April 2013 - Iran Special Weapons News

Ahmadinejad: Peace-loving Iranian nation will cut off hands of ill-wishers IRNA 30 Apr 2013 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad honored National Persian Gulf Day.
Rafsanjani Gets More Vocal On Iran's Policies, Presidential Run RFE/RL 30 Apr 2013 -- Former Iranian President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has become increasingly vocal about the country's domestic and foreign policies.
Hopeful criticizes Ahmadinejad for inattention to employment, production PressTV 30 Apr 2013 -- Presidential hopeful Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi has slammed the administration of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Shariatmadari runs on independent ticket PressTV 30 Apr 2013 -- Iran’s former minister of commerce, Mohammad Shariatmadari, says he is running for the presidency on an independent ticket as reformists have so far failed to reach an agreement to nominate him as their candidate.
Supreme Leader’s Speech at Inauguration of Islamic Awakening and Ulama Conference PressTV 29 Apr 2013 -- The following is the full text of the speech delivered on April 29, 2013 by Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in a meeting at Inauguration of Islamic Awakening and Ulama Conference.
AEOI Chief: Iran to produce 2,000 MW of N. electricity by yearend IRNA 29 Apr 2013 -- Vice-President and Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Abbasi said that a total of 2,000 megawatts of nuclear electricity will be produced by the end of current Iranian year.
Number of Iranian presidential hopefuls passes 20 PressTV 29 Apr 2013 -- More than 20 hopefuls have so far announced their bids to join the race to succeed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Two Iranian presidential hopefuls outline plans Iran Press TV 28 Apr 2013 -- Two Iranian presidential hopefuls have outlined more details about their plans as the June 14 election approaches.
Policy of détente to top agenda of presidential hopeful Velayati Iran Press TV 28 Apr 2013 -- Presidential hopeful Ali Akbar Velayati says he will pursue a policy of détente with neighboring countries should he win the June election.
Iran to unveil indigenous S-300 missiles: Army cmdr. Iran Press TV 28 Apr 2013 -- A senior official of Iran Army says the country will unveil an indigenous Bavar-373 missile defense system, which is similar to the Russian S-300, during the next Iranian calendar year which begins March 21, 2014.
Bahonar says five to six presidential hopefuls should run for presidency Iran Press TV 28 Apr 2013 -- So far there are around twenty would-be candidates who have announced their bids to run for president in Iran.
Red lines set for presidential hopefuls: Top cleric Iran Press TV 28 Apr 2013 -- Tehran Interim Friday Prayers Leader Kazem Seddiqi says there are red lines in the country's upcoming presidential election and that no one is above the law.
Supreme Leader: Next president must honor commitment to Constitution and not to surrender to bullying powers IRNA 27 Apr 2013 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that the next president must honor commitment to Constitution and not to surrender to bullying powers.
Salehi urges Ashton to speedily announce results of lobbying with 5+1 members IRNA 27 Apr 2013 -- Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi urged the EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton to speedily announce the results of her lobbying with member states of the 5+1.
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Iran favors interaction with P5+1: Foreign Minister Iran Press TV 26 Apr 2013 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has reiterated Tehran's stance in favor of interaction and against confrontation in talks with the P5+1 group of world powers, stressing that the negotiations should be based on wisdom and logic.
Iran will answer enemies' threats in battlefield: Iran gen. Iran Press TV 26 Apr 2013 -- Iran Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Majid Bokaei says if the enemies of the Islamic Republic make a mistake, they will receive their response in the battlefield.
Strong participation in election will foil enemies' plots: Mottaki Iran Press TV 26 Apr 2013 -- Iran's presidential hopeful Manouchehr Mottaki says a massive turnout in the upcoming election in June will thwart the enemies' plots against the country.
Iranian Army's Ground Forces to test new equipment: Top Gen. Iran Press TV 26 Apr 2013 -- The Iranian Army Ground Forces' second-in-command says the country will unveil new domestically developed weapons and equipment during the upcoming military exercises in central Iran.
