July 2010 - Iran Special Weapons News

No reply yet from Vienna Group for resumption of talks, Soltanieh IRNA 31 Jul 2010 -- Iranian Ambassador to International Atomic Energy Agency Ali Asghar Soltanieh said on Saturday that Iran has not received a reply from the Vienna Group for resumption of talks on fuel swap for Tehran reactor.
Vahidi: Iran to display defense capability in reaction to sanctions IRNA 31 Jul 2010 -- Minister of Defense and the Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahidi said on Saturday that Iran will display advanced defense industry in order to give a crushing response to those orchestrating sanctions.
Washington says EU sanctions against Iran have effect on Tehran RIA Novosti 31 Jul 2010 -- Washington believes that new sanctions imposed by the European Union on Iran earlier in the week 'are having an effect on the thinking in Tehran,' a spokesman for the U.S. Department of States said.
Iran to engage all Air Force bases for major drills RIA Novosti 31 Jul 2010 -- Iran's Air Force will engage its all bases for massive week-long drills, which kick off on Saturday.
MP says US spies issue has nothing to do with Amiri IRNA 31 Jul 2010 -- A member of Iranian parliament, (Majlis) said the issue of 3 Americans who have been charged with spying in Iran has nothing to do with the case of Shahram Amiri.
Iran: Ready for Nuclear Talks With Vienna Group VOA 30 Jul 2010 -- Iran's nuclear chief says his country is ready to enter negotiations with the United States, Russia and France on a possible nuclear fuel agreement.
President: Iran ready for cooperation on nuclear issue IRNA 30 Jul 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran is ready for effective cooperation over its nuclear issue.
China against EU's anti-Iran sanctions IRNA 30 Jul 2010 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu says her country opposes the European Union’s sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran's Wishful Thinking As Sanctions Take Hold RFE/RL 30 Jul 2010 -- Citing the figures released by the UN, Iran has claimed sixth place in the world based on inward foreign-direct-investment (FDI) performance for the year 2009.
Larijani: Iran proud of supporting Lebanese Hizbollah IRNA 30 Jul 2010 -- Majlis Speaker, Ali Larijani: Iran is proud of supporting Lebanese Hizbollah.
Interview: Mothers Say U.S. Hikers' Yearlong Detention 'Outrageous' RFE/RL 30 Jul 2010 -- On July 31, 2009, three Americans were arrested by Iranian forces after they purportedly strayed across the Iranian border.
Saleh appointed Dy Chief of Joint Staff of Armed Forces by Leader IRNA 30 Jul 2010 -- Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei assigned Rear Admiral Saleh as Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff of Armed Forces for Plan and Budget Affairs.
Iran Offers to End High Quality Uranium Enrichment VOA 29 Jul 2010 -- Iran's VP and head of its Nuclear Energy Agency, Ali Akbar Salehi: Country is ready to stop enriching relatively high-grade uranium.
US, EU Urge Iran Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 29 Jul 2010 -- The United States and the European Union say they hope that stalled nuclear talks between Iran and world powers can start again soon.
Australia to Impose Nuclear Sanctions on Iran VOA 29 Jul 2010 -- Australia says it will impose new sanctions on Iran, joining the United States, Canada, European Union, and United Nations.
Turkish FM: Tehran declaration still valid despite UNSC resolution IRNA 29 Jul 2010 -- Turkish FM Davutoglu stressed the tripartite Tehran Declaration was still valid despite the United Nations Security Council resolution.
Mothers of US Hikers Held in Iran Renew Call for Release VOA 29 Jul 2010 -- The mothers of three young US hikers detained in Iran have issued a fresh appeal for their immediate release.
US 'Fully Prepared' for New Nuclear Talks With Iran VOA 28 Jul 2010 -- State Department: US "fully prepared" to take part along with other major powers in new talks with Iran about its nuclear program.
U.S. signals intention to talk with Iran on reactor fuel deal RIA Novosti 28 Jul 2010 -- The US is willing to talk to Iran about an earlier aborted plan to supply fuel for a Tehran research reactor.
Turkey, Brazil may join Iranian nuclear talks RIA Novosti 28 Jul 2010 -- EU will discuss with the Iran 6 of international mediators Tehran's proposal to include Turkey and Brazil in talks on its nuclear program.
