August 2015 - Iran Special Weapons News

Obama: Iranian Economy Won't Recover from Sanctions Until 2022 VOA 31 Aug 2015 -- President Barack Obama says it will take the Iranian economy until 2022 to get back to its pre-sanctions level after the recently negotiated nuclear deal comes into force.
Iran's S-300 Lawsuit Impedes Russia's Deliveries of Missile Defense Systems Sputnik 31 Aug 2015 -- If Tehran withdraws its lawsuit over the non-delivery of the S-300 missile defense systems, Moscow will be able to work on supplying Iran with these weapons.
Iran Reformist Leader Detained, Released RFE/RL 31 Aug 2015 -- a term commonly used to describe opposition members who protested former President Mahmud Ahmadinejad's disputed reelection in 2009 -- will not be allowed to win seats in the future parliament.
Iran says negotiating with Russia for Sukhoi fighter jets Press TV 30 Aug 2015 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says Tehran is in talks with Moscow for the purchase of Russian-made Sukhoi fighter jets.
Iran Unveils Upgraded New Air Defense Equipment Sputnik 30 Aug 2015 -- Iran revealed a number of new air defense systems, including upgraded radars and electronic warfare equipment in an exhibition.
Iran Sentences 2 on Spy Charges VOA 30 Aug 2015 -- Iran's Revolutionary Court sentenced two people to 10 years in prison Sunday for spying, but did not identify the suspects or their nationalities.
Iran’s Rohani Opposes Parliament Vote On Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 29 Aug 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani has opposed a parliamentary vote on a landmark nuclear agreement with world powers.
Indian Warships Enter Iranian Port Bandar-e-Abbas Sputnik 28 Aug 2015 -- Two Indian warships entered an Iranian port on Thursday as part of a “goodwill visit to strengthen the bilateral relations” between the two countries.
Obama Says Iran Nuclear Deal Relies On Verification, Not Trust RFE/RL 28 Aug 2015 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has sought to reassure the Jewish-American community about a landmark nuclear agreement with Iran during a webcast with Jewish organizations.
Obama Assures American Jewish Leaders on Iran Deal VOA 28 Aug 2015 -- President Barack Obama told American Jewish leaders the P5+1 nuclear agreement with Iran is the best option for preventing a nuclear-armed Iran, saying that “true friendship,” like that between the United States and Israel, allows room for debate.
Parchin not a nuclear site: US State Department Press TV 28 Aug 2015 -- The US Department of State has acknowledged that Iran’s Parchin site is a “conventional” military facility, marking a departure from allegations about nuclear activities there.
Iran Mulls Russian Military Aircraft Purchase, Joint Space Projects Sputnik 28 Aug 2015 -- Iran is holding active talks with Russia on the purchase of military aircraft.
Suspected Tehran Hacking Scam Targets Iranian Activists RFE/RL 28 Aug 2015 -- Iranian expatriates and activists are being targeted by an “elaborate phishing campaign” that enables hackers to take control of their Google account, research from Citizen Lab says.
US Ex-Generals Urge Congress to Reject Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 27 Aug 2015 -- A group of nearly 200 retired, high-ranking American military officials is urging U.S. lawmakers to reject the Iran nuclear deal, arguing it will not prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
IAEA verifies Iran's compliance with commitments Press TV 27 Aug 2015 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed Iran's compliance with its commitments regarding its nuclear program.
Task force to be formed to design Arak reactor: AEOI chief Press TV 26 Aug 2015 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi says a working group is to be set up to design the Arak heavy water reactor.
Iran, China discuss construction of nuclear plants Press TV 26 Aug 2015 -- The Iranian and Chinese nuclear chiefs have stressed cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy between Tehran and Beijing.
Russia ‘urges Iran to revoke S-300 suit’ Press TV 26 Aug 2015 -- Moscow says it has urged Tehran to revoke a lawsuit previously filed over Russia’s failure to meet contractual commitments to deliver S-300 air defense systems to Iran.
Iranian company to develop satellite observation system Press TV 26 Aug 2015 -- Russia says an Iranian company plans to build a satellite observation system with the help of two Russian corporations.
