February 2010 - Iran Special Weapons News

Moslehi: No country helped Iran nab terrorist ringleader Rigi IRNA 28 Feb 2010 -- Information Minister Heidar Moslehi said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic of Iran managed to arrest the notorious terrorist ringleader Abdolmalek Rigi without help from any other country.
Supreme Leader: Western political ploys against Iran will backfire IRNA 28 Feb 2010 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the US, Britain and Zionists have launched a propaganda campaign against Iran’s nuclear program and that their unjust measures will backfire.
Rigi terrorist group set up to trigger tribal dispute in Iran IRNA 28 Feb 2010 -- Deputy Interior Minister for Plitical Affairs Solat Mortazavi said Sunday that foreign espionage services have set up Rigi’s terrorist group to trigger tribal disputes in Iran.
Larijani: US administration should answer for Rigi actions IRNA 28 Feb 2010 -- Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the US administration and its president should answer for the actions of the terrorist Abdolmalek Rigi.
Iran's Supreme Leader Criticizes International Atomic Energy Agency VOA 28 Feb 2010 -- Iran's Supreme Leader is criticizing the International Atomic Energy Agency and Western countries for saying his country's nuclear ambitions are not entirely peaceful.
Iran's Musavi Hints At Fresh Protest RFE/RL 27 Feb 2010 -- Opposition leader Mir Hossein Musavi has urged Iranians to stage a fresh antigovernment rally in the capital, Tehran, in order to highlight the continued strength of his Green Movement.
Top Iranian Opposition Leader Mousavi Challenges Supreme Leader VOA 27 Feb 2010 -- Iran's top opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi is challenging the government once again Saturday and calling for an anti-government rally to prove the strength of his opposition Green Movement. The call comes just days after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Mousavi and other opposition leaders that they were now excluded from the regime.
Israel Calls For Significant Sanctions Against Iran VOA 26 Feb 2010 -- Israel's Defense Minister Ehud Barak is calling for significant sanctions against Iran, saying it is clear the country wants to be a nuclear weapons power. Barak made the comments during a visit to Washington.
Is Iran a Military Dictatorship? VOA 26 Feb 2010 -- “Iran is moving toward a military dictatorship,” warned U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, speaking last week (16 February) in Doha, Qatar. Clinton raised new concerns about the power of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the growing military elite that now controls Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran, Hezbollah Leaders Meet in Syria VOA 26 Feb 2010 -- The head of Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group has met with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Syria.
Larijani: NPT unable to disarm IRNA 26 Feb 2010 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said here Friday that problem with NPT is that it has no power for nuclear disarmament and it is something written only on paper.
Soltanieh: IAEA’s Iran report imbalanced, not reflecting Iran’s views IRNA 26 Feb 2010 -- Iran’s envoy to international organizations in Vienna, Ali-Asghar Soltanieh, says the IAEA report is not balanced, failing to reflect Iran’s stances.
Rigi confesses to links with US IRNA 26 Feb 2010 -- Leader of a notorious gang and of a terrorist group active east of Iran has in his first confessions stressed that he had links with the US and committed enormous crimes in the case of Iranian civilians.
Commentary: Iran's Hard-Liners Look To Justify A Nuclear Arsenal RFE/RL 26 Feb 2010 -- During the commissioning ceremony for Iran's first domestically built destroyer earlier this month, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei denied that Iran seeks to possess nuclear weapons. He said that weapons of mass destruction are haram, or forbidden by Islam, in the Islamic republic.
U.S. Rejects Iran Claims Of Links To Sunni Rebel Group RFE/RL 26 Feb 2010 -- Washington has rejected accusations by Iran of U.S. backing for a Sunni Muslim rebel group whose leader was arrested in Iran this week.
Clinton to Urge 'Constructive' Brazilian Approach to Iran VOA 26 Feb 2010 -- The U.S. State Department says Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will urge Brazilian leaders next week to use their influence with Iran to prod Tehran toward cooperation with the world community on its nuclear program. Clinton leaves Washington for Uruguay late Sunday on a 5-nation Latin American trip.
Iran’s entire nuclear activities harmonized with agency IRNA 25 Feb 2010 -- Iran’s permanent ambassador to IAEA said here Wednesday we proved at agency’s justification session Iran’s entire nuclear activities are harmonized with agency.
Commentary : The Difference Between A Marja And A Supreme Leader RFE/RL 25 Feb 2010 -- Recently, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's highest Shi'ite authority, urged voters to turn out for that country's March 7 parliamentary elections. He warned that that failure to do so would "allow some to achieve illegitimate goals."
Russia's Lavrov says no proof Iran working on nuclear weapons RIA Novosti 25 Feb 2010 -- There is no hard proof that Iran is working on nuclear weapons, but Tehran has to clarify several key issues on its nuclear program to avoid fresh international action, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday.
Medvedev calls on Iran to cooperate over nuclear program RIA Novosti 25 Feb 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev urged Tehran to cooperate with international organizations over its controversial nuclear program in an interview published on Thursday.
Israel Seeks China's Backing on Iran Nuclear Program VOA 25 Feb 2010 -- Senior Israeli officials are in Beijing for talks with Chinese leaders. High on the agenda is expected to be China's reluctance to support United Nations sanctions against Iran.
Iran, Syria Champion Nuclear Rights VOA 25 Feb 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is in Damascus, where Syrian President Bashar al-Assad pledged to support Iran's nuclear program.
Assembly of Experts winds up session IRNA 24 Feb 2010 -- The 17th meeting of Assembly of Experts chaired by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani ended on Wednesday.
U.S. ambassador to Russia names four nuke threats to international security RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2010 -- U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Beyrle named on Wednesday four main nuclear-connected threats to international security.
Vahidi: Iran’s defense capabilities to serve regional peace, security IRNA 24 Feb 2010 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi conferred on Wednesday with Qatari Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Doha on issues of mutual interests as well as regional developments.
Larijani: Iran doubts US good-will over regional developments IRNA 24 Feb 2010 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that some western powers have launched a propaganda camapign against Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities and Tehran doubt any good-will on the part of the US and a number of bullying powers.
