December 2011 - Iran Special Weapons News

Iran invited Group 5+1 to return to negotiation table - Jalili says IRNA 31 Dec 2011 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili said on Saturday that Iran has invited the Group 5+1 to come back to negotiations and cooperation.
Jalili: Any threats against Iran receives severe response IRNA 31 Dec 2011 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili said on Saturday Iran gives severe responses to any threats.
Defense minister stresses importance of public presence IRNA 31 Dec 2011 -- Defense Minister Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahidi said on Saturday that people's support for the Islamic Republic system plays a pivotal role in deterring hostile approach of enemies of Islam and Iran.
Navy torpedo units attacking surface, aerial targets IRNA 31 Dec 2011 -- Spokesman for 'Velayat-90' navy drills Admiral Seyyed Mahmoud Mousavi said Saturday that marine rocket units based on missile-carrying destroyers will be attacking hypothetical surface, flying and bright targets.
Iran warns of tough response to threats ISNA 31 Dec 2011 -- The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili warned Saturday the country would give harsh response to any threat.
Iran starts 'Phase of Power' in southern naval drill ISNA 31 Dec 2011 -- Iran began the third stage of naval maneuver codenamed 'Phase of Power' Saturday in southern Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Calls for New Nuclear Talks VOA 31 Dec 2011 -- Iran's National Security Adviser Saeed Jalili is calling for a new round of negotiations with the West over its nuclear program, amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf over threats by Tehran to close the vital Strait of Hormuz. About 40 percent of the world's oil purchases transit through that waterway.
Ahmadinejad: Public presence on scene to foil enemy plots IRNA 30 Dec 2011 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in Ilam that past experiences have proven that presence of people on the scene would foil the plots of enemies and ill-wishers.
Iran to Test Long-Range Missiles in Weekend Drill VOA 30 Dec 2011 -- Iran says it will fire long-range missiles on Saturday as part of military exercises in the Gulf.
Sayyari: Navy tests new weapons in the sea Velayat-90 drills IRNA 29 Dec 2011 -- Navy Commander Rear-Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Thursday that the Navy tested new weapons in the sea Velayat-90 drill.
Air Force jetfighters carry missions for Velayat-90 war games IRNA 29 Dec 2011 -- Air Force jet fighters hit the targets of hypothetical enemy on the third day of Velayat-90 amphibious war games in the sea and costal areas.
US aircraft carrier spotted by Iran navy during drills - official IRNA 29 Dec 2011 -- An aircraft carrier belonging to the US Navy was identified in the area where the Velayat-90 drill is underway in south of the country, said the spokesman for the maneuver on Thursday.
Iran To Meet Hormuz 'Threats With Threats' RFE/RL 29 Dec 2011 -- A senior commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards has responded to U.S. warnings over possible Iranian moves in the Strait of Hormuz by suggesting Tehran would counter any "threats" with threats of its own.
Iran Rejects US Warning Against Closing Strait of Hormuz VOA 29 Dec 2011 -- Iran has rejected a U.S. warning against blocking oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as a war of words between the two countries continues.
Larijani: IRGC plays key role in maintaining country's security IRNA 28 Dec 2011 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that the Islamic Revolution's Guard Corps (IRGC) has played a key role in maintaining the security of the country's air space.
Official: Iranian drones operate successfully in 'Velayat-90' drills IRNA 28 Dec 2011 -- Spokesman for the grand 'Velayat-90' war games said the Iranian Navy drones conducted successful patrolling and surveillance operations.
Navy will react to any threat strongly: commander IRNA 28 Dec 2011 -- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said Wednesday that Iran's naval forces will strongly react to any threat against the country.
Ahmadinejad warns regional countries on serving U.S. interests ISNA 28 Dec 2011 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned certain regional countries on buying weapons from the U.S. and using them to serve interests of Washington.
Iran warns of tough response to threats ISNA 28 Dec 2011 -- Iranian Navy Commander Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said the country would give tough response to threats, as highlighting the Navy's capabilities in defending the nation.
