November 2007 - Iran Special Weapons News

British Court Orders Iran's Mujahedeen Be Removed From Terrorist List VOA 30 Nov 2007 -- A British court has ordered the government to remove the Iranian opposition group, the People's Mujahedeen, from its list of terrorist organizations
Russian official: Bushehr nuclear power plant fuel ready to be delivered IRNA 30 Nov 2007 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors wrapped up their work on inspecting the first consignment of nuclear fuel for Bushehr nuclear power plant in a company in Nevosibirisk city.
Mottaki: US was defeated in facing Iran over nuclear issue IRNA 30 Nov 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Thursday that the US failed in dealing with Iran over its nuclear issue.
Europe, Iran Discuss Nuclear Issue, No Progress Reported VOA 30 Nov 2007 -- Europe's top diplomat met in London Friday with Iran's main nuclear negotiator to discuss possible new initiatives in the dispute over Iran's nuclear program
IAEA approves Russian nuclear fuel for Iran RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2007 -- The UN nuclear watchdog has approved the quality of Russian nuclear fuel due to be delivered to an Iranian nuclear power plant, a Russian nuclear fuel supplier said on Friday.
Iran says new UN sanctions over nuclear program unlikely this year RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2007 -- Iran's foreign minister expressed doubts on Friday that the UN Security Council will impose new, tougher sanctions against the country over its nuclear program this year.
Iran, EU officials to hold nuclear talks in London RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2007 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator, Saeed Jalili, and the EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana, will meet on Friday in London to continue discussions of Iran's controversial nuclear program.
Iranian, EU Officials Discuss Nuclear Program VOA 30 Nov 2007 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili says he had good discussions Friday with EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana, but Solana says he was disappointed by the talks.
IAEA report nullifies enemies' efforts IRNA 29 Nov 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Wednesday that the recent report by the UN nuclear watchdog on Iran's nuclear program nullified efforts made by enemies.
Questioning Iran's 'Urgent Need' For Nuclear Energy RFE/RL 29 Nov 2007 -- Over the past week, senior Iranian officials have repeated the claim that Iran, despite its massive reserves of natural gas and oil, desperately needs to develop nuclear energy
Six nuclear mediators to talk tougher sanctions for Iran Dec. 1 RIA Novosti 29 Nov 2007 -- Six countries mediating in a longstanding nuclear dispute with Iran will gather in Paris on Saturday to discuss new tougher sanctions against the country, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday.
Ahmadinejad: IAEA Report Great Victory for Iran VOA 29 Nov 2007 -- Iran's president says a recent U.N. nuclear agency report that credits Tehran with progress in revealing details about its nuclear program is a great victory for Iran.
Tehran prosecutor reverses judge's verdict on Mousavian IRNA 28 Nov 2007 -- Tehran prosecutor general reversed Wednesday a verdict delivered by a judge to clear Hossein Mousavian of charges levelled against him.
Ahmadinejad: IAEA report a big victory for Iranian nation IRNA 28 Nov 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Wednesday that the International Atomic Energy Agency's report confirming Iran's peaceful nuclear activities marks an absolute victory for Iranian nation.
Speaker: Iran to continue talks with IAEA, Europe IRNA 28 Nov 2007 -- Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said here Wednesday that Iran will continue talks with the UN nuclear watchdog and Europe on its nuclear case.
Call for Mousavian open trial should have been made before court session: Speaker IRNA 28 Nov 2007 -- The call for holding an open trial for Hussein Mousavian should have be made before his court hearing, Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said on Wednesday.
Publish texts of Mousavian's talks with foreigners: President IRNA 28 Nov 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday called for publishing of the texts of Hossein Mousavian's talks with foreigners.
Larijani rules out crisis period IRNA 28 Nov 2007 -- Supreme Leader's Representative to Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani on Tuesday ruled out the idea that Iran is passing crisis period, but, said the situation is sensitive.
Iran calls Mideast peace conference a failure RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2007 -- Iran's president said on Wednesday that the Middle East peace conference held in Annapolis was doomed to failure, and produced no substantial results.
Iranian Navy receives stealth-capable submarine - national TV RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2007 -- Iran's Navy commissioned Wednesday a domestically designed and produced light submarine featuring extended stealth capability and strong firepower, state television reported.