EU's Ashton Wants Iran Talks Soon, Nuclear Focus RFE/RL 28 Jul 2010 -- EU has suggested that stalled talks between Iran and world powers should begin again as quickly as possible.
Iran, Turkey ink security agreement IRNA 28 Jul 2010 -- Iran and Turkey ink security agreement here on Wednesday.
Russia welcomes Iran's willingness to hold talks on fuel exchange RIA Novosti 27 Jul 2010 -- Moscow has welcomed Iran's readiness to hold technical discussions on the supplying of 20%-enriched fuel.
Erdogan: Iran has the right to use Peaceful nuclear energy IRNA 27 Jul 2010 -- Turkish PM Erdogan underlining Iran’s right to use peaceful nuclear energy.
Iranian President Talks Tough About New EU Sanctions VOA 27 Jul 2010 -- Iranian President Ahmadinejad and other top officials used tough language against new EU sanctions adopted against their country.
U.S., EU sanctions on Iran disregard work of Iran Six RIA Novosti 27 Jul 2010 -- Russian FM spokesman: Unilateral sanctions on Iran disregard the joint efforts of the Iran Six and the UN Security Council.
Russia Says New EU Sanctions Against Iran 'Unacceptable' RFE/RL 27 Jul 2010 -- Russia has criticized a new set of European Union sanctions against Iran as "unacceptable."
EU's move puts under question that union's independence IRNA 27 Jul 2010 -- IRI FM Spokesman Mehmanparast: EU’s deeply regrettable posing of new sanctions against Iran puts under question that union’s political independence.
Iran accuses West of double-standards RIA Novosti 27 Jul 2010 -- Islamic Republic’s Foreign Ministry: Western countries who back Iranian anti-government protesters are guilty of double-standards.
Iran Denounces Sanctions Imposed by EU, Canada VOA 27 Jul 2010 -- Iran has denounced new sanctions imposed by the European Union and Canada that target the country's energy, foreign trade and banking sectors.
Iran Condemns New EU Sanctions RFE/RL 27 Jul 2010 -- Tehran says the new sanctions levied upon it by the European Union will make it harder to solve the crisis over Iran's nuclear program.
Canada Hits Iran With New Sanctions RFE/RL 27 Jul 2010 -- Canada has followed the European Union in adopting tougher sanctions targeting Iran's energy sector in an effort to curb its disputed nuclear program.
Preparations for Bushehr NPP launch to be finished by end of August RIA Novosti 27 Jul 2010 -- Rosatom: Preparations for the launch of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran will be finished by the end of August.
Minister: Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant to come on line in Sept. IRNA 27 Jul 2010 -- Minister of Energy Namju: Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, with the capacity of generating 1,000 megawatts of electricity, will come on line in September.
Pursuit of Taiwan-Iran trade ties legitimate: officials CNA 27 Jul 2010 -- Taiwan is not against commercial activity with Iran that benefits Taiwan's businesspeople.
Iran Air Force to hold major drills RIA Novosti 27 Jul 2010 -- Iran's Air Force will stage massive week-long drills to start Saturday, a national news agency quoted a senior commander as saying.
New details on Zahedan terrorist act to be announced soon IRNA 27 Jul 2010 -- Iran Interior minister Mohammad-Najjar: Zahedan incident is seriously under survey and people will be informed of new details soon.
US and Zionist regime constantly after trouble making for revolution IRNA 27 Jul 2010 -- Ali Larijani: Islamic Revolution’s archrivals, United States and Zionist regime, have been creating trouble for it ever since its victory.
Secretaries Clinton and Geithner on European and Canadian Iran Sanctions US Dept. of State 26 Jul 2010
Iran Calls On West To Settle Nuclear Dispute, As EU Adopts New Sanctions RFE/RL 26 Jul 2010 -- Iran: EU and the US should settle their nuclear dispute with Iran through a proposed fuel-swap deal.
Ahmadinejad's statements unacceptable RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2010 -- Russian Foreign Ministry: Comments made by Iranian President Ahmadinejad on Russia's policy towards the Islamic Republic are unacceptable.
EU sanctions not to damage Tehran - Iranian Foreign Ministry RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2010 -- FM Mehmanparast: New EU sanctions against Iran will not damage Tehran.
EU package of sanctions doomed to failure IRNA 26 Jul 2010 -- The European Union foreign ministersadoped a package of sanctions on Iran in a publicized meeting in Brussels.