Iran conducts mining operation in naval exercise ISNA 28 Dec 2011 -- Iranian Navy carried out defense mining operation in the fifth day of naval drill codenamed 'Velayat-e 90' on Wednesday.
France Urges Iran To Respect Hormuz Shipping Rights RFE/RL 28 Dec 2011 -- France has called on Iran to respect international law allowing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran threatened to stop oil moving through the strategic shipping lane.
Paris calls on Iran not to block Hormuz strait RIA Novosti 28 Dec 2011 -- The French foreign ministry called on Iran to observe international laws and refrain from blocking the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil routes.
US Will Not 'Tolerate' Disruption of Vital Oil Strait Traffic VOA 28 Dec 2011 -- The U.S. military says it will not tolerate disruptions in Strait of Hormuz traffic as Iran has threatened to block oil shipments coming through the waterway.
Navy commander praises achievements of 1st phase of naval drills IRNA 27 Dec 2011 -- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari on Tuesday praised achievements of the first phase of the ongoing war games dubbed 'Velayat-90'.
Navy Commander: War Game Velayat 90 has peace message for region IRNA 27 Dec 2011 -- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said here Monday evening showing will and determination of armed forces and Iranian nation, comprehensive defense, and sending peace message to region are among features of Naval War Game Velayat 90.
Iran Navy warns off foreign helicopter in naval drill ISNA 27 Dec 2011 -- Iranian Navy warned away a foreign helicopter that had approached the site of a naval drill in Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq: Ban welcomes deal on voluntary relocation of Iranian exiles UN News Centre 27 Dec 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed an agreement between the United Nations and the Iraqi Government that provides for the voluntary relocation of residents of a camp hosting Iranian exiles, saying the pact lays the foundation for a peaceful and durable solution to the issue.
US spy goes on trail at Tehran Revolutionary Court IRNA 27 Dec 2011 -- Detained US spy Amir Mirzaei Hekmati went on trial in the branch 15 of Tehran Revolutionary Court on Tuesday.
Iran begins CIA spy trial session ISNA 27 Dec 2011 -- Iran started trial session of Amir Mirza Hekmati Tuesday, a CIA spy arrested inside the country on espionage allegations.
President: Big powers intriguing regional states to suppress people IRNA 26 Dec 2011 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that the bullying powers are intriguing some regional countries to suppress their nations.
Iran destroyer rescues Saudi Arabian tanker in high seas ISNA 26 Dec 2011 -- An Iranian destroyer rescued a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in high seas.
Iran vows to counter 'US covert war' RIA Novosti 26 Dec 2011 -- Iran has capability to disrupt any military plots the U.S. may seek to implement against it, Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said on Monday.
Spokesman: US allegations against Iran are baseless IRNA 25 Dec 2011 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mihman-parast said US recent allegations against Iran on Tehran's interference in 9/11 attacks and presence of an al-Qaeda member in Iran are 'totally baseless'.
Navy commander: Iran to launch its second modern destroyer IRNA 25 Dec 2011 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said the Iranian navy was constructing its second modern warship destroyer called 'Jamaran-2'.
Israel's attack on Iran would be suicide: IR Iran Defense Min. IRNA 25 Dec 2011 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said that if Israel wants to commit a suicide it can then conduct a military attack the Islamic republic of Iran.
Navy starts grand 'Velayat-90' drill IRNA 24 Dec 2011 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy started its grand drill called 'Velayat-90' in the country's southern waters Saturday morning.
Iran launches navy drill in Strait of Hormuz ISNA 24 Dec 2011 -- Iran's Navy has launched massive drill dubbed 'Velayat 90' on Saturday.
Iran MP says invitation for IAEA inspectors, sign of peaceful N-work ISNA 24 Dec 2011 -- The Head of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran's Parliament Alaeddin Boroujerdi said Iran's invitation for the IAEA inspectors shows the country's nuclear activities are peaceful and are under the framework of the IAEA and NPT regulations.
