January 2007 - Iran Special Weapons News

Analysis: Baghdad's 'Iran Problem' cfr.org 31 Jan 2007 -- Four years after the ouster of Saddam Hussein, it is clear Iran's influence in southern Iraq is solid and growing
Backgrounder: Iran's Involvement in Iraq cfr.org 31 Jan 2007
Iraqi official: Iranian diplomats to be released soon IRNA 31 Jan 2007 -- Iraq's Vice President Adel Abd-al-Mahdi said Iraqi authorities have been assured of the release of Iranian diplomats recently abducted by the US.
Mottaki blasts US, UK policies in Iraq IRNA 31 Jan 2007 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Manouchehr Mottaki on Wednesday said that the secretive US and UK policies in Iraq to foment differences among sects are clearly visible.
Rafsanjani: Iran not after nuclear arms IRNA 31 Jan 2007 -- Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here Wednesday that Iran is not after nuclear arms and that's a reality that westerners, especially the US, should understand.
Larijani: Atomic talks can continue if Iran is recognized as nuclear country IRNA 31 Jan 2007 -- Iranian diplomat, researcher and analyst of international issues Mohammad Javad Larijani said that talks on Iran's nuclear issue can continue in any way if Iran is accepted as a nuclear country.
Ivanov: Russia to confer with 5+1 Group on Iran nuclear issue IRNA 31 Jan 2007 -- Russia's Security Council Secretary Igor Ivanov here Tuesday evening announced that Moscow will consult with the 5+1 Group (the UN Security Council's five permanent members Russia, Britain, France, China and the US plus Germany) to try to reach a peaceful settlement to the Iran nuclear issue in the near future.
Negroponte Says U.S. 'Reluctant' To Hold Direct Talks With Iran RFE/RL 31 Jan 2007 -- U.S. President George W. Bush's choice for the No. 2 position in the State Department says the United States is reluctant to hold direct talks with Iran until there is progress in the dispute over Tehran's nuclear program.
Iran denies North Korea's nuclear assistance RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2007 -- Iran dismissed Wednesday media reports of its nuclear cooperation with North Korea.
Analysis: Iran's Influence in Iraq cfr.org 30 Jan 2007 -- Four years after the ouster of Saddam Hussein, it is clear Iran's influence in southern Iraq is solid and growing
Bush Says No Plans To Invade Iran VOA 31 Jan 2007 -- President Bush says no one in his administration is talking about invading Iran, although all options remain on the table
Bush Lauds Iraqi Performance in Najaf Fight, Warns Iran AFPS 30 Jan 2007 -- Early reports that credit Iraqi troops for taking the initiative during a Jan. 28 battle with insurgents near Najaf are heartening news, President Bush said during an interview with National Public Radio here yesterday.
Iran: Rift Emerging Between President And Clerics RFE/RL 30 Jan 2007 -- The Iranian dailies "Ayande-yi No" and "Etemad" have commented this month on increasingly fragile relations between theologians in Qom -- Iran's main center of religious studies -- and the government of President Mahmud Ahmadinejad, whose populist manner has not proved entirely palatable to clerics concerned with public morals and political stability.
Iran: Politicians React To Government's Disrespect For Parties RFE/RL 30 Jan 2007 -- The populist ideas of President Mahmud Ahamdinejad's government were made evident recently in remarks by Culture Minister Hussein Saffar-Herandi, who has been skeptical about the usefulness of political parties.
Bush Says He Will Take Action if Iran Foments Violence in Iraq VOA 29 Jan 2007 -- President Bush says if Iran escalates violence in Iraq, the United States will respond firmly
Russian Ivanov: We are trying to attenuate nuclear crisis IRNA 29 Jan 2007 -- Visiting Secretary of Russian Security Council Igor Ivanov said his visit to Tehran is aimed at attenuating the current crisis of Iranian nuclear issue and finding a political solution.
Iran: Tehran To Ponder UN Offer To Delay Sanctions RFE/RL 29 Jan 2007 -- Iran says it is considering an offer from the United Nations which would suspend sanctions against Iran for a certain period of time if Iran stops its sensitive nuclear work.
UN nuclear watchdog proposes 'timeout' by both sides on Iran's nuclear programme UN News Centre 29 Jan 2007 -- The head of the United Nations atomic watchdog agency is calling for a "timeout" on the Iranian nuclear issue, with Iran suspending uranium enrichment and the international community suspending sanctions over a programme that Tehran says is for producing energy but which others maintain is for making nuclear weapons.
