August 2012 - Iran Special Weapons News

Iranian Hopes Dashed at Non-Aligned Summit VOA 31 Aug 2012 -- Iran hosted a summit of the 120-nation Non-Aligned movement this week. But the conference did not go exactly as Iranian leaders had hoped.
Iran Rejects IAEA Report On Its Nuclear Program RFE/RL 31 Aug 2012 -- Iranian officials have denounced a report by the UN's nuclear watchdog accusing Tehran of intensifying its uranium-enrichment activities.
U.S. Studying New UN Iran Nuclear Report RFE/RL 31 Aug 2012 -- The White House says it is closely studying a new UN report on Iran's nuclear program.
Rosatom Says First Unit At Iran's Bushehr Now Operating At Full Capacity RFE/RL 31 Aug 2012 -- Russia's state nuclear agency, Rosatom, has announced that the first reactor at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran is now functioning at full capacity.
Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant at 'Full Capacity' RIA Novosti 31 Aug 2012 -- Iran's first nuclear power station has begun operating at full capacity.
Egyptian nuclear energy sector calls for using Iran's experiences IRNA 31 Aug 2012 -- Coordinating committee of Egyptian nuclear energy bodies called for using Iran's experiences in nuclear technology.
GOV/2012/37: Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and relevant provisions of Security Council resolutions in the Islamic Republic of Iran IAEA 30 Aug 2012
UN chief urges ‘diplomatic and negotiated solution’ to Iranian nuclear issue UN News Centre 30 Aug 2012 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has emphasized the need for diplomacy in resolving the country’s nuclear issue.
White House Not Surprised by IAEA Report on Iran VOA 30 Aug 2012 -- The Obama administration says it is closely studying the new report by the International Atomic Energy Agency on Iran's nuclear program.
UN Airs New Concerns After Iran Says Nuclear Program Peaceful VOA 30 Aug 2012 -- Iran's Supreme Leader says his country is not pursuing nuclear weapons but will not give up its national right for peaceful use of nuclear energy.
UN Chief Slams Anti-Israel Remarks RFE/RL 30 Aug 2012 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, speaking on his first visit to Tehran, has criticized what he described as "outrageous" comments denying the Holocaust and Israel's right to exist.
Iran's Supreme Leader Rules Out Nuclear Bomb VOA 30 Aug 2012 -- Iran's Supreme Leader says his country will never develop an atomic bomb, but will not abandon its controversial nuclear program.
S. Leader: UN should not heed powers' positions on nuke disarmament IRNA 30 Aug 2012 -- UN should not care about world powers' positions in case of fulfilling the nuclear disarmament, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamene'ie said.
IAEA Report: Iran Doubled Number Of Underground Centrifuges RFE/RL 30 Aug 2012 -- The UN's nuclear watchdog has issued a report saying Iran is preparing for possible major expansion of uranium enrichment in a fortified underground facility.
Jalili, Ban stress need for continuation of nuclear talks IRNA 30 Aug 2012 -- Secretary of Iran Supreme National Security Council Sa'eid Jalili and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a meeting stressed need for continuation of nuclear talks.
UN Chief to Tehran: Use Your Influence Positively in Syria VOA 30 Aug 2012 -- The U.N. Secretary-General delivered strong messages to Iran’s leadership, urging the Islamic Republic to use its influence constructively in the Syrian crisis.
Filtered News Is Good News During Tehran Summit RFE/RL 30 Aug 2012 -- Leaders of the Nonaligned Movement settling in for their two-day summit in Iran might well be remarkably unaware of goings-on in the country itself.
Iran officially receives NAM presidency from Egypt IRNA 30 Aug 2012 -- President Mohamed Mursi of Egypt officially handed over presidency of the Non-Aligned Movement for the next 3 years to his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Iran Launches NAM Summit RFE/RL 30 Aug 2012 -- Iran is hosting leaders from around the world for a summit of the Nonaligned Movement which it hopes will boost its position on the international stage.
