November 2009 - Iran Special Weapons News

Iran seeks diplomatic end to nuclear issue - parliament speaker RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Tehran is still seeking a diplomatic solution to the dispute over its nuclear program.
Iran Says Diplomacy Still Option in Nuclear Dispute VOA 30 Nov 2009 -- Iran's speaker of parliament says hope remains for a diplomatic solution to the international dispute over his country's nuclear program.
Tehran says new nuclear plans strong reply to Iran Six RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Iran's plans to build 10 new uranium enrichment facilities are a rational response to world powers trying to resolve the Iran nuclear issue.
Construction of new nuclear plants, strong response to G5+1: Salehi IRNA 30 Nov 2009 -- AEOI head Ali-Akbar Salehi: Construction of 10 new uranium enrichment plants in Iran is a strong response to the unfavorable move by the Group 5+1.
FM criticizes countries casting unjust votes against Iran in IAEA IRNA 30 Nov 2009 -- FM Mottaki criticized the recent IAEA resolution against Iran as well as those countries casting unjust and discriminatory votes against Tehran.
US Ambassador Warns Nuclear Plans Will Further Isolate Iran VOA 30 Nov 2009 -- Senior US official: Iran's announcement it intends to build 10 enrichment plants will further isolate that country.
U.S. Says 'Time Running Out' Amid Iran Nuclear News RFE/RL 30 Nov 2009 -- The United States says "time is running out" for Iran to address international concerns about its nuclear program.
White House says Iran is running out of time to resolve nuclear standoff RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Iran is running out of time to show the international community its readiness to continue a dialogue on its nuclear program.
Russian energy minister says all done to complete Bushehr NPP RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Everything possible has been done to complete the construction of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran.
Iran considering to build new nuclear sites, produce 20 pc uranium IRNA 29 Nov 2009 -- Cabinet ministers on Sunday assigned Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization to start construction of ten new nuclear sites within two months and consider to produce 20 percent enriched uranium for Tehran medical research reactor.
Rafsanjani denounces IAEA's anti-Iran resolution IRNA 29 Nov 2009 -- Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani here on Sunday described as very 'cruel' the recent resolution issued by the IAEA Board of Governors on Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities.
Navy defends territorial waters: Commander IRNA 29 Nov 2009 -- Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Sunday that Iranian Navy defends territorial waters and national interests citing military campaign against sea piracy.
Majlis urges gov to speedily offer plan on reducing ties with IAEA IRNA 29 Nov 2009 -- The Iranian Parliament on Sunday urged the government to speedily offer plans to downgrade ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran to adopt new plans if 5+1 fails to stop present policies IRNA 29 Nov 2009 -- Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Iran will adopt fresh plans if the US and other 5+1 countries fail to stop their stupid policy of “carrot and stick”.
Ayat. Khatami: Board's anti-Iran resolution harms IAEA reputation IRNA 28 Nov 2009 -- Eid-ul-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami said here Saturday that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Board of Governors will suffer the most from an anti-Iran resolution passed by the universal body on Friday.
Envoy: Moscow still committed to deliver S-300 missile to Iran IRNA 28 Nov 2009 -- Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Mahmood Reza Sajjadi here on Friday said that the Russian officials have told him they still honour a contract to deliver S-300 missiles to Iran.
Russia: Bushehr power plant to be completed on time IRNA 28 Nov 2009 -- Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko on the eve of his visit to Tehran here on Friday in a press conference said that Bushehr power plant will be completed on the set timeframe agreed with the Iranian side.
Senior Cleric Says Iran Will Not Be Cowed By Threats RFE/RL 28 Nov 2009 -- A senior Iranian cleric said today Iran will not be cowed by threats or swayed by "bribery" to give up its right to nuclear technology.
Iran Religious Leader: Tehran to Enrich Own High-Grade Uranium if No Deal VOA 28 Nov 2009 -- A senior Iranian cleric says Iran will produce its own uranium fuel if there is no deal with the United Nations Atomic Energy Agency. The cleric's comments came in reaction to an IAEA resolution adopted on Friday demanding that Iran halt construction of a new uranium enrichment facility. Iran's top nuclear negotiator is also insisting that Tehran will not stop enriching uranium.
