February 2011 - Iran Special Weapons News

Iran, Russia FMs discuss Iranian nuclear issue IRNA 28 Feb 2011 -- Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi says the main problem with Iran’s nuclear activities is that the other party is ambitious.
Clashes In Iran Follow Reports Of Musavi, Karrubi Jailings RFE/RL 28 Feb 2011 -- Iranian security forces have reportedly fired tear gas and clashed with opposition supporters in Tehran.
Iran Opposition Site: Mousavi and Karroubi Arrested VOA 28 Feb 2011 -- Iran's main opposition website reported on Monday that Iran's two key opposition leaders were arrested.
Clinton Backs UN Human Rights Probe of Iran VOA 28 Feb 2011 -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the UN should investigate rights abuses in Iran.
U.S. Condemns Iran For Crackdown RFE/RL 28 Feb 2011 -- The United States has condemned Iran for what Washington terms an "organized intimidation campaign."
Iran Warns Opposition Against Tuesday Protests RFE/RL 28 Feb 2011 -- Iran has warned opposition activists to refrain from holding any new protests.
Syria: Iran navy presence in Mediterranean Sea cripples Israel ISNA 28 Feb 2011 -- Syrian Defense Minister Lt. General Ali Mohammad Habib Mahmoud said Iranian navy presence in Mediterranean Sea crippled Israel.
Iran Says Navy Ships in Mediterranean Not Aggression VOA 28 Feb 2011 -- Iran's navy chief says dispatching two Iranian naval ships to the Mediterranean Sea for the first time in 30 years was not intended as an act of aggression.
Top military advisor reacts to UAE's recent moves in PG waters IRNA 28 Feb 2011 -- Supreme Leader's Senior Advisor for Military Affairs Major-General Yahya Rahim Safavi reacted to the UAE' recent decision on constructing new islands in the Persian Gulf waters.
Top military advisor reacts to UAE's recent moves in PG waters IRNA 28 Feb 2011 -- Supreme Leader's Senior Advisor for Military Affairs Major-General Yahya Rahim Safavi reacted to the UAE' recent decision on constructing new islands in the Persian Gulf waters.
Salehi urges measures to determine fates of Sadr, Asgari IRNA 28 Feb 2011 -- Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi called for measures to be taken to determine the fate of Ali Reza Asgari, Imam Mousa Sadr and four Iranian diplomats.
IAEA’s report should be non-political: MP IRNA 27 Feb 2011 -- Member of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said here on Sunday that International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) report should be non-political and totally legal.
FM suggests IAEA to remove alleged studies from next reports IRNA 27 Feb 2011 -- Foreign Minister Ali-akbar Salehi expressed hope Sunday that the issue of the alleged studies would be removed from the next reports of the UN nuclear watchdog about Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities.
Iran says ready for resumption of talks ISNA 27 Feb 2011 -- Iran is ready for resumption of talks with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany, said Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi.
Iranian Cyber Army Hacks into VOA Website KCNA 27 Feb 2011 -- The Iranian Cyber Army hacked into the website of the Voice of America, replacing its homepage with a message to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Foreign Minister criticizes west's reaction to Iran's nuclear activities IRNA 26 Feb 2011 -- Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, in meeting with a Japanes senior diplomat, criticized western countries behavior towrds Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.
Normal activities underway at Bushehr nuclear plant IRNA 26 Feb 2011 -- Spokesman for Iran’s Nuclear Energy Organization Hamid Khadem Ghaemi said on Saturday that technical activities at Bushehr nuclear power plant are quite normal.
Iranian, Syrian Navy officials mull plan to build sea structures IRNA 26 Feb 2011 -- Iranian Navy is ready to cooperate with the Syrian Navy to build marine structures such as water breaker, jetty and port installations, Iran's Navy commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Saturday.
Iran says its warships arrival in Mediterranean Sea in line with int'l norms ISNA 26 Feb 2011 -- Iranian Navy Commander Brigadier General Habibollah Sayyari said Iranian warships' arrival in Mediterranean Sea is in line with international norms.
