October 2007 - Iran Special Weapons News

Deciphering Iran's Political Paradox VOA 31 Oct 2007 -- Iran is not a Western-style democracy. Most analysts say it is a society riddled with problems -- an Islamic theocracy challenged by rising discontent.
IAEA, sole legal body to verify Iran N-activities - Embassy IRNA 31 Oct 2007 -- The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in London Wednesday welcomed the recent remarks by Director-General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohammed ElBaradei in the ongoing nuclear negotiations.
President Ahmadinejad: Iran to continue cooperation with IAEA IRNA 31 Oct 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday evening that Tehran would firmly continue its cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog.
Iraq's 1st vice president: Iran always assist Iraq at hard times IRNA 31 Oct 2007 -- Iraqi First Vice President Adel Abdul al-Mahdi said on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic of Iran did not leave the Iraqi nation alone during the toughest situation and hardship.
Iran pledges to develop cooperation with Russia, IAEA RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2007 -- Iran's president told Russia's foreign minister on Tuesday evening that Tehran wants closer ties with Russia and the United Nations nuclear watchdog.
Iran to present new settlement plan for Iraq - Iranian FM RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2007 -- Tehran is ready to propose new measures to settle the situation in Iraq at an upcoming international conference on Iraq due 2-3 November, Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Wednesday.
Kuchins: Russians Working Hard to Resolve Iranian Nuclear Crisis cfr.org 30 Oct 2007
Ahmadinejad: Tehran not interested in talks with Washington IRNA 30 Oct 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Tuesday that Tehran is not at all interested in talks with Washington and Iranian nation does not have any need for the US.
Second day of Iran-IAEA talks winds up IRNA 30 Oct 2007 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) concluded the second day of talks here Tuesday.
Second day of Iran-IAEA talks begins IRNA 30 Oct 2007 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) started the second day of their talks here Tuesday.
President reject "hollow" US unilateral sanctions on Iran IRNA 30 Oct 2007 -- America's recent unilateral sanctions against Iran over its peaceful nuclear activities are "hollow," President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday.
Iran will continue constructive cooperation with IAEA: envoy IRNA 30 Oct 2007 -- Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaei here on Monday said Tehran is determined to continue constructive cooperation with the IAEA in order to resolve the remaining issues.
Iran calls for more decisive IAEA role IRNA 30 Oct 2007 -- Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaei here on Monday called on IAEA to play a decisive role by vigorously pursuing a balanced and non-discriminatory application of the provisions of the NPT and the IAEA safeguards.
Iran calls for end to terrorist moves from northern Iraq IRNA 30 Oct 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Monday that cross-border terrorist operations from northern Iraq is detrimental to the entire region calling for international action to stem such crimes.
Iranian cooperation and transparency crucial, UN nuclear watchdog chief says UN News Centre 29 Oct 2007 -- "Active cooperation and transparency" on Iran's part are key in resolving outstanding issues over the country's nuclear ambitions, the head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) told the General Assembly today.
U.S. sanctions will not affect Iran - Ahmadinejad RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday fresh U.S. sanctions against Iran, imposed last week, would not affect the country's economy.
Kissinger Calls for Dialogue Between US, Iran VOA 30 Oct 2007 -- A former U.S. secretary of state is urging his government to open talks with Iran over its nuclear programs.
Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss Iraq-Turkey border tension IRNA 29 Oct 2007 -- Foreign Minister of Iran Manouchehr Mottaki discussed major regional developments particularly Iraq-Turkey border tensions in a meeting here Monday with his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Mouallem.
Iran, IAEA talks on P1, P2 centrifuges kick off IRNA 29 Oct 2007 -- Iran Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Javad Vaeedi and visiting Deputy IAEA Chief for Safeguards Olli Heinonen began a new round of talks on P1 and P2 centrifuges on Monday.
Saeedi hopes Iran, IAEA finalize issue of centrifuges IRNA 29 Oct 2007 -- Deputy Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization for International Affairs Mohammad Saeedi hoped here Monday that Iran and the IAEA would finalize the issue of P1 and P2 centrifuges in this round of negotiations.
Iran: Diplomat's Removal Highlights Battle At The Top RFE/RL 29 Oct 2007 -- Ali Larijani's sudden departure from the post of Iran's top nuclear negotiator has caused consternation abroad and political repercussions at home.
U.S. senator believes Russia against Iran going nuclear RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2007 -- Russia does not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon and will support global efforts to convince Tehran to end its nuclear research, a senior U.S. senator has said.
