August 2010 - Iran Special Weapons News

Salehi: Iran has not received any reply from Vienna Group IRNA 31 Aug 2010 -- Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Salehi: Iran has not received any official response from Vienna Group on fuel swap.
Providing fuel for TRR within one year IRNA 31 Aug 2010 -- Vice president and head of IRI Atomic Energy Organization said Iran has so far produces 25 kilograms of 20% enriched uranium.
Iran To Make Fuel For Medical Reactor RFE/RL 31 Aug 2010 -- Iran's nuclear chief says the country is planning to produce, within a year, the nuclear fuel needed to operate a medical-purposes reactor in Tehran.
Universities That Oppose Regime Values 'Should Be Destroyed' RFE/RL 31 Aug 2010 -- Iran minister: Universities that are against the values of the regime and its Basij militia should be razed to the ground.
Iran Opposition Leader's House 'Under Siege' RFE/RL 31 Aug 2010 -- Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karrubi's website, Sahamnews, says Iranian paramilitaries have surrounded Karrubi's house.
Iranian Media Says French First Lady Deserves Death VOA 31 Aug 2010 -- Iranian newspaper: France's first lady Carla Bruni deserves to die after she condemned Iran's decision to stone a woman to death for adultery.
Mottaki reiterates need for Turkey and Brazil to join nuclear talks IRNA 30 Aug 2010 -- Iranian FM Mottaki reiterated the need for Turkey and Brazil to be included in nuclear talks with the West.
Iran to develop first fusion research reactor by 2020 RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2010 -- Iran will build its first indigenous nuclear fusion research reactor by 2020.
Production line of long-range shells launched by defense minister IRNA 29 Aug 2010 -- Production line of long-range 130-mm shells was inaugurated here on Sunday by the defense minister.
General says US has got stuck in Middle East IRNA 29 Aug 2010 -- Senior advisor to the Supreme Leader said here in a gathering on Saturday evening that the US policy in Afghanistan and Iraq has not been successful and US has got stuck in the Middle East.
Iran pulls out Europe assets RIA Novosti 28 Aug 2010 -- Iran is withdrawing its assets from Europe as a precaution against a possible EU decision to freeze them, the governor of the Central Bank of Iran said.
'Torturer Of Tehran' Loses His Untouchable Status RFE/RL 27 Aug 2010 -- With a frightening reputation and friends in high places, Said Mortazavi for years appeared to have the untouchable status that bred impunity and led his enemies to label him the "torturer of Tehran."
Iran proposes formation of joint fuel consortium with Russia IRNA 26 Aug 2010 -- Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi announced the country’s proposal to Russia to establish a nuclear fuel consortium to supply fuel to Bushehr plant and the others to be set up in future.
Iran Launches New Crackdown On Universities RFE/RL 26 Aug 2010 -- The Iranian government says it will restrict the number of students admitted to humanities programs at universities, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports.
Iranian Reformist Cleric Decries Prison Torture RFE/RL 26 Aug 2010 -- Reformist Iranian cleric Hassan Yusefi Eshkevari has described as "shocking" a recent letter by a political prisoner detailing ill-treatment in jail, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports.
Iran eyes nuclear fuel consortium with Russia RIA Novosti 26 Aug 2010 -- Iran has proposed to Russia establishing a nuclear consortium to supply fuel to the Bushehr plant and other nuclear power plants that will be set up in the future, Iran's nuclear chief said on Thursday.
Israeli president warns UN nuclear watchdog of "Iranian threat" RIA Novosti 26 Aug 2010 -- Israeli President Shimon Peres reiterated his country's concerns about Tehran's nuclear ambitions at a meeting with the International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano.
Iran Says It Test-Fired New Missile VOA 25 Aug 2010 -- Iran says it has test-fired a new solid-fuel, surface-to-surface missile. It is the second time this week Iran has announced a new rocket.
3rd generation of Fateh-110 missiles test fired successfully IRNA 25 Aug 2010 -- The third generation of Fateh-110 missiles was successfully test fired, Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said Wednesday.
Iran test fires new short-range missile RIA Novosti 25 Aug 2010 -- Iran has successfully test fired a short-range Fateh 110 (Conqueror) missile, Isna news agency reported on Wednesday.
France welcomes launch of Bushehr power station in Iran - president RIA Novosti 25 Aug 2010 -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy has welcomed the launch of Iran's first nuclear power plant.
Iran to work on discovery and extraction of uranium - atomic official RIA Novosti 25 Aug 2010 -- Iran plans to work on the discovery and extraction of uranium, ISNA news agency said on Wednesday citing the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Ali Akbar Salehi.
Former Nuclear Negotiator Was A Spy, Says Iranian Ministry RFE/RL 25 Aug 2010 -- Former Iranian nuclear negotiator Hossein Mousavian, who is currently a visiting fellow at Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, is in the news again after being accused of espionage -- again.
