January 2013 - Iran Special Weapons News

Russia Urges Iran Again to Halt Nuclear Enrichment RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2013 -- Russia and other UN Security Council members have again urged Iran to freeze its uranium enrichment program.
Iran’s move to upgrade centrifuges legal: Russian FM IRNA 31 Jan 2013 -- Iran’s move to upgrade centrifuges is within legal limits, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Defiant Iran Plans to Speed Nuclear Fuel Work VOA 31 Jan 2013 -- Iran has announced plans to install and operate advanced uranium-enrichment machines in what would be a technological leap allowing it to significantly speed up activity the West fears could be put to developing a nuclear weapon.
Iran Plans Nuclear Equipment Upgrade VOA 31 Jan 2013 -- Iran is planning to install new equipment at its main nuclear enrichment facility that could refine uranium much faster than its current machines.
Diplomats Say Iran To Speed Up Nuclear Enrichment RFE/RL 31 Jan 2013 -- Western diplomats say Iran intends to greatly increase the speed of its uranium-enrichment program.
IRGC to sue US for illegal entry of its drones into Iranian territories IRNA 31 Jan 2013 -- Deputy for legal and parliamentary affairs of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Brigadier General Mohammadreza Yazdi said the IRGC is planning to sue the US for the illegal entry of its drones into the Iranian territories.
Joint regional strategy stressed to fright terrorism IRNA 31 Jan 2013 -- Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman here Malik stressed need for joint regional cooperation to fight the menace of terrorism in the region.
FM spokesman warns of enemy plots to create crisis before or after presidential elections IRNA 31 Jan 2013 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said that enemies are stepping up pressure on Iran to create crisis like the one they created after the previous presidential elections in Iran.
EU's Ashton 'Concerned' Over Arrests Of Iranian Journalists RFE/RL 31 Jan 2013 -- European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has expressed concern over a recent wave of arrests of journalists in Iran.
IAEA Sees No Sign Of Explosion At Iranian Site RFE/RL 30 Jan 2013 -- The UN's nuclear watchdog says it has seen no sign of an explosion at one of Iran's nuclear facilities.
IAEA spokesperson: No explosion in Fordow IRNA 30 Jan 2013 -- International Atomic Energy Agency Spokesperson Gill Tudor declared that no explosion has occurred at Fordow nuclear installation.
EU Invites Iran for New Nuclear Talks Again RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2013 -- The European External Action Service has invited Iran to hold a new round of talks on its controversial nuclear program in February.
Iran Navy Starts 3-Day Drills in Persian Gulf RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2013 -- The Iranian Navy on Wednesday launched a three-day exercise in the Persian Gulf to rehearse rapid deployment in crisis.
Iran Crude Oil Exports Rise to Highest Since EU Sanctions VOA 30 Jan 2013 -- Iran's crude oil exports in December leapt to their highest level since European Union sanctions took effect last July.
Iran's Intelligence Ministry Says More Journalists Could Be Detained RFE/RL 30 Jan 2013 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry has accused more than a dozen journalists, arrested over the weekend, of being members of "one of the biggest media networks" linked to the West.
Intelligence Ministry says reporters arrested for liaison with foreign media IRNA 30 Jan 2013 -- Intelligence Ministry said in a statement that the reporters had been arrested for liaison with foreign media, naming the BBC.
Changes To Iran's Election Law Seen As Attempt To Prevent Ahmadinejad Influence RFE/RL 30 Jan 2013 -- Iran's Guardians Council has approved changes to the country’s election law that significantly diminish the government’s authority over elections.
U.S. Questions Iran 'Monkey Launch' RFE/RL 29 Jan 2013 -- The United States says Iran may have violated a United Nations resolution if its claims of successfully launching a live monkey to the edge of space are true.
Iranian Guardians Council Approves Watered-Down Election Law RFE/RL 29 Jan 2013 -- Iran's top legislative body, the Guardians Council, has approved a new election law that strips the Interior Ministry of responsibility for organizing elections.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Concerned By Confirmation of Ahwazi Activists' Death Sentences RFE/RL 29 Jan 2013 -- EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton says she is greatly concerned that the Iranian High Court has upheld the sentences of five Ahwazi Arab activists who could face imminent execution.
Interview: Levinson Lawyer Urges Iran To Investigate Local Contact RFE/RL 29 Jan 2013 -- Mohammad-Hossein Aghasi, the Tehran-based lawyer for the family of the former FBI agent who went missing in Iran in 2007, Robert Levinson, says Tehran should question another American allegedly involved in the case.
