involving countries from every continent is taking form with heightened urgency to deal with Iran's nuclear activities, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns says.
Moscow rejects US call for ending Iran-Russia nuclear cooperation IRNA 20 Apr 2006 -- Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mikhail Kamynin here Thursday said that the call of US Undersecretary of State Nicolas Burns on Russia to stop nuclear cooperation with Iran is illegal.
Iran, Azerbaijan study expanding technical, defense cooperation IRNA 20 Apr 2006 -- Visiting Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar heading a high-ranking military delegation conferred here Thursday with the Azeri Parliament Speaker Oktay Asadov on expansion of mutual ties between the two countries.
US Claims 'Momentum Shift' Toward Iran Nuclear Sanctions VOA 20 Apr 2006 -- The United States said Thursday momentum is shifting toward the imposition of sanctions against Iran, following talks in Moscow on the Iranian nuclear program by permanent U.N. Security Council member states.
Russia's Iran uranium enrichment JV offer still stands - Kiriyenko RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2006 -- A Russian offer to enrich uranium on its soil for Iran's controversial nuclear program under a joint venture is still on the table for discussion, Russia's top nuclear power official said Thursday.
Iran never looked for mediators in relations with U.S. - minister RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2006 -- Iran's defense minister said Thursday it had never sought mediators in relations with the United States, but expressed hope that Azerbaijan's leader might convince Washington to think twice about its stance on Tehran.
Russia says only UN can tell it to stop Iran nuclear cooperation RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2006 -- Only the UN Security Council has the right to demand that Russia suspend nuclear cooperation with Iran, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Thursday.
State's Burns Sees Growing Consensus for Iran Sanctions Washington File 19 Apr 2006 -- There is a growing international consensus that some sort of sanctions might be necessary to confront Iran's continued defiance of international calls for it to suspend its nuclear program, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns said April 18.
UN Accuses Iran and Syria Of Interference in Lebanon VOA 19 Apr 2006 -- The United Nations is calling on Syria to establish normal diplomatic relations with Lebanon, and urging both countries to demarcate their common border.
Russia will deliver air defense systems to Iran - top general RIA Novosti 19 Apr 2006 -- chief of the General Staff said Wednesday that Russia would honor its commitments on supplying military equipment to Iran.
No united stance in Moscow over Iran nuclear issue IRNA 19 Apr 2006 -- Deputy foreign ministers of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (5+1) plus Germany ended their meeting in Moscow Tuesday evening on the Iran nuclear issue without reaching a common stand, it was reported Wednesday.
Iran hopes to settle nuclear issue through negotiation IRNA 19 Apr 2006 -- Iran hopes to settle the nuclear problem through negotiation and prevent it from escalating into a crisis, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Gholam-Reza Ansari to Russia stated hereon Tuesday, following the opening of the six-party consultations over the delicate issue.
Azerbaijan: Iran Defense Chief Visits Amid Nuclear Standoff RFE/RL 19 Apr 2006 -- Iran's defense minister arrived today in Azerbaijan for talks expected to focus on military cooperation between the two neighbors.
Russian FM says Moscow talks brought no decision on Iran RIA Novosti 19 Apr 2006 -- Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday that diplomats from Russia, the United States, China, and the EU-3 did not reach a decision on specific measures relating to Iran's controversial nuclear program at talks in Moscow Tuesday.
Concerns over Iran's nuclear stance dominate Moscow talks RIA Novosti 19 Apr 2006 -- The deputy foreign ministers of all five permanent UN Security Council members and Germany voiced concerns Tuesday over the lack of positive Iranian response to a UN demand it end uranium enrichment by late April.
U.S. urges all countries to cut nuclear ties to Iran RIA Novosti 19 Apr 2006 -- The U.S. deputy secretary of state on Wednesday called for all countries to sever nuclear ties with Iran, including construction of a nuclear power plant at Bushehr being built with Russian help.
Iran delegation arrives in Moscow for talks - Mottaki RIA Novosti 19 Apr 2006 -- An Iranian delegation arrived in Moscow Wednesday to hold talks on the country's controversial nuclear program with Russian and EU representatives, Iran's foreign minister said.
Russia Says Iran Must Halt All Uranium Enrichment RFE/RL 19 Apr 2006 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today said Iran must heed international calls to halt all uranium enrichment activities.
Iran: Reformist Student Group Calls For Suspension Of Nuclear Activities RFE/RL 19 Apr 2006 -- Iran's largest pro-reform student group, the Office To Foster Unity (Daftare Tahkim Vahdat), has expressed concern over Iran's political behavior in the crisis over its nuclear program and is calling for "a temporary suspension of all nuclear activities."
Russia Urges Iran to Halt Uranium Enrichment VOA 19 Apr 2006 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Iran must heed the international call to stop work linked to controversial uranium enrichment, if it hopes to find a way out of the tense standoff over its nuclear program.
RFE/RL Iran Report, Volume 9, Number 14 18 Apr 2006
Iranian President Warns Against Military Aggression VOA 18 Apr 2006 -- As senior diplomats from six major world powers prepared to discuss strategies for resolving the Iranian nuclear crisis at a meeting in Moscow, hard-line Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stepped up his rhetoric, saying Iran's military is ready to punish any attacker.
