Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

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• Leader urges Navy to consistently reinforce capabilities IRNA 30 Nov 2014 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called on the Iranian Navy to steadily work to increase its capabilities regardless of political considerations.
• Foreigners do not have right to monitor Iranian missile capability, says official ISNA 30 Nov 2014 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani reiterated that foreign countries do not have the right to control Iranian missile capabilities.
• Iran reiterates sovereignty on three Persian Gulf islands ISNA 30 Nov 2014 -- Iran categorically rejected (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council statement, reiterating that the three southern islands located near Persian Gulf are inseparable parts of its territory.
• Iranian Leader Tells Armed Forces to Stay Ready for Combat Sputnik 30 Nov 2014 -- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Iranian navy officials on Sunday to improve their capability for combat, irrespective of political negotiations which may be taking place.
• EC secretary acknowledges progress in nuclear talks IRNA 29 Nov 2014 -- Nuclear talks enhanced Irans position in the international scene, Secretary of the Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei said on Saturday.
• MPs declare support for nuclear negotiating team IRNA 29 Nov 2014 -- Majority of MPs declared their support for nuclear negotiating team including the foreign minister, Hossein Sobhani-Nia, a member of Majlis presiding board said on Saturday.
• Iran to unveil missile-launching destroyer: Cmdr. Iran Press TV 28 Nov 2014 -- Iran's Navy will unveil a domestically-manufactured destroyer capable of carrying helicopters and launching missiles in the near future, an Iranian commander says.
• Iran Navy has plans for presence in open seas: Commander IRNA 27 Nov 2014 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear-Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Thursday the Navy has plans for the powerful presence in international waters.
• Entire Iran to stand up to excessive demands: Leader Iran Press TV 27 Nov 2014 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the entire Iranian nation will stand up to excessive demands as the Islamic Republic engages in nuclear negotiations with six world powers.
• Iran Navy unveils several new achievements IRNA 26 Nov 2014 -- Iran Navy unveiled several of its domestically-manufactured state-of-the-art achievements in a ceremony on Wednesday.
• EU extends sanctions relief on Iran ISNA 26 Nov 2014 -- The EU has released a statement extending suspension of sanctions on Iran by June 2015.
• Is Extension of Iran Nuclear Talks a Positive Step? VOA 25 Nov 2014 -- The extension of the Iran nuclear talks could give both sides more breathing room as they try to reach consensus on Tehran's uranium enrichment levels, but analysts say the length of the deadline extension could also indicate the two sides remain far apart on core issues.
• Iranian Leader: Western Powers Failed to Bring Iran to its Knees VOA 25 Nov 2014 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the United States and 'European colonialist powers' failed in their efforts to bring Iran 'to its knees' during negotiations on the country's nuclear program.
• Khamenei: West Will Not 'Bring Iran To Its Knees' On Nuclear Issue RFE/RL 25 Nov 2014 -- Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned the West that it will never 'bring Iran to its knees' in negotiations on a deal to curb Tehran's nuclear program.
• Deal Between P5+1, Iran to Lead to Serious Enrichment Program: Iranian FM Sputnik 25 Nov 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif has said after the 10th round of talks in Vienna that the deal of the P5+1 group and Iran concerning Tehran's nuclear program will lead to a serious enrichment program in the country.
• Larijani says extension of nuclear talks a wise move IRNA 25 Nov 2014 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that he considered extension of nuclear talks between Iran and G5+1 a wise move.
• Nuclear talks will eventually be in Irans interests: Basij comdr IRNA 25 Nov 2014 -- Commander of Basij (volunteer forces) Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi said Tuesday that nuclear talks underway between Iranian negotiators and Western sides will eventually be in Irans interests.
• Araqchi: Iran after achieving agreement in coming weeks IRNA 25 Nov 2014 -- A top member of Iranian nuclear negotiation team, Abbas Araqchi said here Monday sanctions and enrichment are key issues in talks, announcing that Iran is after achieving the comprehensive agreement in upcoming weeks.