Ahmadinejad hails Iran’s strong performance in arresting Rigi IRNA 24 Feb 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hailed the strong performance of Iranian forces in arresting the terrorist gang leader, Abdolmalek Rigi.
Defense Minister: Iran for sustainable regional peace IRNA 24 Feb 2010 -- Iran's Defense Minister said Iran’s defense priority was to promote sustainable peace and tranquility in the region.
Majlis speaker criticizes IAEA performance over Iran IRNA 24 Feb 2010 -- Visiting Speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Ali Larijani criticized the UN nuclear watchdog for its failure in transforming nuclear technology to its member states.
Russian official: Moscow committed to its S-300 deal with Iran IRNA 24 Feb 2010 -- Chairman of Russian Federation Council Sergei Mironov speaking to a Russian news agency said that his country will carry out its commitment to deliver S-300 Missile system to Iran.
U.S. Warns Iran That Time And Patience 'Running Out' RFE/RL 24 Feb 2010 -- sThe United States has warned Iran that "time and patience is running out" over its controversial nuclear program.
Kyrgyzstan Confirms Iran Intercepted Plane, Arrested Two Passengers RFE/RL 24 Feb 2010 -- Kyrgyzstan has confirmed that Iran forced one of its planes to land and arrested two of the passengers, apparently confirming Tehran's claim that it seized a top Sunni militant on a flight to the Central Asian country, RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service reports.
Japan ready to supply enriched uranium to Iran - paper RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2010 -- Japan has offered to provide Iran with enriched uranium to ease international concerns over the Islamic Republic's controversial nuclear program, the Japanese Nikkei daily reported on Wednesday.
Russia Opposes 'Paralyzing' Sanctions Against Iran VOA 24 Feb 2010 -- A Russian foreign ministry official says Moscow will not support new sanctions against Iran that would paralyze the country because of its nuclear activities.
Clinton Reports Progress on Iran Sanctions VOA 24 Feb 2010 -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in Senate testimony Wednesday, reported progress in organizing support for new U.N. Security Council sanctions against Iran. Clinton also expressed hope that U.S. engagement with Syria will diminish that country's ties with Iran.
US Calls Iranian Nuclear Offer Unacceptable VOA 23 Feb 2010 -- The United States Tuesday said an Iranian offer to trade its low-enriched uranium for more highly-processed fuel for a research reactor is unacceptable. The State Department said U.S. diplomats are aggressively pursuing the idea of additional sanctions against Tehran because of its non-cooperation on the nuclear issue.
Iranian Officials Capture Leader of Sunni Militant Jundallah Group VOA 23 Feb 2010 -- Iranian officials say they have arrested Abdolmalek Rigi, the leader of the Sunni militant group Jundallah, allegedly responsible for number of attacks in Iran.
Iran rules out US, Russia, France advice to buy isotopes not produce IRNA 23 Feb 2010 -- Spokesman of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Ali Shirzadian said on Tuesday that the US, France and Russia have acknowledged Iran’s demand for radio isotopes being produced by Tehran reactor and advised Iran to buy the medicines rather than produce.
President: Iran calls for unconditional fuel swap for Tehran reactor IRNA 23 Feb 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that Iran has offered unconditional fuel swap with the US, Russia and France for Tehran medical reactor.
Iran’s new letter on TRR fuel provision delivered to Amano published IRNA 23 Feb 2010 -- Iran has presented a new letter to IAEA Secretary General Yukia Amano on provision of fuel for Tehran Research Reactor.
Official: Rigi arrested following months of intelligence work IRNA 23 Feb 2010 -- Governor of Sistan-Baluchestan Province in southeast Iran said terrorist gang leader Abdolmalek Rigi was arrested during a daring operation by Iran’s Information Ministry.
Terrorisit gang leader Abdolmalek Rigi arrested IRNA 23 Feb 2010 -- Furive terrorist gang leader Abdolmalek Rigi was arrested following an intensive and long term planning and operational field work early Tuesday morning.
Iran Accuses West Of Supporting Detained Sunni Rebel Leader RFE/RL 23 Feb 2010 -- Iranian officials have accused Western countries of supporting the leader of the Jundallah Sunni Muslim rebel group, whose arrest was announced earlier today.
Iran: Arrested Sunni Militant Leader Had Help From US VOA 23 Feb 2010 -- Iran says authorities have captured the head of a Sunni militant group in an operation outside the country, and it claims the leader had links to the United States.
Iran Willing to Swap Nuclear Fuel Inside Iran VOA 23 Feb 2010 -- Iran says it is willing to swap its low-enriched uranium for more highly processed nuclear fuel, but the exchange must happen on Iranian territory.
Mullen: Iran Concerns Middle Eastern Neighbors AFPS 22 Feb 2010 -- Just back from a trip to the Middle East, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff today cited widespread concern about Iran’s nuclear program, but emphasized the importance of diplomatic and economic pressure, rather than military action, to stem it.
Iran Plans 2 New Uranium Enrichment Plants VOA 22 Feb 2010 -- Iran says it is planning to begin building two new uranium enrichment facilities.
FM spokesman urges IAEA to study Iran's n-case from legal view IRNA 21 Feb 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mihman-Parast here on Sunday urged the International Atomic Energy Agency to regard Iran’s peaceful nuclear program from legal perspectives.
MP urges IAEA chief to reconsider his Iran report IRNA 21 Feb 2010 -- Head of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi urged the UN nuclear watchdog’s chief to reconsider his report on Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities.
Powerful Iran only a threat to bullying powers: Larijani IRNA 21 Feb 2010 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said here on Sunday that the powerful Iran is a danger for bullying powers and not to regional Muslim nations.
Jamaran destroyer heads to open seas on 1st mission IRNA 21 Feb 2010 -- Iran’s first indigenously-made destroyer, Jamaran, left local waters Sunday morning in southern Iran for open seas on its first mission two days after being launched in a ceremony attended by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Mihman-Parast: Iran to produce nuclear fuel plates within months IRNA 20 Feb 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mihman-Parast said on Saturday that Iran is to produce nuclear fuel plates within the coming four months.
Mihman-Parast: IAEA should uphold its prestige, identity IRNA 20 Feb 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mihman-Parast said on Saturday that the IAEA should uphold its prestige and identity and never let the will of some specific countries be imposed on the international community through politically motivated moves.