Iranian Friday Prayers Leader underlines defeat of US troops in Iraq IRNA 23 Dec 2011 -- Tehran's provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati termed US troops exit from Iraq another defeat for Washington, calling for complete withdrawal of the US troops from the entire region.
IRI missile capability deters enemy threats: IRGC Commander IRNA 21 Dec 2011 -- Islamic Republic of Iran's missile defense power has deterred enemy's threats against country, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) Commander Mohammad-Ali Jafari said here Wednesday.
IAEA refuses to give comment on Iran's letter ISNA 21 Dec 2011 -- The IAEA Spokeswomen Gill Tudor refused to make comment on Iranian letter to the IAEA which has invited the agency's inspectors to visit the counry's nuclear facilities.
1000 MW nuclear power joins Iran national grid by March ISNA 21 Dec 2011 -- 1000 megawatts nuclear power would join Iranian national grid by March 20, said Iranian Energy Minister Majid Namjou.
1,000MW nuclear electricity to join nationwide network - minister IRNA 21 Dec 2011 -- Energy Minister Majid Namjou said Wednesday that 1,000 MW of nuclear electricity will join the nationwide network by the end of the current Iranian year, March 19, 2012.
Iran's Busher to enter full operation in March 2012 – agency RIA Novosti 21 Dec 2011 -- Iran's first nuclear power plant, Bushehr, will reach its nominal generating capacity in March 2012, Iran's news agency ISNA said on Wednesday referring to Energy Minister Majid Namjou.
Panetta Says Nuclear-Armed Iran 'Unacceptable' AFPS 20 Dec 2011 -- A nuclear-armed Iran is 'unacceptable' to the United States and no option to prevent that from happening is off the table, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta told CBS News.
Europeans are decieved about Iran's nuclear activities: Soltaniyeh IRNA 20 Dec 2011 -- It is European people's right to know reality of Iran's nuclear activities, Iran's permanent representative to the IAEA Ali-Asghar Soltaniyeh said here Monday.
Defense Min: Invasion against Iran a US psychological war tactic IRNA 20 Dec 2011 -- Minister of Defense and Logistical Support for Armed Forces said here Monday subject of invading Iran is a type of psychological operation launched by Americans as an escape goat from their own nation's public opinion.
Iran envoy says dominance over spy drone 'heavy blow to U.S intelligence' ISNA 20 Dec 2011 -- Iranian envoy to Beirut Ghazanfar Rokn-Abadi said Iran's dominance over the U.S. spy drone was a 'heavy blow to the U.S. intelligence might.'
Iran UN envoy: Airspace breach by U.S. drone severely condemned ISNA 20 Dec 2011 -- Iranian ambassador to the United Nations condemned violation of the country's airspace by the U.S. spy drone.
Iran pursues airspace violation by U.S. drone ISNA 20 Dec 2011 -- Iran's Judiciary Spokesman Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei said Iran's judiciary legally pursues breach of Iranian airspace by the U.S. spy drone.
Defense minister calls Iran 'pioneer' in manufacturing drone ISNA 19 Dec 2011 -- Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi called Iran pioneer in technology of manufacturing unmanned crafts.
Iran armed forces possess high intelligence potentials: Military official ISNA 19 Dec 2011 -- An Iranian official Hesam Hashemi said the country's armed forces enjoy satisfactory intelligence and high human resources potentials.
Iran intelligence system thwarts 'infiltration mission', says CIA spy ISNA 19 Dec 2011 -- Iranian intelligence system thwarted the 'infiltration mission', said the CIA spy arrested by Iranian security forces.
Army commander: US preparing for long presence in region IRNA 19 Dec 2011 -- Commander of Army's Ground Force Brigadier General Ahmadreza Pourdastan said Monday that the exit of American forces from Iraq is a result of changes in the US strategic plans for the region.