Secretary-General Ban arrives in Tehran, meets with Iranian leaders UN News Centre 29 Aug 2012 -- Secretary-General Ban finished a series of meetings with Iranian officials, including President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Ahmadinejad issued permission for NAM guests to visit Natanz IRNA 29 Aug 2012 -- FM Salehi: President Ahmadinejad has issued permission for the Non-Aligned Movement meeting guests to visit Natanz nuclear facility.
Kidnapped Iranians in Syria, in good health IRNA 29 Aug 2012 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian said all Iranians kidnapped in Syria are in good health according to the reliable sources.
Egyptian President's Iran Trip Signals New Priorities VOA 29 Aug 2012 -- Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi goes to Iran Thursday, the first visit by an Egyptian leader since Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution.
Resumed Progress toward Camp Ashraf's Peaceful Closure US Dept. of State 29 Aug 2012
Press Statement on Amir Hekmati US Dept. of State 29 Aug 2012
Secretary-General Ban departs for Iran to attend Non-Aligned Movement Summit UN News Centre 28 Aug 2012 -- Secretary-General Ban is on his way to Iran to attend the 16th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Egypt hands over presidency of NAM foreign ministerial meeting to Iran IRNA 28 Aug 2012 -- Egypt handed over the presidency of the 16th Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial meeting to Iran.
No plan for delegates to visit Iran nuclear sites, spokesman IRNA 28 Aug 2012 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman said Iran has no plan for the delegates taking part in the NAM meeting to visit nuclear sites.
Soltanieh: Iran committed to all its international commitments IRNA 28 Aug 2012 -- Iran’s Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said Iran is committed to all its international commitments including the Non-Proliferation Treaty and will continue to do so.
UN Envoy Says Iran 'Will Never Stop' Enrichment RFE/RL 28 Aug 2012 -- Iran's envoy to the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency has vowed that the Islamic republic "will never stop" its controversial uranium enrichment program.
22 Azerbaijanis On Trial For Alleged Spying For Iran RFE/RL 28 Aug 2012 -- Twenty-two Azerbaijani citizens have gone on trial for allegedly planning terrorist attacks targeting the U.S. and Israeli embassies in Baku.
Palestinian FM: Palestinians’ expectations of Iran several-fold increased IRNA 28 Aug 2012 -- Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said keeping in mind Iran’s important regional role Palestinian nation’s expectations of IR of Iran’s continued support during its NAM presidency have several-fold increased.
Tehran Might Allow Diplomats To Visit Suspected Nuclear Site RFE/RL 27 Aug 2012 -- Iran has hinted it might allow diplomats visiting Tehran for this week's Non-Aligned Movement summit to visit a military installation that UN inspectors suspect has been used for nuclear military experiments.
Experts: Tightening Iran Sanctions Hurts Ordinary Iranians VOA 27 Aug 2012 -- Iran is hosting a summit for dozens of nations in the Non-Aligned Movement, while some of those countries are complying with sanctions against Tehran.
Khatibi: Crude customers can ship Iranian oil by tankers enjoying insurance services IRNA 27 Aug 2012 -- Mohammad-Ali Khatibi, director of National Iranian Oil Company for international affairs, said that customers of Iranian crude can ship their consignments by oil tanker enjoying full insurance services.
Lieberman: Iran Must Give Up Nukes Or Chances Of Military Action Are 'High' RFE/RL 26 Aug 2012 -- U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman said there is "clear" evidence that Iran is seeking to build nuclear weapons.
Iran Nuclear chief: Tehran has no problems with IAEA inspections IRNA 26 Aug 2012 -- Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Fereydoun Abbasi said Tehran has no problems with the inspections by the International Atomic Energy Organization.
NAM Summit Opens With Call To Resist 'Egotistic Interference' RFE/RL 26 Aug 2012 -- The summit of the Nonaligned Movement has opened in Tehran with the host nation's foreign minister calling to promote dialogue between civilizations and to be alert to those practicing the "egotistic politics of interference."