Iranian Diplomat: Tehran Plans to 'Greatly' Expand Military, Economic Ties With Baghdad VOA 29 Jan 2007 -- Iran's ambassador to Iraq says Tehran plans to greatly expand its military and economic ties with Baghdad.
Iranian leader hopes for stronger ties with Russia RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2007 -- At a meeting in Tehran with a senior Russian diplomat focusing on Iran's nuclear program, the country's president said he hoped ongoing high-level consultations would strengthen bilateral ties.
Saeedi: Al-Baradei's idea needs deliberation IRNA 28 Jan 2007 -- Deputy head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization for international affairs Mohammad Saeedi said on Sunday that the recent proposal of the UN nuclear agency's chief needs deliberation.
Russia committed to completing Bushehr nuclear power plant on time IRNA 28 Jan 2007 -- Russia's Security Council Secretary Igor Ivanov in his meeting with Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Sunday stressed his country's pledge to complete Bushehr nuclear power plant project on the scheduled date.
Hosseini says Iran continues cooperation with IAEA IRNA 28 Jan 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Sunday that Iran continues its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stressing it has not suspended cooperation with the agency.
West's wrong policies on Iran's N-case complicating situation: Hosseini IRNA 28 Jan 2007 -- Iran on Sunday said that the wrong policies of Western states, particularly the US, on its peaceful nuclear case have complicated efforts to resolve the nuclear dispute.
Iran advocates IAEA verification regime to join nuclear club IRNA 28 Jan 2007 -- Iranian nuclear program will remain in the context of verification regime of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), director of Basic Research Center Mohammad Javad Larijani said on Saturday.
Bushehr NPP to be commissioned as scheduled - Russian official RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2007 -- A senior Russian official said Sunday the Bushehr nuclear power plant being built in Iran with Russia's technical assistance will be commissioned as scheduled.
Iran prepared for nuclear issue solution without preconditions RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2007 -- Tehran is prepared for negotiations on the Iran nuclear issue without preconditions, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said Sunday.
No new centrifuges have been installed in Natanz: Official IRNA 27 Jan 2007 -- Following the statements by the head of Majlis National Security and Foreign Affairs Commission, an official with Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation (IAEO) denied installation of any new centrifuges in Natanz facilities.
Iranian MP Decries Bush Order As 'Terrorist Act' RFE/RL 27 Jan 2007 -- The head of the Iranian parliament's foreign policy and security commission, Alaeddin Borujerdi, has condemned as a "terrorist act" the order by U.S. President George W. Bush to target Iranian agents in Iraq.
FM: A formula on Iran's nuclear issue can be found IRNA 27 Jan 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Saturday said that it is possible to come up with a `multifaceted formula on Iran's nuclear issue'.
Iran advocates IAEA verification regime to join nuclear club IRNA 27 Jan 2007 -- Iranian nuclear program will remain in the context of verification regime of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), director of Basic Research Center Mohammad Javad Larijani said on Saturday.
IAEA inspectors arrive in Iran IRNA 27 Jan 2007 -- Three IAEA inspectors arrived in Iran late Friday to inspect the country's nuclear facilities in Isfahan and Natanz.
Iran welcomes comprehensive formula on N-case: FM IRNA 27 Jan 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Saturday Iran would welcome a comprehensive formula toward solving the dispute over its peaceful nuclear program.
N Korea dismisses allegations of nuclear help for Iran IRNA 27 Jan 2007 -- North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday strongly denied Western media reports Pyongyang is giving assistance to Iran in its nuclear program.
U.S. Calls Iran's Demands On Nuclear Inspectors 'Outrageous' RFE/RL 27 Jan 2007 -- The United States says it is "outrageous" that Iran is demanding the removal of the United Nations official in charge of overseeing inspections of Iran's nuclear program.
U.S. Seeks Protection of Troops, Iraqis, not Escalation with Iran Washington File 26 Jan 2007 -- President Bush said the United States is working to solve its disputes with Iran through diplomatic means, but it has an obligation to take action in Iraq when U.S. troops and Iraqi citizens are being threatened by "outside influence."