Iran ready to use suicide bombers if attacked RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2007 -- Iran could use suicide bombers from its Basij paramilitary force if enemies launch an attack from the Persian Gulf, a naval deputy commander in the Revolutionary Guards said on Monday.
ElBaradei says no evidence Iran is making nuclear arms IRNA 28 Oct 2007 -- There is no evidence that Iran is building nuclear weapons, IAEA Director-General Mohamed ElBaradei said on Sunday.
Hosseini: Iranian armed forces give firm response to invaders IRNA 28 Oct 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said on Sunday that the Iranian armed forces would give a crushing response to any invader who dare to violate the country's territorial integrity.
Iran's mission at UN condemns US sanctions IRNA 27 Oct 2007 -- The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, in a press release on Saturday, condemned US unilateral sanctions against Iran.
Mottaki: Iran's nuclear program, indigenous, logical IRNA 27 Oct 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Saturday that Iran's peaceful nuclear program is indigenous, logical and rational.
Iranian missiles no threats to any countries: Defense minister IRNA 27 Oct 2007 -- Iranian missiles are no threats to any states and would only pound those who violate the country's boundaries, Defense Minister Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad Najjar said on Saturday.
Iranian missiles threaten no country - defense minister RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2007 -- Iranian missiles present no threat to any country, the Islamic Republic's defense minister said Saturday.
Patience needed in cooperation with IAEA, Larijani says IRNA 26 Oct 2007 -- Supreme Leader's Representative at Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said on Friday patience and perseverance are needed in advancing cooperation with IAEA.
Iran's nuclear negotiator attacks U.S. sanctions RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2007 -- Iran's new chief nuclear negotiator said on Friday that by introducing new sanctions against Tehran the United States would only isolate itself.
Iran to give crushing response to possible attacks: minister IRNA 25 Oct 2007 -- Iran's Interior Minister Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi here on Wednesday warned against any possible military attack against Iran, promising that Iran's response would be crushing.
U.S. Sanctions On Iran Take Crisis To New Level RFE/RL 25 Oct 2007 -- With one fell swoop of the U.S. government's pen, Washington has hit Iran with some of the strongest U.S. unilateral sanctions since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, singling out Iran's Defense Ministry, Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), and its elite Quds Force in a move that is likely to send the crisis over Tehran's nuclear program to a new level of tension and uncertainty.
Remarks with Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2007
Fact Sheet: Designation of Iranian Entities and Individuals for Proliferation Activities and Support for Terrorism US Dept. of the Treasury 25 Oct 2007 -- The U.S. Government is taking several major actions today to counter Iran's bid for nuclear capabilities and support for terrorism by exposing Iranian banks, companies and individuals that have been involved in these dangerous activities and by cutting them off from the U.S. financial system.
United States Sets Sanctions Against Iranian Revolutionary Guard Washington File 25 Oct 2007 -- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is the target of a new set of U.S. sanctions against its support for international terrorism and role in proliferating weapons of mass destruction.
Iran Denounces New US Sanctions VOA 25 Oct 2007 -- Iran has denounced new U.S. sanctions designating Tehran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a proliferator of weapons of mass destruction and its elite Quds force as a supporter of terrorism in the Middle East.
US Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, Major Banks VOA 25 Oct 2007 -- The United States has imposed wide-ranging new sanctions against Iran in a further effort to pressure Tehran to halt nuclear activities seen as weapons-related. Targets of the new sanctions include the Iranian defense ministry and the Revolutionary Guards Corps
US Announces New Sanctions Against Iranian Military, Banks VOA 25 Oct 2007 -- The United States is imposing new sanctions against Iran's military, three state-owned banks and more than 20 individuals accused of supporting terrorist activities in the Middle East.
Pakistan/Iran: The Baluchi Minority's 'Forgotten Conflict' RFE/RL 25 Oct 2007 -- The Baluchi minority in southwestern Pakistan and southeastern Iran is increasingly marginalized, discriminated against by the state, and suffers from limited access to the benefits of citizenship, according to political observers and human rights groups.
Larijani: Iran always supports negotiations IRNA 24 Oct 2007 -- Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader at the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that Iran would always support negotiations to resolve its nuclear standoff with the West.
Israel PM says Russia pledged not to supply nuclear fuel to Iran RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2007 -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that during his visit to Moscow last week, the Russian president assured him that Moscow would not supply nuclear fuel to Iran, the Haaretz daily reported.