Baqeri: 5+1G shout prove practical will for talks progress in new test IRNA 25 Apr 2013 -- Deputy Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Baqeri said here Wednesday on sideline of NPT Review Conference at a gathering of NAM representatives 5+1G envoys should prove their practical will for achieving progress in upcoming new test.
IRGC Navy key contributor to Persian Gulf security: Iran cmdr. Iran Press TV 25 Apr 2013 -- A top Iranian commander says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy is a symbol of national might and plays a determining role in the security equations of the Persian Gulf region.
US Offers $10 Billion Weapons Package to Counter Iran Threats VOA 24 Apr 2013 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is wrapping up a trip to the Middle East - where he delivered a $10 billion weapons package to Israel and some of Washington's Arab allies as a sign of U.S support in the face of Iranian threats.
Iran voices opposition to discriminatory attitudes to NPT IRNA 24 Apr 2013 -- Iran's Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asghar Soltanieh on Tuesday slammed the discriminatory attitudes towards implementation of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Israel's mistake in attacking Iran will be its last one: Defense Minister IRNA 24 Apr 2013 -- Minister of Defense and Logistics of Armed Forces Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said on Wednesday that the Zionist regime's first mistake in taking a military action against Iran will be its last mistake because Iran will strongly respond to any act of aggression.
Iran, IAEA to hold talks on May 15 IRNA 24 Apr 2013 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced here on Tuesday that the tenth round of talks between Iran and IAEA is held on May 15 in Vienna.
No one ls executed for political reasons in Iran IRNA 24 Apr 2013 -- Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani said on Wednesday that there is no political execution in Iran and most of the executions are carried for major drug traffickers and those taking arms against the governing system.
Attacking Iran will be Israel last mistake: Vahidi Iran Press TV 24 Apr 2013 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says military action against Iran will be the Zionist regime's last mistake
Qalibaf outlines foreign policy plans Iran Press TV 24 Apr 2013 -- Presidential hopeful Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf says inflammatory rhetoric will not be on his foreign policy agenda if he wins the election.
Iran, IAEA officials to hold fresh talks in Vienna on May 15 Iran Press TV 24 Apr 2013 -- The Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the Islamic Republic and the United Nations nuclear agency will hold a new round of talks over Tehran's nuclear energy programs next month, Press TV reports.
Salehi: Iran ready for interactions if US proves sincerity IRNA 23 Apr 2013 -- Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said Iran is ready for interactions if Americans are truly sincere in their claims.
FM spokesman: No date fixed yet for talks with IAEA IRNA 23 Apr 2013 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast here on Tuesday said talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency is on Iran's agenda but no date has yet been fixed for continuation of technical debates.
Iran rejects Canada's claim about terror suspects's links Iran Press TV 23 Apr 2013 -- Iran has strongly rejected a recent claim by the Canadian government over alleged links between the suspects in a foiled terrorist attack in Canada and Tehran.
Iran ready to interact if US is honest: Salehi Iran Press TV 23 Apr 2013 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says Tehran is prepared for interaction if Washington shows honesty in its actions.
Lankarani pledges to form competent cabinet if elected president Iran Press TV 23 Apr 2013 -- Iranian presidential hopeful, Kamran Baqeri Lankarani, has pledged to select highly competent figures from different political fronts as his cabinet ministers in case he wins the Islamic Republic's upcoming presidential election.
Nuclear ambitions of DPR Korea and Iran top agenda at UN-backed non-proliferation forum UN News Centre 22 Apr 2013 -- Tensions over Iran's nuclear programme and threats from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) dominated today's opening of the second preparatory conference of the parties to the United Nations-backed treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in Geneva.
Iran's military experts overhaul two planes IRNA 22 Apr 2013 -- Iran's army public relations announced here Monday that Iranian military experts have successfully overhauled a F4 fighter jet and a Boeing 777 plane during 97,000 person/hour work.
Two killed in F-5 fighter jet crash in western Iran Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- An F-5 fighter jet crashes after hitting mountains near the western Iranian city of Abdanan, in Ilam province, killing both crew members.
