Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
March 2014 - Iran Special Weapons News
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- IRGC chief inspects readiness of Saravan border guards IRNA 28 Mar 2014 -- Following commissioning of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces the responsibility of safeguarding Saravan region borders security IRGC Commander Brigadier General Mohammad-Ali Jafari visited that regions borders on Friday.
- Unity, faith will lead to enemy's defeat: Leader Iran Press TV 26 Mar 2014 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says a people can defeat its enemies through unity, faith and resistance.
- Iran building copy of US aircraft carrier – TV VoR 22 Mar 2014 -- Iran is building a large-scale copy of a US military aircraft carrier, CNN reports Saturday. The US intelligence managed to obtain satellite images from the construction site.
- Supreme Leader: World realities not in accordance with US wishes IRNA 21 Mar 2014 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Friday that the world community realities do not go with the US wishes.
- Secretary Discusses Iran With Israeli Defense Minister AFPS 20 Mar 2014 -- During a phone conversation with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon yesterday, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel expressed his deep concern about Yaalon's reported comments on U.S. policy towards Iran and reiterated the U.S. commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in a Defense Department news release.
- China to make further contribution over Iranian nuclear issue People's Daily 20 Mar 2014 -- China on Thursday said it would continue communicating with relevant parties and make contributions to reach an agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue as early as possible.
- EU Sees Wide Differences In Iran Nuclear Talks, But Praises Commitment RFE/RL 20 Mar 2014 -- An EU official says there are some broad differences between Iran and the six world powers in reaching an agreement on Tehran's controversial nuclear program.
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- Readout of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's call yesterday with Israeli Minister of Defense Moshe 'Boogie' Ya'alon DoD 20 Mar 2014
- Iran's uranium enrichment will go on: Rouhani Iran Press TV 19 Mar 2014 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran will move ahead with its uranium enrichment for its nuclear energy program whose peaceful nature has been proven to the world.
- Iran's right to enrichment unassailable: Zarif Iran Press TV 19 Mar 2014 -- Iran's Foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran's right to enrichment should not be obstructed as it's the inalienable right of the country, Press TV reports.
- Ashton: Iran Nuclear Talks to Resume April 7 VOA 19 Mar 2014 -- Negotiators for Iran and six world powers have adjourned what they called 'substantive and useful' talks on Tehran's nuclear program and said they will resume April 7 in Vienna.
- Israeli Defence Minister accuses US of 'demonstrating weakness' in Ukraine, wants harder stance on Iran VoR 18 Mar 2014 -- Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon has hardened his stance on Iran following developments in nuclear talks with the West and would now back a unilateral Israeli strike, a newspaper reported on Tuesday. Yaalon also accused Washington of 'demonstrating weakness' in the Ukraine crisis in comments published by Haaretz newspaper.
- Zarif, Ashton hold constructive meeting: Mann Iran Press TV 18 Mar 2014 -- The spokesman for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has praised the latest meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Ashton as "constructive."
- Russia, West to Resume Iran Talks VOA 18 Mar 2014 -- Amid the Crimea controversy, Russian and Western negotiators sat together Tuesday in Vienna for the next round of talks on Iran's nuclear program.
- Enrichment, reactor top agenda of nuclear talks: Iran FM Iran Press TV 17 Mar 2014 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the new round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and six major world powers will focus on uranium enrichment and Arak heavy water reactor.
- CIA suspends chief of Iran operations: Report Iran Press TV 17 Mar 2014 -- The US spy agency CIA has suspended the chief of its Iran operations because his 'mismanagement' had put the division "in disarray," a report says.
- CIA suspends US chief of Iran operations over 'workplace issues' VoR 17 Mar 2014 -- Veteran CIA officer Jonathan Bank, former chief of Iran operations, is placed on paid administrative leave amid a rebellion against his management style, current and former colleagues say. The former CIA agent was sent home from agency headquarters after an internal investigation found he had created an abusive and hostile work environment that made it impossible for the branch to function properly.
- Iran expects no final deal in coming nuclear talks Iran Press TV 16 Mar 2014 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran does not expect to reach a permanent and comprehensive deal with six world powers in the upcoming round of nuclear talks.
- Iran says will never scrap peaceful nuclear program, urges US to face reality VoR 16 Mar 2014 -- Iran has no intention to stop any part of its nuclear program, its foreign minister said on Saturday before imminent talks with world powers on a comprehensive nuclear deal.
- Iran criticizes Kerry for N. remarks ISNA 15 Mar 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized his US counterpart John Kerry for his remarks that the country faces 'tough decision' in nuclear talks that the world could assure that its nuclear program is merely for peaceful purposes.