Larijani sends condolence message to North Korean government, nation IRNA 19 Dec 2011 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani in a message to his North Korean counterpart on Monday expressed condolences over the death of that country's leader Comerade Kim Jong Il.
US Administration behavior, deceptive: Defense minister IRNA 18 Dec 2011 -- Defense Minister Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahidi on Sunday described US move to impose sanctions against senior Iranian military officials as 'preposterous'.
Arrested CIA spy elaborates on his mission in IR Iran: TV IRNA 18 Dec 2011 -- Upon an order by the US President Barack Obama to Iran's desk at the US Central Intelligence Agency, that desk was commissioned to take part in a trilateral project in a fully clandestine manner with the Israel's Mossad and UK's MI6 against IR Iran.
Defense minister: Iran very serious on real battlefield IRNA 17 Dec 2011 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said on Saturday that the Islamic Republic of Iran by downing US drone proved that is very serious in confronting enemies on the real battlefields.
US spy working for CIA arrested in Iran: Intelligence Ministry IRNA 17 Dec 2011 -- A US spy working for Central Intelligence Agency was identified and arrested in Iran, the Intelligence Ministry said on Saturday.
Iran arrests CIA spy ISNA 17 Dec 2011 -- Iranian Intelligence Ministry said it has arrested a CIA spy.
Iran designs several models of drones: Defense Minister ISNA 17 Dec 2011 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said Saturday the country has designed several models of drones.
Radioactive isotopes seized from passenger on Moscow-Tehran flight RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- Customs officers at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport seized nuclear isotopes from a passenger on a flight to Tehran.
Russian Customs Seize Iran-Bound Radioactive Material RFE/RL 16 Dec 2011 -- The Russian customs service says it has seized radioactive material in the luggage of a passenger bound for Tehran.
U.S. Senate Passes Defense Bill That Targets Pakistan Aid, Iran RFE/RL 16 Dec 2011 -- The US Senate has passed a $662 billion defense bill, which includes measures that would suspend some U.S. aid to Pakistan and imposes sanctions targeting Iran's central bank.
Russia: Sanctions, pressures on Iran not a right solution IRNA 16 Dec 2011 -- Russian FM spokesman Lukashevich: Moscow believes pressure and sanctions is not the solution to settle country’s nuclear case.
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization denies building new nuclear site IRNA 15 Dec 2011 -- Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization denied a lawmaker's statement about construction of new nuclear site in Iran.
IRGC Commander: US was ill-informed on Iran’s electronic might IRNA 15 Dec 2011 -- Revolutionary Guards Commander of Qom Ali ibn-Abitaleb Brigade: US was ill-informed about Iran’s might in electronic field.
Salehi: Regional countries should not let US misuse their air space IRNA 15 Dec 2011 -- Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi called the incursion of US spy drone to Iran’s air space as an hostile and aggressive act.
Decision to close MKO’s Ashraf Camp irreversible: Maliki IRNA 15 Dec 2011 -- Iraqi PM al-Maliki said that his government’s decision to close Ashraf Camp of the outlawed anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization will not change.
Iran Says Closing Vital Oil-Transit Strait Not On Agenda RFE/RL 14 Dec 2011 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has said closure of the Strait of Hormuz is "not on the agenda."
Closing Hormuz Strait, not on Iran’s agenda: Mehmanparast ISNA 14 Dec 2011 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said closing the Strait of Hormuz is not on Iran’s agenda.
Iran to launch navy drill in Strait of Hormuz, says MP ISNA 14 Dec 2011 -- An Iranian Parliament Member Parviz Sarvari said the country's armed forces are going to launch navy drill in Strait of Hormuz.
Iran MP: Afghanistan should be held accountable for U.S. drone entry into Iran ISNA 14 Dec 2011 -- An Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi said Afghanistan should be held accountable for entry of the U.S. spy drone into Iranian air space from its soil.