Iran says IAEA confirms no diversion in nuclear work ISNA 26 Feb 2011 -- Iranian ambassador to the IAEA Ali Asghar Soltanieh said the agency has confirmed again there is no diversion to military purposes in Iranian nuclear program.
Iran calls Senegal's cutting of diplomatic ties "illogical" ISNA 26 Feb 2011 -- Iran called Senegal's cutting of bilateral diplomatic ties "illogical."
No foreign role in recent Arab uprisings: Larijani IRNA 25 Feb 2011 -- Majlis (Parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani said on Thursday that the foreign powers have had no role in recent popular uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa.
GOV/2011/8: 25 February 2011 - Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic IAEA 25 Feb 2011
MP: Libyan people angered by brutal carnage IRNA 24 Feb 2011 -- Head of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Thursday that merciless carnage of protestors in Libya would make people much more infuriated.
Navy Commander: Mission to be accomplished heedless of threats IRNA 24 Feb 2011 -- IRI Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said here Wednesday night Iranian warships would accomplish their commission heedless of Israel's hue and cry and phony threats.
Why Iran Is Different RFE/RL 24 Feb 2011 -- On first glance, it looks like an archetypal no-brainer; a large Middle Eastern country with a repressive regime and a simmering, angry protest movement.
Iranian military to 'greet' warships in Syria amid Israeli concern RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2011 -- Senior Iranian military figures are in the Syrian capital Damascus for a ceremony to greet the arrival of two Iranian warships later on Thursday.
Iranian Warships Dock in Syria VOA 24 Feb 2011 -- Two Iranian naval ships have docked in Syria after passing through Egypt's Suez Canal into the Mediterranean Sea - an act Israel had called a "provocation."
Iranian vessels enter Mediterranean Sea IRNA 23 Feb 2011 -- The Iranian vessels entered waters of the Mediterranean Sea Wednesday with a message of peace and friendship after passing through the Suez Canal.
Navy commander: Iranians can turn threats into opportunities IRNA 23 Feb 2011 -- Iran's Navy Commander said that presence of Iranian warships in the Suez Canal indicated that Iran can turn threats into opportunities.
Iran calls its current situation "normal" ISNA 23 Feb 2011 -- Iranian Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi described the country's current situation as normal.
Iran raises concerns over US-Afghan strategic treaty ISNA 23 Feb 2011 -- Iran raised concerns over the US-Afghanistan strategic treaty.
Senegal Accuses Iran of Supplying Weapons to Rebels VOA 23 Feb 2011 -- Senegal has severed diplomatic relations with Iran, accusing it of supplying weapons to separatist rebels in the southern Casamance region where three Senegalese soldiers were killed in attacks over the weekend.
Iran voices concerns over Yemen situation ISNA 23 Feb 2011 -- An Iranian Foreign Ministry official raised concerns over the recent situation of Yemen, in wake of clashes between pro and antigovernment demonstrators.
Where Are Iranian Opposition Leaders Musavi, Karrubi? RFE/RL 23 Feb 2011 -- The Iranian authorities have arrested the son of opposition leader Mehdi Karrubi in an attempt at increasing pressure on him.
Iran vessels enter Suez Canal IRNA 22 Feb 2011 -- An informed source told IRNA Tuesday that the Iranian vessels entered the Suez Canal today in order to leave for the Mediterranean Sea and the Syrian port of Lazeqiyeh.
Iran Flexes Muscles With Historic Suez Canal Crossing RFE/RL 22 Feb 2011 -- Two Iranian naval ships entered the Suez Canal today, a historic crossing widely viewed as a move to boost its regional clout amid political upheaval in the Middle East.
Iranian Students Say The Number Of Arrests Show Regime Is Nervous RFE/RL 22 Feb 2011 -- The Iranian authorities remain fearful of the power of student movements. That's the conclusion of youth activists who point to the increasing pressures they face in their efforts to bring down the current regime.