Russia urges recognition of Iran's nuclear cooperation with UN RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2007 -- The refusal to acknowledge Iran's cooperation with the UN over its controversial nuclear program reduces the possibility of an eventual solution to the dispute, Russia's foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Larijani rules out crisis period IRNA 27 Nov 2007 -- Supreme Leader's Representative to Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani on Tuesday ruled out the idea that Iran is passing crisis period, but, said the situation is sensitive.
US anti-Iran overture indicates its weakness - Elham IRNA 27 Nov 2007 -- Government spokesman, Gholam-Hossein Elham said on Tuesday that Washington efforts to pressure Iran and its lobbying for economic sanctions indicated its weakness and isolation.
Iran Announces Development Of Longer-Range Missile RFE/RL 27 Nov 2007 -- Iran has announced it has developed a new ballistic missile with a range of some 2,000 kilometers.
Iran develops new long-range missile RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2007 -- Iran has produced a missile with a range of 2,000 kilometers (1,240 miles), the country's defense minister announced on Tuesday.
Iran rules out discussion of enrichment moratorium at EU talks RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2007 -- Iran does not intend to discuss demands that it suspend uranium enrichment at upcoming talks with the 27-nation bloc's foreign policy chief, a government spokesman said on Tuesday.
International Pressure Best Response to Iranian Threat, Gates Says AFPS 26 Nov 2007 -- The best way to confront Iran's nuclear weapons program is through international diplomatic pressure, and military force should remain a last resort, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today at Kansas State University.
Haddad-Adel: Tehran to continue cooperation with IAEA IRNA 26 Nov 2007 -- Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said on Monday that Iran will continue cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) within the framework of international regulations.
Iranian Supreme Leader Says Mideast Conference 'Doomed to Failure' VOA 26 Nov 2007 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the U.S.-hosted Mideast conference this week is doomed to failure.
Iran spiritual leader says U.S. Mideast peace forum doomed RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2007 -- Iran's spiritual leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has predicted that the U.S.-sponsored Middle East peace conference due to take place in Annapolis on Tuesday will be a failure.
Iranian Fighter Jet Crashes Into Oman Sea VOA 26 Nov 2007 -- Iran's state news agency says an Iranian fighter jet has crashed into the Oman Sea off the country's southeastern coast.
Iran, capable of enrichment under IAEA supervision - Hosseini IRNA 25 Nov 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here on Sunday that Iran is capable of enrichment within the frameworks of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran to consider new ideas: Hosseini IRNA 25 Nov 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Sunday that Tehran will consider ideas securing Iran's nuclear rights.
Iran-IAEA talks to resume on December 11: Hosseini IRNA 25 Nov 2007 -- Iranian officials will resume talks with their counterparts from the UN nuclear watchdog over outstanding issues on Iran's peaceful nuclear activities on December 11, Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mohammad-Ali Hosseini, said on Sunday.
Aqazadeh: Too early to speak about additional protocol enforcement IRNA 24 Nov 2007 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Reza Aqazadeh said here Saturday that it is too early to speak about implementation of the additional protocol.
Aqazadeh: P1, P2 centrifuges case closed based on IAEA announcement IRNA 24 Nov 2007 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Reza Aqazadeh said here Saturday that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has in a formal letter to Iran announced that the case of P1 and P2 centrifuges and the issue of the 15-page document on metal uranium have been closed.
US to be blamed for taking four years to solve centrifuges' issue - Soltaniyeh IRNA 24 Nov 2007 -- Iran's Permanent Ambassador to IAEA Ali-Asghar Soltaniyeh said here Friday any time IAEA Chief touched on Iran's new activities to solve ambiguities during past four years the US brought up new accusations, creating obstacles in the way of problem solving.
EU troika confirms Iran's cooperation with IAEA IRNA 24 Nov 2007 -- EU troika, inclusive of Germany, Britain and France, here Friday at IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, confirmed that Iran is effectively cooperating with the IAEA.
Soltanieh: US position at IAEA highly weakened IRNA 24 Nov 2007 -- Iran's IAEA ambassador Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said here Friday that the US suffered a severe setback at IAEA Board of Governors quarterly session.
Iran defends its peaceful nuclear program: speaker IRNA 24 Nov 2007 -- Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel here Friday said Iran is determined to defend its peaceful nuclear program.
EU troika confirms Iran's cooperation with IAEA IRNA 23 Nov 2007 -- EU troika, inclusive of Germany, Britain and France, here Friday at IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, confirmed that Iran is effectively cooperating with the IAEA.