Iran will keep pursuing freedom of nationals, Foreign Ministry says Press TV 26 Aug 2015 -- Tehran has called for the release of 19 Iranian nationals languishing in the US jails on charges of bypassing anti-Iran sanctions.
IAEA Confident It Can Monitor Iran Deal VOA 25 Aug 2015 -- The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief said Tuesday he is confident about his agency's ability to determine if Iran sought to develop a nuclear weapon more than a decade ago.
UN atomic energy watchdog will need more than $10 million a year to assess Iran’s nuclear capacity UN News 25 Aug 2015 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency presented to its member States for approval a report outlining a 9.2 million euros-a-year (roughly $10.5 million) programme to carry out the verification and monitoring of Iran’s nuclear-related commitments.
Iran says 'will not accept' leaks of secret data by IAEA Press TV 25 Aug 2015 -- Iran has called on the UN nuclear monitoring body to guarantee the confidentiality of information it will collect for verifying the peaceful nature of Tehran’s nuclear program.
Iran to apply Additional Protocol under JCPOA: Najafi Press TV 25 Aug 2015 -- Iran says it will start implementing the Additional Protocol to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) under the terms of its agreement with six world powers, Press TV reports.
Wanted For Terrorism, Commander Of Iran's Quds Force Is Actually Kind And Emotional, Brother Says RFE/RL 25 Aug 2015 -- Qassem Soleimani, a top military commander in Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, is a wanted man.
Iran launches Nasr cruise missile mass production line Press TV 25 Aug 2015 -- Iran has launched the production line of a cruise missile with its defense minister saying the air-launched missile is aimed at improving the country's deterrence power.
Iran Plans to Equip Home-Made Drones With New Air-Based Missiles Sputnik 25 Aug 2015 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan announced the country's plans to equip its drones with the home-made powerful and high-precision air-based Nasr cruise missile.
Britain Will ‘Tread Carefully’ as Embassy Reopens in Iran VOA 24 Aug 2015 -- After reaching a deal with world powers over its nuclear program in July, Iran’s apparent diplomatic rehabilitation continues.
Top British Diplomat: Iran Sanctions May be Eased VOA 24 Aug 2015 -- British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said Monday that international sanctions that have hobbled Iran's economy could be eased as soon as next March.
Britain Reopens Embassy in Iran VOA 23 Aug 2015 -- Britain reopened its embassy in Iran's capital Sunday, nearly four years after it closed following an attack by protesters who stormed the building.
Iran, Russia to Join Hands to Build Fighter Jets Sputnik 23 Aug 2015 -- Iran and Russia will cooperate in the “joint designing and manufacturing” of combat aircraft, the Islamic Republic’s defense minister announced on Saturday.
Iran to target intruding drones: Cmdr. Press TV 22 Aug 2015 -- A senior Iranian military commander says the country’s air defense forces will firmly deal with any unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) violating the Islamic Republic's airspace.
Iran Showcases New Missile RFE/RL 22 Aug 2015 -- Iran has unveiled a new surface-to-surface missile, which features more advanced sensors and technology than earlier rockets.
Obama Letter to Congress Urges Support for Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 21 Aug 2015 -- U.S. President Barack Obama is stressing that the U.S. could still take military action or reinstate sanctions against Tehran if it violates terms of the agreement.
Military option against Iran will remain on table for years: Obama Press TV 21 Aug 2015 -- US President Barack Obama has told the Republican-dominated Congress that the military option against Iran will remain on the table for several years, despite the Vienna nuclear agreement.
Iran to launch massive missile maneuver soon: IRGC commander Press TV 21 Aug 2015 -- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says Iran is set to hold a massive ballistic missile maneuver in the near future.
Iran's President Questions Role Of Hard-Line Vetters, Meets With Pushback RFE/RL 21 Aug 2015 -- Iran's Guardians Council, long accused of being a tool for hard-liners in factional power struggles, is at the center of a new war of words among top state officials.
IAEA Director 'Disturbed' By Report On Iranian Nuclear Inspections RFE/RL 20 Aug 2015 -- The head of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says he is "disturbed" by a report suggesting his organization has given responsibility for nuclear inspections to Iran.