Non-Aligned Nations Meet in Iran VOA 26 Aug 2012 -- Representatives of nearly 120 nations, including dozens of heads-of-state, have convened in Tehran for a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement.
IRGC chopper crashes in northwest Iran IRNA 25 Aug 2012 -- IRGC chopper crashed in Northwest of Iran on Saturday during which four IRGC personnel attained martyrdom.
IAEA-Iran Talks Break Up Without Agreement RFE/RL 24 Aug 2012 -- Talks between the United Nations' nuclear watchdog and Iran aimed at resolving concerns about Iran's atomic program have broken up without an agreement.
Soltaniyeh: Negotiations positive, some Iran-IAEA gaps bridged IRNA 24 Aug 2012 -- Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative at IAEA Ali-Asghar Soltaniyeh said egotiations were positive and some gaps between two sides were bridged.
IAEA, Iran Discuss Access to Nuclear Sites VOA 24 Aug 2012 -- United Nations nuclear agency officials are meeting in Vienna with representatives from Iran over access to a nuclear site the U.N. agency suspects was used for research related to nuclear weapon development.
IAEA Holds Talks With Iran RFE/RL 24 Aug 2012 -- Officials from the UN nuclear watchdog and Iran hold a fresh round of talks on Teheran's controversial nuclear program.
Iran, IAEA start new round of talks IRNA 24 Aug 2012 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency began a new round of talks.
Iranian Opposition Leader Musavi Back Home After Heart Scare RFE/RL 24 Aug 2012 -- Iranian opposition leader and former Prime Minister Mir Hossein Musavi has reportedly been transferred back to his Tehran home following hospitalization one day earlier.
Iran Hosts Non-aligned Summit Despite Sanctions VOA 24 Aug 2012 -- Beginning on Sunday, representatives of nearly 120 nations will convene in Iran's capital for the summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Iran Aligns Itself For An Image Makeover RFE/RL 23 Aug 2012 -- North Korea said it will send its ceremonial head of state, Kim Yong Nam, and not leader Kim Jong Un.
Iran Hosts Non-Aligned Summit Despite Sanctions VOA 23 Aug 2012 -- Representatives of nearly 120 nations, including dozens of heads-of-state, are to convene in Tehran next week for the summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Supreme Leader: Resistance economy is only way for country’s progress IRNA 23 Aug 2012 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, said that “resistance economy” is the sole way left to proceed in the path to progress.
Iran’s Opposition Leader Musavi Transferred to Hospital RFE/RL 23 Aug 2012 -- Iranian opposition websites are reporting that leading Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Musavi, who has been under house arrest since February 2011, has been taken to hospital.
Media Availability with Secretary Panetta Aboard the USS John C. Stennis, Bremerton, Wash. DoD 22 Aug 2012
UN's Ban Ki-moon to Visit Iran VOA 22 Aug 2012 -- The United Nations announced that UN Secretary-General Ban will attend a meeting of non-aligned nations in Iran at the end of this month.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 22 August 2012 United Nations 21 Aug 2012
Secretary-General to attend meeting of Non-Aligned Movement in Iran at end of August UN News Centre 22 Aug 2012 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban will visit Iran at the end of the month to take part in the 16th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Abbasi: Iran to cooperate with nuclear suppliers IRNA 22 Aug 2012 -- Head of the AEOI Abbasi said Iran has plans to cooperate with suppliers of advanced technology for construction of new nuclear power plants.
Iran Talks With IAEA Scheduled RFE/RL 22 Aug 2012 -- Atomic energy agency officials are to meet with Iranian representatives in Vienna on August 24 to discuss remaining "outstanding issues" surrounding Tehran's nuclear program.