Russia Opposes Iran Nuclear Sanctions as Six-Party Talks Begin VOA 18 Apr 2006 -- Russia says it still opposes sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program, as senior diplomats from six countries began talks in Moscow
Asefi cautions 5+1 Group to decide wisely IRNA 18 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Tuesday called on the five UN permanent members to decide wisely and prevent a repeat of mistakes.
Asefi cautions 5+1 Group not to make hasty decision IRNA 18 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Tuesday called on the five UN permanent members not to make hasty decisions and to adopt wise measures.
Rafsanjani: US invasion of Iran 'very unlikely' IRNA 18 Apr 2006 -- Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here on Tuesday that US attack on Iran is 'very unlikely' and Tehran believes the Persian Gulf littoral states will under no condition cooperate with Iran's enemies in that case.
Mottaki, Lavrov discuss Iran's nuclear issue IRNA 18 Apr 2006 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a telephone conversation on Tuesday discussed the latest developments regarding Iran's nuclear program.
Bush Says 'All Options On Table' In Iran Dispute RFE/RL 18 Apr 2006 -- U.S. President George W. Bush says that "all options are on the table" to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapon, but added that he will continue to focus on diplomatic options to persuade Tehran to drop its nuclear ambitions.
Date of Iran-US talks on Iraq not fixed yet: Asefi IRNA 18 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here Tuesday that Iran decided to hold talks with the United States on Iraq though there has been negative view in this respect.
Iran accepts US call for talks on Iraq IRNA 18 Apr 2006 -- Expediency Council (EC) Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani here Tuesday said that Iran has accepted the US call for talks on Iraq, adding that it has not yet started.
Mottaki confers with Iraqi political figure IRNA 18 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Tuesday held talks with Iraqi political figure Ibrahim Muhammad Bahrol Uloum on the latest developments in Iraq and the region.
Russia: Iran Nuclear Talks Continue In Moscow RFE/RL 18 Apr 2006 -- Senior diplomats from the five veto-wielding permanent members of the UN Security Council -- the United States, Britain, France, China, and Russia -- plus Germany are due to meet in Moscow this evening (April 18) in the latest attempt to break the Iran nuclear impasse.
Russia Says It Still Opposes Sanctions Against Iran RFE/RL 18 Apr 2006 -- Russia reiterated today that it remains opposed to sanctions against Iran over its controversial nuclear program.
Iran: Pressure Will Not Make it Abandon Nuclear Program VOA 18 Apr 2006 -- Iran has warned permanent United Nations Security Council members that no amount of pressure will make it abandon its nuclear program.
Lavrov asks Iranian counterpart to suspend uranium enrichment RIA Novosti 18 Apr 2006 -- The Russian foreign minister has asked his Iranian counterpart to make a pause in its uranium enrichment activities.
US to Discuss Possible Iran Sanctions at Moscow Meeting VOA 17 Apr 2006 -- The United States says it hopes to discuss with other world powers Tuesday in Moscow steps they can take in response to Iran's defiance of the U.N. Security Council over its nuclear program
Reports Citing Imminent Attack on Iran Are Wrong, Official Says AFPS 17 Apr 2006 -- Recent news reports citing an imminent U.S. military attack against Iran are flat wrong, a senior Defense Department official said here today.
Iran future nuclear talks to be based on IAEA regulations: 1st VP IRNA 17 Apr 2006 -- First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi said here Monday that Iran's future talks on nuclear case would be based on international regulations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran nuclear measures based on Int'l regulations: 1st VP IRNA 17 Apr 2006 -- First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi said here Monday that Iran's measures to obtain access to nuclear energy were based on international regulations, stressing Western states should accept such right.
Energy minister: Iran has no other option but to make use of nuclear energy IRNA 17 Apr 2006 -- Energy Minister Parviz Fattah said on Monday that there is no alternative for Iran but to make use of nuclear energy to meet its electricity needs.
Iran: Tehran To Donate $50 Million To Hamas-Led Palestinian Government RFE/RL 17 Apr 2006 -- Iranian officials announced at the end of an international conference on aid to Palestinians on April 16 that Tehran is donating $50 million to the cash-strapped Palestinian Authority to fill gaps left by Western aid cuts
U.S. could attack Iran next year - Russian expert RIA Novosti 17 Apr 2006 -- The United States may attack Iran next year if it gains the support of the international community, a senior Russian international security expert said Monday.
Key US Senator Backs Direct Talks With Iran VOA 16 Apr 2006 -- A top Republican in the U.S. Senate says the Bush administration should hold direct talks with Iran on Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Iraqi, Iranian nations share common interests, concern: FM IRNA 16 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Saturday evening said that Iran and Iraq were two nations with common interests and concerns.
Iran a major obstacle in way of materialization of US objectives: Rafsanjani IRNA 16 Apr 2006 -- Visiting Expediency Council (EC) Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here Saturday evening that the Islamic Republic of Iran constitutes a major obstacle in the way of materialization of US and Zionist objectives in the region.
FM says nuclear case a national IRNA 16 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Saturday the nuclear energy issue has become a matter of national concern for Iran.
Iran opposed to anti-Semitism: Speaker IRNA 16 Apr 2006 -- Iran is opposed to anti-Semitism and massacre of Jews whether something called Holocaust has taken place or not, Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad Adel said Sunday.