Report: Bush Authorizes Targeting Iranians in Iraq VOA 26 Jan 2007 -- President Bush says U.S. forces in Iraq will do what is necessary to protect themselves and the Iraqi people, but he would not respond directly to a report in The Washington Post that he has issued new orders for U.S. troops to take a tougher approach to Iranian operatives in Iraq
Diplomacy Remains Main Avenue for Dealing With Iran, Bush Says AFPS 26 Jan 2007 -- Although U.S. troops will continue to defend themselves against any elements that threaten their security in Iraq, diplomacy remains the primary avenue for solving problems between the United States and Iran, President Bush said here today.
Iran says no state accepts IAEA inspectors' unprofessional acts IRNA 26 Jan 2007 -- An Iranian diplomat said here Friday that the IAEA inspectors who refuse to do their main and legal jobs and carry out unprofessional measures are denied the entry to the country.
Towards a WMD Free Middle East: Senior Iranian outlines route to a WMD Free Middle East. 26 Jan 2007 -- In a text and video released today, Dr Hossein Mousavian said, "Iran may see a more active and forthcoming stance in the process of establishing a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone in the Middle East as at least a circumstantial way of proving its innocence and of the peacefulness of its nuclear energy programme".
Iran: El-Baradei Says Attack On Country Would Be Catastrophic RFE/RL 26 Jan 2007 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Muhammad el-Baradei has warned that an attack on Iran would be catastrophic and encourage Tehran to develop a nuclear bomb.
U.S. Missile Defense To Counter Iranian, 'Rogue' Threat RFE/RL 26 Jan 2007 -- A U.S. general in charge of missile defense says the system that Washington wants to deploy in Poland and the Czech Republic is not aimed at countering a threat from Russia, but from a potential long-range missile attack by Iran or "rogue nations."
IAEA Chief Warns Against Attack On Iran RFE/RL 26 Jan 2007 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Muhammad el-Baradei, has warned that a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities could have "catastrophic consequences" and would only encourage Iran to develop an atomic bomb.
Analysis: New Squeeze on Iran cfr.org 25 Jan 2007 -- An apparent ratcheting up of U.S. pressure on Iran is underway on several fronts in what is seen as a moment of opportunity
ElBaradei Says Attack on Iran Would be Catastrophic VOA 25 Jan 2007 -- The head of the U.N. nuclear agency says an attack on Iran because of its nuclear program would be counterproductive and catastrophic.
Russian Defense Chief: Iranian, N. Korean Missiles No Threat to Europe VOA 24 Jan 2007 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov has criticized U.S. plans to deploy a missile defense system in central Europe, saying Iran and North Korea do not and will not have missiles capable of striking European targets.
Rafsanjani: Iran committed to peaceful use of nuclear energy IRNA 24 Jan 2007 -- Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here on Wednesday that Iran is committed to peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Saeedi: Part of Iran-IAEA technical cooperation to be decided by Board of Governors IRNA 24 Jan 2007 -- Deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) for international affairs Mohammad Saeedi, said here Wednesday that the Board of Governors will decide about 10 percent of Iran-IAEA technical and security cooperation in its February session.
Iran: Signs Political Elite Moving To Restrain President RFE/RL 24 Jan 2007 -- Hints are emerging in Tehran that Iranians of various political persuasions are trying to put the brakes on firebrand President Mahmud Ahmadinejad.
Backgrounder: The U.S. Financial Squeeze on Iran cfr.org 23 Jan 2007
President: Iran respects IAEA regulations IRNA 23 Jan 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reiterated here Tuesday that Iran has complied and will comply with the regulations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Spokesman calls on West to approach Iran's nuclear issue based on facts IRNA 23 Jan 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Seyed Mohammad-Ali Hosseini, in reaction to the statement issued at the European Union foreign ministers meeting, called on EU for an independent and rational approach to Iran's nuclear issue based on the relevant facts.
UN nuclear watchdog discusses with Iran its request for withdrawal of some inspectors UN News Centre 23 Jan 2007 -- The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is discussing with officials from Iran the country's request for withdrawing some of its inspectors, but it still has a sufficient number to continue its efforts seeking to determine whether Tehran's nuclear programme is solely for the peaceful purpose of producing energy and not for making weapons.