Controversial 'Family Bill' Returns To Iranian Parliament's Agenda RFE/RL 24 Aug 2010 -- Iran's parliament is preparing to discuss a bill this week that would allow men to marry additional wives without the consent of their first wife, and would tax dowries.
President to attend next UN meeting with defined program IRNA 24 Aug 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad would attend the next meeting of the United Nations General Assembly based on a clear and defined agenda, it was reported Tuesday.
Presence of Turkey, Brazil in nuclear talks, useful: FM spokesman IRNA 24 Aug 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast said here on Tuesday that presence of Turkey and Brazil in Iran-Vienna Group talks will be useful.
Bushehr power plant enjoys high security: FM spokesman IRNA 24 Aug 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast said here on Tuesday that the Bushehr nuclear power plant in south of Iran enjoys high standard and security for environment which is approved by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Tripartite committee formed to monitor security of Bushehr NPP IRNA 23 Aug 2010 -- A tripartite committee has been formed to monitor security of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, an official said here.
Iranian missile boats speedier than US warships: IRGC IRNA 23 Aug 2010 -- The IRGC Navy commander said here on Monday that Iranian missile boats' speed of 35 knots is higher than that of the US warships.
'Seraj 1' vessel, 'Zolfaqar' missile launcher unveiled IRNA 23 Aug 2010 -- Production line of ‘Seraj 1’ vessel and new generation of ‘Zolfaqar’ missile launcher was inaugurated here on Monday by Minister of Defense Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi.
Iran starts production of new missile assault boats RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2010 -- Iran has launched production of the Zolfaqar and Seraj 1 class missile boats, Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said on Monday.
Odierno: Iran Funding Extremists in Iraq VOA 22 Aug 2010 -- The commander of U.S. forces in Iraq says Iran is fueling instability in neighboring Iraq by funding and training Shi'ite extremist groups in the country.
MP: US attack on Iran unlikely IRNA 22 Aug 2010 -- An senior Iranian lawmaker said here on Sunday that the US attack on Iran is unlikely.
Commander: Combat troops well-prepared to thwart any aggression IRNA 22 Aug 2010 -- Commander of Iranian Army Ground Forces, Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan said on Sunday that the pious and well-prepared Iranian armed forces never let the enemies take even minor aggression on Iranian territory.
Ahmadinejad: Defending Iran means trying to set up universal peace IRNA 22 Aug 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said defending Iran meant the same as conducting efforts to set up sustainable peace and security in the world.
Karrar un-manned bomber unveiled in President’s presence IRNA 22 Aug 2010 -- Iran’s first long-range home-built un-manned bomber Karrar (Striker) was inaugurated Sunday during a ceremony attended by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
U.S. Says Iran Nuclear Plant No Proliferation Threat RFE/RL 22 Aug 2010 -- Washington says it sees no "proliferation risk" from the launch of Iran's first nuclear power plant.
Iran inaugurates its first bombing drone RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2010 -- Iran unveiled on Sunday the country's first domestically-built unmanned bomber, Iranian Press TV reported.
Iran Unveils Domestically-Built Drone VOA 22 Aug 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is hailing the country's first domestically built drone bomber. The unmanned aircraft, unveiled Sunday, is the latest in a series of Iranian announcements of military advances.
IAEA confirms loading fuel into Bushehr Power Plant IRNA 21 Aug 2010 -- International Atomic Energy Agency ( IAEA) in a statement confirmed loading fuel into Bushehr power plant and said that Iran had begun loading fuel into its first reactor in Bushehr Power Plant.
Iran to accelerate its nuclear programs: Mehman-Parast IRNA 21 Aug 2010 -- The Foreign Ministry spokesmen said here on Saturday that launching of Bushehr nuclear power plant indicates that Iran will pursue its next peaceful nuclear programs with high speed and comprehensiveness.
Salehi:Bushehr power plant manifestation of Iran-Russia cooperation IRNA 21 Aug 2010 -- Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Saturday that commissioning of Bushehr nuclear power plant is manifestation of close cooperation between Iran and Russia.
Iranian uranium enrichment program aims to guarantee fuel supply IRNA 21 Aug 2010 -- Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Saturday that the Islamic Republic of Iran has confidence in Russia but the uranium enrichment program aims to produce fuel for new power plants.
Kiriyenko: Iranian experts ready to run Bushehr nuclear power plant IRNA 21 Aug 2010 -- Head of the state nuclear energy corporation of Russia Sergei Kiriyenko said on Saturday that Iranian experts are ready to run Bushehr nuclear power plant single handedly.
Salehi: Bushehr power plant, unique in the world IRNA 21 Aug 2010 -- Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Saturday that the Bushehr nuclear power plant is a unique power plant throughout the globe.