Tehran says IAEA’s anti-Iran resolution aims at piling up pressure IRNA 27 Nov 2009 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast here Friday denounced the IAEA Board’s Friday resolution against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program and said it is aimed to pile up pressure on the Islamic Republic.
Soltanieh defends Iran's peaceful N-program at IAEA IRNA 27 Nov 2009 -- Iran's Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Ali-Asghar Soltanieh in an address to the IAEA Board meeting on Friday defended Iran's right to have peaceful nuclear energy.
Tehran dismisses claims of confiscating Ebadi’s medal IRNA 27 Nov 2009 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast on Friday ruled out charges that Tehran confiscated banking assets and medal of the Nobel peace prize laureate, Shirin Ebadi.
Soltanieh: Don’t ruin ongoing positive atmosphere IRNA 27 Nov 2009 -- Iran’s Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali-Asghar Soltanieh here Thursday asked certain members of the IAEA Board of Governors not to ruin the ongoing positive atmosphere and let the Iran-IAEA technical cooperation continue.
Statement from White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on today's IAEA vote The WHite House 27 Nov 2009
UN agency calls on Iran to halt work on recently-disclosed facility UN News Centre 27 Nov 2009 -- The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today called on Iran to immediately suspend the construction of a recently-disclosed uranium enrichment facility, and cooperate more fully to resolve all outstanding issues related to its nuclear programme.
US Says IAEA Vote Shows 'Deficit of Confidence' in Iran's Nuclear Intentions VOA 27 Nov 2009 -- The United States says the International Atomic Energy Agency's vote Friday censuring Iran shows a growing international "deficit of confidence" over Tehran's insistence that its nuclear program is peaceful. The White House says time is running out for diplomacy on the Iranian program.
Iran Warns IAEA Against Threats Ahead Of Vote RFE/RL 27 Nov 2009 -- The Iranian envoy to the UN nuclear monitoring agency has warned the agency not to use threats against Iran
IAEA Votes To Censure Iran Over Enrichment Facility RFE/RL 27 Nov 2009 -- The UN nuclear watchdog's governing body today voted overwhelmingly to censure Iran for developing a uranium-enrichment facility in secret
Iran says UN nuclear watchdog's rebuke will harm talks RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2009 -- Iran has hit back at the United Nations nuclear watchdog over its critical resolution passed on Friday, saying the document is likely to damage negotiations.
Russia calls on Iran to heed IAEA resolution RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2009 -- Russia hopes that Iran will heed the resolution adopted on Friday by the International Atomic Energy Agency, which calls on Iran to comply with the UN nuclear watchdog's conditions.
IAEA rebukes Iran over 2nd uranium enrichment facility RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2009 -- The UN nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), on Friday adopted a resolution criticizing Iran for the construction of the country's second uranium enrichment facility.
Russia backs draft IAEA resolution on Iran's nuclear program RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2009 -- Russia backs a draft resolution at the IAEA calling on Iran to comply with IAEA conditions, a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors said on Friday.
IAEA Board Censures Iran Over Nuke Program VOA 27 Nov 2009 -- The board of the International Atomic Energy Agency has censured Iran for its nuclear program, in a motion endorsed Friday by all five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
Iran Seizes Human Rights Lawyer's Nobel Prize VOA 27 Nov 2009 -- Iran has frozen the bank accounts of Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi and confiscated her Peace Prize medal.
Furore Grows Over 'Seized' Ebadi Nobel Prize Medal RFE/RL 26 Nov 2009 -- Controversy is growing over the reported seizure by Iranian authorities of human rights activist Shirin Ebadi's 2003 Nobel Peace Prize
Iran completes military exercise to protect nuclear facilities RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2009 -- Iran has completed a large-scale military exercise to protect the country's nuclear facilities, the ISNA news agency quoted Air Force Brigadier General Ahmad Miqani as saying.
Iran threatens to cut contacts with IAEA RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2009 -- Iran will cut contacts with the UN nuclear watchdog if it passes a resolution condemning its uranium activities, the country's ambassador to the IAEA said on Thursday.