Tor-M1 anti-aircraft missile delivery to Iran completed - exporter RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2007 -- Russian arms export monopoly Rosoboronexport confirmed Tuesday it has completed delivery of Tor-M1 anti-aircraft missile systems to Iran under a contract.
Iran: Cooperation With IAEA Will Continue VOA 23 Jan 2007 -- Iran says it will continue cooperating with United Nations nuclear inspectors, despite barring 38 of them from entering the country.
US, China Discuss Stronger North Korean and Iran Sanctions VOA 23 Jan 2007 -- U.S. and Chinese officials have discussed speeding up U.N. sanctions against North Korea, and expanding those against Iran.
Iran Nuclear Program Actions Could Spur Further Isolation Washington File 22 Jan 2007 -- The news that Iran has barred 38 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors is "another example" of the Iranian government's attempts to "dictate the terms" to the international community, and the Iranian government risks becoming even more isolated because of it, according to a State Department official.
FM: Centrifuge construction within framework of Iran's peaceful nuclear activity IRNA 22 Jan 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Monday that centrifuge construction is in line with Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.
Iran, Belarus ink MoU on defence cooperation IRNA 22 Jan 2007 -- Iran and Belarus here on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation.
Special committee for N-power plant construction holds session IRNA 22 Jan 2007 -- The first session of a special committee created to pursue construction of nuclear power plants in the country was held here Sunday.
IRGC wargames start in Garmsar region IRNA 22 Jan 2007 -- The Islamic Revolution's Guard Corps (IRGC) began missile wargames in the Garmsar region in eastern Semnan province Sunday.
Iran Bars 38 IAEA Inspectors VOA 22 Jan 2007 -- An Iranian news agency says Iran has decided to block 38 inspectors from the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency from entering the country
EU Calls for Tightening of Sanctions on Iran VOA 22 Jan 2007 -- The European Union called on all countries Monday to enforce United Nations sanctions against Iran and announced a series of measures it would take against Tehran's efforts to develop a nuclear program
Analysis: Presidential Skeptics in Iran cfr.org 22 Jan 2007 -- While most Middle East analysts have focused on the region's Sunni-Shiite divide, the main Shiite champion, Iran, is undergoing internal rifts of its own
Iran: Foes Challenge President's Economic Rhetoric RFE/RL 22 Jan 2007 -- President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has repeated past claims that those responsible for price volatility in Iran are speculating based on privileged connections to previous governments.
Iran bars 38 IAEA inspectors from entering country for nuke check RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2007 -- Tehran has refused 38 experts from the UN nuclear watchdog permission to inspect the country's nuclear facilities, an Iranian information agency said Monday.
US Says More Pressure is Needed to Stop Iran Nukes VOA 22 Jan 2007 -- A senior U.S. diplomat says the international community needs to bring more pressure on Iran to end, what he describes as, its efforts to develop nuclear weapons
Netanyahu Hopes Ahmadinejad is Brought to Trial VOA 21 Jan 2007 -- Israel's opposition leader is calling for the the president of Iran to be brought to trial in an international court
Iran's readiness to hold talks with US over Iraq indicates Iranian commitment to regional stability: Hosseini IRNA 21 Jan 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Sunday that recent remarks made by Iraqi President Jalal Talabani on Iran's readiness to hold talks with US over Iraq indicated Iranian commitment to tranquility in the region.
President: Nuclear Iran, a national goal IRNA 21 Jan 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Sunday that access to nuclear technology is long-term goal and sacred cause of the Islamic Revolution.
Using sanctions as weapons against Iran not effective: president IRNA 21 Jan 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday that using international sanctions as a weapons against Iran was no longer an effective way for dealing with Iran.
Hosseini: ElBaradei admits no diversion in Iran's nuclear program IRNA 21 Jan 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Sunday that the IAEA Chief Mohammed ElBaradei has admitted there is no diversion in Iran's nuclear activities.
Iran may consider official US request for talks: Hosseini IRNA 21 Jan 2007 -- Iran would consider Washington's official request for negotiations on regional issues, said a senior Iranian official Sunday.
Iran Launches Military Maneuvers RFE/RL 21 Jan 2007 -- Iran's state television has reported that the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps today launched three days of military maneuvers, including short-range missile tests.
Iran says will continue uranium enrichment program RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2007 -- Iran does not intend to suspend its uranium enrichment activities, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said Sunday.