Vahidi: Iran strongly defends its territorial integrity IRNA 22 Aug 2012 -- Minister of Defense and Logistics of Armed Forces Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahidi said that Iran is well-prepared to strongly defend its national interests and its territorial integrity.
China biggest purchaser of Iranian crude oil IRNA 22 Aug 2012 -- China is the biggest purchaser of Iranian crude oil, Chinese customs office announced on Wednesday.
Contract to develop Azar oilfield to be signed soon IRNA 22 Aug 2012 -- Contract to develop Azar and Changouleh oilfields will be signed with Iranian oil executives, Hamid Karimi, the project manager said.
Iran defense capabilities should stop bullying powers, President IRNA 21 Aug 2012 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that Iran has witnessed great achievements in the area of defense.
IRGC: Iran's defense industry symbol of country's might and national production IRNA 21 Aug 2012 -- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a communiqué on August 21st, Defense Industry Day, attributing Iran's deterrence power to Jihadi and prestigious efforts of combination of system's defense generation apparatus at IRI Army and IRGC.
Iran Unveils Upgraded Weapons On Defense Industry Day RFE/RL 21 Aug 2012 -- Iran's military has marked Defense Industry Day by unveiling upgraded versions of several weapons, including what officials say is an improved short-range surface-to-surface missile.
Enemy afraid of martyrdom-seeking spirit of Iranians: Culture Min IRNA 21 Aug 2012 -- Enemy is afraid of martyrdom-seeking spirit of Iranian nation, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Mohammad Hoseini said.
U.S. Issues Blanket License To Aid Iranian Earthquake Victims RFE/RL 21 Aug 2012 -- The United States has said it has issued a temporary general license to ease sending aid to victims of Iran’s August 11 deadly earthquakes.
IRI Army: Advanced missiles sites took aback world military analysts IRNA 20 Aug 2012 -- IRI Army: Today devoted Iranian youth have challenged modern military technologies by making ultra-advanced missile sites.
Report: Iraq Helping Iran To Skirt Sanctions RFE/RL 19 Aug 2012 -- A U.S. newspaper reports that Iraq has been helping Iran skirt economic sanctions.
Iraq Helping Iran Skirt Sanctions, Report Claims VOA 19 Aug 2012 -- A report in Sunday's New York Times says Iraq has been using a network of financial institutions and oil smuggling operations to help Iran skirt economic sanctions imposed because of its nuclear program.
Iraq - UN envoy welcomes latest transfer of Iranian exiles to transit centre UN News Centre 18 Aug 2012 -- The United Nations top official in Iraq today hailed the announcement of a further transfer of Iranian exiles currently located in a camp outside of the capital, Baghdad.
IRGC commander: Iran's reaction to any aggression, to be rapid and destructive IRNA 18 Aug 2012 -- Commander of the Aero-Space Forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Bridadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said Iran's reaction to any threat and aggression against its territories will be very rapid, broad and destructive.
Iran dismisses British PM Bulgaria terror charge IRNA 15 Aug 2012 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast on Wednesday dismissed British Prime Minister David Cameron's Bulgaria terror charge against Iran.
Berlin reaffirms need for diplomatic solution of Iran's nuclear row IRNA 15 Aug 2012 -- Germany remains committed to a diplomatic settlement of Iran's nuclear dispute, foreign ministry spokesman Andreas Peschke told media representatives here Wednesday.
Panetta: Iran Increases Support to Assad Regime AFPS 14 Aug 2012 -- Iran is increasing its presence in Syria, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said today, through apparent efforts to bolster the Bashar Assad regime by training a militia and other tactics.
Iran Accuses Media of Inflaming S-300 Dispute RIA Novosti 14 Aug 2012 -- Iran accused the international media on Tuesday of exaggerating tensions between Russia and Iran in order 'to damage bilateral relations between the two countries' over a cancelled 2007 contract for Russian-made S-300 air defense missile systems.