FM: Iran neither calls for nor accepts anything beyond NPT IRNA 16 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Sunday said that Iran neither calls for nor can accept anything beyond the rights to which it is entitled, according to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Former US Security Experts Warn Against Pre-Emptive Strike in Iran VOA 16 Apr 2006 -- Two former U.S. National Security Council experts say military action against Iran could be more damaging to U.S. interests than the struggle in Iraq.
UN atomic agency chief calls for Iran to suspend uranium enrichment activities UN News Centre 15 Apr 2006 -- Following meetings in Tehran with senior officials, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has called on Iran to suspend uranium enrichment activities.
Rice Outlines Options for Addressing Iran's Nuclear Defiance Washington File 15 Apr 2006 -- The international community has a range of options available if Iran continues to defy the U.N. Security Council's demand that it suspend its nuclear research program, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says.
IRGC commander warns US against threatening Iran's security IRNA 15 Apr 2006 -- Commander of Islamic Revolution's Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said here Friday any threat against Iran would endanger security of the whole region, US forces in particular.
US policy on Iran nuclear program untrustworthy IRNA 15 Apr 2006 -- The United States has escalated its political hue and cry and psychological war against Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.
Iran welcomes nuclear cooperation, says envoy IRNA 15 Apr 2006 -- Iran's ambassador to Moscow here Saturday extended his country's invitation to other countries particularly neighboring states to give a hand in its nuclear projects.
Mottaki: US can no more dictate its policies to others IRNA 15 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Saturday that the US can no more dictate its policies to the people in the Middle East region.
War in Iraq as a precursor to war in Iran RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2006 -- When the United States was preparing to occupy Iraq, a popular joke appeared in Russia that went as follows: an American lady asks a friend, "I just never seem to remember how this country is spelled, Iraq or Iran?"
International Community Must Focus on Iran's Actions, Rice Says AFPS 14 Apr 2006 -- The international community must focus on the actions of the Iranian regime and not just on the rhetoric of its president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said yesterday.
Larijani urges IAEA, UNSC to take logical actions IRNA 14 Apr 2006 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani here on Thursday called on the UN nuclear watchdog and the UN Security Council to take logical actions with regards to Iran's nuclear case.
Rafsanjani: Iran takes US, Israel danger seriously IRNA 14 Apr 2006 -- Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here Thursday that Iran takes the danger of US and Israel seriously.
3rd Int'l Conference on Palestine kicks off in Tehran IRNA 14 Apr 2006 -- The Third International Conference on Qods and Support for the Rights of Palestinian People kicked off here Friday evening with a key note speech by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Iran's military power in service of regional security: Jannati IRNA 14 Apr 2006 -- Provisional Friday Prayers Leader of Tehran Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati said Friday that at Iran's military power is in service of regional security.
Iran's FM downgrades US status in region IRNA 14 Apr 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Friday the US has made grave mistakes in the region for many decades and it cannot create a new crisis.
Supreme Leader: Occupying regime openly committing crimes IRNA 14 Apr 2006 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said in his key note address here Friday at International Palestine Conference, "The occupying regime of Palestine commits crimes openly and quite proudly in occupied territories.
Army produces 3 million hardware parts, says army commander IRNA 14 Apr 2006 -- Iran's Army Chief Brigadier General Mohammad Hossein Dadras announced here Friday the specialized forces of the army have produced three million hardware parts.
Full text of Supreme Leader's address IRNA 14 Apr 2006 -- The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei here Friday afternoon addressed the opening session of the Third International Qods Conference supporting the rights of the Palestinian people
President Ahmadinejad: Zionist regime, unending threat IRNA 14 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Friday that none of world nations and Islamic countries of the region can feel secure from the threats of the Zionist regime.
Full text of President's address IRNA 14 Apr 2006 -- The following is the first part of the full text of the President of the Islamic Revolution, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's address at the opening session of the Third International Qods Conference supporting the rights of the Palestinian people
Rice Says Iran Issue Tests International Community's Credibility Washington File 14 Apr 2006 -- The U.N. Security Council's handling of the Iranian nuclear issue will be a test of the international community's credibility, according to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
US: Iranian Rhetoric on Israel Adds to Nuclear Concerns VOA 14 Apr 2006 -- The United States says the latest comments on Israel by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are reprehensible and only add to international concerns about Iran's nuclear intentions
Iran Rejects UN Appeal for Nuclear Freeze VOA 14 Apr 2006 -- Iran has rejected an appeal from the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency to suspend its uranium enrichment activities.
UN Nuclear Chief Presses Iran for Nuclear Freeze VOA 13 Apr 2006 -- The head of the U.N. nuclear agency has urged Iran to again suspend its uranium enrichment activities, although Tehran vowed to continue with the process.
No Confirmation Yet Of Enriched Uranium In Iran RFE/RL 13 Apr 2006 -- The head of the UN nuclear agency says he can't yet confirm if Iran has enriched uranium to levels used to fuel nuclear power stations.
Rice Warns of Stronger U.N. Action on Iranian Nuclear Program Washington File 13 Apr 2006 -- If Iran does not respect the U.N. Security Council's presidential statement calling for it to cease uranium enrichment activities by the end of the month, the council will have to consider stronger measures, according to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Iran Vows Not to Halt Nuclear Enrichment VOA 13 Apr 2006 -- Iran's president says he will not halt his country's uranium enrichment program, despite international pressure to do so
Rice Warns Iran of Tougher UN Response if Nuclear Standoff Continues VOA 13 Apr 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her Canadian counterpart, Foreign Minister Peter MacKay, warned Iran Thursday it could face escalating international penalties if it ignores U.N. demands to halt uranium enrichment.
