September 2013 - Iran Special Weapons News

Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel After Bilateral Meeting The White House 30 Sep 2013
Obama, Netanyahu Stress Need for Iran to Verify Nuke Program VOA 30 Sep 2013 -- President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have discussed negotiations with Iran to resolve concerns about its nuclear program.
US will take no options off table on Iran: Obama PressTV 30 Sep 2013 -- American President Barack Obama once again repeats the US will take no options off the table with regard to Iran.
Iranian President Faces Backlash Over US Visit VOA 30 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani may have made a favorable impression on many in the West during his visit to the United Nations last week, but some of his country’s hardline military leaders were not at all pleased with the trip.
Iran To Consider Resuming Flights To U.S. RFE/RL 30 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani has ordered aviation authorities to study the possibility of resuming direct flights between Iran and the United States for the first time in more than three decades.
Commander: Iran, presently a major world power IRNA 29 Sep 2013 -- Commander of IRGC Aerospace Organization Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said that the Islamic Republic of Iran by relying on its own domestic resources has managed to upgrade its abilities to a point that sanctions have practically proved ineffective.
Zarif terms Iran-US presidents phone conversation as positive, respectful IRNA 29 Sep 2013 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif said on Sunday that telephone conversation between Iranian and US presidents was positive and respectful, and Godwilling will be a good start for a very hard work.
Dy FM answers MPs questions on Rohani-Obama telephone conversation IRNA 29 Sep 2013 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for consular, parliamentary and expatriates affairs Hassan Ghashghavi said on Sunday that the recent telephone contact between President Hassan Rohani and US President Barak Obama had been made with authorization.
Assad: Iran, US proximity to affect Syrian developments positively IRNA 29 Sep 2013 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad welcomed recent diplomatic developments in ties between Iran and the United States, saying the "rapprochement" can have a "positive" impact on various issues, incluring Syrian developments.
Iran ready for talks if US lifts sanctions: Zarif Iran Press TV 29 Sep 2013 -- Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is prepared to start negotiations over its nuclear energy program if the US lifts illegal sanctions against the country.
Syrian president welcomes Iran-US 'rapprochement' Iran Press TV 29 Sep 2013 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has welcomed recent diplomatic developments in ties between Iran and the United States, saying the "rapprochement" can have a "positive" impact on various issues.
Iran to Top Agenda During Netanyahu US Visit VOA 29 Sep 2013 -- Israel's leader is coming to the United States, hoping to counter media and diplomatic appearances by Iran's new president that seemed to improve ties with the West.
Obama acknowledged Iran's nuclear rights in his phone call, President IRNA 28 Sep 2013 -- President Hassan Rohani said that the US President Barack Obama acknowledged Iran's nuclear rights during his phone conversation with him.
Iran unveils indigenous combat drone IRNA 28 Sep 2013 -- Commander of the Armys Ground Forces Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan unveiled an indigenous combat drone Yaser here on Saturday.
Iran starts to mass-produce home-made UAV, unveils air- launched missiles People's Daily 28 Sep 2013 -- Iran has started to mass-produce a home-made unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and unveiled domestically manufactured air-launched missiles during 'Sacred Defense Week' which began on Sunday, marking the 33rd anniversary of the Iran- Iraq war.
Iran starts to mass-produce home-made UAV, unveils air- launched missiles People's Daily 28 Sep 2013 -- Iran has started to mass-produce the indigenously developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Shahed 129, Press TV reported Friday.
Iran Army unveils latest indigenous drone, Yasir Iran Press TV 28 Sep 2013 -- The Iranian Army's Ground Forces has unveiled a new indigenous combat drone, dubbed Yasir, in a ceremony attended by senior military officials.
Iran builds new indigenous UAV dubbed Ra'ad 85 Iran Press TV 28 Sep 2013 -- Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan announces the production of a new indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Rohani Returns To Mixed Welcome After Historic Chat With Obama RFE/RL 28 Sep 2013 -- Iran's President Hassan Rohani has returned to a mixed reception in Tehran after his historic phone call with U.S. President Barack Obama.