• N-deal possible in days if political will exists: Araqchi IRNA 25 Nov 2014 -- Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi referred to the seven-day nuclear talks as good stressing that comprehensive agreement with G5+1 can be reached within days if there is necessary political will.
• Mousavian: Powers sure about peaceful nature of our nuclear program IRNA 25 Nov 2014 -- World powers have made sure about the peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear program so presently arranging a program for lifting the sanctions is the main problem, said Hossein Mousavian, a former nuclear negotiator Monday.
• Zarif: Objective, reaching agreement in shortest possible time IRNA 25 Nov 2014 -- We do not intend to use the whole period of extended 7 months for negotiations, but to reach comprehensive final agreement within the shortest possible time, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said here Monday night.
• Iran to receive remaining $4.2 billion of blocked funds ISNA 25 Nov 2014 -- Iran would receive the remaining $4.2 billion of its frozen assets, obtained by crude revenues, following extension of negotiations between the country and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany.
• Nobody questions Iran's enrichment program: Zarif ISNA 25 Nov 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran has the right to have an enrichment program under any deal with the P5+1 group.
• EU extends freeze on certain sanctions against Iran Iran Press TV 25 Nov 2014 -- The European Union (EU) has extended a freeze on certain sanctions imposed against Iran over the country's nuclear program after Tehran and six world powers agreed to continue talks for seven more months.
• West cannot bring Iran to knees over N-issue: Leader Iran Press TV 25 Nov 2014 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US and its European allies joined hands to bring the Iranian nation to its knees over the nuclear issue, but failed to do so.
• November 24, 2014 Solo Press Availability in Vienna, Austria by John Kerry, Secretary of State US Dept. of State 24 Nov 2014
• Iran Nuclear Talks Extended Through June 30 VOA 24 Nov 2014 -- International powers and Iran extended talks on a comprehensive deal over Iran's nuclear program, with new deadlines reaching into next year.
• Iran regards peaceful nuclear program, national asset IRNA 24 Nov 2014 -- Chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Borujerdi said on Monday that peaceful nuclear program is national asset and the Iranian people will never overlook the nuclear rights enshrined by Non-Proliferation Treaty.
• Iran builds home-made torpedo with unique features ISNA 24 Nov 2014 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said the country has designed and built a locally-made torpedo with unique characteristics.
• Iran, G5+1 extend talks ISNA 24 Nov 2014 -- A source close to Iranian nuclear negotiators said the country and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany have extended negotiations on Iranian nuclear program.
• Iran complies with interim nuclear agreement: IAEA Iran Press TV 24 Nov 2014 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Iran has complied with an interim agreement it reached with the P5+1 group of world powers on its nuclear program last November.
• Iran Nuclear Talks Extended Until July RFE/RL 24 Nov 2014 -- Iran and six world powers have agreed to extend talks on Tehran's nuclear program until July 1, 2015, after failing to seal a deal before a midnight deadline on November 24.
• Diplomatic Blitz: Iran Nuclear Talks Enter Most Decisive 24 Hours Sputnik 24 Nov 2014 -- 24 hours until the deadline, Iran nuclear talks have entered the most decisive phase, with the P5+1 group still discussing the agreement on Tehran's nuclear program in Vienna.
• Iran ready to send arms to Iraq for fighting terrorism ISNA 23 Nov 2014 -- A high-ranking Iranian military commander said the Islamic Republic is ready to legally provide military equipment to Iraq to help Baghdad in its fight against terrorism.
• Source: Iran nuclear team focusing on comprehensive agreement IRNA 23 Nov 2014 -- A member of the Iranian nuclear negotiating team said on Sunday Iran is focusing on developing a comprehensive deal with G5+1 member states.
• Iran capable of building aircraft carriers: Sayyari IRNA 23 Nov 2014 -- Iran is capable of building aircraft carriers, Commander of Irans naval forces Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Sunday.
• US must change attitude in Iran nuclear talks: Larijani ISNA 23 Nov 2014 -- Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the US should change its attitude toward the ongoing talks about Iran's nuclear program so that the negotiations could bear fruit.