Iranian warships enter Suez Canal - official RIA Novosti 22 Feb 2011 -- Two Iranian warships on Tuesday entered the Suez Canal en route to the Mediterranean Sea, officials say.
Iranian Naval Vessels Pass through Suez Canal VOA 22 Feb 2011 -- Iranian military vessels have used the Suez Canal for the first time since Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution.
Report: Iran Arrests Son of Opposition Leader VOA 22 Feb 2011 -- The website of Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi says the country's security forces have arrested one of his sons and tried to arrest a second son.
WikiLeaks: Israel, Chile Spied on Iranian Activity in Latin America VOA 22 Feb 2011 -- A leaked U.S. diplomatic cable indicates that Israel was working with Chile to spy on Iranian activities in South America.
Iran: Signing strategic pact with US will jeopardize Afghan peace IRNA 22 Feb 2011 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said on Tuesday that reports on signing strategic pact with the US will make the peace in Afghanistan more complicated.
Army commander describes Mullen’s visit to Mideast as hasty IRNA 22 Feb 2011 -- Head of the Iranian Armed Forces Command Headquarters, Major-General Hassan Firouzabadi described Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen’s visit to Middle East as “hasty”.
Two Iranian Warships to Pass Through Suez Canal Tuesday VOA 21 Feb 2011 -- Two Iranian naval vessels are expected to pass through Egypt's Suez Canal into the Mediterranean on Tuesday.
Khamenei Praises Arab Revolts As Iran Crushes Its Own Protests RFE/RL 21 Feb 2011 -- Iran's Islamic regime and the opposition Green Movement have embarked on a tug-of-war to voice solidarity with the antigovernment demonstrations convulsing Arab countries, as Iran's own long-dormant protest organizations shows signs of reviving
Iranian Diplomat Resigns To Join Green Movement RFE/RL 21 Feb 2011 -- Ahmad Maleki, the head of Iran's consular office in Milan, has resigned his post to protest the Iranian government's "barbaric actions against the Iranian nation," RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports.
Ex-President's Daughter Arrested at Iran Protest VOA 20 Feb 2011 -- The daughter of Iran’s former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was arrested in Iran for taking part in a banned opposition rally, according to state television. Rafsanjani was released a short time later amid reports that Iranian security forces were cracking down on rallies in the country.
Netanyahu Blasts Iran For Sending Ships Through Suez VOA 20 Feb 2011 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Iran of exploiting Egypt's political crisis by sending two warships through the Suez Canal.
Israel expresses concerns over Iran's planned Suez crossing RIA Novosti 20 Feb 2011 -- The Israeli prime minister said on Sunday Israel "views with utmost gravity" the plans by Iran to send warships to the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal.
Supreme Leader acknowledges Islamic nature of uprising in Mideast IRNA 20 Feb 2011 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the popular uprising underway in Egypt, Tunisia and the other Islamic states are of Islamic nature.
Iran, self-sufficient in defense radar manufacture: IRGC IRNA 19 Feb 2011 -- Deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps for industrial research, Brigadier General Abolfazl Salehnejad, said on Saturday that Iran has become self-sufficient in manufacture of different kinds of radar systems for air defense.
Egypt Approves Iran Warships' Suez Passage VOA 18 Feb 2011 -- Egypt has approved a planned passage of two Iranian warships through the Suez Canal despite Israeli protests.
Iranian Opposition Leader Ready For 'Public Trial' RFE/RL 18 Feb 2011 -- An adviser to Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karrubi says the Green Movement leader is prepared to face trial.
Government Backs 'Day Of Hate' In Tehran RFE/RL 18 Feb 2011 -- Participants in a government-sponsored rally in Tehran have called for Iran's two main opposition leaders to be executed.
Leading Iran Cleric Dilutes Calls to Execute Opposition VOA 18 Feb 2011 -- A top Iranian cleric played down calls to execute opposition leaders on Friday, saying their movement has already lost its credibility and prestige.