Not All Iranians Pleased by Rouhani-Obama Contact VOA 28 Sep 2013 -- Hundreds of Iranians have turned out to welcome President Hassan Rouhani home following his historic telephone conversation with U.S. President Barack Obama.
Interview: Ex-Ambassador Crocker Says U.S. Needs Action From Iran RFE/RL 27 Sep 2013 -- Ambassador Ryan Crocker is one of the most experienced U.S. officials of his generation in Middle East diplomacy.
Rouhani, Obama hold telephone conversation Iran Press TV 27 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his American counterpart Barack Obama have held a telephone conversation as the Iranian president was wrapping up his visit to New York for the 68th annual session of the UN General Assembly.
Obama says talks with Rouhani shows possibility of moving forward Iran Press TV 27 Sep 2013 -- US President Barack Obama says his conversation with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani by phone shows the possibility of moving forward over Iran’s nuclear energy program.
U.S., Iranian Presidents Speak By Phone RFE/RL 27 Sep 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says he has spoken by phone with Iranian President Hassan Rohani in the first direct conversation between U.S. and Iranian presidents in more than 30 years.
Obama Speaks by Phone to Iran's Rouhani VOA 27 Sep 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says he has spoken by phone with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the first direct contact between the leaders of the United States and Iran since 1979.
>Statement by the President The White House 27 Sep 2013 -- "Just now, I spoke on the phone with President Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The two of us discussed our ongoing efforts to reach an agreement over Iran’s nuclear program. I reiterated to President Rouhani what I said in New York -- while there will surely be important obstacles to moving forward, and success is by no means guaranteed, I believe we can reach a comprehensive solution. "
President Rohani confirms change in Obama's tone of speech IRNA 27 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani underlined a change in tone of the speech of US President Barack Obama.
IAEA hails talks with Iran as 'very constructive' Iran Press TV 27 Sep 2013 -- A senior official of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has described recent talks with Iran over the Islamic Republic's nuclear energy program as "very constructive."
Iran, IAEA begin new round of talks in Vienna Iran Press TV 27 Sep 2013 -- Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have begun a new round of talks over Tehran's nuclear energy program.
Kerry Meets Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif RFE/RL 27 Sep 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has held a one-on-one meeting with Iran's foreign minister and says he is pleased with a new positive tone from Iran on talks over its disputed nuclear program.
Iran Vows to Prove Peaceful Nature of Its Nuclear Program RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2013 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif pledged Thursday to prove to the international community that Tehran's nuclear program was 'nothing but peaceful.'
New Approach Creates Optimism About Iran Talks VOA 27 Sep 2013 -- Conciliatory statements by U.S. and Iranian leaders at the United Nations this week, a historic ministerial meeting and an agreement between key U.N. countries and Iran to resume detailed talks on its nuclear program next month raise hopes of progress after years of stalemate. Expert Iran-watchers in London believe the situation is fundamentally different now than it was when the last round of diplomacy failed earlier this year.
Iran mass-produces indigenous Shahed 129 UAV Iran Press TV 27 Sep 2013 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched the mass-production of the indigenously developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Shahed 129, which was unveiled last year.
President Rohani's speech at UN General Assembly IRNA 26 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani addressed the United Nations General Assembly on nuclear disarmament.
Iran, Iraq sign MoU to enhance defense cooperation Iran Press TV 26 Sep 2013 -- Iran and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost defense cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
Iran's IRGC, Iraq army stress need for cooperation Iran Press TV 26 Sep 2013 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iraqi army have stressed the need for military and security cooperation between the two neighbors.
Rohani gives proposal to UN to annually monitor annihilation of nuclear weapons and end Disarmament in five years IRNA 26 Sep 2013 -- President Hassan Rohani on Thursday gave a proposal to NAM Conference on Disarmament to monitor annihilation of nuclear weapons every year and accomplish Disarmament in the next five years.
Rohani: Nuclear issue resolve to pave way for other understandings with US IRNA 26 Sep 2013 -- President Hassan Rohani said settlement of Iranian nuclear issue could pave the way for more understandings with the US on other topics.