IAEA board set to consider draft resolution on Iran RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2009 -- The UN nuclear watchdog will consider a draft resolution condemning Tehran over its refusal to stop uranium enrichment during a two-day meeting which opens on Thursday in Vienna.
UN nuclear watchdog has hit 'dead end' with Iran, says chief UN News Centre 26 Nov 2009 -- The head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today called on Iran to fully engage with the body to resolve outstanding issues related to its nuclear programme, citing no movement in over a year on the matter.
UN Nuclear Chief: Negotiations With Iran at 'Dead End' VOA 26 Nov 2009 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says the organization has reached a dead end in a probe into Iran's nuclear program. The IAEA's board is meeting to consider a resolution condemning Iran's nuclear program.
Iran's Maleki rejects UAE official's claims on three islands IRNA 25 Nov 2009 -- Former Iranian deputy foreign minister Abbas Maleki on Tuesday dismissed claims made by a leading official of the United Arab Emirates who alleged Iran had illegally seized the three Persian Gulf islands of Greater and Lesser Tunbs and Abu Moussa.
President: Iran, Brazil can cooperate on nuclear power plants IRNA 25 Nov 2009 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Iran’s nuclear technology is indigenous, adding that Iran and Brazil can cooperate in the field of nuclear power plant construction.
Iran launches third phase of aerial maneuver IRNA 25 Nov 2009 -- Air forces of the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps jointly launched the third phase of a nationwide aerial war game code-named “Defenders of Velayat-2” on Wednesday.
Speaker: We should not be deceived by US IRNA 25 Nov 2009 -- Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said Iran should not be deceived by the US tactics assuming that it has changed its behavior and attitudes towards Iran.
Supreme Leader highlights Basij role in protecting Iran from threats IRNA 25 Nov 2009 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said here Wednesday that no threat will work against the Islamic Republic system as long as Basijis (volunteer forces) remain on the scene.
Sophisticated missiles tested in third round of nationwide exercise IRNA 25 Nov 2009 -- The Hawk, Tour-M and Sam-6 missiles were successfully tested in the third round of the 'Modafean-e Aseman-e-Velayat 2 (Sky Defenders 2)' wargame on Wednesday.
Russia rejects US expert claim on Moscow-Tehran relation IRNA 25 Nov 2009 -- Russia Foreign Ministry, by issuing a statement on Tuesday evening, rejected a US expert claim on Moscow nuclear military assistance to Tehran and said the issue is baseless.
Iran starts third stage air-defense drills RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2009 -- Iran on Wednesday completed the first day of the third stage of an air-defense exercise, which saw the test firing of modern missile systems, the ISNA news agency said.
Iran's ability to build own S-300 air-defense systems queried RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2009 -- A Russian military expert questioned on Wednesday Tehran's claims that it could build its own S-300 surface-to-air missile systems.
Iran says Russia honors NPP construction contract RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2009 -- Moscow fulfills its commitments concerning the launch of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant at the moment, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization has been quoted by the ILNA news agency as saying.
Iran's Ahmadinejad In Venezuela For Talks With Chavez RFE/RL 25 Nov 2009 -- Iran's President Mahmud Ahmadinejad is in Venezuela for talks with President Hugo Chavez, another outspoken anti-American leader, on the final stop on his Latin America tour
Rights Group: Iran Arrests Students to Curb Expected Protests VOA 25 Nov 2009 -- An Iranian rights group says Iranian police have arrested students in an apparent attempt to discourage protests expected on National Student Day, December 7.
Ahmadinejad Visits Venezuela to Boost Business Ties VOA 25 Nov 2009 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is in Venezuela on the latest stop of a regional tour aimed at boosting ties with supporters of Iran's controversial nuclear program.
Russia dismisses allegation of helping Iran build atom bomb RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry has dismissed as groundless a recent claim by a U.S. nonproliferation expert that Moscow is helping Iran build nuclear weapons.
