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August 2014 - Iran Special Weapons News
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- Elusive Deal With Iran Could Yield Foreign Policy Legacy for Obama VOA 31 Aug 2014 -- Call between Presidents Barack Obama and Hassan Rouhani marked the first direct contact between the United States and Iran since 1979.
- Rouhani Slams New US Sanctions Against Iran as Illegal RIA Novosti 31 Aug 2014 -- Hassan Rouhani, the President of Iran, has called new sanctions imposed by the United States on more than 25 companies and individuals illegal, adding that Tehran will circumvent them, BBC reports.
- When in Persian Gulf, US forces must speak Farsi: Iran cmdr. Iran Press TV 31 Aug 2014 -- The US naval forces in the Persian Gulf are obligated to speak in Farsi during their radio communications with Iran’s forces, says an Iranian commander.
- Iran Nuclear Talks to Continue on Sidelines of UNGA VOA 30 Aug 2014 -- The European Union's foreign policy chief says six global powers will talk about ways to reach a comprehensive nuclear deal with Iran on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly next month in New York.
- Iran Bolsters Phone, Internet Surveillance VOA 30 Aug 2014 -- The regime in Tehran is apparently stepping up surveillance of its citizens’ online and telephone activities, threatening some with punishment for “seditious” activities.
- Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Iran Designations The White House 29 Aug 2014
- Additional Sanctions Imposed by the Department of State Targeting Iranian Proliferators US Dept. of State 29 Aug 2014
- U.S. Citizens Detained or Missing in Iran US Dept. of State 29 Aug 2014
- U.S. Imposes More Sanctions Against Iran RFE/RL 29 Aug 2014 -- The United States has announced newly imposed sanctions against more than 25 Iranian entities and individuals that Washington accuses of a range of transgressions, including expanding Iran's nuclear activities, evading sanctions, and supporting terrorism in the region.
- US imposes more sanctions on Iranian individuals, companies Iran Press TV 29 Aug 2014 -- The United States has imposed new sanctions on more than 25 Iranian individuals and companies.
- Iran completes indigenous missile system Iran Press TV 29 Aug 2014 -- Iran has finished manufacturing a homegrown missile defense system, which is as powerful as the S-300 system that Russia refused to deliver to the Islamic Republic.
- Yemen's President Blames Iran for Inciting Conflict VOA 28 Aug 2014 -- Yemen's president is accusing Iran of provoking current unrest in his country as Shi'ite Houthi rebels advance on the capital Sana'a.
- Iran test-fires indigenous missile system Iran Press TV 28 Aug 2014 -- The Islamic Republic has successfully test-fired indigenously designed and manufactured Talaash 3 (endeavor) missile defense system, a senior Iranian commander says.
- Iran develops new generation of centrifuges: AEOI chief Iran Press TV 27 Aug 2014 -- Iran’s nuclear chief says the Islamic Republic has tested a new generation of centrifuges under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Iran Says Modifying Arak Reactor To Ease Western Concerns RFE/RL 27 Aug 2014 -- Iranian media say Tehran has started to modify its Arak heavy water reactor and limit plutonium output to allay Western concerns that the Islamic republic could be seeking nuclear weapons capability.
- Iran response to Israel drone incursion will come in occupied lands: Cmdr. Iran Press TV 27 Aug 2014 -- A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic will respond in the occupied Palestinian territories to the recent intrusion of an Israeli spying drone into its airspace.
- Coast Guard Craft Fires Warning Shot at Iranian Dhow AFPS 26 Aug 2014 -- A U.S. Coast Guard vessel operating in international waters in the Persian Gulf fired today on an Iranian dhow in what U.S. military officials described as a defensive move.
- Iran releases pictures of downed Israeli ‘Hermes’ drone Iran Press TV 25 Aug 2014 -- The Israeli spy drone shot down by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is an Israeli-made Hermes drone, says an Iranian commander.
- Some in East colluding with West in Iran nuclear sabotage: AEOI Iran Press TV 25 Aug 2014 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says some Eastern governments have been in league with the West in its acts of sabotage against Iran’s nuclear industry.
- Iranian nation not to allow penetration into borders, says Zarif ISNA 20 Aug 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reiterated that the Iranian nation enjoying massive hardware strength would not allow penetration inside the country's borders.
- Moderate Iranian Science Minister Ousted By Parliament RFE/RL 20 Aug 2014 -- Iranian lawmakers have dismissed the Islamic republic's science minister in a blow to moderate President Hassan Rohani.
- Iran’s missile program, red line: Official Iran Press TV 19 Aug 2014 -- Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the country’s missile program is among its red lines, saying Tehran will not negotiate over its missile capability.
- Iran Looks to Maintain Influence in Baghdad With New Shia PM VOA 18 Aug 2014 -- Washington and Tehran share the goal of stopping Syrian-based militants in Iraq. But experts say it's Iran, not the United States, that will most influence how the new government in Baghdad approaches internal reforms and the war in Syria.
- Fateh submarine to join Navy fleet early December: Commander IRNA 18 Aug 2014 -- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Monday that the indigenous Fateh (Conqueror) submarine will join the Navy fleet in early December.
- Iran, G5+1 to take voluntary steps to prove goodwill about nuclear agreement IRNA 18 Aug 2014 -- Legal Advisor to Foreign Ministry Jamshid Momtaz said on Monday that the Joint Plan of Action, the interim nuclear deal signed on November 24, 2013, is not an international treaty and the two sides will voluntarily take actions in six months or six plus four months to show their goodwill.