Israel seeks Turkish airbase for attack on Iran: Report Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- A recent report says the visit by Israeli National Security Council Head Yaakov Amidror to Turkey is aimed at securing an airbase in Iran's neighbor to pave the way for a military attack against the Islamic Republic.
Iran favors shortcut solution to nuclear issue: Deputy FM Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- An Iranian deputy foreign minister says the Islamic Republic favors a "shortcut" solution to its long-drawn-out nuclear issue.
Iran's ex-Health Minister Lankarani to run for president Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- Iran's former Health Minister Kamran Baqeri Lankarani has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election.
IRGC increases deterrence power in PG Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the country has increased its deterrence power to maintain peace and security in the Persian Gulf region.
Iran presidential hopefuls elaborate on policies, plans Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- As the political atmosphere is heating up in Iran ahead of the 11th presidential election, hopefuls elaborate on their policies and plans.
Iranian F-5 Fighter Jet Crashes in West Iran, 2 Pilots Killed RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2013 -- An Iranian US-made fighter jet F-5 has crashed in western Iran, killing two pilots, Mehr news agency reported on Sunday.
Hagel: US-Israel Weapons Deal a 'Clear Signal' to Iran VOA 21 Apr 2013 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says a major U.S. arms deal with Israel sends a 'very clear signal' to Iran that military action could be used to stop Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Russian Pacific Ocean fleet harbors at Iran's southern port IRNA 21 Apr 2013 -- A group of Russian Navy warships have harbored at Iran's port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormuzgan Province after a long journey from Pacific Ocean, it was reported Sunday.
Russian Navy warships dock in southern Iran Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- A group of Russian Navy warships has docked at the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas after a long journey from the Pacific Ocean.
Iran criticizes UNSC statement on nuclear program Iran Press TV 20 Apr 2013 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman has criticized the UN Security Council statement about Tehran's nuclear program, reiterating the country's stance as a committed member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Iran Army unveils new achievements Iran Press TV 20 Apr 2013 -- The Iranian Army has unveiled its latest three new telecommunications, air defense and simulator achievements.
Iranian Ground Forces to stage drill in central Iran Iran Press TV 20 Apr 2013 -- Iran's Army Ground Forces plan to hold a military drill in the central Iranian province of Esfahan in the near future.
Iran's Army to Hold Tactical Drills RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2013 -- Iran's Ground Forces will conduct a military exercise in the central Iran's province of Esfahan in the near future, GF commander Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan said on Saturday.
No deal reached with IAEA for new talks: Iran PressTV 19 Apr 2013 -- Iran has rejected reports about an agreement reached by Tehran and the the International Atomic Energy Agency for a new round of talks.
Iran principlist parties name nominees for presidency PressTV 19 Apr 2013 -- Two Iranian principlist parties have nominated their prospective candidates for the forthcoming presidential election in June.
Kerry Calls for Patience on Iran Sanctions VOA 18 Apr 2013 -- Secretary of State John Kerry asked U.S. senators pressing for tougher sanctions over Iran's nuclear ambitions to be patient.
Iran unveils new drone, missile systems PressTV 18 Apr 2013 -- Iran has unveiled an indigenous stealth unmanned aerial vehicle, two indigenous missile systems and a domestically-built mobile electronic interception system.
Iran Navy to unveil new destroyer, minesweeping system PressTV 18 Apr 2013 -- Iran Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the country’s naval forces plan to unveil a new destroyer and a naval minesweeping system in the near future.
Senate Committee Resolution Supports Israeli Action on Iran VOA 17 Apr 2013 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has passed a resolution expressing U.S. solidarity with Israel if it has to defend itself militarily against Iran’s nuclear development program.
‘No plan for enriched uranium beyond 20%: AEOI director PressTV 17 Apr 2013 -- Atomic Energy Organization of Iran: Tehran has currently no plan to enrich uranium beyond 20 percent.
Iran dismisses concerns by [P]GCC over Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant PressTV 17 Apr 2013 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Abbasi has dismissed concerns bout Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant following an earthquake in the country.
