October 2012 - Iran Special Weapons News

Israel Says Iran Pulls Back Nuclear Effort RFE/RL 31 Oct 2012 -- Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak says Iran has pulled back from its effort to build a nuclear weapon, averting a possible military showdown for the time being.
Is Israeli Defense Minister Taking Softer Stand On Iran? RFE/RL 31 Oct 2012 -- Speaking to Britain's "The Daily Telegraph," Barak said that Iran had used up to one-third of its enriched uranium to make fuel rods for a medical research reactor.
Hollande, Netanyahu Want Firmer Sanctions On Iran RFE/RL 31 Oct 2012 -- French President Francois Hollande says he favors "other sanctions" if Iran fails to prove with "concrete acts and gestures" that it's not pursuing nuclear arms.
Sudan's Iran Alliance Under Scrutiny VOA 31 Oct 2012 -- Sudan's accusation that Israel bombed a Khartoum weapons plant last week has drawn attention to long-standing Israeli complaints of alleged Sudanese cooperation with Iran in smuggling weapons to Palestinian militants.
Iranian Warships Leave Sudan After Friendly Visit RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2012 -- Two Iranian warships left Sudan following a three-day visit “in support of political and diplomatic ties between the two countries,” the Sudanese Defense Ministry said.
Judiciary will never allow foreign interference in Iran's judicial system IRNA 31 Oct 2012 -- Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli-Larijani described European Parliament's request to visit Iranian prisons as vivid interference in Iran's judicial system.
Iran army wraps up 'Zolfaghar 91' maneuvers IRNA 31 Oct 2012 -- The Iranian Army on Wednesday wrapped up its three-day maneuvers code-named Zolfaghar 91" along the country’s border with Iraq.
Top commander: Zolfaghar 91 maneuvers, symbol of armed forces' authority IRNA 31 Oct 2012 -- Commander of the Army Ground Forces Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan said that Zolfaghar 91 maneuvers being conducted in the western Iran are symbol of the armed forces' authority.
Iran’s border guard rejects claims of Azeri counterpart IRNA 31 Oct 2012 -- Iran’s border guard rejected claims made by its Azeri counterpart on recent illegal entry of an armed group to Azerbaijan’s territories via Iranian borders.
Clinton Renews Call For 'Serious' Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 30 Oct 2012 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has renewed her call for Iran to start serious talks on its nuclear program, adding that a window for negotiations will not be open indefinitely.
Army's war games in western Iran aimed at promoting forces capabilities: commander IRNA 30 Oct 2012 -- Commander of Ground Forces Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan said that upgrading the forces' capabilities and boosting their spirit are among the objectives of the war games being held in western Iran.
2nd day of air mobility operation drill kicks off in western Iran IRNA 30 Oct 2012 -- The Iranian Army began the second day of an air mobility operation drill codenamed ?Kheibar’ in Emamieh region west of the country, said Deputy Commander of Operations of the Army's Ground Forces Brigadier Ali Mehrabi.
Iranian Army Starts War Games Near Iraqi Border RFE/RL 30 Oct 2012 -- The Iranian Army has started ground and air military exercises near Iran's western border with Iraq.
Iranian State Media Reports Its Navy Ships Docked in Sudan VOA 30 Oct 2012 -- Iran’s state media reports two Iranian warships have docked at a Sudanese port to convey a “message of peace,” a week after Khartoum accused Israel of attacking a Sudanese weapons factory.
Iranian Warships Visit Sudan RFE/RL 30 Oct 2012 -- Iranian news agencies report that two Iranian warships have docked at a port on Sudan’s Red Sea coast.
Effective resistance, intelligent encountering threats, strength points of civilian defense IRNA 30 Oct 2012 -- Deputy Head of Iran’s Armed Forces Chiefs of Staff said monitoring threats against national security infrastructures and intelligent encountering them and effective resistance are points of strength of IRI civilian defense.