Ahmadinejad: Iran can now talk to world from vantage point of a nuclear state IRNA 13 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Wednesday evening the situation has completely changed as far as Iran is concerned and it can now talk to the world from the vantage point of a nuclear state.
Rafsanjani: Successful talks with US could pave way for talks on other issues IRNA 13 Apr 2006 -- Upcoming talks between Tehran and Washington on Iraq could, if they turn out to be successful, pave the way for talks on other issues, Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was quoted by Al-Hayat daily on Thursday.
Rafsanjani: US confused with situation in Islamic world IRNA 13 Apr 2006 -- Visiting Iranian Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here Wednesday that the situation in Muslim states including Iraq, Palestine and Lebanon have changed to the confusion of the US.
President: Nuclear technology to protect national interests IRNA 13 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that today Iran has access to nuclear technology, is known as a powerful world country and capable of protecting its national interests.
ElBaradei terms talks with Larijani constructive IRNA 13 Apr 2006 -- The Head of the UN atomic watchdog Mohamed Elbaradei here Thursday said his talks with secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani were "constructive."
ElBaradei admits transparency of Iranian program, calls for resolving remaining issues IRNA 13 Apr 2006 -- Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei said on Thursday that Iran has proved its nuclear program is transparent and his visit to Tehran aims to resolve the outstanding issues between Iran and the agency.
UN Nuclear Chief in Iran to Press for Nuclear Freeze VOA 13 Apr 2006 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is in Iran for another round of talks aimed at persuading the Tehran government to freeze its nuclear program.
Iran rejects IAEA appeal to end uranium enrichment - Larijani RIA Novosti 13 Apr 2006 -- Iran has rejected an appeal by the head of the UN nuclear watchdog to halt uranium enrichment but will present its official position on the matter before late April, a senior Iranian security official said Thursday.
Russian expert plays down Iran long-range missile threat RIA Novosti 13 Apr 2006 --A Russian military expert said Thursday that Iran would never obtain intercontinental ballistic missiles but could threaten its neighbors with mid-range missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
Interview: U.S. Ambassador To IAEA Discusses Iran's Nuclear Program RFE/RL 12 Apr 2006 -- RFE/RL's Radio Farda spoke with U.S. Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Gregory Schulte on April 10.
Criticism Mounts Over Iran's Enrichment Of Uranium RFE/RL 12 Apr 2006 -- Many countries, including all five permanent members of the UN Security Council, today reacted critically to the announcement by Iran that it has successfully enriched uranium.
As UN atomic chief heads to Iran, Annan appeals for a 'cool down' of rhetoric UN News Centre 12 Apr 2006 -- With the head of the United Nations Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mohammed ElBaradei, on his way to Tehran for talks with Iran on resuming cooperation with the nuclear non-proliferation regime, Secretary-General Kofi Annan appealed today for all involved to "cool down" their rhetoric and actively search for a diplomatic solution.
Rice Calls for Strong U.N. Response to Iran's Uranium Enrichment Washignton File 12 Apr 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned April 12 that Iran's claim of having successfully enriched a small quantity of uranium will lead only to its further isolation in the international community, and she called on the U.N. Security Council to take "strong steps" in response.
Israel Says US Should Take Lead in Dealing With Iran's Nuclear Program VOA 12 Apr 2006 -- Israel has reacted cautiously to Iran's announcement that it has successfully enriched uranium.
Russia Joins Call for Iran to Halt Nuclear Program VOA 12 Apr 2006 -- Russia has joined Germany, France and the United States in calling for Iran to halt its nuclear program, one day after its president said Tehran had successfully enriched uranium for the first time
Divided Security Council Cautious on Iranian Nuclear Claim VOA 12 Apr 2006 -- U.N. Security Council members have reacted cautiously to Iran's defiant uranium enrichment claim.
Iran Cites Plans for Use of 54,000 Centrifuges in Nuclear Program VOA 12 Apr 2006 -- Iran's deputy nuclear chief says his country has long-range plans to use 54,000 centrifuges to make fuel for a key nuclear reactor.
Rice Urges Security Council to Take 'Strong Steps' Against Iran AFPS 12 Apr 2006 -- It's time for the U.N. Security Council to take action against Iran following its announcement yesterday that it has enriched uranium, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said today.
Ahmadinejad: Iran will now talk to world in different language IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- Iran will now be talking to the world in a different language after it has joined the world's nuclear club, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Tuesday evening.
Uranium enrichment to develop power industry, says minister IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- The electricity industry of the country will expand with the capability achieved in uranium enrichment, Energy Minister Parviz Fattah said here Wednesday.
President calls for disarming of corrupt regimes IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here on Wednesday called for the disarming of corrupt powers, stressing that certain powers use their dangerous assets against the interests of humanity.
Envoy: Iran will continue cooperation with IAEA IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- Iran will continue its cooperation with the UN nuclear agency and will seek an acceptable venue for holding transparent talks with interested parties, Iranian Ambassador to the UN Mehdi Danesh Yazdi said Tuesday.
