May 2007 - Iran Special Weapons News

Iran, EU To Hold Talks On Nuclear Standoff RFE/RL 31 May 2007 -- European Union foreign-policy chief Javier Solana and Iran's top nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani, are due to discuss the standoff over Iran's nuclear program today in Madrid.
Iran hopes for success of 'nuclear case' talks with EU -diplomat RIA Novosti 31 May 2007 -- Tehran is counting on the success of a meeting in Madrid between Iran's top nuclear negotiator and the EU's foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, an Iranian diplomat said Thursday.
Rice Says Iran Must Change Course on Nuclear Issue, Halt Uranium Enrichment VOA 31 May 2007 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says it is time for Iran to change its tactics on the nuclear issue and stop enriching uranium.
G-8 Threatens New Measures Unless Iran Halts Nuclear Enrichment VOA 30 May 2007 -- Foreign ministers from the Group of Eight industrialized nations have renewed calls for Iran to stop nuclear enrichment activities or face "appropriate measures."
Iran: Talks With U.S. Could Draw Curtain On At Least One Taboo RFE/RL 30 May 2007 -- Talks in Baghdad on May 28 between the Iranian and U.S. ambassadors to Iraq were clearly a notable point in the history of those two states' troubled relations since Iran's 1979 revolution.
Iran: Concern Grows For Detained Iranian-Americans RFE/RL 30 May 2007 -- There is increasing concern over the fate of at least two Iranian-American scholars who have been detained in Iran in recent weeks
Iran refuses to suspend nuclear program - Larijani RIA Novosti 30 May 2007 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator reiterated Wedneday, prior to a meeting in Spain with the EU's foreign policy chief, that Iran plans to continue with its nuclear program.
U.S. Ambassador: Iran's Actions Must Match Words AFPS 29 May 2007 -- Iranian delegates advocated a peaceful and secure Iraq during a weekend meeting, but Iran's actions on the ground aren't in synch with its stated policies and principles, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker told reporters yesterday.
Analysis: Iraq Draws U.S., Iran to the Table cfr.org 29 May 2007 -- Two Iranian-American academics sit in Iranian jail cells, charged with espionage (BBC), and five Iranian operatives remain prisoners of U.S. forces in Iraq
Iran Must Halt Support for Militant Groups in Iraq, U.S. Says Washignton File 29 May 2007 -- Iraqi, Iranian and U.S. officials found "broad agreement" on overall policy and principles regarding "support for a secure, stable, democratic, federal Iraq, in control of its own security, at peace with its neighbors," Ryan Crocker, U.S. ambassador to Iraq, said following a meeting of all three parties May 28 in Baghdad, Iraq.
Intelligence ministry lodges complaint with court against Haleh Esfandiari IRNA 29 May 2007 -- Judiciary spokesman Alireza Jamshidi said on Tuesday that Ministry of Intelligence lodged complaint with court of justice against Ms. Haleh Esfandiari.
US Dismisses Iranian Spy Charges as Absurd VOA 29 May 2007 -- The United States Tuesday dismissed as absurd charges by Iran that three Iranian-Americans visiting that country were involved in spying
Iran Announces Charges Against Three U.S.-Iranian Nationals RFE/RL 29 May 2007 -- Iran has confirmed that charges have been filed alleging that three U.S.-Iranian citizens, including two scholars and a journalist who works for the U.S. government-funded Radio Farda, acted against Iran's national security.
Iran Charges 3 Iranian-Americans With Spying VOA 29 May 2007 -- Iran's judiciary says three Iranian-Americans detained in Iran have been "formally charged" with endangering national security and espionage.
Iran's envoy hopes Iran-US talks will bolster Iraqi sovereignty IRNA 28 May 2007 -- Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Kazemi Qomi on Monday hoped that Iran-US talks in Baghdad would contribute to Iraqi national sovereignty.
Mottaki says pullout will stop bloodbath in Iraq IRNA 28 May 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Monday that the occupying powers are required to announce pullout timetable to stop bloodbath in Iraq.
Iran-US talks on Iraq only focus on Iraqi issues: FM IRNA 28 May 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Monday nothing other than Iraqi issues will be on the agenda of talks being held between Iran and the US in Baghdad.
