September 2010 - Iran Special Weapons News

US Cites Progress In Curbing Iranian Oil Business VOA 30 Sep 2010 -- State Department: 4 major European oil companies have promised to halt dealings with Iran, and will be spared from US sanctions.
IAEA's Amano to visit Germany next week: informed source IRNA 30 Sep 2010 -- Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano is to visit Germany next week.
Russia Urges Iran To Cooperate With UN Nuclear Agency RFE/RL 30 Sep 2010 -- Russia has urged Iran to cooperate with the UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Sec. Clinton Remarks With EU High Representative Lady Catherine Ashton US Dept. of State 29 Sep 2010
US Sanctions Iranian Officials for Rights Violations VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- The Obama administration imposed sanctions against 8 Iranian officials responsible for or complicit in human rights abuses.
U.S. Unveils 'Rights Sanctions' Against Iran RFE/RL 29 Sep 2010 -- The US has announced unprecedented economic sanctions aimed at punishing 8 Iranian officials for human rights abuses.
Executive Order Designating Iranian Officials Responsible for or Complicit in Serious Human Rights Abuses The White House 29 Sep 2010
Message to the Congress Concerning Executive Order Designating Iranian Officials Responsible for or Complicit in Serious Human Rights Abuses The White House 29 Sep 2010
Statement on New Executive Order Designating Iranian Officials Responsible for or Complicit in Serious Human Rights Abuses The White House 29 Sep 2010
Russia reiterates only diplomacy can solve Iranian nuclear issue RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2010 -- Russia believes that diplomatic negotiations are the only way to settle the tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program.
Russia urges Iran to cooperate with UN nuclear agency UN News Centre 29 Sep 2010 -- Russia urged Iran to cooperate with the United Nations IAEA and to show transparency.
Iran Delays Power Plant Start-up VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- Iranian nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi says the country's first nuclear power plant will be ready to generate electricity by January.
FM: Obama advised to be tough vis-a-vis Iran before Nov. elections IRNA 29 Sep 2010 -- FM Mottaki says some politicians in the US have advised the US President Obama to show tough reaction to Iran.
Larijani: China can play more effective role in Iran's nuclear issue IRNA 29 Sep 2010 -- Speaker of the Iranian Majlis Larijani: China can play a more significant and effective role in Iran's nuclear issue.
Transmitting virus to Iran systems, in vain IRNA 29 Sep 2010 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali-Akbar Salehi: enemies' efforts to spread the computer virus out to the Iranian nuclear systems were in vain.
Minister: US seeks to launch cyber warfare against Iran IRNA 29 Sep 2010 -- Minister of Communications and Information Technology Taghipour: US and other enemies are to launch a cyber warfare against Iran.
Iran Protesters' Kin Demand Senior Officials Tried VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- The families of 3 men who died in the aftermath of Iran's disputed election have granted a reprieve to the 2 jailers convicted of their killings.
Iran ready for nuclear talks with Vienna group IRNA 28 Sep 2010 -- FM spokesman Mehmanparast: Islamic Republic of Iran is always ready for holding talks with the Vienna Group about the nuclear affairs.
Mehmanparast advises Russia not to join US game IRNA 28 Sep 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast advised Russia not to join the US game.
Mottaki to talk on fate of Iranian detainees in US with UN chief IRNA 28 Sep 2010 -- FM Mottaki: to talk on the fate of Iranian detainees in the US during his upcoming meeting with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Shourd Seeks 'Compassion' from Iran's Judiciary VOA 28 Sep 2010 -- An American hiker who spent more than a year in an Iranian prison says she and two other hikers were "victims of bad circumstances."
FM spokesman: Cases of arrested Americans following legal procedure IRNA 28 Sep 2010 -- Iran’s FM Mehmanparast said the cases of the two Americans arrested for illegal entry to Iran were still going through the legal procedure.
Larijani: Obama's reaction to President's remarks, disgraceful IRNA 28 Sep 2010 -- Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Larijani: US president's reaction to his Iranian counterpart's statements was 'shocking' and 'disgraceful.'
Analysts: Stuxnet Raises Concerns About Vulnerability of Nuclear, Industrial Facilties VOA 28 Sep 2010 -- A powerful computer virus called the Stuxnet worm has apparently targeted Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant.
Senior Russian lawmaker blames Iran for Russia's S-300 sale ban RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2010 -- Russia's ban on the sale of S-300 air defense missile systems to Iran was the result of Tehran's "flawed foreign policies."
Tehran condemns Moscow over S-300 delivery ban RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2010 -- Russia's ban of S-300 air defense systems to Iran shows it "cannot be trusted."
Iran advises neighboring, friendly states not to play in US pitch IRNA 27 Sep 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mehmanparast advised the neighboring and friendly states not to play in the US pitch.
