September 2011 - Iran Special Weapons News

No truth behind Russian-Iran missile shield - NATO envoy RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2011 -- Russia's envoy to NATO dismissed as "false" media reports that Russia and Iran planned to set up a joint missile defense shield.
Secretary Clinton Statement on Iran's Continuing Human Rights Violations US Dept. of State 30 Sep 2011
Iran Looks East to Bypass Western Sanctions VOA 29 Sep 2011 -- Years of diplomatic pressure and sanctions from the UN and Western powers have so far failed to persuade Iran to give up its nuclear program.
Iran’s Armed Forces equipped with advanced missile system IRNA 29 Sep 2011 -- A new advanced medium-range missile system entitled ‘Mersad’ has been delivered to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s air defense units.
Iran-Pakistan anti-terror cooperation stressed IRNA 29 Sep 2011 -- Iran and Pakistan agreed to enhance cooperation to combat terrorism.
Iran-Pakistan to root out terrorism, says Najjar IRNA 29 Sep 2011 -- Iran’s Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar expressed the hope that Iran and Pakistan together will be able to eliminate menace of terrorism.
Judiciary Chief: Officials should stop opining about financial fraud IRNA 29 Sep 2011 -- Judiciary Chief: In order to settle down recent financial fraud file properly officials are advised to stop expressing futile opinions.
Statement by the Press Secretary on Conviction of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani The White House 29 Sep 2011
Lawyer Hopeful For Release Of Iranian Christian Pastor Facing Death RFE/RL 29 Sep 2011 -- The lawyer of Yusef Naderkhani, an Iranian pastor sentenced to death for apostasy, says there is a good chance his client will be acquitted.
Iran Navy to build aircraft carriers PressTV 28 Sep 2011 -- Iran's Deputy Navy Commander Captain Mansour Maqsoudlou has announced the country's plan to design and manufacture aircraft carriers.
Iran runs production line of Cruise sea missile ISNA 28 Sep 2011 -- Iran inaugurated production line of Cruise sea missile dubbed "Qader."
Iran launches cruise missile “Qader” production line IRNA 28 Sep 2011 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi launched the production line of the cruise missile dubbed Qader (the Able).
Iran Equips Navy With New Cruise Missile RFE/RL 28 Sep 2011 -- Iran says it has equipped its naval forces with a domestically-developed cruise missile designed for sea-based targets and capable of destroying warships.
Iran's army, navy get new anti-ship cruise missile RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2011 -- Iran's Navy and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have taken delivery of new anti-ship cruise missiles.
Iran will reciprocate cyber attack by US: Army commander says IRNA 28 Sep 2011 -- Iran will reciprocate cyber attack by the US or its allies, head of the Operations Department of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier-General Ali Shadmani said.
US nationals arrest not due to political issues: Iran deputy FM ISNA 28 Sep 2011 -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Qashqavi said arrest of the US nationals had nothing to do with their nationality or political issues.
Iran takes back initial payment for S300 air-defense system: Vahidi IRNA 28 Sep 2011 -- Iran took back the initial payment it had made for Russian-made S300 air-defense system, Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said.
Iran rescues Russian ship from pirates ambush in Gulf of Eden IRNA 28 Sep 2011 -- Iranian Navy rescued a Russian ship from the clutches of the pirates in Gulf of Aden, said Navy commander.
Iran, Bahrain Ministers Meet, First Time Since Diplomatic Dispute VOA 27 Sep 2011 -- Tehran says the foreign ministers of Iran and Bahrain have met in New York, in what appears to be the first time since a diplomatic squabble over Bahrain's crackdown on Shi'ite-led protests.
UAE Calls on Iran to Take Islands Dispute to UN Court VOA 27 Sep 2011 -- The UAE has called on Iran to resolve a dispute over three islands by direct negotiations or by referring it to the U.N.'s ICJ.
IRGC navy to be equipped with new cruise missiles IRNA 27 Sep 2011 -- Defense ministry is to deliver new home-made cruise missiles to the Islamic Revolution's Guard Corps naval forces.
Iran says West should blacklist PJAK terrorist group ISNA 27 Sep 2011 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi called for the West to blacklist PJAK terrorist group.
Iranian Bank Chiefs Lose Jobs Over Fraud Scandal RFE/RL 27 Sep 2011 -- The chiefs of two major Iranian banks have lost their jobs over a $2.6 billion fraud case.