Iran-US talks on Iraq held behind closed doors IRNA 28 May 2007 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran and the US held their first round of official talks on Iraq behind the closed doors.
U.S., Iranian Ambassadors Meet In Baghdad RFE/RL 28 May 2007 -- The U.S. and Iranian ambassadors to Iraq, Ryan Crocker and Hassan Kazemi-Qomi, held their much-anticipated talks this morning in Baghdad.
Baghdad talks produce trilateral committee on Iraq security RIA Novosti 28 May 2007 -- The U.S., Iran and Iraq agreed Monday to set up a committee on security issues in Iraq, the Iranian ambassador to Baghdad said following a rare display of direct diplomacy between Washington and Tehran.
US, Iran Affirm Common Goals in Iraq During Rare Talks VOA 28 May 2007 -- Rare talks between Iran and the United States have concluded in Baghdad, where U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker said officials on both sides affirmed they share common policies aimed at a future stable and democratic Iraq, but he also insisted Iran stop supporting insurgent militias
Mottaki defends Iranian rights enshrined in NPT IRNA 28 May 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Monday defended Iranian rights enshrined in Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Iran optimistic, U.S. cautious as sides meet after three decades RIA Novosti 28 May 2007 -- The Iranian president said Monday that the highest-profile U.S.-Iranian talks in nearly 30 years had no connection to the nuclear controversy surrounding Tehran, while the U.S. again warned Iran against arming and training its enemies in Iraq.
U.S. pressure on IAEA erodes nuclear watchdog's positions -Iran RIA Novosti 28 May 2007 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry said Monday that U.S. political pressure on the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) director general undermines the position of the international body.
Ahmadinejad: Nuclear Iran is to serve all free nations IRNA 27 May 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday that nuclear Iran will serve all freedom- seeking nations round the globe.
Hosseini: ElBaradei reaffirms Iran abides by NPT IRNA 27 May 2007 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said on Sunday that ElBaradei's report on May 23 reaffirmed non-diversion of Iranian nuclear program from NPT.
Bullying powers unable to stop Iran's nuclear program: president IRNA 27 May 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Sunday that bullying powers are unable to cause obstacle in the way of Iranian nation's nuclear program.
Iran determined to use N-energy in right way: Ahmadinejad IRNA 27 May 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Sunday that the Iranian nation is determined to use nuclear energy in a proper way against the wish of the big powers.
Iran nuclear program talks with EU to be held May 31 - official RIA Novosti 27 May 2007 -- The talks between Iran's top nuclear negotiator and the European Union's foreign policy chief will be held on May 31, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said Sunday.
Iran complies with Bushehr NPP construction terms - official RIA Novosti 27 May 2007 -- Iran complies with its obligations under the Bushehr nuclear power project and is prepared to assist Russia in completing the NPP construction, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said Sunday.
Hosseini calls for US to change attitude for useful Iran-US talks IRNA 27 May 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said Sunday the two parties can be hopeful about outcome of upcoming Iran-US talks on Iraq security if the US shifts attitude.
Iran protests to Switzerland over US anti-Iran spy networks IRNA 27 May 2007 -- Foreign Ministry of Iran summoned Swiss Ambassador to Tehran Philippe Welti, who looks after the US interest section, to protest against the US anti-Iran spy activities.
Mottaki sets conditions for following up Iran-US talks on Iraq IRNA 26 May 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki Saturday announced conditions for following up Iran-US talks on Iraq security.
Iran will not take one step back on nuclear issue: Ahmadinejad IRNA 26 May 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Saturday that world powers should know Iran will not take even one step back from its peaceful nuclear activities.
Iran, United States To Discuss Iraqi Security on May 28 Washington File 25 May 2007 -- Representatives from Iran and the United States are scheduled to hold talks in Baghdad, Iraq, May 28 on issues related to Iraq and efforts to improve its security.
Intelligence Ministry discovers several spy networks IRNA 26 May 2007 -- Iranian Intelligence Ministry said on Saturday that it discovered several spy networks at the Western, Southwestern and central Iran.
Iran ready for nuclear negotiations within legal framework - Ahmadinejad IRNA 25 May 2007 -- Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced here Friday Iran's readiness for resuming negotiations over its peaceful nuclear activities, if honesty, laws, and justice would be observed by the West.