Iran favors short timeline for resolution of nuclear issue: Rouhani Iran Press TV 26 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is willing to reach a deal with the West over its nuclear energy program within a time frame of three to six months.
Rouhani warns of Syria crisis spillover to other regional countries Iran Press TV 26 Sep 2013 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has warned against the spillover of the crisis in Syria to other regional countries, stressing the need for a political and non-military solution to the turmoil in the Arab country.
Ministerial nuclear talks show new will: Iran deputy FM Iran Press TV 26 Sep 2013 -- Iran deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says the unprecedented ministerial talks between Tehran and the six world powers show a "new will" is emerging on both sides to resolve the nuclear dispute.
No nation should possess nuclear weapons: Rouhani Iran Press TV 26 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the "total elimination" of nuclear weapons and global nuclear disarmament, saying there are no right hands for such wrong weapons.
Rohani Seeks Nuclear Deal In Three To Six Months RFE/RL 26 Sep 2013 -- President Hassan Rohani has said in a new U.S. interview that he hopes to reach a deal with world powers on Iran's nuclear program in as little as three to six months.
Rohani Tells UN No Nation Should Have Nuclear Weapons, Challenges Israel On NPT RFE/RL 26 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani has told a UN meeting on nuclear disarmament that no country should have nuclear weapons and called on Israel to join the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
US, China Say Iran Must Respond to Nuclear Offer VOA 26 Sep 2013 -- The United States and China have agreed on the need for Tehran to respond positively to existing nuclear proposals by the major powers ahead of a meeting Thursday between Iran and the five permanent U.N. Security Council members and Germany.
At UN, Obama And Rohani Sound Optimistic On Iranian Nuclear Crisis RFE/RL 25 Sep 2013 -- No one in Washington or Tehran underestimates the difficulty of trying to bridge the U.S.-Iran divide.
President Rouhani's speech at the United Nations General Assembly Islamic Republic of Iran's Presidency 25 Sep 2013 -- President Hassan Rouhani denounced aggressive moves and terrorism in his speech at the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in early hours of Wednesday.
Judiciary Chief: Iran provided US with new opportunity to rebuild confidence IRNA 25 Sep 2013 -- Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani said on Wednesday that the Iranian nation has provided the US administration and nation with a new opportunity to re-build confidence.
Iran is never after nuclear weapons: Rohani told CNN IRNA 25 Sep 2013 -- Iran has never been and will never be after developing nuclear weapons, President Hassan Rohani said Tuesday in New York in an interview with the US Cable News Network (CNN).
Defense minister unveils two new missile systems IRNA 25 Sep 2013 -- Iran's Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan unveiled two new missile systems on Wednesday.
Iran Army to unveil new indigenous combat drone Iran Press TV 25 Sep 2013 -- A high-ranking military commander says the Iranian Army Ground Forces will unveil an indigenous combat drone in the next few days.
Iran general praises Rouhani UN speech Iran Press TV 25 Sep 2013 -- The Iranian military's top brass has praised President Hassan Rouhani for his speech at the United Nations.
Iran unveils two indigenous air-based missile systems Iran Press TV 25 Sep 2013 -- Iran has unveiled two domestically manufactured air-based missiles in a ceremony marking the national Sacred Defense Week.
Rouhani: Iran Has Right to Peaceful Nuclear Program VOA 25 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said that he is open to a transparent and immediate dialogue with the United States and the West about Iran's nuclear program.
Israel Warns World Not to Be 'Fooled' by Iran VOA 25 Sep 2013 -- Israel has expressed deep skepticism about the possible emerging rapprochement between Iran and the West, following a media blitz by the Islamic Republic's new president at the United Nations. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who won Iranian elections in June, is widely seen as a moderate.
President Rohani denounces aggressive moves, terrorism IRNA 25 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani denounced aggressive moves and terrorism in his speech at the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in early hours of Wednesday.
President Rohani blasts west for imposing sanctions on world states IRNA 25 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani lambasted the western powers for imposing sanctions on other nations, especially in the less-developed countries of the Third World.
Iran ready for nuclear talks with transparency: Rouhani Iran Press TV 25 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic of Iran poses no threat to the world and Tehran is ready for talks on its nuclear energy program with complete transparency.