Cuba calls for UN reform to prevent possible military attack against Iran UN News Centre 27 Sep 2010 -- Cuba called for radical reform to confront challenges that include paving the way to launch a military attack on Iran.
Iran Says 'Main Elements' Behind Bombing Killed RFE/RL 27 Sep 2010 -- Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps says it has killed "main elements" behind a recent bombing.
Official: Iran’s nuclear sites safe from Stuxnet cyber warfare IRNA 26 Sep 2010 -- Deputy Chairman of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization for Safety, Protection and Security M. Zarean said on Sunday that Stuxnet cyber worm has not hit Iran’s nuclear site or softwares.
Vahidi: Iranian experts to produce long-range missile system S300s IRNA 26 Sep 2010 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said on Sunday that the Iranian experts are determined to produce missile system S300s.
East Timor Leader Accuses Ahmadinejad Of Speaking 'Obscenities' RFE/RL 26 Sep 2010 -- Nobel Peace Prize winner Jose Ramos-Horta, the president of the tiny Asian state of East Timor, has accused Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad of speaking "obscenities" with his suggestion that the U.S. government may have played a role in carrying out the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that brought down the World Trade Center towers in New York.
Iran: Computer Malware Attacked, Failed to Harm Nuclear Plant VOA 26 Sep 2010 -- The head of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant has confirmed a computer worm infected some of the facility's software, but says the plant's main systems are all safe.
President: US must prove 9/11 event was masterminded by terrorists IRNA 25 Sep 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday called for formation of fact-finding team to re-examine the September 11 incident to prove that that was work of terrorist groups and this requires collective contribution of the US administration.
Iran's president does not consider his 9/11 comments insulting RIA Novosti 25 Sep 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he does not consider insulting the comments about the 9/11 attacks he made at the UN General Assembly, and called for establishing a special tribunal to investigate into the 9/11 tragedy.
Iran assesses US president's statements as unmeasured IRNA 25 Sep 2010 -- A senior Foreign Ministry official said Saturday that the latest remarks of the US president about Iran's proposal at the UN General Assembly session was 'unmeasured.'
Ahmadinejad rejects information about secret talks with U.S.A. RIA Novosti 25 Sep 2010 -- Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has casted back information about secret talks between Iran and the United States on the sidelines of UN General Assembly in New York, the ISNA news agency said.
Soltanieh: Israel’s nuclear arsenal threatening entire world IRNA 24 Sep 2010 -- Iran’s IAEA envoy Ali-Asghar Soltanieh says Arab world is not alone in being concerned with Zionist regime’s nuclear threats, rather the entire world is worried about that.
Commander cautions enemy of crushing response in case of Iran attack IRNA 24 Sep 2010 -- Commander of the Islamic Republic Army Major General Ata’ollah Salehi says forces under his command will not allow foreigners to attack the Iranian territory.
All civilian threats well managed, controlled – official IRNA 24 Sep 2010 -- Head of the Civil Defense Organization of Iran Brigadier General Gholam-Reza Jalali says his organization successfully controls and manages all civilian threats.
120-millimeter long-range mortar launcher to be unveiled IRNA 24 Sep 2010 -- Iran would unveil its 120-millimeter long-range mortar launcher in a ceremony in Isfahan on Saturday.
Top IRGC official warns enemies against likely Iran attack IRNA 24 Sep 2010 -- Top Advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi on Friday warned enemies against likely invasion on Iran.
Iran seeks movement for nuclear disarmament: President IRNA 24 Sep 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in an interview, held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session, with Japan's TBS TV channel said that Iran actively seeks establishing the world movement towards nuclear disarmament.
Delegations Walk Out On Ahmadinejad At UN RFE/RL 24 Sep 2010 -- Delegations from the United States, the European Union and other countries have walked out of the United Nations in protest after Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad suggested in a speech that the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks may have been orchestrated by elements within the U.S. government.
Iranian, U.S. Leaders Indicate Renewed Nuclear Talks Possible RFE/RL 24 Sep 2010 -- The leaders of Iran and the United States have indicated they are ready to resume international talks aimed at ending the standoff over Iran's nuclear program.
Russia hopes Iran considers international proposals on nuclear program RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2010 -- Russia hopes Iran is considering all international proposals concerning its controversial nuclear program., the Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Full text of President Ahmadinejad's speech at UN IRNA 24 Sep 2010 -- The following is the full text of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech delivered to the 65th annual meeting of United Nations General assembly in New York on Thursday
Ahmadinejad's UN Speech Triggers US Walkout VOA 23 Sep 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad triggered a walkout of U.S. and other delegates when he suggested in a U.N. General Assembly speech Thursday that the United States government staged the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. The Iranian leader said his country's nuclear activities are in conformance with international accords.
Agents behind Mahabad bomb blast identified: minister IRNA 23 Sep 2010 -- Intelligence Minister Heydar Moslehi said Thursday that agents behind the Wednesday explosion in Mahabad have been identified.