Saiedi: IAEA inspectors checking Isfahan nuclear facilities IRNA 25 May 2007 -- An Iranian top nuclear official said Friday that the International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors are busy inspecting Iran's nuclear facilities in Isfahan.
President: Iran firmly following its peaceful nuclear drive IRNA 25 May 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Friday that Iran has made its mind to pursue its peaceful nuclear endeavor.
President: Iran to become nuclear fuel exporter IRNA 25 May 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Friday that Iran will turn into an exporter of nuclear fuel.
Iran: Former U.S. Official Pessimistic On Bilateral Talks RFE/RL 25 May 2007 -- Richard Perle was assistant secretary of defense under U.S. President Ronald Reagan and served on the Defense Department's Defense Policy Advisory Board from 1987 to 2004 and served as its chairman during the run-up to the war in Iraq
Iran: Independent Nuclear Physicist Evaluates Nuclear Program RFE/RL 25 May 2007 -- Frank Barnaby is a consultant on nuclear Issues for Oxford Research Group -- an independent nongovernmental group in Britain that works to promote a sustainable approach to global security
IAEA inspecting Iran's nuclear center RIA Novosti 25 May 2007 -- Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are carrying out inspections of Iran's uranium ore conversion center in Isfahan, the deputy chief of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said Friday.
Moscow says nuclear ties with Iran to continue despite sanctions RIA Novosti 25 May 2007 -- Russia's nuclear chief said Friday possible new sanctions against Tehran over its controversial nuclear program will not affect Russian-Iranian cooperation in the nuclear sphere.
Iran resolved to export nuclear fuel - Ahmadinejad RIA Novosti 25 May 2007 -- Tehran intends to become a nuclear fuel exporter, the Iranian president said Friday.
Russia says Bushehr NPP project unprofitable, talks in question RIA Novosti 25 May 2007 -- The construction of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the south of Iran has become unprofitable for Russia and the planned talks on the project financing could be cancelled, a source in the Russian Nuclear Power Agency said Friday.
Bush Calls For Tougher Sanctions On Iran RFE/RL 24 May 2007 -- U.S. President George W. Bush today urged stronger UN sanctions against Iran after a new report revealed that Tehran has been greatly increasing uranium enrichment.
Ahmadinejad: Iran getting to gain more access to nuclear technology IRNA 24 May 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that Iran will continue to develop nuclear technology day by day to the best possible way.
MP: Elbaradei confirms Iran's access to industrial scale IRNA 24 May 2007 -- MP Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Thursday that the recent report of the Director General of the International tomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Muhamed ElBaradei on Iran proved that Tehran has attained industrial scale of producing nuclear fuel.
Iran not afraid of enemies' psychological warfare: Ahmadinejad IRNA 24 May 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Thursday Iran, backed by its nation, has no fear of enemies' hue and cry and psychological warfare.
Iran says IAEA report inclusive of no new point IRNA 24 May 2007 -- IRI Ambassador at IAEA here Wednesday called latest report of UN nuclear watchdog Chief Muhamed ElBaradei on Iran's nuclear program devoid of any new points.
Elbaradei report proves Iran's move in framework of Int'l rights - Larijani IRNA 24 May 2007 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said here Wednesday night in accordance with IAEA Chief's new report no deviation has been observed in inspecting entire nuclear substances in Iran.
No obstacle for continuation of IAEA inspections - Official IRNA 24 May 2007 -- Deputy Chairman of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) said here Wednesday there is no obstacle for legal inspections of Iran's nuclear sites by IAEA inspectors.
UN Nuclear Chief: Iran 3-8 Years Away From Bomb VOA 24 May 2007 -- The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog group, the IAEA, says Iran is probably three to eight years away from being able to produce a nuclear bomb and urges negotiations to keep that from happening
IAEA Chief Pushes For More Talks With Iran RFE/RL 24 May 2007 -- The head of the UN's nuclear guardian has estimated that Iran could build a nuclear weapon within "three to eight years" -- if it chose that path -- and urged both sides in the international standoff with Iran to pursue negotiations.