DPRK-Iranian Cultural and Scientific Exchange Plan Signed KCNA 20 Jan 2007 -- A 2007-2009 plan for cultural and scientific exchange between the governments of the DPRK and Iran was inked here on Friday
Kim Yong Nam Meets Iranian Foreign Ministry Delegation KCNA 20 Jan 2007 -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met and had a friendly talk with a delegation of the Iranian Foreign Ministry headed by its Vice-Minister Mahdi Safari at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Friday
Iran: President Ahmadinejad Comes Under Fire RFE/RL 19 Jan 2007 -- More than half of the 290 lawmakers in Iran's parliament have backed a letter assailing President Mahmud Ahmadinejad's budget preparations
Iranian Foreign Ministry Delegation Arrives KCNA 19 Jan 2007 -- A delegation of the Iranian foreign ministry headed by its Vice-Minister Mahdi Safari arrived here Thursday by air.
Diplomats: Iran Ready to Install 3,000 Centrifuges to Enrich Uranium VOA 18 Jan 2007 -- Diplomats say Iran is ready to begin installing 3,000 centrifuges to produce enriched uranium after completing work at an underground facility.
Gates, Middle Eastern Leaders' Discussions Highlight Concerns Over Iran AFPS 18 Jan 2007 -- Iran is mistaken in believing it has the United States at a disadvantage, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.
Iran's N-activities in line with NPT, under IAEA supervision: Hosseini IRNA 18 Jan 2007 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said here Thursday that Iran's nuclear activities are in line with provisions of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and are under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran: Tehran Sees A Divide-And-Conquer Policy In The Mideast RFE/RL 18 Jan 2007 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei recently denounced what he sees as attempts by the United States to divide Shi'a and Sunnis in the Middle East and to bring Arab states into a coalition hostile to Iran.
U.S.: Bush Moves To Contain Iranian Influence RFE/RL 18 Jan 2007 -- Urged by outside experts and opposition Democrats to embrace diplomacy with Iran and Syria, U.S. President Bush has instead intensified U.S. efforts to contain Tehran's influence in Iraq and the wider Middle East.
Solana says EU door open for negotiations with Iran IRNA 17 Jan 2007 -- European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana said Wednesday that the door for negotiations with Iran was never closed and that the EU position is on the table for talks on the nuclear issue.
Nuclear official: Price of access to peaceful nuclear technology to be paid IRNA 17 Jan 2007 -- Deputy head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO), Hossein Faqihian, said here Wednesday that Iran has to pay the price for accessing peaceful nuclear energy and its advantages.
Majlis to pass nuclear law: MP IRNA 17 Jan 2007 -- A parliamentarian said here Wednesday that Majlis would pass a law on the nuclear issue in the near future so the world would know that Iran has finally gained complete access to nuclear technology.
No resolution can prevent the nation from achieving its goals: IAEO official IRNA 17 Jan 2007 -- The deputy head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO), Mohammad Saeedi, said on Wednesday no resolution can ever prevent the Iranian nation from achieving its goals.
Representatives of IAEA states to visit Iran's nuclear sites IRNA 17 Jan 2007 -- Iran has invited certain representatives of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) member states to visit its nuclear sites, Austrian domestic news sources reported here Wednesday.
UN Nuclear Agency Suspends Some Technical Aid to Iran VOA 17 Jan 2007 -- Diplomats say the U.N. nuclear agency has suspended some technical aid to Iran to comply with Security Council sanctions on Tehran's nuclear program.
Iran invites global organizations to its nuclear facilities RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2007 -- Iranian authorities have invited representatives of international organizations, which suspect the nation of pursuing a clandestine weapons program, to visit its nuclear facilities February 2-5, the ISNA news agency said Wednesday.
Report Says US Military Equipment Gets to Iran, China VOA 17 Jan 2007 -- A U.S. news agency reports that surplus American military equipment has made its way to Iran and China through unscrupulous dealers and a lack of security in a Defense Department program
Pentagon Chief Says Iran Seeks To Exploit U.S. Exposure in Iraq Washington File 16 Jan 2007 -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he recommended diplomatic engagement with Iran in 2004, but added that the Islamic republic today does not seek constructive cooperation and instead is attempting to exploit U.S. difficulties in neighboring Iraq.