'Iran to unveil new cruise missile' PressTV 17 Apr 2013 -- Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Mehdi Farahi says the country’s latest surface-to- surface cruise missile will be unveiled in the near future.
Era of atomic bombs over: President Ahmadinejad PressTV 16 Apr 2013 -- Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the era of atomic bombs is over.
Iran Test-Fires Ballistic Missile in Persian Gulf RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2013 -- Iran has successfully test-fired a medium range shore-to-sea ballistic missile in the Persian Gulf.
Iran test-fires land-to-sea ballistic missile in Persian Gulf: Cmdr. PressTV 16 Apr 2013 -- Iran’s deputy defense minister says the Islamic Republic has successfully test-fired a land-to-sea ballistic missile in the Persian Gulf.
New ballistic missile successfully test-fired in Persian Gulf waters IRNA 16 Apr 2013 -- A new surface-to-sea ballistic missile has successfully been test-fired in the Persian Gulf waters.
Attack on Iran to inflict irreparable damage on aggressors: Cmdr. PressTV 16 Apr 2013 -- The commander of Iran’s Army says the Iranian military is completely prepared to respond to potential outside threats.
Bushehr Nuclear Plant Unaffected by Iran Earthquake RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2013 -- Iran’s first nuclear power plant in Bushehr was not affected by the devastating earthquake that hit the country.
Iran’s Bushehr NPP startup work in final stage: Russia’s Rosatom corporation PressTV 16 Apr 2013 -- Russia’s Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation says final work is underway at Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.
Niger president says no talks held with Iran on uranium IRNA 16 Apr 2013 -- Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou said on Tuesday that no talks had been held between Iran and Niger on uranium.
Ahmadinejad to Visit Uranium Producer Niger VOA 15 Apr 2013 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is due to arrive in Niger, the world's number 4 uranium producer.
Ahmadinejad Visits Uranium-Producing Niger RFE/RL 15 Apr 2013 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad is due to arrive in Niger, the world's fourth-largest uranium producer.
Russia: Bushehr N. pant operating normally IRNA 15 Apr 2013 -- Head of Russia's atomic agency, Sergei Kreinko, said that Bushehr nuclear power plant operates normally and recent quake has had no impact on its operation.
Iran rejects rumors about possible radiation leak at Bushehr plant PressTV 15 Apr 2013 -- The deputy of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iranhas dismissed as baseless the rumors about possible radiation leaks at Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.
Iran Army to unveil three achievements: Cmdr. PressTV 15 Apr 2013 -- Senior Iranian commander Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan says the Iranian Army is set to unveil three major achievements in a few days' time.
Iran Test-Fires Three New Missiles RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2013 -- The Iranian Military has successfully test-fired three new domestically produced missiles, the Fars News Agency reported on Saturday.
Iran Navy set to launch new Shaheed Bayandor destroyer Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2013 -- A senior Iranian naval commander says Iran is set to launch a new indigenous destroyer called Shaheed Bayandor in line with efforts to boost naval capabilities.
Iran's Army successfully test-fires 3 new missiles Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2013 -- Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces Kiumars Heidari says Iran has successfully test-fired three new missiles.
Ball in P5+1 court in talks: Iran official Iran Press TV 12 Apr 2013 -- The deputy to Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the P5+1 group of world powers says Tehran offered its proposals in the latest round of negotiations and the other side must respond now.
Iran rejects claims about registration of 'time machine' Iran Press TV 12 Apr 2013 -- Iran's Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology Mohammad Mehdinejad Nouri has dismissed claims about the registration of a 'time machine' in the country.
West to be obliged to recognize Iran's nuclear right, MP IRNA 11 Apr 2013 -- Chairman of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said here that the West will be compelled to recognize Iran's nuclear right one day.
Iran Army keeps watch on all threats, ready to counter: Commander Iran Press TV 11 Apr 2013 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces says the Islamic Republic constantly monitors all the potential threats against the country in order to be prepared to take any necessary countermeasures.