Iran, Russia sign nuclear cooperation agreement IRNA 21 Aug 2010 -- Iranian and Russian officials signed an agreement on Saturday for bilateral cooperation in the field of nuclear activities after the beginning of fuel loading process in the first Iranian nuclear power plant in this southern province today.
Salehi: August 21, a day to remember IRNA 21 Aug 2010 -- Vice President Ali Akbar Salehi said August 21 was a day to remember in the fluctuating history of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.
Russia fulfils pledges on Bushehr plant: Kiriyenko IRNA 21 Aug 2010 -- Head of the state nuclear energy corporation of Russia Sergei Kiriyenko said here on Saturday that his country has fulfilled commitments to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant.
Bushehr power plant, outcome of Iranians’ resistance IRNA 21 Aug 2010 -- Vice-President and head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Ali-Akbar Salehi said Saturday that going into operation of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in southern Iran was the outcome of Iranians' resistance.
Fuel injection operations start in Bushehr NPP IRNA 21 Aug 2010 -- The fuel injection operations started in the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran Saturday morning.
Russia Helps Iran Fuel Up First Nuclear Power Plant VOA 21 Aug 2010 -- Russian and Iranian engineers have begun loading fuel into Iran's first nuclear power plant. The plant is located in the southern city of Bushehr and both Russian and Iranian leaders insist Iran's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes though many in the international community are suspicious.
Iran's First Nuclear Power Plant Is Born After Years Of Delays RFE/RL 21 Aug 2010 -- Iran's quest for fully-fledged nuclear status passed an important landmark on August 21 when Russia began loading fuel into a power plant delayed for more than three decades.
Russia, Iran set up joint venture to operate Bushehr power station RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2010 -- Russia signed on Saturday an agreement with Iran to set up a joint venture to operate the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
Iran launches Bushehr nuclear station RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2010 -- The Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran was loaded with the first fuel on Saturday but the reactor will be started up later this year, the head of the Russian Federal Atomic Energy Agency (Rosatom) said.
Russia to load nuclear fuel into Iran's Bushehr NPP RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2010 -- Russia is completing final preparations to load low-enriched uranium fuel into Iran's first civilian reactor at the Bushehr NPP later on Saturday.
Iran Ready to Start Up First Nuclear Reactor VOA 20 Aug 2010 -- Iran is making final preparations to start up a nuclear reactor at the Bushehr facility, scheduled to begin operations Saturday.
Iran Announces Test-Firing of New Qiam Missile VOA 20 Aug 2010 -- Iran's defense minister Ahmad Vahidi is saying Friday that Tehran has test-fired a new surface-to-surface missile called the Qiam-1. The announcement comes amid a flurry of alleged new military developments in recent days, as Iran prepares to launch its new Bushehr nuclear plant Saturday.
Bushehr NPP self-controlled in nature - official IRNA 20 Aug 2010 -- The official in charge of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Mahmoud Jaafari, says the power plant is self-controlled in its kind.
Soltanieh: Iran nuclear fuel cycle to be completed with Bushehr NPP startup IRNA 20 Aug 2010 -- Iran’s IAEA envoy, Ali-Asghar Soltanieh, said here Friday that with operation of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Iran’s fuel cycle will practically be completed.
Minister: Iran test-fires `Qiam-1’ missile IRNA 20 Aug 2010 -- Minister of Defense Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said here on Friday that Iran has successfully test-fired its indigenous `Qiam-1’ surface-to-surface missile.
Countdown begins for heart beating of world’s exceptional nuclear power plant IRNA 20 Aug 2010 -- On Saturday, the main fuel of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant will be transferred to a pool located beside the heart of the reactor.
No decision made on Russian S-300 deliveries to Iran - defense minister RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2010 -- No decision has been taken yet on the delivery of S-300 air defense systems to Iran, Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Friday.
Iranian Tried For Espionage Collapses In Armenian Court RFE/RL 20 Aug 2010 -- An Iranian citizen being tried in Armenia on charges of spying for Azerbaijan collapsed in court in Yerevan on August 19 while delivering his defense speech, RFE/RL's Armenian Service reports.
Operating Bushehr power plant, great success for Iran: MP IRNA 19 Aug 2010 -- Operating the Bushehr power plant after several decades is a great success for Iran, Member of Parliament said on Wednesday.
Iranian counter-attack will spread to other regions in case of war IRNA 19 Aug 2010 -- Senior Iranian lawmaker said on Thursday that if military threats to Iran were materialized, the nation’s counter-attacks will spread to other regions.
Iran says U.S. State Department's report on terrorism biased RIA Novosti 19 Aug 2010 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday the U.S. Department of State's report, which labels Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism, was biased, Iranian media reported.
Iran's Supreme Leader: No Negotiations With US VOA 18 Aug 2010 -- Iran's supreme leader says his country will hold talks with the United States only if the U.S. lifts its "sanctions and threats" against Iran.