Analysis: On Course for Iran cfr.org 16 Jan 2007 -- Nearly a week since President Bush's vow to "surge" U.S. forces into Baghdad, a surge of a different kind got underway in the direction of Iran
Russia completes air defense system deliveries to Iran - Ivanov RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2007 -- Russia has completed deliveries of Tor-M1 anti-aircraft missile systems to Iran, the defense minister said Tuesday.
Tehran denies asking Saudi Arabia to settle Iran-U.S. relations RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2007 -- Tehran has denied media reports saying Iran has asked Saudi Arabia to mediate its relations with the United States.
Bushehr nuclear power plant not detrimental to environment IRNA 15 Jan 2007 -- Head of the workshop of Bushehr nuclear power plant, Mahmoud Jafari, said here Monday that the peaceful activities at this power plant will not be detrimental to the environment.
Iranian president: Iran not against talks with US in proper, just conditions IRNA 15 Jan 2007 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejan told Al-arabyia television that Tehran is not against talks with the US if just and proper conditions are provided.
Rafsanjani calls for vigilance vis-a-vis United States IRNA 15 Jan 2007 -- Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said that given the US failure to achieve its goals in the region, it is seeking to embark on a new adventure to cover up its defeat and urged the need for vigilance.
Iran moving towards development of nuclear fuel: Elham IRNA 15 Jan 2007 -- Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham said on Monday that Iran was moving towards completion of the nuclear fuel cycle which would need 3,000 or perhaps even more centrifuges.
Ahmadinejad Says U.S. Arrest of Iranians A 'Misstep' RFE/RL 15 Jan 2007 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has said the arrest of five Iranians by U.S. forces in Iraq was a "misstep" by the United States meant to cover up U.S. failure in Iraq.
Iran: Reformists Say That Right Destined To Split RFE/RL 15 Jan 2007 -- Iran's conservatives regularly maintain that they are united in the broad principles they espouse; just as regularly, reformists argue that there is a persistent division on the right.
Iran proceeds with its plan to launch 3,000 centrifuges by March RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2007 -- Iran is continuing to install some 3,000 centrifuges, despite a UN Security Council resolution demanding that the Islamic country stop uranium enrichment work, a spokesman for the government said Monday.
Iran Rejects US Accusations of Terrorist Support in Iraq VOA 14 Jan 2007 -- Iran is demanding release of five people seized by U.S. troops who recently raided an Iranian office in northern Iraq
MP: Attack on Iran's consulate in Arbil obvious violation of int'l laws IRNA 14 Jan 2007 -- MP from Semnan, Abdolreza Torabi, here Sunday said that the recent attack on Iranian Consulate in the Iraqi city of Arbil is a clear violation of international laws.
MP: Attack on Iran's consulate in Arbil reveals US imprudence IRNA 14 Jan 2007 -- MP from Karaj, Fatemeh Ajorlou, here Sunday condemned the recent attack on Iranian Consulate in the Iraqi city of Arbil, adding that the measure marks the imprudence of the White House leaders.
MP: More US troops will not bring peace to Iraq IRNA 14 Jan 2007 -- Deployment of more troops in Iraq by the US would bring no peace to the war-torn country, Tehran MP Soheila Jelodarzadeh said Sunday.
US intends to impose pressure on Iran: spokesman IRNA 14 Jan 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said on Sunday that the US attack on Iran's consulate general in the northern Iraqi city of Arbil was aimed at imposing pressure on Tehran to implement Washington's new strategy.
Iran Demands Release Of Iranians Arrested In Iraq RFE/RL 14 Jan 2007 -- Iran demands the immediate release of five Iranians held by U.S. forces in Iraq, saying they were "involved in consulate affairs."
Iran Tells Iraq To Stop U.S. 'Adventurism' RFE/RL 13 Jan 2007 -- Iran today called on Iraq to work to release five Iranian officials arrested by U.S. forces in Iraq and stop American "adventurism" in the war-ravaged country.
Iran demands halt in US adventurist, illegal moves in Iraq IRNA 12 Jan 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Friday condemned the US raid on Iran's Consulate General in Erbil, saying such an attempt runs contrary to the Vienna Convention.
Rice Warns Iran After U.S. Raids Iranians In Iraq RFE/RL 12 Jan 2007 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has warned that the United States will not "stand idly by" if Iran tries to disrupt Washington's renewed efforts to stabilize Iraq.
