Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

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• Israel drops opposition to Iran enrichment deal RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2009 -- The Israeli government seems to be retracting its opposition to a UN plan for Western nuclear cooperation with Tehran, Iranian media reports say
• Senior Iran MP slams nuclear deal RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2009 -- An influential Iranian lawmaker on Saturday criticized a plan that requires the country to send its nuclear fuel abroad for processing due to a lack of guarantees over its return.
• Iranian Lawmakers Give Thumbs Down to Nuclear Deal VOA 31 Oct 2009 -- Iran's top lawmakers and its president have expressed disapproval of the United Nations-backed draft nuclear deal with the West, Saturday, offering varying degrees of criticism.
• Nuclear Expert Sees Standoff In UN-Drafted Fuel Deal With Iran RFE/RL 30 Oct 2009 -- The European Union is urging Tehran to accept a UN-drafted nuclear-fuel deal designed to alleviate Western concerns that Iran is secretly trying to build nuclear weapons
• U.S. Wants Clarity, EU Urges Iran To Accept Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 30 Oct 2009 -- The United States continues to seek clarification on Iran's response to a UN-drafted deal that envisages sending Tehran's low-enriched uranium abroad for refining into nuclear fuel, while EU leaders have urged Iran to accept the draft agreement.
• France demands official response from Iran on fuel supplies RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2009 -- France demands Iran immediately provide an official response to a package of proposals on nuclear fuel supplies for the Tehran research reactor, the French Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
• Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Nuclear Deal VOA 30 Oct 2009 -- Iran is reported to have rejected a United Nations-brokered uranium enrichment plan, while at the same time, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he welcomes nuclear cooperation with the West.
• Senate Panel Votes To Expand Sanctions Against Iran VOA 29 Oct 2009 -- The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has voted Thursday to approve legislation that would impose sanctions on companies that help Iran acquire refined petroleum products. The bill aims to step up pressure on Iran to stop its uranium enrichment program. Lawmakers are targeting Iran's energy sector, and hoping that other nations will join the United States.
• Supreme Leader Warns Opposition Leaders Against Questioning Presidential Vote RFE/RL 29 Oct 2009 -- Iran' s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has described questioning the country's disputed June 12 presidential vote as the "biggest crime."
• IAEA Seeks Clarification To Iran's Nuclear Deal Response RFE/RL 29 Oct 2009 -- Iran has given an initial response to the UN's nuclear watchdog on a proposal that Tehran would export most of its uranium for enrichment, but the reply appears vague, with both Paris and Washington asking for clarification
• UN nuclear watchdog receives initial response from Iran on fuel agreement UN News Centre 29 Oct 2009 -- Iran has submitted an initial response on a draft agreement on fuel for its civilian nuclear research facility to the head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), it was announced today.
• Iran Hands Over Response On Nuclear Fuel Deal RFE/RL 29 Oct 2009 -- Iran has presented its response on a draft nuclear deal to the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna
• Iran's Ahmadinejad says ready to cooperate on nuclear fuel RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2009 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday his country is ready to cooperate with Western powers on nuclear fuel and technology, but will not retreat "one iota" on its nuclear rights.
• Russian expert cautious about Iran nuclear fuel response RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2009 -- Iran may be making positive noises about a draft agreement on nuclear fuel, but the international community must not relax yet, a senior Russian expert warned on Thursday.
• Iran Adds Caveat to Nuclear Cooperation Deal VOA 29 Oct 2009 -- Iran has given its formal response to a U.N. plan for processing its nuclear material. Details remained sketchy, but it appears Tehran has put a few conditions on what appeared to be a take-it-or-leave-it deal.
• US: Support for Iran Reformist, Democracy Groups Unchanged VOA 28 Oct 2009 -- A senior State Department official has told Congress that the United States is not lessening its support for reformers in Iran and U.S.-based organizations supporting them. Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Jeffrey Feltman responded to lawmakers concerned about what they call signs of diminished support for some U.S.-based organizations working in support of Iran's democracy and reform advocates.
• Yemen, Iran trade Accusations About Houthi Rebels VOA 28 Oct 2009 -- Yemen's government has confirmed reports its coast guard has seized an Iranian ship with arms it says were destined for Yemeni rebels. Iranian media counters the Yemeni government is using al-Qaida in its war against the Shi'ite rebels.