Iran Claims to Launch Live Monkey into Space VOA 28 Jan 2013 -- Iran said it had launched a live monkey into space, seeking to show off missile delivery systems that are alarming to the West given Tehran's parallel advances in nuclear technology.
Iran 'Sends Monkey Into Space' RFE/RL 28 Jan 2013 -- Iran has reportedly sent a monkey into space.
Iran Launches Monkey Into Space RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2013 -- Iran has successfully launched a bio-capsule with a live monkey into space.
Iran places Pioneer Explorer Satellite into space IRNA 28 Jan 2013 -- Iran launched Pioneer Explorer Satellite and placed it into space, taking a giant stride in the field of space bio-research, Public Relations Department at Iran Aerospace Organization said.
Russia Says World Powers, Iran Must Stop Arguing About Meeting Venue RFE/RL 28 Jan 2013 -- Russia is calling on global powers and Iran to stop arguing and agree on a venue for talks on Tehran's nuclear program.
Differences Over Venue Delay Iran Plus Six Meeting - Lavrov RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2013 -- Iran and Western powers should stop behaving “like little children” and agree on a venue for future nuclear talks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
FM rejects Ashton claim that Iran is wasting time IRNA 28 Jan 2013 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi rejected claim made by European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton accusing Tehran of wasting time.
World Powers Ask Iran To Meet In February For Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 28 Jan 2013 -- Global powers have asked Iran to meet in February to discuss its nuclear program.
Salehi: Astana, Bern ready for hosting Iran-G5+1 talks IRNA 28 Jan 2013 -- Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi stated that Kazakhstan Republic and Switzerland have declared their readiness to host Tehran and world powers’ nuclear talks.
Jewish Groups Slam Argentina-Iran 'Truth Commission' RFE/RL 28 Jan 2013 -- World Jewish groups have denounced plans by Argentina and Iran to form a commission to investigate the deadly 1994 bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish community center.
Iran Renews Media Crackdown Ahead Of June Vote RFE/RL 28 Jan 2013 -- Iran has renewed its crackdown on the press less than five months before the country’s June 14 presidential vote.
Iran Jails Journalists for Foreign Cooperation VOA 28 Jan 2013 -- Iran has arrested a dozen journalists accused of cooperating with foreign Persian-language media organizations, in what appears to be a coordinated crackdown on the press.
UN human rights experts urge Iran to halt execution of five activists UN News Centre 28 Jan 2013 -- A group of United Nations independent experts urged Iran to halt the execution of five activists belonging to the Ahwazi Arab minority.
U.S. Confirms Pastor Sentenced To 8 Years In Iran RFE/RL 28 Jan 2013 -- The U.S. State Department has confirmed that Iranian authorities have sentenced an American Christian pastor of Iranian origin to eight years in prison.
Iran denies explosion in Fordo enrichment facility IRNA 27 Jan 2013 -- There has been no explosion in Fordo nuclear Facility, the deputy head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization Seyyed Shamseddin Barbroudi said on Sunday.
West's explosion claim, propaganda on occasion of nuclear talks: MP IRNA 27 Jan 2013 -- Claim of explosion in Fordo enrichment facility is another West's propaganda on the occasion of Iran and G5+1 negotiations, the head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran's Majlis (Parliament) Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Sunday.
FM: Warships maintain Iranian vessels security in int'l waters IRNA 27 Jan 2013 -- Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said that the presence of Iranian warships in the Red Sea and other international waters is aimed at providing the security of Iran's ships traveling in the international waters.
Defense minister opens mass production line of anti-aircraft system IRNA 27 Jan 2013 -- Minister of Defense Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi on Sunday inaugurated mass production line of anti-aircraft system in the country.
Iran: Syrian army should not be weakened IRNA 26 Jan 2013 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said on Saturday that Syrian Army, the vanguard of campaign against Zionist regime should not be weakened.
Larijani blames extremist groups for Syria problems IRNA 26 Jan 2013 -- Majlis Speaker Ali-Larijani said on Saturday that extremist groups in Syria should be blamed for current problems in that country.
Defense minister proposes establishing Islamic military organization IRNA 26 Jan 2013 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi has proposed establishing a military organization comprising armed forces of the Islamic states to defend the oppressed across the world.
Kerry: Iran Must Comply With Nuclear Inspections VOA 24 Jan 2013 -- President Obama's choice as the next secretary of state said Iran must comply with inspections of its nuclear facilities. Massachusetts Senator John Kerry testified before congressional colleagues as part of the process to confirm him as America's top diplomat.