IAEA Chief: Claim of Iran Nuclear Self-Inspections 'Misrepresentation' VOA 20 Aug 2015 -- The head of the IAEA on Thursday downplayed a media report that the U.N. nuclear oversight agency will allow Iran to carry out its own nuclear inspections as part of a multilateral accord reached last month in Vienna.
Reported Nuclear Side Deal Allows Iran to Do Self-Inspections VOA 20 Aug 2015 -- A draft of a side agreement to the Iranian nuclear agreement between the U.N. atomic watchdog agency and Tehran will allow Iran to use its own inspectors to investigate the secretive Parchin nuclear site, the Associated Press reported.
IAEA chief hails Iran roadmap as technically sound Press TV 20 Aug 2015 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the agency's recent nuclear agreement with Iran to verify the peaceful nature of Tehran's nuclear program is technically sound.
Russia to deliver new fuel to Bushehr plant Press TV 20 Aug 2015 -- TVEL, a subsidiary of Russia’s state-run nuclear energy company Rosatom, says it will deliver fresh nuclear fuel to Iran’s Bushehr power plant by the end of this month.
Wall Street Journal Denies Iranian Charges That Reporter Spied RFE/RL 20 Aug 2015 -- The Wall Street Journal denied Iranian state media accusations that one of the newspaper's senior reporters spied and conspired against Iran's government.
Document: IAEA to Let Iran Inspect Own Site VOA 19 Aug 2015 -- The United States says it has confidence in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to probe Iran's alleged past efforts to build a atomic bomb.
Iran’s IS Tough Talk Fails to Stem Fears About Regional Ambitions VOA 19 Aug 2015 -- Faint hopes for Tehran to help in the fight against the group known as Islamic State have yet to materialize.
Turkey-Iran Tensions Are Increasing VOA 19 Aug 2015 -- The cancellation of a visit to Turkey last week by Iran's foreign minister has brought increasingly tense relations between Ankara and Tehran into sharper focus.
US anti-Iran bans no concern of Russia’s in S-300 sale: Lavrov Press TV 19 Aug 2015 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow does not care about the United States’ unilateral sanctions against Iran over the delivery of the Russian-made S-300 surface-to-air missile defense system to the Islamic Republic.
US objects Russia’s sale of S-300 to Iran Press TV 19 Aug 2015 -- The United States has announced that it would object to Russia’s decision to sell the S-300 missile defense system to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
White House Says Trusts IAEA After New Details About Iran Inspections RFE/RL 19 Aug 2015 -- The White House says it has confidence in the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Iranian Ex-Prosecutor Acquitted Of Murder In Protesters' Deaths RFE/RL 19 Aug 2015 -- A former Iranian prosecutor has been acquitted of murder charges related to the killing of three antigovernment protesters in 2009, Iranian news agencies report.
U.S. Senate GOP Leader Concedes Iran Deal 'Likely' To Succeed RFE/RL 18 Aug 2015 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has "a great likelihood of success" in his showdown with congressional Republicans on the Iran nuclear deal, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has acknowledged.
Khamenei: Iran Will Block US Influence VOA 18 Aug 2015 -- Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed that even if a nuclear deal goes through, Iran will not open its doors to foreign influence.
Iran Expects New S-300 Deal With Russia by End of Next Week Sputnik 18 Aug 2015 -- Iranian Defense Minister said that Iran expects that a renewed contract on the delivery of Russian S-300 missile defense systems could be signed this or next week.
Russia Dismisses Iran General Visit as 'Rumor' VOA 17 Aug 2015 -- Russia is dismissing as "rumors" reports it hosted an Iranian general, despite a United Nations travel ban on such a visit.
Russia, Iran Plan To Expand Military Cooperation RFE/RL 17 Aug 2015 -- Moscow and Tehran say they plan to expand military and economic cooperation after international sanctions against Iran are lifted under a nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
UN atomic energy agency receives documents from Iran on nuclear programme UN News 17 Aug 2015 -- The United Nations Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has received from Iran information on its nuclear activities in accordance with an agreement signed between the two parties.
Iran not to let US infiltrate into country: Ayatollah Khamenei Press TV 17 Aug 2015 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Islamic Republic will not allow the US to make inroads into the country.