Iran continues to press Russia for S-300 deliveries RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- Iran hopes that Russia will fulfill its contract for the supply of S-300 air defense missile systems, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Russia says sanctions on Iran still premature RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- Any further sanctions against Iran are unnecessary until Tehran has provided an official reply to the UN nuclear watchdog's fuel processing proposal, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Iran aims to launch first nuclear plant by late March RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- The launch of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, delayed for technical reasons, will take place by the end of March 2010, the country's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Iran seeks UN guarantees in nuclear fuel deal RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- Iran has said it is willing to send its low-enriched uranium abroad, but would require explicit guarantees from the United Nations nuclear watchdog that it will receive high-enriched uranium for its research reactor.
Iran completes 1st stage of drills to protect nuclear facilities RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- Iran's armed forces have completed the first stage of a large-scale air defense exercise to protect the country's nuclear facilities, the ISNA news agency quoted the air force and air defense staff as saying.
Iran Seeks Guarantees on Nuclear Deal VOA 24 Nov 2009 -- Iran says it is not opposed to sending its low-enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment, as long as it receives fuel for its nuclear reactor at the very same time.
Iranian President Visits Brazil, Looking For Support On Nuclear Issue RFE/RL 23 Nov 2009 -- Iran's President Mahmud Ahmadinejad began a tour of South America in Brazil today.
Brazil's President Welcomes Iranian Leader VOA 23 Nov 2009 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Iran should negotiate with the West for a "just" solution to the country's controversial nuclear program.
Iran's leader wants debate on 'global justice' with Obama RIA Novosti 23 Nov 2009 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has proposed launching a debate with U.S. leader Barack Obama on global issues, but does not seek direct negotiations with Washington, an Iranian official said on Monday.
Iran begins military exercises to protect nuclear facilities RIA Novosti 22 Nov 2009 -- Iran launched a large-scale air-defense exercise to protect its nuclear plants against any attack, local media reported on Sunday
Turkey offers assistance in Iran nuclear issue RIA Novosti 22 Nov 2009 -- Turkey is ready to offer assistance to six world powers negotiating with Iran over its controversial nuclear program to find a diplomatic solution to the Iran nuclear issue, the Turkish foreign minister said on Sunday
Iran Drills Simulate Defense of Nuclear Sites VOA 22 Nov 2009 -- Iran has begun military exercises simulating a defense against any attack on its nuclear facilities. The United States and Israel have not ruled out a military option should negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program fail.
Iran Jails Top Reformer for 6 Years VOA 22 Nov 2009 -- Iran has sentenced a former vice president who protested Iran's disputed presidential election to six years in jail.
Iran to hold air-defense drills RIA Novosti 21 Nov 2009 -- Iran will launch a large-scale air-defense exercise to protect its nuclear plants against any attack, a senior military official said on Saturday.
UN panel criticizes Iran over post-election crackdown RIA Novosti 21 Nov 2009 -- The UN General Assembly's human rights committee has passed a resolution condemning the Iranian government for the crackdown on protests following the June presidential election
Six powers urge Iran to accept UN scheme RIA Novosti 21 Nov 2009 -- Political directors, or deputy foreign ministers, from Russia, the U.S., the U.K., China, Germany and France held talks in Brussels Friday urging Iran to agree to a UN-proposed scheme
Iranian Commander Announces Air Defense Maneuvers VOA 21 Nov 2009 -- A top Iranian military commander is saying, Saturday, that the country's defense forces will conduct air defense maneuvers during the coming week. Iran's announcement comes after representatives of six world powers expressed disappointment, Friday, over its refusal to accept a United Nations-draft deal to send 80 percent of its lightly-enriched uranium stockpile abroad.
Major World Powers Dislike Nuclear Response From Iran VOA 20 Nov 2009 -- The United States and five leading world powers meeting in Brussels expressed disappointment Friday that Iran had not accepted a uranium enrichment offer, even as the outgoing head of the International Atomic Energy Agency urged Tehran to agree to the plan.
US Says Next Big-Power Meeting on Iranian Nuclear Program Will Take Up Punitive Steps VOA 20 Nov 2009 -- The State Department says the international community's patience with Iran is limited, and that another meeting of the P5+1 grouping will be held shortly to take up the pressure side of its two-track approach to Iran of incentives if it cooperates on the nuclear issue, and penalties if it doesn't.