Iran not to curb oil production after EU sanctions- min IRNA 26 Jul 2010 -- Oil Minister Mir-Kazemi: Iran will not decrease its oil production in case the EU imposes new sanctions on the country.
FM spokesman: Sanctions have no impacts on Iran IRNA 26 Jul 2010 -- FM spokesman Parast: New rounds of sanctions imposed by the EU on Iran have no impacts on the country but only make the situation more complicated.
EU Foreign Ministers Ratchet Up Iran Sanctions RFE/RL 26 Jul 2010 -- The EU today also approved a new list of sanctions against Iran.
EU Toughens Sanctions Against Iran VOA 26 Jul 2010 -- The EU adopted a sweeping package of new sanctions against Iran, targeting the country's foreign trade, banking and profitable energy sectors.
EU sanctions against Iran to come into force on July 27 - source RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2010 -- New sanctions against Iran will come into force on July 27 after the EU adopts them.
Iran's letter delivered to IAEA chief IRNA 26 Jul 2010 -- Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency Soltaniyeh conferredwith IAEA chief Yukiya Amano and delivered Iran’s letter.
Air Force maneuver planned IRNA 26 Jul 2010 -- Army’s Air Force will hold its great maneuver involving tens of jetfighters from July 31-August 7, said deputy commander of the force here on Monday.
Revolutionary Guards Who Support Green Movement RFE/RL 26 Jul 2010 -- The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has officially acknowledged that some members have been supportive of the country's opposition movement.
IRNA chief: West out to sabotage Tehran-Beijing excellent ties IRNA 26 Jul 2010 -- The managing director of Islamic Republic News Agency: US and Britain are seeking to damage Iran-China ties.
Any Zionist rash move leads to Isreal's complete destruction - Min IRNA 26 Jul 2010 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Vahidi: Any unwise step by the Zionist regime would ring the bell of its complete destruction.
Israel draws the line at Taiwan deepening ties with Iran CNA 25 Jul 2010 -- Israel has no objection to Taiwan fostering a better relationship with the Arab world but will frown on closer Taiwan-Iran ties, the top Israeli envoy to Taiwan said Thursday.
President: Any country to join US plots against Iran, an enemy IRNA 25 Jul 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said any country that joins US plots against Iran and cooperate with it will be regarded as an enemy by the Iranian nation.
Iran to forward response to Vienna group on Monday RIA Novosti 25 Jul 2010 -- Teheran will forward on Monday its response to Vienna group with possible salvations of the Iranian nuclear problem, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Sunday.
Armed forces well-prepared to defend country, defense minister IRNA 24 Jul 2010 -- Minister of Defense and the Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahidi said that the armed forces are well-prepared to defend the country against any possible US adventurism.
Iranian Opposition Leader Slams Guardians Council RFE/RL 24 Jul 2010 -- Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karrubi has criticized the influential Guardians Council for "institutionalizing fraud" and offering a "double-standard interpretation" of the constitution, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports.
Ahmadinejad accuses Russia of backing Western anti-Iranian policy RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Russia panders to the Western countries in attempts to isolate the Islamic republic, IRNA news agency said on Saturday.
Iran to Step Up Nuclear Fusion Research VOA 24 Jul 2010 -- The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, Ali Akbar Salehi, said Saturday that his country is stepping up its research on nuclear fusion in a bid to produce alternative sources of energy. The announcement comes as world powers pressure Tehran to suspend its controversial nuclear activities.
Ayatollah Jannati: Iran gets more powerful IRNA 23 Jul 2010 -- Substitute Friday prayers leader of Tehran, Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, said here on Friday that western hegemonic powers are weakening as the Islamic Republic of Iran gets more powerful day by day.
Iran Relocating Government Employees Away From Tehran RFE/RL 23 Jul 2010 -- The Iranian cabinet has passed legislation forbidding the creation of new government posts in Tehran and instructing other employees to relocate, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports.
IRGC Chief Commander: Nonchalance, great threat for revolution IRNA 22 Jul 2010 -- Commander in Chief of Islamic Republic of Iran Guard Corps said here Wednesday evening we cannot be nonchalant towards Islamic Revolution, as nonchalance is a great threat and martyrs expect us to safeguard their ideals properly.