Ayatollah Jannati: Riot leaders nearing their final destiny IRNA 18 Feb 2011 -- Tehran’s Substitute Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati said the riot leaders have already destroyed themselves by what they did.
'Anonymous' Hackers Help Iranian Activists Fight The Regime RFE/RL 18 Feb 2011 -- That's the inscrutable "voice" of international Internet collective Anonymous, a shadowy organization that has carried attacks on websites worldwide.
IRI FM: Entire required fuel for Bushehr N Plant provided IRNA 17 Feb 2011 -- IRI FM Salehi announced entire required fuel for Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is provided and final tests are being conducted.
Russia renews opposition to anti-Iran sanctions IRNA 17 Feb 2011 -- Russian FM spokesman Lukashevich: Moscow is strongly against a new round of US-backed UN sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran: Warships Will Make Suez Passage VOA 17 Feb 2011 -- Iranian state media say Tehran is sending two warships through the Suez Canal.
Suez Canal official dismisses Iranian warship report RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2011 -- A Suez Canal board member on Thursday quashed reports that two Iranian warships had passed through the waterway en route to Syria.
Iran Rallies Set for Weekend VOA 17 Feb 2011 -- Iran's chief of judiciary: Government will block opposition leaders from making statements to their supporters.
Iran Vows to Block Opposition VOA 17 Feb 2011 -- The head of Iran's judiciary says the government will block opposition leaders from making statements to their supporters.
Head Of Iran's Judiciary Rejects Call For Opposition Executions RFE/RL 17 Feb 2011 -- The head of Iran's judiciary has rejected demands to arrest and execute the country's two main opposition leaders.
Honesty to bring successful talks with G5+1: President IRNA 16 Feb 2011 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Talks with the G5+1 will have positive outcomes if this group behaves in an honest way.
Ahmadinejad stresses further talks on nuclear issue ISNA 16 Feb 2011 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said there is no other way but further talks on Iran's nuclear issue.
U.S. Investigating If Venezuela Sent Gasoline To Iran RFE/RL 16 Feb 2011 -- The U.S. State Department is investigation information that Venezuela violated U.S. sanctions by sending gasoline to Iran.
President: Sanctions have no effect on Iran IRNA 16 Feb 2011 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Sanctions have no effect on Iran's economy, adding that in a world with close economic competitions sanctions have no meaning.
Iran deploys two warships to Mediterranean, Israel calls move 'provocation' RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2011 -- Israeli FM Lieberman called two Iranian warships heading to the Mediterranean Sea a "provocation."
In Iran, Call For Opposition Leaders' Executions Sign Of 'Panic' RFE/RL 16 Feb 2011 -- The scene from Iran's parliament on February 15, the day after large antigovernment protests, could have been mistaken for a street demonstration itself.
Clashes In Iran As Regime Backers Call For Execution Of Opposition Leaders RFE/RL 16 Feb 2011 -- Violence has erupted on the streets of Tehran during the funeral of a student who was shot dead during an antigovernment protest on February 14.
Iranian Govt. Calls for Friday Rally to Show 'Hatred' for Opposition VOA 16 Feb 2011 -- Iran's clerical establishment has called for a major rally in Tehran on Friday, to express what it calls its "hatred" of reformists.
121 states agree to support victims of chemical weapons IRNA 16 Feb 2011 -- The Non-Alignment Movement and China welcomed Iran’s proposal to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to set an international network to support the victims of chemical weapons.
Mehmanparast comments on Amano recent remarks IRNA 15 Feb 2011 -- FM spokesman Mehmanparast said the pressures of hegemonic powers should not divert the IAEA from its main route of activities.
Russia can no longer support future sanctions against Iran - Lavrov RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Russia will not support future sanctions against Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in London.