Atomstroyexport chief announces Iran visit for Bushehr talks RIA Novosti 24 May 2007 -- The head of Russia's nuclear equipment export monopoly, Atomstroyexport, said Thursday he would visit Iran in late May for talks on the completion of the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
Iran to continue developing its nuclear program - Ahmadinejad RIA Novosti 24 May 2007 -- Iran will continue developing its nuclear energy sector and will not stop "even for a moment," the Iranian president said Thursday.
Kyrgyzstan will not allow U.S. to use airbase against Iran - PM RIA Novosti 24 May 2007 -- Kyrgyzstan will not allow the U.S. to use an airbase on the republic's territory to wage war on Iran or Iraq, the prime minister said Thursday.
Iran's President Vows to Push Ahead With Nuclear Program VOA 24 May 2007 -- Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has vowed to push ahead with his country's nuclear program, despite a United Nations Security Council deadline Thursday for Tehran to stop enriching uranium.
UN nuclear watchdog circulates report on Iran to Security Council UN News Centre 23 May 2007 -- The head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today circulated his latest report regarding Iran to the Security Council.
New Report Casts More Doubt on Iran's Claims of Peaceful Program Washington File 23 May 2007 -- The most recent International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran's nuclear activities fuels doubts over Iran's claims that the program is peaceful and shows the country's leaders continue to refuse to cooperate with the international community, the U.S. ambassador to the agency said.
US Lawmakers Advance Legislation to Pressure Iran VOA 23 May 2007 -- Legislation that would step up pressure on Iran's government has been advanced by two committees in the U.S. House of Representatives
Iran says IAEA report inclusive of no new point IRNA 23 May 2007 -- IRI Ambassador at IAEA here Wednesday called latest report of UN nuclear watchdog Chief Muhamed ElBaradei on Iran's nuclear program devoid of any new points.
US Says Iran Will Face New Pressure for Defying UN VOA 23 May 2007 -- The United States says Iran will face additional international pressure following release of an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report that Tehran has expanded its uranium-enrichment activities
France to back U.S. complaint against IAEA chief RIA Novosti 23 May 2007 -- France's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that Paris will support Washington's formal complaint against the head of the UN nuclear watchdog for his recent statement easing the pressure on Iran over its controversial nuclear program.
Iran: UN Report Expected To Say Tehran Pressing Ahead Fast With Uranium Enrichment RFE/RL 23 May 2007 -- The UN Security Council's 60-day deadline expires on May 24 for Iran to suspend all uranium-enrichment work, but defiant Iranian officials have already spurned the UN demand, saying the controversial program is going ahead.
Davoudi: Iran's nuclear developments miraculous IRNA 22 May 2007 -- First Vice President Parviz Davoudi here Tuesday described Iran's nuclear developments as miraculous.
Iran's N-right to become fully stabilized soon: Ahmadinejad IRNA 22 May 2007 -- Visiting Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Monday nuclear right of the Iranian nation would become fully stabilized soon.
UN steps up inspections of Iran's nuclear sites- news agency RIA Novosti 22 May 2007 -- The UN nuclear watchdog has stepped up inspections of nuclear sites in Iran, suspected of pursuing weapons under the guise of a civilian energy program, the Islamic Republic's Fars news agency reported Tuesday.
Iran welcomes talks with no precondition: Mottaki IRNA 21 May 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Monday Iran welcomes talks without any precondition to remove possible ambiguity and concerns over diversion in Iranian nuclear program.
Iran's envoy to Iraq talks with US not fixed yet: Hosseini IRNA 20 May 2007 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Sunday Iran's envoy to talks with the US on Iraq, slated for June 28, has not been determined and finalized yet.
No connection between Iraq, nuclear issue: Hosseini IRNA 20 May 2007 -- No connection between Iraq, nuclear issue: Hosseini
Iran to continue nuclear program, NPP construction - official RIA Novosti 20 May 2007 -- Iran will continue its nuclear program and the construction of nuclear power plants, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said Sunday.
Iran, EU to hold new round of nuclear talks May 31 in Spain RIA Novosti 19 May 2007 -- A new round of talks between Iran's top nuclear negotiator and the EU's foreign policy chief over the Iranian nuclear program might be held in Spain on May 31, the Iranian foreign minister said Saturday.