Iraq Not Told About Iranian Plan For Wall Along Kurdish Region RFE/RL 21 Jul 2010 -- Iraqi officials say Tehran has not informed Baghdad about Iran's reported intention to build a security wall along its borders with Iraqi Kurdistan, RFE/RL's Radio Free Iraq (RFI) reports.
Iranian Conservatives Unite In Bid To Undermine Ahmadinejad RFE/RL 20 Jul 2010 -- Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanian discussed Armenian-Iranian cooperation and regional security issues with Iranian political and military leaders during an official weekend visit to Tehran, RFE/RL's Armenian Service reports.
Iranian Officials Rule Out Talks With US Amid Economic Troubles VOA 20 Jul 2010 -- Top Iranian leaders and officials say they have no intention of conducting negotiations with the United States. Meanwhile, a strike by merchants appears to be continuing in several Iranian cities.
CIA abetted terror in Zahedan to cover up spy game scandal IRNA 20 Jul 2010 -- First Vice-President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi said on Tuesday that the US intelligence agency abetted the inhuman terror attacks in Zahedan to cover up the US spy game scandal over kidnapping Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri from Saudi Arabia.
Iran dismayed at Medvedev perception about Iran’s nuclear program IRNA 20 Jul 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast on Tuesday expressed dismay over Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's perception about Iranian nuclear program.
Majlis instructs IAEO to enrich uranium up to 20 percent IRNA 20 Jul 2010 -- Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization was instructed upon a Majlis approval to enrich uranium up to 20 percent for research reactors.
US-Iran talks not possible presently: Spokesman IRNA 20 Jul 2010 -- No talks or meetings are presently likely between the Iranian and US officials yet due to Washington’s hostile policies against Tehran, Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday.
EU Ministers to Approve Tighter Sanctions on Iran VOA 20 Jul 2010 -- European Union foreign ministers are poised to adopt tighter sanctions against Iran, including measures to ban investment in the oil and gas industry.
Interview: Amiri 'Was Not Who He Pretended He Was' RFE/RL 19 Jul 2010 -- Amir Farshad Ebrahimi -- an Iranian journalist, former member of the Basij militia, and founding member of hard-line pressure group Ansar-e Hizbullah -- has claimed on his blog that Iranian scientist Shahram Amiri contacted him last year and asked for help in defecting to the West.
Iran turns down US senator’s offer to talk IRNA 19 Jul 2010 -- Iran on Monday turned down an offer made by US Senator John Kerry to talk because the U.S. Democrats proved inconsistency in word and action.
Defense minister says new submarines to deliver to Navy soon IRNA 19 Jul 2010 -- Minister of Defense Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said Sunday that new domestically made submarines would be delivered to Iran’s Navy on July 27.
US unilateral sanctions on Iran run counter to int’l conventions IRNA 19 Jul 2010 -- The United States unilateral sanctions against Iran run counter to international conventions, violating human rights of Iranian nation.
Iranian Nuclear Expert Says U.S. Sought To Swap Him RFE/RL 18 Jul 2010 -- Iranian scientist Shahram Amiri, who claims he was abducted by the CIA a year ago, says the U.S. wanted him to confess to being a spy so they could swap him for three American hikers held by Tehran.
Defense minister calls for sustainable security in region IRNA 17 Jul 2010 -- Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahidi said on Saturday that capabilities of the counties in the region should be mobilized to help resolve the crises in the region through peaceful means.
Speaker says US accountable for crimes in Zahedan IRNA 17 Jul 2010 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani warned the US here on Saturday on its responsibility for the Thursday blasts in the southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan.
Thousands Attend Funerals for Iran Bombing Victims VOA 17 Jul 2010 -- The victims of twin suicide bombings in Iran have been laid to rest, mourned by thousands of people at funeral rites Saturday in the southeastern city of Zahedan.
Iranian Government Steps up Accusations Against US Over Bombings VOA 17 Jul 2010 -- The Iranian government is stepping up accusations against "outside" forces in Thursday's twin-suicide bombings in the southeastern part of the country which killed at least 27 people and wounded about 270 others. Several officials are accusing the U.S. and Israel of masterminding the bloody explosions at a Shi'ite mosque.
NYT: Iran Scientist Worked For CIA For Years RFE/RL 16 Jul 2010 -- "The New York Times" has reported that Iranian scientist Shahram Amiri was an informant for CIA inside Iran for years.