• Iran to respond to IAEA's enrichment deal on Thursday RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2009 -- Iran will formally respond to the UN nuclear watchdog's uranium enrichment proposals on Thursday, the Iranian Mehr news agency has reported.
• Iran to Respond to Nuclear Deal Thursday VOA 28 Oct 2009 -- Iran says it will present its response to a United Nations-brokered nuclear fuel deal on Thursday.
• Russia not currently supplying S-300 SAM systems to Iran RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2009 -- Russia is not supplying S-300 defensive surface-to-air missile systems to Iran, a Russian deputy prime minister said on Wednesday.
• Ahmadinejad links Iran's nuclear program to Israel RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2009 -- Iran will move forward with its nuclear program as long as Israel possesses nuclear weapons, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency reported Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as saying on Tuesday.
• Yemen seizes ship loaded with Iranian weaponry RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2009 -- Yemen's navy has seized in its territorial waters in the Red Sea an Iranian ship loaded with anti-tank weaponry, Al-Arabiya satellite television reported citing government sources.
• Iran May Accept 'Framework' of Nuclear Agreement VOA 27 Oct 2009 -- Iran's state television says the country will accept the general framework of a United Nations-brokered uranium deal, but will demand some "important changes."
• Iran Nuke Statements Hint At High-Level Split RFE/RL 26 Oct 2009 -- Iran has said it might agree to a UN-drafted deal that envisages sending Tehran's low-enriched uranium abroad to be converted into nuclear fuel, but also left open the possibility that it will buy the fuel from other countries
• Iran expects Russia to honor Bushehr commitments on time RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2009 -- Tehran expects Moscow to launch Iran's first nuclear power plant as scheduled, the Iranian foreign minister said on Monday.
• Iran ready to buy enriched uranium from China RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2009 -- Tehran may consider buying uranium for its nuclear research reactor from China, the Iranian foreign minister said on Monday.
• UN nuclear inspectors arrive in Iran RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2009 -- Four UN nuclear inspectors arrived in Iran early on Sunday to inspect the country's second uranium enrichment facility near the city of Qom, the Xinhua news agency reported.
• UN nuclear inspectors arrive in Iran to visit newly-disclosed facility UN News Centre 25 Oct 2009 -- Inspectors from the United Nations atomic watchdog have arrived in Iran to visit a recently-disclosed uranium enrichment facility.
• UN Inspectors in Iran for Nuclear Plant Visit VOA 25 Oct 2009 -- United Nations nuclear inspectors are in Iran for a three-day visit to examine one of Iran's controversial uranium enrichment sites.
• Read-out of President Obama’s Call with French President Sarkozy The White House 24 Oct 2009
• Read-out of President Obama’s Call with Russian President Medvedev The White House 24 Oct 2009
• Russian, U.S. presidents approve results of Iran talks - Kremlin RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2009 -- The presidents of Russia and the United States discussed on Saturday this week's talks in Vienna on the Iranian nuclear program and assessed the results positively, the Kremlin press service reported.
• UN Nuclear Inspectors to Tour Iran's Second Enrichment Plant Near Qom VOA 24 Oct 2009 -- A team of U.N. inspectors is heading to Iran to visit a recently revealed nuclear site. International Atomic Energy Agency experts will examine an unfinished uranium enrichment facility near the holy city of Qom to verify it is for peaceful purposes.
• US Says Patience With Iran on Nuclear Issue Not Unlimited VOA 24 Oct 2009 -- The Obama administration signaled impatience with Iran after the Tehran government ignored a Friday deadline to respond to a U.N.-brokered deal aimed at easing concerns over its nuclear program. Iran has promised a reply by next week.
• Iran needs more time to consider nuclear fuel agreement, says UN atomic watchdog UN News Centre 23 Oct 2009 -- Iran has asked for more time to consider a draft agreement on fuel for its civilian nuclear research facility, while the three other parties to the deal signalled their approval today, the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported today.
• RFE/RL Interview: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden RFE/RL 23 Oct 2009 -- In an exclusive interview, US VP Biden spoke about the US administration's policy on Russia, the Caucasus, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.
• Biden Says Trip Has Laid Eastern Europe's 'Reset' Fears To Rest RFE/RL 23 Oct 2009 -- US VP Biden believes he has successfully laid to rest fears that the White House's efforts to improve relations with Russia.