Mujahadeen-e-Khalq on agenda of Iran-U.S. talks May 28 RIA Novosti 19 May 2007 -- A radical Iranian opposition group will be one of the key discussion issues during talks between Iranian and U.S. officials in Iraq on May 28, an Iraqi newspaper reported Saturday.
Analysis: Spinning Iran's Centrifuges cfr.org 18 May 2007 -- Iran is making progress with its nuclear program
As Iran Expands Nuclear Work, Bush Vows To Seek New Sanctions RFE/RL 18 May 2007 -- A senior Iranian official says Tehran has expanded work on its nuclear facility at Natanz in central Iran.
Russia, Iran to discuss Bushehr NPP in Tehran in May RIA Novosti 18 May 2007 -- The head of Russia's nuclear export monopoly will visit Tehran later in May to discuss the construction of a nuclear power plant in Bushehr, an informed source said Friday.
Japan expands sanctions against Iran over nuclear ambitions RIA Novosti 18 May 2007 -- Japan imposed additional sanctions against Iran to help the UN persuade the Islamic Republic to halt uranium enrichment that could be used in weapons production, Foreign Minister Taro Aso said Friday.
Mottaki says Iran-US talks on Iraq to be held on May 28 IRNA 17 May 2007 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Thursday that ambassadors of Iran and the United States will have direct talks on Iraq security on May 28.
US, Iranian Officials to Discuss Iraq VOA 17 May 2007 -- Iran's foreign minister says Tehran will begin direct talks with the United States about Iraqi security later this month
Iranian, U.S. Officials To Meet In Iraq On May 28 RFE/RL 17 May 2007 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki says Iranian and U.S. officials will meet in Iraq on May 28 to discuss security in Iraq.
No nuclear discussion in Iran-U.S. talks May 28 - Iranian FM RIA Novosti 17 May 2007 -- Tehran will not discuss its nuclear program during talks with U.S. officials in Iraq, scheduled for May 28, the Iranian foreign minister said Thursday.
Supreme Leader says upcoming Iran-US talks focuses on Iraq security IRNA 16 May 2007 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that upcoming talks with US on Iraq security have nothing to do with Iranian principles and logic reaffirming commitment to aspirations of the late Imam Khomeini.
Iran has industrial-scale nuclear production -president RIA Novosti 16 May 2007 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reaffirmed that his country had joined countries that produce nuclear fuel on an industrial scale, an Omani newspaper said Wednesday.
Enemies incapable of waging new war in region: Ahmadinejad IRNA 16 May 2007 -- Visiting Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Tuesday that enemies wish to wage a new war in the region but they are incapable of doing it.
U.S. Committed to Resolving Iran Nuclear Dispute Washington File 15 May 2007 -- U.N. inspectors have reported that Iran's nuclear program may be further along than previously thought and White House spokesman Tony Snow says the international community remains united in its commitment to pressure Iran to suspend its nuclear program and resume negotiations.
Inspectors: Iran Enriching Uranium on Larger Scale VOA 15 May 2007 -- Despite U.N. Security Council sanctions and international demands that Iran suspend its nuclear enrichment work, diplomats and international inspectors say the Islamic Republic is enriching uranium on a much larger scale than before
Iran: Wariness Can't Disguise Interest In U.S. Talks RFE/RL 15 May 2007 -- Politicians and legislators in Iran reacted promptly to recent reports that Iranian and U.S. representatives will soon meet in Baghdad to discuss security in Iraq
IAEA Sees Iran Gaining on Nuclear Program VOA 15 May 2007 -- Inspectors for the International Atomic Energy Agency say Iran is beginning to enrich uranium on a much larger scale after solving most of its technical problems.
United States, Iran Agree To Hold Talks on Iraq Washignton File 14 May 2007 -- Following on a brief exchange between U.S. and Iranian officials at the Iraq Neighbors' Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Washington and Tehran have agreed to engage in ambassadorial-level discussions about the situation in Iraq.
US Expects Talks With Iran 'in Next Couple of Weeks' VOA 14 May 2007 -- The State Department said Monday it expects U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker to meet with Iranian diplomats within the next couple of weeks to discuss efforts to stabilize Iraq
Iran, US to hold talks on Iraq: Ahmadinejad IRNA 14 May 2007 -- Visiting Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Monday Iran and the United States would hold talks on Iraq security.