U.S. confesses to failure after asked for spy drone return: Iran official ISNA 14 Dec 2011 -- Deputy Commander of Iranian Armed Forces’ Chiefs of Staff Brigadier General Mohammad Hejazi: U.S. request for returning the spy drone shows it has confessed to failure.
President: US officials will soon see Iran's technological achievements IRNA 13 Dec 2011 -- President Ahmadinejad derided the US officials for refusing to admit that Iran has guided the stealth aircraft to land.
Iran does not need China, Russia for inverse engineering, says MP ISNA 13 Dec 2011 -- Head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran's Parliament Boroujerdi said the country does not need China and Russia for inverse engineering's technology.
Iran minister: US spy drone, Islamic Republic of Iran's property ISNA 13 Dec 2011 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said Tuesday the US spy drone is the Islamic Republic of Iran's property.
Iran Says It Will Not Return US Drone VOA 13 Dec 2011 -- Iran has rejected a U.S. request to return a drone that Tehran says it brought down near the Afghan border earlier this month.
Iran Dismisses U.S. Request To Return Spy Drone RFE/RL 13 Dec 2011 -- Iran has dismissed a U.S. request expressed by President Barack Obama to return a U.S. drone that Iranian officials say was captured in Iranian airspace by its armed forces.
Iran calls Obama's demand for return of drone "escape forward" ISNA 13 Dec 2011 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast called the US President Barack Obama's remarks on giving back the American spy drone "escape forward."
Iran's Threat to Blockade The Strait Of Hormuz RFE/RL 13 Dec 2011 -- A hard-line Iranian newspaper considered to speak for Iran's supreme leader has come out in support of closing the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.
Western powers prepare fresh sanctions against Iran RIA Novosti 13 Dec 2011 -- The Western powers will impose a fresh round of sanctions against Iran early next year, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said during his visit to the United States.
Iran Indicts 'American, Zionist Spies' RFE/RL 13 Dec 2011 -- Iran's official IRNA news agency says Iran has indicted 15 people on charges of "spying" for the United States and Israel.
Indictments issued for 15 individuals spying for US, Israel IRNA 13 Dec 2011 -- Prosecutor of Tehran's public and Islamic Revolution courts Abbas Jaafari Doulatabadi said that indictments have been issued for 15 individuals spying for the United States and Israel.
Iran lodges complaint against protesters entered UK embassy ISNA 13 Dec 2011 -- Tehran Prosecutor-General Abbas Jafari Dowlatabadi said the country has lodged a complaint against protesters entered the UK embassy in Tehran.
Commissioning US virtual embassy aimed at spying: Boroujerdi IRNA 13 Dec 2011 -- Chairman of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said that the US is seeking to collect data and information through virtual embassy after the British Embassy was closed down in Iran.
Iraqi Official Says Iranian Dissident Exiles To Be Relocated RFE/RL 13 Dec 2011 -- Iraq's deputy FM:Iranian exiles living at a camp in Iraq may soon be allowed to leave for other countries or return to Iran.
IKIU-built unmanned plane tested successfully IRNA 13 Dec 2011 -- A team of Imam Khomeini International University airspace experts tested an unmanned plane with range of 240 KM and continuous flight of 3 hour successfully.
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister al-Maliki of Iraq in a Joint Press Conference The White House 12 Dec 2011
Obama Says U.S. Has Demanded Iran Return Drone RFE/RL 12 Dec 2011 -- President Barack Obama says the United States has asked Iran to return a drone that Tehran said it brought down while overflying its territory.
Iran condemns Washington state court verdict ISNA 12 Dec 2011 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mehmanparast strongly denied the allegation recently raised by a U.S. state court on Iran's link with al-Qaeda.
U.S. virtual embassy seeks espionage: Iran minister ISNA 12 Dec 2011 -- Iran's Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi said launching of the U.S. virtual embassy seeks espionage purposes.
Iran Judiciary takes legal action against two American officials IRNA 12 Dec 2011 -- Judiciary spokesman Ghlamhossein Mohseni Ejei: Judiciary has filed a lawsuit against two American officials through interpol.
