January 2014 - Iran Special Weapons News

Set aside illusions on Iran nuclear program, Zarif tells West Iran Press TV 31 Jan 2014 -- Iran foreign minister has called on Western governments to set aside illusions that sanctions forced the Islamic Republic to negotiate on its nuclear energy program, Press TV reports.
Iran to declare positions at Munich confab: Zarif Iran Press TV 31 Jan 2014 -- Iran foreign minister says Tehran is determined to elaborate on its positions in the international arena during the 50th Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany.
Iran rejects Obama boast that sanctions forced nuclear deal Voice of Russia 30 Jan 2014 -- Iran on Thursday dismissed as "unrealistic and unconstructive" comments by US President Barack Obama that international sanctions linked to its nuclear programme had forced Tehran to the negotiating table.
No Iranian troops fighting in Syria: FM Zarif Iran Press TV 29 Jan 2014 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated that the Islamic Republic has deployed no military forces in war-stricken Syria.
Obama vows to veto new sanctions on Iran ISNA 29 Jan 2014 -- Any new economic sanctions that Congress tries to impose against Iran during international negotiations to limit the country's nuclear program will be vetoed, the US President Barack Obama warned lawmakers.
IAEA inspectors visit Iran's Gachin uranium mine Iran Press TV 29 Jan 2014 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors have made a five-hour visit to the Gachin uranium mine in southern Iran.
Iran ready to counter enemy aggression: Defense Minister Iran Press TV 29 Jan 2014 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic is ready to counter any act of aggression against the country.
Talks on Iran nuclear deal expected in NY in February, says US ISNA 28 Jan 2014 -- The opening round of talks between Iran and six world powers on a deal for Tehran to limit parts of its nuclear program in exchange for a gradual end to sanctions is expected to take place next month in New York, a US official said.
IAEA team arrives in Iran to visit Gachin uranium mine Iran Press TV 28 Jan 2014 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors have arrived in Iran to visit Gachin uranium mine in the south of the country, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has announced.
US realizes zero-enrichment unattainable: Iran's Zarif Iran Press TV 28 Jan 2014 -- Iran has reasserted its right to uranium enrichment, saying that the United States has come to the conclusion that the right is not up for discussion.
Maintaining peaceful N-program top Iran agenda: Official Iran Press TV 28 Jan 2014 -- Maintaining Iran's peaceful nuclear program tops the country's agenda in the negotiations with world powers, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says.
Iran seeks nothing beyond its rights in NPT: Rouhani Iran Press TV 28 Jan 2014 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the country pursues nothing in its nuclear energy program beyond its rights as stipulated in the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
IRGC sets up organization for smart combat vessels Iran Press TV 28 Jan 2014 -- A high-ranking Iranian military official says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has created an organization for its smart combat vessels to counter any enemy aggression.
'Iran UAVs tracked US vessels in PG several times' Iran Press TV 27 Jan 2014 -- The Iranian Navy's drones have tracked and captured images of US warships in the Persian Gulf on several occasions, says a top Iranian commander.
IRGC Commander blasts Kerrys anti-Iran remarks IRNA 26 Jan 2014 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari lashed out at US Secretary of State John Kerrys recent war rhetoric against Iran.
President: Iran not to accept restrictions on peaceful N. technology IRNA 26 Jan 2014 -- President Hassan Rouhani once again underlined that Iran will not accept any limitations in the context of peaceful nuclear technology.
Iran general rejects US military threat Iran Press TV 25 Jan 2014 -- A senior Iranian military commander has dismissed US Secretary of State John Kerry's latest threat of military action against Iran over its nuclear program.
'Restrictions on peaceful N-tech not acceptable' Iran Press TV 25 Jan 2014 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic will not accept any limitations in the context of peaceful nuclear technology.
Kerry's words against law, UN Charter, Iran says Iran Press TV 25 Jan 2014 -- Iran says remarks made earlier by US Secretary of State John Kerry are a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
Amano says IAEA inspectors to visit Iran's Gachin mine Iran Press TV 24 Jan 2014 -- Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the inspectors of the organization will visit Iran's Gachin uranium mine in the coming days.
