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April 2014 - Iran Special Weapons News

  • US to continue cooperating with Russia on Iran and Syria - State Department VoR 29 Apr 2014 -- Despite the US introducing sanctions against Russia, Washington will continue active cooperation with Moscow to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue and the elimination of chemical weapons in Syria. This was announced by Thomas Countryman, Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation at a press conference in New York.
  • Rude Homecoming For Iranian Dissidents RFE/RL 29 Apr 2014 -- Ali has a message for dissidents and oppositionists who are considering returning to Iran. Don't even think about it. The journalist, and many others on the wrong side of the authorities, fled the country following the broad crackdown on dissent that followed Mahmud Ahmadinejad's contentious reelection as president in 2009.
  • Syria Conflict Spurs Iran-Pakistan Talks VOA 28 Apr 2014 -- A senior Pakistani official is in Iran on an unscheduled visit, which comes amid reports Tehran is increasingly upset at Islamabad's alleged attempts to boost Saudi-backed support for Syrian rebels.
  • Iran to unveil Damavand destroyer: Navy Cmdr. Iran Press TV 28 Apr 2014 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran is scheduled to unveil a new state-of-the-art destroyer in the near future, says Iran's Navy commander.
  • Final nuclear agreement benefits all: Rouhani Iran Press TV 28 Apr 2014 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has expressed optimism over a final agreement with the six major powers on Tehran's nuclear energy program, saying it will be beneficial to all.
  • US concerned over threats of Iran missiles to PG: Official Iran Press TV 27 Apr 2014 -- A senior US official expresses optimism about a possible resolving of the dispute over Iran's nuclear energy program but says Washington is still concerned about the threat posed by Tehran's missiles to US and its allies in the Persian Gulf.
  • Iran nuclear know-how homegrown: Iranian FM Iran Press TV 27 Apr 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the nation's peaceful nuclear program is homegrown and no one can take it away from Iranian scientists.
  • Tehran supports fair nuclear deal - Iranian FM VoR 27 Apr 2014 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sunday that the majority of his Iranians would support a comprehensive nuclear deal that 'respects Iran's rights and the demands of the people.'
  • Iran to target decoy US aircraft carrier in drills - media reports VoR 27 Apr 2014 -- An Iranian newspaper is reporting that the country's military plans to target a mock-up American aircraft carrier during upcoming war games. The Sunday report by independent Haft-e Sobh daily quotes Adm. Ali Fadavi, navy chief of the powerful Revolutionary Guards as saying that Iranian forces should 'target the carrier in the trainings, after it is completed.'
  • Iran arms S-200 system with indigenous missile Iran Press TV 26 Apr 2014 -- A high-ranking Iranian military commander says the Islamic Republic has mounted high-precision Sayyad-3 (Hunter-3) missiles on its indigenous S-200 defense system.
  • Iran denies Bahrain's espionage allegations ISNA 23 Apr 2014 -- An Iranian informed foreign ministry official called the recent Bahraini government's allegations on the country 'unfounded'.
  • Iran confirms nuclear agency reshuffle to give way for P5+1 talks VoR 21 Apr 2014 -- President Hassan Rouhani's government confirmed rumors on Monday it had reshuffled the leadership of Iran’s atomic agency to sideline nuclear experts opposed to talks on its atomic program with the West.
  • Iran builds space suit for suborbital missions IRNA 21 Apr 2014 -- A group of Iranian researchers have designed and built a laboratory space suit for suborbital missions.
  • Army Commander: G 5+1 should be committed to its obligations IRNA 21 Apr 2014 -- An Army commander said that if Group 5+1 is not committed to its obligations, Iran has no insistence on continuation of nuclear talks and will access other nuclear products in a short period of time.
  • Iran Navy 29th fleet docks at Oman's Muscat Port Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2014 -- Iran's 29th naval fleet of war vessels has docked at the Omani port of Muscat to convey the message of peace to the sultanate.
  • Israel attempts to deceive world on Iran: AEOI Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2014 -- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has rejected as baseless a report by an Israeli website about Iran's Parchin military site, saying the new claim is merely aimed at "deceiving the world."
  • Iran determined to continue nuclear talks - Iran's official VoR 21 Apr 2014 -- The negotiations on the Iranian nuclear dossier are entering the phase of preparation for a comprehensive agreement on the problem solution, rapporteur of Iran parliament's Commission on National Security and Foreign Affairs Hossein Naqavi Hosseini was quoted by the IRNA news agency on Monday.
  • IRGC unveils first simulation system of high speed boats IRNA 20 Apr 2014 -- Islamic Revolutions Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, here on Sunday, unveiled its first simulation system of high speed boats.