Azerbaijani Lawmaker Gleeful About Iranian Border Treaty Threat RFE/RL 10 Apr 2013 -- A member of Azerbaijan's ruling political party has reacted gleefully to calls from Iranian lawmakers for the renegotiation of the 19th-century treaty that created the border between their countries.
Iran Talks Leave Issues Unresolved VOA 10 Apr 2013 -- The latest round of nuclear talks between Iran and the six countries representing the United Nations ended over the weekend with no substantive progress or plan for more meetings. But both sides promised to be in touch after taking some time to evaluate each other's ideas. The process is suspended but has not reached a dangerous impasse.
Iran capable of building new nuclear power plants IRNA 09 Apr 2013 -- Former manager of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran said the country is now capable of building nuclear power plants relying on the knowledge and skills of its local experts.
Abbasi: Russian contractor to hand over Bushehr nuclear power plant to Iran soon IRNA 09 Apr 2013 -- Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Fereydoun Abassi Davani said preliminary phase of transferring Bushehr's nuclear power plant to Iran from the Russian contractor has been completed.
P5+1 should recognize Iran's nuclear rights, make confidence-building moves IRNA 09 Apr 2013 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday that 5+1 member states should recognize Iran's legitimate nuclear rights and prove that they have stopped their hostility against the Iranian nation.
President: No halt to Iran's nuclear program IRNA 09 Apr 2013 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stressed the need for accelerating pace of Iran's peaceful nuclear activities and said there is no halt for the country's atomic program.
Lawmakers voice full support for country's nuclear activities IRNA 09 Apr 2013 -- Iranian lawmakers here on Tuesday voiced their strongest support for the country's peaceful nuclear activities.
Quake not affected Bushehr nuclear power plant IRNA 09 Apr 2013 -- Earthquake in Kaki city near Bushehr had no impact on the Bushehr nuclear power plant, said executive of the project.
Kerry, Netanyahu Warn Iran Over Nuclear Program RFE/RL 09 Apr 2013 -- U.S. and Israeli officials have warned Iran that it will not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.
Magnitude 6.3 Quake Strikes Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2013 -- A 6.3 magnitude earthquake was registered on Tuesday afternoon some 90 kilometers (56 miles) away from Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in the south of the country, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
Iran Building New Nuclear Power Plant RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2013 -- Iran plans to build a new 360-MW nuclear power plant in the south of the country, Naser Shariflou, a former manager of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, said on Tuesday, according to the IRNA news agency.
Yellowcake production plant at Ardakan to come on stream on Tuesday IRNA 08 Apr 2013 -- Ardakan Governor Ahmad Kamali said on Monday that Saghand uranium complex and Shahid Rezaei Nejad yellowcake production plant are to come on stream on Tuesday marking the national 'Nuclear Day'.
President: Iranian nation not to bow to West's pressures IRNA 08 Apr 2013 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad played down the effectiveness of the US-led western sanctions against Iran, and said that the Iranian nation will not give in its indispensible right to nuclear technology under the West's pressures.
Ahmadinejad: People's massive turnout in elections will change all equations in favor of nation IRNA 08 Apr 2013 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday that people's massive turnout in the upcoming presidential election will resolve problems and change all equations to the benefit of the Iranian nation.
Arrogant powers in position of weakness: Ahmadinejad Iran Press TV 08 Apr 2013 -- Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says arrogant powers are currently in a position of weakness, stressing the importance of establishing a world free of aggression and bullying.
Iran presidential candidate Velayati pledges most powerful Iranian govt. Iran Press TV 08 Apr 2013 -- Iran's presidential candidate Ali Akbar Velayati says his electoral coalition will form the most powerful Iranian government, if he wins the upcoming election.
Enrichment suspension, Iran's red line in talks: Iranian MP Iran Press TV 08 Apr 2013 -- The spokesman for Iran's Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has described the suspension of enrichment activities as Tehran's red line in talks with the world powers.
Russia voices hope for more Iran-5+1 talks Iran Press TV 08 Apr 2013 -- Russia has expressed hope for the continuation of talks between Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers (Britain, China, France, Russia, and the United States plus Germany).