Iranians to resist till materializing nuclear right - Jannati IRNA 23 Nov 2007 -- Provisional Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati reiterated in his second sermon here Friday Supreme Leader, nation, and entire officials are agreed on need for resistance till materializing our nuclear rights for peaceful purposes.
Soltanieh: Iran exercised self-restraint, good will to remove ambiguities IRNA 23 Nov 2007 -- Iran's IAEA envoy Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said here that Iran has exercised self restraint and good will in removing ambiguities and allegations against its peaceful nuclear activities and it has taken confidence building measures, even beyond its legal obligations.
IAEA Says Iran Cooperating, But Not Enough RFE/RL 23 Nov 2007 -- The UN's nuclear watchdog is due to wrap up a meeting today to discuss its latest report on Iran's nuclear program.
NAM members of IAEA Board of Governor lauds Elbaradei's Iran report IRNA 22 Nov 2007 -- Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna issued a statement on Thursday, thanking IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei for his report on implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in Iran.
ElBaradei: Iran adopted constructive cooperation with IAEA IRNA 22 Nov 2007 -- IAEA Director General Mohamed Elbaradei said on Thursday that "Our progress over the past two months has been made possible by an increased level of cooperation on the part of Iran, in accordance with the work plan."
Iran will not give up nuclear right under pressure: Jalili IRNA 22 Nov 2007 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili Thursday reiterated that Iran will not give up its nuclear right under pressure.
Iran outlines axes for joint nuclear cooperation with world IRNA 22 Nov 2007 -- Secretary of Iran Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Saeed Jalili, elaborated on Thursday three major axes for Iran's joint nuclear cooperation with other countries.
IAEA Meets Amid Doubts Over Iran's Nuclear Intentions RFE/RL 22 Nov 2007 -- The UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has opened a two-day meeting in Vienna
Iran says it can fend off U.S. attack, protect region RIA Novosti 22 Nov 2007 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator said on Thursday that in the event of an attack by the United States, Iran will be able to protect itself and the region as a whole.
Israel speaks for new sanctions against Iran RIA Novosti 22 Nov 2007 -- Israel favors the introduction of new economic sanctions against Iran by the UN Security Council, the Israeli ambassador to Russia said on Thursday.
Iran's nuclear chief upbeat about talks with EU RIA Novosti 22 Nov 2007 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator confirmed on Thursday he would meet with Europe's foreign policy chief on November 30 and said he was optimistic about the talks on the country's disputed nuclear program.
UN Nuclear Chief Says Iran Must Clarify Details About Nuclear Program VOA 22 Nov 2007 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has been cooperating more in sharing details about its nuclear program, but he says Tehran needs to clarify outstanding aspects of its atomic work.
Iran's path to greatness through defiance of West - Ahmadinejad RIA Novosti 21 Nov 2007 -- Iran's president said on Wednesday that the country would gain "a greatness that is 100 times more precious than nuclear energy," if it withstands pressure from the West over its nuclear program.
Iran tells world's FMs resolved outstanding issues with IAEA IRNA 20 Nov 2007 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in a letter to the top diplomats of the United Nations member states that Iran resolved outstanding issues with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
ElBaradei report on Iran closes P1, P2 case: Elham IRNA 20 Nov 2007 -- The latest report of the UN nuclear watchdog's chief on Iran's peaceful nuclear activities has closed a previous case on the country's P1 and P2 centrifuges, government spokesman, Gholam-Hossein Elham said on Tuesday.
European Officials Say Iran Postpones European Nuclear Meeting VOA 20 Nov 2007 -- European officials say Iran has postponed a meeting about its nuclear program due to an illness of the Iranian negotiator.
Iran Agrees to New Talks With US on Improving Iraq's Security VOA 20 Nov 2007 -- Iran has agreed to hold a new round of talks with the United States on improving the security situation in Iraq.
IAEA has easy access to Iranian facilities - Mottaki RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2007 -- Iran's foreign minister said on Tuesday that the country's nuclear program is under the control of the UN nuclear watchdog, which has complete access to Iran's nuclear facilities.
Iran ready for nuclear cooperation with Egypt IRNA 19 Nov 2007 -- Head of Iran's Interest Section in Egypt in a meeting with Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister Vafa Bassim expressed Iran's readiness for nuclear cooperation with Egypt.