Negroponte Says Iran Can Weather Economic Pressures RFE/RL 12 Jan 2007 -- Outgoing U.S. intelligence chief John Negroponte has said Iran is capable of weathering shocks to its economy at a time when Washington hopes sanctions will pressure Tehran over its nuclear program.
Iran: U.S. Expert Predicts Iranian Oil-Export Crisis Within A Decade RFE/RL 12 Jan 2007 -- Economic geographer Roger Stern has predicted in a recent study in a U.S. National Academy of Sciences publication that Iran might run out of oil for export by 2015.
Rice Opposes Outreach to Iran, Syria Over Iraq VOA 11 Jan 2007 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday resisted calls for U.S. outreach to Iran and Syria over what the Bush administration sees as efforts by those countries to destabilize Iraq
Iran Pivotal Factor in Proposed New US Approach in Iraq VOA 11 Jan 2007 -- In his address Wednesday night, President Bush said he wants to boost U.S. troop strength in Iraq to quell sectarian violence
Iran's Role in Iraq, Nuclear Ambitions, Debated in US Congress VOA 11 Jan 2007 -- Iran's de-stabilizing role in Iraq, as well as concerns about Iranian nuclear development, were key topics in congressional hearings on Thursday
FM condemns storming of Iranian consulate in Iraq by US forces IRNA 11 Jan 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini here on Thursday said US President George W Bush's new strategy for Iraq announced Wednesday was intended to continue the US occupation of that country.
China Tells US Not to Interfere in Relations with Iran VOA 11 Jan 2007 -- A Chinese official says the United States should not interfere in China's relations with Iran
Iran: Former Officials, Reformists Criticize Government's Nuclear Policy RFE/RL 10 Jan 2007 -- Despite last month's UN Security Council resolution imposing limited sanctions on Iran over its controversial nuclear program, the country's leaders say they will continue their nuclear work with great determination.
US: Sanctions Target Iran's Nuclear Program, Not Its People VOA 10 Jan 2007 -- The Bush administration said Wednesday financial sanctions it is imposing on Iran are aimed at Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program and not intended to cause broad hardship among the Iranian people
Iran: People Shiver In An Energy-Rich Land RFE/RL 10 Jan 2007 -- Despite its wealth of oil and natural-gas reserves, Iran has faced a gas crunch as people turn up the heat this winter.
IAEA inspectors check Iranian nuclear center RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2007 -- A UN nuclear watchdog team is inspecting Iran's Isfahan nuclear center, the country's information agency FARS said Wednesday.
Iranian Nuclear Issue High on Agenda for Chinese, Israeli Leaders VOA 10 Jan 2007 -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is in China, where he aims to persuade Beijing to press for sanctions against Iran if it defies a U.N. Security Council resolution restricting trade in materials that could be used for nuclear bombs
IAEA inspectors in Iran, head for Isfahan UCF facilities IRNA 10 Jan 2007 -- Two inspectors from International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived in Iran on Wednesday, an informed source announced on Wednesday.
Larijani: Iran to try various options rather than retreat from NPT IRNA 09 Jan 2007 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Larijani, said on Tuesday that Iran does not insist on withdrawal from NPT, adding that therefore various other options will be tried.
U.S. Envoy Calls on U.N. States To Enforce Iran Sanctions Washington File 09 Jan 2007 -- The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. office in Vienna, Austria, Gregory Schulte, is calling on U.N. members to implement the Security Council's agreed upon sanctions against Iran's nuclear program and to stand prepared to adopt additional measures if Iran continues to defy the international community's demands.
U.S. Designates Iranian Bank as Weapons Proliferator Washington File 09 Jan 2007 -- The U.S. Treasury Department has designated an Iranian state-owned bank as a supporter of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and urged other countries to consider similar actions aimed at blocking Iran's illegal nuclear and missiles programs.
Nobel Peace Prize Winners Urge Talks Between US and Iran VOA 08 Jan 2007 -- Two Nobel Peace Prize winners, one from the United States, the other from Iran, are urging the Bush administration to engage in a constructive dialog with the government in Tehran
Iran says will respond instantly to any aggression RIA Novosti 07 Jan 2007 -- Iran will respond instantly to any aggression against the Islamic Republic, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said Sunday.