Mihman-parast: Iranian-made destroyer poses no threat to region IRNA 20 Feb 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mihman-parast said on Saturday that Iran’s first ever indigenously-designed destroyer aims to safeguard security of the Persian Gulf region and poses no threats to any country in the region.
Amano's report contains nothing new: Soltaniyeh IRNA 20 Feb 2010 -- The recent report released by new IAEA chief Yukiya Amano contains nothing new on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, said Iran's IAEA envoy.
Navy commander: Iran is able to provide security in region IRNA 20 Feb 2010 -- Iran's Navy Commander Rear-Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said here on Friday evening that manufacturing Jamaran Destroyer is a message of peace and friendship for regional countries.
Destroyer building to continue more rapidly: Military official IRNA 20 Feb 2010 -- Commander of manufacturing plants of Iran's Navy said that production of destroyers will continue and in the next 2 years the second vessel will be delivered to the Navy.
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Says Islam Opposes Nuclear Weapons VOA 19 Feb 2010 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reiterating a previous claim that Islam is "opposed to nuclear weapons," insisting that Tehran is not trying to build them. Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency is also calling a leaked report that Tehran is working to build a nuclear warhead "baseless."
MP: New IAEA report signifies Iran’s peaceful N-program IRNA 19 Feb 2010 -- An Iranian lawmaker said on Friday that the new unofficial IAEA report on Iran has re-confirmed peaceful nature of the country’s nuclear activities.
Supreme Leader: Iran has no belief in atom bombs IRNA 19 Feb 2010 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said Iran has not the least belief in making nuclear bombs.
Jamaran destroyer launched in Supreme Leader’s presence IRNA 19 Feb 2010 -- The first Iranian navy destroyer, `Jamaran’, was launched in this port city and joined the Islamic Republic Navy fleet, in the presence of the Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Soltanieh: IAEA Chief admits Iran’s N-activities are peaceful IRNA 19 Feb 2010 -- Iran’s IAEA envoy Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said here Thursday that the IAEA Chief Yukiya Amano has confirmed peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear activities.
Why Iran's Green Movement Objects To President's Economic Style RFE/RL 19 Feb 2010 -- now leaders of the Green Movement -- The chants of "death to the dictator" have been temporarily stilled since Iran's Green Movement was muscled off the streets during the 31st anniversary celebrations of the Islamic Revolution on February 11.
Interview: IAEA Report Shows 'Greater Sense of Urgency' About Iran's Nuclear Progress RFE/RL 19 Feb 2010 -- In a new report, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) suggests for the first time that Iran is actively pursuing a nuclear-weapons capability.
International Outcry Follows IAEA Iran Report RFE/RL 19 Feb 2010 -- The latest IAEA report on Iran is eliciting strong expressions of concern from many capitals over Iran's nuclear intentions.
Russia says sanctions on Iran over nuclear ambitions possible RIA Novosti 19 Feb 2010 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Friday Iran may face sanctions over its controversial nuclear program although the issue is not currently being discussed at the UN Security Council.
Khamenei: Iran Not Seeking Nuclear Weapons VOA 19 Feb 2010 -- Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, insisted Friday that Iran is not trying to develop nuclear weapons.
West has no choice but to accept nuclear Iran: diplomat IRNA 18 Feb 2010 -- A senior Iranian diplomat said that West should face up to the fact that Iran has currently become a nuclear country, it was reported Thursday.
GOV/2010/10: Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and relevant provisions of Security Council resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008) and 1835 (2008) in the Islamic Republic of Iran International Atomic Energy Agency 18 Feb 2010
Iran Sentences Man To Death For Ties To Monarchist Group RFE/RL 18 Feb 2010 -- An Iranian court has sentenced Amir-Reza Arefi to death for ties to an illegal group called the Iranian Royalist Society, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports.
Iran says looks to UN agency to protect its nuclear rights RIA Novosti 18 Feb 2010 -- Iran hopes the International Atomic Energy Agency will produce an unbiased report on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program and protect its right to nuclear energy, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Iran Continues to Subvert Iraq, Officials Say AFPS 17 Feb 2010 -- As national elections in Iraq loom on the horizon, Iran continues to subvert its western neighbor’s security and political infrastructure, top American military officials said.
Supreme Leader lauds people's massive turnout in Feb 11 rallies IRNA 17 Feb 2010 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the massive turnout of Iranian people in the February 11 rallies was a crushing response to the opponents of the Islamic Revolution
Iran to reject offers demanding Tehran reactor suspension RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2010 -- Iran will not consider proposals by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), developed by Russia, France and the United States, which call on Tehran to suspend its research reactor, the ISNA news agency reported.
International proposals still valid despite Iranian uranium enrichment RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2010 -- Moscow reiterated on Wednesday the international proposals to Iran on its nuclear program were still valid despite Tehran's recent uranium enrichment to 19.75% purity.
Dates for S-300 deliveries to Iran to be specified later - defense industry official RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2010 -- Russia has not yet decided on the date for the delivery of advanced S-300 air defense systems to Iran, a Russian defense industry official said on Wednesday.
Russian military chief warns U.S. against striking Iran RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2010 -- Russia's top military warned the United States on Wednesday against using force against Iran over its controversial nuclear ambitions saying the consequences would be "dreadful."
Israeli premier says 'mild' UN sanctions ineffective against Iran RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2010 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday he believes mild sanctions the UN Security Council is considering against Iran over its controversial nuclear program will not work.
Russia Delays Arms Delivery to Iran VOA 17 Feb 2010 -- Russia is delaying delivery of its S-300 air-defense system to Iran and is also calling for Tehran to adhere to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) guidelines for enrichment of nuclear fuel. The moves follow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's two-day visit to Moscow.
Mullen: Iran’s Goal to Further Enrich Uranium ‘Destabilizing’ AFPS 16 Feb 2010 -- The top U.S. military officer criticized Iran’s recent announcement that it would increase levels of uranium enrichment to 20 percent, saying the move further destabilizes the Middle East.
President: Iran tested new generation of centrifuges IRNA 16 Feb 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that Iran has tested a new generation of centrifuges whose capacities are five times of the previous ones.