• Iranian TV: Tehran Awaits Response to its Own Nuclear Proposal VOA 23 Oct 2009 -- A key deal between Iran and Western powers on its nuclear program appears to be unravelling.
• UN nuclear inspectors expected in Iran on Saturday RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2009 -- UN nuclear inspectors are expected to arrive in Iran to inspect the country's second uranium enrichment facility near the city of Qom.
• Still No Word From Iran on Proposed Nuclear Deal VOA 23 Oct 2009 -- There is still no word from Iran on whether it will accept a uranium enrichment deal proposed by the United Nations nuclear agency.
• Iran Urges Pakistan To 'Hand Over' Militant Leader RFE/RL 23 Oct 2009 -- Iranian Interior Minister Najjar has urged Pakistan to hand over the leader of the Baluch rebel group Jundallah.
• Iranian opposition battles Ahmadinejad supporters at media fair RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2009 -- Followers of former Iranian presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi clashed with supporters of President Ahmadinejad.
• Israel, Iran Reportedly Held Secret Nuclear Talks VOA 22 Oct 2009 -- Several eyewitnesses and news reports say Israeli and Iranian representatives spoke directly during multi-national conference.
• Iran Mulls El-Baradei Nuclear Plan, Others Cite Drawbacks RFE/RL 22 Oct 2009 -- Head of the UN's nuclear agency has given Iran until October 23 to consider a plan.
• Nations Weigh Iran Nuclear Proposal VOA 22 Oct 2009 -- Iran, the US, Russia and France are considering a draft proposal for Iran to ship low-enriched uranium abroad for conversion to fuel.
• U.S. considers IAEA draft deal on Iran as positive step - Kelly RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2009 -- US approves the outcome of talks between Iran and 3 world powers on Tehran's nuclear program.
• Iran Cautious on Nuclear Proposal VOA 22 Oct 2009 -- Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency: Proposal to ease Western concerns about its nuclear program is "on the right track."
• Russia says military cooperation with Iran to continue RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2009 -- Russia has no plans to stop military cooperation with Iran.
• Iran Offers Short-Term Solutions To Long-Term Problems Of Baluch Minority RFE/RL 22 Oct 2009 -- The conflict in Iran's southeastern Sistan-Baluchistan Province has continued on and off for the last 6 years.
• Clinton Urges Stronger Commitment To 'Vision' Of Nuclear-Free World RFE/RL 22 Oct 2009 -- US President Obama: Administration had begun work on an effort to eliminate nuclear weapons from the world's arsenals.
• Clinton: Iranian, N. Korean Nuclear Issues Critical to Stability VOA 21 Oct 2009 -- Secretary of State Clinton: Thwarting the nuclear ambitions of Iran and North Korea critical to efforts to shore up non-proliferation regime.
• Iran, Powers Get Draft Nuclear Deal For Approval RFE/RL 21 Oct 2009 -- International Atomic Energy Agency chief el-Baradei: Iran and world powers have agreed to consider a draft accord.
• UN atomic watchdog announces draft deal on Iran's nuclear fuel UN News Centre 21 Oct 2009 -- Nearly three days of talks wrapped up with a draft agreement on how to provide Iran with fuel for civilian nuclear facility.
• IAEA Drafts Nuclear Deal for Iran VOA 21 Oct 2009 -- IAEA drafted an agreement to supply enriched uranium to Iran following three days of negotiations at its headquarters in Vienna.
• IAEA Chief Submits Proposal for Iran Enrichment Deal VOA 21 Oct 2009 -- Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has given Iran and 3 world powers until Friday to endorse uranium enrichment agreement.
• Iran nuclear talks end with draft deal RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2009 -- Talks between Iran and 3 world powers on Tehran's nuclear program ended and a draft deal has been submitted to the sides for approval by Friday.
• Russia to lose 'billions' if S-300 missile deal with Iran scrapped RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2009 -- Russia will sustain significant losses if it decides to tear up a contract to deliver S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Iran.
• Iranian Opposition Leaders Condemn Terrorist Attack RFE/RL 21 Oct 2009 -- Leading opposition figures in Iran have condemned the October 18 suicide bombing in the country's volatile southeast.
• Washington in favor of processing Iran's LEU in Russia, France RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2009 -- US supports a proposal for Iran to process low-enriched uranium in Russia and France.