Iranians decline Obama-Rouhani encounter Iran Press TV 24 Sep 2013 -- US officials offered to hold informal talks between President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, but the Iranian delegation declined, DPA has reported.
Rouhani: Iran Desires Peaceful Nuclear Program VOA 24 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated his country's long-held position that Iran has a right to pursue a nuclear program for peaceful purposes.
Gaggle by Senior Administration Officials on Iran The White House 24 Sep 2013
Remarks by President Obama in Address to the United Nations General Assembly The White House 24 Sep 2013
Obama says US ready to use military force in Middle East Iran Press TV 24 Sep 2013 -- US President Barack Obama has repeated his call for military action against Syria, once again accusing the Syrian government of using chemical weapons in an attack last month.
Obama: Diplomatic Path With Iran Should Be Tested RFE/RL 24 Sep 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says the new Iranian government's pursuit of a 'more moderate course' should offer a basis for an agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
Obama Implores UN for 'Consequence' in Syrian Chemical Pact RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2013 -- US President Barack Obama on Tuesday told the United Nations General Assembly that the Syrian government must face "consequences" if it fails to adhere to a US-Russian plan to turn over its chemical weapons as Washington and Moscow remain deadlocked over whether the threat of military force should be used to enforce the deal.
Obama Demands Syria Action, Diplomacy With Iran VOA 24 Sep 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama is calling for internationally agreed-upon consequences if the Syrian government fails to follow through with giving up its chemical weapons.
Commander: New weapons to be tested in upcoming maneuver IRNA 24 Sep 2013 -- New weapons which have been designed and produced in the Army Self-Sufficiency Jihad will be tested in an upcoming maneuver, said Commander of Army Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pour-dastan said on Monday.
President carrying Iranians message of peace IRNA 24 Sep 2013 -- President Hassan Rohani, currently in New York, is carrying peace message of the Iranian nation to the world, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham said Tuesday.
FM spokeswoman: Any meetings between Iran, US only within talks with 5+1 IRNA 24 Sep 2013 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Marziyeh Afkham said any meetings between foreign ministers of Iran and the US will only take place within the framework of talks with the 5+1.
Syrian situation changing positively: Larijani IRNA 24 Sep 2013 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said Monday evening that situation in Syria is "changing in a positive way" due to the constant resistance of the Syrian people and government against enemies and their terrorist agents.
Iran ready for purposeful nuclear talks: Foreign Minister Zarif Iran Press TV 24 Sep 2013 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is ready to conduct purposeful negotiations within a specific timeframe to resolve the impasse over the Iranian nuclear energy program.
President Rouhani to convey Iran's message of peace: Foreign Ministry Iran Press TV 24 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will convey the Iranian nation's message of peace during his visit to New York to attend the 68th Session of the UN General Assembly, says Iran's Foreign Ministry.
Iran ready to strengthen Iraq Army: Iran defense minister Iran Press TV 24 Sep 2013 -- Iran Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan has expressed the Islamic Republic's readiness to equip and strengthen the Iraqi army, saying countries in the Middle East are capable of restoring regional security.
Iran, U.S. Preparing For Highest-Level Contact In Years RFE/RL 24 Sep 2013 -- The United States and Iran are preparing for what could be their highest-level contact in six years.
IAEO Head: Bushehr Power Plant is safe IRNA 23 Sep 2013 -- Head of Iran Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) Ali Akbar Salehi reassured Persian Gulf countries that Bushehr Power Plant is safe.
Analysis: Rohani Signals Openness, But Dramatic Changes Unlikely RFE/RL 23 Sep 2013 -- Iran's new president makes his first official trip to the United Nations amid expectations that he will showcase a new spirit of openness at home and abroad.
Many Iranians Have High Hopes As Rohani Heads To UN RFE/RL 23 Sep 2013 -- The much anticipated trip to New York by Iranian President Hassan Rohani has generated hope and high expectations among many Iranians.
Iran's Nuclear Program US Dept. of State 23 Sep 2013
Iran Bushehr nuclear power plant, safest in world: AEOI chief PressTV 23 Sep 2013 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the Islamic Republic’s first civilian nuclear power plant, Bushehr, is the safest in the world.