U.S. accusations about Iranian nuclear program, laughable joke IRNA 16 Feb 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that the US accusations about Iranian nuclear program is the most laughable joke.
President: Mrs Clinton is talking about U.S. not Iran IRNA 16 Feb 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that the statement made by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton contradicts with the general policy declared by US President Barack Obama Administration.
President: Producing fuel started when suppliers rejected demand IRNA 16 Feb 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that Iran produces 20 percent uranium when suppliers of the fuel did not answer to Iranian demand.
US, Russia, France have sent new letter to IAEA: FM IRNA 16 Feb 2010 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Tuesday that US, Russia and France sent a new letter to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) which was mistranslated as “new proposal”.
Russia solving technical difficulties for delivering S300 sets to Iran IRNA 16 Feb 2010 -- 1st deputy director of Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation said here Monday Russia is solving technical difficulties for delivering S300 air defense systems to Iran.
Shuttle Diplomacy Continues Over Iran's Nuclear Ambitions RFE/RL 16 Feb 2010 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is meeting with Iranian officials today during his visit to Tehran, which is aimed at breaking the deadlock over the Islamic republic's nuclear program.
Iran says ready to swap uranium with U.S. - Ahmadinejad RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday his country is ready to swap uranium even with the United States, the ILNA news agency reported.
New sanctions against Iran possible - Kremlin RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2010 -- Russia does not rule out new sanctions against Iran, the Kremlin spokeswoman said Tuesday amid mounting Western pressure for fresh sanctions against the Islamic state.
Clinton: Iran May Provoke Nuclear Arms Race VOA 16 Feb 2010 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Tuesday that Iran may trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East if it obtains a nuclear weapon.
Clinton: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Gaining Power VOA 16 Feb 2010 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the U.S. is focusing its sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps because it is increasingly involved in security, political and economic decisions.
Ahmadinejad Warns Against New Sanctions on Iran VOA 16 Feb 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Tehran will act against any new sanctions and is still open to a uranium swap deal.
France, Russia and US Deny New Nuke Deal Presented to Iran VOA 15 Feb 2010 -- Iran's nuclear energy chief Ali Akbar Salehi says France, Russia and the United States have presented a new proposal to Tehran involving the exchange of its stockpile of low grade uranium. But U.S., Russian and French officials are denying a new offer has been presented.
Clinton Urges Iranians to 'Take Back Authority' from Revolutionary Guards VOA 15 Feb 2010 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday she hopes Iran's mainstream leaders can recapture authority from the country's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps that she said threatens to take the country toward a military dictatorship. Clinton is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on the last leg of Gulf trip focusing on Iran's nuclear program.
Russia 'fixing' technical issues delaying S-300 deliveries to Iran RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2010 -- Russia is resolving the technical problems which have delayed the delivery of advanced S-300 air defense systems to Iran, a Russian defense industry official said on Monday.
No new nuclear proposals to Iran - Russia RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2010 -- Russia dismissed on Monday reports that world powers had made new offers to Iran on uranium reprocessing in a bid to defuse growing tensions over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
Iran considers 'new' nuclear proposal from Russia, U.S., France RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2010 -- Iran's top nuclear official said on Monday the Islamic Republic was considering a new offer from Russia, the United States and France on nuclear fuel enrichment, the ILNA news agency reported.
West Criticizes Iran Rights Record At UN Council Meeting RFE/RL 15 Feb 2010 -- Western countries expressed concern today at the UN Human Rights Council over the violent methods employed by Iran against protests over the country's disputed presidential election
U.S., Israel Seek To Shore Up Support For Tough Iran Stance RFE/RL 15 Feb 2010 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is meeting with the Saudi leadership in Riyadh today, hoping to enlist the kingdom in persuading China to support a tougher stand against Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Iran Says Studying New Nuclear Fuel Deal VOA 15 Feb 2010 -- Iran says it is studying new proposals for a nuclear fuel deal from the United States, Russia and France, though Paris and Moscow deny that any new offers were made.
Clinton: Iran Heading Toward Military Dictatorship VOA 15 Feb 2010 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the United States believes Iran is becoming a military dictatorship, adding that Iran's elite military force, the Revolutionary Guard, is "in effect, supplanting the government."
Clinton Urges Iran to Change 'Dangerous' Nuclear Policy VOA 14 Feb 2010 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says it is time for Iran to be held to account for what she said is that country's "pursuit of nuclear weapons." Clinton spoke at a forum on U.S.-Islamic relations in Doha, Qatar, where that Gulf states' prime minister urged more efforts at dialogue with Tehran.
Iranian Crackdown on Baha'is, Opposition Activists, Journalists Continues VOA 14 Feb 2010 -- The Iranian press is reporting that a number of Baha'is have been arrested, along with opposition activists, journalists, and human-rights defenders, during an ongoing crackdown. U.S. officials will speak Monday at a U.N. Human Rights Commission meeting in Geneva to urge Iran to improve its human-rights record.
Netanyahu Heads to Russia with Call for 'Crippling Sanctions' on Iran VOA 14 Feb 2010 -- Israel's leader is heading to Russia to discuss an escalating crisis over Iran's nuclear program.
Supreme Leader thanks nation for 10s of million strong presence in Feb 11 marches IRNA 12 Feb 2010 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Thursday thanked Iranians for their tens of million turnout in Bahman 22 (February 11) rallies, marking the 31st triumph anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran.
10s of Million attend Feb 11 rallies IRNA 12 Feb 2010 -- Tens of million Iranians poured into streets on February 11 to renew allegiance with the lofty ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini.
In Iran, A Government Show Of Force And An Opposition Display Of Courage -- Who Won And Who Lost? RFE/RL 12 Feb 2010 -- The Iranian government went on the offensive on the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, using the opportunity to flout international efforts to rein its nuclear ambitions and stymie internal dissent with a massive show of force.
Iran's Opposition Must Take Back The Initiative RFE/RL 12 Feb 2010 -- For weeks, millions of Iranians and people around the world were waiting with anticipation to see if massive street protests would be repeated in Iran, and whether once again the fragility of the Islamic republic would be proven.