Iran bans export of 50 items IRNA 30 Oct 2012 -- The Consumers and Producers Protecting Organization has lately announced that exports of 50 various industrial and petrochemical goods as well as foodstuff has been forbidden to support national production.
Iran Nuclear Program is Major Talking Point in US Election VOA 29 Oct 2012 -- Iran’s nuclear program has been at the forefront of challenges faced by four U.S. administrations.
Iran Claims Drone Filmed Israeli Secret Sites RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2012 -- Iran claimed it has pictures of highly protected sites in Israel, taken from an unmanned aerial vehicle launched by the Lebanese Hezbollah group.
Iranian flotilla anchors on Sudanese port IRNA 29 Oct 2012 -- The Islamic Republic Army Navy's 22nd flotilla berthed on a Sudanese port.
Iranian Military Drill Due Near Iraqi Border RFE/RL 29 Oct 2012 -- Iran is due to begin military exercises along its border with Iraq on October 29.
Hezbollah Drone 'Not Iran's Latest Technology' RFE/RL 28 Oct 2012 -- Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi has said that the drone that was launched from Lebanon by Hezbollah and shot down by Israel earlier this month was not "the latest Iranian technology."
Iran possesses highly advanced drones: Defense minister IRNA 28 Oct 2012 -- Minister of Defense Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi announced that Iran possesses highly modern drones much more advanced than the one recently flown by the Lebanese Hezbullah over the occupied lands.
Foreign presence in Persian Gulf destabilizing: President IRNA 28 Oct 2012 -- Foreign presence in the Persian Gulf is a destabilizing factor, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said.
President praises 15 navy commanders IRNA 28 Oct 2012 -- President Mahmood Ahmadinejad praised Navy commander and 14 other commanders and designers of sophisticated military equipment and arsenals.
Iran armed forces to hold air mobility operation drill IRNA 28 Oct 2012 -- A senior Iranian Army commander says the country’s Ground Forces will launch an air mobility operation drill codenamed Zolfaghar 91 in the western part of the country.
European Delegation Cancels Iran Visit RFE/RL 27 Oct 2012 -- The European Parliament says it has canceled a planned visit by five lawmakers to Iran.
Iran Denies EU Delegation Meeting with Jailed Sakharov Prize Winners RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2012 -- A delegation of the European Parliament cancelled its visit to Tehran after the Iranian authorities refused to let them meet with two dissidents awarded with the Sakharov Prize.
Iran warns about UN Human Rights Council political approach IRNA 27 Oct 2012 -- Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, in a statement released warned about discrediting UN Human Rights Council by alleged politically motivated reports on Iran.
Sakharov Prize Winners US Dept. of State 26 Oct 2012
Saudi Cyber Attack Seen as Work of Amateur Hackers Backed by Iran VOA 25 Oct 2012 -- Digital security experts say a major August cyber-attack at Saudi Arabia's top oil company appears to be the work of amateur hackers working on behalf of a nation state, and several signs point to Iran as their sponsor.
Supreme Leader's message to Hajj pilgrims IRNA 25 Oct 2012 -- Full text of the Supreme Leader's message to Hajj pilgrims.
Judiciary Chief: We never said president cannot visit prisons IRNA 25 Oct 2012 -- IRI Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Amoli Larijani said we have never said that the president cannot visit the country’s prisons.
N. Korean Supreme People’s Council speaker asks for broader ties with Iran IRNA 25 Oct 2012 -- North Korean Supreme People’s Council Speaker Kim Yong Nam asked here Wednesday for broader ties with Iran.
Blessed bodies of seven sacred defense era pilots arrive in Mash’had IRNA 25 Oct 2012 -- Blessed bodies of seven sacred defense era martyred pilots arrived in Mash’had Wednesday, and were received warmly by people, police, and military force personnel and commanders.
U.S. Says It's Open To Iran Talks, But None Scheduled RFE/RL 24 Oct 2012 -- The White House says President Barack Obama is open to having bilateral talks with Iran about the Islamic republic’s nuclear program, but no such negotiations are currently scheduled.