Russia rejects imposing more sanctions against Iran IRNA 15 Feb 2011 -- Russian FM Sergei Lavrov rejected imposing more sanctions against Iran in a new disagreement with his British counterpart William Hague.
Israel FM: EU Must Confront Iran Before Peace Process VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is urging the European Union to confront what he called the "problem of Iran," before tackling the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Iran Cracks Down on Spiraling Protests VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Lawmakers in Iran have called for the execution of two opposition leaders who supported Monday's rallies in Tehran.
Obama lashes out at Iranian protest crackdown RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- US President Barack Obama on Tuesday criticized Iranian leaders for a brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters and praised Egypt's uprising.
Obama Criticizes Iran for Attacking Demonstrators VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- President Barack Obama has criticized the Iranian government for attacking peaceful demonstrators.
Clinton Says It's Time For Iran To 'Open Up' RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has hailed the "courage" and "aspirations" of antigovernment protesters in Iran, after thousands of them took to the streets of several Iranian cities.
Western Powers Urge Iran to Allow Peaceful Protests VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has called on Iran to allow anti-government demonstrations as long as the protests are peaceful.
Prominent Iranian Activists, Students Among Detained RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Well-known Iranian political figures, activists, and journalists are among those being held in Tehran following antigovernment protests on February 14.
Iranian riots leave one dead, dozen injured - police chief RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Iranian authorities confirmed that one person was killed in Monday's rally in Tehran, and blamed his death on "anti-government groups."
One Killed As Antigovernment Protesters Clash With Security Forces In Iran RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Reports from Iran say one person was shot and killed as police moved to break up antigovernment demonstrations in the capital.
Iranian Lawmakers Demand Death Penalty for Opposition Leaders VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Iranian lawmakers are demanding that opposition leaders face the death penalty for organizing anti-government rallies in several Iranian cities.
Angry Iran Lawmakers Urge Trial For Opposition Leaders RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Iranian lawmakers have called for charging two opposition leaders with capital offences after protests in which two people were killed and dozens wounded.
MPs deplore the call for protest, want judicial action IRNA 15 Feb 2011 -- Members of Parliament on Tuesday deplored the call for protest and demanded judicial action against leaders of the provocation.
Iran Detains Diplomat from Spain VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Spain says it has summoned Iran's ambassador in Madrid for questioning after Iranian authorities detained a senior Spanish diplomat in Tehran.
Iran installs new atom Chief ISNA 14 Feb 2011-- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad issued an order appointing Fereidoun Abbasi as chief of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and Vice President.
Witnesses: Police Fire Tear Gas At Tehran Protesters RFE/RL 14 Feb 2011 -- Hundreds of protesters are reported to have answered an Iranian opposition call to turn out for a banned rally in Tehran.
Police use teargas to disperse protesters in Iran - opposition RIA Novosti 14 Feb 2011 -- Iranian police have dispersed an opposition demonstration in Tehran with teargas.
Iranian Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters VOA 14 Feb 2011 -- Iranian security forces have fired tear gas on Monday to disperse thousands of Iranians rallying in support of the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt.
Supreme Leader orders pardoning, commuting of sentence of inmates IRNA 14 Feb 2011 -- Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei ordered pardoning and commuting of sentences of 661 prisoners.
Iran gives a week to airlines to ban Tupolev flights ISNA 14 Feb 2011 -- Iranian airlines have only less than one week to stop flying Russian-built Tupolev-154 following ultimatum of Head of Iranian Civil Aviation Organization Reza Nakhjavani.
President appoints new atomic energy chief IRNA 13 Feb 2011 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday appointed Fereydoun Abbasi as vice-president and the new head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran.
Iran Opposition Moves Ahead with Rally Plan, Despite Warnings VOA 13 Feb 2011 -- Iranian opposition leaders are moving forward with plans to hold a rally Monday in Tehran in support of successful anti-government uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia.
Iran to install, run long-range radar systems soon ISNA 12 Feb 2011 -- An Iranian military official said on Saturday that the country intends to install and run long-range radar systems in different parts of the country in near future.