Ebadi Appeals For International Help To Counter Iran 'Tragedy' RFE/RL 12 Feb 2010 -- Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi has called for urgent international help to counter a growing list of rights abuses in her native Iran.
Iran's Supreme Leader Lauds Turnout at Anniversary Rally VOA 12 Feb 2010 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has praised the massive turnout for Thrusday's government-backed rally marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Government supporters and opposition protesters had poured into the streets to mark the day, which was punctuated by sporadic clashes between protesters and police.
President reaffirms Iranian resolve not to produce bomb IRNA 11 Feb 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday reaffirmed Iranian resolve not to produce nuclear bomb because of ideological beliefs, though is capable of doing so.
Iran delivers first batch of 20 pc fuel to produce isotopes IRNA 11 Feb 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that Iran managed to deliver the first batch of 20 percent fuel on Wednesday to produce isotopes.
Mottaki: West’s stands towards Iran’s nuclear program illogical IRNA 11 Feb 2010 -- IRI foreign minister said here Wednesday evening West’s stands towards Iran’s peaceful and logical nuclear program is irrational and illogical.
Iran Touts Nuclear Advances Amid Reports Of Protests, Arrests RFE/RL 11 Feb 2010 -- Iranian opposition leaders are reported to have come under attack and their supporters have clashed with security forces, as Iran marks the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Cut-Offs Hamper Iran Communications, Social Sites RFE/RL 11 Feb 2010 -- Internet, mobile phone, e-mail, and SMS services in Iran have reportedly been disrupted, apparently in an attempt by authorities to prevent opposition activists from communicating and organizing protests.
Report: Iran Leading Jailer Of Journalists In 2009 RFE/RL 11 Feb 2010 -- According to the International Press Institute's (IPI) annual review of world press freedom, Iran has become the leading jailer of journalists in the world.
Russian, Iranian diplomats discuss Tehran's uranium enrichment RIA Novosti 11 Feb 2010 -- Russian and Iranian diplomats discussed on Thursday the situation around Tehran's nuclear program on the back of an announcement made by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad earlier in the day that Iran had produced its first stock of 20%-enriched uranium.
Iran produces first stock of enriched uranium RIA Novosti 11 Feb 2010 -- Iran has produced its first stock of 20%-enriched uranium, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was quoted as saying by the Iranian Fars news agency on Thursday.
China urges more diplomacy on Iran RIA Novosti 11 Feb 2010 -- The Iranian nuclear issue should be resolved through diplomatic means, China said on Thursday, just days after Washington had urged new "significant" sanctions against Tehran.
Iran Protesters Clash With Security Forces VOA 11 Feb 2010 -- Iranian opposition demonstrators clashed with security forces and paramilitary militiamen across the county Thursday during celebrations to mark the anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution.
On Revolution Day Iran Says Uranium Further Enriched VOA 11 Feb 2010 -- Iran's president has told a crowd gathered for the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution that Iran has made its first batch of further-enriched uranium. The announcement is likely to provoke more criticism from from abroad, while the anniversary celebrations have drawn opposition at home.
Iran vows to produce nuclear fuel only for domestic use RIA Novosti 11 Feb 2010 -- Iran's nuclear chief has said that Iran will use 20%- enriched uranium to produce nuclear fuel solely for domestic purposes.
Salehi: 20 percent enrichment process in progress IRNA 10 Feb 2010 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said on Wednesday that the process of producing 20 percent enriched uranium is properly developing, adding that the president will expound on it to the people tomorrow.
Gates Europe Trip Takes on Middle Eastern Focus VOA 10 Feb 2010 -- The United States announced Wednesday it is freezing the assets of a senior commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, Gen. Rostam Qasemi, and four corporations it says are involved in spreading weapons of mass destruction.
US proposal on Tehran reactor, illogical: spokesman IRNA 10 Feb 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mihman-Parast said on Wednesday that the US proposal that Iran shut down its Tehran research reactor and purchase medical isotopes instead is illogical.
Iranian Revolution: Post-Election Unrest Reveals Cracks In The Republic RFE/RL 10 Feb 2010 -- In the wake of the 1979 revolution, Iranians chose an Islamic Republic as the form of government that would embody their revolutionary ideals.
Washington Hits Iran's Revolutionary Guard With New Sanctions RFE/RL 10 Feb 2010 -- The United States has imposed new sanctions on a leader and several affiliates of Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) over its suspected involvement in spreading weapons of mass destruction.
U.S. introduces new sanctions against Iran's Islamic Guards Corps RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2010 -- The U.S. Treasury Department has further extended sanctions against Iran's Islamic Guards Corps (IRGC), the department said on its website on Wednesday.
Iran sanctions should help strengthen nonproliferation - deputy Russian FM RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2010 -- Any new sanctions against Iran should work toward the strengthening of the nonproliferation regime, a deputy Russian foreign minister said Wednesday in a signal that Moscow will not back strong punitive action against Tehran.
US to Target Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps with New Sanctions VOA 10 Feb 2010 -- The United States is targeting affiliates of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps with new sanctions designed to curtail the activities of individuals and companies involved in Iran's nuclear and missile program.
Iranian Opposition Calls for More Demonstrations VOA 10 Feb 2010 -- Iran's police chief is warning opposition protesters that security forces "will not allow anyone to disrupt" official ceremonies marking Thursday's anniversary of the country's 1979 revolution. Opposition leaders have called on supporters to turn out for a "peaceful demonstration."
Timing Uncertain for Next Steps by Congress on Iran Sanctions VOA 10 Feb 2010 -- With President Obama's announcement this week that his administration is working with new urgency to ratchet up sanctions against Iran's government over its nuclear program, attention is again turning to legislation pending in Congress to increase economic pressure. Iran's announcement that it is enriching uranium to 20 percent is likely to accelerate action by House and Senate lawmakers to formulate and send a final bill to President Obama targeting Iran's energy sector, but timing remains uncertain.
Obama: New Iran Sanctions Being Developed Quickly VOA 09 Feb 2010 -- As Iran accelerated its nuclear program on Tuesday, U.S. President Barack Obama announced that major new sanctions on the Iranian government are being developed. The president says Tehran is still pursuing a program that would lead to nuclear weapons.