Envoy: ElBaradei report proves peaceful nature of Iran nuclear program IRNA 19 Nov 2007 -- Iran's Ambassador to Bangkok Mohsen Pak Ayeen said on Monday that the recent report released by IAEA Director General Mohamed Elbaradei proved that Iran's nuclear program is transparent and has a peaceful nature.
IAEA report on Iran's nuclear program "a slap on US face" IRNA 19 Nov 2007 -- An Indian academic Monday termed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran's peaceful nuclear program "a slap on US face".
b>Full text of president's address to APA general assembly IRNA 19 Nov 2007 -- The following is the full text of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's address to the opening ceremony of the second General Assembly of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) on Monday
Iran: As One Door Closes In Nuclear Dispute, Others Open RFE/RL 19 Nov 2007 -- The international row over Iran's nuclear program is growing increasingly complex as new ideas appear about how to resolve the crisis, while those wishing to impose harsher sanctions on Iran face new setbacks.
IAEA report confirms Iran legitimacy: Envoy IRNA 18 Nov 2007 -- The Iranian ambassador to South Africa said on Sunday that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on ran's nuclear program endorsed Tehran's indisputable right to make use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
Iran's request for return of nuclear case to IAEA "logical" IRNA 18 Nov 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini here Sunday stressed that Iran's request for the return of its nuclear case from New York to Vienna is a "logical" request.
Iran-IAEA cooperation marginalized US: SNSC official IRNA 18 Nov 2007 -- US was opposed to Iran-IAEA cooperation as this would marginalize Washington as is the case now after the release of the latest report by the UN nuclear watchdog about Iran's peaceful nuclear activities, a senior national security official said on Saturday night.
Hosseini hopes Bushehr power plant would be completed soon IRNA 18 Nov 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini here Sunday expressed hope that fuel for the Bushehr nuclear power plant would be dispatched by Russia and the plant would be completed soon.
Recent ElBaradei report "stronger", says Hosseini IRNA 18 Nov 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Sunday that the recent report of the UN nuclear watchdog chief was "stronger" than its previous ones.
FM spokesman stresses need to strengthen Iraqi government IRNA 18 Nov 2007 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said on Sunday that improvement of security in Iraq was a result of boosting the Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki government and further activities of the Iraqi police and security forces.
Kharrazi: Iran's nuclear dossier should be referred to IAEA IRNA 17 Nov 2007 -- Head of Iran's Strategic Foreign Policy Council Kamal Kharrazi on Saturday termed the recent report released by IAEA Chief Mohamed ElBaradei on Iran's nuclear dossier as 'positive' and said in order to properly conclude the case, it should be referred to IAEA.
Iran file should now be returned to IAEA - Ambassador IRNA 17 Nov 2007 -- Iran's Ambassador to London Rasoul Movahedian has welcomed the latest report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a "giant step forward" in returning Tehran's nuclear file back solely to its rightful place at the UN watchdog in Vienna.
Group 5+1 meeting on Iran postponed IRNA 17 Nov 2007 -- Iran scored a victory on November 15 when the International Atomic Energy Agency acknowledged it resolved outstanding issues about P1 and P2 centrifuges.
IAEA verified civilian nature of Iran nuclear program, ambassador IRNA 17 Nov 2007 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) verified civilian nature of Iranian nuclear program, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Mashallah Shakeri said on Saturday.
ElBaradei's report creates positive atmosphere - statement IRNA 17 Nov 2007 -- The contents of ElBaradei's recent report on Iran's cooperation in addressing the outstanding questions have created a positive atmosphere, said Iran in a press release issued here on Friday.
ElBaradei's report proves Iran's sincere cooperation with IAEA IRNA 17 Nov 2007 -- Iran, in a press release issued here on Friday, stressed that the latest report of the IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei, proved Iran's full and sincere cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Iran, EU officials to meet in Vienna ahead of nuclear talks RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2007 -- Iranian and EU negotiators will meet in Vienna on November 21 to continue the preparation for the next round of talks on Tehran's controversial nuclear program.
Perkovich: Pressures and Benefits Must Be Made Clearer to Iran cfr.org 16 Nov 2007
Iran: UN nuclear watchdog chief circulates latest report UN News Centre 16 Nov 2007 -- The head of the United Nations atomic watchdog has circulated his latest report regarding the nuclear programme of Iran to the agency's Board of Governors.