Iran takes over first unit of Bushehr nuclear plant from Russia PressTV 23 Sep 2013 -- Iran has officially taken over the first unit of its civilian Bushehr nuclear power plant from Russia for two years in a ceremony attended by Iranian and Russian experts and officials.
Russia Gives Iran Control of Bushehr Nuclear Plant RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2013 -- Russia handed over operational control of the Russian-made Bushehr nuclear power plant to Iran in the country’s south, said a spokesman for Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom.
Over 10 sites indentified for building new nuclear power plants: official IRNA 23 Sep 2013 -- Head of Irans Nuclear Safety System Nasser Rastkhah said that more than 10 sites have been pinpointed for construction of new atomic power plants across the country.
Iran, Russia to build new nuclear power plants: AEOI chief PressTV 23 Sep 2013 -- Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi says Tehran and Moscow have agreed to construct new nuclear power plants.
Iran, World Powers to Hold Nuclear Talks at UN VOA 23 Sep 2013 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will meet U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry later this week to discuss the crisis over Iran's nuclear program.
Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks With Major Powers on Thursday RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2013 -- Iran’s foreign minister will meet with his counterparts from six world powers negotiating with Tehran on its controversial nuclear program.
Iran FM to hold talks with six powers at UN this week PressTV 23 Sep 2013 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will hold nuclear talks with counterparts from the six major world powers at United Nations this week, EU foreign policy Chief Catherine Ashton says.
Independent UN expert urges Iran to release remaining political prisoners UN News Centre 23 Sep 2013 -- Independent United Nations human rights expert urged the Government to let go hundreds detained for exercising their rights.
Scores Of Iranian Prisoners Pardoned As Rohani Heads To UN RFE/RL 23 Sep 2013 -- An Iranian official has said that Tehran has pardoned 80 political prisoners.
Relatives, Lawmakers Urge Rohani To Free Former U.S. Marine RFE/RL 23 Sep 2013 -- The sister of a former U.S. marine imprisoned in Iran is trying to meet the Iranian president during his trip to New York to participate in the annual UN General Assembly meeting.
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Base displays air defense hardware Iran Press TV 22 Sep 2013 -- Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base has displayed a number of its hardware at the Armed Forces parade marking the beginning of the Sacred Defense Week in Tehran.
Iran To Take Over Bushehr, As Rohani Signals Readiness For Talks RFE/RL 22 Sep 2013 -- Iran says it will take over full control of the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear power plant on September 23.
World Reacts To Iranian President's No-Nuclear Pledge RFE/RL 20 Sep 2013 -- Comments by Iranian President Hassan Rohani that his government would never develop nuclear weapons have sparked world reaction.
UN rights chief encourages Iranian Government to build on recent prisoner release UN News Centre 20 Sep 2013 -- The United Nations human rights chief has welcomed this week’s release of 12 political prisoners in Iran.
Iran's President Seeks 'Constructive Engagement' VOA 19 Sep 2013 -- Iran's newly elected President Hassan Rouhani has pledged to join in constructive dialogue with world powers.
Iran's Rouhani: We've Never Pursued Nuclear Weapons VOA 19 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is vowing his country will never pursue a nuclear bomb.
Former British Foreign Secretary: Iran 'Ready For A Settlement' On Nuclear Issue RFE/RL 19 Sep 2013 -- Former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw says new Iranian President Hassan Rohani is a "realist" who is "ready for a settlement."
Iran’s President Rouhani says has full authority for nuclear deal with West PressTV 19 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says he has full authority to negotiate a deal with the West over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear energy program.
‘Occupier’ Israel behind injustice, instability in region: Iran's Rouhani PressTV 19 Sep 2013 -- Iran President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the Israeli regime for doing “injustice to people of the Middle East” and sowing instability in the region.
Could US, Iran Agree On Syria Without Assad? VOA 18 Sep 2013 -- More than two years after President Barack Obama said it was time for Syria’s president to go, Bashar al-Assad is still in power in Damascus.