• Iran, P5+1 make last push for deal: Hammond Iran Press TV 23 Nov 2014 -- British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says Iran and the P5+1 group will make a 'last push' for a comprehensive agreement on Tehran's nuclear program before a November 24 deadline.
• P5+1 foreign ministers focus on Iran nuclear program Iran Press TV 23 Nov 2014 -- Foreign ministers from countries involved in the talks on Iran's nuclear program have been holding meetings to pave the way for the negotiations to culminate in a successful ending.
• Iran Nuclear Deal Appears 'Impossible' As Deadline Looms, Officials Say RFE/RL 23 Nov 2014 -- Officials say negotiations between Iran and six world powers are unlikely to yield a permanent accord on Tehran's nuclear program before a November 24 deadline despite a flurry of last-minute diplomacy.
• Iran Nuclear Talks Extension Remains One of Options: Western Diplomat Sputnik 23 Nov 2014 -- Extension of the talks on the Iranian nuclear program is one of the options on the table, a Western diplomat told journalists Sunday in Vienna.
• Officials Mulling Extension of Iran Nuclear Talks VOA 23 Nov 2014 -- The United States and other world powers, trying to negotiate a deal with Iran to curb its nuclear development program, are now looking to extend their talks past their self-imposed Monday deadline.
• Iran ready to send arms to Iraq in battle against terror: Cmdr. Iran Press TV 22 Nov 2014 -- A high-ranking Iranian military commander says the Islamic Republic is ready to legally provide military equipment to Iraq to help Baghdad in its fight against terrorism.
• Iran rejects IAEA report as politically motivated IRNA 22 Nov 2014 -- Spokesman for Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Behrouz Kamalvandi on Saturday rejected a recent report by the International Atomic Energy Agency on Irans nuclear activities as partial and politically motivated.
• Iran rejects reports on G5+1 new offer ISNA 22 Nov 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham categorically rejected reports that G5+1 has put forward a new proposal to Iran during Vienna talks.
• Iran's Navy armed with advanced torpedo ISNA 22 Nov 2014 -- A senior Iranian naval commander said on Saturday that the Navy has been equipped with a super-advanced torpedo.
• Kerry: 'Serious Gaps' Remain as Iran Nuclear Deadline Looms VOA 22 Nov 2014 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says that though negotiators are making 'careful progress' in talks on the future of Iran's nuclear program, 'some serious gaps' remain.
• Iran Talks Progress Behind the Scenes VOA 21 Nov 2014 -- Talks on the future of Iran's nuclear program and international sanctions against the country continued in Vienna Friday, amid indications of behind-the-scenes developments that officials will not specify.
• Najafi asks IAEA to present authentic documents for claims IRNA 21 Nov 2014 -- UN nuclear watchdog has presented no authentic document for its claims on Iranian nuclear program and the international body expected to do so, Iran's Permanent Ambassador to IAEA Reza Najafi said here Thursday.
• Elements of agreement available in Iran talks: Russia Iran Press TV 21 Nov 2014 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says "all the elements of an agreement" are available in the nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 and the two sides should now work toward building the agreement.
• Obama Faces Tough Crowd At Home On Iran Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 21 Nov 2014 -- With the deadline for an agreement on Iran's nuclear program looming, the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama is under increased pressure to bring home a deal that is acceptable to a skeptical Congress.
• Kerry Remains In Vienna At Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 21 Nov 2014 -- the closest thing Iran has to an ally in the six-nation group that also includes the United States, Britain, France, China, and Germany -- said all the elements of an agreement were on the table and called for compromise.
• November 20, 2014 Remarks at a Solo Press Availability by John Kerry, Secretary of State US Dept. of State 20 Nov 2014
• Larijani urges other negotiating party to act wisely in nuclear talks IRNA 20 Nov 2014 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani suggested other parties of the ongoing nuclear negotiations on Thursday to act reasonably to avoid being misled by their wrong thoughts.