Iran Dismisses Nuclear Arms Concerns RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2012 -- Tehran dismissed as irresponsible recent remarks by the French foreign minister who said Iran could acquire nuclear weapons next year.
Defense minister: Airship to be unveiled, new missiles will be test-fired soon IRNA 24 Oct 2012 -- Minister of Defense Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said Wednesday that Iran’s Armed Forces are to unveil an airship and test-fire new missiles within months.
Iran mulls cut to crude oil sale IRNA 24 Oct 2012 -- Iran is mulling a plan to cut crude oil sales to save value added coming from producing oil derivatives to supply to the market of 70 million population.
Concern Grows Among Iranians After US Debate Remarks VOA 24 Oct 2012 -- Iran was mentioned nearly 50 times during this week’s U.S. presidential debate, more than Afghanistan, Iraq and even China.
Press Conference by Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Situation in Iran, 24 October 2012 United Nations 24 Oct 2012
UN Monitor Cites Human Rights Abuses of Journalists, Lawyers in Iran VOA 24 Oct 2012 -- The United Nations expert charged with monitoring the human rights situation in Iran warns that there are “alarming trends” in the country’s human rights situation.
Moscow to Block Any Bid for Force Against Iran - Lavrov RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2012 -- Russia will scuttle any UN Security Council resolution that could be interpreted as allowing military action against Iran.
Lavrov: Iran nuclear program under IAEA supervision IRNA 23 Oct 2012 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Iran's nuclear program is under supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency and inspectors are making regular visits to Iranian nuclear sites.
Most Iranian Exiles Relocated From Northern Iraq Base RFE/RL 23 Oct 2012 -- The United Nations’ special representative for Iraq says 3,000 residents of the camp that's served as a base for an Iranian exile group have moved to a transit site.
Iran Warns Of Oil Export Halt If Hit With More Sanctions RFE/RL 23 Oct 2012 -- Iran's oil minister, Rostam Qasemi, says Tehran will stop exporting oil if Western powers impose any more economic sanctions against that country over its disputed nuclear program.
Dispute Between Ahmadinejad, Judiciary Festers Over Evin Prison Visit RFE/RL 23 Oct 2012 -- A day after Iran’s judiciary turned down a request by President Mahmud Ahmadinejad to visit Tehran’s Evin prison, the combative president has accused the judiciary of unconstitutional behavior.
MP says Majlis decided to question President IRNA 23 Oct 2012 -- Spokesman of the Majlis Presiding Board, Abdolreza Mesri said that Majlis decided to question President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
UN Investigator Hits Iran on Human Rights RFE/RL 23 Oct 2012 -- The United Nations special rapporteur for human rights in Iran says the Islamic republic continues to execute hundreds of people each year, and conditions are worsening in the country for religious and ethnic minorities, women and homosexuals.
Second Reactor At Iranian Nuclear Plant To Be Ready In 2013 RFE/RL 22 Oct 2012 -- The Russian company building Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant has said the second reactor for the plant will be ready for commissioning in March 2013.
Soltanieh: Iran not after nuclear arms IRNA 22 Oct 2012 -- Iran's permanent envoy to IAEA, Ali-Asghar Soltanieh, says Iran has never been after nuclear arms and will never do so in the future.
Iran's President Denied Visit To Evin Prison RFE/RL 22 Oct 2012 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has reportedly been denied permission to visit Tehran’s notorious Evin prison.
Iran Detains Potential Suicide Bomber at Border with Afghanistan IRNA 22 Oct 2012 -- Commander of Iranian border guards, Brigadier General Hossein Zolfaqari, announced that his forces have arrested a would-be suicide bomber along the border with Afghanistan.
U.S. Says No Direct Talks With Iran RFE/RL 21 Oct 2012 -- The White House has denied a New York Times report that the Obama administration has agreed to hold one-on-one talks with Iran on its nuclear program.