Iran Keeps Low Profile in Syria Diplomacy VOA 18 Sep 2013 -- Syria’s main ally, Russia, has taken on a central role in the effort to get President Bashar al-Assad to give up his chemical weapons.
Breakthroughs expected in Iran’s nuclear issue: AEOI head PressTV 18 Sep 2013 -- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says there will be breakthroughs in efforts to settle dispute over Iran's nuclear energy program.
Iran-Owned New York Building Seized RFE/RL 18 Sep 2013 -- The U.S. Justice Department says it has conducted the biggest seizure of terrorism-related assets in history, confiscating a 36-story New York City building from an Iranian group.
Release of Political Prisoners in Iran US Dept. of State 18 Sep 2013
Iranian Prisoner Release Seen As Harbinger Of Reforms RFE/RL 18 Sep 2013 -- Iran's unexpected release on September 18 of about a dozen political prisoners is being seen as the first tangible sign of change in the country.
Prominent Iranian Human Rights Lawyer Released From Jail RFE/RL 18 Sep 2013 -- Prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been released from jail.
Iran’s 27th fleet docks at Port Sudan PressTV 18 Sep 2013 -- Iran’s 27th fleet of warships has docked at a Sudanese port in the Red Sea after patrolling the high seas to safeguard Iranian commercial vessels and oil tankers.
Video Raises Questions About Possible Iranian Combat Role In Syria RFE/RL 17 Sep 2013 -- Rebels battling Bashar al-Assad's forces in Syria have long claimed Tehran was directly involved in the fight.
Famously Inflexible Iranian Leader Advocates Flexibility RFE/RL 17 Sep 2013 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appears to have softened his position toward international diplomatic dealings.
Obama Wants to Test Iran Leader's Interest in Dialogue VOA 17 Sep 2013 -- President Barack Obama said that Iran's new President Hassan Rouhani appears to want to open a dialogue with the United States and that he is willing to test whether this is the case.
Iran, Oman sign MoU to boost defense cooperation Iran Press TV 17 Sep 2013 -- Iranian and Omani defense ministers have inked a memorandum of understanding to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries.
Iran not after nuclear weapons: Ayatollah Khamenei Iran Press TV 17 Sep 2013 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has reiterated Iran's opposition to the possession of nuclear weapons based on the beliefs of the Iranian nation.
Iran wants peace in Strait of Hormuz: Pres. Rouhani Iran Press TV 17 Sep 2013 -- Iran President Hassan Rouhani has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic's determination to maintain peace in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Iran will never stop uranium enrichment: Lawmaker Iran Press TV 17 Sep 2013 -- A senior Iranian lawmaker has ruled out the possibility of any cessation in Iran's uranium enrichment activities, saying the measure is the country's inalienable right.
IRGC to unveil new domestically developed combat drone Iran Press TV 17 Sep 2013 -- A senior Iranian military commander says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) will be unveiling a domestically designed and built combat drone in the near future.
Iran wants nuclear dossier closed: Salehi PressTV 16 Sep 2013 -- Iran’s nuclear boss says the new administration favors the closure of its nuclear issue at the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Secretary Kerry Remarks With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu After Their Meeting US Dept. of State 15 Sep 2013
Obama: Syria Deal Could Influence Iran Nuclear Talks VOA 15 Sep 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says he and new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani have exchanged letters about the situation in Syria.
Netanyahu ‘supports’ Russia-US deal on Syria chemical weapons PressTV 15 Sep 2013 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced support for an agreement reached by Washington and Moscow to place Syria’s chemical weapons under international supervision.
UN humanitarian chief welcomes enhanced partnership with Iran UN News Centre 15 Sep 2013 -- United Nations humanitarian chief Valerie Amos announced that Iran is set to strengthen its partnership with the UN on regional and international assistance.
Iran has right to uranium enrichment: Putin Iran Press TV 13 Sep 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed Iran's nuclear energy program, saying the Islamic Republic has the right to peaceful use of nuclear technology, including uranium enrichment.
Iran N-rights must be guaranteed for P5+1 talks: Zarif Iran Press TV 13 Sep 2013 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated the Islamic Republic's readiness to enter into talks with the P5+1 group of world powers provided that its nuclear rights are "guaranteed."