President warns opposition against anti-Iran propaganda IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Wednesday said that if the hostile groups further continue their propaganda and psychological war against Iran the nation will hate them forever and they can never expect to have mutual relations.
Iran's first satellite renders general services: Official IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- Iran's first satellite, Sina-1 (Z.s.4), would render general services to the public, a telecommunication official has said here.
Majlis ready to cooperate with IAEA: Vice-speaker IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- Majlis First Vice-Speaker Mohammad-Reza Bahonar said here Wednesday that the Iranian parliament was ready to provide more facilities for more inspection and cooperate with the UN nuclear watchdog to build confidence while it supports efforts adopted by the government.
Iran's defense of rights, defense for NPT signatories: official IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- Iran's defense of its rights is a defense for all signatories to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), an official said here Wednesday.
Iran, eighth country possessing advanced nuclear technology IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- Deputy head of Iran' Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) for international affairs Mohammad Saeedi here Wednesday said that Iran is one of the few countries possessing various nuclear industries and declared that it has developed a set of advanced nuclear industries.
First VP: Iran's policy of holding talks with EU not to change IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- First Vice President Parviz Davoudi here Wednesday said that no change is likely to take place in Iran's logic for holding talks with Europe.
President: Those creating nuisance for nuclear program owe apology to Iran IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday that those who created nuisance for Iranian nuclear program and caused delay for several years owe an apology to the great nation of Iran.
Nuclear energy facilitates sustainable development: Aqazadeh IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) Gholam-Reza Aqazadeh said Tuesday Iran achieved nuclear know-how and has fully paved the way for sustainable progress and development.
Asefi: World Muslims happy with Iran's big nuclear success IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said on Wednesday that Iran's "big" success in mastering nuclear fuel cycle has made the world of Islam happy.
Envoy: Nuclear weapon has no place in Iran's defense doctrine IRNA 12 Apr 2006 -- Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Gholam-Reza Ansari said here Wednesday, "Iran has no program to produce nuclear weapons and these weapons have no place in Iran's defense doctrine."
Analysis: Iran Throws Down Nuclear Gauntlet cfr.org 12 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced that Iran for the first time had successfully enriched uranium, a critical step in the development of a nuclear-weapons program (NYT), and joined the club of countries with nuclear technology.
Iran: Forcing Its Way Into The Nuclear Club RFE/RL 12 Apr 2006 -- Iran's President Mahmud Ahmadinejad's announcement that his country has succeeded in enriching uranium has set experts wondering what exactly Iran has achieved
Russia, EU Denounce Iran's Nuclear Announcement VOA 12 Apr 2006 -- Russia and the European Union have joined the United States in condemning Iran's nuclear program, one day after Tehran said it had succeeded in enriching uranium to a level used in nuclear power plants.
No reason to raise tensions around Iran nuclear issue - Lavrov RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2006 -- Russia sees no reason to raise tensions around the long-running Iranian nuclear issue, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday.
Rumsfeld, Bush Support Diplomatic Policy Toward Iran AFPS 11 Apr 2006 -- The United States and its allies are pursing a diplomatic course with Iran, and news reports suggesting that a U.S. attack on Iran is in the works "get into fantasy land," Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld told Pentagon reporters today.
Rumsfeld Dismisses Reports of Plans To Attack Iran Washington File 11 Apr 2006 -- The United States and its allies are working toward a diplomatic solution to resolve the ongoing standoff with Iran over its nuclear program, says Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
Iran "Moving in the Wrong Direction," White House Says Washington File 11 Apr 2006 -- The Iranian regime is "moving in the wrong direction," White House press secretary Scott McClellan said after Iranian leaders claimed to have enriched uranium successfully for the first time.
Aqazadeh: Iran manages to produce uranium enriched to 3.5 percent IRNA 11 Apr 2006 -- Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Gholam-Reza Aqazadeh said here Tuesday Iran has produced uranium enriched to 3.5 percent in its Natanz facility thanks to the efforts of its young talented experts.
President: Every stage of Iran nuclear program under IAEA supervision IRNA 11 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that every stage of the nuclear activities which led to production of fuel had been under full supervision and Safeguards Agreement of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran joins world nuclear technology club IRNA 11 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Tuesday that Iran has joined the world's nuclear countries.
Iran's President Hails Successful Enrichment of Uranium VOA 11 Apr 2006 -- The president of Iran says the country has successfully enriched uranium for the first time
Experts Say UN Security Council May Consider Tougher Measures Against Iran VOA 11 Apr 2006 -- Iran has announced that it has successfully enriched uranium at its facility in the central town of Natanz, a process that could either be used for civilian purposes or to build nuclear weapons
Rumsfeld Dismisses Reports of Military Plan on Iran VOA 11 Apr 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld on Tuesday reiterated the Bush administration's policy of using diplomacy, not force, to get Iran to give up its nuclear ambitions, but he refused to comment on the announcement by Iran's president that Iran has successfully enriched uranium.
Ahmadinejad: Tomorrow night, Iranians would be delighted hearing good news IRNA 11 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here on Monday night, "By grace of God and to the grandeur of Imam Reza (PBUH) the entire Iranian nation would be delighted hearing good news tomorrow night.