Washington says Iran's scientist Amiri voluntarily came to U.S. RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2010 -- US Department of State: Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri came to the United States on his own will and left.
Soltanieh: Iran to support draft resolution on Israel IRNA 16 Jul 2010 -- Iran’s IAEA envoy Soltanieh: Iran will undoubtedly support the Arab League draft resolution due to be offered to the IAEA General Conference.
Bomb incidents kill 27, injure over 200 in Zahedan IRNA 16 Jul 2010 -- Twin horrible explosions at gate of Zahedan Jame Mosque southeast of Iran late killed 27 and injured more than 200.
Minister: 27 killed, around 270 injured in July 15 blasts IRNA 16 Jul 2010 -- Blasts in southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan have killed 27, injuring around 270.
Jundallah Claims Responsibility for Deadly Iran Blasts VOA 16 Jul 2010 -- The Sunni Muslim militant group Jundallah has claimed responsibility for Thursday's twin suicide bombings outside of a prominent Shi'ite mosque in southeastern Iran.
Hojj. Sediqi: US behind Thursday's twin blasts in Zahedan IRNA 16 Jul 2010 -- Substitute Friday prayers leader of Tehran Hojjatoleslam Kazem Sediqi said the US is behind the tragic incident.
Mottaki: Iran replies to Vienna group in writing IRNA 15 Jul 2010 -- FM Mottaki: Iran has already given oral answers to questions posed by Vienna group on the country’s peaceful nuclear activities.
Brazil, Turkey urge implementation of Tehran Declaration: FM IRNA 15 Jul 2010 -- FM Mottaki said here on Thursday that Brazil and Turkey still call for implementation of the Tehran Declaration.
Russia up to date on Iranian nuclear developments - Medvedev RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2010 -- Russia possesses information indicating that Iran is continuing to develop its nuclear technology.
Russia Urges Iran to Explain Nuclear Program VOA 15 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Dmitri Medvedev is calling on Iran to explain its nuclear program and to fully cooperate with the international community.
Iranian Scientist Returns To Iran, Claiming Kidnap, Torture, And Israeli Involvement RFE/RL 15 Jul 2010 -- Iranian scientist claiming US intelligence agents had pressured him to lie about Iran's nuclear program.
Amiri says he was interrogated by Zionists IRNA 15 Jul 2010 -- The released Iranian researcher, Shahram Amiri, said that there were several Zionist agents present in some of his interrogation sessions.
Amiri's freedom has nothing to do with American detainees: official IRNA 15 Jul 2010 -- FM official: Freedom of the detained Iranian researcher, Shahram Amiri, has nothing to do with 3 Americans arrested in Iran.
Iran Urged to Free US Hikers Before Anniversary VOA 15 Jul 2010 -- The mothers of three American hikers detained in Iran are pleading for them to be freed before this month's one year anniversary of their arrest.
Nuclear Scientist Receives Hero's Welcome in Iran VOA 15 Jul 2010 -- Iranian researcher Shahram Amiri arrived home in Tehran Thursday to a hero's welcome, amid further allegations that he had been abducted by the US CIA.
Iranian kidnapped researcher back in Iran IRNA 15 Jul 2010 -- Researcher Shahram Amiri was transferred to Iran after taking refuge at interests section of Iran in Washington.
Contract on S-300 deliveries to Iran not canceled RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2010 -- Rostekhnologii head Sergei Chemezov: The contract on supplying S-300 air defense systems to Iran has not yet been canceled.
Sanctions no longer an effective weapon against Iranians IRNA 15 Jul 2010 -- Russia’s readiness for oil cooperation with Iran has been interpreted as the first step towards foiling Resolution 1929 as well as the one-sided sanctions by the US.
EU hopes nuclear talks with Iran to resume in autumn RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2010 -- In another letter to Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, EU's foreign policy chief expressed hope that nuclear talks with Iran will resume this autumn.
Rebel Sunni Group Claims Responsibility For Deadly Iran Bombings RFE/RL 15 Jul 2010 -- The Jundallah rebel group has claimed responsibility for blasts that rocked the capital of Iran's Sistan-Baluchistan Province.
Iran Says 'Terror Attack' Kills 20 in Southeast VOA 15 Jul 2010 -- Iran's state-run IRNA news agency says suicide bombers have killed more than 20 people and wounded more than 100 others outside a Shi'ite mosque in the southeastern part of the country.