Iran Welcomes Foreign Earthquake Aid VOA 14 Aug 2012 -- Iran says it is now prepared to accept foreign aid for the victims of Saturday's two earthquakes in the nation's northwest.
Iranian Lawmakers Slam Earthquake-Relief Efforts RFE/RL 13 Aug 2012 -- Iranian parliament members from regions hit by the twin earthquakes on August 11 have harshly criticized the authorities' relief efforts.
U.S. Iran Sanctions Threaten Ties With Russia – Official RIA Novosti 13 Aug 2012 -- Relations between the United States and Russia may suffer as a result of new, wide-ranging U.S. sanctions introduced against Iran, a Russian Foreign Ministry official said on Monday.
Iranian Official Says 150 Dead In Earthquake RFE/RL 11 Aug 2012 -- Two strong earthquakes followed by several aftershocks have killed at least 150 people in northwestern Iran, according to the semi-official Fars news agency.
US Contradicts Israeli Official on Iranian Weapons VOA 10 Aug 2012 -- The US still believes that Iran is not on the verge of building a nuclear weapon, despite comments by Israel's defense minister that Washington has changed its assessment.
Syrian State-Run Oil Company Sanctioned under the Iran Sanctions Act US Dept. of State 10 Aug 2012
US to Impose New Sanctions on Syria VOA 10 Aug 2012 -- The United States said it plans new sanctions against the Syrian regime and its supporters, including Lebanon's Hezbollah militants.
Officials Say U.S. To Announce New Sanctions Against Syria's Assad RFE/RL 10 Aug 2012 -- U.S. officials say the United States plans to announce new sanctions targeting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime and its supporters.
Iran’s Behavior in Syria ‘Destructive’ - U.S. State Dept. RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2012 -- The U.S. State Department has slammed Iran’s behavior in Syria.
Mariners Head Home Following Rescue At Sea NNS 10 Aug 2012 -- Ten mariners were transferred Aug. 10 to the Iranian navy for repatriation following a rescue at-sea.
Saudi Arabia 'to Shoot Down' Iran-Bound Israeli Planes RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2012 -- Saudi Arabia has threatened to shoot down any Israeli aircraft over its airspace en route to or from Iran.
Kidnapper of 4 Iranians in Lebanon condemns kidnapping of 48 pilgrims IRNA 09 Aug 2012 -- Inhumane nature of Syrian dissidents’ move in kidnapping 48 pilgrims is so evident that head of Lebanese Flange Party Samir Geagea, whose group kidnapped 4 Iranian diplomats here 30 years ago, condemned the move.
US Navy: 10 Iranian sailors rescued IRNA 09 Aug 2012 -- The US Navy announced that it has rescued 10 sailors alleged to be Iranians from a boat in the Sea of Oman while it caught fire.
U.S. Navy Saves Iranians From Burning Boat RFE/RL 09 Aug 2012 -- The U.S. Navy says one of its vessels in the Persian Gulf has rescued a crew of Iranian sailors from a burning boat.
Iran: Retired Revolutionary Guards Among Kidnapped in Syria VOA 08 Aug 2012 -- Iran's Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Salehi, says some of the 48 Iranians kidnapped by Syrian rebels are retired members of the Revolutionary Guards and the army and were in Damascus on a religious pilgrimage.
Salehi Says Some Iranians Kidnapped In Syria Were Retired Guards RFE/RL 08 Aug 2012 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has been quoted as saying that some of the 48 Iranians kidnapped by Syrian rebels are retired members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and military.
Iran Says Retired Guards among Syria Captives RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2012 -- The Iranian foreign minister confirmed on Wednesday that former members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards were among the Iranians captured in Syria.
Tehran Asks UN for Help in Freeing Iranian Hostages in Syria RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2012 -- Tehran has asked the United Nations to free Iranians, who are kept hostage by armed opposition forces in Syria and Libya.