Twenty-percent enrichment not contradictory to fuel swap: spokesman IRNA 09 Feb 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mihman-Parast said on Tuesday that Iran’s readiness for 20-percent enrichment is not in contradiction with the issue of fuel swap.
Iran says nuclear swap case still open IRNA 09 Feb 2010 -- The Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tuesday the issue of nuclear exchange for Tehran’s research reactor is still open to talks.
IAEA confirms reception of letter from Iran IRNA 09 Feb 2010 -- An IAEA spokesperson confirmed late Monday night agency has received a letter from Atomic Energy Organization of Iran on February 8th.
MP: No need to acquiring others’ permit for 20% enrichment IRNA 09 Feb 2010 -- A Parliament Member said here Monday Iran produced its 3% enriched uranium without acquiring others’ permit and is needless of other countries, or IAEA permit for 20% enrichment.
Obama Says Sanctions Moving Forward For Iran's Nuclear 'Misbehavior' RFE/RL 09 Feb 2010 -- Declaring that the world is "unified around Iran's misbehavior," U.S. President Barack Obama said today that a regime of international sanctions against Tehran is moving forward and should be completed in the next few weeks.
Tehran warns Moscow over S-300 missile delivery delays RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2010 -- Failure to deliver S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Tehran could provoke bad feelings in the Islamic Republic, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.
Iran says enriched uranium production no obstacle to swap plan RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2010 -- Iranian production of 20%-enriched uranium does not mean the end of a possible fuel swap scheme, the Islamic Republic said on Tuesday.
Russia criticizes Iran over uranium enrichment RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2010 -- Iran's decision to enrich uranium to 20% casts doubt on its intentions to address international concerns about its nuclear program, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Iran enrichment plans cast doubt on nuclear program - Russia RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2010 -- Iran's announcement that it is starting production of 20%-enriched uranium creates doubts about the peaceful nature of the country's nuclear program, Russia's security chief Nikolai Patrushev said on Tuesday.
Iran starts production of 20%-enriched uranium RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2010 -- Iran began on Tuesday production of 20%-enriched uranium at the Natanz nuclear facility, the Iranian Fars news agency reported.
Iran says starting production of higher-grade nuclear fuel RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2010 -- Iran will start production of 20%-enriched nuclear fuel at the Natanz nuclear plant on Tuesday afternoon, the Fars news agency said, citing an Iranian nuclear official.
Israel Calls for 'Crippling' Sanctions as Iran Enriches Uranium VOA 09 Feb 2010 -- Israel has issued a stern warning after Iran said it had begun making a higher-grade nuclear fuel.
Iranian Opposition Kept Off Guard Ahead of 1979 Celebrations VOA 09 Feb 2010 -- With two days to go before the anniversary celebration of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, authorities are slowing the internet and disrupting mobile phone service in what is believed to be an effort to disrupt opposition protests. A top religious leader is also urging Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei to release prisoners.
Iran Defies West, Begins Boosting Uranium VOA 09 Feb 2010 -- Iran says it has begun further enriching uranium, a move some Western nations say should be met with sanctions. But China continues to push for a diplomatic solution.
Iranian move to step up uranium enrichment worries UN nuclear chief UN News Centre 08 Feb 2010 -- The head of the United Nations atomic watchdog expressed concern at Iran’s announcement today that it will step up its enrichment of uranium, with the country having still not signed an international agreement on fuel for its civilian nuclear research site in the capital, Tehran.
Gates: Iran’s Nuclear Program Puts Middle East in Danger AFPS 08 Feb 2010 -- Iran’s continuing nuclear development program only serves to put the Middle East in danger of nuclear weapons proliferation, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.
Iranian Atomic Plans Bring New Calls for Sanctions VOA 08 Feb 2010 -- International pressure is growing for new sanctions against Iran following Tehran's announcement that it intends to step up its enrichment of uranium.
Supreme Leader: Unified Iranian nation to stun arrogance on Feb 11 IRNA 08 Feb 2010 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that the unified Iranian nation will stun the global arrogance on February 11 rallies marking Islamic Revolution anniversary.
Soltaniyeh: Iran informs IAEA of 20% enriched uranium production IRNA 08 Feb 2010 -- Iran's Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asghar Soltaniyeh said on Monday that Iran has officially informed IAEA of its intention to producte 20 percent enriched uranium to meet its required nuclear fuel.
Preparing For 1979 Anniversary: Internet Disruption And New Dumpsters RFE/RL 08 Feb 2010 -- Iran observers say you can tell the Islamic republic is getting ready for more street protests when the Internet is disrupted and the text-messaging system is down. And dozens of activists and intellectuals are being arrested preemptively
Iran 'Informs IAEA' Of Enrichment Plan, Sparking Condemnation RFE/RL 08 Feb 2010 -- Iran has formally informed the UN nuclear agency that it will start on February 9 to further enrich uranium stockpiles to a level of 20 percent, further fueling Western concerns that Tehran is secretly seeking a nuclear bomb-making capacity.
Moscow warns Tehran over uranium enrichment plans RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2010 -- Tehran could face tougher economic sanctions if it goes ahead with its uranium enrichment plans, a senior Russian MP said on Monday.
Iran notifies UN watchdog of higher uranium enrichment plans RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2010 -- Iran has notified the UN nuclear watchdog of plans to produce higher enriched uranium, the country's envoy to the body said on Monday as world powers consider new sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Iran develops air defense system comparable to Russia's S-300 RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2010 -- Iran has developed its own air defense system comparable to and even more sophisticated than the Russian S-300 system, the IRNA news agency said Monday, citing an Iranian military official.
Iran builds own aerial drones with strike capabilities RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2010 -- Iran started on Monday production of two domestically-developed unmanned aerial vehicles capable of delivering high-precision bombing strikes and performing reconnaissance missions, the Fars news agency said.
Gates Hopes Iran Sanctions Will Avoid Military Action VOA 08 Feb 2010 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he hopes strong international sanctions on Iran will forestall the need for a military strike designed to end the country's chances of developing a nuclear weapon. Gates spoke in Paris, where he and his French counterpart Herve Morin agreed it is time for sanctions after months of diplomatic overtures from the West have not had any impact on Iranian leaders.