  • Army unveils latest achievements IRNA 20 Apr 2014 -- Iran Armed Forces on Sunday unveiled its latest achievements in defense technology areas.
  • AEOI Chief: Iran, G5+1 close to agreement on Arak reactor IRNA 20 Apr 2014 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi announced that Iran and the six world powers (the US, Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany) are close to reaching an agreement on a heavy water reactor in Irans Arak city.
  • Iran completes diluting 20% enriched uranium: AEOI Iran Press TV 20 Apr 2014 -- Iran has finished diluting half of its stockpile of 20-percent enriched uranium to five-percent purity and is to convert the rest to uranium oxide, an Iran nuclear official says.
  • Iranian Army unveils new defense achievements Iran Press TV 20 Apr 2014 -- The Iranian Army has unveiled five new domestically designed and produced pieces of military equipment during a ceremony attended by senior Iranian military officials.
  • Iran completes watering down, converting enriched uranium VoR 20 Apr 2014 -- Iran said it had completed watering down and converting more than 200 kilograms (440 lb) of enriched uranium under a deal reached in Geneva last November with world powers over its disputed nuclear program.
  • AEOI Chief: Iran, G5+1 close to agreement on Arak reactor IRNA 20 Apr 2014 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi announced that Iran and the six world powers (the US, Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany) are close to reaching an agreement on a heavy water reactor in Irans Arak city.
  • IRGC commander: Iran only has military attachés in Syria IRNA 20 Apr 2014 -- A senior military commander dismissed the allegations that Iran is directly involved in Syria war, reiterating that although the Damascus governments recent victories were indebted to Irans strategy, Tehran has only military attaches in the country.
  • Iran has not yet started uranium oxidation ISNA 19 Apr 2014 -- Iran announced that it has not yet started oxidation of its 20 percent enriched uranium as well as new reserves of 5 percent enriched uranium.
  • Kamalavandi: Nuclear talks difficult but progressing IRNA 19 Apr 2014 -- The process of nuclear talks between Iran and Group 5+1 is difficult but progressing, spokesman for the National Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Behrouz Kamalvandi said on Saturday.
  • Iranian General Urges Tehran To Pick New UN Envoy RFE/RL 19 Apr 2014 -- A senior Iranian military official has called on Tehran to name a new envoy to the United Nations after Washington refused to issue a visa to its chosen ambassador, Hamid Abutalebi.
  • Iran Says it Has Diluted Highly Enriched Uranium VOA 19 Apr 2014 -- Iran says it has completed diluting its stockpile of 20 percent enriched uranium, based on an interim deal struck with world powers last year on its controversial nuclear program.
  • Commander: Army to hold cyber drills this year IRNA 18 Apr 2014 -- Armys Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan announced that the Army plans to hold a cyber drills with participation of all forces.
  • Iranian Navy ready to help boost security of intl waters: Commander IRNA 18 Apr 2014 -- Iranian Navy is ready to help boost the security of international waters, Irans Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Friday.
  • Iran receives 5th tranche of frozen assets: Deputy FM Iran Press TV 18 Apr 2014 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says the fifth tranche of Iran's frozen oil revenues has been released.
  • Iran Navy to unveil Fateh submarine: Cmdr. Iran Press TV 18 Apr 2014 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the indigenous Fateh (Conqueror) submarine will be unveiled in the current Iranian calendar year (ending March 20, 2015).
  • Iran to surprise enemies with new missile: Cmdr. Iran Press TV 18 Apr 2014 -- A high-ranking Iranian military commander says the Islamic Republic is developing a new version of the powerful and high-precision Sayyad (Hunter) missile to be mounted on indigenous S-200 missile defense systems.
  • Iran to develop new Hunter air defence missile VoR 18 Apr 2014 -- Iran is developing a new updated version of the Sayyad-3 (Hunter-3) mid-range missile, the commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili said on Friday.
  • Iran to firmly deter any attacks - Rouhani VoR 18 Apr 2014 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the Islamic Republic had the might to deter any attacks as its military displayed a range of drones and missiles at an annual parade in Tehran, state television reported on Friday.
  • Irans IAEA envoy: Iranian nuclear program totally transparent IRNA 17 Apr 2014 -- Iran's representative to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Reza Najafi said that all dimensions of Iranian nuclear program are completely transparent.
  • Iran complying with interim nuclear accord: IAEA Iran Press TV 17 Apr 2014 -- The United Nations' nuclear monitoring body says Iran is complying with the terms of an interim nuclear agreement struck between the Islamic Republic and six world powers late last year.