Iran critical of Russian handling of Bushehr power plant IRNA 14 May 2007 -- Iranian public opinion is critical of Russian handling of Bushehr power plant, Iranian lawmaker said on Monday.
U.S., Iran Agree To Direct Talks On Iraq RFE/RL 14 May 2007 -- Washington and Tehran say they are prepared to hold ambassador-level talks about Iraq.
AFGHANISTAN-IRAN: UN, Afghan gov't call for humane deportations from Iran IRIN 14 May 2007 -- The United Nations (UN) and the government of Afghanistan have called on Tehran to ensure that the thousands of Afghans who live and work illegally in Iran are deported in an orderly and humane manner.
Iran-US talks on Iraq will take place in Baghdad, White House IRNA 13 May 2007 -- Iran and the United States will meet in Baghdad in the next few weeks to discuss Tehran taking a "productive role" in Iraq's security, the White House spokesman Gordon Johndroe said on Sunday.
Iran, US to hold talks on Iraq: spokesman IRNA 13 May 2007 -- Iran has agreed to hold talks with the US on Iraq, Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Sunday.
Defense minister: Iran to give crushing response to any military attack IRNA 13 May 2007 -- Minister of Defense Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar warned on Sunday that any country who wishes to launch any military attack against Iran will be dealt with with a crushing response.
Hosseini calls for continued talks with Group 5+1 IRNA 13 May 2007 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said on Sunday that continued talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Group 5+1 is the only logical solution to put an end to Iran's nuclear standoff.
Hosseini says Larijani, Solana to talk after consultations IRNA 13 May 2007 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani and the EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana would hold negotiations after conclusion of consultations.
Iran rules out nuclear program suspension RIA Novosti 13 May 2007 -- Iran rules out any suspension of its nuclear program either as a precondition for talks with major world powers or as their outcome, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said Sunday.
Iran still cooperating with IAEA IRNA 12 May 2007 -- Iran on Friday rejected news on Tehran's prevention of IAEA snap inspection of its nuclear facilities at Natanz, Western news resources said Friday night.
Iranian envoy rejects summing-up by NPT confab IRNA 12 May 2007 -- Iran on Friday rejected the summing-up by the preliminary conference on the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), saying it was "unbalanced".
International Businesses Increasingly Shun Iran, U.S. Official Says Washignton File 11 May 2007 -- Targeted economic sanctions against Iran for pursuing nuclear and missile programs are showing results as the international community begins to grasp the risks of dealing with Iranian companies, according to a U.S. Treasury official.
Nuclear Conference Ends After Last-Minute Snag on Iran VOA 11 May 2007 -- A meeting of 130 nations on the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty has ended in Vienna after a last-minute dispute over Iran's nuclear program.
Iran denies having rejected IAEA inspectors' work IRNA 11 May 2007 -- Iran's Ambassador at IAEA here Friday categorically denied report by AFP of Iran's rejecting of IAEA inspectors' work at country's nuclear facilities.
Solana to brief EU FMs on Iran IRNA 11 May 2007 -- European Union Foreign Policy chief Javier Solana is expected to brief the EU Foreign Ministers' Council on Monday on relations with Iran following his meeting with the country's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani in Ankara on 25 April.
FM urges new ground for cooperation with NKorea IRNA 11 May 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Thursday night stressed the importance of removing certain obstacles and preparing new ground for cooperation with North Korea.
North Korea's debt to Iran obstacle for cooperation - Iranian FM RIA Novosti 11 May 2007 -- Tehran considers North Korean debt to Iran as an obstacle to the comprehensive development of relations between the two countries, the Iranian foreign minister said Friday.
State's Burns Warns Iran Faces Additional U.N. Sanctions Washignton File 10 May 2007 --If Iran fails to meet the demands of the U.N. Security Council to suspend its uranium enrichment program in the coming month, the council will be forced to consider a more stringent sanctions resolution, according to a senior State Department official.