White House Denies Media Reports on US-Iran Bilateral Talks RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2012 -- Washington has not agreed with Tehran on direct bilateral talks concerning the controversial Iranian nuclear program.
US Lawmakers Clash on Iran Talks VOA 21 Oct 2012 -- U.S. lawmakers disagree on the utility of direct American negotiations with Iran over the country’s nuclear program.
Armed forces start maneuver in western Iran IRNA 21 Oct 2012 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps operation forces started a two-day maneuver in the Tange Kenesht district in this western province morning to demonstrate their defensive power.
Iran Hangs Three 'Terrorists' For 2010 Bombings RFE/RL 21 Oct 2012 -- Iran's judiciary says that it has hanged three men in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchistan Province for bombings in 2010 that killed 67 people.
Larijani: Foreign spying services behind Chabahar terrorist attack IRNA 21 Oct 2012 -- Speaker of the Majlis Larijani said that the recent terrorist attack in the southeastern city of Chabahar in Sistan-Baluchestan province was ordered by "certain spying services outside Iran."
Judiciary official: Agents involved in Chabahar bomb blast identified IRNA 21 Oct 2012 -- Prosecutor of Zahedan’s Public and Revolutionary Court Mohammad Morzieh said that those behine the October 19 bomb blast in the city of Chababar were identified and necessary measures have been started through Interpol for their arrest.
White House Denies Agreement for Iran Talks VOA 20 Oct 2012 -- The White House is denying a New York Times report that the United States and Iran have agreed to one-on-one talks for the first time on Iran's nuclear program.
Talks with Iran to be fulfilled after recognition of Tehran's nuclear rights, IAEO head IRNA 20 Oct 2012 -- Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Abbasi has said nuclear talks between Iran and the 5+1 member states would, definitely, be fulfilled after recognition of Tehran's nuclear rights.
US Targets Top al-Qaida Operatives in Iran VOA 20 Oct 2012 -- The U.S. State Department's decision to offer a reward of up to $12 million for information leading to the location of the top two al-Qaida operatives in Iran is seen as a sign of how serious Washington is about curtailing the group's activities in Iran.
FM spokesman dismisses new charges over Arbabsiar detention IRNA 20 Oct 2012 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast dismissed on Saturday US Attorney General's new charges over Mansour Arbabsiar detention.
U.S Defense Chief Calls Cyberspace Battlefront Of The Future RFE/RL 20 Oct 2012 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says cyberspace is the battlefield of the future.
Iran’s Feared Intelligence Ministry Launches Website RFE/RL 19 Oct 2012 -- The country’s Intelligence Ministry has launched a new website with a variety of content apparently aimed at informing, reassuring, and protecting ordinary Iranians.
Terrorist attack kills 2 people, injures 5 others in SE Iran IRNA 19 Oct 2012 -- A suicide bomber escaping from the security forces detonated his explosives near a mosque in southeastern Iran, killing two people and injuring five others.
Iranian Suicide Bomber Kills Two RFE/RL 19 Oct 2012 -- A suicide bomber blew himself up close to a mosque in Iran’s southern province of Sistan-Baluchistan, killing two people.
Rewards for Justice - al-Qaida Reward Offers US Dept. of State 18 Oct 2012
U.S. Offers $12 Million Reward Offered For Iran-Based Al-Qaeda Members RFE/RL 18 Oct 2012 -- The U.S. State Department is offering up to $12 million in rewards for information on two men it describes as members of an Al-Qaeda network operating in Iran.
Secretary Clinton Remarks on Energy Diplomacy in the 21st Century US Dept. of State 18 Oct 2012
Iran-UAE Island Dispute Could Escalate VOA 18 Oct 2012 -- Together, Abu Musa, Greater Tunbs and Lesser Tunbs amount to fewer than 26 square kilometers of sand and scrub.