• Salehi refutes report on nuclear fuel transfer to Russia IRNA 20 Nov 2014 -- Vice-President and head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi has rejected reports on transfer of nuclear fuel by Iran to other countries such as Russia as fabrication.
• Kerry arrives in Vienna for Iran nuclear talks Iran Press TV 20 Nov 2014 -- US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Vienna Thursday for high-level negotiations on Iran's nuclear energy program, insisting that the talks were focused on a deal before the Nov. 24 deadline.
• Two Futures: With An Iran Nuclear Deal, And Without RFE/RL 20 Nov 2014 -- As the six world powers and Tehran try to reach a deal in Vienna, there is more at stake than simply ending the crisis over Iran's nuclear program.
• Kerry To Travel To Vienna For Iran Nuclear Meetings RFE/RL 20 Nov 2014 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is due to travel to Vienna later on November 20 to join high-level nuclear negotiations with Iran as a deadline for an agreement approaches.
• Kerry in Vienna for Final Push on Iran Talks VOA 20 Nov 2014 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Vienna Thursday to join talks on Iran's nuclear program, just four days before the deadline.
• Iran's 32nd naval fleet docks at Djibouti Port IRNA 19 Nov 2014 -- The Iranian Navy's 32nd fleet docked at the African Port of Djibouti as the Islamic Republic pursues to convey Iran's message of peace and friendship to the world.
• Kerry Holds Off On Joining Iran Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 19 Nov 2014 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has pushed back a visit to Vienna, where international negotiators are trying to seal a deal on Iran's nuclear program ahead of a commonly agreed November 24 deadline.
• If Iran Nuclear Talks Stall, Deadline Extension Should Be Short Sputnik 19 Nov 2014 -- If the P5+1 group and Iran do not reach an agreement on Tehran's nuclear program by November 24 deadline, the extension of the talks should be short.
• Number of Operating Centrifuges Key Issue Holding Back Iran Nuclear Deal Sputnik 19 Nov 2014 -- The number of centrifuges Tehran will be allowed to operate under the nuclear deal is one of the key issues standing in the way of an agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
• Iran unveils stimulator of Ababil 3 drone IRNA 19 Nov 2014 -- The stimulator of Irans first home-made drone Ababil 3 was unveiled Wednesday during the 7th International Air and Aviation Industries Exhibition at this southern island.
• Iran gains self-sufficiency in building drones ISNA 19 Nov 2014 -- Head Iran's Aviation Industry Organization Manouchehr Manteqi said the country has obtained self-sufficiency in manufacturing and building drones.
• Iran unveils latest home-made drone, helicopter IRNA 18 Nov 2014 -- Irans first home-made drone Ababil and four-seat helicopter, Sorena were unveiled at the 7th International Air and Aviation Industries Exhibition on Kish Island on Tuesday.
• Final N. deal possible before deadline, says Zarif ISNA 18 Nov 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said it is possible to reach a final nuclear deal before the November 24 deadline should Tehran's negotiating sides show political will.
• Iranian negotiators in Vienna for new talks ISNA 18 Nov 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif traveled to the Austrian capital, Vienna, to take part in a new round of nuclear talks with the P5+1 group of world powers.
• Zarif, Ashton meet in Vienna ISNA 18 Nov 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the representative of the G5+1 Catherine Ashton started talks in Vienna on Tuesday.
• Agreement on Iranian Nuclear Program Possible if Demands Are Appropriate Sputnik 18 Nov 2014 -- An agreement on Iran's nuclear program may be reached if there are no "excessive demands" set, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif said Tuesday during the opening session of talks with the P5+1 group in Vienna, Austria.
• Iran unveils latest home-made drone, Ababil 3 Iran Press TV 18 Nov 2014 -- Iran has unveiled its latest domestically-manufactured state-of-the-art unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which can be used in reconnaissance operations.
• Iran Nuclear Deal in Final Push VOA 17 Nov 2014 -- Iranian and international negotiators convene in Vienna Tuesday for a final push to try to reach agreement on Iran's nuclear program by the November 24 deadline.