Americans Convicted Of Spying In Iran Say They Were 'Hostages' RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- Two Americans held in Tehran since 2009 on spying charges have arrived in the United States with sharp criticism of Iran.
Commander: IRGC cannot stand existence of any armed anti-revolutionary force in Iran IRNA 26 Sep 2011 -- Commander of Islamic Republic Guard Corps’ Ashoura Brigade: IRGC would never stand presence of even a single armed anti-revolutionary force within our country’s borders.
NATO defense system poses no threat to Iran: Turkish Ambassador ISNA 25 Sep 2011 -- Turkish Ambassador to Tehran Umit Yardim said deployment of NATO defense system pose no threat to any country particularly Iran.
Iranian nuclear issue can only be resolved via negotiated solution – Ban UN News Centre 23 Sep 2011 -- The dispute over the status of Iran's nuclear programme can only be resolved 'through a negotiated political solution that restores international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature' of the programme, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today.
President: If IAEA helps Iran, we will stop uranium enrichment IRNA 23 Sep 2011 -- Iran’s President Ahmadinejad: If the IAEA provides Iran required fuel, there will no need for uranium enrichment up to 20%.
French FM: Iran entitled to using peaceful nuclear energy IRNA 23 Sep 2011 -- Paris respects Iran’s right for peaceful use of nuclear energy, France's Foreign Minister, Alain Juppe, said.
Ahmadinejad Speech Triggers Western Walkout VOA 22 Sep 2011 -- Diplomats from the US and Europe walked out of the U.N. General Assembly amid a strident address by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Western Nations Walk Out During Iranian Leader's UN Speech RFE/RL 22 Sep 2011 -- The U.S. delegation to the UN led a mass walkout in the General Assembly after Iranian President Ahmadinejad delivered a speech.
New global order needed to defeat tyranny and misery, Iranian leader tells UN UN News Centre 22 Sep 2011 -- Iran’s President today called for a new global order, telling the General Assembly that “slave masters and colonial powers” dominate international affairs.
Iran's Ahmadinejad attacks 'arrogant powers' in UN speech RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2011 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad used his speech at the UN General Assembly to accuse the U.S. and other Western powers of a range of crimes.
Islamic awakening is evident more than any other time: President IRNA 22 Sep 2011 -- Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that today more than any other time the world is witnessing vast awakening in Muslim countries throughout Asia, Europe and America.
Salehi, Ashton meet at United Nations HQ IRNA 22 Sep 2011 -- Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi conferred with EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton on the sidelines of the 66th UN General Assembly meeting in New York on Thursday.
'5 plus 1' group still committed to diplomacy with Iran: Ashton IRNA 22 Sep 2011 -- The US, Russia, China, France, Britain and German reiterated the need to pursue a negotiated solution with Iran over its nuclear issue.
Iran 'in talks' with Russia over new nuclear sites RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2011 -- Iran is in talks with Russia to build new nuclear facilities, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said.
Iran says deployment of NATO shield in Turkey "inefficient" ISNA 22 Sep 2011 -- An Iranian IRGC Commander said Thursday deployment of NATO missile shield would be inefficient in Turkey.
Vahidi: Iran has filed a lawsuit against Russia for S-300 missile IRNA 22 Sep 2011 -- Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier-General Vahidi: Iran has filed a lawsuit against Russia for non-delivery of S-300 missile system.
Deputy defense minister: Iranian territory cleared of PJAK terrorists IRNA 22 Sep 2011 -- Deputy Defense Minister for Political Affairs Naser Dehqan said the Iranian territory was cleared of members of the PJAK terrorist group.
Freed US Hikers Enjoy Family Reunions in Oman VOA 22 Sep 2011 -- Two American hikers released from an Iranian prison after more than two years in custody have spent their first full day of freedom with relatives in the Gulf State of Oman.
Remarks by President Obama in Address to the United Nations General Assembly The White House 21 Sep 2011
Statement from the President on the Release of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal The White House 21 Sep 2011
Secretary Clinton Remarks on Release of Shane Bauer and Joshua Fattal US Dept. of State 21 Sep 2011
Two freed US nationals leave Tehran for Muscat IRNA 21 Sep 2011 -- Two US nationals jailed for spying charges in Iran and released on bail, left Tehran for Omani capital city of Muscat.
U.S. Men Released From Iran Jail Arrive In Oman RFE/RL 21 Sep 2011 -- Two U.S. men who were released from an Iranian prison after being held for more than two years have landed in the Omani capital of Muscat, where they were reunited with their families.