• France to continue discussions on nuclear fuel supplies to Iran RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2009 -- France will not pull out of talks with Iran, despite the Islamic Republic's insistence that Paris's participation is unnecessary.
• Iran Nuclear Talks Delayed After Iran Says 'France Not Needed' VOA 20 Oct 2009 -- The talks on Iran's nuclear program stalled, apparently because Iran expressed resistance to France's proposed role in enrichment deal.
• Iran Nuclear Talks Delayed VOA 20 Oct 2009 -- The Vienna talks on Iran's nuclear program were delayed after an Iranian official said France was not needed at the talks.
• Security Council urges States to help Iran in bringing terror bombers to justice UN News Centre 20 Oct 2009 -- Security Council today condemned “in the strongest terms” the terrorist attacks in Iran which killed 57 people.
• Iran Says 3 Arrested in Sunday's Suicide Attack VOA 20 Oct 2009 -- Iranian media report that authorities have detained three people in connection with suicide bombing that killed 42 people.
• Iran: Sunday's Suicide Attack Killed 15 Members of Revolutionary Guard VOA 20 Oct 2009 -- Iranian state media: At least 15 members of the Revolutionary Guard were among 42 people killed in bombing.
• Jundallah: Profile Of A Sunni Extremist Group RFE/RL 20 Oct 2009 -- After the October 18 suicide attack in southeastern Iran the extremist group Jundallah is suddenly at the center of international attention.
• UN nuclear chief calls new talks with Iran 'constructive' RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2009 -- Head of the UN nuclear watchdog: Talks between Iran and world powers on a new uranium enrichment deal have started positively.
• IAEA Discussing Uranium-Enrichment Plan with Iran VOA 19 Oct 2009 -- IAEA hosting a meeting in Vienna to discuss plans to enrich Iranian uranium outside Iran, and then ship it back to Tehran.
• World powers, Iran to discuss uranium deal in Vienna RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2009 -- The United States, Russia and France will try during talks to persuade Iran to send its uranium abroad for enrichment.
• UN atomic watchdog hosts international talks on Iran's nuclear fuel UN News Centre 19 Oct 2009 -- Representatives are gathering to discuss how to provide fuel for a nuclear research facility in Iran.
• Russian analyst expects more suicide bombings in Iran RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2009 -- Russian analyst: Further suicide bomb attacks could not be ruled out in Iran as radical groups intensify their activities.
• Russia pledges support to Iran in fight against terror RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2009 -- Russian President Medvedev offered President Ahmadinejad cooperation in the fight against terrorism and extremism.
• Iran Threatens To Retaliate For Revolutionary Guards Attacks RFE/RL 19 Oct 2009 -- Iranian officials have issued warnings against foreign governments and alleged international operatives they blame for bombings that killed at least 42 people.
• Iranian Opposition Leader Encourages Followers to Continue Struggle VOA 19 Oct 2009 -- Iranian opposition leader Moussavi is encouraging his supporters to continue their struggle.
• Iran Blames U.S., Britain For Deadly Attack Against Revolutionary Guards RFE/RL 18 Oct 2009 -- Thirty-one people have been killed or wounded in southeastern Iran in an attack against the country's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
• Venezuela’s Chavez Says Iran Aiding Uranium Exploration RFE/RL 18 Oct 2009 -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has said that Iran is helping his country explore for uranium, but stressed his government would only seek to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes
• Death toll in Iran suicide blast rises to 49 - media RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2009 -- The death toll in a suicide bomber attack in southeastern Iran has risen to 49, local news agencies reported Sunday.
• Several Iranian commanders killed in suicide bomb attack - media RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2009 -- A suicide bomber killed at least five senior Revolutionary Guards commanders and 29 other people in one of the deadliest attacks on Iran's elite military institution, local media reported on Sunday.
• IAEA chief says new sanctions against Iran to be ineffective RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2009 -- New sanctions against Iran over its controversial nuclear problem would be ineffective and the problem can be solved only by direct negotiations without preconditions, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog said on Sunday.
• Suicide Blast in Iran Kills Top Revolutionary Guard Leaders VOA 18 Oct 2009 -- Iranian state media report that a suicide bomber in the troubled southeast killed at least 30 people early Sunday, including six commanders of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard force.