Regional states should prevent foreign intervention: Iran Defense minister IRNA 24 Jan 2013 -- Regional countries should prevent the influence of dominant powers in their internal affairs, Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said on Thursday.
Iran criticizes Canada for claims at UN against Tehran's peaceful nuclear program IRNA 24 Jan 2013 -- Iran's Representative to the United Nations Mohammad Ali Mottaqinejad Wednesday afternoon criticized biased remarks made by the Canadian permanent envoy to the UN against Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
Understanding foes, wise pathology, needed for Unity Roadmap IRNA 24 Jan 2013 -- Head of IRI Joint Chief of Staff Brigadier General Seyyed Hassan Firouzabadi said here Wednesday today understanding enemies and wise pathology are prerequisites for drafting a roadmap for Islamic unity.
Lavrov: IAEA visit of Parchin not to yield any unexpected result IRNA 24 Jan 2013 -- Russian Foreign Minister said here Wednesday IAEA inspectors have already visited Iran's Parching site once and therefore, a second visit of it cannot yield any unexpected results.
Kerry: Iran Must Comply With Nuclear Inspections VOA 24 Jan 2013 -- President Obama's choice to be the next secretary of state says Iran must comply with inspections of its nuclear facilities. Massachusetts Senator John Kerry testified before Congressional colleagues as part of the process to confirm him as America's top diplomat.
Soltanieh urges IAEA to accept reality of nuclear Iran IRNA 23 Jan 2013 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has to accept the reality of a nuclear Iran, Iran's Ambassador to the IAEA Ali Asghar Soltanieh said in an exclusive interview with IRNA in Berlin.
Official cautions against enemy attempts to influence Iran's upcoming presidential election IRNA 23 Jan 2013 -- Deputy Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Naser Dehghan on Wednesday warned against the enemy's attempts to influence the upcoming presidential elections in Iran, urging the Iranian nation to remain vigilant.
Lavrov Warns Against Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Sites RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2013 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday warned against the idea of strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, as Israel's incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reelected to his post for a third term with a promise he would do all he could to prevent Iran getting a nuclear bomb.
Iran Detains Slovak for Suspected Espionage RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2013 -- A Slovakian national was detained in Iran on suspicion of espionage, the TASR-Slovakia news agency reported on Tuesday.
Larijani: Iran will give crushing response to any attack on nuclear installations IRNA 22 Jan 2013 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that since Iran's peaceful nuclear program is of indigenous origin, it cannot be destroyed by any attack and Iran will give a crushing response to any aggression.
West used US elections as pretext to stall Iran talks: Soltanieh IRNA 22 Jan 2013 -- The West used the US presidential elections as a ''pretext'' to stall the P5 plus 1 talks with Tehran, Iran's Ambassdor to the International Átomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said here Monday evening.
Israel Votes As Hope For Renewed Peace Process Remains Dim RFE/RL 21 Jan 2013 -- The economy and Iran's disputed nuclear program are the key issues on the agenda as Israeli voters head to the polls on January 22.
Iranian Ammunition Surfaces in African Conflicts VOA 21 Jan 2013 -- For years, unmarked ammunition has been turning up in some of Africa's bloodiest conflict zones — Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast.
Iran, Oman to hold joint naval drill IRNA 21 Jan 2013 -- District Commander of Iran's Navy Captain Omid Golestaneh said that the Islamic Republic of Iran and Oman will hold joint naval drill in waters off Bandar Abbass port city.
Iran dispatches new fleet of warships to Northern Indian Ocean IRNA 21 Jan 2013 -- The Iranian Navy's 24th fleet, including two destroyers named 'Sabalan' and 'Kharg', were dispatched from the first naval zone on an extraterritorial mission to the Northern Indian Ocean.
Jamaran destroyer back home from mission in int'l waters IRNA 21 Jan 2013 -- First home-made destroyer, Jamaran was back home on Sunday from its 68-day mission in international waters.
Iran not to give up its rights in Caspian Sea IRNA 19 Jan 2013 -- Iran would never give up its rights in the Caspian Sea and is fully committed to international conventions and agreements, said a senior parliamentarian Saturday.
IAEA, Iran Fail to Reach Deal on Nuclear Inspections VOA 18 Jan 2013 -- The chief United Nations nuclear inspector says no deal has been reached with Iran to investigate its controversial nuclear program, but that a meeting will take place next month.