More Than 20 Reported Killed, 100 Wounded In Iran Blasts RFE/RL 15 Jul 2010 -- Iranian state news agency IRNA quoted a top medical official as saying that two explosions outside a Shi'ite mosque in southeastern Iran killed more than 20 people.
Ahmadinejad: Afghanistan security key to regional, global stability IRNA 15 Jul 2010 -- President Ahmadinejad: Development and progress of Afghanistan prepares grounds for restoration of security and stability to the region.
Afghan FM lauds Iran's key role in country's development projects IRNA 15 Jul 2010 -- Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul here on Thursday praised Iran’s significant role in his country’s development projects.
Merkel, Medvedev Focus On Business Deals, Human Rights, Iran RFE/RL 15 Jul 2010 -- German Chancellor Merkel and Russian President Medvedev have met for talks aimed at improving relations between their countries.
EU's Ashton "hopeful" on reviving Iran talks in fall: DPA IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- European Union is "hopeful" that talks with Iran over its nuclear program could resume soon.
Turkey, Brazil not included in Iran Six talks - Lavrov RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- Russian FM: Turkey and Brazil are not joining talks led by the Iran Six group of international mediators on Tehran's nuclear program.
Turkish FM urges implementation of Tehran Declaration IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu called for implementation of the Tehran Declaration.
Iran's nuclear program still cause for concern - Russian envoy RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- Russia's envoy to the UN: There is still cause for concern about Iran's nuclear program.
Iran Gets Pledge from Russia on Energy VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- Iran is getting a pledge from Russia that recent United Nations sanctions will not affect energy dealings between the two countries.
Russia, Iran Sign Energy Agreement Despite UN Sanctions VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- Russia's energy minister: UN sanctions will not get in the way of the country's plans to develop Iran's oil and gas sectors.
Sanctions no impediment to Russia-Iran cooperation - ministers RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- International sanctions against Tehran will not affect Russian-Iranian cooperation.
Russia does not heed Iran sanctions: Russian minister IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- Russian Minister of Energy Sergei Shmatko: Russia does not heed sanctions on Iran.
Minister Says Russia To Deliver Fuel To Iran Despite Sanctions RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- Russia's energy minister: Russian companies could supply Iran with refined oil products, despite unilateral US and EU sanctions.
Amiri's Iranian Ordeal Only Just Beginning? RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- Iranian scientist Shahram Amiri is due to arrive in Iran from Qatar in the early hours of July 15.
'Kidnapped' Iranian Scientist Flies Home, With Many Questions Unanswered RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- As homecomings go, reception that awaited the Iranian nuclear scientist could politely be described as uncertain.
Missing Iranian nuclear scientist returns home from US RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri left the US and is on his way to the Islamic Republic.
Iran: Missing Scientist On His Way Home VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- Iran says a nuclear scientist is on his way home from the United States.
FM spokesman: Amiri left US soil for Iran IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mehmanparast said the abducted Iranian researcher Shahram Amiri has left the US soil for Iran.
Supreme Leader underlines preparedness to thwart military threats IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- Ayatollah Khamenei: Nation and armed forces must observe preparedness to thwart possible military aggression on Iran.
Intrigue, But Few Facts, Surround Iranian Scientist VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- The case of Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri is what counter-intelligence officers like to call a "wilderness of mirrors."
Clinton: Iranian Scientist Free to Leave US VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- Secretary of State Clinton: Iranian nuclear scientist is in the United States on his own free will and is free to leave.
Iran Nuclear Scientist At Center Of 'Abduction' Dispute Preparing To Leave U.S. RFE/RL 13 Jul 2010 -- An official at the Iranian interests section of the Pakistani Embassy in Washington says his office is preparing travel documents for an Iranian nuclear scientist at the center of an alleged abduction dispute.
Iran obliges US to send home academic upon his own request IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- FM Mottaki: US should send home Iranian academic Shahram Amiri after he made a request to Pakistani Embassy in Washington.
Amiri's presence in Iran's interest section in US confirmed IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- An informed source at the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry confirmed the news on the presence of Shahram Amiri in the country’s interest section in Washington.
Iranian Scientist Said to Request Repatriation VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- A man who Iran claims is a missing nuclear scientist has turned up at the Iranian interests section of the Pakistani embassy in Washington.