Iran/Afghanistan: Repatriations Spark Debate On Tehran's Aims RFE/RL 10 May 2007 -- Iran's forcible repatriation of tens of thousands of Afghan refugees has raised suspicions that Tehran is trying to destabilize Afghanistan, and prompted complaints from the Afghan Foreign Ministry.
Iranian Resistance Group Challenges EU Terror Listing VOA 10 May 2007 -- An Iranian resistance group has gone to court to force the European Union to remove the organization from a terror blacklist and pay it $1.4 million in damages.
Unconditional Talks, solution for Iran's nuclear problems - Blix IRNA 10 May 2007 -- Former IAEA head said here Wednesday evening continuation of direct, unconditional nuclear negotiations between Iran and all involved parties, including US, is best solution for Iran's nuclear problems.
Elham: No link between Moussavian's arrest and nuclear issue IRNA 09 May 2007 -- Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham said on Wednesday that arrest of former member of Iran's nuclear negotiation team Hossein Moussavian had nothing to do with nuclear issue.
Spokesman: Iran's nuclear program is peaceful IRNA 09 May 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said Wednesday that Iran's nuclear program is completely peaceful and there is no reason for concern.
Lawmaker: Iran has not made decision on Swiss nuclear offer yet IRNA 09 May 2007 -- Head of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said Wednesday that Iran has not made decision about Swiss offer on the nuclear program.
Military jet crashes, pilot dies IRNA 09 May 2007 -- Iranian military jet fighter crashed in the southwestern province on Wednesday with the pilot who reportedly died.
Iran: Expelled Afghans Face Difficult Conditions On Return RFE/RL 09 May 2007 -- Tehran has expelled some 30,000 Afghans from Iran since mid-April in an attempt to repatriate 1 million unregistered Afghan refugees by March 2008
Envoy urges nuclear states to fulfill disarmament commitments IRNA 09 May 2007 -- An Iranian envoy has urged countries possessing nuclear weapons to fulfill their commitments concerning full disarmament.
Soltanieh: Iran's agenda text acceptance, a big success IRNA 08 May 2007 -- Iran's IAEA Ambassador Ali-Asghar Soltanieh aid on Tuesday that acceptance of the NPT agenda is a big success for Iran.
Big Power Envoys to Convene Again on Iran Nuclear Issue VOA 08 May 2007 -- Senior diplomats from the five permanent U.N. Security Council member countries and Germany convene in Berlin this week to discuss efforts to persuade Iran to halt uranium enrichment.
Venue, date of Larijani-Solana talks not fixed yet: SNSC official IRNA 08 May 2007 -- The venue and date of future talks between Iran's Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani and the EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana have not been determined yet, a SNSC official said here Tuesday.
Iran Accepts Compromise on Agenda of Nuclear Conference VOA 08 May 2007 -- Iran has accepted a compromise on the agenda of a 130-nation nuclear conference meeting in Vienna, averting the collapse of the talks.
Iran Accepts Compromise Agenda At Nuclear Conference RFE/RL 08 May 2007 -- Iran has agreed to a modified agenda at a UN nonproliferation conference, saving the meeting from collapse.
Iran, EU likely to discuss nuclear dossier in Switzerland RIA Novosti 07 May 2007 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator and the EU's foreign policy chief are likely to hold another round of nuclear negotiations in Switzerland, Iran's Fars news agency quoted an informed source Monday.
Mottaki: 'We are Ready to Talk' IRNA 06 May 2007 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in an interview with Time magazine that Iran is ready for talks with the US officials.
Iran and US Hold Mid-level Talks; Iraq Urges More VOA 04 May 2007 -- There was a rare mid-level meeting Friday between Iranian and U.S. diplomats at an international conference on Iraq
Larijani: Iran helpful in Iraq's security IRNA 04 May 2007 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said Thursday that Iran plays a constructive role in helping establish security in neighboring Iraq.
UN Nuclear Treaty Conference Stalled by Iran's Objections VOA 03 May 2007 -- A U.N. conference aimed at improving the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty has been stalled again by Iranian objections to the agenda.
President: Iran never gives up inalienable right IRNA 03 May 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that Iranian nation is entitled to make complete use of all of its nuclear capacity and will never give up its inalienable right.