Report Strengthens Argument for More Iran Sanctions, U.S. Says Washington File 16 Nov 2007 -- Iran's latest revelations to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about its controversial nuclear program raise more questions than answers, U.S. officials say
Iran's IAEA envoy: Negotiations to resolve remaining problems IRNA 16 Nov 2007 -- Iran's IAEA Envoy Ali Asghar Soltanieh said here Friday the latest achievement in resolving nuclear issues resulted from Iran's constructive interaction and dialogue, especially with ElBaradei and Solana.
President: ElBaradei report fairly realistic IRNA 16 Nov 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called IAEA's director general report concerning Iran's nuclear program 'fairly realistic and almost free from some super powers pressures'.
Iran has disarmed US in nuclear issue: Envoy IRNA 16 Nov 2007 -- Iran's permanent representative in International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said here Friday that Iran has disarmed US in nuclear issue.
SNSC secretary says Iran abides by nuclear commitments IRNA 16 Nov 2007 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed Jalili says Thursday that Iran has abided by its commitments in nuclear program.
IAEA verifies non-diversion of declared nuclear material in Iran IRNA 16 Nov 2007 -- IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei says his agency has been able to verify the "non-diversion of declared nuclear material in Iran."
IAEA chief says Iran response supports documentation IRNA 16 Nov 2007 -- IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei said that the agency received written answers to the questions supporting documentation and interview with officials involved in the P-1 and P-2 uranium enrichment program.
Aqazadeh: UNSC has no excuse to examine Iran N-case IRNA 16 Nov 2007 -- Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) Reza Aqazadeh said on Thursday that there is no legal basis for the UN Security Council to examine Iranian nuclear program.
Bush Warns of Increased Pressure Against Iran If Controversial Nuclear Work Continues VOA 16 Nov 2007 -- President Bush has warned of increased pressure against Iran, unless the country agrees to abandon its uranium enrichment program.
Iran: Clashes Highlight 'Demonization' Of Sufi Muslims RFE/RL 16 Nov 2007 -- Clashes in Iran this week between security forces and followers of a mystic Sufi order have underlined what international human rights groups say is the increasing "demonization" of Sufi Muslims in Iran.
Iran for further cooperation with IAEA says ambassador RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2007 -- Iran is satisfied with the UN nuclear watchdog's report on its controversial nuclear program and is in favor of further cooperation with the organization, Iran's ambassador to Moscow said on Friday.
Iran demands West apologize for nuclear suspicions RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2007 -- Iran's president demanded on Friday that Western nations apologize to Iran for suspecting it was conducting a covert nuclear weapons program, put in doubt by a recent UN watchdog report.
Russia, IAEA to prepare for nuclear fuel deliveries to Iran RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2007 -- Russia and the UN nuclear agency will start work on November 26 to prepare for nuclear fuel deliveries to Iran's Bushehr NPP, the Islamic Republic's vice president and nuclear chief said.
GOV/2007/58: Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and relevant provisions of Security Council resolutions 1737 (2006) and 1747 (2007) in the Islamic Republic of Iran International Atomic Energy Agency 15 Nov 2007
Aqazadeh: UNSC has no excuse to examine Iran N-case IRNA 15 Nov 2007 -- Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) Reza Aqazadeh said on Thursday that there is no legal basis for the UN Security Council to examine Iranian nuclear program.
Jalili: US request for debate on Iraq would be studied IRNA 15 Nov 2007 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili said on Thursday that Iran will study any US request to discuss Iraq security.
IAEA chief says Iran response supports documentation IRNA 15 Nov 2007 -- IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei said that the agency received written answers to the questions supporting documentation and interview with officials involved in the P-1 and P-2 uranium enrichment program.
New resolution against Iran to affect modality plan: Jalili IRNA 15 Nov 2007 -- Issuing another resolution against Iran by the United Nations Security Council will have negative impact on the process of modality plan, nuclear negotiator said on Thursday.
ElBaradei urges Iran to implement Additional Protocol IRNA 15 Nov 2007 -- IAEA Director-General Mohamed ElBaradei on Thursday urged Iran to implement the Additional Protocol at the earliest possible date.
Jalili: IAEA report means P1 & P2 dossier closed IRNA 15 Nov 2007 -- The Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Saeed Jalili said on Thursday that the new report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Mohamed ElBaradei would lead to closing the issue of P1 and P2 centrifuges.