Iran underlines its legitimate right to enrich uranium IRNA 07 Apr 2013 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili, by underlining Iranˈs legitimate right to enrich uranium, said that Tehran welcomes every kind of dialogue for cooperation.
Jalili: 5+1 has to win Iran's confidence IRNA 07 Apr 2013 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili said that 5+1 has to win Tehran's trust since seeking hostile approach is a non-constructive manner.
Russia: Iran, 5+1 negotiation constructive IRNA 07 Apr 2013 -- Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister and senior negotiator in nuclear issue Sergei Ryabkov said that Iran and Group 5+1 in Almaty II meeting concentrated their attention on main issues and the negotiations were constructive.
Iran Navy's 25th fleet sets off for Gulf of Aden Iran Press TV 07 Apr 2013 -- The 25th fleet of the Iran Navy has left the country's southern port of Bandar Abbas for the Gulf of Aden to provide security for shipping lines in that region.
Iran, P5+1 should proceed with talks: MP Iran Press TV 07 Apr 2013 -- A senior Iranian lawmaker has assessed as "useful and effective" the latest round of comprehensive talks between Iran and the six world powers.
Kerry Tells Iran Time Is Running Out For Nuclear Negotiations RFE/RL 07 Apr 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has warned Iran that time is running out for negotiations on its suspected nuclear weapons program.
Israeli Official: Time to Set Ultimatum for Iran VOA 07 Apr 2013 -- A senior Israeli official has called on world powers to threaten Iran with military action if it refuses to curb sensitive nuclear work within a 'few weeks, [or] a month.'
Ashton Says Six Powers, Iran 'Remain Far Apart' In Almaty RFE/RL 06 Apr 2013 -- EU foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton says the positions of six world powers and Iran 'remain far apart' on Tehran's nuclear program despite two days of long and intensive discussions in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Iran Nuclear Talks: No Breakthrough, But Step Forward RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2013 -- The latest round of talks between six world powers and Iran on its nuclear program has been "definitely a step forward," although it has ended with no clear breakthrough, Russia's top negotiator on Iran said on Saturday.
Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse VOA 06 Apr 2013 -- The European Union's foreign policy chief says nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers have ended without an agreement.
Outcome of Iran talks with P5+1 still unclear Iran Press TV 06 Apr 2013 -- The outcome of Iran's talks with the group of six world powers is still unclear as the two sides ended the morning round of their second day of talks in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Press TV reports.
'Iran offers full details of proposal to P5+1' Iran Press TV 06 Apr 2013 -- Iran has presented the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany with the details of its proposals during the second round of the Saturday talks in Almaty, an informed source says.
Iran-P5+1 wrap up second day of talks in Almaty Iran Press TV 06 Apr 2013 -- Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany have wrapped up their fourth round of negotiations in the Kazakh city of Almaty.
Iran issues final statement on Almaty 2 talks Iran Press TV 06 Apr 2013 -- Iran has released a statement following the conclusion of the second round of Almaty 2 talks in Kazakhstan to shed light on the comprehensive negotiations between the Islamic Republic and the the P5+1 group.
Iran provided P5+1 with action plan: Jalili Iran Press TV 06 Apr 2013 -- Iran says it has provided a comprehensive operational plan to the P5+1 group of world powers and it is now up to the group to decide on how to respond to the Iranian proposals.
Iran to unveil new 500 ton submarine by August Iran Press TV 06 Apr 2013 -- Iran's Deputy Defense Minister Mohammad Eslami announces plans to unveil the first indigenous submarine within the next few months.
2nd day of Iran-5+1 talks begins in Almaty IRNA 06 Apr 2013 -- Second day of fresh talks between Iran and the sextet- the US, UK, France, Russia, China and Germany- began here Saturday in the former Kazakh capital.
Iran expects G5+1 to end behaviors which are sign of enmity IRNA 06 Apr 2013 -- Iran said on Saturday that Group 5+1 is expected to end behaviors which are sign of enmity towards Iranian nation.