Iran derides US ambassador to Iraq for unfounded allegations IRNA 18 Aug 2010 -- Iran on Wednesday derided US Ambassador to Baghdad Christopher Hill for allegations over Iranian interference in Iraq.
Bushehr power plant launch indicates Iran’s firm determination: MP IRNA 18 Aug 2010 -- A parliamentarian said here on Wednesday that inauguration of the Bushehr nuclear power plant indicates Iran’s strong determination to achieve nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
Iranian President's New 'Religious-Nationalism' Alienates Hard-Line Constituency RFE/RL 18 Aug 2010 -- He has built his political career and populist appeal on twin pillars of pious religious faith and messianic fervor. But now Iran's president, Mahmud Ahmadinejad, is risking a breach with his fundamentalist allies by toning down his Islamist tub-thumping rhetoric in favor of a new oratorical weapon: nationalism.
Switzerland toughens sanctions regime against Iran RIA Novosti 18 Aug 2010 -- The Swiss government approved on Wednesday the introduction of further United Nations sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, ATS Swiss Telegraph Agency reported.
Bushehr NPP promotes non-proliferation regime in Iran - Russian FM RIA Novosti 18 Aug 2010 -- The construction of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran promotes the non-proliferation regime, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.
Iran does not need own uranium enrichment - U.S. State Department RIA Novosti 18 Aug 2010 -- The upcoming physical launch of the Bushehr nuclear reactor proves that Iran does not need to build indigenous uranium enrichment facilities and could use nuclear fuel provide by other countries, a U.S. State Department spokesman said.
Iran Urges IAEA to Counter Sanctions VOA 18 Aug 2010 -- Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency has urged the organization to come to its defense against sanctions from the United Nations Security Council.
President: US seeks to sow seeds of discord among world nations IRNA 17 Aug 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that restoration of global peace and security has been made possible thanks to the resistance of world nations in their struggles with global arrogance.
Russia acknowledges determination to complete Bushehr power plant IRNA 17 Aug 2010 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Tuesday acknowledged determination to complete and launch Bushehr power plant.
Iran’s enrichment program different from Bushehr power plant: MP IRNA 17 Aug 2010 -- Iran’s uranium enrichment program is different from procuring fuel for Bushehr power plant, said an MP here on Tuesday.
Launching of Bushehr power plant indicates Iran’s fruitful efforts IRNA 17 Aug 2010 -- Launching of Bushehr power plant indicates that Iran’s efforts to acquire nuclear technology were fruitful, said spokesman for Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission.
Iran thanks Russia for commissioning of Bushehr nuclear power plant IRNA 17 Aug 2010 -- Head of Iran’s Atomic energy Organization, Ali Akbar Salehi said on Tuesday that Iran appreciates Russia for commissioning of Bushehr nuclear power plant.
Bushehr power plant indicates Iran's peaceful nuclear purposes: MP IRNA 17 Aug 2010 -- An Iranian parliamentarian said the launch of Bushehr nuclear power plant will be a great success in proving the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programs.
FM spokesman urges Vienna Group to hold session on fuel swap IRNA 17 Aug 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast said on Tuesday that the Vienna Group meeting on fuel swap must be held as soon as possible.
Iran to launch first high flying jet drone IRNA 17 Aug 2010 -- Iran will launch its first high flying jet drone soon.
Tehran to show serious reaction to aggression against Bushehr plant IRNA 17 Aug 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast stressed Tuesday that any kind of aggression against the Bushehr nuclear power plant will be followed by a serious reaction.
Iran reacts to White House statement on enrichment suspension IRNA 17 Aug 2010 -- Iran reacted on Tuesday to the latest statements of the White House spokesman about suspending enrichment activities as Russia has supplied fuel for Bushehr’s nuclear power plant.
After Green Movement, Iran's Conservative Factions Turn On Each Other RFE/RL 17 Aug 2010 -- Last year's crackdown on Iran's opposition Green Movement united the various factions of the country's ruling establishment. Recently, however, there are signs of conflict among these competing groups, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei seems to be having trouble balancing among them while simultaneously favoring President Mahmud Ahmadinejad's "militaristic-messianic" faction.
Iran Warns Against Attack on Nuclear Plant VOA 17 Aug 2010 -- Iran warned Tuesday that any attack on its nuclear power plant would be an "international crime."
Reports Indicate Growing Iranian Fuel Crisis Despite Official Denials VOA 16 Aug 2010 -- A top Iranian oil official is saying Monday that Tehran is not having problems purchasing gasoline supplies, despite tough new U.N., U.S. and EU economic sanctions. Reports from both inside and outside Iran, however, indicate the Iranian government is struggling to cope with gasoline shortages. There have been scattered reports of long fuel lines and increasing prices.