Iran Orders Boost in Uranium Enrichment VOA 08 Feb 2010 -- Iran says it has informed the U.N. nuclear agency it plans to further enrich its uranium in defiance of international demands that it stop. Iran's processing program would likely need reconfiguring first, prompting speculation the announcement may have more to do with nuclear negotiations with the West than imminent enrichment.
Tough Sanctions Could Still Work in Iran, Gates Says AFPS 07 Feb 2010 -- There is still time to toughen sanctions to pressure Iran into complying with international demands that it halt its nuclear program that many believe is geared toward developing a nuclear weapon, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.
Mihman-Parast: 20% enrichment, fuel swap are separate issues IRNA 07 Feb 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mihman-Parast said on Sunday that 20 percent uranium enrichment in Iran and fuel swap deal are two separate issues.
Iran plans to produce 20% enriched uranium at Natanz site: Salehi IRNA 07 Feb 2010 -- Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi said on Sunday that Iran planned to produce 20 percent enriched uranium at Natanz nuclear site.
Good nuclear news, Iran posseses laser enrichment technology IRNA 07 Feb 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's good nuclear news for the Iranian nation on Sunday was that the country possessed the laser uranium enrichment technology.
President tells AEO to start 20 percent uranium enrichment IRNA 07 Feb 2010 -- Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told the head of the Atomic Energy Organization (AEO) to start 20 percent uranium enrichment operations.
Iranian President Orders Higher Enrichment Of Uranium RFE/RL 07 Feb 2010 -- Adding to Western anxieties over Tehran's disputed nuclear program, Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has ordered his country's nuclear agency today to begin enriching uranium to a higher level.
Iran unveils two new anti-armor missiles RIA Novosti 07 Feb 2010 -- Iran has started production of two domestically-developed missiles with enhanced armor-penetration capability, the Iranian media has reported.
Iran Orders Further Uranium Enrichment VOA 07 Feb 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has ordered the further enrichment of his nation's uranium, just days after he said he was open to a U.N. plan to enrich the material abroad.
Gates Says Still Time for Sanctions to Work on Iran VOA 07 Feb 2010 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says there is still time for sanctions and other pressures to convince Iran's leaders to abandon their alleged nuclear weapons program before the West will need to contemplate military action. Gates spoke in Rome, where he met Sunday with Italian Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa.
Iran Arrests 7 Linked to US-Funded Radio VOA 07 Feb 2010 -- Iranian state media say Iran has arrested seven people linked to U.S.-funded Radio Farda and has accused some of working for U.S. spy agencies.
Iran Detains Seven Suspected Of 'Spying' For U.S. RFE/RL 07 Feb 2010 -- Iran's state media says Tehran has arrested seven people allegedly linked to RFE/RL's Radio Farda and accused some of them of working for U.S. spy agencies.
Mottaki: Political will exists for fuel swap IRNA 07 Feb 2010 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in a press conference in Munich on Saturday evening said that necessary political will for fuel swap and reaching an understanding in this concern exists .
Iran Nuke Deal, Rise Of China Are Hot Topics At Munich Conference RFE/RL 06 Feb 2010 -- The biggest news at this year’s Munich Security Conference came in the dead of night.
Russia urges Iran to reassure world about nuclear program RIA Novosti 06 Feb 2010 -- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov on Saturday urged Iran to address international concerns about its disputed nuclear program.
Iran, IAEA agree on nuclear fuel swap scheme RIA Novosti 06 Feb 2010 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed on a scheme of nuclear fuel swap, but some details are still to be coordinated, the Iranian foreign minister said on Saturday.
Gates: Iran’s Nuke Program Puts Middle East at Risk AFPS 06 Feb 2010 -- Iran’s nuclear program continues to put security in the Middle East at risk despite international pressure to halt its efforts, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.
Iranian FM highlights "good talks" with IAEA chief IRNA 06 Feb 2010 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Saturday pointed to "good talks" with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Yukiya Amano, on the nuclear issue.
Production lines inaugurated for 2 new advanced missiles IRNA 06 Feb 2010 -- Minister of Defense Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi inaugurated Saturday the production lines of two new advanced guided missiles.
EU's Ashton backs further dialogue with Iran on nuclear impasse IRNA 06 Feb 2010 -- European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on Saturday voiced support for further diplomatic talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
Iranian FM upbeat on reaching a nuclear fuel swap deal IRNA 06 Feb 2010 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki expressed cautious optimism on reaching a nuclear fuel exchange agreement.
US Defense Chief Downplays Possibility of Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 06 Feb 2010 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says if Iran is serious about accepting the international offer that could end the dispute over its nuclear program, it should do so soon, and through official channels. Gates was speaking to reporters in Ankara, in response to a statement by Iran's foreign minister at a conference in Germany.
Iran Announces Production of 2 New Missiles VOA 06 Feb 2010 -- Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi indicated Saturday that two new missiles with sophisticated capabilities will go into production at recently constructed facilities. He touted the missiles' merits at a test-firing ceremony, just days after the successful launch of a rocket carrying mice, a turtle and worms into space.
Israel Weighs Options in Iran Nuclear Threat VOA 05 Feb 2010 -- For the last few years, Israel has made the case that Iran poses a serious threat to its existence and it has not ruled out the possibility of a preemptive strike against Iran's nuclear facilities.
Clinton: Time to Move Toward New Iran Sanctions VOA 05 Feb 2010 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday it is time to move toward new sanctions against Iran, given the lack of a clear response from Tehran to a proposal to ease concern about its nuclear intentions. Senior officials of the six major powers conducting nuclear diplomacy with Tehran held a telephone conference call Friday.
Russia urges Iran to respond to uranium enrichment compromise RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2010 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov sent a tough warning to Iran on Friday, saying its nuclear program could be discussed at the UN Security Council if Tehran fails to respond to Western compromises.
U.S., Allies Urge Iran To Formally Commit To Uranium Deal RFE/RL 04 Feb 2010 -- The United States and its allies are urging Iran to formally commit to a United Nations-backed deal in which Iranian low-enriched uranium would be traded for nuclear fuel under a deal aimed at easing concerns over the purpose of Iran's nuclear program.