No date, venue set for Iran-5+1 talks: FM IRNA 18 Jan 2013 -- Date and venue for talks between Iran and the Group 5+1 have not been decided as yet.
Russia stresses talks between Iran, 5+1 in near future IRNA 18 Jan 2013 -- Russia said it is trying to firm up plans for a new round of talks this month between global powers and Iran on Tehran's nuclear program.
Iran: UN welcomes temporary release of imprisoned human rights defender UN News Centre 18 Jan 2013 -- The United Nations human rights office welcomed the temporary release of lawyer and human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh.
No Sign of Breakthrough After Iran-IAEA Nuclear Talks VOA 17 Jan 2013 -- Senior U.N. nuclear inspectors and Iran ended two days of talks in Tehran with no sign of a breakthroug.
Tehran, IAEA End Talks With No Sign Of Breakthrough RFE/RL 17 Jan 2013 -- Senior inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Iranian officials have ended two days of talks in Tehran with no sign of a breakthrough.
Iran, IAEA choose February for next round of talks IRNA 17 Jan 2013 -- Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) agreed to meet again in February.
Iran's Supreme Leader Unintentionally Triggers Online Interest In 'Free Elections' RFE/RL 17 Jan 2013 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei shot himself in the foot last week when he called for an end to public demands for free elections.
Jailed Iranian Lawyer Temporarily Released RFE/RL 17 Jan 2013 -- Jailed Iranian lawyer and human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh has been temporarily freed by the authorities.
IAEA To Push For Access In Iran RFE/RL 16 Jan 2013 -- Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are due to hold talks in Tehran on Iran's controversial nuclear program.
Iran, World Powers to Resume Nuclear Talks VOA 16 Jan 2013 -- An Iranian news agency said that Iran and six world powers would resume talks over the Islamic state's nuclear program in late January.
President Ahmadinejad: Human rights, nuclear issues tools for enemies to extend hostility against Iran IRNA 16 Jan 2013 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that issues such as the human rights and Iran’s nuclear activities were just tools in the hands of the enemies of the country to extend their hostility against the Iranian nation.
President calls for changes in economic structures to confront sanctions IRNA 16 Jan 2013 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stressed the need for changes in the country’s economic structures to confront sanctions.
Iran Navy to Deploy to Mediterranean RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2013 -- Iran will deploy a fleet of warships to the Mediterranean Sea, Navy chief Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said.
Iran's Monkey Rocket Plans Continue A Rich History Of Primate Space Travel RFE/RL 16 Jan 2013 -- Tehran is planning to send a live monkey into space after a previous failed attempt.
Iran Parliament Mulls New Restrictions On Women's Travel RFE/RL 16 Jan 2013 -- The national security committee of the Iranian parliament is considering a bill that could place further limits on the already restricted right of Iranian women to travel.
UN Nuclear Experts to Visit Tehran VOA 15 Jan 2013 -- United Nations nuclear watchdog experts will visit Tehran Wednesday with hopes of furthering their investigation into Iran's controversial nuclear program.
IAEA Seeks Parchin Access, Tehran Says No RFE/RL 15 Jan 2013 -- The head of an IAEA delegation says he hopes to win access to Iran's Parchin military complex during talks in Tehran this week.
Supreme Leader’s Fatwa banning nuclear arms ultimate guideline for Iran IRNA 15 Jan 2013 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said the religious edict issued by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei banning production, proliferation, use and stockpiling of nuclear arms is the ultimate guideline for Iran.
Iran refutes reports on intrusion of US fighter planes into Iranian airspace IRNA 15 Jan 2013 -- Deputy commander of Iran Army's Khatam al-Anbiya air defense base Brigadier General Shahrokh Shahram refuted rumors that some US fighter planes have entered Iran's airspace.
Iran Tells Reporters: Quit Working For Outsiders RFE/RL 15 Jan 2013 -- Relatives of political journalist Ali Asgar Ramezanpour, who works from London, say they have been told by Iran's intelligence officials to "tell him to quit his activities and return to Iran or expect more pressure."
Spanish company rules out accusation of selling nuclear equipment to Iranall Company IRNA 12 Jan 2013 -- A Spanish company producing industrial devices has denied the accusation that nuclear equipment has been sold to Iran.
Iran will defeat enemies in economic war: Speaker IRNA 11 Jan 2013 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran will defeat enemies in economic war, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Friday.
Iranian, Egyptian Foreign Ministers Meet in Cairo VOA 10 Jan 2013 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi held meetings in Cairo Thursday with Egypt's president and foreign minister. Salehi was in the Egyptian capital to discuss the conflict in Syria and improving relations between Egypt and Iran.