Iranian leader calls 'nuclear dossier' worthless stack of paper RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2007 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dismissed on Wednesday the UN Security Council's document on Iran's nuclear program as a worthless pile of paper.
Solana says Iran talks in Rome constructive RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2007 -- Europe's foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Wednesday talks with Iranian nuclear negotiators in Rome were constructive and would continue before late November when Tehran faces new UN sanctions.
EU, Iran Hold Nuclear Talks VOA 24 Oct 2007 -- European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana said a meeting in Rome with Iran's new top negotiator on Tehran's nuclear program was "constructive".
Jalili: Iran will strongly pursue nuclear policy IRNA 23 Oct 2007 -- New Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed Jalili said on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic of Iran will strongly pursue its nuclear diplomacy.
Iran, the party to set conditions in nuclear talks: President IRNA 23 Oct 2007 -- Iran is the one that should set conditions during nuclear talks, visiting President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran said here Tuesday.
Why Did Iran's Ahmadinejad Cut Short Armenia Visit? RFE/RL 23 Oct 2007 -- Amid speculation over why Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad suddenly cut short a visit to Armenia today, senior Armenian officials have told RFE/RL that it may have been due to the "deteriorating health" of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran: Public-Transport Bill Offers Window On Political Divide RFE/RL 23 Oct 2007 -- Iran's parliament recently approved the outlines of a government bill to expand public transportation as part of a continuing official bid to curb the use of cars and reduce costly fuel imports.
British PM Says Britain to Seek More Sanctions Against Iran VOA 23 Oct 2007 -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says his government will seek more sanctions against Iran for its controversial nuclear program.
Cheney: Iran Supports Terror, Threatens Middle East Peace AFPS 22 Oct 2007 -- The regime in Iran actively supports terrorism and is directly involved in efforts to disrupt U.S. and allied efforts to stabilize Iraq, Vice President Richard B. Cheney said during a speech yesterday.
Iran: Military Flaunts New Capabilities As Tensions Rise RFE/RL 22 Oct 2007 -- As tensions with the United States rise over Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional security issues, Tehran has been flaunting its military capabilities and asserting its preparedness in the face of a possible attack.
Energy Relations To Dominate Ahmadinejad's Armenia Visit RFE/RL 22 Oct 2007 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad arrives in Armenia today for a two-day visit.
Iran's foreign minister says sanctions will not work RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2007 -- The Iranian foreign minister wrote to his French counterpart on Monday stating that threats of further sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program would not work, Iranian media said.
U.S. sanctions against Iran could threaten LUKoil project RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2007 -- Russia's largest independent crude producer LUKoil [RTS: LKOH] said on Monday that possible U.S. sanctions against Iran could threaten the company's Anaran oil project in the Islamic Republic.
Solana says ready to meet with Iran's new nuclear negotiator RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2007 -- European Union foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, is ready to meet in Rome on Tuesday with Iran's new nuclear negotiator, his spokesman said.
Iran Criticizes France for Pushing for EU Sanctions Against Tehran VOA 22 Oct 2007 -- Iran has criticized France for pushing for European Union sanctions against Tehran over its controversial nuclear program.
Iran-IAEA negotiations underway on P1, P2 centrifuges, Hosseini IRNA 21 Oct 2007 -- Negotiations between Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are underway in Tehran on P1 and P2 centrifuges, Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said on Sunday.
Iran's nuclear approaches, objectives unchangeable: Hosseini IRNA 21 Oct 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini here on Sunday announced that no change will be made in approaches and objectives of Iran's peaceful nuclear program
New SNSC secretary appointed IRNA 20 Oct 2007 -- Deputy foreign minister Saeed Jalili has been appointed as new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) to replace Ali Larijani, it was announced here Saturday.
Mottaki: US is aware of consequences of military attacks on Iran IRNA 20 Oct 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here on Saturday strongly rejected any US military action against Iran and said, "We have warned Washington of the consequences of a military attack on Iran and they are fully aware of the aftermath of such madness."
Larijani may also attend talks with Solana: Elham IRNA 20 Oct 2007 -- Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham said here Saturday that the just resigned top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani may also attend talks with the European Union foreign policy chief, Javier Solana in Rome, Italy, on Tuesday.
Larijani resigns IRNA 20 Oct 2007 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani has resigned his post, it was announced here on Saturday.