IAEA verifies non-diversion of declared nuclear material in Iran IRNA 15 Nov 2007 -- IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei says his agency has been able to verify the "non-diversion of declared nuclear material in Iran."
IAEA verifies non-diversion of declared nuclear material in Iran IRNA 15 Nov 2007 -- IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei says his agency has been able to verify the "non-diversion of declared nuclear material in Iran."
ElBaradei's report paves way for return of Iran N-case to IAEA: MP IRNA 15 Nov 2007 -- A lawmaker said on Thursday that the new report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Mohamed ElBaradei would prepare grounds for return of Iran's nuclear case from the UN Security Council to the Vienna-based agency.
Iran to produce nuclear fuel: Fattah IRNA 15 Nov 2007 -- Energy Minister Parviz Fattah said here Thursday that Iran would produce nuclear fuel thanks to possession of uranium mines and committed experts.
US exerting pressure to change ElBaradei's report: Diplomat IRNA 14 Nov 2007 -- A diplomat close to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said US is trying to exert pressure on IAEA to change positive report of agency Chief Mohammad ElBaradei.
IAEA expert: Information on metallic uranium 'ordinary papers' IRNA 14 Nov 2007 -- A nuclear expert close to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said, "papers" which Islamic Republic of Iran has submitted to the IAEA concerning metallic uranium are "ordinary papers" which have nothing to do with making nuclear war heads.
MP: ElBaradei's report to focus on progress in Iran-IAEA talks IRNA 14 Nov 2007 -- Rapporteur of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Kazem Jalali said on Wednesday that it is predicted that the IAEA Chief Mohammed ElBaradei's report will focus on progress in Iran-IAEA talks.
Enrichment program to proceed under IAEA supervision, president IRNA 14 Nov 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here on Wednesday that Iran's industrial enrichment program will develop under supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Ejeie: Moussavian passed classified information to foreigners IRNA 14 Nov 2007 -- Minister of Intelligence Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejeie said on Wednesday that former team member in charge of negotiation with the European Union, Hossein Moussavian, had passed information to foreigners, including the UK Embassy.
Iran ready for nuclear cooperation with regional states: Mottaki IRNA 14 Nov 2007 -- Iran is ready to cooperate with regional countries in the field of nuclear activities, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Wednesday.
Iran to build 3 new petrochemical complexes IRNA 14 Nov 2007 -- A contract has been inked for construction of three petrochemical complexes, valued at one billion euros, Deputy Oil Minister for Petrochemical Affairs Gholam-Hossein Nejabat announced Tuesday.
Iran-West can reach joint solution on nuclear issue: Speaker IRNA 14 Nov 2007 -- Iran can reach a joint solution with the West on its peaceful nuclear issue, Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said on Wednesday.
Iran warns Britain of efforts to damage Iran-IAEA cooperation IRNA 14 Nov 2007 -- Iran has criticized recent comments by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on pushing for tougher sanctions against Iran stressing such remarks would be against London's national interests.
Iranian Minister: Former Nuclear Negotiator Shared Classified Information VOA 14 Nov 2007 -- Iran's intelligence minister says former Iranian nuclear negotiator Hossein Moussavian has been charged with giving classified information to foreigners, including the British embassy in Tehran.
Ahmadinejad's Threat To Iranian 'Traitors' Points To Widening Rift RFE/RL 14 Nov 2007 -- During more than two years as Iranian president, Mahmud Ahmadinejad has made his share of provocative statements
Analysis: Reading the Tea Leaves on Iran cfr.org 13 Nov 2007 -- Rhetoric between Washington and Tehran has sounded, at times, like a broken record. With echoes of Iraq and WMD President Bush has warned that a nuclear-armed Iran could threaten global stability and bring about World War III
Mottaki: US should urgently release Iranian diplomats IRNA 13 Nov 2007 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Tuesday that the US should urgently release Iranian diplomats kidnapped in Erbil of Iraq.
Ahmadinejad urges occupiers to leave Iraq soon IRNA 13 Nov 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here on Tuesday urged the occupying forces to leave the Iraqi territories as soon as possible.
IAEA rejects AFP report over Iranian objection to ElBaradei visit IRNA 13 Nov 2007 -- Spokesperson of International Atomic Energy Agency Melissa Fleming on Tuesday rejected an AFP report over Iranian objection to a visit to Tehran of IAEA Director-General Mohamed ElBaradei.