No Breakthrough at Iran Nuclear Talks VOA 05 Apr 2013 -- Iran and world powers failed to reach any major breakthrough during the first day of talks aimed at finding a resolution to Tehran's controversial nuclear program.
Iran Makes No Response to Nuclear Offers in Talks VOA 05 Apr 2013 -- Talks seeking to find a resolution to Iran's controversial disputed nuclear program showed little signs of progress.
Iran, World Powers At Odds Over Nuclear Proposal VOA 05 Apr 2013 -- World powers and Iran still appeared far apart in negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program that were aimed at calming tensions which could boil over into war.
P5+1 expect Iran to give positive response to proposal: EU official PressTV 05 Apr 2013 -- A senior EU official says the P5+1 group of world powers wants Iran to give a positive response to the group's proposal.
Iran-P5+1 talks encouraging: Russia PressTV 05 Apr 2013 -- Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich has put a positive light on current negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers.
Iran offered specific proposals to P5+1: Baqeri PressTV 05 Apr 2013 -- Iran has offered the P5+1 group of world powers specific proposals for a breakthrough in the new round of comprehensive talks which are underway between the two sides in the Kazakh city of Almaty.
Iran offers in Almaty based on its Moscow proposal: SNSC Deputy IRNA 05 Apr 2013 -- Iran offers for the start of new rounds of cooperation with the G5+1 are based on its Moscow proposal.
Iran Announces ‘New’ Nuclear Program Proposals RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2013 -- Iran said it voiced new proposals concerning its nuclear program to the group of six international negotiators comprising five permanent UN Security Council members and Germany.
Iran, P5+1 wrap up first day of talks in Almaty PressTV 05 Apr 2013 -- Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers have wrapped up the first day of the comprehensive talks in the Kazakh city of Almaty with the main focus on Iran’s nuclear energy program.
First round of fresh talks between Iran, G5+1 end in Almaty IRNA 05 Apr 2013 -- First round of fresh talks between Iran and G5+1 ended in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Iran Nuclear Talks Begin in Kazakhstan VOA 05 Apr 2013 -- World powers and Iran have begun two days of talks on Tehran's nuclear program.
World Powers And Iran Meet For Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 05 Apr 2013 -- World powers and Iran are holding a fresh round of talks on Tehran's controversial nuclear program in Kazakhstan.
Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Kazakhstan RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2013 -- A new round of talks between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany opens in the Kazakhstan city of Almaty.
What's On The Table At The Almaty Nuclear Talks? RFE/RL 05 Apr 2013 -- Iran and the world powers are meeting in Almaty on April 5 and 6 to once more seek a solution to the Iranian nuclear crisis.
Nuclear activities excuse for West to impede Tehran’s scientific progress IRNA 05 Apr 2013 -- Nuclear Program is an excuse for the West to impede Iranian nations’ scientific progresses, Deputy Head of the AEOI Ahmadian said.
Iran's President to Hold Large Rally Amid Speculation About His Successor RFE/RL 05 Apr 2013 -- On April 15 all eyes will be on Tehran's Azadi Stadium, where the Iranian government is reportedly planning to hold a large gathering.
US threatens more Iran sanctions PressTV 04 Apr 2013 -- Report has cited ‘a top administration official’ to threaten Tehran with ‘more sanctions’ and ‘suspension of diplomacy’ if it fails to offer the response that Washington desires.
P5+1 to respond positively to Iran’s proposals: EU official PressTV 04 Apr 2013 -- A senior EU official says the P5+1 group of world powers intends to give a positive response to Iran’s proposals as discussed during the first round of talks.
Chief Iranian Nuclear Negotiator Will Insist On Enrichment Right RFE/RL 04 Apr 2013 -- Iran's chief nuclear negotiator says world powers must recognize the Islamic republic's right to enrich uranium for there to be a breakthrough in talks over its disputed nuclear program.
Iran Insists on Nuclear 'Rights' VOA 04 Apr 2013 -- Iran's chief nuclear negotiator has demanded that world powers recognize an Iranian right to enrich uranium.