DPRK Opposes All Forms of Sanctions and Pressure KCNA 12 Dec 2011 -- The US and West are toughening their moves to check Iran's nuclear program for peaceful purposes.
US pursuing psychological war on Iran: Official IRNA 11 Dec 2011 -- A senior aide of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Mojtaba Samareh Hashemi, said that the US attempt to launch an Internet site entitled virtual embassy is in line with the US psychological warfare against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Intelligence Minister: US virtual embassy, a trap IRNA 11 Dec 2011 -- Intelligence Minister Hojjatoleslam Heydar Moslehi said that a website operating under the name of US Virtual Embassy is a trap and it pursues espionage activities.
Iran: US aggressive action, evident breach of int'l rules ISNA 11 Dec 2011 -- Iran called violation of its air space by the U.S. drone 'evident instance of breach of all international rules and regulations.'
Iran Says No To Returning U.S. Drone, But Hints At Deal RFE/RL 11 Dec 2011 -- A senior commander from Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says his country will not return an American surveillance drone captured by Iranian armed forces but also indicated willingness to reach a deal.
Official: Iran among few countries possessing drone technology IRNA 11 Dec 2011 -- Deputy Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said Iran is among few countries which possess technology of unmanned aerial vehicle with scanning and reconnaissance systems.
MP: Seizure of US drone proves Iran's might IRNA 11 Dec 2011 -- Rapproteur of Majlis Cultural Commission Sattar Hedayat Khah said on Sunday that Iran's success in landing the sophisticated US drone demonstrates the country's technological power before the international community.
Iran will take US to Int'l Court over stealth aircraft intrusion IRNA 11 Dec 2011 -- Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said on Sunday that Iran will take legal action with international organizations against the US over its stealth aircraft intrusion into Iranian airspace.
Issues in Tehran-London ties not to leave any impact on G 5+1 talks IRNA 10 Dec 2011 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said on Saturday that recent developments in ties between Tehran and London will leave no impacts of talks with G5+1 on the country's peaceful nuclear activities.
Dy FM: US spy drone intrusion a provocative act IRNA 10 Dec 2011 -- Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Qashghavi said here on Saturday the intrusion of the US advanced spy drone into the Iranian airspace was a provocative act.
US officials shocked by Iran's superiority in electronic warfare IRNA 10 Dec 2011 -- One week after the Iranian electronic warfare unit of the Iranian Armed Forces brought down a US advanced drone on a reconnaissance mission in the Iranian airspace, the US officials expressed concern about Iran's success.
Official: US should apologize for violating Iran's airspace IRNA 10 Dec 2011 -- A senior Iranian military official said the US government should speedily apologize to Tehran for illegally violating Iran's airspace in a hostile move.
Gen Jazayari: Minimum US casualties in Iraq 50K IRNA 09 Dec 2011 -- Head of country's Defense Propagations Headquarter referring to US defeat and forced evacuation of forces from Iraq said here Friday Americans lost at least 50 thousand lives there.
Obama Says U.S. Considering All Options On Iran RFE/RL 09 Dec 2011 -- President Barack Obama has repeated that the United States is considering all options regarding Iran, and will work with U.S. allies, including Israel, to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Missing Ex-FBI Agent In Hostage Video RFE/RL 09 Dec 2011 -- The mystery surrounding a retired U.S. FBI agent who disappeared in Iran more than 4 1/2 years ago has deepened with the release of a video showing him held hostage by an unknown group.
Moscow sees 'no military component' in Iran's nuclear program RIA Novosti 09 Dec 2011 -- There is no military component in Iran's nuclear program, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Friday.
Hojj. Sediqi: US' drone capture is most honorable event IRNA 09 Dec 2011 -- Tehran's substitute Friday prayers leader Hojjatoleslam Kazem Sediqi says capturing Americans' surveillance drone is among most honorable recent events.