White House Sends Strong Message to Iran VOA 11 Feb 2011 -- President Obama's remarks Friday about Egypt contained strong words in support of people seeking freedom and justice throughout history, and around the world. Mr. Obama's remarks were followed by some of the strongest language heard to date from the White House about Iran.
'West should come to terms with Iran's progress': President IRNA 11 Feb 2011 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Friday that the West has to come to terms with the Iranian nation in the nuclear technology field because its previous attempts to prevent Iran from making scientific progress have failed.
?Islamic Revolution influenced Mideast uprising’: Moslehi IRNA 11 Feb 2011 -- Information Minister Hojjatoleslam Heydar Moslehi said that the 1979 Islamic Revolution has influenced the vigilance of Muslims in the Middle East region.
Iran Rallies Mark Revolution, Show Solidarity With Egypt's Protesters RFE/RL 11 Feb 2011 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad says the Islamic Revolution that toppled the country's U.S.-backed monarch three decades ago has now spread to other Islamic countries
Iran, Oman joint marine rescue and aid maneuver starts IRNA 09 Feb 2011 -- Iran and Oman joint marine rescue and aid maneuver started in Oman's territorial waters on Wednesday.
Envoy once again underlines Iran's peaceful nuclear program IRNA 09 Feb 2011 -- Iran's permanent representative at the United Nations, responding to statement of EU Foreign Policy Chief Katherine Ashton, said that Iran intends to defend its legitimate right to use nuclear energy for peaceful goals upon Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Iran ready to have nuclear cooperation with regional states IRNA 08 Feb 2011 -- Iran is ready to cooperate with regional states in the field of peaceful nuclear activities, Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday.
Several satellites to be launched by next year: President IRNA 07 Feb 2011 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here on Monday said that several home-made Iranian research satellites will be launched during this year and the next year.
Iran’s Air Force proved efficient compared to other air forces IRNA 07 Feb 2011 -- Iran’s Air Force proved to be the most efficient compared to other air forces in the region and world, said a military official on Monday.
Pace of Iran’s progress in aerospace areas astonishing: defense min IRNA 07 Feb 2011 -- Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said Iran was one of few world countries which designed and carried out its own independent aerospace programs. He also said the pace of Iran’s progress in the aerospace areas was quite astonishing.
IRGC chief: Iran to mass produce intelligent ballistic missiles IRNA 07 Feb 2011 -- Chief Commander of the Islamic Republic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jaafari said intelligent ballistic missiles to be used for sea targets will be mass produced in the country.
Two Iranian warships dock at Saudi’s Jeddah port IRNA 07 Feb 2011 -- Two Iranian warships have docked at the Saudi port of Jeddah on Monday.
Americans Deny Spying Charges in Iranian Court RFE/RL 07 Feb 2011 -- Three young Americans - two in person and one in absentia - pleaded not guilty to spying charges as their trial began behind closed doors in a Tehran court on February 6.
Iran unveils fixed, mobile stations ISNA 06 Feb 2011 -- Iran inaugurated two fixed and one mobile stations to receive remote sensing pictures on Sunday in presence of Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi.
US spies stand trial behind closed doors IRNA 06 Feb 2011 -- The American citizens who entered the Islamic Republic of Iran illegally stood trial on Saturday behind closed doors.
Iran, Oman begin joint maneuver in Gulf of Oman IRNA 06 Feb 2011 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran and Oman kicked off their second joint naval maneuver in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday.
U.S. 'Hikers' Standing Trial In Iran RFE/RL 06 Feb 2011 -- The trial in Iran of two U.S. citizens accused of espionage opened today after a delay in which the pair spent some 18 months in jail.
US Hikers Plead Not Guilty in Iran Spy Case VOA 06 Feb 2011 -- Three American hikers have pleaded not guilty in an Iranian court to charges of spying and illegally entering Iran in 2009.