EU committed to diplomatic solution on Iran's nuclear issue IRNA 11 Apr 2006 -- European Union Foreign Ministers underlined Monday that the EU remains committed to a diplomatic solution on Iran's nuclear issue but repeated calls on Tehran to suspend All enrichment activities."
US threats against Iran tantamount to psychological war: Larijani IRNA 11 Apr 2006 -- US threats against Iran tantamount to psychological war, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said on Monday.
China hopes ElBaradei would play positive role in resolving Iran's nuclear case IRNA 11 Apr 2006 -- China on Tuesday hoped International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei would play a positive role in resolving Iran's nuclear case when he visits Tehran later this week.
Ahmadinejad: Gov't firm to restore nation's full nuclear rights IRNA 11 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Tuesday his government is resolved to fully restore the nuclear rights of the Iranian nation.
Russian FM: Iran's nuke dossier should be solved through negotiations IRNA 11 Apr 2006 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday underlined that in order to prevent new crises in the region, Iran's nuclear dossier should be merely resolved through political negotiations.
EC chairman: Iran has successfully produced nuclear fuel IRNA 11 Apr 2006 -- Iran has succeeded in producing nuclear fuel in the first stage of Research and Development (R&D), by injecting gas into centrifuges, Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Tuesday.
Rafsanjani says Iran Has Activated 164 Centrifuges to Enrich Uranium VOA 11 Apr 2006 -- Former Iranian President Hashemi Rafsanjani says Iran has successfully restarted an experimental cascade of 164 centrifuges used to enrich uranium.
Iran: The Military Option And The Iraq Factor RFE/RL 11 Apr 2006 -- The possibility that the United States might end the diplomatic deadlock over Iran's nuclear program by launching a military attack has gained in salience in the past few days with the publication of an article that says preparations for a military attack are developing at a "high tempo."
Interview: Promoting Democracy In Iran Successfully RFE/RL 11 Apr 2006 -- U.S. media and opinion makers have devoted much comment to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's proposal to provide $85 million in assistance to help promote democracy in Iran.
Iran's President 'Will Never Back Down' on Nuclear Ambitions VOA 11 Apr 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country will never back down from pursuing its nuclear ambitions.
Russia's uranium enrichment offer to Iran still valid - FM RIA Novosti 11 Apr 2006 -- Russia said Tuesday that an offer to enrich uranium for Iran's nuclear power plants was still open and that it looked forward to planned talks between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic.
Iran's economy could withstand U.S. military strike - expert RIA Novosti 11 Apr 2006 -- Any military strike by the United States against facilities that are part of Iran's controversial nuclear program would damage but not paralyze the Iranian economy, a Russian expert said Tuesday.
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Defense minister: Iran seeks restoration of Iraqi people's rights IRNA 10 Apr 2006 -- Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar on Monday described recently-conducted 'Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)' military exercise as 'successful' and voiced Iran's readiness to conduct joint war games with regional countries.
Iran Pushes Ahead with Nuclear Program VOA 10 Apr 2006 -- The United Nations Security Council has given Iran until the end of the month to suspend its uranium enrichment activity - a process that could either be used for civilian purposes or to build nuclear weapons.
Iran: Tehran Dismisses Reports U.S. Is Considering Air Attacks RFE/RL 10 Apr 2006 -- The United States has downplayed reports that President George W. Bush's administration is studying options for a military strike on Iran's nuclear sites and said that it is conducting "normal defense and intelligence planning."
Bush Calls for Diplomatic Solution to Iran Nuclear Dispute VOA 10 Apr 2006 -- President Bush says he remains committed to finding a diplomatic solution to the dispute over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Iran's President Says He Won't Back Down Over Enrichment RFE/RL 10 Apr 2006 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has reiterated he will not back down over Iran's controversial nuclear program.
Iran: The Worst-Case Scenarios RFE/RL 10 Apr 2006 -- What is the greatest danger that a nuclear Iran might pose?
Iran in no hurry to set date for talks with US: Asefi IRNA 09 Apr 2006 -- Iran on Sunday said it is in no haste to determine the date of talks with the United States on Iraq.
Asefi: Iran doubts US good intention in talks on Iraq IRNA 09 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday said that Iran is doubtful about the US good intention in the upcoming talks on Iraq.
Speaker praises use of advanced weaponry in military maneuver IRNA 09 Apr 2006 -- Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel here Sunday said observance of discipline and use of advanced weaponry were among great achievements of a military maneuver recently staged by Iran in the Hormuz Strait.
Asefi: Iran closely cooperating with UN nuclear watchdog IRNA 09 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi, addressing foreign and domestic reporters here Sunday said that Iran has extensive and close cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran does not need nuclear weapons: Ambassador IRNA 09 Apr 2006 -- Iran's Ambassador to Ankara Firouz Dowlatabadi said here Sunday that the Great Prophet (PBUH) military exercise conducted in the Persian Gulf waters last week proved that Iran does not need any nuclear weapons.
Iran Says US Waging Psychological Warfare in Nuclear Dispute VOA 09 Apr 2006 -- Iran is accusing the United States of waging psychological warfare, following media reports saying the Bush administration is studying options for military strikes to force Tehran to abandon its nuclear program.