UN atomic watchdog endorses plan to ensure peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme UN News Centre 24 Jan 2014 -- The recently concluded action plan aimed at allaying international concerns about Iran's nuclear programme is an important development, the head of the United Nations atomic watchdog said today, while adding that there is still a long way to go in this effort.
Support Slipping for Iran Sanctions in US Senate VOA 23 Jan 2014 -- More Democratic senators are quietly signaling their opposition to a bill that spells out new sanctions against Iran if negotiations to limit the country's nuclear program do not yield a final accord.
Rouhani Says Iran Wants Nuclear Deal, Investment VOA 23 Jan 2014 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his country is ready to rejoin the global economy after carrying out an interim deal with world powers to limit its nuclear development program.
Iran will not forswear nuclear rights: Rouhani Iran Press TV 23 Jan 2014 -- Tehran will continue its peaceful nuclear activities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), says Iran's President Hassan Rouhani.
Sanctions against Iran illegal: President Rouhani Iran Press TV 23 Jan 2014 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic over its nuclear energy program, noting that the bans are illegal and undermine international law.
Rohani Talks Cooperation, Security At Davos RFE/RL 23 Jan 2014 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani has addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, giving a speech filled with talk of cooperation and security.
Iran's 5-percent enriched uranium to rise by 400 kg ISNA 22 Jan 2014 -- Iran's 5 percent enriched UF6 stockpile will rise by 400 kilograms during the period of enforcement of Geneva deal lasting for 6 months.
Iran naval fleet sets sail for Atlantic Ocean Iran Press TV 22 Jan 2014 -- The 29th Fleet of the Iranian Navy has headed to the Atlantic Ocean in line with the country's policy to safeguard naval routes for its vessels.
UN invite withdrawal regrettable: Iran FM Iran Press TV 21 Jan 2014 -- Iran has called 'regrettable,' the United Nations secretary-general's rescinding his invitation to the Islamic Republic to participate in the forthcoming international conference on the Syrian crisis.
Iran never requested presence in Syria talks: Official Iran Press TV 21 Jan 2014 -- Iran Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham says the Islamic Republic had never requested to attend the forthcoming international conference on the Syria crisis.
Russia Says Revoking Iran Invite To Syria Talks 'Mistake', Not 'Catastrophe' RFE/RL 21 Jan 2014 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the UN decision to withdraw an invitation to Iran to attend peace talks on Syria was a 'mistake' but not a 'catastrophe.'
Salehi stresses Irans nuclear rights IRNA 21 Jan 2014 -- Head of Irans Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) said right of enrichment is Irans red line and our negotiating team has not crossed this line.
Iranian Navy flotilla to enter Atlantic Ocean for 1st time ISNA 21 Jan 2014 -- The 29th training and combat flotilla of Iranian Navy started an international mission from Bandar Abbas to Atlantic Ocean.
Iran's new centrifuges 15 times more powerful than old ones, says Salehi ISNA 21 Jan 2014 -- Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said the country's new centrifuges are 15 times more powerful than the old ones.
Iran to get access to its $4.2 bln frozen assets Voice of Russia 21 Jan 2014 -- Iran will get the access to its frozen funds in the nearest future as the US and EU began easing economic sanctions. Tehran will have an easier time trading in crude oil, gold and other high-value materials.
Iranian Invite to Geneva 2 Withdrawn VOA 20 Jan 2014 -- After a brief diplomatic firestorm, the United Nations announced Monday that Iran will not be attending an international peace conference on Syria in Switzerland later this week.
Ban withdraws Iran's invitation to Syria talks, saying its statements contradict assurances UN News Centre 20 Jan 2014 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today withdrew his invitation to Iran to attend a United Nations conference on ending the nearly three-year-old Syrian civil war, voicing “deep disappointment” that Iranian public statements were totally inconsistent with oral assurances he had been given.
UN chief invites Iran to Geneva II conference on Syria IRNA 20 Jan 2014 -- United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Iran has been invited to the Geneva II conference on the Syrian crisis.
US pressures UN to withdraw Iran invite to Syria talks Iran Press TV 20 Jan 2014 -- The United States is exerting pressure on the United Nations to withdraw its invitation of Iran to take part in this week international peace conference on the Syrian crisis.
Ban Invites Iran To Syrian Peace Talks RFE/RL 20 Jan 2014 -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he has invited Iran to participate in preliminary Syrian peace talks in Montreux, Switzerland.