Iran: Missing Scientist Takes Refuge in Pakistan Embassy in US VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- Iran's state media say an Iranian nuclear scientist has taken refuge in Pakistan's embassy in Washington.
Iran says Medvedev's nuke remarks 'divorced from reality' RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Top Iranian officials angrily dismissed Russian President Medvedev's remarks that Tehran was acquiring military nuclear capability.
FM refutes allegations made by Russian president IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- FM Mottaki: Allegations raised by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities are false and incorrect.
US Reports Threat from Iran-Backed Militants in Iraq VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- US commander in Iraq: Security has been increased because Iranian-backed insurgents have received specialized training inside Iran.
President acknowledges IRGC services to safeguard divine values IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- President Ahmadinejad: Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has brought security for Iranian nation.
Iranian Speaker Receives Support From Qom Religious Figures RFE/RL 13 Jul 2010 -- Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani has received support from religious figures in the holy city of Qom.
Russian envoy: Sanctions to make Iran cooperate RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2010 -- Sanctions against Iran will make the Islamic Republic cooperate with the international community.
Medvedev: Iran Nearer to Nuclear Weapons Potential VOA 12 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Dmitri Medvedev says Iran is getting closer to having the potential to build a nuclear weapon.
Iran could acquire nuke weapons capability - Medvedev RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev: Iran is close to acquiring the capability to make nuclear weapons.
Russia Says Iran Moving Closer To Nuclear Weapons RFE/RL 12 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said that Iran is moving closer to having the potential to create nuclear weapons.
Iran to load reactor in Sept. 2011 - nuclear chief RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2010 -- Nuclear fuel for the Tehran research reactor will be ready in September 2011.
Tehran Bazaar Dispute May Herald New Regime Crackdown RFE/RL 09 Jul 2010 -- If ever an institution typified the blend of social and religious conservatism wrapped up in Iran's Islamic Revolution, it is the Tehran bazaar -- home to an array of carpet sellers, textile traders, and food merchants instinctively suspicious of the alien values of Western commerce.
Russia says nuclear issue must not dominate Iran Six talks RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2010 -- The Iranian nuclear issue should be on the agenda of the Iran Six talks, but must not be the only topic discussed by the parties, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Thursday.
Final tests completed at Iran's Bushehr NPP RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2010 -- Final tests were completed at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran ahead of the scheduled launch in mid-September, Russia's Atomstroyexport said in a statement on Thursday.
Commentary: Increasingly Isolated, Iran Looks Toward Africa RFE/RL 07 Jul 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad's current visit to Nigeria and Mali is yet another attempt to forge new alliances with African states in the hope that this can offset his country's growing isolation.
Iran's Atomic Energy Head Says Sanctions 'Slowing Down' Nuclear Program VOA 07 Jul 2010 -- Amid great fanfare, Iran's Atomic Energy Agency head Ali Akbar Salehi told a press conference Wednesday that the long delayed completion of Iran's Bushehr civilian nuclear power plant would take place by late August or September, now that final testing is complete. He said that Iran is conducting final tests on the Bushehr plant and that God willing, it would be officially up and running by late summer. Russia agreed to build the plant 15 years ago so that would finally end the long wait for the project's completion.
Salehi: Iran enriches uranium 20 percent not more than it needs IRNA 07 Jul 2010 -- Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Wednesday that Iran will not enrich uranium 20 percent more than it needs for Tehran medical research reactor.
Iran to produce composite fuel plate for medical reactor next year IRNA 07 Jul 2010 -- Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Wednesday that planning has been made to produce composite fuel plate for Tehran medical research reactor by August/ September 2011.
China says supports Tehran Declaration on fuel swap IRNA 07 Jul 2010 -- China’s Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said on Wednesday his country supports Tehran Declaration brokered by Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on fuel swap for Tehran medical research reactor.
Bushehr power plant to become operational soon: official IRNA 07 Jul 2010 -- Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Ali-Akbar Salehi here on Wednesday announced that the Bushehr nuclear power plant is to become operational in the Iranian month of Shahrivar (August 23- September 22).
Iran's nuclear chief admits sanctions having effect RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2010 -- The head of Tehran's nuclear program acknowledged on Wednesday that the new UN sanctions imposed on Iran were having an effect but vowed the work would continue, ISNA news agency reported.