Technical issues delay S-300 deliveries to Iran - ambassador RIA Novosti 04 Feb 2010 -- A contract on the delivery of advanced S-300 air defense systems to Iran has been stagnated by technical reasons, the Iranian ambassador to Russia said on Thursday.
Iran strong enough without nuclear weapons - ambassador RIA Novosti 04 Feb 2010 -- Iran has no plans to develop nuclear weapons because the country is strong enough to protect its interests without them, the Iranian ambassador to Russia said on Thursday.
China calls for continued nuclear dialogue with Iran RIA Novosti 04 Feb 2010 -- China said on Thursday that discussions of new sanctions against Iran over its controversial nuclear program could undermine the efforts to resolve the issue using diplomacy.
Iran Says US Defense Missiles Easily Defeated VOA 04 Feb 2010 -- A senior Iranian military official is warning Gulf Arab nations not to buy U.S. missile defense systems, saying they can easily be thwarted.
Iran's Allies China, Russia Part on Sanctions Talk VOA 04 Feb 2010 -- Iran's key allies, China and Russia, are sending divergent messages on whether to pursue further sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program.
Iranian scientists capable to conquer skies: President IRNA 03 Feb 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday that the skies can be conquered by Iranian scientists.
US Cautious on Ahmadinejad Nuclear Comments VOA 03 Feb 2010 -- The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that if Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is ready to accept an international proposal that would ease concerns about the country's nuclear program, it would be welcomed news. But U.S. officials say Iran must communicate its intentions to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Iran successfully launches satellite RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2010 -- Iran said on Wednesday it had successfully launched a satellite carrying an "experimental capsule" as part of events to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iran reveals new satellites, booster rocket RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2010 -- Iran unveiled three new satellites plus a satellite booster rocket in National Space Day ceremonies attended by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday.
Iran: Rocket With Animals Sent Into Space VOA 03 Feb 2010 -- Iran says it sent a research rocket carrying live animals into space Wednesday, prompting President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to hail the country's scientific achievements as "miraculous."
Iran Now Says Ready To Send Uranium Abroad For Enrichment RFE/RL 03 Feb 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has announced an apparent reversal of Iran's position on a United Nations-brokered plan to send its low-enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment.
Nonproliferation Expert Discusses Iran's Nuclear Offer RFE/RL 03 Feb 2010
Iran 'working' on uranium swap formula RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2010 -- Tehran is working on a formula to swap its low enriched uranium for 20%-enriched material, the Iranian foreign minister said Wednesday.
Russia positive on Iran uranium offer RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2010 -- Russia would welcome a Iranian decision to send uranium to third countries for further enrichment and processing into fuel for power plants, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.
Iran has 'no problem' with UN uranium enrichment plan RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has unexpectedly dropped his opposition to sending uranium abroad for enrichment in a move aimed at defusing Tehran's stand-off with the West over its nuclear program.
Iran boasts of new Apache-killer weapon as tensions rise with U.S. RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2010 -- Iran has developed a new weapon to shoot down U.S. Apache attack helicopters, the Iranian Fars news agency has reported.
Ahmadinejad's Budget Hikes Funding For Hard-Line Think Tanks RFE/RL 02 Feb 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has proposed increasing funds for hard-line think tanks by 143 percent in his draft government budget, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports.
Biden: Iran's Leaders 'Sowing Seeds of Their Own Destruction' VOA 02 Feb 2010 -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says Iran's leaders are "sowing the seeds of their own destruction" by continuing a crackdown on the Iranian opposition.
Ahmadinejad: Iran Ready to Send Enriched Uranium Abroad VOA 02 Feb 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country is ready to send uranium abroad for further enrichment, in accordance with a U.N.-backed plan.
US Denies Speaking to Iran About Prisoner Swap VOA 02 Feb 2010 -- The United States has denied speaking to Iran about a prisoner exchange after Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tehran has held discussions about such a swap.
Expansion of US missile presence in PG states, political cheat IRNA 02 Feb 2010 -- Expansion of US missile presence in some of the Persian Gulf states is a puppet show and a political cheat, Speaker of Iran's Parliament Ali Larijani said Tuesday.
Leader blames negligence of certain figures for bitter events IRNA 02 Feb 2010 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that negligence on part of certain figures caused bitter events in recent months.
Iran To Execute Nine More Protesters, As Opposition Leader Denounces 'Dictatorship' RFE/RL 02 Feb 2010 -- The deputy head of Iran's judiciary says nine more protesters are to be executed soon over the unrest that erupted following the controversial June presidential elections.
Iranian Opposition Leader: 'Roots of Dictatorship' Remain in Iran VOA 02 Feb 2010 -- Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi has sharply criticized Iran's conservative leadership, accusing it of failing to live up to the goals of the nation's Islamic Revolution.
Iran to Execute 9 Protesters for Post-Election Unrest VOA 02 Feb 2010 -- A senior Iranian judiciary official says Iran will soon execute nine more convicted rioters for their connections to the unrest that erupted after the country's disputed presidential election in June.
Former Diplomat Says Iranian Establishment 'Paralyzed From Within' RFE/RL 01 Feb 2010 -- Abolfazl Eslami served in Iran’s Foreign Ministry for 25 years. That came to an end four years ago, when he learned that the authorities had become “sensitive" about him.
Iran Marks Anniversary of Islamic Revolution VOA 01 Feb 2010 -- Iran is starting 11 days of celebrations to mark the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. Around the country, Iranians paused at 9:33 in the morning to remember the day that the revolution's leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, returned from a long exile in France.
Iran to unveil five space projects RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2010 -- Iran will unveil five space projects at ceremonies starting on Monday to celebrate the victory of the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Fars news agency said.
Islamic states should possess technology to produce nuclear energy IRNA 01 Feb 2010 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Monday that the Islamic states should possess technology to produce nuclear energy.
Iran Kicks Off Ceremonies To Mark Khomeini Return RFE/RL 01 Feb 2010 -- the day marking the collapse, in 1979, of the U.S.-backed Pahlavi dynasty.

NEWSLETTER

Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list

One Billion Americans: The Case for Thinking Bigger - by Matthew Yglesias

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

February 2010 - Iran Special Weapons News