DOD News Briefing with George Little and Capt. Kirby from the Pentagon DoD 08 Dec 2011-- Presenter: Pentagon Press Secretary George Little and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Media Operations Capt. John Kirby
Iran Shows Footage of Purported US Drone VOA 08 Dec 2011 -- Iranian state television on Thursday released the first images of what it said was a U.S. unmanned reconnaissance drone downed on Sunday along Iran's eastern border after it made a brief incursion into its airspace.
Official: Navid, Fajr and Explorer 5 satellites to be launched to space soon IRNA 08 Dec 2011 -- Head of Iran Space Agency Hamid Fazeli informed press Wednesday of near future launching of 3 more Iranian made satellites, Navid, Fajr, and Kavoshgar (Explorer) 5.
Commander: We are standing firm against all threats to very end IRNA 08 Dec 2011 -- Commander of Iranian Command and General Staff College (CGSC) said here Wednesday we are true inheritors of martyrs and are, just like them, standing firm against all threats till exhaling our last breath.
FM spokesman lambasts launch of US virtual embassy in Tehran IRNA 08 Dec 2011 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said launching of the US virtual embassy in Tehran indicates that Washington has admitted its big mistake of cutting off relations with the Iranian nation.
Swiss envoy summoned over US drone IRNA 08 Dec 2011 -- Foreign Ministry summoned Swiss ambassador to Tehran Livia Leu Agosti on Thursday and conveyed Islamic Republic of Iran's strong protest to violation of Iran's airspace by a US spy drone on December 4.
IRGC unveils US spy drone on television IRNA 08 Dec 2011 -- Islamic Revolution’s Guards Corps unveiled the picture of the US spy drone which was downed with minimum damage on December 4 in the Iranian state television, IRIB on Thursday.
Iran to build spacecraft carrying life capsule ISNA 07 Dec 2011 -- Iran will have accomplished building a spacecraft carrying life capsule in next 28 months.
Ahmadinejad signs into law bill for downgrading ties with UK ISNA 07 Dec 2011 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad signed into law the bill for downgrading ties with the UK.
Iran safest country for diplomats: ambassador IRNA 06 Dec 2011 -- Iran is safest country for foreign diplomats, Ali-Reza Salari, Iranian ambassador in Bern said Monday.
Iran warns operations against aggressive planes not to be limited to borders ISNA 05 Dec 2011 -- An Iranian informed military official warned operational and electronic measures of the country's armed forces against aggressive drones would not be limited to Iranian borders.
ISAF Releases Statement on Missing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Dec 5, 2011 ISAF 04 Dec 2011
US spy drone shot down in eastern Iran: military official IRNA 04 Dec 2011 -- A US spy drone was shot down by Iranian armed forces in east of the country, said an informed military official Sunday.
US Official Disputes Reports Iran Shot Down US Drone VOA 04 Dec 2011 -- A U.S. official on Sunday disputed reports in the Iranian media that Iran's armed forces shot down an unmanned U.S. reconnaissance drone that violated its airspace.
Iran's draft resolution on disarmament approved in UN ISNA 03 Dec 2011 -- The draft resolution on nuclear disarmament proposed by Iranian mission in the UN was approved in the General Assembly recent meeting.
Full text of Iran's draft resolution on Disarmament in UN General Assembly ISNA 03 Dec 2011 -- The full text of Iranian proposed draft resolution on Nuclear Disarmament approved in the 66th UN General Assembly session comes as follow:
Iran Tries To Contain Diplomatic Rift With U.K., Europe RFE/RL 03 Dec 2011 -- Iran says its crisis with London over the storming of the British Embassy in Tehran should not be an issue for other European countries.
Panetta: Keeping Iran Free of Nuclear Weapons a Common Goal AFPS 02 Dec 2011 -- The United States and its allies and partners in the international community must do everything possible to make sure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said tonight.
U.S. Senate Unanimously Backs Sanctions Against Iranian Central Bank RFE/RL 02 Dec 2011 -- The US Senate has unanimously approved tougher sanctions against Iran.