Iran's Top Nuclear Negotiator Resigns RFE/RL 20 Oct 2007 -- Ali Larijani, Iran's main negotiator with the international community over the country's disputed nuclear program, has resigned, raising questions about the direction Tehran will now take.
Iran warns it can fire 11,000 rockets in one minute if attacked RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2007 -- Iran has the capability to fire 11,000 rockets at enemy bases within one minute if the country is attacked, a top commander in the Revolutionary Guards Corps said on Saturday.
Iran's Chief Nuclear Negotiator Steps Down VOA 20 Oct 2007 -- Iran says its top nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani, has resigned. He will be replaced by a relatively unknown deputy foreign minister with close ties to the Iranian president
Afghan Foreign Minister Disputes Claim Iran Arming Taliban Militants VOA 19 Oct 2007 -- Afghanistan's foreign minister says there is no evidence that Iran is supplying weapons to Taliban insurgents, despite U.S. claims.
US arrogant attitudes pave way for 'World War III': Cleric IRNA 19 Oct 2007 -- Tehran's substitute Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami condemned recent remarks by US President George W.Bush and said the US arrogant attitudes, not Iran's peaceful nuclear activities, can pave the way for World War III President Bush, in his remarks on Wednesday, threatened that the world should convince Iran to abandon its nuclear activities to avoid World War III.
Afghanistan Investigating Iran Link to High-Powered Taliban Bombs VOA 18 Oct 2007 -- Afghanistan's defense minister says his government is gathering evidence on the source of sophisticated weapons found in the hands of Taliban fighters
US Military: Intercepted Afghan Weapons Came From Iran VOA 18 Oct 2007 -- The top commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan says weapons intercepted in the country last month originated in Iran.
Israeli PM Travels to Russia for Talks on Iran's Nuclear Program VOA 18 Oct 2007 -- Israeli and Russian leaders are holding talks in Moscow on the nuclear crisis with Iran
Bush warns of World War III if Iran develops atom bomb RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2007 -- U.S. President George W. Bush warned on Wednesday that if Iran develops nuclear weapons, the result could be a new world war.
Bush and Putin Disagree on Iran VOA 17 Oct 2007 -- Russia's President Vladimir Putin says he supports Iran's pursuit of nuclear energy
Iran: Top U.S. Official Says Financial Clampdown Is Working RFE/RL 17 Oct 2007 -- If the United States is waging a financial war against Iran, as some Western media say, then Stuart Levey might be seen as the commanding general in the battle to force Tehran to halt its atomic program, which Washington says masks a secret drive for nuclear weapons.
EU's Solana, Iran's Larijani to hold nuclear talks Oct. 23 RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2007 -- The EU's foreign policy and security chief and Iran's top nuclear negotiator will hold talks on Tehran's controversial nuclear program in Rome October 23, an Iranian official said on Wednesday.
Putin: Delay in completion of Bushehr power plant has no political reason IRNA 16 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the delay in completion of Bushehr power plant has no political reason and Russia is seriously working to complete it as soon as possible.
Putin: Russia to run Bushehr nuclear power plant at the earliest IRNA 16 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that delay in completion of Bushehr nuclear power plant is not politically motivated and Russia is serious about finishing the job as soon as possible but there are some minor issues which should first be resolved.
Iran, Russia officials discuss completion of Bushehr nuclear plant IRNA 16 Oct 2007 -- Chairman of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Reza Aqazadeh and chief of Russian Federal Nuclear Power Agency Sergei Kiriyenko were present at the venue where President Vladimir Putin held talks with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday.
Rafsanjani: Suspension of nuclear activities unacceptable IRNA 16 Oct 2007 -- Expediency Council (EC) Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Tuesday that the suspension of peaceful nuclear activities by Iran is an unacceptable condition for nuclear talks.
Putin: Russia to continue nuclear cooperation with Iran IRNA 16 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking at a joint press conference on the sidelines of the second Caspian Sea littoral states summit here Tuesday underlined that Russia is to continue nuclear cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Russia And Iran: Odd Couple In Tehran? RFE/RL 16 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran's President Mahmud Ahmadinejad met for talks in Tehran today during the first visit to the Iranian capital by a Kremlin leader since 1943.
Iran hopes to resolve nuclear issue soon - president RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2007 -- Iran hopes to resolve the issue of its controversial nuclear program in the nearest future, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday.