• New Details Emerges About Detainees Sentenced to Death RFE/RL 17 Oct 2009 -- When 22-year-old student Hamed Ruhinejad first heard about the street protests that erupted throughout in Iran following the country's presidential election, he was already in jail
• Russia's Lavrov calls on Israel, Iran to normalize ties RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2009 -- Russian FM: Russia calls on Israel and Iran to normalize relations and believes this is possible.
• US Congress Approves Iran Sanctions Bill VOA 16 Oct 2009 -- US Senate approved legislation punishing foreign companies that sell gasoline to Iran, placing further pressure on Iran over its nuclear program.
• Mothers Call for Release of Hikers Detained by Iran VOA 16 Oct 2009 -- Two mothers of U.S. citizens detained in Iran for more than two months have called on Iranian authorities to release them.
• Diplomats Set to Resume Nuclear Talks With Iran VOA 15 Oct 2009 -- Diplomats scheduled to meet with Iranian officials next Monday, October 19, in Vienna to resume discussions about the country's nuclear program.
• Iran: Ban troubled by reports of violent extinction of election protests in latest report UN News Centre 15 Oct 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban “deeply troubled” by reports in suppression of protests over disputed election.
• Ahmadinejad Faces Another Tough Sell On Subsidy Cuts RFE/RL 15 Oct 2009 -- Tehran resident Laleh is closely following legislation that would sharply reduce energy and food subsidies.
• Ayatollah Khamenei alive says Iranian embassy in Belarus RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2009 -- The Iranian Embassy in Belarus denied on Thursday claims that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei had died.
• Iran Sources Dismiss Buzz Over Khamenei Health RFE/RL 15 Oct 2009 -- The web is buzzing again with rumors about the (ailing?) health of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
• Iran urges U.S. to give up nuclear 'double standards' RIA Novosti 14 Oct 2009 -- Iran is urging US to stop employing double standards and realistically assess the situation around nuclear program.
• US House of Representatives Debates Iran Divestment Measure VOA 14 Oct 2009 -- US House of Representatives debated legislation that would make it easier to end investments in Iran's energy sector.
• Putin Warns Against 'Intimidating' Iran With Sanctions Talk RFE/RL 14 Oct 2009 -- Russian PM Putin has warned major powers against intimidating Iran.
• Putin says too early to consider sanctions against Iran RIA Novosti 14 Oct 2009 -- Russian PM Putin: International threats of sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program are premature.
• Putin Says Iran Sanctions Talk Premature VOA 14 Oct 2009 -- Russia's PM Putin: It is premature to discuss sanctions against Iran for its controversial nuclear program.
• Russia opposes new sanctions against Iran RIA Novosti 14 Oct 2009 -- Russia is against imposing further sanctions on Iran over its controversial nuclear program.
• What Are Options For Tougher Sanctions Against Iran? RFE/RL 13 Oct 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton did not ask the Kremlin to take any specific steps to pressure Iran over its disputed nuclear program.
• US, Russia: No New Sanctions on Iran Yet VOA 13 Oct 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton and her Russian counterpart played down any potential disagreements over Iran's nuclear program.
• Clinton, Lavrov agree to delay sanctions against Iran RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton, after talks with Russia's FM: Neither country is seeking sanctions against Iran under current circumstances.
• Clinton, Lavrov: No Iran Sanctions Yet VOA 13 Oct 2009 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says it is not yet time for additional sanctions against Iran, and she praised Russia for its cooperation on the issue.
• Iranian Opposition Leader Mehdi Karroubi Facing Court Scrutiny VOA 13 Oct 2009 -- Tehran's prosecutor says an investigation is under way into charges by Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi.
• Iranian Judiciary Investigating Detainee Rape Allegations VOA 13 Oct 2009 -- Iran's judiciary is looking into defeated presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi's allegations that imprisoned opposition supporters were abused.
• UN rights chief speaks out against use of death penalty in Iran UN News Centre 13 Oct 2009 -- UN human rights chief called for changes to Iranian laws to end the death penalty for juvenile offenders.
• Iran says Western Pressure Will Not Affect Nuclear Decisions VOA 12 Oct 2009 -- The Iranian government is rejecting Western pressure to move quickly on disclosing information about its nuclear program.