Iran accuses U.S. of waging a "psychological war" against it RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2006 -- Iran on Sunday called "a psychological war" a report that the U.S. was preparing for possible military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iran says pressure will not force it to give up enrichment RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2006 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Sunday that threats and pressure would not force Iran to give up its right to peaceful nuclear technologies.
Iran's uranium enrichment decision irreversible: Soltaniyeh IRNA 07 Apr 2006 -- Iran has resumed uranium enrichment for research purposes and this decision is irreversible, a senior Iranian nuclear official said on Thursday.
China continues efforts to settle Iran nuclear case peacefully IRNA 07 Apr 2006 -- China, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and a rotatory head, is still trying to settle Iran's nuclear case peacefully, a senior Chinese official said here Friday.
Iran nuclear program not diverted, says ElBaradei IRNA 07 Apr 2006 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Mohamed ElBaradei said here Thursday night his agency has not seen any indication that nuclear material in Iran has been diverted or is being diverted to develop nuclear weapons.
Iran has no ICBMs - Defense Minister Ivanov RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2006 -- Iran has no intercontinental ballistic missiles, Russia's defense minister said Friday.
Iran does not have nuclear weapons, Zarif says IRNA 06 Apr 2006 -- Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mohammad-Javad Zarif said here on Thursday that a solution to Iran's peaceful nuclear issue "is possible and imminently within reach."
Iran defense breakthrough promising: Syria PM IRNA 06 Apr 2006 -- Syrian Premier Muhammad Naji al-Utri here Wednesday lauded as "promising" Iran's scientific, research, and industrial progress, including breakthrough in defense and maritime industries.
Defense minister: Iran ready for joint military exercises with regional states IRNA 06 Apr 2006 -- Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad- Najjar said on Thursday that the most significant message of the recently conducted 'Holy Prophet (PBUH)' war game was 'peace and friendship' for the neighboring states.
Iran: Naval Doctrine Stresses 'Area Denial' RFE/RL 06 Apr 2006 -- Iran's testing of the new Fajr-3 missile, torpedoes, and other types of hardware during March 31-April 6 war games has overshadowed the exercises themselves
Iran: U.S. Experts Discuss Washington's Policy Options RFE/RL 06 Apr 2006 -- A panel of U.S.-based experts gathered at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York on April 5 to discuss the policy implications for Washington of the nuclear standoff with Iran
Iran: Peace Advocates Mobilize Amid Nuclear War Of Words RFE/RL 06 Apr 2006 -- Germany's Left Party has announced that its parliamentary leader, Oskar Lafontaine, will travel to Iran in a bid to avert a possible military attack over the Islamic republic's nuclear program
Lavrov rejects rumors Iranian torpedo was of Russian origin RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2006 -- Russia's foreign minister Wednesday played down speculation that a torpedo tested by Iran had been supplied by Russia.
Analysis: Iran Vexes U.S. Policymakers cfr.org 05 Apr 2006 -- Iran says it is "ready for negotiations" on the issue of large-scale uranium enrichment but will not bend on what it views as its sovereign right to research and engage in small-scale programs for civilian-use purposes
Nuclear talks ended because of West's double standards: Mottaki IRNA 05 Apr 2006 -- Iran's nuclear talks came to an end because of the West's double standards, a Swiss newspaper quoted Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki as saying here on Tuesday.
Ongoing wargames in Persian Gulf convey message of peace, amity IRNA 05 Apr 2006 -- Ongoing wargames in the Persian Gulf convey a message of peace and amity for regional counties, said a senior Iranian military commander.
Russian FM: Iranian-tested torpedo not made by Russia IRNA 05 Apr 2006 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday dismissed the claim raised by some world media that the torpedo, which was recently tested in a wargame in Iran, has not been made by Russia.
Iran: Rights Leader Says Reformists Looking To Regain Strength RFE/RL 05 Apr 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called in February for the U.S. Congress to allow Washington to increase spending on democracy programs for Iran from $10 million to $75 million this year
Iran: Super Weapons Claims Met With Skepticism RFE/RL 05 Apr 2006 -- Iran has been testing advanced torpedoes and missiles as part of weeklong war games in the Persian Gulf
Iran: British Analyst Discusses Contingency Planning RFE/RL 05 Apr 2006 -- On April 3, Radio Farda correspondent Sharan Tabari spoke with Hugh Barnes, director of the Iran program of the Foreign Policy Center, a think tank in London
Rice Defends US Broadcast Plans for Iran VOA 04 Apr 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Tuesday defended plans to step up U.S. broadcasting and democracy-promotion efforts in Iran
MP: Nuclear weapons not in Iran's defense doctrine IRNA 04 Apr 2006 -- Spokesman of IRI Parliament's Foreign Policy and National Security Commission Kazem Jalali said here on Monday that Iran is not after acquiring nuclear weapons since they have no place in country's defense doctrine.
Iran's military doctrine defensive: Mottaki IRNA 04 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Tuesday that Iran's military doctrine is basically defensive, and stressed that Iran has never had any record of warmongering.
Iran nuclear case hanging in the balance between IAEA, UNSC: Asefi IRNA 04 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Tuesday said Iran's nuclear case is currently hanging in the balance between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
FM spokesman: Iran's defensive capability transparent IRNA 04 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said on Tuesday Iran's defensive capability is transparent and Tehran has no any secret plan concerning its national nuclear program.