Iran plans to launch new satellite in August RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2010 -- The Iranian telecommunications minister announced plans to launch a new domestically-developed satellite into orbit at the end of August, the Mehr news agency said Wednesday.
Obama, Netanyahu Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program VOA 06 Jul 2010 -- In wide-ranging talks at the White House, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Barack Obama discussed what both leaders say is the threat posed by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons. Mr. Netanyahu says Iran's nuclear program has been de-legitimized by new U.N. Security Council sanctions, while President Obama underscored the U.S. commitment to Israel's security.
Iran Denies Jet Fuel Crisis, Urges Citizens to Conserve Energy VOA 06 Jul 2010 -- The European Union says it has banned most of Iran Air's planes from flying in its airspace Tuesday because of safety concerns.
Iran expects EU to rectify mistakes IRNA 06 Jul 2010 -- Iran expects the European Union to rectify its mistakes consistent with national nuclear program, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili said on Tuesday.
Supreme leader of revolution condoles demise of Allameh Fazlallah IRNA 06 Jul 2010 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khameneie sent a condolence message Monday on demise occasion of Mujahid Alim, Haaj Seyyed Muhammad Hussain Fazlallah.
Tehran to continue uranium enrichment: FM spokesman IRNA 06 Jul 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast said here on Tuesday that Tehran will continue the process of uranium enrichment.
Mehman-Parast: EU has not imposed extra sanctions on Iran IRNA 06 Jul 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast said on Tuesday that the European Union has not ratified any extra sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran Six must hold talks with Tehran soon - Ryabkov RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2010 -- The Iran Six must seize the opportunity granted by Iran's desire to hold talks by arranging a meeting as soon as possible, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday.
Iran Says Ready for September Talks if Conditions Met VOA 06 Jul 2010 -- Iran's nuclear negotiator says the Tehran government is willing to start talks with six world powers on its nuclear program beginning September 1, if the other side meets several conditions.
Soltaniyeh: Iran calls for principled cooperation with IAEA IRNA 05 Jul 2010 -- Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali-Asghar Soltaniyeh said on Monday that Iran’s principled policy is based on expansion of mutual cooperation with IAEA and vindicating its legitimate nuclear rights.
Official: Iranian Planes Denied Fuel in UK, Germany, UAE VOA 05 Jul 2010 -- An Iranian airline official says that since the United States implemented new sanctions against Tehran last week, Iranian planes have been refused fuel at airports in other countries.
Spokesman: Amiri Kidnapping documents submitted to Swiss embassy IRNA 04 Jul 2010 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman said here on Saturday evening that kidnapping documents of Shahram Amiri by Central Intelligent Agency (CIA) has been submitted to the Swiss embassy in Tehran as the US interest section in Tehran.
Iranian Air Force engineers repair Mig-29 IRNA 03 Jul 2010 -- Iran’s Air Force engineers managed to repair a Mig-29 jet fighter.
Tehran fuel deal "good start" for building confidence: US expert IRNA 03 Jul 2010 -- The Executive Director of the Washington-based Arms Control Association Daryl Kimball said that Tehran Declaration on fuel swap was a "good start for building confidence" between Iran and the West.
Iranian Officials Scoff at Impact of New US Economic Sanctions VOA 02 Jul 2010 -- Iranian officials are ridiculing the importance of new U.S. economic sanctions against Tehran. Opinions of Iranians outside the country, however, are divided on what impact the sanctions will have.
Larijani: Broad talks need to be held with Russia on S-300 missiles’ delivery IRNA 02 Jul 2010 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani says more extensive talks need to be held with Russia on the S-300 air defense missiles contract.
Obama Signs Iran Sanctions Into Law RFE/RL 02 Jul 2010 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has signed legislation imposing tough new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program.
Iran wants to produce long-range missiles for air defense — minister RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2010 -- The Iranian defense minister said Tehran intends to produce its own long-range missiles to provide air defense for the country, the Iranian Press TV news website reported on Friday.
Obama Signs Tough, New Iran Sanctions Legislation VOA 01 Jul 2010 -- President Barack Obama has signed into law legislation approved by Congress to impose tough new unilateral sanctions on Iran's government for its defiance of international demands to change course on its nuclear program.
Larijani: US threat against Iran will cost it dearly IRNA 01 Jul 2010 -- Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said here on Thursday that US threat against Iran will cost it dearly.

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