Two American citizens detained in Iran may be released: Ahmadinejad IRNA 23 Sep 2010 -- Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here on Wednesday evening said there is a chance the two other American citizens detained in Iran for illegal entering the country could be released.
President condemns Mahabad explosion IRNA 23 Sep 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a message on Thursday condemned inhuman crime by mercenaries of the global Arrogance in the northwestern Iranian city of Mahabad.
Salehi satisfied with talks with Amano IRNA 23 Sep 2010 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali-Akbar Salehi says he had had a good meeting with the IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano here on Wednesday.
U.S. Welcomes Russian Ban On Arms To Iran RFE/RL 23 Sep 2010 -- The United States says it "strongly" welcomes Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's decision to ban Russian supplies of air-defense missiles and other arms to Iran, in line with United Nations sanctions against the Islamic republic over its nuclear program.
Family Of Jailed Iranian Dissident Cleric Appeals To UN Chief RFE/RL 23 Sep 2010 -- The family of dissident Iranian cleric Ayatollah Hossein Kazemeyni Boroujerdi has written to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asking him to address human rights violations in Iran at the 65th session of the UN General Assembly that opens today, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports.
Iranian nuclear power plant project unaffected by weapon ban - Kremlin RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- The construction of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran will not be affected by a Russian presidential decree banning the delivery of military hardware to Iran, the Kremlin said Thursday.
Russia vows not to freeze military cooperation with Iran RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- Russia and Iran will continue military cooperation, despite Russia's support of the latest UN sanctions against the Islamic Republic, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.
Iran's uranium enrichment to affect nuclear fuel supply talks - diplomat RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- Iran's uranium enrichment will affect discussions to supply fuel for a research reactor in Tehran, a Russian deputy foreign minister said on Thursday.
U.S. welcomes Russia's ban on S-300 missile sales to Iran RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- The U.S. welcomes the Russian president's decree to prohibit the delivery of S-300 air defense missile systems and other weapons to Iran, a White House official said.
Excessive sanctions will not solve the Iranian nuclear problem RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- "We have reached an agreement; it was a very good meeting," French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said about the meeting of the foreign ministers of the six world powers that monitor Iran's nuclear program at the EU mission in New York.
New Iran Sanctions Tighten Controls on Consumer Goods VOA 23 Sep 2010 -- Iran's government faces yet another new round of sanctions. "CISADA" - the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Accountability and Divestment Act - was signed by U.S. President Barak Obama in July, and is scheduled to go into effect by September 29.
Iranian minister: Regional states can play vital role in Iraq IRNA 23 Sep 2010 -- Visiting Interior Minister of Iran Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar here on Thursday expressed hope that all regional countries would play a vital role in establishing security in Iraq.
Nations Repeat Commitment to Negotiated Solution on Iran Nukes VOA 22 Sep 2010 -- The United States and five other world powers, meeting Wednesday in New York, reaffirmed their commitment to an early negotiated solution to the long-running standoff with Iran over its nuclear program. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad this week has signaled an interest in new talks.
Israel ready to counter Yakhont missiles — General Staff RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2010 -- Israel is concerned by Russia's decision to sell anti-ship Yakhont missiles to Syria but the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) would be able to "deal" with the challenge, the chief of Israeli General Staff said on Tuesday.
Salehi confers with Brazilian and Turkish officials in Vienna IRNA 22 Sep 2010 -- Vice-President and head of Iran's nuclear organization Ali Akbar Salehi conferred with heads of Brazilian and Turkish delegations here on Wednesday.
Armed forces to be equipped with new missiles, flying boats IRNA 22 Sep 2010 -- A remarkable number of short-range aerial missiles and flying boats are to be delivered to the Iranian armed forces soon, Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said Wednesday.
Latest military equipment displayed in Sacred Defense ceremony IRNA 22 Sep 2010 -- Latest home-made defensive equipment of the Iranian armed forces were displayed during a ceremony here Wednesday to mark the anniversary of the beginning of Iraq's eight-year imposed war against Iran in 1980.
Iran's Armed Forces highly prepared to counter any threat: Commander IRNA 22 Sep 2010 -- Iran's Armed Forces are ready to encounter any foreign possible threats with high détente power, a senior military official said Wednesday morning.
Sacred Defense Week ceremonies begins with military parade IRNA 22 Sep 2010 -- The national Sacred Defense Week ceremonies started Wednesday morning with the parade of different units of Iran's armed forces in southern Tehran.
IAEA general conference held in Vienna IRNA 22 Sep 2010 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) general conference was held here on Tuesday.
Ahmadinejad's revealing remarks faces US with new challenges IRNA 22 Sep 2010 -- Iranian president's revealing remarks in New York have created new questions about efficiency of the US foreign policy and ideas of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the US mass media.