President: Iranian nation defends nuclear rights IRNA 03 May 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Thursday that Iranian nation defends the nuclear rights enshrined by Non-Proliferation Treaty.
FM: Sharm el-Sheikh confab to attract support for Iraqis people IRNA 03 May 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Thursday that the international conference on Iraq should mainly aim to attract the support of countries to restore security in the country.
Iran: U.S. Official Says Tehran Has 'No Right To Nuclear Weapons' RFE/RL 03 May 2007 -- U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns was in London for talks on Iran's nuclear program with British and EU officials
Iran: Former Nuclear Negotiator Arrested On Security Charges RFE/RL 03 May 2007 -- Hossein Musavian, a former official in Iran's National Security Council and onetime member of Iran's nuclear negotiating team, has been detained in Tehran on security charges.>
World Powers Warn Iran Of Further Sanctions RFE/RL 03 May 2007 -- World powers have warned Iran of even more UN sanctions if it does not halt its uranium-enrichment work, which the West suspects could be used to build nuclear weapons.
Larijani calls for attention to Iraqi nation's interests IRNA 02 May 2007 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said on Wednesday the international meeting on Iraqi security in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh should pay heed to interests of the Iraqi people.
Iran: A Suspicious Tehran To Attend Iraqi Summit RFE/RL 02 May 2007 -- Iran says it will attend the regional Iraqi security conference to be held in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on May 3-4, but only to discuss Iraq-related affairs.
Soltanieh criticizes possessors of nuclear weapons IRNA 02 May 2007 -- Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali-Asghar Soltaniyeh here Tuesday criticized the countries possessing nuclear weapons for violating NPT Article 6.
Soltanieh rejects agenda proposed for 2010 NPT revision confab IRNA 02 May 2007 -- Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali-Asghar Soltaniyeh said on Wednesday that the proposed agenda for the preliminary NPT meeting is unacceptable.
President: Iran won't withdraw from its nuclear rights IRNA 02 May 2007 -- President Ahmadinejad said Iranians will not withdraw from their nuclear rights and using peaceful nuclear technology is Iran's absolute right.
Next round of Larijani-Solana talks due next week - Burns RIA Novosti 02 May 2007 -- The next round of talks between Iran's top nuclear negotiator and the EU high representative on foreign and security policy will be held next week, a high-ranking U.S. official said Wednesday.
Iran intends to fully exercise its nuclear rights - president RIA Novosti 02 May 2007 -- Iran intends to fully exercise its rights in the nuclear sphere and will not back down "a jot" under pressure from the international community, the Iranian president said Wednesday.
Meeting of top U.S., Iran diplomats still to be decided upon - Mottaki RIA Novosti 02 May 2007 -- No decision has yet been made to hold a meeting between top Iranian and the U.S. diplomats in Egypt, an Iranian news agency said Wednesday.
Iran arrests ex-nuclear negotiator RIA Novosti 02 May 2007 -- Iranian authorities have arrested a former senior official and nuclear negotiator, Iran's IRNA news agency reported Wednesday, citing an unnamed source in the country's judiciary.
Iran capable of nuclear centrifuges mass production - Velayati RIA Novosti 02 May 2007 -- An Iranian high-ranking official said Wednesday his country is capable of mass producing uranium enrichment centrifuges.
Soltanieh criticizes possessors of nuclear weapons IRNA 01 May 2007 -- Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali-Asghar Soltaniyeh here Tuesday criticized the countries possessing nuclear weapons for violating NPT Article 6.
Spokesman: Iran does not need foreigners' advice IRNA 01 May 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini here Tuesday in reaction to the remarks of US President George Bush, said that given its ancient civilization and culture, Iran has always selected its approach to national progress independently and without the need to seek foreigners' advice.
Certain claims to be answered at Preliminary NPT Conference - Soltaniyeh IRNA 01 May 2007 -- Iran's ambassador and permanent envoy at international organizations said here Monday Iran would answer certain baseless claims and questions at Preliminary NPT Conference.
U.S./EU: Summit Presents United Front On Missile Defense, Iran RFE/RL 01 May 2007 -- The United States and Europe have presented a united front on Iran's nuclear program and Russia's objections to a missile-defense system that includes components in Poland and the Czech Republic.

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