Iran seeks to produce 20,000 mw of nuclear power IRNA 16 Aug 2010 -- Since Iran seeks to produce 20,000 megawatts of power it will need fuel for its power plants in future, said an expert here on Monday.
Bushehr power plant symbol of Iran’s capability: MP IRNA 16 Aug 2010 -- A member of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said here on Monday that launching Bushehr power plant indicates Iran’s capability of constructing other power plants.
Implementing requests beyond NPT prohibited IRNA 16 Aug 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday notified a bill according to which implementing requests beyond the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) obligations is prohibited.
Iranian President Signs Bill Calling For More Uranium Enrichment RFE/RL 16 Aug 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad today signed a bill calling for continued uranium enrichment and limiting any cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, beyond what is required under the Nonproliferation Treaty.
France voices concern over Iran's uranium enrichment facility plans RIA Novosti 16 Aug 2010 -- France is concerned about Iran's plans to construct a new uranium enrichment facility in 2011, a spokeswoman for the French Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Iran awaits Western response on fuel swap talks proposal RIA Novosti 16 Aug 2010 -- Iran is awaiting an official response from international intermediaries to hold talks on a nuclear fuel swap that includes Turkey and Brazil in the negotiation process, ISNA news agency said Monday.
Israeli-Palestinian tensions – prelude to the war against Iran RIA Novosti 16 Aug 2010 -- After a relatively calm summer, the Israeli-Palestinian stand-off might develop into a full-scale military confrontation once again. The only difference: today, Israel is like never before ready to bomb Iran, which Tel Aviv holds responsible for sponsoring such military groups as Hamas in the Palestinian territories and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The president of the Institute for Middle Eastern Studies shares his opinion on the possible developments in the region. Interview by Samir Shakbhaz.
Iran: Nuclear Facility Construction to Begin by March VOA 16 Aug 2010 -- Iran's nuclear chief says the country will begin construction of a new uranium enrichment facility by March of next year.
Bushehr nuclear power plant to come on stream on September 16 IRNA 15 Aug 2010 -- Majlis Energy Commission spokesman, Emad Hosseini, said on Sunday that Iran will officially load fuel into Bushehr nuclear power plant on September 16.
MP: Tehran mulls talks with Vienna Group IRNA 15 Aug 2010 -- An Iranian lawmaker said here Sunday that Vienna Group is eager to continue talks with Iran and it is something under investigation.
Russian company reaffirms civilian nature of Bushehr power plant IRNA 15 Aug 2010 -- Russian atomic energy agency, Rosatom, on Sunday reaffirmed civilian nature of Bushehr power plant.
Iran, US not on same path: Speaker IRNA 15 Aug 2010 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said here on Sunday that Iran and the US are not on the same path to hold talks.
Iran to continue enrichment: MP IRNA 15 Aug 2010 -- Chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Sunday the continuation of uranium enrichment is inevitable because Iran does not have confidence in the western states.
Bushehr nuclear plant manifestation of Iran-Russia cooperation IRNA 14 Aug 2010 -- Head of Iran-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group Mehdi Sanaei said on Saturday that loading fuel into Bushehr nuclear power plant is manifestation of close cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in the past two decades.
Iran produces fuel for 20 power plants under construction, MP IRNA 14 Aug 2010 -- The fuel being produced in Natanz will be supplied to 20 nuclear power plants whose construction are currently underway, head of the Majlis Commission on National Security and Foreign Policy Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Saturday.
Iran's Nuclear Chief: Bushehr Plant Will Go Online by Month's End VOA 13 Aug 2010 -- The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Agency, Ali Akbar Salehi, indicated Friday that Iran's controversial nuclear power plant at Bushehr will go online seven to eight days after Russia delivers its nuclear fuel supply on August 21. Russia indicated that it would start loading fresh nuclear fuel into the reactor on that date.
Salehi: Bushehr NPP to get fuel next week IRNA 13 Aug 2010 -- Head of Iran’s Atomic energy Organization, Ali Akbar Salehi, here on Friday gave a word of transfer of fuel to the main building and fuel loading to Bushehr nuclear power plant.
US' green light for talks a trickery, Ayat. Jannati IRNA 13 Aug 2010 -- Tehran substitute Friday Prayers Leader, Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, said here on Friday that the US’ green light for holding talks with Iran is a trickery and cheating.
U.S. Magazine Says Israel Likely To Bomb Iran In Next 12 Months RFE/RL 13 Aug 2010 -- The odds of an Israeli military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities within the next year have risen to above 50 percent, according to a report in a leading U.S. magazine.