New Talks Loom Over Iran's Controversial Nuclear Program VOA 10 Jan 2013 -- With a looming threat from Israel of military action against Iran, Iranian and international diplomats are expected to try again in coming weeks after a seven-month hiatus to open negotiations over Iran's controversial nuclear program.
U.S. Says Banks Must Guard Against Tehran Sanctions Evasion RFE/RL 10 Jan 2013 -- The U.S. Treasury Department is calling on U.S. banks to more closely monitor financial exchange houses and trading companies in the Middle East and elsewhere for Iranian attempts to circumvent economic sanctions.
Australia Imposes New Iran Sanctions Over Nuclear Issue RFE/RL 10 Jan 2013 -- Australia has announced an expansion of sanctions against Iran over the Islamic republic's nuclear program.
Iranians Freed in Syria Expected Home Thursday VOA 10 Jan 2013 -- A group of 48 Iranians held hostage by Syrian rebels are expected to fly back to Iran Thursday after being freed in a prisoner swap with President Bashar al-Assad's government.
UK Businessman Convicted for Attempted Arms-to-Iran Deal RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2013 -- A court in Texas sentenced to almost three years in prison a retired UK businessman who admitted trying to sell weapon parts to Iran, BBC said on Thursday.
Syrian Rebels Free 48 Iranians For 2,130 Government-Held Prisoners RFE/RL 09 Jan 2013 -- Syrian rebels have freed 48 Iranians in exchange for 2,130 prisoners held by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian Rebels Free Iranians in Prisoner Exchange VOA 09 Jan 2013 -- A group of 48 Iranians held hostage by Syrian rebels since early August has arrived at a Damascus hotel after being freed for more than 2,000 prisoners detained by President Bashar al-Assad's government.
If IAEA recognizes Iran's rights, talks will bring positive outcome- AEOI chief IRNA 09 Jan 2013 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Fereydoun Abbasi Davani said Wednesday that the future talks will enjoy positive outcome if representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency recognize Iran's rights.
Iran Willing to Resume Nuclear Talks as Sanctions Bite Hard VOA 09 Jan 2013 -- Iran says it is prepared to return to talks, possibly later this month, with major world powers over its nuclear program. As the country's uranium enrichment program continues, Western countries have tightened economic sanctions against Tehran.
Wife Of Former FBI Agent Missing In Iran Talks About 'New' Photos RFE/RL 08 Jan 2013 -- The family of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, who disappeared during a March 2007 visit to the Iranian island of Kish, has released new photographs of him in captivity.
Iran is the leading missile power in the region, says Deputy Defense Minister IRNA 08 Jan 2013 -- Iran is the leading missile power in the region, senior defense official said on Tuesday.
Supreme Leader warns against enemies plots on eve of 11th presidential election IRNA 08 Jan 2013 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday warned against enemies' plots on the eve of the 11th presidential elections, slated for June.
Ahmadinejad: Iran relies on own capabilities in reconstructing country IRNA 08 Jan 2013 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that domestic capabilities are the best means to reconstruct the country.
US strategy in ME is to create religious discord, IRGC official IRNA 08 Jan 2013 -- Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Mahmood Chaharbaghi said the latest US strategy in the Middle East is to sow religious discord among Muslims.
FM spokesman: Iran ready to remove concerns if reaches agreement with IAEA IRNA 08 Jan 2013 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Iran is ready to remove concerns of the International Atomic Energy Agency if it reaches agreement with the nuclear watchdog entailing Iran's full rights to peaceful nuclear activities.
Supreme Leader warns against enemies plots on verge of elections IRNA 08 Jan 2013 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday warned against plots hatched by enemies of the Islamic Iran on the threshold of the country's next presidential elections, slated for June 14.
Iran supports Assad initiative for resolution of Syrian crisis: FM IRNA 07 Jan 2013 -- Iran supports Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's political initiative for the resolution of this country's crisis, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said in a statement released here on Sunday.
Assad's initiative deserves regional, international support, FM official IRNA 07 Jan 2013 -- Foreign Ministry Deputy for Arab and Africa Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian stressed the need to support the Syrian president's initiative, stressing the plan put forward by President Bashar al-Assad deserves regional and international support.
Iran supports peace plan put forward by Syrian president IRNA 07 Jan 2013 -- Iran on Monday backed the peace plan put forward by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to end violence and terrorism in Syria.