Salehi visits Turkey to consult about kidnapped Iranians in Syria IRNA 08 Aug 2012 -- Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said his visit to Turkey aims to talk about kidnapped Iranian pilgrims as well as regional issues.
USS James E. Williams Rescues Iranian Mariners NNS 08 Aug 2012 -- The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) rescued 10 mariners from their burning vessel in the Gulf of Oman Aug 8.
KCNA on US Military and MOP KCNA 07 Aug 2012 -- Some days ago, the U.S. opened to the public its deployment of Bunker-buster targeting the DPRK and Iran.
Iran Sees Syria as Priority Issue VOA 07 Aug 2012 -- WASHINGTON — Syria and Iran strengthened their relations on Tuesday after a top Iranian national security official visited Damascus to pledge Tehran's continued support against Syria's opposition.
Araghchi: China not cutting oil purchase from Iran IRNA 07 Aug 2012 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific Affaires, Abbas Araghchi says China has not cut its oil purchase from Iran.
British Bank Value Plunges After Iran Money Laundering Accusations VOA 07 Aug 2012 -- Shares of the British bank Standard Chartered were sharply lower Tuesday, a day after U.S. officials accused it of illegally laundering $250 billion in financial transactions with Iran during the past decade.
Standard Chartered Rejects U.S. Iran Deals Charges RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2012 -- UK-based Standard Chartered Plc has rejected U.S. regulators’ accusations that it laundered $250 billion from the Iranian authorities.
Dpty FM: Iran holds US responsible for lives of 48 kidnapped pilgrims IRNA 07 Aug 2012 -- Deputy IRI Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdolahian said Iran forwarded a letter to USA through its interest section at Swiss Embassy in Tehran on fate of 48 kidnapped Iranian pilgrims in Syria.
Standard Chartered Bank Denies Violating U.S. Sanctions On Iran RFE/RL 06 Aug 2012 -- The London-based bank accused of violating U.S. sanctions against doing business with Iran has rejected the allegations.
Iranian State Television Airs 'Confessions Of Nuclear Scientists Killers' RFE/RL 06 Aug 2012 -- Iranian state television has broadcast purported confessions by more than a dozen suspects in connection with the killing of five nuclear scientists since 2010.
Jalili welcomes Lebanon hosting Iran-G5+1 talks IRNA 06 Aug 2012 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili says Iran welcomes Lebanon hosting the new round of its talks with G5+1.
Iran Denies Syria Captives Are Revolutionary Guards RIA Novosti 06 Aug 2012 -- The Iranian foreign ministry denied on Monday that the 48 Iranians kidnapped in Syria on Saturday were members of the elite Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
Neighboring states to convene in Tehran for consultations on Syria IRNA 06 Aug 2012 -- The neighboring states will convene in Tehran for consultations on Syria, Deputy Foreign Minister for African and Arab Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian said.
Saudi King Invites Iran's Ahmadinejad to Discuss Syria RIA Novosti 06 Aug 2012 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will take part in the meeting of the 57-member pan-Muslim Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which will be focused on the Syrian conflict among other topics.
Iran denies kidnapped in Syria were on diplomatic mission IRNA 05 Aug 2012 -- An informed source at Foreign Ministry on Sunday ruled out certain Arab media reports that the Iranian pilgrims kidnapped in Syria were members of Iran's armed forces military.
Supreme Leader: No one could remain neutral in war between good and evil IRNA 05 Aug 2012 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said no one can remain neutral in the war between the good and the evil.
MPs, Army, IRGC commanders study security of Persian Gulf, Hormuz Strait IRNA 05 Aug 2012 -- Security of the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz was studied by MPs and Commander of IRGC Navy Rear-Admiral Ali Fadavi and Army's Navy Commander Rear-Admiral Habibollah Sayyari on Sunday.
Fourth generation of Fateh missile tested successfully, minister IRNA 04 Aug 2012 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said the fourth generation of the Fateh 110 missile was test-fired successfully.