Russian fuel supply to Iran fixes nuclear issue - France RIA Novosti 13 Aug 2010 -- The shipment of Russian fuel to the Bushehr nuclear reactor shows that Iran has no reason to continue its nuclear activity, the French Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
Bushehr nuclear reactor to be loaded with fuel August 21 - Rosatom RIA Novosti 13 Aug 2010 -- The launch of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran has been set for August 21, the Russian Federal Atomic Energy Agency (Rosatom) said on Friday.
Obama points to "pathway" for Iran RIA Novosti 13 Aug 2010 -- Iran has responded to President Barack Obama in a familiar manner, flouting a U.N. Security Council resolution by bringing two interconnected 164-machine centrifuge cascades on line to better enrich uranium.
Iran's Nuclear Plant to Get Russian Fuel Next Week VOA 13 Aug 2010 -- Russia has announced it will begin loading fuel into a reactor at Iran's first nuclear power plant on August 21 despite objections by the United States and other Western powers.
Iran Puts New 'Restrictions' On Returning Expats RFE/RL 12 Aug 2010 -- The Iranian government has set new restrictions on Iranian expatriates coming into the country, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports.
Official: Major tests on Bushehr nuclear power plant accomplished IRNA 12 Aug 2010 -- Head of Bushehr Nuclear Plant workshop Mahmoud Jarari said on Thursday that in the past six months major tests prior to commissioning the nuclear power plant have been successfully conducted.
Israel unlikely to attack Iran before U.S.- Castro RIA Novosti 11 Aug 2010 -- Israel will not be the first state to attack Iran, because such an act would make it an enemy of all nuclear powers, Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro said in his Reflections column on the Cuba Debate website.
The Language Of Ahmadinejad: 'The Bogeyman Snatched The Boob' RFE/RL 11 Aug 2010 -- In a harangue delivered to Iranian expatriates visiting Tehran last week, Mahmud Ahmadinejad resorted to an odd turn of phrase to describe the futility of Washington's use of threats and allegations against Iran.
Mottaki: Fuel swap formula still on table IRNA 11 Aug 2010 -- Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki said Tuesday evening that the formula on fuel swap with the western suppliers is still on the table.
Iran says US must begin change in its foreign policy IRNA 11 Aug 2010 -- President's chief of staff Esfandiar Rahim Mashaie said Wednesday that Washington must begin the change in its foreign policy, a reference to President Barack Obama's election campaign platform.
Iran not to enter bilateral talks with US: Spokesman IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Mehman-Parast: Iran is not to enter bilateral talks with the US and no one has so far said so.
Mottaki: Iran has not requested negotiations with US IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- FM Mottaki: Islamic Republic of Iran has not requested negotiations with United States.
Tehran ready to talk to Vienna Group on fuel swap: spokesman IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- FM spokesman Mehman-Parast: Tehran is ready to talk with the Vienna Group on fuel exchange.
IRGC official: Iran to retaliate if its vessels inspected IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- The IRGC Navy commander warned ultra-regional countries that Iran will retaliate if its vessels are inspected in the Persian Gulf.
12 torpedo boats joined IRGC's naval force IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- 12 torpedo boats joined the naval force of the Islamic Republic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in this Persian Gulf province.
Iran Digging Mass Graves For US Troops VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- A former commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard says Iran has dug mass graves to bury U.S. soldiers in preparation for an American attack on the country.
Iran Digs Graves For U.S. Troops, In Case Of Attack RFE/RL 10 Aug 2010 -- A former commander of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards says Tehran has dug mass graves in which to bury US troops in case of any U.S. attack on the country.
Tehran to host meeting on Afghan stability: official IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- FM spokesman Mehman-Parast: Tehran will soon host a regional meeting on Afghan stability with participation of 7 neighboring countries.
Iran makes new nuclear achievement IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- Center for Plasma Physics announced that it has managed to implement a research project on fusion without harmful waste.
Tensions Escalate Among Top Iranian Leaders VOA 09 Aug 2010 -- Iran's top leaders appear to be quarreling in public, as pressure mounts on the government due to deteriorating economic conditions.
Iranian Baha'i Leaders Given Long Sentences RFE/RL 09 Aug 2010 -- A Baha'i international community official says the 20-year prison sentences given to 7 leaders of Iran's Baha'i community are "completely unjust."
Iran denounces US for accusing Iran of helping terrorism IRNA 09 Aug 2010 -- Iran strongly condemned the United States for accusing Iran of helping terrorism in the US annual report on terrorism.
Iran rejects Kuwait's spying allegations IRNA 09 Aug 2010 -- Minister of Information (Intelligence) Moslehi: Kuwait's allegations about detaining a number of people on charges of spying for Iran were "a mere lie."
Radio Farda An Agent Of The West's 'Soft War' Against Iran, Book Says RFE/RL 09 Aug 2010 -- Radio Farda is part of a cultural invasion helping Western intelligence agencies wage a "soft war" against the Islamic republic.