Israel Denies Reports it Has Plans for Strike on Iran Nuclear Facility VOA 07 Jan 2007 -- Israel is denying a report in a British newspaper that the country has drawn up secret plans to target Iran's nuclear facilities with tactical nuclear weapons
Anti-Iran measures not to remain unanswered: spokesman IRNA 07 Jan 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here on Sunday that any measure against Iran would not remain unanswered. "The attacker would quickly regret their act," he said.
Suspension of cooperation with IAEA not on Iran agenda: Hosseini IRNA 07 Jan 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here on Sunday that suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is not on Iran's agenda.
MP: Majlis does not favor leaving NPT IRNA 06 Jan 2007 -- A lawmaker said on Saturday that the Majlis is not in favor of quitting Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty despite the objections to IAEA's performance.
China Calls on Iran to Respond 'Seriously' to UN Concerns About Nuclear Program VOA 05 Jan 2007 -- Chinese President Hu Jintao has urged Iran to "respond seriously" to the United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at halting Iran's nuclear program
Iran still committed to nuclear NPT - Larijani IRNA 05 Jan 2007 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said here on Friday Tehran is still committed to the Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Ahmadinejad: Iran soon to celebrate nuclear victory IRNA 05 Jan 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here on Friday that Iran will celebrate its nuclear victory soon and is not ready to give up its rights even one iota.
All Iranians demand nuclear energy technology: Ahmadinejad IRNA 05 Jan 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Friday that Iranian nation insist their right to pursue peaceful nuclear technology.
Cleric: Access to peaceful nuclear energy is national resolve IRNA 05 Jan 2007 -- Substitute Friday prayers leader of Tehran Hojjatoleslam Ahmad Khatami said here that Americans should know access to peaceful nuclear technology is a national resolve.
Iran may alter stance on NPT - top negotiator RIA Novosti 05 Jan 2007 -- Iran may change its position on the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty if unjust measures are taken against the country, the Iranian top nuclear negotiator said Friday.
IAEO Head: Iran has no plans to sever ties with IAEA IRNA 04 Jan 2007 -- Head of the Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) Reza Aqazadeh said here Thursday that Iran's general policies is not to sever ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
President urges IAEA to remain committed to its obligations IRNA 04 Jan 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad lambasted the UN nuclear watchdog's unfair treatment towards Iran on Thursday urging the body to remain committed to its obligations and duties towards its member states.
Iran's Top Nuclear Negotiator Meets Chinese Officials RFE/RL 04 Jan 2007 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani, has repeated assertions of the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear activities during talks with Chinese officials in Beijing.
President: Iran to produce nuclear fuel for industrial use soon IRNA 03 Jan 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday said that Iran has access to full nuclear fuel cycle and that it is expected to start production of nuclear fuel for industrial use in the near future.
Iran says will soon launch industrial nuclear fuel cycle RIA Novosti 03 Jan 2007 -- Iran will soon start industrial production of nuclear fuel, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday.
The Middle East Strategic Balance 2005-2006 INSS 02 Jan 2007
Ahmadinejad Tells Rally Iran Will Continue Nuclear Work RFE/RL 02 Jan 2007 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has renewed Iran's pledge to continue developing its nuclear program despite limited UN sanctions aimed at pressuring Tehran to halt sensitive nuclear activities.
President: Allegations against Iran nuclear program 'sheer lie' IRNA 02 Jan 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that allegations the bullying powers have made against Iranian nuclear program are "sheer lie".
Iran's nuclear problem soluble through negotiation: Khatami IRNA 01 Jan 2007 -- Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami Monday said the West should pursue 'negotiation and consensus' on Iran's nuclear dossier.
Saddam fate, a lesson for dictators: Ahmadinejad IRNA 02 Jan 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Tuesday that fate of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein was a lesson for all dictators of the world.
IRGC commander: Iranian nation to be victorious in nuclear field IRNA 01 Jan 2007 -- Commander of the Basij forces of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in Hamedan province, Brigadier General Abdol-Reza Azadi, here Monday said that as usual by relying on the power of God Almighty, the Iranian nation will eventually become victorious in the nuclear field.
Iran to pursue peaceful nuclear activities: FM spokesman IRNA 01 Jan 2007 -- Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad-Ali Hosseini on Monday said that Iran will pursue its civilian nuclear activities more vigorously than ever.

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