Iran 'Supports' Assad's Peace Plan RIA Novosti 07 Jan 2013 -- Iran has backed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's new peace initiative, rejected by the Syrian opposition and the West, the Foreign Ministery said on Monday.
Iran will not let Resistance be weakened, Jazayeri IRNA 07 Jan 2013 -- A military commander said Monday that Iran will not let the arrogant powers weaken resistance movement in the region.
US unable to restrict Iran's soft power: Commander IRNA 07 Jan 2013 -- US is not able to restrict Iran's soft power by spreading Iranophobia, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces for Basij and Defense Culture Brigadier General Massoud Jazzayeri said here on Sunday.
Iran's SNSC Secretary, Afghan FM stress expansion of relations IRNA 06 Jan 2013 -- Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed Jalili and Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Zalmai Rasul, in a meeting here on Sunday, stressed bolstering and reinvigorating of ties between the two countries.
Jalili: Iran-Afghanistan relations consolidated IRNA 06 Jan 2013 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed Jalili in a meeting with President Hamid Karzai here on Saturday afternoon called mutual relations consolidated based on deep historical friendship in the days of happiness and sadness.
Karzai: Iran-Afghanistan relations in an excellent level IRNA 06 Jan 2013 -- President Hamid Karzai in a meeting with Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili said that relations between the two countries in recent years have deepened and are in an excellent level now.
Iran reaffirms commitment to NPT, says will not give up its nuclear rights IRNA 06 Jan 2013 -- Director of Iran's Nuclear Energy Organization, Fereydoon Abbasi said on Sunday that Iran will not give up its nuclear rights, reaffirming commitment to Non-Proliferation Treaty and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Karzai: Iran-Afghanistan relations in an excellent level IRNA 05 Jan 2013 -- President Hamid Karzai in a meeting with Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili said that relations between the two countries in recent years have deepened and are in an excellent level now.
Jalili: Iran-Afghanistan relations consolidated IRNA 05 Jan 2013 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed Jalili in a meeting with President Hamid Karzai here on Saturday afternoon called mutual relations consolidated based on deep historical friendship in the days of happiness and sadness.
Senior cleric: Iran won't bow out by enemy's economic pressure IRNA 04 Jan 2013 -- Tehran Substitute Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Movahedi Kermani said enemies' economic pressure against Iran, like pressures they imposed on people during the 8-year war with Iraq's Saddam, would not make nation bow out.
Jalili undelines Iran's right to peaceful nuclear technology IRNA 04 Jan 2013 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed Jalili once again on Friday reiterated Iran's right to having access to peaceful nuclear energy within the framework of non-proliferation treaty (NPT).
Iran committed to resist enemy pressures, sanctions: IRGC Commander IRNA 04 Jan 2013 -- The Iranian nation is committed to resist against the hegemonic powers' pressures and sanctions, Supreme Leader's coordinating representative at the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said here on Thursday.
Maneuver 'Velayat 91' a display of Iran's defensive ability IRNA 02 Jan 2013 -- Navy Commander called maneuver 'Velayat 91' as a display of Iran's navy defensive abilities and a message of peace and friendship to regional countries.
Iranian advanced combat helicopter becomes operational IRNA 02 Jan 2013 -- The advanced combat helicopter dubbed 'Toofan 2' became operational on Wednesday.
Iran decries Western governments analysis about sanctions on Iran IRNA 02 Jan 2013 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Wednesday derided the western governments for looking at sanctions as a leverage to get concession from Iran.
Mehmanparast: Bushehr power plant operating in routine, normal manner IRNA 01 Jan 2013 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said that the Bushehr power plant is operating in a routine and normal manner.
No agreement made on date, venue of next talks with 5+1 IRNA 01 Jan 2013 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday no agreement has been made on date or venue of the next round of talks between the G5+1 and Iran.
Nour missile successfully test-fired IRNA 01 Jan 2013 -- The indigenous surface-to-surface Nour missile has been successfully test-fired by the Iranian Navy on the fifth day of the Velayat 91 drills underway in the country's southern territorial waters off this Persian Gulf province.
Iran Navy successfully test-fires Qader missile on 5th day of Velayat 91 drill IRNA 01 Jan 2013 -- Iranian Naval forces have successfully test-fired the indigenous surface (coast)-to-sea Qader missile on the fifth day of the Velayat 91 drills underway in Iran's southern territorial waters off this Persian Gulf province.
Sayyari: No movements in region possible out of Iran's surveillance IRNA 01 Jan 2013 -- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said there is no need for the presence of any ultra-regional countries to guarantee security in the region.

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