Iran Adultery Defense Lawyer Seeks Norway Asylum RFE/RL 09 Aug 2010 -- A human rights lawyer who has defended a woman facing stoning in Iran for adultery has fled to Norway to seek protection.
Amano is fixing date for nuclear talks: Mottaki IRNA 08 Aug 2010 -- FMMottaki: IAEA chief is fixing a date for negotiations between Iran and the Vienna Group on the nuclear issue.
Iranian Navy launches four new submarines IRNA 08 Aug 2010 -- Iranian Navy launched 4 domestically-built submarines in a ceremony in presence of Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi.
Fidel Castro warns Obama against attacking Iran RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2010 -- Fidel Castro called on the US president to avoid military confrontation with Iran during his landmark speech in the Cuban parliament.
Iranian FM warns US president of contradictory claims IRNA 06 Aug 2010 -- FM Mottaki ruled out the US President Obama’s “contradictory” claims of the US readiness for talks with Iran.
Friday prayers interim leader: US interests to be at stake in case of Iran attack IRNA 06 Aug 2010 -- Hojjatoleslam Jannati: US attack on Iran would be tantamount to endangerment of the US interests worldwide.
Supreme Leader: Iran-Afghanistan-Tajikistan interests lie in tight cooperation IRNA 06 Aug 2010 -- Supreme Leader Khamenei: 3 countries with very close bonds, whose interests lie in tight cooperation.
Obama's refusal to hold debate a defeat for US IRNA 05 Aug 2010 -- US President Obama's refusal to hold a debate with Iranian president at the UN General Assembly registered a blow to the United States.
Iran expresses strong protest about Mullen's latest remarks IRNA 05 Aug 2010 -- Iran officially protested against recent remarks of the US Chairman of the Joint of Staff Mike Mullen in a letter to the UN senior officials.
No way Iran could get S-300 missiles - expert RIA Novosti 05 Aug 2010 -- The recent report by the Iranian Fars news agency about deliveries from Belarus of S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Tehran is a bluff.
China Rejects US Concerns about Deals with Iran VOA 05 Aug 2010 -- China has defended its business ties with Iran after a United States official urged Beijing to fully implement sanctions against Tehran.
Iraq Checks Iran Banks Seeking License RFE/RL 05 Aug 2010 -- Iraqi authorities say they are investigating whether two Iranian commercial banks that want to do business in Iraq are covered by UN Security Council sanctions.
U.S. to study intelligence reports on Ahmadinejad's assassination attempt RIA Novosti 05 Aug 2010 -- The U.S. will study data to gain an understanding into reports about an assassination attempt on the Iranian president.
Iran's Stats Center Takes Over Reporting Of Economic Indicators RFE/RL 05 Aug 2010 -- Iranian official: Major economic indicators will no longer be announced by the Central Bank but will instead be reported by the Statistics Center of Iran.
Ahmadinejad vows to launch Iran's first manned spacecraft in 2017 RIA Novosti 05 Aug 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said his country would launch its first manned spacecraft in 2017 instead of in 2019.
Iran's first astronaut in space in 7 years - President IRNA 05 Aug 2010 -- Iran will send its first astronaut to space in 2017, President Ahmadinejad said Thursday in this western provincial capital city.
Iranian Lawyer Representing Stoning Case Woman Flees To Turkey RFE/RL 05 Aug 2010 -- The lawyer of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery has fled to Turkey and has requested asylum there.
Iran Denies Attack on President VOA 04 Aug 2010 -- Iranian state TV is denying allegations an assassination attempt against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad took place while he rode in a motorcade.
Firecracker causes embarrassment for president in Hamedan IRNA 04 Aug 2010 -- A young boy threw firecracker at motorcade of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to celebrate his arrival in Hamadan causing embarrassment.
US not able to attack powerful Iran: Army commander IRNA 04 Aug 2010 -- Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan said on Wednesday that the US is not able to attack the powerful Islamic Iran.
Confusion Surrounds 'Assassination' Attempt On Ahmadinejad RFE/RL 04 Aug 2010 -- Confusion surrounded a presumed assassination attempt on Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad today after officials denied reports that an assailant had thrown an explosive device at his convoy.
Belarus denies sales of S-300 air defense systems to Iran RIA Novosti 04 Aug 2010 -- The Belarusian government denied on Wednesday rumors that Minsk had allegedly sold S-300 air defense systems to Iran.
Iran's Ahmadinejad survives assassination attempt RIA Novosti 04 Aug 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad survived an assassination attempt on Wednesday when a hand grenade was thrown at his convoy, regional media reports said.
Iran Denies Attack on President VOA 04 Aug 2010 -- Iran's state media are denying reports that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was targeted in a grenade attack Wednesday.
U.S. Tightens Sanctions On Iran RFE/RL 03 Aug 2010 -- The U.S. Treasury Department has frozen the U.S. assets linked to several Iranian officials and two entities that it says has helped finance terrorist efforts by Hizballah.