UN Invite to Iran Throws Syria Talks Into Doubt VOA 20 Jan 2014 -- The fate of Syria peace talks was in question Monday after the opposition Syrian National Coalition slammed a United Nations decision to invite Iran to the table and said it would not attend.
Iran says will attend Syria talks, rejects conditions Voice of Russia 20 Jan 2014 -- Iran will attend Syrian peace talks this week in Switzerland but without preconditions, foreign ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham told the official IRNA news agency.
Iran suspends enrichment, starts dilution, oxidation of 20% uranium ISNA 20 Jan 2014 -- Dilution and oxidation of Iran's 20-percent enriched uranium stockpiles have started, Director General of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) for Safeguards announced on Monday.
Iran suspends 20% enrichment, starts oxidization Iran Press TV 20 Jan 2014 -- Iran has suspended 20 percent uranium enrichment as part of a deal struck between Tehran and six major world powers in the Swiss city of Geneva last November.
As Sanctions Are Relaxed, Western Businesses Look To Iran RFE/RL 20 Jan 2014 -- The easing of sanctions on Tehran that has just taken effect is sending Western companies rushing to seek new business opportunities in Iran.
Iran Implements Nuclear Deal, IAEA Says RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2014 -- The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog confirmed on Monday that Iran had started implementing an international deal aimed at scaling back the Islamic republic's nuclear program.
Iran Sanctions Eased as Tehran Curbs Nuclear Enrichment VOA 20 Jan 2014 -- The United States and other world powers are easing economic sanctions against Iran after international inspectors confirmed that Tehran has started to curb its most sensitive nuclear enrichment activity.
EU suspends some sanctions against Iran - official Voice of Russia 20 Jan 2014 -- The European Union suspended a range of sanctions against Iran on Monday after Tehran began implementing a deal to curb its nuclear programme, the EU said.
Araqchi reacts to publication of unofficial n. document by US IRNA 19 Jan 2014 -- Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs reacted Saturday to the publication of a 'non-paper', unofficial nuclear document by the US, arguing that its publication means regarding it as an official, binding document.
U.S. Releases Details Of Iranian Deal RFE/RL 17 Jan 2014 -- The White House has sent the text of an agreement to implement an interim nuclear deal reached with Iran in November to the U.S. Congress.
West Prepares to Ease Iran Sanctions VOA 17 Jan 2014 -- A temporary deal agreed to in November between world powers and Iran regarding its nuclear program comes into force Monday. It's seen as a stepping-stone to a broader agreement on the future of the program, which many Western countries believe is aimed at producing nuclear weapons - a charge Iran has long denied.
Summary of Technical Understandings Related to the Implementation of the Joint Plan of Action on the Islamic Republic of Iran's Nuclear Program The White House 16 Jan 2014
Obama urges Democrats to oppose new anti-Iran sanctions Iran Press TV 16 Jan 2014 -- US President Barack Obama has met with Senate Democrats in a closed-door session and urged them to reject a new sanctions bill against Iran.
Iran not interested in supplies of Antey-2500 instead of S-300 from Russia - FM Zarif Voice of Russia 16 Jan 2014 -- Iran is not interested in supplies of the Antey-2500 air defense systems instead of the S-300 missile weapon systems that were not received from Russia, said Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif.
Araqchi: $1.5b worth of Irans blocked assets to be released by early Feb IRNA 15 Jan 2014 -- Senior Iranian nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi said that dlrs 1.5 billion worth of Iranian frozen assets will be released by early February 2014.
Iran not to back off from nuclear right: Rouhani Iran Press TV 15 Jan 2014 -- The Iranian president says the Islamic Republic will not retreat one iota from its right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
IAEA: Iran Asks for Nuclear Talks Postponement VOA 14 Jan 2014 -- The U.N. nuclear agency says talks with Iran on Tehran's nuclear program have been postponed until February 8.
IAEA inspectors to visit Iran mid Jan on Geneva deal ISNA 14 Jan 2014 -- Inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will visit Iran mid January to monitor enforcement of the Geneva deal in the country.