Putin Warns Against Use of Force on Landmark Visit to Iran VOA 16 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned against the use of military force in the Caspian region
Putin rejects western intimidation tactics over Iran's nuclear program IRNA 15 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly rejected western intimidation tactics against Iran over its nuclear program.
Psychological warfare by western intelligence services to cancel Putin's visit to Tehran IRNA 15 Oct 2007 -- On the verge of upcoming Caspian Sea littoral states summit in Tehran, the western intelligence services have launched a psychological warfare to call off the visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Tehran.
US efforts to isolate Iran, futile - Hosseini IRNA 15 Oct 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Monday that the US efforts to isolate Iran have so far got nowhere.
Iran to consider any plan implying its enrichment right IRNA 15 Oct 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mohammad-Ali Hosseini, said Monday that any plan implying Iran's right to enrichment will be taken into consideration by Tehran.
Iran rejects rumor about possible assassination plot against Putin IRNA 15 Oct 2007 -- Spokesman of Iranian foreign ministry on Sunday evening categorically rejected a rumor propagated by certain media about a possible terrorist attempt against Russian President Vladimir Putin during his forthcoming visit to Tehran.
Iran may join Caspian naval force if sea status clarified RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2007 -- Iran will join a Russian-proposed joint naval task force in the Caspian region only after the legal status of the Caspian Sea has been determined, an Iranian analyst said on Monday.
Alleged Plot To Kill Putin In Iran Overshadows Landmark Trip RFE/RL 15 Oct 2007 -- An alleged plot by suicide bombers in Iran to assassinate Russian President Vladmir Putin has cast a shadow over his landmark trip to Tehran today to attend a summit of Caspian Sea heads of state.
Putin Going to Iran Despite Reported Death Plot VOA 15 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is going ahead with his planned trip to Iran, despite reports of an assassination plot against him in that country
NPP talks between Russia and Iran at final stage - Iran RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2007 -- The talks between Russian and Iranian experts on the Bushehr NPP construction, in south Iran, are at the final stage, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said Monday.
Russia: Unilateral Sanctions, Threat of Military Action Hamper Iran Nuclear Negotiations VOA 12 Oct 2007 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says unilateral sanctions and the threat of military action against Iran hamper negotiations with Tehran on its nuclear program.
Iran, IAEA wrap up technical talks IRNA 11 Oct 2007 -- Iranian and the International Atomic Energy Agency officials on Thursday ended their almost thirteen-hour talks on P1 and P2 centrifuges, thus wrapping up their third and final day of negotiations.
Iran says nuclear talks with IAEA "productive"RIA Novosti 11 Oct 2007 -- Iran and experts from the UN nuclear watchdog are satisfied with the results of the recent talks on Tehran's controversial nuclear program, Iran's deputy nuclear negotiator said on Thursday.
Iran and IAEA talks conclude in TehranRIA Novosti 11 Oct 2007 -- The second round of talks between Iranian leaders and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) officials over the Islamic Republic's controversial nuclear program ended on Thursday in Tehran.
Iran, IAEA wrap up 2nd day of technical talks IRNA 10 Oct 2007 -- Iranian and the International Atomic Energy Agency officials on Wednesday ended their almost six-hour talks on P1 and P2 centrifuges, thus wrapping up their second day of negotiations.
Russia Calls for Transparent Iranian Nuclear Program VOA 10 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says Iran's nuclear program must become more transparent
Iran: Ebadi Says Military Attack 'Would Worsen Our Situation' RFE/RL 10 Oct 2007 -- Shirin Ebadi, the Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, says rights abuses have worsened in Iran in the past year, but that military action is not the solution to Iran's domestic problems
Ebadi Warns U.S. Strike Would Worsen Iran Rights Situation RFE/RL 10 Oct 2007 -- Iran's top human rights lawyer has warned that a potential U.S. military strike against Iran would worsen the country's human rights situation by giving the government an excuse to intensify its crackdown on critics.
Sarkozy signals rapprochement with Russia over Iran nuclear program RIA Novosti 10 Oct 2007 -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Wednesday that Russian and French positions had become closer with regard to Iran's nuclear program.
Putin Says No 'Objective' Evidence That Iran is Seeking Nuclear Bomb VOA 10 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow has not seen any "objective" evidence that Iran is trying to build a nuclear weapon.
Iran-IAEA technical talks resume IRNA 09 Oct 2007 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency resumed technical talks on the P1 and P2 centrifuges in Tehran on Tuesday.