  • Rouhani: Iran, Sextet able to reach agreement in 6 months ISNA 16 Apr 2014 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reiterated that the country and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany can reach a final agreement in six month.
  • Iranian Army equipped with new system for reconnaissance ISNA 15 Apr 2014 -- Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili reiterated that the country's Army has been equipped with a new system with identification and reconnaissance capabilities.
  • FM spokeswoman: Iran to sue US for barring envoy to UN IRNA 13 Apr 2014 -- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham announced that Iran plans to file a lawsuit against the US government for blocking the Islamic Republics choice of its mission at the UN, Hamid Aboutalebi.
  • Iran determined to resolve nuclear issue: Rafsanjani ISNA 13 Apr 2014 -- Chairman of Iran's Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has underscored the Islamic Republic's determination to help resolve the dispute over its nuclear energy program.
  • Iran to litigate US over UN pick decision Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic will file a lawsuit against the United States over its decision to deny visa to Tehran's newly-appointed ambassador to the United Nations, Hamid Aboutalebi.
  • Iran must build 30,000 more centrifuges to feed Bushehr: AEOI Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- Iran says it must build 30,000 more first generation centrifuges if it wants to meet the annual fuel needed at Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.
  • Iran to send 30th fleet to Atlantic Ocean: Cmdr. Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- The Iranian Navy is planning to send its 30th fleet of warships to the Atlantic Ocean, a senior Iranian naval commander says.
  • Iran needs 30,000 new generation centrifuges to meet domestic fuel demands VoR 13 Apr 2014 -- Iran will need 30,000 of its new generation centrifuges to meet domestic fuel demands, far more than the current number, its nuclear chief said Sunday. Ali Akbar Salehi's comments came just days after the latest round of international talks in Vienna aimed at securing a long-term deal over Iran's disputed nuclear programme.
  • Iran Will Deal With UN After U.S. Snub Of Envoy RFE/RL 12 Apr 2014 -- Tehran has dismissed a U.S. decision to deny a visa to Iran's proposed new UN envoy, Hamid Abutalebi, saying it would take up the case directly with the United Nations.
  • Iran not considering alternative UN envoy VoR 12 Apr 2014 -- A top Iranian official said Saturday that the country was not considering a replacement nominee for its prospective UN envoy who has been denied a US visa. 'We are not considering an alternative pick,' deputy foreign minister Abbas Araqchi told Mehr news agency, referring to Hamid Aboutalebi, the Islamic republic's choice for ambassador to the United Nations.
  • Iran to stage specialized drone drill: Commander Iran Press TV 12 Apr 2014 -- An Iranian military commander says the Islamic Republic will stage specialized drone maneuvers for the first time ever to display the country's military might.
  • White House Denies Iran Envoy Visa VOA 11 Apr 2014 -- The White House says it will not issue a visa to the man Iran has picked to be its envoy to the United Nations.
  • Russia Does Not Acknowledge US Sanctions Against Iran - Russian Finance Minister RIA Novosti 11 Apr 2014 -- Russia only recognizes UN Security Council sanctions against Iran, not the United States' own "Oil for Goods" deal, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said after a meeting with US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Friday.
  • IRGC 'not to allow' acts of terror in Iran Iran Press TV 10 Apr 2014 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it will not allow terrorist groups and foreign-sponsored mercenaries to carry out acts of terror in the country.
  • Iran Rejects U.S. Criticism Over UN Pick RFE/RL 10 Apr 2014 -- Iran has rejected U.S. reservations over Tehran's proposed UN ambassador. Washington objects to Hamid Abutalebi entering the United States because of his suspected role in the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran and the hostage-taking of 52 Americans there for 444 days.
  • Supreme Leader: Nuclear scientists to proceed with Research and Development IRNA 09 Apr 2014 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that Iranian nuclear scientists will proceed with Research and Development (R&D) in line with Non-Proliferation Treaty.
  • Iran inaugurates oxygen 18 production unit at Arak, new control panel of Tehran research reactor IRNA 09 Apr 2014 -- Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Ali-Akbar Salehi on Wednesday inaugurated an oxygen 18 production unit at Arak site and new control panel of Tehran research reactor.
  • Iran rules out discussing defense topic in N-talks Iran Press TV 09 Apr 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will not allow its defensive military program to be tied to the nuclear talks with the six world powers.
  • Iran unveils new nuclear technology Iran Press TV 09 Apr 2014 -- Iran has unveiled a new state-of-the-art control room for its Tehran Research Reactor to mark its National Nuclear Technology Day.