World Powers Disappointed at Iran's Intransigence VOA 20 Nov 2009 -- Officials from 6 world powers have expressed disappointment at Iran's refusal to accept a proposal to send its uranium abroad for enrichment.
World Powers Meet On Iranian Nuclear Program RFE/RL 20 Nov 2009 -- 6 countries negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program are meeting as the threat of more punitive sanctions hangs over the dispute.
Work on Bushehr continuing as scheduled - Russian contractor RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2009 -- Russian and Iranian officials confirmed that work to launch Iran's first nuclear power plant is going as scheduled.
Interview: Conflict In Yemen Widens Amid Charges Of Iran Involvement RFE/RL 20 Nov 2009 -- A decades-old conflict in Yemen between the government and northern rebels from the country's Shi'ite minority is heating up.
UN General Assembly Condemns Post-Election Abuses in Iran VOA 20 Nov 2009 -- UN General Assembly has condemned human rights violations in Iran, particularly those that have occurred since last June's disputed presidential election.
Iran Arrests Student Activists Ahead Of Student Day RFE/RL 20 Nov 2009 -- Iran has increased its pressure on student activists ahead of the national Student Day on December 7.
U.S. Faces Difficult Decisions After Iran Rejects UN Nuclear Plan RFE/RL 19 Nov 2009 -- Iranian FM Mottaki: Tehran won't export its partially enriched uranium for further enrichment, as proposed by the UN.
Turkey presses Iran on uranium compromise RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2009 -- Turkey will continue efforts to persuade Iran to ship its low-enriched uranium abroad to allay international fears over its nuclear ambitions.
No new Iran sanctions discussed at UN - Russian official RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2009 -- Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman: UN Security Council is not discussing new sanctions against Iran.
US Begins Talks on Iran Nuclear Proposal with International Partners VOA 19 Nov 2009 -- US President Obama: US talks with international partners on the consequences of Iran's failure to respond to nuclear deal.
Iran Rejects Notion It Has Not Responded to Nuclear Plan VOA 18 Nov 2009 -- Iran's FM: Country has already responded to nuclear fuel plan, while countries involved in negotiations say they are still waiting for a reply.
Iran will not send enriched uranium abroad - foreign minister RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2009 -- Iranian FM Mottaki has said the Islamic Republic will not send its enriched uranium to third countries for processing.
Obama unable to change U.S. approach to Iran - Ahmadinejad RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2009 -- Iranian President Ahmadinejad: Barack Obama is not able to change the established White House policy towards Iran.
Iranian Death Sentences Seen As Intimidation Move Over Postelection Unrest RFE/RL 18 Nov 2009 -- Five people have been sentenced to death in connection with the unrest that shook the republic following disputed election.
Uranium swap must take place inside Iran - Mottaki RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- Iranian FM Mottaki: Tehran sees a US-backed plan over nuclear fuel swaps as positive, provided exchange takes place inside the country.
Obama Offers Tough Talk on North Korea, Iran AFPS 17 Nov 2009 -- President Barack Obama emphasized the importance of keeping international efforts focused on nuclear weapons programs in North Korea and Iran.
Joint Press Statement by President Obama and President Hu of China The White House 17 Nov 2009
China backs U.S. over Iranian nuclear issue RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- China agrees with the US that Iran must prove its nuclear program is of a peaceful nature and not aimed at producing an atomic bomb.
Obama: Iran Must Prove Peaceful Nuclear Aims or Face Consequences VOA 17 Nov 2009 -- US President Obama: Iran will face consequences if it fails to show its nuclear program is peaceful and transparent.
U.S. set to press Iran for nuclear transparency RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- US will continue to press Iran to fulfill its international obligations in the nuclear sphere.
Iran nuclear dispute, Bushehr delay not linked - Russia's Lavrov RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- Russia's FM: No connection between the ongoing international dispute over Iran's nuclear program and a delay in launching nuclear power plant.