US Hikers in Iran Released VOA 21 Sep 2011 -- Iran has released two American men convicted of espionage, ending a case that had worsened U.S.-Iranian relations for more than two years.
Two US nationals released in Iran RIA Novosti 21 Sep 2011 -- Two Americans convicted of spying in Iran were released in a $1 million bail-for-freedom deal on Tuesday.
Iran releases two US nationals on bail deal ISNA 21 Sep 2011 -- Iranian Judiciary released the two US nationals arrested due to illegal entry into Iranian soil on Wednesday.
Iran parliament passes generalities of act on sanctioning US officials ISNA 21 Sep 2011 -- Iranian Parliament approved general principles of an act to impose sanctions on some US officials.
Iran produces advanced combat helicopter: official IRNA 21 Sep 2011 -- Iran is producing advanced combat helicopters for the aviation service of the ground forces.
Fact Sheet: Advancing U.S. Interests at the United Nations The White House 20 Sep 2011
UN's Special Rapporteur To Iran 'Fully Aware Of Daunting Task Ahead' RFE/RL 20 Sep 2011 -- Ahmed Shaheed began the eight-month appointment, which will likely stretch further, on August 1.
Iran says it runs Fordo N-site in 6 months ISNA 20 Sep 2011 -- The Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said the country would run its nuclear Fordo site by next 6 months.
Abbasi: Iran IAEA envoy holds talks to end ambiguities ISNA 20 Sep 2011 -- The Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said the country's ambassador to the IAEA will hold initial talks with the agency's officials.
Abbassi: Iranian scientists’ assassination is unfavorable IRNA 20 Sep 2011 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Abbassi: Assassination of scientists and intellectuals of Iran is a dark stain for community of human beings.
Naghdi: 85% of Pjak terrorists are non-Iranian IRNA 20 Sep 2011 -- Commander of the Basij Brigadier-General Mohammad Reza Naghdi said on Tuesday 85 percent of Pjak terrorists are non-Iranian.
Iran guard evacuates main PJAK northwestern base ISNA 20 Sep 2011 -- Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Force evacuated the main base of PJAK terrorist group in northwestern Iran.
Iran's Naval-Gazing More Political Than Military RFE/RL 20 Sep 2011 -- The Iranian Navy announced that its forces had foiled a hijacking attempt by eight boatloads of Somali pirates off the coast of Yemen earlier this month.
Politics Lurks Behind Iranian Banking Scandal RFE/RL 20 Sep 2011 -- Surveying the scale of an embezzlement scandal that has rocked Iran, the head of the country's judicial investigation unit called it "the most unprecedented financial corruption case in the history of Iran."
Iran arrests members of secret network linked to BBC ISNA 20 Sep 2011 -- Iranian Intelligence Ministry said the members of a secret network linked to BBC were arrested.
Minister urges implementation of S-300 systems deal IRNA 19 Sep 2011 -- Defense minister Brigadier Ahmad Vahidi said Monday that Russia should fulfil its previously made commitments on delivering the S-300 missiles to Iran.
Iran urges IAEA to restore past credit, avoid selective measures IRNA 19 Sep 2011 -- Iran has called on members of the International Atomic Energy Agency to try to restore the body's past credit as an independent and indiscriminatory referrence and avoid making selective measures.
Iran calls for cooperation with Russia in energy RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2011 -- Iranian-Russian energy relations should be cooperative, not competitive, Iran's Supreme National Council head said on Monday.
Iran votes in favor of giving seat to Libyan NTC ISNA 18 Sep 2011 -- Iran said it has voted in favor of transferring Libyan seat in the UN to Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC).
Iran Considers Release of US Hikers VOA 17 Sep 2011 -- The lawyer for two Americans jailed in Iran says he needs the signature of one more judge on bail papers before his clients can be released.
Mehmanparast: Iran's peaceful N-activities follow natural course IRNA 16 Sep 2011 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast says Iran's peaceful nuclear activities follow their natural course.
Chairman Concerned Over Lack of U.S.-Iran Contact AFPS 14 Sep 2011 -- There has been no contact between Iran and the United States since the 1970s, and that concerns the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Iran 2000-pound bombs hit targets in war game ISNA 14 Sep 2011 -- Iranian 2000-pound bombs pounded targets successfully Wednesday in the second day of operational phase of air drill.
Iran Says No Decision on Releasing US Hikers VOA 14 Sep 2011 -- Iran's judiciary says no decision has been made about releasing two American hikers convicted of spying in Iran, after reports that the men could be freed soon.