Basij completely ready to bury enemies' dreams, IRGC official IRNA 18 Oct 2012 -- Lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said that Basij forces were completely prepared for a full-fledged defense against any threats.
Basij forces start maneuver in eastern Tehran IRNA 18 Oct 2012 -- Over 15,000 Basij forces and commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps started a three-day maneuver in an eastern district of this capital city morning to demonstrate their combat power against any possible attacks of enemies.
Man Pleads Guilty in New York to Conspiring with Iranian Military Officials to Assassinate Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United States US Dept. of Justice 17 Oct 2012
Iranian-American Pleads Guilty In Plot To Kill Saudi Ambassador RFE/RL 17 Oct 2012 -- An Iranian-American citizen has pleaded guilty to plotting with the Iranian military to kill the Saudi ambassador to the United States.
Guilty Plea in Plot to Kill Saudi Ambassador to US RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2012 -- An Iranian-American man pleaded guilty on Wednesday in a US federal court in New York City to plotting to assassinate the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States.
Iran’s Hero Pilot Says He's Being Forced Into Early Retirement RFE/RL 17 Oct 2012 -- Houshang Shahbazi, the Iranian airline captain who saved the lives of more than 100 passengers and crew by making an emergency landing in Tehran, says he’s been forced into early retirement.
Tehran Says New Sanctions Won't Force It Into Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 16 Oct 2012 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has said that new European Union sanctions on Iran won't force Tehran back into negotiations with world powers over its nuclear program.
EU Imposes Toughest Sanctions Against Iran VOA 16 Oct 2012 -- European Union governments imposed their toughest sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. EU and U.S. officials say sanctions are vital to curbing Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions.
S. Leader: Some people consider their election competitors as Great Satan IRNA 16 Oct 2012 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamene’ie said: “Some people consider their election competitors as Great Stan, while the Great Satan is US and Zionism, not a factional or an election competitor."
EU Strengthens Sanctions On Iran, Syria RFE/RL 15 Oct 2012 -- European Union foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg have adopted new economic sanctions against Iran and Syria and maintained existing measures against Belarus.
Hague Says U.K. Not Seeking Regime Change In Iran RFE/RL 15 Oct 2012 -- British Foreign Secretary William Hague has dismissed the notion that Britain is trying to force regime change in Iran.
FM spokesman: Iran's nuclear stance irrevocable IRNA 14 Oct 2012 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast on Sunday stressed that Iran's stance on its absolute nuclear rights is irrevocable.
Supreme Leader: Not following western models prerequisite for formation of Islamic life style IRNA 14 Oct 2012 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that having faith and restraining from imitating western life style would help establish and promote Islamic life style.
Iran welcomes int'l cooperation to upgrade cyber defense level IRNA 14 Oct 2012 -- Iran welcomes any moves to stop further expansion of cyber terrorism and upgrade level of cyber defense, an official said.
Navy fleets to demonstrate Iran's power in free waters: Commander IRNA 13 Oct 2012 -- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyri said on Saturday that navy fleets will further demonstrate Iran's might through their presence in free waters.
As Sanctions Bite, West And Tehran Play Risky Game RFE/RL 13 Oct 2012 -- Western sanctions are moving Iran's economy into unknown territory as they press Tehran to give up controversial nuclear activities.
Iran to Consider Outsourcing Uranium Enrichment RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2012 -- Iran does not rule out handing enrichment of uranium for its nuclear reactor in Tehran over to some other country if it gets firm guarantees of fuel supplies, a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
Iran Ready to Face Any Attack – Supreme Leader RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2012 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that based on Islamic principles Iran has no aggressive intents but its armed forces are ready to protect the nation against 'the aggressive illusions of the enemies,' Press TV reported.
Spokesman: Iran ready to show flexibility to remove West's concerns IRNA 12 Oct 2012 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mihman-parast said Iran is ready to show flexibility to remove the West's concerns, but this move should have reciprocal measure, too.