• Column: Crunch Time for Iran Nuclear Talks VOA 17 Nov 2014 -- With only one week to go before a self-imposed deadline, the nail-biting is accelerating over whether Iran will reach an agreement with the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council plus Germany (P5+1) that curbs its nuclear program for years to come in return for sanctions relief.
• Larijani: West's excuses, obstacle to talks ISNA 17 Nov 2014 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani reiterated that the West's excuses is an obstacle to negotiations between the country and the G5+1.
• Air force commander: Combat readiness of armed forces thwarts military threats IRNA 16 Nov 2014 -- Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hassan Shahsafi said on Sunday that the combat readiness of the Iranian armed forces thwarted the military threats of the enemy.
• Navy has escorted 2,000 commercial vessels in free waters IRNA 15 Nov 2014 -- Commander of 32nd fleet of Irans Navy in open seas said on Saturday that its forces have so far escorted 2,000 commercial vessels and oil tankers in free waters.
• Iran says premature reports damage IAEA image ISNA 15 Nov 2014 -- A senior Iranian nuclear official criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for releasing its reports prematurely, warning that the move will tarnish the image of the UN nuclear agency.
• Iran to hold naval drill in Indian Ocean ISNA 15 Nov 2014 -- Iran plans to stage a massive naval drill in high seas late December, said Commander of Iran's Navy Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari.
• Kamalvandi: Pre-publication leakage of IAEA reports defames agency IRNA 14 Nov 2014 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports are secret documents before publication and therefore their early leakage defames the IAEA prestige, Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said here Friday.
• Premature reporting tarnishes IAEA image: Iran Iran Press TV 14 Nov 2014 -- A senior Iranian nuclear official has criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for releasing its reports prematurely, warning that the move will tarnish the image of the UN nuclear agency.
• IAEA corrects data on size of Iran's uranium stockpile Iran Press TV 13 Nov 2014 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has corrected its previous estimate of the size of Tehran's uranium stockpile.
• Moscow Says Lavrov, Kerry Agree Iran Nuclear Deal Needed Soon RFE/RL 13 Nov 2014 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. counterpart John Kerry have reportedly called for an agreement to be reached as soon as possible on a permanent nuclear deal with Iran.
• Rouhani: Peaceful nuclear technology every country's right IRNA 12 Nov 2014 -- Every country in the world is entitled to the right to have nuclear technology for peaceful purposes within IAEA and NPT frameworks and monopolizing it by certain countries is illogical, President Hassan Rouhani said here Wednesday.
• Flight footage of Iranian version of US drone released Iran Press TV 12 Nov 2014 -- The footage of the Iranian version of a US drone which was brought down some three years ago and later reverse-engineered by Iranian experts has been released.
• President Rouhani: Nuclear deal to benefit entire world IRNA 12 Nov 2014 -- President Hassan Rouhani said a nuclear deal between Iran and Group 5+1 will benefit the entire world.
• Basij comdr.: Enemies spare no efforts to curb Irans progress IRNA 12 Nov 2014 -- Commander of Basij (volunteer) Forces Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naghdi said on Wednesday that the US and other enemies of the Islamic system spare no efforts to curb the countrys developments by imposing economic sanctions and even taking harmful measures to paralyze the countrys economy.
• Iran successfully tests long-range radar system ISNA 12 Nov 2014 -- Iran conducted a successful test of its long-range Sepehr (Sky) radar system, which can cover a radius of 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles).
• Iran to test IR-5 centrifuges when necessary ISNA 12 Nov 2014 -- Iran said that it would start and stop test of IR-5 centrifuges when 'necessary', rejecting the US State Department's report that it has ceased feeding gas to the machine.
• Obama sent number of letters to Iran: Official Iran Press TV 12 Nov 2014 -- A senior Iranian official says US President Barack Obama has on a number of occasions sent letters to Tehran, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic in some cases has responded to such correspondence.