• Clinton To Push Russia On Iran During Moscow Visit RFE/RL 12 Oct 2009 -- When Iran admitted the existence of a secret uranium plant, the news appeared to take Russia by surprise.
• Afghanistan, Iran Lead Clinton Agenda for European Trip VOA 10 Oct 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton departed for a five-day trip to Europe and Russia.
• Iran Death Sentences Seen As Move To Intimidate Opposition RFE/RL 11 Oct 2009 -- 3 people arrested in the country's postelection crackdown have been sentenced to death.
• Iranian Court Sentences 3 to Death for Involvement in Post-Election Unrest VOA 10 Oct 2009 -- An Iranian official says 3 people have been sentenced to death for involvement in unrest after disputed election in June.
• Iran helps Venezuela find uranium RIA Novosti 10 Oct 2009 -- Venezuela has said Iran is helping it look for uranium in remote parts of the country, national media reported.
• UN human rights office welcomes release of Iranian detainees in Iraq UN News Centre 09 Oct 2009 -- UN human rights officials welcomed Iraqi Government's decision to release members of Iranian dissident group.
• Necessary Gesture Or Bad Decision? U.S. Cuts Funds To Iran Rights Group RFE/RL 09 Oct 2009 -- Iran Human Rights Documentation Center specializes in collecting data on human rights abuses.
• Iran Military Moves Could Provide Greater Muscle Against Critics RFE/RL 08 Oct 2009 -- Supreme Leader Kamenei's reshuffle this week of IRGC commanders initially looked like an attempt to soothe public anger.
• Iranian Revolutionary Court Sentences Monarchist to Death VOA 08 Oct 2009 -- Iran's Revolutionary Court has sentenced an opposition activist to death, in the first such verdict since trials of opposition supporters began.
• Iran's president upbeat over last week's Geneva nuclear talks RIA Novosti 07 Oct 2009 -- Iran's president considers last week's nuclear talks in Geneva to represent a positive step forward.
• Iranian President Describes Geneva Talks as 'Positive' VOA 07 Oct 2009 -- Iranian President Ahmadinejad: Last week's talks in Geneva between Iran and six world powers were "positive" and a "step forward."
• Iran's Police Chief Denies Allegations of Prisoner Rapes VOA 07 Oct 2009 -- Iran's police chief: Official investigation has turned up no evidence of prisoners being raped at a detention center.
• Iran to send living creature to space in two years RIA Novosti 07 Oct 2009 -- Iran plans to send a living creature into space within the next two years, the Fars news agency has reported.
• US Senate Panel Pushes for Tough New Sanctions on Iran VOA 06 Oct 2009 -- Members of US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs pushing for legislation to impose new sanctions on Iran.
• Gates, Clinton Present Common U.S. Policy Front On Iran, Afghanistan RFE/RL 06 Oct 2009 -- Secretary of State Clinton and Defense Secretary Gates play two very different roles in US foreign policy.
• Iran Plans Advanced Centrifuges at Nuclear Site VOA 06 Oct 2009 -- Iranian news agencies report head of Tehran's nuclear program announced plans to install more advanced type of centrifuge at newly-revealed facility.
• Russia denies secret involvement in Iran's nuclear program RIA Novosti 06 Oct 2009 -- Moscow possesses no information to suggest that Russian scientists secretly involved in Iran's nuclear program.
• Clinton: Iran Talks Somewhat Successful VOA 06 Oct 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton and Defense Secretary Gates: Last week's talks in Geneva between Iran and world powers were somewhat successful.
• Iran Needs Billions More to Pay for Gas, Diesel VOA 06 Oct 2009 -- A top Iranian oil official says Iran needs an additional $6.5 billion to help pay for imported gas and diesel fuel during the current budget year.
• Iran Downplays 'Openness' In Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 05 Oct 2009 -- Western officials have welcomed Tehran's positive approach and conciliatory tone during "P5+1" talks last week.
• Former IAEA Chief: Iran Inspections Step in Right Direction VOA 05 Oct 2009 -- Former head of International Atomic Energy Agency: Step in the right direction for Iran to let agency inspectors visit enrichment site.
• UN inspectors to visit new Iranian enrichment plant later this month UN News Centre 05 Oct 2009 -- Inspectors from the N International Atomic Energy Agencywill visit a newly disclosed uranium enrichment facility in Iran on 25 October.