Iran's Jalili Vows Stronger Defense of Nuclear Policy VOA 04 Apr 2013 -- Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili sounded a defiant note ahead of a new round of talks with world powers in Kazakhstan.
P5+1 must recognize Iran uranium enrichment right: Iran’s Jalili PressTV 04 Apr 2013 -- Secretary of Iran Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili has called on the P5+1 group of world powers to recognize Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energys.
SNSC secretary: Almaty talks another test for G5+1 IRNA 04 Apr 2013 -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Saeed Jalili said on Thursday that the new round of talks between Iran and G5+1 is regarded as another test for the G5+1.
EU's Ashton “cautiously optimistic” about Iran-P5+1 talks PressTV 04 Apr 2013 -- The European Union foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, has expressed “cautious optimism” about the outcome of the upcoming talks between Iran and the P5+1 group.
24th fleet of Iran’s Navy wraps up successful international mission PressTV 04 Apr 2013 -- The 24th fleet of Iran’s Navy has returned home after successfully conducting a 72-day mission in international waters to provide maritime security in the region.
Hard-Line Tehran Daily Says Azerbaijan Should Hold Referendum On Joining Iran RFE/RL 04 Apr 2013 -- Iran’s ultra-hard-line "Kayhan" daily, has called for a public referendum in Azerbaijan to decide whether the country should join the Islamic republic.
Report: Huge Costs, Few Benefits for Nuclear Iran VOA 03 Apr 2013 -- Iran will pursue its nuclear quest although it has reaped few gains.
Iran, World Powers to Meet Again on Nuclear Stalemate VOA 03 Apr 2013 -- The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, plus Germany, are heading back Friday to Almaty, Kazakhstan, for talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
EU's Ashton Expresses 'Cautious Optimism' For Upcoming Iran Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 03 Apr 2013 -- European Union foreign-policy chief Catherine Ashton says she is "cautiously optimistic" about upcoming talks on Iran's nuclear development program.
Iran nuclear delegation heads to Almaty for P5+1 talks PressTV 03 Apr 2013 -- Iran’s nuclear negotiation team has left Tehran for Almaty for the second round of talks with the six major world powers in the Kazak city.
Iran and P5+1 can reach agreement in Almaty2: Mehmanparast PressTV 03 Apr 2013 -- Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman says it is possible for Tehran and the P5+1 group of world powers to reach an agreement in their upcoming talks in Almaty.
Mehmanparast: Iran, P5+1 could easily reach mutual understanding IRNA 03 Apr 2013 -- Visiting Foreign Ministry spokesman of Iran Ramin Mehmanparast has said that Iran and the Group 5+1 could easily reach an understanding.
Syria exempts Iran fuel imports from tax PressTV 03 Apr 2013 -- The Syrian government has issued an "exclusive exemption on taxes and customs” on fuel imports from Iran until the end of June.
Iraqi PM: Baghdad looking for a way to kick out MKO from Iraq IRNA 03 Apr 2013 -- Iraqi PM al-Maliki said Baghdad is looking for a mechanism to kick out the terrorist Mujahedeen Khalq Organization from Iraqi territory completely in the near future.
Chinese tanker loads Iranian crude for first time since EU ban PressTV 03 Apr 2013 -- A Chinese supertanker loaded crude from Iran’s largest export terminal in late March, for the first time since Europe enforced sanctions on Iranian oil shipment insurers in July 2012.
US Considers Sanctions Against Pakistan for Iran Pipeline VOA 02 Apr 2013 -- The United States says Pakistan may face economic sanctions over a gas pipeline project with Iran.
Chinese Tanker Loads Iranian Oil VOA 02 Apr 2013 -- A Chinese tanker loaded crude in Iran in March, the first time a China-flagged ship, has transported Iranian crude since EU sanctions imposed last July stopped insurers covering the shipments.
MKO must be expelled from Iraq: Iran’s Moslehi PressTV 02 Apr 2013 -- Iranian Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi has called for the immediate expulsion of Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization terrorists from Iraq.

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