- Larijani calls UN Iran's report 'disgraceful' ISNA 15 Mar 2014 -- Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has denounced as "disgraceful" a recent report by the United Nations on the Islamic Republic's human rights record.
- Fateh submarine soon to join Iran Navy: Defense min. Iran Press TV 15 Mar 2014 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the indigenous Fateh (Conqueror) submarine will join the Navy in May.
- Navy Commander: Iranian Navy self-sufficient in provision of needs IRNA 14 Mar 2014 -- Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said here Thursday evening that the IRI Navy has achieved self-sufficiency in provision of its entire needs in various scientific and military fields.
- Obama renews 'National Emergency Act' against Iran Iran Press TV 13 Mar 2014 -- US President Barack Obama has formally renewed the so-called National Emergency Act with respect to Iran which keeps sanctions against the Islamic Republic in place for at least one more year.
- Iran committed to interim nuclear agreement with G5+1 IRNA 12 Mar 2014 -- Iran is committed to the interim nuclear agreement with G5+1 including US, UK, France, Russia, China plus Germany, Chairman of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Wednesday.
- Irans 29th Flottila berths at Omans Salalah port IRNA 12 Mar 2014 -- The Navys 29th Flotilla berthed at Salalah port, Oman after 48 hours of voyage.
- Iran not to negotiate on defense issues in talks ISNA 12 Mar 2014 -- A member of Iranian nuclear negotiating team Majid Takht-Ravanchi reiterated that the country would not discuss defense and missile power in its negotiations with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany.
- Iran defense might not in P5+1 talks agenda: Official Iran Press TV 12 Mar 2014 -- A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says the Islamic Republic will never accept to include the country's defense capabilities in its nuclear talks with the P5+1.
- Iran, Russia reach initial deal on 2 more N-plants Iran Press TV 12 Mar 2014 -- Iran and Russia have reached a preliminary agreement to build at least two more nuclear power plants in the Iranian port city of Bushehr in south of the country.
- Construction of Arak plant makes 87% progress: AEOI Iran Press TV 11 Mar 2014 -- The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the construction of Arak heavy water production plant in the country's Markazi (Central) Province has made a nearly 90-percent progress.
- Zarif calls talks with Ashton 'constructive' ISNA 10 Mar 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif described as 'useful' his talks with the visiting EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton in Tehran.
- Iran to unveil locally-built submarine, says Navy commander ISNA 10 Mar 2014 -- Iran plans to unveil a home-made submarine dubbed Fateh (Conqueror) submarine in coming months for more maritime safety of Iranian vessels, Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced.
- Iran FM terms talks with Ashton 'constructive' Iran Press TV 10 Mar 2014 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif has praised as "constructive" his latest discussions with visiting EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
- Russian official to hold talks on new Iran nuclear plant VoR 10 Mar 2014 -- An official of Russia's state atomic energy agency is to visit Iran on Tuesday for talks on building a second nuclear power plant, Iranian media reported.
- Israel Displays Arms it Says Were Destined for Gaza VOA 10 Mar 2014 -- Israel has displayed weapons from an intercepted ship it says were being sent from Iran to militants in the Gaza Strip -- a charge denied by Tehran.
- Ashton: Talks on a conclusive solution, tough, challenging IRNA 09 Mar 2014 -- Visiting foreign policy chief of the European Union (EU) Catherine Ashton said here on Sunday that the way towards working out a conclusive nuclear deal between Iran and the 5+1 is tough and challenging.
- Rouhani: Iran resolute to interact constructively with EU ISNA 09 Mar 2014 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reiterated that the Iranian government seeks constructive interaction with Europe based on 'shared interests'.
- Zarif says Iran firm to reach agreement with G5+1 ISNA 09 Mar 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reiterated that the country is resolved to reach an agreement on the nuclear issue.
- Iran resolved to achieve final nuclear deal: Zarif Iran Press TV 09 Mar 2014 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reaffirmed Tehran's determination to reach a final agreement with the six world powers over its nuclear energy program provided that the Iranian nation's rights are recognized.
- Ashton Plays Down Hopes Of Iran Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 09 Mar 2014 -- with the support of the people of Iran for the work that is going on by the minister [Zarif] and his team and with the support of the international community for my work -- that we should aim to try and succeed.'
- Zarif: WMD will bring no security IRNA 07 Mar 2014 -- Visiting Foreign Minister of iran Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday weapons of mass destruction would bring no security to the world and have no place in Irans defensive doctrine.
- Nuclear arms cannot provide security: Iran FM Iran Press TV 07 Mar 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reaffirmed Tehran's opposition to the development of weapons of mass destruction, stressing that nuclear arms cannot provide security.