EU sanctions relief for Iran to go fully into effect on January 20 ISNA 14 Jan 2014 -- European Union governments will implement all EU sanctions relief for Iran covered by a landmark nuclear deal on January 20, the day the agreement takes effect - including lifting a ban on insuring its oil, the EU officials said.
West recognizes Iran nuclear rights: Rouhani Iran Press TV 14 Jan 2014 -- Iran President Hassan Rouhani says the nuclear deal between Tehran and the six world powers shows the West has finally recognized the Islamic Republic's right to peaceful nuclear technology.
Iran-IAEA talks to be held on February 8: Envoy Iran Press TV 14 Jan 2014 -- A top Iranian diplomat says planned negotiations between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have been deferred to February 8.
Enemy lacks ability to attack Iran militarily: Army chief Iran Press TV 14 Jan 2014 -- Commander of Iran Army Major General Ataollah Salehi has underlined Iran's military capabilities, stating that enemy is incapable of launching a military attack against the country.
Obama Urges Congress To Give Iran Deal A Chance RFE/RL 14 Jan 2014 -- President Barack Obama has urged U.S. lawmakers to give diplomacy with Iran a chance after agreements with Tehran cleared the way during the weekend for a six-month interim nuclear deal to go into force next week.
Background Briefing on the Implementation Plan of the P5+1 and Iran's First Step Nuclear Agreement US Dept. of State 13 Jan 2014
Seeking Engagement: Could Crises Bring Washington And Iran Closer Together? RFE/RL 13 Jan 2014 -- Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, nuclear proliferation - all are crises in which the West and Iran have high stakes.
Obama Urges Iran to Seize 'Door of Opportunity' in Nuclear Talks VOA 13 Jan 2014 -- President Barack Obama says Iran should seize a 'door of opportunity' to achieve a final comprehensive nuclear deal with the international community, and he has appealed again to lawmakers not to pass legislation imposing new sanctions.
Iran rejects Obama's remarks on dismantling N. activities ISNA 13 Jan 2014 -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister rejected Obama's recent remarks on dismantling Iranian nuclear facilities, reiterating that there is no dismantle of nuclear facilities based on the Geneva deal.
No exact date set for Iran-Sextet new talks: Araqchi Iran Press TV 13 Jan 2014 -- An Iranian nuclear negotiator says no exact date has been set for the resumption of talks between Tehran and six major world powers on Iran's nuclear energy program.
Iran Nuclear Deal Takes Effect Next Week RFE/RL 13 Jan 2014 -- Iran and world powers have agreed to start implementing their interim nuclear deal on January 20.
Statement by the President on the Implementation of the First Step Agreement on the Islamic Republic of Iran's Nuclear Program The White House 12 Jan 2014
Iran, Sextet to start implementing nuclear deal on Jan. 20: Araqchi Iran Press TV 12 Jan 2014 -- A top Iranian nuclear negotiator says Iran and the six world powers will start implementing the Geneva nuclear agreement on January 20.
Iran's Araqchi warns against any new US sanctions Iran Press TV 12 Jan 2014 -- An Iranian senior nuclear negotiator has warned against any new sanctions by the United States on Tehran.
Interim Iran Nuclear Deal to Take Effect Jan. 20 VOA 12 Jan 2014 -- Iran and six world powers have agreed on how to implement an interim nuclear agreement. The deal, which takes effect next week, eases some financial sanctions in exchange for Iran rolling back parts of its nuclear program, ahead of talks on a more comprehensive agreement.
Ashtons spokesman: Iran, G5+1 making progress on nuclear deal IRNA 11 Jan 2014 -- Michael Mann, the spokesman for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, said very good progress was made on all the pertinent issues, and that the results will be consulted with more senior officials for validation.
Larijani: Iran favors diplomatic solution to nuclear issue IRNA 11 Jan 2014 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Saturday that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been for diplomatic solution to the nuclear issue but certain countries have never been willing to see the issue solved.
Deputy FM: Political, technical disagreements between Iran, G5+1 resolved ISNA 11 Jan 2014 -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi announced that political and technical differences between Iran and the G5+1 have been settled.
Larijani: Iran pursuing n. negotiations parallel with n. progress IRNA 10 Jan 2014 -- Iran proceeds with its progress in nuclear technology parallel with pursuing its nuclear negotiations with the West, said the Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani here on Thursday.