• P5+1 must understand circumstances: Rouhani Iran Press TV 12 Nov 2014 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has expressed hope that the P5+1 countries, particularly the United States, will understand the situation surrounding Iran's nuclear energy program.
• Gas injection into IR-5 centrifuges has not stopped: Iran Iran Press TV 12 Nov 2014 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran has played down reports that it has agreed to stop injecting gas into its first-generation centrifuges.
• Iran successfully tests long-range radar system Iran Press TV 12 Nov 2014 -- Iran has conducted a successful test of its long-range Sepehr (Sky) radar system, which can cover a radius of 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles).
• Rouhani Says Impossible for P5+1 Nuclear Talks Group to Impede Development Sputnik 12 Nov 2014 -- Iran's president Hassan Rouhani reiterated Tehran's right to nuclear enrichment activities and warned international mediators against attempting to hinder the country's development, Iran's Press TV reported Wednesday.
• Russia Refused S-300 Missiles Sale to Iran Because of Pressure From West Sputnik 12 Nov 2014 -- Russia's decision to refuse supply of S-300 (SA-10 Grumble) surface-to-air missile defense systems to Iran was made under pressure from Western countries, Iranian ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanaei stated Wednesday.
• Iran Successfully Tests New Long-Range Radar System: Reports Sputnik 12 Nov 2014 -- Iran has successfully tested a new domestically produced long-range radar system, known as The Sepehr (Sky), the Fars news agency reports.
• Iran reacts to US false newsmaking on IR5 centrifuges IRNA 11 Nov 2014 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said IR5 centrifuges are among ordinary machines of Iran Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) tests of which started before Geneva agreement and have continued after the agreement, too.
• Iran, Russia underline expansion of peaceful nuclear cooperation IRNA 11 Nov 2014 -- Head of Iran Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi and head of Rosatom Sergey Kiriyenko reiterated the two countries willingness to promote cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy.
• Iran, Russia sign deal to build more nuclear power plants Iran Press TV 11 Nov 2014 -- Iran and Russia have struck a deal to build eight more nuclear power plants in Iran.
• Iran Stops Processing Uranium Using Advanced Enrichment Centrifuge Sputnik 11 Nov 2014 -- Iran has stopped processing uranium, using the advanced IR-5 centrifuge, a controversial enrichment method reported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), US State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki has said.
• Russia, Iran Sign Contract on Building Two New Energy Blocks for Bushehr Sputnik 11 Nov 2014 -- Russia and Iran on Tuesday signed a contract on the construction of two new energy blocks for the Islamic Republic's Bushehr nuclear facility using Russian technology, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.
• Leader lauds Maliki efforts to promote Iraq stability Iran Press TV 10 Nov 2014 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised the role of former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in promoting "stability" and "independence" in the violence-torn Arab country.
• Iranian ground forces top regions armies: Commander IRNA 10 Nov 2014 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said here on Monday that the Iranian ground forces are considered as the best and most powerful troops in the region.
• Nuclear agreement between Iran, G5+1 likely IRNA 10 Nov 2014 -- Iran and G5+1 can reach an agreement if the US and its Western allies take a logical stance towards Irans nuclear program, a senior Iranian MP said.
• Iran resolute on final deal based on full nuclear rights: Zarif ISNA 10 Nov 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed the Islamic Republic's firm determination to reach a final agreement with the P5+1 group of world powers which will fully safeguard the country's nuclear rights.
• Iran, US, EU continue trilateral nuclear talks in Oman Iran Press TV 10 Nov 2014 -- Top diplomats from Iran, the United States and the European Union are holding a second day of high-level talks over the Islamic Republic's nuclear energy program in the Omani capital, Muscat.
• Iran, US, EU Hold Second Day of Nuclear Talks VOA 10 Nov 2014 -- Iran, the United States and the European Union are in a second day of talks in Oman as a deadline for a comprehensive nuclear agreement with Tehran approaches.