  • Iran nuclear activities unstoppable: Leader Iran Press TV 09 Apr 2014 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran's nuclear research and development activities will never stop.
  • Iran's missiles never on nuclear talks agenda: Araqchi Iran Press TV 09 Apr 2014 -- A top Iranian nuclear negotiator says Tehran will never hold talks about its defense system and ballistic missiles with the P5+1 group.
  • April 9, 2014 - Background Briefing on P5+1 Talks US Dept. of State 09 Apr 2014
  • Iran Nuclear Talks Will Resume in May With 'Significant Gaps' VOA 09 Apr 2014 -- Negotiators from Iran and the so-called P5+1 - the United States, Russia, China, Britain, and France, plus Germany - wrapped up a round of talks Wednesday in Vienna on Tehran's nuclear program. The West believes Iran is trying to build a nuclear weapon, a charge Tehran denies, and negotiators remain a long way from reaching agreement.
  • Next Round Of Iranian Nuclear Talks Slated For May RFE/RL 09 Apr 2014 -- EU foreign-policy chief Catherine Ashton says talks between Iran and six world powers to reach a permanent agreement on Tehran's controversial nuclear program will 'move to the next stage' in mid-May.
  • Iran, Pakistan begin joint military drill in Hormuz Strait IRNA 08 Apr 2014 -- Naval forces of Iran and Pakistan began a joint military exercise in east of Hormuz Strait in Persian Gulf on Tuesday participated by the selected units of the Navy forces of both countries.
  • Iran, Pakistan start naval drill in Strait of Hormuz Iran Press TV 08 Apr 2014 -- The naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan have kicked off joint maneuvers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.
  • US could impose more economic sanctions on Iran: Kerry Iran Press TV 08 Apr 2014 -- The United States has threatened to impose more economic sanctions on Iran over its peaceful nuclear program, as Tehran and six major world powers resume talks in Vienna.
  • Iran says drafting final tough deal 'tough process' Iran Press TV 08 Apr 2014 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says drafting a final nuclear deal with the six world powers will be a tough and slow process.
  • Iran's security forces disband foreign-linked terrorist team ISNA 08 Apr 2014 -- Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) disbanded a terrorist ring linked to foreigners' spy services in Khuzestan Province, southwestern Iran.
  • Iran, World Powers Holding 'Substantial' Negotiations In Vienna RFE/RL 08 Apr 2014 -- Iran and six world powers are holding fresh talks in Vienna on a final accord aimed at ending doubts over Tehran's nuclear program.
  • Talks on final nuclear deal draft to start in May: Iranian FM IRNA 07 Apr 2014 -- Talks on drafting a comprehensive final nuclear agreement will begin in May when Iran and six powers meet again in Vienna, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told the press here Monday upon arrival at Vienna airport.
  • Iran's IRGC arrests foreign-linked terrorist team Iran Press TV 07 Apr 2014 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has busted a major terrorism and sabotage network with links to foreign spy agencies in the southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan.
  • Iran, Pakistan to hold joint naval drills in Hormuz Strait Iran Press TV 05 Apr 2014 -- A Pakistani fleet of warships has docked at the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas to hold a joint naval drill with Iran in the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, a senior Iranian commander says.
  • Boeing gets US license to sell plane parts to Iran IRNA 05 Apr 2014 -- A Boeing spokesman said that the aerospace giant has been granted permission by the US Treasury Department to sell plane parts to Iran following the nuclear deal between Tehran and six major world powers.
  • US expects drafting of Iran final nuclear deal to begin in May ISNA 05 Apr 2014 -- The five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany and Iran are on pace to start drafting the text of a comprehensive Iran nuclear accord in May, with the aim of a reaching a final agreement by the July 20th expiration of the six month interim deal, a senior US official said ahead of the third round of final deal talks in Vienna next week.
  • Iran-Sextet nuclear talks beneficial: Negotiator Iran Press TV 05 Apr 2014 -- The head of Iran's negotiating team involved in expert-level talks with six major world powers has described the latest round of nuclear negotiations as "beneficial."
  • Boeing, GE to export aircraft parts to Iran first time since 1970s VoR 05 Apr 2014 -- The American multinational corporation Boeing Co that is the world's biggest airplane maker and engine maker General Electric Co said on Friday that their companies had received licenses from the US Treasury Department to export certain spare parts for commercial aircraft to Iran under a temporary sanctions relief deal that began in January. Iran could require between 250 and 400 jets if sanctions are lifted completely.
  • Background Briefing on the Upcoming P5+1 Talks on Iran's Nuclear Program US Dept. of State 04 Apr 2014



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