Iran's Ahmadinejad Harks Back To Koran, Cold War To Turn Tables On The West RFE/RL 22 Sep 2010 -- For decades it was the standard rallying cry of the Soviet Union and its sympathizers: that behind the West's rhetorical wall of concern for human rights lay a closet rattling with the skeletons of double standards and hypocrisy.
Blast In Iran City Kills 10; 'Antirevolutionaries' Blamed RFE/RL 22 Sep 2010 -- Reports from Iran say a bomb explosion during a military parade in a northwestern city has killed 10 people.
Medvedev bans sale of S-300 missiles, other weapons to Iran RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree banning the delivery of S-300 missile systems, armored vehicles, warplanes, helicopters and ships to Iran, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
Iraq's security is security of entire region: Iran's minister IRNA 22 Sep 2010 -- Iran’s Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar on Wednesday stressed that the Iraqi security is the security of all regional states, including Iran.
Russia not to deliver S-300 missiles to Iran - Russian top general RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2010 -- Russia will not deliver S-300 air defense missiles to Iran as planned because such transfers are prohibited under UN sanctions, the chief of the Russian general staff said Wednesday.
Ahmadinejad dismisses again U.S., Israeli war threats RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad dismissed on Tuesday the possibility of a military strike on Iran because "the United States has no capacity to enter another war" and "Israel is too weak" to deal with Iran.
Bomb at Iranian Parade Kills at Least 12 VOA 22 Sep 2010 -- Iranian authorities say a bomb exploded at a military parade in the northwest and has killed at least 12 people, wounding 70 others.
US: Iran Must Address Wider Issues in Nuclear Talks VOA 21 Sep 2010 -- U.S. and Iranian officials expressed an interest Tuesday in re-starting talks related to Tehran's nuclear program.
Iran’s military equipment makes sanctions 'ineffective' : commander IRNA 21 Sep 2010 -- Vice-Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) General Hossein Salami said Iran's military equipment and production make west's sanctions 'ineffective'.
Ahmadinejad: No mediation needed for Iran-US talks IRNA 21 Sep 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that Iran and the US need no mediating party for negotiations and the West has no choice but to talk with Iran.
IAEA report on Iran, beyond domain of its legal tasks: FM spokesman IRNA 21 Sep 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast said here on Tuesday that the recent IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program was beyond the domain of its legal duties.
Army ground force prepared, threats not affecting Iran: Commander IRNA 21 Sep 2010 -- The Ground Force of the Iranian Army is fully prepared and no threats would affect the country, Commander of the Army's Ground Force Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan said Saturday.
Iranian army receives new short-range missiles RIA Novosti 21 Sep 2010 -- The first batch of modified short-range missiles have entered service in Iran's Revolutionary Guard, the defense minister said on Tuesday.
US: Iran Must Address Wider Issues in Nuclear Talks VOA 21 Sep 2010 -- U.S. and Iranian officials expressed an interest Tuesday in re-starting talks related to Tehran's nuclear program.
Salehi: IAEA should not focus on minor issues IRNA 20 Sep 2010 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi says many highly important issues are on agenda of the IAEA General Conference.
IAEA is suffering from moral authority and credibility crisis: Iran IRNA 20 Sep 2010 -- It appears that the Agency is suffering from moral authority and credibility crisis, Director of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi said on Monday.
Iran Slams Credibility of UN Nuclear Agency VOA 20 Sep 2010 -- Iran's nuclear chief criticized the U.N. nuclear agency Monday saying it was suffering from a credibility crisis.
Arriving Home, U.S. Hiker Rejects Iran Charge RFE/RL 20 Sep 2010 -- The U.S. woman arriving home after more than a year in an Iranian jail has repeated her claim that she and two companions, both of whom remain in custody in Iran, are innocent of the spying charges leveled by Tehran.
UN secretary general calls on Iran to resume negotiations RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2010 -- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on Iran to resume negotiations on its nuclear program with the six countries known as the Iran Six or E3+3 (three European countries plus others).
Situation in Afghanistan, Iraq tops UN chief's talks with Iranian leader UN News Centre 19 Sep 2010 -- Developments in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Middle East were among the topics discussed today in a meeting between Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Freed US Hiker Pleads for Iran to Release Her Detained Friends VOA 19 Sep 2010 -- An American woman who was held in Iran for more than 13 months and was accused of spying for the United States has returned home after being set free last week on what Tehran call "humanitarian grounds." Sarah Shourd held a press conference in New York City on Sunday, where she said she feels "only one-third free" as her fiancé and a friend remain imprisoned in Iran.
Armed forces to take delivery of 3rd generation of Fateh missile IRNA 18 Sep 2010 -- Minister of Defense and Logistics of the Armed Forces General Ahmad Vahidi said on Sunday that the armed forces will take delivery of the third generation of Fateh missiles in the Sacred Defense Week.
Ahmadinejad rejects claim of growing influence of military in Iran IRNA 18 Sep 2010 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has rejected US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's claim about military's increasing power in Iran.