Iranian President Says US Hikers to Soon See Release VOA 13 Sep 2011 -- Two Americans imprisoned in Iran since July 2009 and recently convicted of spying are about to be released, according to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. A lawyer for the pair indicates that bail of half a million dollars has been set for each man.
Detained Americans in Iran to be freed on $500,000 bail each IRNA 13 Sep 2011 -- The lawyer of two US detainees told IRNA on Tuesday that the Bench 36 of the Revolutionary Court had ruled that the two detainees can be freed on a $500,000 bail each.
Iran starts operational phase of air drill ISNA 13 Sep 2011 -- Iranian fighters start targeting objectives through domestically-built bombs and missiles as they started the first day of the third phase of air maneuver Tuesday in northwestern Iran.
Iran to release US nationals on bail ISNA 13 Sep 2011 -- Iran is going to release the two American nationals on bail.
Iran says letter to Ashton includes no change in nuclear plan ISNA 13 Sep 2011 -- Iran said Tuesday the letter of top nuclear negotiator to Ashton involves no change in the country's view point on its nuclear plan.
Russia says engages in Iran's N-plant projects ISNA 13 Sep 2011 -- Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko said the country would engage in Iran's next nuclear plant development projects.
Iran, Russia sign nuclear plant protocols ISNA 13 Sep 2011 -- Iran and Russia signed two nuclear power plant cooperation protocols on the sidelines of Bushehr power plant launch ceremony.
Iran's Ahmadinejad Says Jailed Americans Should Be Freed Soon RFE/RL 13 Sep 2011 -- Two Americans jailed in Iran as spies appear on the verge of a reprieve after the Iranian president, Mahmud Ahmadinejad, told U.S. news outlets that he was working to have them freed in two days.
Ceremony held to mark preliminary commissioning of Bushehr plant IRNA 12 Sep 2011 -- An inaugural ceremony marking the preliminary commissioning of Bushehr nuclear power plant was held in presence of several high-ranking Iranian and Russian officials here on Monday .
Bushehr plant; symbol of peaceful use of nuclear energy: Kiriyenko IRNA 12 Sep 2011 -- Bushehr nuclear power plant is a symbol of peaceful use of nuclear energy in the world, the head of Rosatom company Sergei Kiriyenko said on Monday.
Bushehr plant will fully join nat'l power gird by year end IRNA 12 Sep 2011 -- Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant would entirely join the national power grid by the end of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2012), a top Iranian nuclear official said on Monday.
Iran, Russia ink MoUs on nuclear cooperation IRNA 12 Sep 2011 -- Iranian and Russian nuclear officials inked two memoranda of understanding (MoU) here on Monday.
Iran officially launches Bushehr N-plant ISNA 12 Sep 2011 -- Iranian Bushehr nuclear power plant, the first one in the country, officially joined the national grid on Monday.
Rosatom Chief: N-plant launch, symbol of Iran-Russia cooperation in hard political time ISNA 12 Sep 2011 -- Russian Rosatom Chief Sergei Kiriyenko said Monday launch of Bushehr nuclear power plant is a symbol of Iran-Russia cooperation in hard political circumstances.
Russian minister: We are proud of unique Bushehr N-project ISNA 12 Sep 2011 -- Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko said the country is proud of Bushehr nuclear power plant's project and is interested in boosting cooperation with Iranian corporations on oil and gas fields.
Iran says it hails Russian phased approach on nuclear plan ISNA 12 Sep 2011 -- Iran said it hails Russian step-by-step approach since its shows the country's goodwill.
IAEA Chief Says Iran's 'Greater Transparency' Not Enough RFE/RL 12 Sep 2011 -- The director-general of the UN nuclear agency said today that Iran had demonstrated 'greater transparency' lately.
Iran launches Bushehr nuclear power plant RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2011 -- Iran held on Monday the official opening ceremony of its first nuclear power plant completed after long delay with Russia's assistance.
Iranian, Russian officials to inaugurate Bushehr N. power plant IRNA 11 Sep 2011 -- Senior Iranian and Russian officials are to attend a ceremony marking the commissioning of Bushehr nuclear power plant on Monday.
NATO missile shield continues cold war policy, says Iran ISNA 10 Sep 2011 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said deployment of NATO missile shield is the continuation of the cold war policy.
Iran begins 2nd round of massive war game ISNA 10 Sep 2011 -- Iran started the second round of massive war game on Saturday.