Supreme Leader: Iranian nation not to fall short against any aggression IRNA 12 Oct 2012 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Friday that Iranian nation does not favor aggression and invasion, while not coming short against any aggression.
UN Paints Bleak Rights Picture In Iran RFE/RL 12 Oct 2012 -- The UN human rights expert on Iran has painted a bleak picture of rights abuses in the Islamic Republic.
Iran's Supreme Leader Calls EU Support for Sanctions 'Foolish' VOA 10 Oct 2012 -- Iran's supreme leader has lashed out at European nations for supporting economic sanctions against his country in the latest salvo by an Iranian political leader responding to the country's currency crisis.
Supreme Leader: Iranians will overcome impacts of sanctions as they did in case of major problems so far IRNA 10 Oct 2012 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that Iranian nation will overcome impacts of sanctions as they did in the case of other major problems the western governments created for Iranians so far.
Terrorist MKO not a popular grouplet, senior commander IRNA 10 Oct 2012 -- A senior commander said the terrorist Mojahedeen-e Khalq Organization (MKO) has no place not only in Iraq but also among the world nations.
Actually, Iran Sanctions Aren't Working RFE/RL 10 Oct 2012 -- There are two misconceptions about sanctions on Iran and the country’s currency crisis: one, that sanctions are the only cause for the rial’s free fall in value last week. And two, that sanctions are achieving their strategic objectives.
Iranian diplomat says Iran has not sent arms to Syria via Iraq IRNA 10 Oct 2012 -- Iran's consul in Basra Hamid-Reza Mokhtasabadi on Wednesday ruled out rumors that Iran had shipped arms to Syria via Iraq.
US seeking MKO revival, defense minister IRNA 09 Oct 2012 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said the US is seeking revival of the terrorist Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) which is declining.
Study: Iran Could Produce Enough Uranium for Bomb in 2 Months VOA 08 Oct 2012 -- A U.S. security institute that advises Washington policy makers says Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium for a nuclear bomb in as little as two months from now, but would need additional time to make the device itself.
Iran ready to be present in Atlantic, Pacific Oceans, South Pole- Navy commander IRNA 08 Oct 2012 -- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari on Monday expressed the Iranian Navy's readiness to be present in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans as well as the South Pole.
President: Enemies' plot will never damage nation's self-confidence IRNA 06 Oct 2012 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday that the obstacles created by the enemies would never damage Iranian nation's self-confidence.
Iran has not put forward nine-step proposal to G5+1 IRNA 06 Oct 2012 -- Iran has not put forward nine-step proposal to Group 5+1, Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili said on Saturday.
Baqeri: G5+1's constructive reply to Iran a base for new talks IRNA 06 Oct 2012 -- Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Baqeri on Saturday said G5+1's constructive response to Iranian proposals can be a base for new round of nuclear talks between the two sides.
Iran to attend MENWFZ conference if Israel accepts NPT: Soltanieh IRNA 06 Oct 2012 -- Iran could attend The Middle East Nuclear Weapon Free Zone (MENWFZ) Conference only if Zionist regime accepts to sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Iran's Ambassador to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asghar Soltanieh said here on Friday.
Iraqi Inspection of Iranian Flights US Dept. of State 05 Oct 2012
Average Iranians Struggling To Make Ends Meet Amid Currency Crisis RFE/RL 05 Oct 2012 -- The Iranian currency is in a free fall, the economy is in shambles, and Iranian citizens across the country are bearing the brunt.
Afghan Currency-Exchange Window Closing For Iranians RFE/RL 05 Oct 2012 -- Facing a crippling currency crisis, Iranian businesses and individuals are looking for ways to protect their assets and ease their financial woes.
Iran Jams VOA's Satellite Broadcasts VOA 05 Oct 2012 -- The government-appointed board that oversees Voice of America and other U.S.-sponsored broadcasts has responded with outrage to the latest incidence of satellite jamming of international Persian-language broadcasts by the Iranian government
Ahmadinejad: No one can decide on behalf of Syrian nation IRNA 04 Oct 2012 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said ending Syrian crisis basically is possible thru national understanding.