Ahmadinejad, Ban Ki-moon meet for talks over Iran's nuclear program RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has arrived in the UN headquarters in New York for talks over Iran's nuclear program with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon.
Iranian Leader Casts Doubt on Release of Other American Hikers VOA 19 Sep 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is downplaying any suggestion that two remaining American hikers detained in his country will be released. The Iranian leader spoke in an interview that aired on U.S. television.
Soltanieh: Board meeting ends without any resolution on Iran IRNA 17 Sep 2010 -- Iran’s IAEA envoy Ali-Asghar Soltanieh: IAEA Board session ended without issuing any resolution on Iran nuclear issue.
Iran, S Korea find way to dodge sanctions IRNA 17 Sep 2010 -- The Central Bank of Iran has agreed to open accounts with 2 South Korean government banks to avoid disruption in Tehran-Seoul trade.
Iranian internet group hacks series of US official websites IRNA 17 Sep 2010 -- An Iranian internet group, Ashyaneh, serially hacked a group of the US official websites.
Iran Six to meet in New York next week RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- Representatives of the Iran Six will hold a meeting in New York next week.
DOD News Briefing with Secretary Gates and French Minister of Defense Morin DoD 16 Sep 2010
Gates, Morin Confirm Shared Goals for Afghanistan, Iran AFPS 16 Sep 2010 -- Defense Secretary Gates and French Defense Minister Morin confirmed their shared goals to continue to pressure Iran to end its nuclear program.
Western Allies Urge Tough Sanctions Pressure Over Iran Nuclear Issue RFE/RL 16 Sep 2010 -- The US and its allies Britain and France have called for strengthened sanctions pressure on Iran.
Iran expects IAEA to make compensatory measures on unfair report IRNA 16 Sep 2010 -- Iran strongly criticized latest report of the UN nuclear watchdog on the country's peaceful nuclear activities.
Experts Assembly unanimously supports Supreme Leader's performance IRNA 16 Sep 2010 -- Members of Assembly of Experts commended performance of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Supreme Leader unveils enemies plan to separate nation from Islam IRNA 16 Sep 2010 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said that recognition of enemies plans and methods to confront the Islamic system is vital.
Mottaki: IAEA fully monitors Iranian nuclear program IRNA 15 Sep 2010 -- FM Mottaki said that Iranian nuclear program is under full supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Iran strongly criticizes IAEA director general for unfair report IRNA 15 Sep 2010 -- Iran strongly criticized Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano for unfair report on Iran.
US calls on UNSC to take new measures against Iran RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2010 -- The US has called on the UN Security Council to take new measures against Iran following recent violations of the UN's sanctions.
West Accuses Iran of Intimidating IAEA VOA 15 Sep 2010 -- The US and other Western nations are condemning Iran's decision to bar nuclear inspectors as an attempt to intimidate the IAEA.
West Says Iran Seeking To Intimidate UN Nuclear Watchdog RFE/RL 15 Sep 2010 -- Western countries accused Iran of seeking to intimidate the UN atomic agency by barring its inspectors.
Bushehr power plant to produce 400 megawatts electricity initially IRNA 15 Sep 2010 -- Head of the AEOI Ali-Akbar Salehi said that by mid December Bushehr power plant will generate 400 megawatts electricity.
Files of 3 US nationals sent to court - Prosecutor IRNA 15 Sep 2010 -- Public prosecutor Abbas Jaafari Dowlatabadi said that files of 3 US nationals accused of spying has been sent to the court.
Iranian Prosecutor Calls for Trial of US Hikers VOA 15 Sep 2010 -- Iranian state media say an Iranian prosecutor has called for the trial of the 3 American hikers accused of spying in Iran to be held soon.
Released American Hiker 'Grateful and Humbled' VOA 14 Sep 2010 -- Iran has released one of the three American hikers detained in the country since July 2009.
Statement by the President on the Release of Sarah Shourd The White House 14 Sep 2010
Release of Sarah Shourd US Dept. of State 14 Sep 2010
Iran Releases Female American Hiker VOA 14 Sep 2010 -- Iranian authorities have released one of the three American hikers detained in Iran for more than a year.
Iran Frees One Of Three U.S. Inmates Being Held On Spy Charges RFE/RL 14 Sep 2010 -- Authorities in Iran have freed one of 3 Americans whom Tehran has accused of spying and held in prison for more than a year.
Iran's Former President Says Sanctions Are No 'Joke' VOA 14 Sep 2010 -- Iran's former president Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani is urging the country's leadership not to dismiss international sanctions.
Reformist Iranian Party Criticizes Revolutionary Guard Chief RFE/RL 14 Sep 2010 -- Iran's largest reform party has written an open letter to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari.
Former Iranian Diplomat Hails 'Green Embassy Campaign' RFE/RL 14 Sep 2010 -- A former Iranian diplomat says the defection of another Iranian envoy to Europe shows the opposition Green Movement is flourishing.