Russia close to completing Iran's nuclear plant RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- Russia is close to finishing the construction of Iran's first nuclear power plant and is currently making final adjustments.
UN nuclear watchdog suspects Iran of hiding information RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2009 -- UN nuclear watchdog: Iran's lateness in admitting to a uranium enrichment site raises concerns it may be hiding further information.
Iran sets conditions for uranium deal with West RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2009 -- Iran could agree to a UN-brokered deal to send its uranium for processing in Europe if it receives enriched uranium for its research reactor first.
Nuclear watchdog chief to issue new report on Iran program RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2009 -- IAEA chief ElBaradei will issue a new report on Iran's nuclear program to the agency's board of directors.
Russia Announces Delay of Controversial Iranian Nuclear Plant VOA 16 Nov 2009 -- Russia says the controversial Bushehr nuclear power plant it is helping build in Iran will not go into service by the end of the year as planned.
Russia delays launch of Iranian nuclear power plant RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2009 -- Russian Energy Minister: Iran's first nuclear power plant, developed by Russia in Bushehr, will not be launched this year as planned.
Iran Trying to Wage Media Battle Against US VOA 16 Nov 2009 -- The Iranian parliament is considering a new media outlet in response to U.S. efforts toward Iran.
Statements By President Obama and President Medvedev of Russia After Bilateral Meeting The White House 15 Nov 2009
Obama, Medvedev Discuss Arms Reduction, Iran AFPS 15 Nov 2009 -- The mutual goal of negotiating an agreement on reducing nuclear arms by the end of the year is on track, President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said today.
Russia still hopes for diplomatic solution to Iran issue - Lavrov RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2009 -- Moscow still hopes that the Iran nuclear problem will be resolved through political and diplomatic means, the Russian foreign minister said after a meeting between the Russian and U.S. presidents on Sunday.
Russia, U.S. could use 'other means' over Iran nuclear deadlock RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday that Russia and the United States could use 'other means' if the talks on Iran's controversial nuclear program yielded no results.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Blasts US Actions VOA 15 Nov 2009 -- Iran's parliament speaker, Ali Larijani, has criticized U.S. President Barack Obama, arguing that his promise to change U.S. policy toward Tehran amounts to nothing.
Iran's Parliament Approves Ahmadinejad's New Cabinet Ministers VOA 15 Nov 2009 -- Iran's state-run media say the country's parliament has approved the remaining three Cabinet nominees proposed by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Turkey offers to store uranium for Iran RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2009 -- Turkey has said it would be willing to store enriched uranium for use in Iranian atomic power plants, to ease international concerns over Iran's nuclear program.
US Moves to Seize Mosques, Properties of Group Linked to Iran VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- Federal prosecutors continued legal action on Friday to seize properties, including several mosques, owned by a non-profit Muslim organization with alleged ties to the Iranian government.
U.S. Seeks Assets of Islamic Foundation Thought To Be Iranian-Controlled RFE/RL 13 Nov 2009 -- U.S. federal prosecutors say they are moving to seize more than $500 million in assets of a nonprofit Muslim organization that is accused of being secretly controlled by the Iranian government.
Iran urges Russia to deliver overdue missiles RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2009 -- A top Iranian military official on Friday urged Russia to honor its bilateral military contract and deliver the promised S-300 surface-to-air missiles, the Mehr news agency reported.
U.S. extends Iran sanctions for another year RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2009 -- President Obama has renewed U.S. economic sanctions against Iran for another year, the White House has said.
S-300 missile deliveries to Iran under review — Russian official RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2009 -- Russia is still considering the possible deliveries of advance air defense systems to Iran and will not freeze the contract as a concession to the United States, a government official said.
Iran urges Russia to fulfill S-300 missile supply contract RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2009 -- Russia has to fulfill its contract on the supply of S-300 defensive surface-to-air missile systems to Iran, Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said on Wednesday.
Italy dismisses participation in Iran satellite launch project RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2009 -- Italy's foreign ministry has dismissed media reports about the country's participation in the Iranian project to launch a low orbiting research satellite, the ANSA news agency has said.