Iran Successfully Tests Upgraded Short-Range Missile RIA Novosti 04 Aug 2012 -- Iran has successfully test-fired an upgraded version of a short-range ballistic missile, Iranian Defense Minister Brig.-Gen. Ahmad Vahidi said Saturday.
Iran Tests Missile with New Guidance System VOA 04 Aug 2012 -- Iran's defense minister, Ahmad Vahidi, says that Tehran has tested a new version of its Fateh 110 short-range missile. He claims the newer missile can hit 'enemy' targets in neighboring countries, and targets at sea in the Persian Gulf. Lebanon's Hezbollah reportedly has stockpiles of an earlier version of the missile.
Ashton, Jalili Fail to Set Date for New Iran Nuclear Talks RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2012 -- European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and Iran's top nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili have postponed setting a date for a fresh round of talks on Iran's controversial nuclear program until the end of August.
Basij fully prepared to confront enemies: IRGC's chief commander IRNA 02 Aug 2012 -- Commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution's Guard Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said that a new formation within the Basij (volunteer forces) known as Salehins' circles is a way for all-out confrontation with the enemies of the country.
UN Chief Urges Iranian Exiles To Move From Iraqi Camp RFE/RL 02 Aug 2012 -- The United Nations chief has urged 1,200 Iranian exiles to follow an order to leave a camp in northern Iraq and resettle at a new camp near Baghdad.
Defense Min dismisses US Republican candidate's anti-Iran rhetoric as misleading public opinion IRNA 02 Aug 2012 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi on Thursday said US Republican Presidential candidate's anti-Iran rhetoric as misleading public opinion from US internal problems.
U.S. Congress Passes New Sanctions Against Iran RIA Novosti 02 Aug 2012 -- The U.S. Congress nearly unanimously passed on Wedneday a new package of sanctions against Iran punishing insurance and shipping companies and banks which help Iran to export its oil.
Joint Press Conference with Secretary Panetta and Minister Barak in Israel DoD 01 Aug 2012
U.S., Israeli Leaders United Against Iranian Nuke Efforts AFPS 01 Aug 2012 -- If diplomatic efforts and economic sanctions fail, the United States has military options to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Panetta, Israeli Leaders Warn Iran VOA 01 Aug 2012 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Israeli leaders warned Iran that time is running out to resolve disputes over its controversial nuclear program.
Panetta Says Military Force Still Option Against Iran RFE/RL 01 Aug 2012 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has warned Iran that "all options," including military force, are on the table to stop it from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Iranian Nuke Program Dominates Panetta’s Talks in Israel AFPS 01 Aug 2012 -- Iranian nuclear ambitions dominated discussions between Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Majlis studies connection of scientists assassination with CIA IRNA 01 Aug 2012 -- Majlis Spokesman of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that new aspects of connections between terrorist network that assassinated Iranian nuclear scientists with CIA and Mossad was discussed in the commission.
Abbasi dismisses cyber attack on IAEO computers IRNA 01 Aug 2012 -- Vice-President and head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Fereidoun Abbasi on Wednesday dismissed any cyber attack on IAEO computers.
Iran to Drop $4-bln Claim if Russia Delivers S-300 Missiles: Envoy RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2012 -- Iran will withdraw its $4-billion lawsuit against Russia if it delivers S-300 air-defense systems to the Islamic republic, the Iranian ambassador to Russia said.
Navy Commander: Enemies cannot even think about attacking Iran IRNA 01 Aug 2012 -- Commander of Iran's Navy Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that the Islamic Republic's international status has prevented enemies of even thinking about any attack against the country.
Concern about Camp Ashraf US Dept. of State 01 Aug 2012
Ban calls for peaceful completion of transfer of Iranian exiles from Iraqi camp UN News Centre 01 Aug 2012 -- Secretary-General Ban urged all parties to avoid violence and work together to peacefully conclude the transfer of the remaining Iranian exiles residing in a camp in Iraq.

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