Defecting Iranian Diplomat Says Ahmadinejad Government 'Damaging Iran' RFE/RL 14 Sep 2010 -- An Iranian diplomat who resigned says that the rule of President Mahmud Ahmadinejad's government has damaged Iran's prestige and honor.
Another Iranian Diplomat Seeks Asylum In Norway RFE/RL 14 Sep 2010 -- An Iranian diplomat based in Belgium says he has defected and will seek political asylum in Norway -- the third Iranian diplomat to defect in Europe this year.
Another Iranian diplomat seeks asylum in Europe RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2010 -- Iranian diplomat Farzad Farhangian has resigned from his post in Brussels in a sign of protest against his government's policies.
UN secretary general to discuss nuclear program with Iranian leadership RIA Novosti 13 Sep 2010 -- UN Secretary General Ban will discuss Iran's controversial nuclear program with the country's top officials.
Soltanieh: Iran to continue cooperation with IAEA IRNA 13 Sep 2010 -- Iran's IAEA envoy Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said on Monday that Iran is ready for cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Soltanieh: Amano's report completely missed facts IRNA 13 Sep 2010 -- Iran's IAEA envoy, Ali-Asghar Soltanieh, voiced regret over defects in the IAEA Chief Yukiya Amano's recent Iran report.
Iran calls for change in composition of UN team on nuclear talks IRNA 13 Sep 2010 -- Foreign Minister Mottaki said that Iran has called for change in composition of the United Nations team - G5+1 - on nuclear talks.
Barring of inspectors hampers Iran nuclear probe UN News Centre 13 Sep 2010 -- The head of the United Nations atomic watchdog today voiced “great regret” over Iran’s decision to bar two key nuclear inspectors.
UN Accuses Iran of Hampering Nuclear Inspections VOA 13 Sep 2010 -- The top U.N. nuclear official has warned that he cannot verify all of Iran's nuclear activities are peaceful because Tehran is not fully cooperating with his agency.
UN, Iran Clash Over Barred Inspectors RFE/RL 13 Sep 2010 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says that Iran's rejection of two of its inspectors earlier this year has hampered work.
IAEA Board of Governors meeting to begin in Vienna RIA Novosti 13 Sep 2010 -- The Board of Governors of the IAEA will start a regular meeting at the Agency's headquarters.
US Will Not Pay Bail for Detained American in Iran VOA 13 Sep 2010 -- State Department: US government will not be involved in any possible arrangement to pay Iran half-a-million dollars bail for Sarah Shourd.
Iranian Diplomats Defect In Finland, Belgium RFE/RL 13 Sep 2010 -- Iranian opposition members say another Iranian diplomat has defected in Europe -- this time in Belgium.
Shirzadian: Iran has reported all its nuclear sites to IAEA IRNA 12 Sep 2010 -- Iran's Atomic Energy Organization spokesman Ali Shirzadian said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic of Iran has declared all its nuclear sites to IAEA and there is no hidden project.
Tehran prosecutor: American spies were not on an excursion in Iran IRNA 12 Sep 2010 -- Tehran Prosecutor of the Public and Revolution Court Abbas Jafari-Dolatabadi said on Sunday that the documents about three American spies indicated that they were not on an excursion in Iran.
Amano's report, misleading IRNA 12 Sep 2010 -- IAEA chief Yukiya Amano, by presenting a non-obligatory report on the Zionist regime and then a politically motivated report on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program has made efforts to mislead the world public opinion.
Iran 'To Release' Female U.S. 'Hiker' On Bail RFE/RL 12 Sep 2010 -- A detained American will be released on bail of $500,000, Iranian media have quoted a Tehran prosecutor as saying.
Iran Says US Prisoner Could Soon be Released on Bail VOA 12 Sep 2010 -- An Iranian prosecutor says imprisoned American Sarah Shourd could be soon free on bail. But the official says that Shourd, whose release was unexpectedly announced last week then just as abruptly postponed, would still face trial.
MP: IAEA Chief’s recent Iran report fully politically motiavted IRNA 11 Sep 2010 -- An Iranian lawmaker says recent report of the IAEA Chief Yukiya Amano on Iran nuclear program is fully politically motivated and non-technical.
Iran postpones release of US spy IRNA 11 Sep 2010 -- Head of the Communications and Information Affairs Department at Iran’s Presidential Office Mohammad-Hassan Salehi says Iran has postponed freedom of one of the three US spies who were detained southwest of the country last year.
Iran Cancels Release of US Hiker VOA 11 Sep 2010 -- Iran has abruptly canceled plans to release one of the American hikers detained for more than a year in Tehran after judicial officials cited unresolved legal issues.
Iran Cancels Plan To Release American Hiker RFE/RL 10 Sep 2010 -- Iran has reportedly cancelled the planned release of a detained American woman because the legal process has not been completed.