Iran Denies Backing Yemeni Rebels VOA 10 Nov 2009 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki denies his country is aiding rebel groups in Yemen. Reports of fighting along the Yemen-Saudi border continue, with conflicting accounts of who is attacking whom.
Iran to launch satellite with Italian help in 2011 RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2009 -- Iran will launch a low orbiting research satellite in cooperation with an Italian company in 2011, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.
Iran discusses uranium processing in Turkey - media RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2009 -- Turkish and Iranian officials have discussed the possibility of sending Iranian enriched uranium for further processing to Turkey, Turkish Milliyet reported on Tuesday.
Iran Accuses Three Americans Of Spying RFE/RL 09 Nov 2009 -- Tehran has announced that three Americans it has had in custody since July "have been accused of espionage," according to the state news agency IRNA.
Clinton Urges 'Compassion' for Americans Detained in Iran VOA 09 Nov 2009 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is urging Iran to show compassion and release three Americans held since July for apparently crossing into Iranian territory while hiking in Northern Iraq. Iran says the three are being charged with espionage.
US Prepared to Give Iran Time to Consider Enrichment Proposal VOA 09 Nov 2009 -- A U.S. official says the United States is willing to give Iran more time to consider a key uranium enrichment deal that will yield fuel for an Iranian nuclear research reactor.
Iran Charges 3 US Detainees with Espionage VOA 09 Nov 2009 -- Iran's official news agency, IRNA, reports three detained U.S. citizens have been charged with espionage.
Iran sanctions likely if no progress on nuclear issue - Medvedev RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2009 -- Further sanctions against Tehran cannot be ruled out if no progress is made on Iran's nuclear issue, the Russian president said on Saturday.
Iran opts out of uranium enrichment deal - MP RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2009 -- Iran will not ship out its low-enriched uranium for further processing abroad, a senior Iranian MP said on Saturday.
Iran Lawmakers Say Tehran Will Reject UN-Backed Nuclear Deal VOA 07 Nov 2009 -- Some Iranian lawmakers are saying Iran will reject a U.N.-backed proposal for Iran's uranium to be enriched abroad.
What Does Iran's Green Movement Want From Obama? RFE/RL 06 Nov 2009 -- Members of the Green movement opposed to President Ahmadinejad voiced a clear demand to US President Obama this week.
Iran To Give UN Watchdog More Details On Nuclear Fuel Plan RFE/RL 06 Nov 2009 -- Iranian FM Mottaki: Iran is preparing to give IAEA more details of its response to proposals for the supply of nuclear fuel.
Moscow expects positive Iran response to fuel deal soon RIA Novosti 06 Nov 2009 -- Moscow expects Tehran to accept the UN-sponsored nuclear fuel deal soon.
IAEA Chief: Iran's Nuclear Program About Winning Recognition, Prestige RFE/RL 05 Nov 2009 -- Muhammad el-Baradei has been speaking a lot about Iran and its nuclear program.
Pakistan Arrests Three Suspects in Iranian Bombing VOA 05 Nov 2009 -- Pakistani officials have announced the arrests of 3 Iranians in connection with a suicide attack last month in southeastern Iran that killed 42 people.
Iran Holds AFP Reporter in Wake of Demonstrations VOA 05 Nov 2009 -- Agence France Presse says Iran is holding one of its reporters who was covering mass demonstrations in Tehran this week.
Clinton Holds Emotional Meeting with Families of Hikers Held in Iran VOA 05 Nov 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton held an emotional meeting with the families of American hikers detained in Iran.
Islamic Republic, more profound than US thinks IRI Embassy, Islamabad, Pakistan 04 Nov 2009 -- Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei Tuesday called the American government a truly arrogant government in the world.
Protesters, Police Clash In Tehran On Anniversary Of U.S. Embassy Takeover RFE/RL 04 Nov 2009 -- Security forces clashed with opposition supporters who renewed protest against the President Ahmadinejad.
Iranian Opposition Protesters Hijack Government Rally VOA 04 Nov 2009 -- Iranian police have clashed with opposition demonstrators who tried to take over a government sanctioned protest.