Iran to Take Control of Bushehr Nuclear Plant on Sept. 24 RIA Novosti 13 Sep 2013 -- Iran's nuclear chief confirmed on Friday that operational control of the Bushehr nuclear plant would be handed over from Russia to Iran on September 24, the semi-official Iranian Students News Agency reported.
Iran Ready to Guarantee Its Nuclear Program Peaceful – Rouhani RIA Novosti 13 Sep 2013 -- Iran can provide guarantees in the near future that its nuclear program is peaceful, but only if its right to develop atomic energy is respected, President Hassan Rouhani said Friday.
Iraq: UN announces transfer of remaining Iranian exiles Camp Ashraf to transit location UN News Centre 12 Sep 2013 -- A United Nations official in Iraq today announced the successful relocation of the last group of Camp Ashraf residents to a camp near the Baghdad area, pending their resettlement outside the country.
Tehran's strong will for N-talks must be reciprocated: Envoy to IAEA Iran Press TV 12 Sep 2013 -- Iran's Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Reza Najafi has stressed Tehran's strong will to engage in negotiations over its nuclear energy program but says this determination must be reciprocal.
Iran to take charge of first Bushehr plant unit in September: Russian official Iran Press TV 12 Sep 2013 -- A high-ranking Russian official says full control of the first phase of Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran will be handed over to Iranian technicians later this month.
Ayatollah Khamenei appoints new members to Iran's SNSC, EC Iran Press TV 12 Sep 2013 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed former secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Saeed Jalili, to the country's Expediency Council.
Rohani To Court Russian, Chinese Support At SCO Summit Over Iran Nuclear Crisis RFE/RL 12 Sep 2013 -- Iran's new president might seem to be taking a humble role on the world stage by debuting at a summit where Tehran only has observer status.
Russian, Iranian Leaders to Discuss S-300 Deliveries Deadlock RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2013 -- Russia is hoping to settle Iran's litigation with Moscow over a failed S-300 air defense system deal during a Friday meeting between President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, a Russian presidential aide said Thursday.
Time to resolve nuclear issue not unlimited: Iran president Iran Press TV 11 Sep 2013 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has advised the world powers to seize the opportunity created by the Iranian nation following the country's presidential election as time to resolve the Western dispute over Tehran's nuclear energy program will not be "unlimited."
Iran pursing win-win nuclear game: FM Iran Press TV 11 Sep 2013 -- Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is pursuing a win-win game, in nuclear negotiations, stressing that pressure in negotiations will achieve nothing.
Iran, Russia presidents set to discuss military ties Iran Press TV 11 Sep 2013 -- Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin will discuss military-technological cooperation with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani.
Russian Lawmakers Call for More Arms to Iran if Syria Attacked RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2013 -- Two senior Russian lawmakers called Wednesday for additional shipments of "defensive weapons" to Iran if Washington proceeds with planned airstrikes against Syria, while unconfirmed rumors swirled that the Kremlin was working toward a new agreement on deliveries of missile defense systems to Tehran.
Iran ex-minister of defense named SNSC secretary Iran Press TV 10 Sep 2013 -- Iran President Hassan Rouhani has appointed former defense minister as the country's new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
West must adopt 'rhetoric of respect' in nuclear talks with Iran: Rouhani Iran Press TV 10 Sep 2013 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says no progress can be made in the negotiations over Iran's nuclear energy program unless the West reciprocates Iran's "rhetoric of respect."
Top official calls on Iran, DPR Korea, to cooperate with UN atomic agency UN News Centre 09 Sep 2013 -- The head of the United Nations atomic energy agency today stressed the need for both Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to cooperate in resolving outstanding issues regarding their nuclear activities.
P5+1 needs to enter talks with new approach: Iran FM Iran Press TV 09 Sep 2013 -- Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the group of six major world powers must enter negotiations with Tehran with a new approach which shows political will to resolve the nuclear issue.
IAEA favors constructive cooperation with Iran president Iran Press TV 09 Sep 2013 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the UN nuclear supervisory body favors constructive cooperation with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in view of resolving the Tehran's nuclear issue.