Tehran Jamming Foreign Broadcasts RFE/RL 04 Oct 2012 -- U.S. international broadcasting into Iran is being jammed again.
Sixteen Arrested for Role in Iran's Currency Crisis VOA 04 Oct 2012 -- On Thursday, Tehran’s attorney general said 16 people had been arrested for their alleged “disruption of the currency market."
Shops Remain Closed After Iran Currency Clashes VOA 04 Oct 2012 -- Shops in the Iranian capital's main bazaar have mostly remained shut Thursday, a day after riot police clashed with protesters upset by the plunge in the nation's currency, the rial.
Development of Iran-Iraq defense ties will contribute to regional peace, stability: Iraqi premier IRNA 03 Oct 2012 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said that expansion of Tehran-Baghdad defense cooperation is the main contributor to peace and stability of the entire region.
Iran, Iraq call for enhanced defense cooperation IRNA 03 Oct 2012 -- Iranian Minister of Defense and Logistics of Armed Forces Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahidi and Iraqi Defense Minister Sadun ad-Dulaimi called for enhanced defense cooperation.
Iran, Iraq to review defense ties IRNA 03 Oct 2012 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said Wednesday that he is to exchange views with the Iraqi officials on avenues to bolster bilateral defense cooperation.
Tehran Clashes Reported As Iran Rounds Up Moneychangers RFE/RL 03 Oct 2012 -- Tehran's Grand Bazaar has been closed down as the authorities cracked down on what they say are black-market currency traders in the Iranian capital.
Iranian Police, Protesters Clash Over Currency Plunge VOA 03 Oct 2012 -- Witnesses in Iran's capital say police have clashed with protesters who were speaking out against a plunge in the nation's currency.
Baku Rejects Notion Of Aiding Attacks On Neighbors RFE/RL 02 Oct 2012 -- The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry says no country will ever be permitted to use that country's soil for strikes against its neighbors.
Ahmadinejad Deflects Criticism as Rial Spirals VOA 02 Oct 2012 -- As the Iranian rial continued to tumble to new lows, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attempted to deflect internal criticism that his policies are contributing to the decline.
Ahmadinejad Blames West, Opposition For Currency Plunge RFE/RL 02 Oct 2012 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has blamed the West and the opposition for the steep plunge in the value of the country's currency.
Mehmanparast urges punishment for western firms having helped Saddam chemical weapons program IRNA 02 Oct 2012 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast called for punishment of western firms which helped chemical weapons program of the toppled Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
1st domestic airborne mine detecting robot invented IRNA 02 Oct 2012 -- An Iranian inventor successfully manufactured the country's first airborne mine detecting robot which is capable of discovering and defusing mines one-meter deep in the ground.
UN human rights office speaks out against increasing clamp down on critical voices in Iran UN News Centre 02 Oct 2012 -- The United Nations human rights office voiced serious concern at the arrest and imprisonment of several prominent human rights defenders, journalists and political activists in Iran.
Iran Reiterates Readiness for More Talks RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2012 -- Iran's envoy to Moscow Seyyed Mahmoud-Reza Sajjadi reaffirmed Tehran’s readiness to hold constructive talks with the P5+1.
Ahmadinejad's Cameraman Seeks Asylum In U.S. RFE/RL 01 Oct 2012 -- A cameraman who was accompanying Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad to the United States for the UN General Assembly in New York last week has defected.
Plunging Currency Adds to Iran's Woes VOA 01 Oct 2012 -- The long, steady decline of the Iranian rial took a precipitous turn Monday, with the currency falling more than 17 percent in trading.
Iran's Currency Tumbles On Forex Markets RFE/RL 01 Oct 2012 -- Iran's rial currency plunged more than 7 percent in open-market trading on October 1, falling to a new all-time low of 32,250 rial to the U.S. dollar.

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