Iran Accused Of Sanctions Violations RFE/RL 08 Sep 2011 -- At the United Nations, the United States, Britain, France and Germany have accused Iran of violating UN sanctions.
Iran-Russia Arms Dispute Damages Relations VOA 08 Sep 2011 -- Iran's decision to sue Russia in the International Court of Justice to try to force the sale of an air defense system deepens crisis in relationship.
Bushehr Nuclear Plant operational by Sept 12 IRNA 08 Sep 2011 -- Russian FM Spokesman Lukashevich announced that Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant will become fully operational and inaugurated on September 12.
Russian ministry confirms Bushehr launch ceremony RIA Novosti 08 Sep 2011 -- The opening ceremony for Iran's first nuclear power plant, Bushehr, is scheduled for September 12.
3rd War Games of IRI Air Force begins in Iran’s northwest region IRNA 08 Sep 2011 -- The 3rd Great War Game of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, titled “Devotees of Realm of Vicegerency” began.
Iran President Urges Restraint Of Syria's Assad RFE/RL 08 Sep 2011 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has urged his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad, to back away from his crackdown.
After Seven Months' House Arrest, Iran's Musavi Visits Family RFE/RL 08 Sep 2011 -- Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Musavi and his wife have visited their children for the first time after seven months of house arrest.
Iran: Security Council sanctions committee reports UN News Centre 07 Sep 2011 -- The head of the Security Council committee set up to monitor and enforce sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear programme said it had received new complaints.
West Keeps up Pressure on Iran’s Nuclear Program VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Western nations warned that they will not let up their pressure on Iran to comply with international demands.
IAEA deputy director general appreciates Iran's cooperation IRNA 07 Sep 2011 -- Iran's ambassador in IAEA said the Agency's Deputy Director General Herman Nackaerts has appreciated Iran's cooperation.
Iranian Political Prisoners Seek Opposition Leaders' Release RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- Thirty-three political prisoners have written an open letter calling for the release from strict house arrest of Iranian opposition figures.
PJAK deputy commander killed in IRGC cleanup operation IRNA 07 Sep 2011 -- Deputy commander of Pjak terrorist group, Majid Kavian, was killed in cleanup operation by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps.
Pre-launch stage of Bushehr power plant on September 12 IRNA 06 Sep 2011 -- Iran’s first nuclear power plant in Bushehr will enter its pre-launch phase September 12.
Bushehr to enter 'pre-launch phase' Sept. 12 - Iran RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2011 -- Iran's first nuclear power plant in Bushehr will enter its pre-launch phase on September 12.
Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant connected to Iran Electricity Network IRNA 06 Sep 2011 -- Russian contractor of Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Reactor Atomstroyexport announced BNR is now connected to Iran’s Electricity Network.
Iran offers IAEA "full supervision" of nuclear program RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2011 -- Iran is ready to allow the UN nuclear watchdog to fully supervise its nuclear activities for five years if sanctions against Tehran are lifted.
Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA has exceeded the standards limit: Abbasi ISNA 06 Sep 2011 -- Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Agency Abbasi: Iran has fully cooperated with the IAEA so far and would accept no more obligations.
Five al-Qaeda members arrested in Kerman province: official IRNA 06 Sep 2011 -- Five al-Qaeda members with arms and explosives were arrested in Kerman province, 1,076 km south of Tehran.
IRGC calls for clarification of PJAK unilateral truce offer IRNA 06 Sep 2011 -- Islamic Revolution Guards Corps ground forces in a statement called on Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government to clarify the unilateral truce offer by PJAK.
Terms of PJAK ceasefire must be clarified: IRGC ISNA 06 Sep 2011 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in a statement called on the Iraqi Kurdish regional government to clarify the terms of the ceasefire presented by the PJAK terrorist group.
Iran to increase the number of “Natanz” centrifuges ISNA 05 Sep 2011 -- The Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Agency, Fereydoon Abbasi: "The process of centrifuges production will be corrected and optimized."
Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant starts powering electrical grid RIA Novosti 05 Sep 2011 -- Iran's first nuclear power plant at Bushehr has fed its first kilowatts of electricity into the national grid.
Defense minister inaugurates major geographical projects IRNA 05 Sep 2011 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi inaugurated the first Iranian satellite site designed to receive meteorological images.
Iranian probe to be launched soon ISNA 05 Sep 2011 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said maritime patrol aircraft is being produced in Iranian defense ministry and would be unveiled in near future.