Experts say J-10s would benefit Iran People's Daily 17 Aug 2015 -- The China-made J-10 multi-role fighter jet is a suitable choice for Iran if the Middle East power decides to upgrade its aging military aircraft fleet.
Iran Navy foils pirate attack on vessel in Gulf of Aden Press TV 17 Aug 2015 -- The Iranian Navy has successfully thwarted a pirate attack on a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says.
Iran to continue support for Syria: Deputy foreign minister Press TV 16 Aug 2015 -- An Iranian deputy foreign minister has pledged continuing support by the Islamic Republic for Syria in the fight against terrorism.
Iran Gives UN Agency Documents Linked to Past Nuclear Work VOA 15 Aug 2015 -- Iran has given the U.N. nuclear agency documents linked to a probe of allegations that Tehran tried to develop atomic weapons.
Iran has given IAEA necessary documents: Official Press TV 15 Aug 2015 -- A senior Iranian nuclear official says the country has, based on the agreed time frame, provided the necessary documents to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Iran to build specialized nuclear hospital: Salehi Press TV 15 Aug 2015 -- Iran has launched a plan to build a major specialized nuclear hospital in the near future, says the country’s nuclear chief.
Russia Ready To Send S-300 Missile Systems To Iran RFE/RL 15 Aug 2015 -- Russia is ready to send S-300 long-range, surface-to-air missile systems to Iran.
Iran’s Damavand destroyer to dock at Russia’s Astrakhan port Press TV 15 Aug 2015 -- The Iranian Navy will send a naval fleet comprising the domestically-built Damavand destroyer to Russia in the near future.
More Support For Iran Deal From U.S. Democrats RFE/RL 14 Aug 2015 -- Two more Democrats in the U.S. Senate have announced support for the Iran nuclear deal.
UN experts call on Iran to release journalist Jason Rezaian as he awaits verdict UN News 14 Aug 2015 -- United Nations human rights experts today urged the Iranian Government to immediately release the Washington Post’s correspondent in Tehran, Jason Rezaian.
Switzerland Lifts Sanctions On Iranian Oil, Precious Metals Sales RFE/RL 13 Aug 2015 -- Switzerland is lifting some sanctions against Iran in what it calls a sign of support for the agreement between Tehran and world powers over its nuclear program.
Iran vice president says Tehran ready to increase humanitarian aid to Yemen Press TV 12 Aug 2015 -- A senior Iranian official says Tehran is ready to increase humanitarian assistance to the Yemeni people, who are bearing the brunt of the brutal Saudi aggression.
Kerry Says Nixing Iran Nuclear Deal Could Damage U.S. Dollar’s Standing RFE/RL 11 Aug 2015 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says that the dollar could cease to be a world reserve currency if Washington reneges on a nuclear deal with Iran and demands that allies follow suit.
Iran Prepares for Foreign Investment Onslaught After Sanctions Subside Sputnik 11 Aug 2015 -- At the crossroads of both political and economic influence, Iran is preparing for a surge in foreign investment after sanctions against the country are lifted.
Claire McCaskill: Under No Pressure in Iran Nuclear Debate VOA 10 Aug 2015 -- Missouri Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill said she does not believe she and other uncommitted U.S. lawmakers feel under any pressure from either side as Congress weighs its support of the Iran nuclear agreement.
Iran's 4th naval zone hosts Russian naval fleet IRNA 09 Aug 2015 -- A Russian naval fleet comprised of two warships entered Iranian territorial waters on Sunday and docked at the fourth naval zone of the Iranian Navy, according to Public Relations Department of the Navy.
JCPOA balanced, victory for both sides: Iran FM Press TV 09 Aug 2015 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran's nuclear agreement with six world powers is a 'balanced' deal satisfying both parties to the accord.
Iran top cmdr. supports JCPOA, UNSC resolution Press TV 09 Aug 2015 -- A top Iranian military official has enumerated over a dozen positive points of the nuclear conclusion reached between Iran and the P5+1, and the related UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2231, despite voicing concerns about possible "misinterpretations."
Obama Brushes Off Attacks on Iran Deal VOA 09 Aug 2015 -- U.S. President Barack Obama is brushing off taunts from Iran and political complaints in the United States about the deal to restrain Tehran's nuclear program.