Iran to address IAEA questions on nuclear case: Deputy FM IRNA 13 Nov 2007 -- Iran is systematically addressing questions on its nuclear activities, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi said on Tuesday.
Iran says no preconditions for talks with U.S. RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2007 -- Iran will not stop uranium enrichment as a condition for the resumption of direct talks with the United States, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
Ahmadinejad says U.S. remains Iran's enemy RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2007 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday that the resumption of talks with Washington on security issues in Iraq did not reflect any changes in Tehran's attitude toward the U.S.
Hakim: Americans prevent MKO expulsion from Iraq IRNA 11 Nov 2007 -- Head of United Iraq Coalition Abdelaziz Hakim says Americans are the main impediment to expulsion of members of the terrorist Mujahideen Khalq Organization (MKO) from Iraq.
Speaker: Iran's policy based on supporting Iraqi government IRNA 11 Nov 2007 -- Majlis Speaker Gholam Ali Haddad Adel said on Sunday that Iran's principled policy is based on supporting the Iraqi government, non interference of occupiers as well as their pull-out from the war stricken Iraq.
Iran confronts terrorist grouplets in border points: Hosseini IRNA 11 Nov 2007 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Sunday that Iran is making relentless efforts to confront terrorist grouplets.
Hosseini: Iran ready to put nuclear expertise at disposal of other nations IRNA 11 Nov 2007 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said on Sunday that Iran is ready to put its expertise on nuclear technology at disposal of other countries.
Iran efforts focus on cooperation with IAEA: Hosseini IRNA 11 Nov 2007 -- Iran has focused its efforts on cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said Sunday.
Iran's Nuclear Program Focus of European Leaders' U.S. Visits Washington File 09 Nov 2007 -- Growing international concern over Iran's controversial nuclear program is likely to dominate the agenda as German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives at the Bush family ranch in Crawford, Texas, November 9, as it did for French President Nicolas Sarkozy's first official visit to Washington earlier in the week.
Iran urges speedy release of remaining Iranians IRNA 09 Nov 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini here Friday welcomed release of nine Iranians and stressed expediting freedom of the rest of Iranians, who are now in the US captivity in Iraq.
Ayat. Kashani: N-bomb production religiously forbidden IRNA 09 Nov 2007 -- Substitute Friday prayers leader of Tehran Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani said on Friday that production of nuclear bomb is religiously forbidden.
China Urges Iran to Heed Nuclear Concerns VOA 08 Nov 2007 -- China has urged Iran to heed rising international concerns about its nuclear ambitions.
Israeli Officials Express Alarm Over Iran's Nuclear Program VOA 08 Nov 2007 -- Senior Israeli officials are expressing alarm over the news that Iran says it has 3,000 gas centrifuges working to enrich uranium
Ahmadinejad rejects US offer for talks IRNA 07 Nov 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday that "the most bad-tempered" person on the earth has sent a message to Iran, expressing readiness for talks.
Issuing sanctions against Iran, a mistake: Ahmadinejad IRNA 07 Nov 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here on Wednesday said issuing resolutions against Iran's peaceful nuclear program by the United Nations Security Council was a mistake.
Ahmadinejad stresses continued cooperation with IAEA IRNA 07 Nov 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here on Wednesday stressed continued cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Bush, Sarkozy Agree on Iran VOA 07 Nov 2007 -- U.S. President George Bush and his French counterpart, Nicolas Sarkozy, say they are determined to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons
Iran Says Its Nuclear Program Reached Key Target VOA 07 Nov 2007 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iranian scientists now have 3,000 gas centrifuges working to enrich uranium
US to Release 9 Iranian Detainees in Iraq VOA 07 Nov 2007 -- The U.S. military says it will soon release nine Iranians detained in Iraq who are no longer a threat to Iraqi security
Iran Must Disclose Its Nuclear Activities Washington File 06 Nov 2007 -- The European Union, Russia, China and the United States recently reaffirmed a two-track approach to curbing Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions and are offering negotiations conditioned on Iran's suspension of enrichment and reprocessing activities.
Iran: Tehran's Proposal For Iraq Finds Few Takers At Conference RFE/RL 06 Nov 2007 -- At a conference of Iraq's neighbors in Istanbul on November 3, Iran unveiled its much-discussed proposal to deal with Iraq's security problems.