• Iran test flies RQ-170 drone IRNA 10 Nov 2014 -- Commander of the Aerospace Division of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh said on Monday that Iran has successfully tested a domestically produced version of the RQ-170 sophisticated stealth drone .
• Iranian version of RQ-170 drone flies successfully, says commander ISNA 10 Nov 2014 -- The Iranian version of the US advanced RQ-170 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has flown, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force announced on Monday.
• Obama: 'Big Gap' In Iran Nuke Talks RFE/RL 09 Nov 2014 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says there is a 'big gap' between Tehran and international negotiators over Iran's nuclear program and that a deal to end a decade-long standoff could be out of reach.
• Iran Nuclear Talks to Continue a Second Day VOA 09 Nov 2014 -- Talks between Iran, the United States and the European Union were extended for a second day as a deadline for a comprehensive nuclear agreement approaches.
• Araqchi: Leaders support for nuclear negotiating team very effective, promising IRNA 09 Nov 2014 -- Senior member of Irans nuclear negotiating team Abbas Araqchi says the Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khameneis support for the negotiators has been very effective and promising.
• G5+1 should take a brave decision in talks with Iran: Official IRNA 09 Nov 2014 -- G5+1 should take a brave political decision to resolve nuclear dispute with Iran, spokesman of Iran Atomic Energy Organization Behrouz Kamalvandi said on Sunday.
• Iran determined to resolve nuclear issue: FM IRNA 09 Nov 2014 -- Iran is committed to resolving nuclear issue, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday.
• EUs new sanctions questionable move: Afkham IRNA 09 Nov 2014 -- Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham here on Sunday called the recent sanction imposed by the European Union on some Iranian institutions was an unusual measure and a questionable move.
• Iran nuclear capability irreversible, official IRNA 09 Nov 2014 -- Senior Iranian nuclear negotiator Majid Takht-e Ravanchi said Irans nuclear capabilities can not be reversed.
• FM warns West not to raise fabricated redlines in nuclear talks IRNA 09 Nov 2014 -- Visiting Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned Western parties at the nuclear talks not to invent redlines and instead try to find necessary political understanding for reaching a comprehensive nuclear deal with Iran.
• Iran resolute on final deal based on full nuclear rights: Zarif Iran Press TV 09 Nov 2014 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed the Islamic Republic's firm determination to reach a final agreement with the P5+1 group of world powers which will fully safeguard the country's nuclear rights.
• Iran rejects US think tank claim on nuclear activities Iran Press TV 09 Nov 2014 -- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has rejected claims by a US think tank that the Islamic Republic has violated the terms of the November 2013 interim nuclear agreement.
• Kerry, Lavrov Hold Talks On Iran, Syria, Ukraine RFE/RL 08 Nov 2014 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says there is no link between international efforts to curb Iran's controversial nuclear program and other issues in the Middle East.
• Iranian fleet arrives in Indian Ocean IRNA 08 Nov 2014 -- The 32nd fleet of Irans Navy arrived in waters of the Indian Ocean on Saturday enroute the Gulf of Aden.
• Official: Amano report based on past unjustifiable practices IRNA 08 Nov 2014 -- Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Behrouz Kamalvandi, said on Saturday that the 18-page Iran report by the Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Yukiya Amano, is based on unjustifiable past procedures.
• Return to pre-Geneva deal situation, dangerous scenario, says Iran ISNA 08 Nov 2014 -- Senior Iranian nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi reiterated that return to the conditions before the Geneva agreement was concluded is a 'dangerous scenario.'
• Sanctions failed to yield intended results: Iran foreign minister Iran Press TV 08 Nov 2014 -- Iran says the illegal sanctions slapped against the country over its nuclear energy program have failed to meet the goals of those countries that imposed them.
• Lavrov: Russia, US Determined to Do Their Best to Agree on Iran's Nuclear Program on Time RIA Novosti 08 Nov 2014 -- Russia and the United States are determined to do their best to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear program before November 24, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday.