Russia may lose $13 bln to ban on arms exports to Iran - analyst RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2010 -- Russia could lose up to $13 billion due to an extensive arms embargo imposed on Iran over its controversial nuclear program, a Russian arms trade expert said on Tuesday.
Iran’s power deters enemies from unwise action: Min IRNA 03 Aug 2010 -- Commander of Army’s Ground Force Brigadier-General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan said on Tuesday that Iran’s power in the region has discouraged enemy from taking any “unwise” action against the country.
Consequencies of US military adventurism will be without limits IRNA 03 Aug 2010 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Tuesday that the US is well aware of the fact that consequences of US military adventurism will be without limits and that the balance of power in the Middle East has turned against the United States.
Tehran ready for explicit talks with Obama: FM spokesman IRNA 03 Aug 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast said on Tuesday that Tehran is ready to hold an explicit and transparent meeting with US President Barack Obama in the presence of media.
FM spokesman: fuel swap talks should be held soon IRNA 03 Aug 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast said fuel swap talks should be held soon.
Iran does not pay attention to US officials' remarks: FM spokesman IRNA 03 Aug 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast said on Tuesday that Tehran does not pay attention to remarks made by US authorities.
Navy to launch a submarine soon: Army chief IRNA 03 Aug 2010 -- Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi announced on Tuesday that a submarine will be launched by the Navy in the next 10 days.
Iran defense plans to crush enemy- Minister IRNA 03 Aug 2010 -- Minister of Defense and the Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahidi said here on Tuesday morning that Iran has prepared defensive plans to face any threats by the enemies and to make them regret attacking Iran.
Iranian Families Again Refused Visit With Prisoners RFE/RL 03 Aug 2010 -- An Iranian journalist says the relatives of 17 political prisoners in Tehran's Evin prison were refused a visit with their family members on August 2, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports.
Interview: Iranian Journalist Recalls Torture, Sharing Cell With Supreme Leader (To Be) RFE/RL 03 Aug 2010 -- Former Iranian political activist and prominent journalist Houshang Asadi was jailed under the rule of the shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. He was jailed for six years and tortured again after Iran became an Islamic republic.
Iran warns U.S. of 'regrettable fate' in event of attack RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2010 -- Iran warned the United States on Tuesday of the consequences of any attack on the Islamic Republic, the ISNA news agency said.
Interview: U.S. Atomic Envoy Says Iran Concerns Rising 'Tremendously' RFE/RL 02 Aug 2010 -- who was the director-general of the IAEA until December 1 -- had reached, that would involve the United States, France, Russia, and the IAEA as the coordinator in providing fuel for the Tehran research reactor.
Wise leadership has paralyzed enemies, commander of ground forces IRNA 02 Aug 2010 -- Commander of the Army Ground Forces Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pour-Dastan said on Monday that the wise leadership of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has paralyzed the enemies.
Iran has prepared crushing plan to respond to US possible attack IRNA 02 Aug 2010 -- Iran’s armed forces have since many years ago prepared a crushing plan to respond to any possible aggression of the US or the Zionist regime, a senior military official said Monday.
Ahmadinejad wants 'man-to-man' talk with Obama RIA Novosti 02 Aug 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has invited his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama for man-to-man talks ahead of the UN General Assembly session in September, Iranian Fars news agency said on Monday.
Iranian President Offers to Meet President Obama VOA 02 Aug 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is saying he is ready to meet with U.S. President Barack Obama during a visit to the United Nations next month.
IRGC official: Persian Gulf security is for all or none IRNA 01 Aug 2010 -- Persian Gulf security is for all or for none, said Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) for Political Affairs, Brigadier General Yadollah Javani, here on Sunday.
Israel will be targeted by missiles if dares to attack Iran IRNA 01 Aug 2010 -- An Iranian expert here on Sunday warned that if the Zionist regime attacks Iran, the regime will be targeted by short-range and mid-range missiles of Hezbollah.
Heart of Tel Aviv will be targeted if Zionists attack Iran: MP IRNA 01 Aug 2010 -- A parliamentarian said here on Sunday that the heart of Tel Aviv will be targeted in case of any possible attack against Iran by the Zionist regime.
Case of Iranian detainees in US not related to held Americans IRNA 01 Aug 2010 -- There is no relations between the case of the three Americans arrested in Iran with the case of a number of Iranian detainees in the US, a Foreign Ministry official said Sunday.
Iran Spokesman Repeats Allegations Against US Hikers VOA 01 Aug 2010 -- An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says three American hikers detained by Tehran for a year are being investigated for breaching the security of the Islamic Republic. The charges appear to be in response to recent U.S. pleas they be released.

NEWSLETTER

Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

August 2010 - Iran Special Weapons News