Salehi: Iran negotiating with agency on 2nd phase of cooperation IRNA 10 Jan 2014 -- Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) is engaged in talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) officials for beginning the second phase of cooperation, AEOI chief said here on Thursday.
Iran, Sextet end nuclear talks in Geneva, reach agreement Iran Press TV 10 Jan 2014 -- Representatives from Iran and the six world powers have wrapped up two days of talks in Geneva after reaching an agreement over outstanding issues pertaining to the implementation of last year's landmark nuclear deal.
Iran nuclear talks making progress: AEOI chief Iran Press TV 10 Jan 2014 -- Director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has expressed satisfaction over the process of Iran's nuclear talks with the Sextet of world powers.
'Northern Kurdistan' Gets Icy Response In Iran's West Azerbaijan Province RFE/RL 10 Jan 2014 -- The idea that a new, Kurdish, province be formed in Iran's northwest has been floated -- and it is going over like a lead balloon among the country's large Azeri minority.
Iran Nuclear Talks Conclude with 'Solutions' VOA 10 Jan 2014 -- Iran's deputy chief nuclear negotiator says talks with world powers on Tehran's nuclear program have concluded with solutions on all points of disagreement.
Russian, Iranian Presidents Discuss Upcoming Syria Talks RIA Novosti 09 Jan 2014 -- Russia's President Vladimir Putin spoke with his counterpart in Iran on Thursday about Tehran's nuclear program and the upcoming Geneva 2 international peace conference.
Geneva deal changes Wests approach towards Iran IRNA 08 Jan 2014 -- Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-e Ravanchi said Wednesday that the Geneva deal reached between Iran and the Group 5+1 has turned West's policy of confronting with Iran into interaction with the country.
UK seeking quick ease of sanctions on Iran, says Straw ISNA 08 Jan 2014 -- Former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw reiterated that sanctions imposed against Iran over its nuclear program should be lifted soon.
Iran will never buckle under pressure: Zarif Iran Press TV 08 Jan 2014 -- Iran's foreign minister says Tehran will never capitulate to the pressure exerted through imposing sanctions against the country.
US unable to destroy Iran military power: Defense min. Iran Press TV 08 Jan 2014 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan rejected remarks about US military might, saying Washington cannot destroy Iran's defensive power.
Date for implementation of Geneva deal to be set after solving remaining issues: FM spokeswoman IRNA 07 Jan 2014 -- A timetable for implementation of a joint plan of action agreed upon by Iran and the Group 5+1 countries on the formers nuclear program would be set after few remaining issues are solved, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham said on Tuesday.
New sanctions will end Iran nuclear talks: FM spokewoman Iran Press TV 07 Jan 2014 -- Iran has warned against imposition of new sanctions, saying fresh US sanctions against the Islamic Republic will scupper the Geneva nuclear talks and the ensuing deal.
Is Iran's Conservative Camp Muscling In On Nuclear Talks? RFE/RL 07 Jan 2014 -- Is Iran's conservative camp muscling in on Tehran's nuclear negotiations with six world powers?
AEOI director hopeful about Geneva talks Iran Press TV 06 Jan 2014 -- The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has expressed hope about the Geneva talks between Iran and the world's six major powers over Tehran's nuclear energy program.
IAEA inspectors to visit Gachin mine soon, Salehi IRNA 05 Jan 2014 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said Sunday that the IAEA inspectors will visit Gachin mine in south of the country in the next three weeks.
Iran will regroup expert-level nuclear negotiators: Araqchi Iran Press TV 05 Jan 2014 -- A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says more experts will join the upcoming negotiations with six major world powers on the final step in the implementation of the Geneva deal.
Iran's Foreign Minister to Make Key Turkish Visit VOA 03 Jan 2014 -- The Iranian foreign minister visits Turkey Saturday as the Turkish government continues to be mired in a deepening crisis involving a Turkish state bank that allegedly laundered money sent to Iran.
Araqchi: Timetable to implement Geneva deal to be declared after resolving minor issues IRNA 02 Jan 2014 -- Deputy Foreign Minister and member of nuclear negotiating team Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday that the timetable for implementation of Geneva deal will be declared after minor issues between the two sides are resolved.

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January 2014 - Iran Special Weapons News