• Tehran's top nuclear official says Iran has mastered fuel cycle RIA Novosti 05 Oct 2009 -- Iran's top nuclear energy official: Islamic Republic has now mastered the full nuclear fuel cycle.
• Iran: Geneva Talks a 'National Success' VOA 05 Oct 2009 -- Iran's FM hailing the nation's talks with 6 world powers last week as a "national success."
• Iran to start final test run of Bushehr nuclear power plant RIA Novosti 05 Oct 2009 -- The final test run of Iran's first nuclear power plant will begin within the next several days.
• Iran has enough data to produce nuclear bomb - report RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2009 -- NYT: Confidential report by the UN nuclear watchdog said that Iran had had enough information to produce a nuclear bomb.
• UN nuclear watchdog to inspect Iran's new uranium plant RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2009 -- Inspectors of the IAEA will inspect Iran's new uranium facility in the second half of October.
• Inspectors to Visit New Iran Nuclear Site at Qom Oct 25 VOA 04 Oct 2009 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran will allow inspectors to visit its newly revealed uranium-enrichment site.
• US Keeps Sanctions Option as It Pursues Diplomacy With Iran VOA 04 Oct 2009 -- Obama administration: Committed to diplomacy with Iran, but is reviewing the possibility of imposing enhanced sanctions.
• Iran Criticizes US, Hosts UN Nuclear Watchdog VOA 03 Oct 2009 -- The head of the United Nations nuclear agency has arrived in Iran, hoping to open up a once-secret nuclear facility to inspectors.
• UN nuclear chief to visit Iran to discuss inspections RIA Novosti 03 Oct 2009 -- Head of UN nuclear watchdog set to arrive in Iran to discuss inspections of the country's controversial second uranium enrichment facility.
• Iran Nuclear Talks Elicit Optimism, Skepticism VOA 02 Oct 2009 -- Thursday's talks between Western powers and Iran on Tehran's nuclear ambitions have sparked a mixed reaction.
• Russia expresses guarded optimism after Iran nuclear talks RIA Novosti 02 Oct 2009 -- Russia's FM: Moscow cautiously optimistic about the results of Geneva talks on Iran's nuclear program.
• Iran Six opt for dialogue over threats - Russian MP RIA Novosti 02 Oct 2009 -- Members of the Iran Six group of international negotiators prefer dialogue to threats in talks on Iran's nuclear program.
• UN nuclear watchdog chief due in Iran for talks RIA Novosti 02 Oct 2009 -- Head of the UN's nuclear watchdog due in Tehran on Saturday for talks on the inspection of Iran's second uranium enrichment site.
• Iran, World Leaders Agree to More Talks VOA 01 Oct 2009 -- Iran agreed to allow UN inspectors access to its second uranium enrichment plant during talks with six world powers in Geneva.
• Israel Tones Down Warnings as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify VOA 01 Oct 2009 -- Israel has for some time warned it is ready to launch preemptive strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities at any time.
• Iran calls for global nuclear disarmament at international talks RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2009 -- Iran's chief nuclear negotiator called for global nuclear disarmament at a meeting with six world powers in Switzerland.
• Iran says talks underway on UN checks at second enrichment site RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2009 -- Iran is engaged in discussions with the UN nuclear watchdog on the extent of future inspections at second enrichment plant.
• Iran says ongoing nuclear talks 'constructive' RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2009 -- Iranian FM Mottaki: Ongoing international nuclear talks in Switzerland have been progressing in a constructive atmosphere.
• U.S., Iran Have 'Significant Conversation' on Sidelines of Switzerland Talks RFE/RL 01 Oct 2009 -- A U.S. official at nuclear talks in Switzerland says there has been a "significant conversation" between the chief US and Iranian delegates.
• US, Iran Hold Rare Bilateral Meeting VOA 01 Oct 2009 -- U.S. and Iranian diplomats have held a rare bilateral meeting, on the sidelines of talks in Geneva about Iran's nuclear program.
• Iranian nuclear talks begin in Geneva RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2009 -- Talks between six world powers and Iran on the Islamic Republic's controversial nuclear program kicked off in Geneva.
• Six powers, Tehran to discuss Iran's nuclear program in Geneva RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2009 -- The Iran Six negotiating group set to meet in Geneva for talks with Tehran on Iran's nuclear program.