IAEA, Iranian Officials Hold Talks in Tehran VOA 09 Oct 2007 -- A delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency has held a first day of talks with Iranian officials in Tehran, to try to clear up questions about the country's controversial nuclear program.
Iran to provide uranium enrichment data to IAEA - agency RIA Novosti 09 Oct 2007 -- Iran is ready to provide the United Nations nuclear watchdog with information on the country's uranium enrichment facilities, state news agency IRNA said on Tuesday, citing official sources.
Iraq, Iran Reopen Border In Kurdish Region RFE/RL 08 Oct 2007 -- Iraqi and Iranian authorities have reopened all border crossings in the Kurdish semi-autonomous north of Iraq that were closed following Iranian cross-border shelling.
IAEA official due in Tehran for talks about P1, P2 centrifuges IRNA 08 Oct 2007 -- Deputy director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Olli Heinonen, will arrive in Tehran Monday evening to discuss with Iranian officials issues related to P1 and P2 centrifuges, a senior Iranian official said Monday.
Hosseini: Iran ready to help US leave Iraq IRNA 07 Oct 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Sunday that Iran is ready to help American troops leave Iraq if they wish to.
Hosseini: Next round of Iran-IAEA talks on Tuesday IRNA 07 Oct 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said Sunday that the next round of Iran-IAEA talks will be held in Tehran on October 9.
Hosseini: Iran's policies on Iraq, nuclear program clear IRNA 07 Oct 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Sunday that Iran's stances on Iraq and on its own peaceful nuclear activities are clear and transparent.
Iran-US talks will be possible when US makes fundamental overhaul in its approach toward Iran, president IRNA 07 Oct 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday that negotiations with the US will be possible when the US makes a fundamental overhaul in its approach toward Iran.
Iran says will continue uranium enrichment RIA Novosti 07 Oct 2007 -- Iran is prepared for talks with six world powers mediating Tehran's controversial nuclear program but will not suspend its uranium enrichment, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said Sunday.
OIC chief supports latest Iran-IAEA agreement IRNA 06 Oct 2007 -- Secretary-General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu Friday afternoon supported latest agreement between Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog.
No impasse in Iran's N-case: Ahmadinejad IRNA 05 Oct 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Friday said the Iranian nation has never faced an impasse in its peaceful nuclear case.
Mottaki: Iran to answer IAEA questions IRNA 05 Oct 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Friday that based on a decision made by Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Tehran is to provide response to several questions posed by the Agency.
Iran: Warnings Hint At Greater Role By Revolutionary Guard In Muzzling Critics RFE/RL 05 Oct 2007 -- Mohammad Ali Jafari, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said on September 29 that the "main responsibility" of the corps now is to counter "internal threats."
Iran welcomes foreign investment in nuclear sector RIA Novosti 05 Oct 2007 -- Iran would welcome foreign investment in its nuclear industry, but will not abandon its uranium enrichment program, the Islamic Republic's president said Friday.
Full text of Mottaki's address at OIC FMs conference IRNA 04 Oct 2007 -- The following is the full text of Iran Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki's statement before the Annual Coordination Meeting of the OIC Foreign Ministers in New York.
IAEA chief expects resolution on Iran nuclear case in 2-3 months RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2007 -- The chief of the UN nuclear watchdog said Thursday the international community should give Iran more time to show its nuclear program is peaceful.
Bush Says Leaving Iraq Would Embolden Iran VOA 03 Oct 2007 -- President Bush says pulling U.S. troops out of Iraq before the government there can take over its own security would embolden neighboring Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister Says US Threats Not Helpful to Resolving Nuclear Issue VOA 03 Oct 2007 -- Following a week of intense international pressure on Iran to comply with U.N. resolutions demanding it suspend uranium enrichment, Tehran's top diplomat says his country is cooperating with the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency and wants a peaceful solution to the crisis
IAEA Chief Says Iran Must Come Clean Or Face 'Backfire' RFE/RL 03 Oct 2007 -- Muhammad el-Baradei, the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, has warned Iran that it must "come clean" about its controversial uranium-enrichment activities or face new UN sanctions.
IRGC part of Iran's armed forces: Mottaki IRNA 02 Oct 2007 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is part of Iran's Armed Forces and was established after the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Monday.
French foreign minister insists on sanctions against Iran RIA Novosti 02 Oct 2007 -- France's foreign minister said on Tuesday that additional sanctions should be imposed on Iran in connection with the country's nuclear program.

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