Biden Urges Turkey To Impose New Sanctions On Iran RFE/RL 02 Dec 2011 -- US VP Biden, on a visit to Turkey, has urged Ankara to impose new sanctions on Iran.
Expelled, Iranian Diplomats Leave London VOA 02 Dec 2011 -- Expelled Iranian diplomats packed up Iran's London embassy, as crowds staged new anti-Britain protests in Tehran.
Iran Diplomats Leave Britain After Embassy Attack Row RFE/RL 02 Dec 2011 -- Iranian diplomats and embassy staff have left their offices in London after Britain ordered the closure of their embassy.
US Senate Advances New Sanctions on Iran VOA 01 Dec 2011 -- The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved new sanctions on Iran, with the intent of isolating and crippling the country’s central bank.
Statement by the Press Secretary on EU actions targeting Iran and Syria The White House 01 Dec 2011
White House Welcomes Tightened EU Sanctions on Iran, Syria VOA 01 Dec 2011 -- The White House on Thursday welcomed new steps by the European Union to tighten sanctions on Iran and Syria.
Iran Issues Top EU Foreign Ministers' Meeting RFE/RL 01 Dec 2011 -- European Union foreign ministers have beefed up their sanctions against Iran at a meeting in Brussels in the aftermath of this week's storming of the British Embassy in Tehran.
EU toughens sanctions against Iran, Syria RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2011 -- Foreign ministers of the 27 European Union member states approved a fresh round of sanctions against Syria and Iran at their meeting.
EU Broadens Economic Sanctions Against Iran VOA 01 Dec 2011 -- European Union foreign ministers agreed to broaden sanctions against Iran Thursday and condemned this week's mob attack on Britain's embassy in Tehran.
EU Tightens Economic Pressures on Iran VOA 01 Dec 2011 -- The European Union has tightened economic pressures on Iran because of its controversial nuclear program.
EU To Discuss Iran Ties After British Attacks RFE/RL 01 Dec 2011 -- European relations with Iran are expected to be discussed at a meeting of EU foreign ministers.
Western, EU governments take another anti-Iran step IRNA 01 Dec 2011 -- The western and European governments took another step in a series of anti-Iran approach.
Basij commander supports Majlis decision on downgrading ties with UK IRNA 01 Dec 2011 -- Commander of Iran’s Basij force Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi supported recent decision of Iran’s parliament to lower the diplomatic ties with Britain.
Envoys from 25 countries visited Qolhak Garden IRNA 01 Dec 2011 -- Representatives and ambassadors of 25 countries including Germany, France, Australia, Argentina, Denmark, Brazil, Turkey, Canada, Switzerland and Italy visited Qolhak Garden.
Iran releases students arrested for British Embassy attack RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2011 -- Iran’s law enforcement agencies have released eleven students detained for attacking the British Embassy in Tehran.
Ban voices outrage after attack against UK embassy in Iranian capital UN News Centre 30 Nov 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban expressed his shock and outrage at attack against the United Kingdom’s embassy in Iran.
Norway reopens its embassy in Tehran IRNA 01 Dec 2011 -- Norway reopened its embassy after Norwegian authorities deemed the situation in Tehran as safe by making thorough assessment of the status quo in the Iranian capital.
Iran will never forget two diplomats deaths in Embassy raid in UK IRNA 01 Dec 2011 -- Iranian nation will never forget deaths of two diplomats in Embassy raid in London in 1980 due to negligence of UK police.
Swiss police confirm attack on Iran Embassy IRNA 01 Dec 2011 -- Swiss police confirmed on Thursday that Iranian Embassy in Bern has been attacked and said that police is currently investigating the matter.
Deputy Navy Commander: Regional pacts, pillars for global security IRNA 01 Dec 2011 -- Deputy Commander of IRI Navy Rear Admiral Khadem-Bigham: Islamic Republic of Iran believes regional cooperation pacts are pillars of international security.

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