- Iran not to agree with G5+1 'at any cost' ISNA 18 Aug 2014 -- A member of Iranian nuclear negotiating team Majid Takhte Ravanchi reiterated that the country would start negotiations with the six power, but it would not agree with the countries 'at any cost'.
- No nuclear deal with Sextet unless UNSC bans lifted: Iran FM Iran Press TV 18 Aug 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says there will be no agreement with the six world powers over Tehran's nuclear energy program unless the UN Security Council's sanctions against Iran are repealed.
- IAEA expects progress over Iran's nuclear issue: Amano Iran Press TV 18 Aug 2014 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano says he expects progress will be made over Iran's nuclear energy program within the next week.
- P5+1 must make tough decisions: Iran negotiator Iran Press TV 18 Aug 2014 -- A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says the six world powers in talks with Tehran must make "tough decisions" to pave the way for the resolution of the standoff over Iran's nuclear energy program.
- Iran to launch indigenous submarine in November: Navy cmdr. Iran Press TV 18 Aug 2014 -- Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the country plans the launch of an indigenously-manufactured submarine in the near future.
- Iran hails peaceful power transition in Iraq ISNA 17 Aug 2014 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran hailed recent political developments in Iraq, saying it would back "unity, integrity, and sovereignty," in the crisis-hit country.
- Iran serious in negotiations with P5+1, IAEA: President IRNA 17 Aug 2014 -- President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday that Iran is serious in its nuclear negotiations with the six world nations -- known as the P5+1 – and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Amano says IAEA committed to resolve all outstanding issues IRNA 17 Aug 2014 -- Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) hailed Iran-IAEA cooperation, saying that the agency is committed to cooperation in a bid to address all outstanding issues.
- Salehi: Iran expects Amano to close explosive detonators dossier IRNA 17 Aug 2014 -- Vice President and Head of Irans Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi said on Sunday that IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano is expected to take timely and important measures in dealing with EBW explosive detonators and close its dossier.
- Rouhani, Amano discuss Iran nuclear program IRNA 17 Aug 2014 -- President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday discussed Irans nuclear program with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano.
- Iran resolved to cooperate with IAEA: Zarif Iran Press TV 17 Aug 2014 -- Iran's foreign minister says Tehran is determined to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Tehran Hopes IAEA to Remain Impartial in Settlement of Iranian Nuclear Issue RIA Novosti 17 Aug 2014 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said he hoped that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would retain impartiality in the settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue, the Iranian news agency IRNA reported on Sunday following the visit of IAEA's Director General Yukiya Amano to Tehran.
- Iran Says It Will Accept Nuclear Monitoring Only Under Treaty VOA 17 Aug 2014 -- Iran said it will accept monitoring of its nuclear program as called for in the global non-proliferation treaty, but not any inspections beyond that.
- Supreme Leader: Iran prioritizes interaction with all countries except US and Zionist regime IRNA 13 Aug 2014 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that interaction with all countries except the US and Zionist regime is on the agenda of Iranian diplomatic missions abroad.
- Iran's Supreme Leader Dismisses Value Of Direct Talks With U.S. RFE/RL 13 Aug 2014 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran's interaction with the United States should be limited to 'very rare and specific' cases such as nuclear talks.
- Iran congratulates Iraq on new premier designate Iran Press TV 12 Aug 2014 -- Iran has congratulated Haider al-Abadi for his nomination as the new Iraqi prime minister and the completion of the new government formation process in accordance with the country's constitution.
- Iran backs nomination of new Iraqi premier: Official Iran Press TV 12 Aug 2014 -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Ali Shamkhani says the country supports the legal process for the appointment of Haider al-Abadi as the new Iraqi Prime Minister.
- Iran Supports Choice For New Iraq Prime Minister RFE/RL 12 Aug 2014 -- Iran, a key ally of Iraq's embattled Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, said it supports the nomination of Haidar al-Abadi to replace Maliki as premier.
- PM-designate Abadi Gains Support of US, Iran VOA 12 Aug 2014 -- Iraq's new prime minister-designate won endorsements from uneasy mutual allies the United States and Iran on Tuesday as he called on political leaders to end crippling feuds that have allowed Sunni militants to seize a third of the country.
- Iran conducts one-day air defense drill in Chabahar Iran Press TV 10 Aug 2014 -- Iran has carried out a one-day air defense exercise in the country's southeastern region of Chabahar.
- Iran armed forces countering all enemy threats: Cmdr. Iran Press TV 09 Aug 2014 -- A senior Iranian naval commander says the country's armed forces track all the enemy's moves and will suppress any threats.
- Iran to unveil mid-, long-range missile systems: Cmdr. Iran Press TV 07 Aug 2014 -- A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic will unveil its latest long-range and medium-range missile systems in the coming weeks.
- Iran Nuclear Talks To Resume By Mid-September RFE/RL 07 Aug 2014 -- Reports from Brussels say Iran and six world powers will meet for a new round of nuclear talks before the next United Nations General Assembly session, which starts on September 16.
- President Rouhani: Sanctions, threats cannot affect Irans foreign policy IRNA 06 Aug 2014 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Iran is to exercise heroic flexibility and not humiliating flexibility.
- Iran to unveil new missile systems in September IRNA 06 Aug 2014 -- Commander of Khatam ul-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmaeili announced here on Wednesday that the country plans to unveil new missile and radar systems in late September.
- Iran dismisses report on dispatch of elite force to Iraqi Kurdistan IRNA 01 Aug 2014 -- An informed source in the Foreign Ministry denied a news by an Arab-language newspaper that Irans special forces have entered Iraqs Kurdistan region.
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