- FM rejects alleged seizure of Iran cargo ship as AIPAC propaganda IRNA 06 Mar 2014 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected media reports on alleged seizure of an Iranian cargo ship as part of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) propaganda.
- Zarif hails Moscows role in Iran nuclear talks IRNA 06 Mar 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has praised Tehran-Moscow relations, stressing Russia's role in talks between Iran and the six major world powers, PressTV said Thursday.
- Iran, world powers continue expert-level talks Iran Press TV 06 Mar 2014 -- The second day of expert-level nuclear talks between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany has kicked off in the Austrian capital of Vienna.
- Iran rejects Israeli lies on Gaza arms shipment Iran Press TV 06 Mar 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed as "lies" the recent Israeli allegation that Tehran sought to send missiles to the blockaded Gaza Strip.
- Iranian armed forces equipped with ballistic missiles ISNA 05 Mar 2014 -- Iranian armed forces received overwhelming amount of four types of ballistic missiles and an aerial system in a ceremony attended by Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan.
- Iran to receive 2nd installment of frozen assets IRNA 05 Mar 2014 -- Iran will receive the second installment of its frozen assets abroad within the next two days, Head of Central Bank of Iran Valiollah Seif said on Wednesday.
- Nuclear official: Agreement possible only when Iran's rights guaranteed IRNA 05 Mar 2014 -- Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Behrouz Kamalvandi stressed that agreement with the 5+1 will take place only when the rights of the Iranian nation are guaranteed.
- Army receives mass produced ballistic missiles IRNA 05 Mar 2014 -- Defense Ministry on Wednesday announced that it has handed over mass produced ballistic missiles to the Iranian Army.
- US must learn lesson from futile sanctions: Iran's Zarif ISNA 05 Mar 2014 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reaffirmed the peaceful nature of the Islamic Republic's nuclear energy program, saying the US must learn a lesson from futile sanctions imposed on Tehran.
- Iran rejects reports on extending talks with Sextet for extra 6 months ISNA 05 Mar 2014 -- Iranian envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Reza Najafi rejected reports that Iran and the G5+1 are likely to extend talks for another 6 months.
- Iran will never give up nuclear enrichment right: Zarif Iran Press TV 05 Mar 2014 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will never give up its right to nuclear enrichment for peaceful purposes.
- Mass delivery of Iran ballistic missiles to Armed Forces Iran Press TV 05 Mar 2014 -- Iran's Defense Ministry has announced the delivery of a massive consignment of indigenous ballistic missiles to the country's Armed Forces.
- Iran's IAEA envoy says developments in N-talks positive Iran Press TV 05 Mar 2014 -- Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says there have been positive developments regarding the implementation of the Iranian nuclear deal.
- US: Iran Must Address Nuclear Arms Suspicions VOA 05 Mar 2014 -- A U.S. envoy told Iran Wednesday it can expect substantial relief from sanctions choking its economy only if it clears up suspicions that it worked on nuclear arms. But Tehran said claims that it did so are 'baseless.'
- Iran will protect nuclear achievements: Araqchi IRNA 04 Mar 2014 -- Iran will protect its nuclear achievements through political negotiations with Group 5+1, Irans top nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi said on Tuesday.
- Iran red lines won't be crossed in N-talks: Rouhani Iran Press TV 04 Mar 2014 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has assured that his administration will not overstep the Islamic Republic's "red lines" in the nuclear negotiations with the P5+1 group.
- US to face hell in Mideast if attacks Iran: Cmdr. Iran Press TV 04 Mar 2014 -- A senior Iranian commander says the United States will face hell in the Middle East should it launch an attack on the Islamic Republic.
- Netanyahu: Allowing Iran to Continue Enriching Uranium Would Be 'Grave Error' VOA 04 Mar 2014 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says international efforts to restrict Iran's nuclear program must include a complete end to its enriching uranium. Talks underway appear aimed at allowing Iran to enrich some uranium at lower-grade levels.
- Nuclear safety, Iran and DPR Korea among pressing issues for UN atomic watchdog UN News Centre 03 Mar 2014 -- The United Nations atomic energy chief today highlighted some of the most pressing issues on the agenda of his agency, ranging from nuclear safety to verification of the activities of Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
- UN: Iran Cutting Nuclear Stockpile VOA 03 Mar 2014 -- The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief says Iran has cut its stock of higher-enriched uranium that is closest to atomic weapons-grade.
- Comprehensive nuclear deal possible by end of July: Zarif Iran Press TV 02 Mar 2014 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says a comprehensive nuclear deal between Iran and six major world powers over Tehran's nuclear energy program is possible by the end of July.
- Iran can build any kind of missiles: Defense min. Iran Press TV 01 Mar 2014 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says Iran can build any type of missile.
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