Iranian armed forces successfully testfire two missiles IRNA 04 Apr 2006 -- Iranian Armed Forces test-fired successfully high precision anti-aircraft the fastest surface-to-sea destructive missiles against warships in the ongoing 'Great Prophet (PBUH)' military exercise on Tuesday.
Safavi: IRGC ready to defend country against foreign invasion IRNA 04 Apr 2006 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps announced on Tuesday that its navy force is capable of defending the coastal areas and islands of the country in the face of any extraterritorial invasion.
Iran will not accept any commitment beyond NPT IRNA 04 Apr 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Tuesday that Iran asks for nothing more than its legal rights under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and within the framework of the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) and will not undergo any commitment beyond it.
IAEA chief likely to report Iran's nuclear issue to UNSC IRNA 04 Apr 2006 -- A Western diplomat based at the UN nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday that the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei is likely to report Iran's nuclear activities to the UN Security Council (UNSC) on April 27.
Iran: Defense Analyst Says Weapons Tests Signal 'Longer-Term Threat' RFE/RL 04 Apr 2006 -- On April 3, Radio Farda correspondent Sharan Tabari spoke with Major Charles Heyman, a strategic-defense analyst at Jane's Strategic Advisory Services.
Iran: Political Opponents, Activists Vow To Steer Clear Of Possible U.S. Funding RFE/RL 04 Apr 2006 -- Prominent activists and political opponents of Iran's hard-line administration are warning that U.S. funds designated to help civic groups could backfire.
Russian Report: Iranian Torpedo Based on Soviet, Russian Design VOA 04 Apr 2006 -- A Russian news report says a high-speed torpedo unveiled by Iran early this week during war games in the Persian Gulf appears to be based on Soviet and Russian design.
Iran Says It Can Now Confront Any Invasion RFE/RL 04 Apr 2006 -- Iran says it has tested a new medium-range remote-controlled surface-to-air missile.
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Ukraine did not sell warheads to Iran - defense ministry RIA Novosti 03 Apr 2006 -- The Ukrainian defense ministry denied media reports Monday that Ukraine had sold 250 nuclear warheads to Iran.
Iran Might Have New 'Missile-Torpedo,' DoD Official Says AFPS 03 Apr 2006 -- It's feasible that Iran has developed a new "missile-torpedo," which news reports say was tested during recent military exercises in the Persian Gulf area, a senior Defense Department official said here today.
Iran firmly responds to any attack: Military official IRNA 03 Apr 2006 -- Any attack against Iran's interests in the Persian Gulf region would be strongly responded, said a senior military official here Sunday.
IAEA inspectors due in Iran next week IRNA 03 Apr 2006 -- Inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are scheduled to arrive here next week to conduct their regular inspections of Iran's nuclear sites, a senior Iranian nuclear official said Monday.
IAEA still responsible to probe into Iran case: Soltaniyeh IRNA 03 Apr 2006 -- Iran's nuclear dossier has not been referred to the UN Security Council and the International Atomic Energy (IAEA) is still responsible to probe into the case, Iranian Ambassador to IAEA Ali-Asghar Soltaniyeh said on Monday.
Iran determined to produce nuclear energy, president Tehran, April IRNA 03 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday that Iranian nation will exercise its determination to produce nuclear energy it needs for economic development.
Iran determined to produce nuclear energy, president IRNA 03 Apr 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday that Iranian nation will exercise its determination to produce nuclear energy it needs for economic development.
MP: Nuclear weapons not in Iran's defense doctrine IRNA 03 Apr 2006 -- Spokesman of IRI Parliament's Foreign Policy and National Security Commission Kazem Jalali said here on Monday that Iran is not after acquiring nuclear weapons since they have no place in country's defense doctrine.
Pentagon: Iran Missile Advances Possible VOA 03 Apr 2006 -- The U.S. Defense Department says it is possible Iran has made improvements in its missile forces, but a spokesman has also warned that Iran has exaggerated its capabilities in the past.
Iran Test-Fires High-Speed Underwater Missile RFE/RL 03 Apr 2006 -- Iran has said it has successfully test-fired a high-speed underwater missile.
Iran to Test-Fire Torpedo, More Missiles VOA 03 Apr 2006 -- Iran says it will test-fire a powerful torpedo and more missiles as part of a week of military exercises.
Iran Touts High Speed Underwater Missile VOA 02 Apr 2006 -- Iran says it has successfully test-fired a high-speed underwater missile capable of destroying large warships and submarines - the second missile test reported by Tehran in recent days.
Iran fires world's fastest underwater missile IRNA 02 Apr 2006 -- Iran on Sunday successfully test fired its fastest underwater missile in the `Holy Prophet war games' northwest of Persian Gulf.
Iran Rejects UN Statement, Calls For Nuclear Talks VOA 02 Apr 2006 -- A top Iranian official says the world should negotiate with Iran, instead of issuing Security Council statements on Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Mottaki: Powerful countries at UNSC dominate decisions IRNA 01 Apr 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in Geneva on Friday that the legally non-binding statement issued by the UN Security Council Wednesday evening proved powerful countries have the say in the Council.
Iran Finishes Earthquake Rescue and Focuses on Survivors VOA 01 Apr 2006 -- Iranian authorities say that rescue operations have ended and attention has shifted to the survivors of Friday's earthquake that killed more than 70 people and injured another 1,200.

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