Fears Of Ethnic Tensions Rise In Iran Amid Azeri Clashes, Kurd Offensive RFE/RL 05 Sep 2011 -- Iran has launched a fierce security clampdown in the country's Azeri and Kurdish regions amid fears of rising ethnic tensions on its northern borders.
State TV Says Iran Guards Kill 22 Kurd Rebels RFE/RL 05 Sep 2011 -- Elite Revolutionary Guards have killed 22 rebels of the Party of Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK) in a new offensive along the northwestern border with Iraq.
Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Reportedly Connected To Power Grid RFE/RL 04 Sep 2011 -- Iran's ISNA news agency reports that Iran's first nuclear power plant has started adding electricity to the country's national grid.
Iran's Nuclear Plant Connected to Grid VOA 04 Sep 2011 -- Iranian officials said Sunday the country's first nuclear power plant has been connected to the national electricity grid.
Iran first nuclear power plant joins national grid ISNA 04 Sep 2011 -- Iran's Bushehr power plant started the initial mission as it came on stream with the power of 60 Megawatts.
Iran says faces no problem in detecting radar-evading systems ISNA 04 Sep 2011 -- An Iranian senior military official said the country faces no problem in detecting radar-evading systems.
Air defense system is in frontline: Commander IRNA 04 Sep 2011 -- Commander of Army’s Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili said that air defense system is the frontline of defense.
Iran air defense base receives mass-produced missiles ISNA 04 Sep 2011 -- Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base received mass-produced surface-to-air "Shalamcheh" missiles.
Iran starts new round of operations against PJAK ISNA 04 Sep 2011 -- Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps killed and injured 30 members of PJAK terrorist group as it started complete cleaning of northwestern Iranian border from bandits.
Iran says ready to remove IAEA ambiguities ISNA 03 Sep 2011 -- Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asghar Soltanieh said the country is ready to remove the IAEA ambiguities.
IAEA deputy director-general visit to Iran proves Iran cooperation IRNA 03 Sep 2011 -- IAEA Deputy Director General visit to Iranian nuclear sites proved Iran cooperation with International Atomic Energy Agency.
Iran calls for total ban on nuclear tests ISNA 03 Sep 2011 -- Iranian ambassador to the UN Mohammad Khazaei called for total ban on nuclear tests.
Iran Watching Syria With Increasing Concern RFE/RL 03 Sep 2011 -- Iran is keeping a wary eye on Syria, where antiregime protests have been going on for the past five months.
PJAK due to halt its armed activities - Iraqi Kurd official IRNA 03 Sep 2011 -- An Iraqi Kurd official said here Saturday that the terrorist PJAK group is due to officially cease its armed activities as of today.
30 agents of PJAK killed or injured in IRGC operation IRNA 03 Sep 2011 -- IRGC forces killed or injured 30 members of PJAK terrorist group in the latest rounds of operations.
Iran guard resumes strikes against PJAK ISNA 03 Sep 2011 -- Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps resumed operations against PJAK terrorist group after a one-month deadline.
Iran plans to modernize Iran-140 aircraft ISNA 03 Sep 2011 -- The Deputy of Iranian Defense Ministry for Industry and Research said the country plans to design a new generation of "Iran 140" aircraft with the enlarged capacity for 120 individuals.
UN Voices New Concerns Iran's Nuclear Program VOA 02 Sep 2011 -- The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency says it is becoming "increasingly concerned" that Iran is secretly developing a nuclear payload for a missile.
Iran: UN report document peaceful nature of Iran nuclear program IRNA 02 Sep 2011 -- Soltaniyeh: UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Yukia Amano’s new report is a document on peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program.
China urges increased diplomatic efforts in Iran nuclear issue IRNA 02 Sep 2011 -- China called on relevant parties to enhance diplomatic efforts in resolving the Iranian nuclear issue.
Russian NATO envoy to discuss Iranian missiles in Tehran RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2011 -- Russia's ambassador to NATO announced plans to travel to Iran later this month to discuss its ballistic missile program and the U.S.-led missile shield in Europe.
Iran urges total ban on nuclear weapons RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2011 -- Iran's envoy to the UN urged the international community to reject nuclear weapons and impose a total ban on nuclear tests.
Iran air defense system ready to save country: Commander IRNA 01 Sep 2011 -- Commander of northeastern Iran air defense System: Country’s air defense systems are at maximum preparedness.
Dying Lake Gives New Life To Iran's Antigovernment Protests RFE/RL 01 Sep 2011 -- Iran's largest lake is dying, but it's giving new life to antigovernment protests along its receding shores.

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