Obama says Iran 'must choose' its future RIA Novosti 04 Nov 2009 -- Iran "must choose" whether it wants to open the door for opportunity and prosperity, US President Barack Obama said.
Statement by President Barack Obama on Iran The White House 04 Nov 2009
Rallies held in Iran on the anniversary of U.S. embassy takeover RIA Novosti 04 Nov 2009 -- Thousands of Iranians took to the streets in Tehran to mark the 30th anniversary of the U.S. embassy takeover.
Iranians Rally on Anniversary of American Embassy Takeover VOA 04 Nov 2009 -- Iran is marking the 30th anniversary of the takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran, with anti-American demonstrations.
Elbaradei Reports On Global Nuclear Activity VOA 04 Nov 2009 -- International Atomic Energy Agency chief ElBaradei has given what amounts to his final report on global nuclear activity.
Statement by President Barack Obama on Iran The White House 03 Nov 2009
U.S.-EU Joint Declaration and Annexes The White House 03 Nov 2009
Merkel tells U.S. Congress Iran must not have nuclear weapons RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2009 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel: Iran must not have nuclear weapons.
Iran's leader says U.S. policy unchanged, queries nuclear deal RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2009 -- Iran's supreme leader: US approach to Iran was at odds with the slogan of bringing "change" to its policy.
Iran's Supreme Leader Throws Cold Water on Nuclear Negotiations VOA 03 Nov 2009 -- Iran's supreme leader "does not want negotiations with the West if the "results are pre-determined by the United States."
Iran Will Not Be 'Deceived' Into Reconciliation With 'Arrogant' U.S. RFE/RL 03 Nov 2009 -- Supreme leader Khamenei: US was a "really arrogant power" and that Iran will "not be deceived by its apparent reconciliatory behavior."
Iranian Leader Says He Won't be Deceived by US VOA 03 Nov 2009 -- Iran's supreme leader says he will not be deceived by U.S. statements supporting reconciliation between the two nations.
Iran playing by own rules 30 years after U.S. Embassy seizure RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2009 -- Thirty years after students stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, the country's leadership continues to ignore the norms of international relations.
Interview: Former U.S. Hostage Calls For Iran To Change RFE/RL 03 Nov 2009 -- Thirty years ago, a group of Iranian students stormed US Embassy in Tehran and took US diplomats and embassy staff hostage.
Former Iran Hostages Recall US Embassy Takeover 30 Years Ago VOA 03 Nov 2009 -- November 4 is the 30th anniversary of the siezure, by young Iranian militants, of the U.S. embassy in Tehran.
Clinton: Nuclear Offer to Iran Will Not Change VOA 02 Nov 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton: There will be no changes to an international offer to end the dispute over Iran's nuclear program.
Iran Six warns Tehran against stalling on nuclear deal RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2009 -- The Iran Six will not tolerate delaying tactics from Tehran on a UN-sponsored nuclear fuel deal.
Head of UN atomic watchdog urges swift response by Iran to nuclear fuel deal UN News Centre 02 Nov 2009 -- Outgoing IAEA head urged Tehran not to delay in responding to the draft agreement on nuclear fuel.
Moscow urges Iran Six for 'proper' dialogue on Tehran RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2009 -- Moscow is pushing for another meeting of six world powers for a 'proper' dialogue on Iran.
Iran seeks more talks on nuclear fuel deal RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2009 -- Iran wanted more talks on a UN nuclear deal, including fuel delivery guarantees, and also stated it would like to buy directly enriched material.
Iran Seeks Experts' Opinion on UN Fuel Plan VOA 02 Nov 2009 -- Iranian officials want technical experts to review the U.N.-backed plan for sending Iran's uranium abroad for enrichment.
Iran Warns Opposition Over Anti-US Day Rallies VOA 02 Nov 2009 -- Iran's elite security force is warning the opposition against holding rallies as nation marks 30 years since seizure of US embassy in Tehran.
Iran's Leading Holocaust Denier Named Deputy Minister RFE/RL 02 Nov 2009 -- Mohammad Ali Ramin has been appointed deputy culture minister for media affairs.

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