Ex-IAEO chief: It is Iran's sovereignty right to vet IAEA inspectors IRNA 10 Sep 2010 -- First head of the Iran Atomic Energy Organization said late Thursday that it is Iranian government sovereignty rights to vet inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran to free one American detainee IRNA 10 Sep 2010 -- An Iranian official said here late Thursday that on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr (Fast Breaking Festival) and on Islamic passion ground, Iran will release one of the three Americans detained southwest Iran last year over illegally entering the country.
Iran To Release One Of Three Detained U.S. Hikers RFE/RL 10 Sep 2010 -- Iranian officials say the Islamic republic will "soon" release Sarah Shourd, one of three U.S. hikers who have been detained by Iran for more than one year.
Tehran Denies Opposition Group's Claim About Nuclear Facility RFE/RL 10 Sep 2010 -- Iran has denied claims that it has a covert uranium enrichment facility after a dissident Iranian group claimed it had evidence of a new secret underground atomic site.
Tehran dismisses reports on secret nuclear site RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2010 -- Iran's top nuclear official denied on Friday claims of a covert nuclear facility near the capital, Tehran, the Mehr news agency reported.
China Opposes South Korean Sanctions Against Iran VOA 09 Sep 2010 -- China has expressed opposition to South Korea's new sanctions on Iran for its suspected nuclear weapons program.
Information on an Iranian regime strategic secret nuclear enrichment site at Behjatabad-Abyek Strategic Policy Consulting 09 Sep 2010 -- "Today, according to information obtained by Iran 's main opposition, the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), we would like to make public for the first time exclusive details on a major top-secret and strategic nuclear enrichment site in the town of Abyek, 120 kilometers west of the Iranian capital, Tehran . The Behjatabad-Abyek nuclear enrichment site is code-named 311, and is near Qazvin."
IAEA technical justification session on Iran, Syria convened IRNA 09 Sep 2010 -- Technical Justification session of IAEA on agency chief’s reports on Iran and Syria was convened Wednesday evening at agency’s headquarters here.
Agency’s anti-Iran claims made under US pressure, legally worthless IRNA 09 Sep 2010 -- IRI president criticized agency’s politicizing of Iran’s nuclear issue, arguing here Wednesday they are politically speaking uttering “worthless” claims; Iran’s cooperation with IAEA has been maximal, would continue in future.
Republic of Korea's Implementation of UNSCR 1929 US Dept. of State 08 Sep 2010 -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Joint Statement With Treasury Secretary Timothy
Ahmadinejad Encroaches On Supreme Leader's Foreign-Policy Turf RFE/RL 08 Sep 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad's appointments of special envoys for foreign affairs is seen as a direct challenge to the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran, Israel 'Meet' at Lebanon's Border VOA 08 Sep 2010 -- The revived Middle East Peace talks are focused exclusively on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But there are other key actors in the search for an overall peace between Israel and its neighbors.
Fidel Castro Calls on Iran to Stop Slandering Jews VOA 08 Sep 2010 -- In an interview with a U.S. magazine, former Cuban Leader Fidel Castro has called on Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to, in his words, "stop slandering the Jews."
Castro Criticizes Iranian President Over Anti-Semitism RFE/RL 08 Sep 2010 --Former Cuban revolutionary and President Fidel Castro has been quoted as criticizing Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad for espousing anti-Semitic attitudes and denying the Holocaust.
MPs dismiss Amano’s report on Iran nuclear program, political IRNA 08 Sep 2010 -- A group of Iranian members of parliament on Wednesday dismissed a report issued by Director-General of International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano on Iran’s nuclear program as political, lacking technical specifications.
Rumors of Mottaki’s resignation denied IRNA 08 Sep 2010 -- Rumors of the resignation of Iran’s Foreign Minister were rejected.
Majlis vice-speaker criticizes IAEA new report on Iran IRNA 08 Sep 2010 -- Majlis Vice-Speaker Hojatoleslam Mohammad-Hassan Aboutorabi-Fard here on Wednesday urged the UN nuclear watchdog to issue a transparent and clear report on Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities.
Iran has enough enriched uranium to produce nuclear bomb - paper RIA Novosti 08 Sep 2010 -- Iran already has enough enriched uranium to produce a nuclear bomb and is still continuing its enrichment process, Russian business daily Kommersant said, citing experts and the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) report.
South Korea Imposes Sanctions on Iran VOA 08 Sep 2010 -- South Korea is the latest country to impose independent sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program. The announcement comes after weeks of internal government discussions and pressure by the United States.
IAEA expected to safeguard its legal status: MP IRNA 07 Sep 2010 -- Spokesman for Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Kazem Jalali said here on Tuesday that International Atomic Energy Agency is expected to keep its legal status and avoid political approaches.