'Army well-prepared to suppress enemy aggression': Army commander IRNA 05 Feb 2011 -- Islamic Republic of Iran Army Commander Major-General Ataollah Salehi said on Saturday that the army is well-prepared to suppress any aggression by the enemies.
Mashaei: Recognizing Iran’s nuclear rights, key to continuation of talks with G5+1 IRNA 05 Feb 2011 -- Presidential Advisor and chief of staff Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei said on Saturday that recongnition of Iran’s nuclear rights will prepare grounds for continuation of talks with the western side on global developments.
Russian FM urges 'road map' for resolving Iranian nuclear deadlock IRNA 05 Feb 2011 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday called for a 'road map' geared at overcoming the impasse over Iran's nuclear program.
Russia's Lavrov warns against new sanctions on Iran RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2011 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called against possible introduction of new sanctions on Iran.
Report: Iran Needs One Year to Make Nuclear Weapons VOA 03 Feb 2011 -- A British research group says Iran needs at least a year to produce its first nuclear weapon.
Think Tank: Iran Could Make Nuclear Weapon In One To Two Years RFE/RL 03 Feb 2011 -- An influential think tank says Iran may be able to make a nuclear weapon in as little as one or two years if it chose to do so.
WikiLeaks: Iraq Accuses Iran, Syria of Arming Militants VOA 03 Feb 2011 -- Document says Iraqi PM al-Maliki told U.S. diplomats in 2009 that Iran and Syria were providing weapons to insurgents in Iraq.
Iran army forces well ready to defend country IRNA 03 Feb 2011 -- Iran's army forces are well prepared to fight any likely attack by enemies.
Iran's Opposition Leaders Call for Permission To Protest RFE/RL 02 Feb 2011 -- Iranian opposition leaders Musavi and Karrubi have called on officials to allow the opposition movement to hold street protests.
Safavi: Egyptian-Tunisian revolutions inspired by Iran's Islamic Revolution IRNA 02 Feb 2011 -- Supreme Leader's Advisor for Military Affairs Major General Seyed Yahya Rahim Safavi says Egyptian and Tunisian people’s revolutions are inspired by Iran’s Islamic Revolution.
Iranian Pleads Not Guilty In Nigeria Arms Seizure RFE/RL 02 Feb 2011 -- An Iranian man charged with orchestrating an illegal arms shipment into Nigeria pleaded not guilty on February 1 to the charges against him.
Alarmed at rise in killings, UN rights chief urges Iran to halt executions UN News Centre 02 Feb 2011 -- UN human rights chief once again called on the Government to halt the use of the death penalty.
UN Rights Chief Slams Iran for Large Number of Executions VOA 02 Feb 2011 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, expresses alarm at the dramatic increase in executions in Iran since the beginning of this year.
UN: Iran Steps Up Executions RFE/RL 02 Feb 2011 -- Iran has witnessed a dramatic increase in executions so far in 2011.
Cape St. George Assists Iranian Mariners NNS 02 Feb 2011 -- Guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) provided assistance to an Iranian dhow after receiving a distress call, Jan 31.
West's sanctions will have no impact on FM activities IRNA 01 Feb 2011 -- FM spokesman Mehmanparast: West’s sanctions against Iran would have no impacts on the activities of Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi.
Dutch TV reports on Zahra Bahrami's previous drug conviction IRNA 01 Feb 2011 -- Dutch television reported that Dutch-Iranian national Zahra Bahrami had a previous conviction for smuggling narcotics.
Embassy protests against Hague's statement on execution in Iran IRNA 01 Feb 2011 -- Iran sent a letter to British Foreign Ministry in which it protested agaainst statements concerning execution of Zahra Bahrami.
Iran Tells West Not To Interfere In Executions RFE/RL 01 Feb 2011 -- Iran told Western nations today that executions in the Islamic republic are none of their business.

NEWSLETTER

Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

February 2011 - Iran Special Weapons News