Iran Army, IRGC to hold joint drill: Cmdr. Iran Press TV 09 Sep 2013 -- Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) plan to stage joint maneuvers in the near future.
Iran to send 2nd living creature into space IRNA 07 Sep 2013 -- The director of Iran Space Agency (ISA) Hamid Fazeli said on Saturday the country will send the second living creature into the space by late October.
'Iran to send second living creature into space soon' Iran Press TV 07 Sep 2013 -- Deputy Head of Iran Space Agency (ISA) Hamid Fazeli says the Islamic Republic plans to send second living creature into space in the near future.
Air defense commander warns threatening states against their own threats IRNA 07 Sep 2013 -- Commander of the Khatam ul-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier Farzad Esmaeli Saturday warned the "threatening states to be careful as their threats would harm them too."
Wrong image of Iran nuclear energy program must be rectified: Zarif Iran Press TV 07 Sep 2013 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the wrong image presented to the world of the Islamic Republic's nuclear energy program must be rectified.
P5+1 ready for talks with Iran: Ashton’s spokesman PressTV 06 Sep 2013 -- The spokesman for the European Union Foreign Policy chief has announced the readiness of P5+1 group of world powers for a new round of talks with Iran.
Iran ready to allay West nuclear concerns: Salehi PressTV 06 Sep 2013 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has reiterated the country’s readiness to allay Western concerns over its nuclear energy program in a “win-win manner.”
Secretary Kerry Regarding Significant Reductions of Iranian Crude Oil Purchases US Dept. of State 06 Sep 2013
EU Court Deals Blow To Iran Sanctions RFE/RL 06 Sep 2013 -- A top European Union court has ruled that the EU should unfreeze the assets of seven Iranian banks and other businesses hit by sanctions.
Iran Lurks Behind Washington's 'Red Line' On Syria RFE/RL 05 Sep 2013 -- Prior to this week, Iran was rarely mentioned in connection with the August 21 chemical-weapons attack.
Iran's President Puts Foreign Ministry In Charge Of Nuclear Negotiations RFE/RL 05 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani has announced that the country's Foreign Ministry will be in charge of nuclear talks with world powers.
President Rouhani puts Foreign Ministry in charge of nuclear talks PressTV 05 Sep 2013 -- Iran Foreign Ministry has been tasked with leading future negotiations between the Islamic Republic and the P5+1 group of world powers over the country’s nuclear energy program.
Iran Puts Foreign Ministry in Charge of Nuclear Talks RIA Novosti 05 Sep 2013 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani transferred the authority to conduct nuclear talks from the country’s security council to the Foreign Ministry.
Iran army to stage massive military maneuver late September IRNA 05 Sep 2013 -- A senior Iranian commander said the Islamic Republic Army is set to stage a massive military maneuver in late September 2013.
Iran Air Force unveils new training aircraft PressTV 04 Sep 2013 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force has added a new indigenously manufactured training plane, Parastou (Swallow) 14 , to its air fleet.
Video Shows Iran's Ex-President Criticizing Damascus Over Chemical Attack RFE/RL 03 Sep 2013 -- A video has surfaced that shows former Iranian President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani clearly blaming Damascus for chemical attacks.
Advanced weapons, radars mounted on Iran’s Lavan warship PressTV 03 Sep 2013 -- Commander of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says state-of-the-art weapons and radar systems have been installed on the newly-overhauled Lavan warship.
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base unveils indigenous achievements PressTV 03 Sep 2013 -- Iran has unveiled its latest achievements developed by experts at the Iranian Army’s Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base.
Destroying solution of returning to Ashraf and paving way for future attacks on Camp Liberty Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran 02 Sep 2013
Iran Releases Some Slovak Paragliders RFE/RL 02 Sep 2013 -- Iran has released six of eight Slovak paragliders accused of espionage.
What Message Would US Acting in Syria Send to Iran and North Korea? VOA 01 Sep 2013 -- Part of President Barack Obama's argument for a military strike against Syria is a threat to broader U.S. security concerns in the Middle East and Asia.

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