Fleming rejects Israel's anti-Iran charges IRNA 06 Nov 2007 -- The IAEA spokeswoman Melissa Fleming said on Tuesday that the IAEA has been serving the international community for 50 years with impartiality and professionalism.
ElBaradei to report on Iran nuclear case in mid November IRNA 06 Nov 2007 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei will present report on Iran's peaceful nuclear activities to the Board of Governors in mid November.
US Defense Secretary Warns China of Threat from Iran VOA 06 Nov 2007 -- The United States Defense Secretary, Robert Gates, has urged China to take firm action against Iran's nuclear program, saying China stands to lose from any instability in the Middle East
AFGHANISTAN-IRAN: Tehran expels 8,000 Afghans IRIN 05 Nov 2007 -- The government of Afghanistan has called on Iran to stop deporting thousands of Afghan citizens without work permits or refugee status, Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs told IRIN on 5 November.
Hosseini: Tehran to continue cooperation with IAEA IRNA 05 Nov 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini here on Monday stressed that Tehran will continue its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on its peaceful nuclear program.
Hosseini welcomes any plan securing enrichment rights IRNA 05 Nov 2007 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini here on Monday stressed that Tehran will welcome and consider any plan securing its nuclear and enrichment rights.
President: Everyone will be aware of closure of Tehran's N-case soon IRNA 03 Nov 2007 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Saturday that all will soon find out the reality that Iran's nuclear case is a closed matter.
Vaeedi: Wild guesses not part of verification process IRNA 03 Nov 2007 -- Deputy Secretary of Supreme National Security Council for International Security Affairs Javad Vaeedi said here Saturday that wild guesses cannot be part of verification process.
Vaeedi: Tehran welcomes partnership in enrichment projects IRNA 03 Nov 2007 -- Tehran welcomes any contribution to its nuclear enrichment projects in other countries but no condition demanding suspension of enrichment is acceptable, said an Iranian nuclear official here on Saturday.
Uranium enrichment consortium must be based in Iran - MPs RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2007 -- A senior Iranian parliamentarian said Saturday that if an international uranium enrichment consortium were to be formed, it should be based in Iran.
Iran Six starts work on new resolution on sanctions against Iran RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2007 -- Deputy foreign ministers of six world powers agreed Friday to start working on a new UN Security Council resolution on the Iranian nuclear problem at a meeting in London, a Foreign Office spokesman said.
Iran, IAEA complete talks on enrichment centrifuges RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2007 -- Iranian officials and experts from the UN nuclear watchdog have completed a round of talks on Tehran's controversial nuclear program, Iran's IRNA news agency said.
Iran Six diplomats to meet in London to discuss sanctions RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2007 -- Deputy foreign ministers of six world powers will meet in London on Friday to discuss a possible third round of sanctions against Iran over its refusal to abandon uranium enrichment.
Iran: Dissidents Debate Merits Of U.S. Democracy Aid RFE/RL 02 Nov 2007 -- There is a growing debate, inside and outside Iran, about whether millions of dollars in U.S. pro-democracy aid to Iranian dissidents is helping to build the foundations of civil society -- or giving the regime in Tehran an excuse to crack down even harder on dissident students, journalists, and other activists.
US Disappointed With Chinese, Russian Stance on New Iran Sanctions VOA 02 Nov 2007 -- The United States is expressing disappointment over what officials said was a lack of urgency shown by China and Russia in big-power talks on new sanctions against Iran over it nuclear program
World Powers Push For Further Sanctions on Iran VOA 02 Nov 2007 -- Representatives from six world powers meeting in London agreed Friday to push ahead with a third round of sanctions against Iran, unless it quickly shows greater transparency with regard to its nuclear research program
Iran Tips Hand Ahead Of Istanbul Conference On Iraq RFE/RL 02 Nov 2007 -- Iranian officials have hinted that they will arrive at a conference of Iraqi and neighboring foreign ministers with a proposal that they say could help resolve Iraq's "political, security, and economic problems."
US Defense Chief Says Too Early to Tell Whether Iran Stopping Aid to Iraqi Shiite Militias VOA 01 Nov 2007 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he believes the top Iranian leader is aware of the effort by the country's elite Quds Force to help Shiite insurgents in Iraq

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