It is Iran's sovereignty right to vet IAEA inspectors IRNA 07 Sep 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said on Tuesday it is Iran’s sovereignty rights to vet inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency in light of their background and activities.
IAEA has confirmed Iran's peaceful nuclear activities for 23rd time IRNA 07 Sep 2010 -- The international nuclear watchdog has for the 23rd time confirmed that Iran did not deviate from the peaceful nature of its nuclear activities, it was reported on Tuesday.
IAEA report proves peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program: MP IRNA 07 Sep 2010 -- A parliamentarian said here on Tuesday that the recent IAEA report proves the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program.
U.S. Calls New Iran Nuclear Report 'Troubling' RFE/RL 07 Sep 2010 -- The United States has called the latest report on Iran by the United Nations' nuclear watchdog "troubling to all who care about nonproliferation and global security."
Iran Six may rethink proposals on Tehran's nuclear program - Lavrov RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2010 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov does not rule out that the Iran Six may reconsider its proposals on resolving the issue of the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
Iran says IAEA report politically motivated RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2010 -- The latest report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Iran's nuclear activities is politically motivated, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.
British Man Accused of Conspiring to Sell Missile Parts to Iran Fights US Extradition VOA 06 Sep 2010 -- A British man has appeared in court in London Thursday, accused of conspiring to sell missile parts to Iran in breach of international sanctions. Wealthy golf club president Christopher Tappin denies the charge, and is fighting an extradition request from the United States, where he could face a 35-year prison sentence if found guilty. The case has highlighted the tightening of sanctions against Tehran – and the problems that foreign businesses face in trying to do business in Iran.
Karrubi's Son Hails Revolutionary Guards' Denial Of House Siege RFE/RL 06 Sep 2010 -- The son of Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karrubi says he is "happy" that Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has formally denied besieging Karrubi's home, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports.
Israel, U.S. not dare attack Iran - Ahmadinejad RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad expressed confidence that the United States and Israel would not dare unleash a war against the Islamic republic.
Iran reacts to Japan's sanctions IRNA 05 Sep 2010 -- Any country joining the sanction-imposing states club against Iran would deprive itself from making advantages of the country's high potentials, it was announced here Sunday.
Iran Hails 'Serious Progress' In Armenia Ties RFE/RL 04 Sep 2010 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki says there has been "serious progress" in his country's relations with Armenia.
Announcement of Japanese Autonomous Sanctions on Iran US Dept. of State 03 Sep 2010
British Man Accused of Selling Missile Parts To Iran VOA 03 Sep 2010 -- A British man has appeared in court in London, accused of trying to sell missile parts to Iran in breach of international sanctions.
Iran Blasts Israeli-Palestinian Talks VOA 03 Sep 2010 -- Iranian President Ahmadinejad has criticized the relaunched direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, saying the talks are doomed to fail.
Ahmadinejad Denounces Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks RFE/RL 03 Sep 2010 -- Iranian President Ahmadinejad has dismissed Israeli-Palestinian peace talks as "stillborn" and "doomed."
Mottaki: Washington peace talks are "puppet show, illegal IRNA 03 Sep 2010 -- FM Mottaki: compromise talks held in Washington on Palestine issue are “a puppet show and illegal.”
Iran: Compromise talks doomed IRNA 03 Sep 2010 -- President Ahmadinejad referred to compromise talks as stillborn and said that the talks will fail.
Iranian Pro-Government Demonstrators Turn Out for Jerusalem Day VOA 03 Sep 2010 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad condemned Israel and the US in a rally marking the annual Quds, or Jerusalem Day.
Iran's Human Rights Lawyers Increasingly Facing Their Own Days In Court RFE/RL 02 Sep 2010 -- Nasrin Sotoudeh has made a career fighting the good fight, defending numerous rights activists and others facing trumped-up charges by the Iranian regime.
Iran Risks Crash With Record Stock Market Boom, Say Economists RFE/RL 02 Sep 2010 -- Analysts: A record boom in Tehran's stock market will end in a spectacular crash that could trigger a prolonged depression.
Russian foreign minister calls for clarity in Iranian nuclear issues RIA Novosti 01 Sep 2010 -- Russian FM Lavrov: Clarity is needed in all Iranian nuclear program issues.
Mehmanparast: Vienna Group date setting for talks IRNA 01 Sep 2010 -- FM spokesman Mehmanparast said that Vienna Group date setting for talks will mean beginning of common sessions.
Jakarta eager to share nuclear experience with Iran IRNA 01 Sep 2010 -- Speaker of Indonesia People's Consultative Assembly Kiemas says his country will use Iran's experience in a bid to access nuclear energy.
Zionists Waiting To Kill Hidden Imam RFE/RL 01 Sep 2010 -- Mojtaba Zolnour, deputy representative of Iran's supreme leader in the Revolutionary Guard, has said that "Zionists" are waiting for the Hidden Imam to appear to kill him.

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