• Kerry: Russia 'Constructive Partner' in Addressing Iran's Nuclear Problem RIA Novosti 08 Nov 2014 -- Russia has shown itself as a constructive and serious partner in the international efforts to settle the Iranian nuclear issue, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday after his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Beijing.
• Report Says Obama Wrote Iranian Leader About Fighting IS RFE/RL 07 Nov 2014 -- A report in 'The Wall Street Journal' newspaper says U.S. President Barack Obama secretly wrote to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in October about fighting Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq and Syria.
• Iran receives $6.1 billion in frozen oil revenues Iran Press TV 07 Nov 2014 -- Iran has so far received a total of USD 6.1 billion in frozen oil revenues thanks to an interim nuclear deal between the Islamic Republic and the P5+1 group of world powers, which allows the partial release of the blocked Iranian funds.
• WH Won't Confirm or Deny Obama Sent Letter to Khamenei VOA 06 Nov 2014 -- The White House is not denying or confirming a newspaper report saying President Barack Obama sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the fight against the Islamic State.
• Dempsey Discusses Iran's Nuclear Ambitions AFPS 06 Nov 2014 -- Though the U.S. military will respond to the Iranian nuclear issue if asked, diplomatic resolution remains the preferable option, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today.
• Column: Will US Election Results Undermine Iran Nuclear Talks? VOA 06 Nov 2014 -- Foreign policy – apart from scaremongering about Ebola and terrorism – was not a major issue in U.S. midterm elections. But the imminent Republican takeover of the Senate could impact whether the international community and Iran agree to a landmark deal in talks that are nearing a November 24 deadline.
• US, France Say Iran Can Have Nuclear Program, Not Bomb VOA 05 Nov 2014 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he and his French counterpart, Laurent Fabius, agree that Iran has a right to a peaceful nuclear program but "not a track to a bomb."
• Nuclear deal will benefit everyone: Iran UN envoy IRNA 05 Nov 2014 -- Iranian ambassador to the United Nations Hossein Dehqani said Wednesday that a comprehensive deal with Iran on the nuclear issue will benefit everyone.
• Irans Navy fleet off to Aden Gulf IRNA 04 Nov 2014 -- The 32nd mission of the Islamic Republic of Irans Navy fleet set out on Tuesday by leaving Navy ducks in this port city to the Gulf of Aden.
• Iran Navy's 32nd fleet sets off for Gulf of Aden Iran Press TV 04 Nov 2014 -- The 32nd fleet of the Iranian Navy has left the country's southern port of Bandar Abbas for the Gulf of Aden to provide security for shipping lines in the region.
• Iran defense might non-negotiable: Iran's UN envoy Iran Press TV 04 Nov 2014 -- Iran's envoy to the UN says Tehran will continue to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), but issues related to the country's defense programs are non-negotiable, Press TV reports.
• President says agreement is possible in remaining time IRNA 02 Nov 2014 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that reaching a comprehensive agreement with the western governments is possible by the November 24 deadline.
• Official rejects Ahmad Shaheed report on Iran IRNA 02 Nov 2014 -- Deputy interior minister Hosseinali Amiri ruled out UN special rapporteur Ahmad Shaheeds statements on Iran, saying that the administrative affairs are handled on the basis of Iran Constitution and public opinion.
• Zarif: Iran ready to sign final deal if its nuclear rights recognized IRNA 02 Nov 2014 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that Iran is ready to sign nuclear deal in case the countrys peaceful nuclear activities are officially recognized.
• Iran, P5+1 can reach agreement on all issues: Rouhani Iran Press TV 02 Nov 2014 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries can reach an all-encompassing agreement before a November 24 deadline set for the talks between the two sides.
• Official rejects agreement on the number of centrifuges IRNA 01 Nov 2014 -- A member of Irans negotiating team on Saturday rejected news reports about an agreement between Iran and the US on the number of the centrifuges.
• Iran slams human rights double standards ISNA 01 Nov 2014 -- Iran's extensive efforts to improve the country's human rights situation have faced serious challenges, including politically-motivated meddlesome policies, said an Iranian official.