Larijani acknowledges Iranian resolve to end the nuclear stalemate IRNA 08 Aug 2015 -- Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Saturday acknowledged Iranian resolve to end the nuclear stalemate lingering over the past 12 years.
Iran's foreign minister dismisses US media claim on Parchin site Press TV 08 Aug 2015 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed recent reports in the US media about nuclear-related activities at the Parchin military site, located near the capital, Tehran.
Why Is Parchin Central To Iran Nuclear Crisis? RFE/RL 08 Aug 2015 -- The Parchin military facility is back at center stage in the Iran nuclear crisis as new satellite images show vehicles and container-like objects being moved near a location where Iran is suspected of conducting past nuclear-related tests.
U.S. 'Concerned' Quds Commander Visited Russia, Violating UN Ban RFE/RL 08 Aug 2015 -- The United States is investigating reports that the commander of the elite Quds Force in Iran's Revolutionary Guard recently visited Russia in violation of a United Nations travel ban, U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power said August 7.
WH 'Disappointed' Key Democrat Opposes Iran Deal VOA 07 Aug 2015 -- The White House says it is 'disappointed' but not 'surprised' that one of the top Democrats in the U.S. Senate came out against the pending nuclear deal with Iran.
Watchdog Detects Possible Cleanup At Suspected Iranian Nuke Site RFE/RL 07 Aug 2015 -- A U.S. think-tank said Iran might be cleaning up its Parchin military site, where the United States and Israel suspect Iran experimented with developing nuclear weapons, but Tehran vehemently denied this.
Key US Democrat to Vote Against Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 07 Aug 2015 -- President Barack Obama's effort to sell the Iran nuclear deal to a skeptical Congress has been dealt a serious setback, with one of the president's top allies, Senator Chuck Schumer, coming out against the pact.
Iran Refutes 'Baseless' Claims of Nuclear Clean-Up at Parchin Military Base Sputnik 06 Aug 2015 -- An Iranian delegation at the United Nations on Thursday rejected as groundless media reports claiming Iran was hiding illegal nuclear activities at its Parchin military site ahead of an international inspection.
Iran Offers To Mediate Syrian Conflict, Present UN Peace Plan RFE/RL 06 Aug 2015 -- Iranian leaders on August 5 offered to help mediate the conflict in Syria and said they would soon present a Syrian peace plan to the United Nations.
Iran rejects reports of sanitization work at Parchin military site Press TV 06 Aug 2015 -- Iran's Permanent Mission to the UN has rejected as "ridiculous" the recent claims in US media that Tehran is working to clean up the Parchin military site in an effort to remove what they called evidence of nuclear activities at the facility.
All but Zionists, US warmongers happy about Iran agreement: Rouhani Press TV 06 Aug 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has praised the recent nuclear conclusion between Iran and the P5+1 countries, saying the entire Middle East and world nations are pleased with the accord except for the Israelis and warmongers in the United States.
IAEA chief won't share Iran nuclear documents with Congress Press TV 06 Aug 2015 -- The head of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency has refused to provide Congress a copy of the organization's nuclear inspection document with Iran despite harsh criticism from Republican senators.
Iran Nuclear Watchdog's Visit Doesn't Reassure U.S. Senators RFE/RL 06 Aug 2015 -- A briefing by the United Nations' nuclear watchdog left U.S. senators 'less assured' than before about the Iran nuclear deal, Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Bob Corker said August 5.
Remarks by the President on the Iran Nuclear Deal The White House 05 Aug 2015
Obama Defends Iran Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 05 Aug 2015 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has continued to defend the nuclear deal reached on July 14 between Iran and six worth powers, calling it 'the strongest nonproliferation agreement ever negotiated.'
Head of UN watchdog discusses Iranian nuclear issues with US lawmakers UN News 05 Aug 2015 -- The head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met with United States lawmakers today in Washington, D.C. to discuss the important role the Agency can play in monitoring and verifying nuclear activities in Iran.
Obama to Iran Deal Critics: Choose Diplomacy Over War VOA 05 Aug 2015 -- He stood at the same university where more than 50 years ago, then-President John F. Kennedy used a commencement address to first call for nuclear disarmament and a nuclear test ban treaty with the Soviet Union.
Iran nuclear deal: Why Empire blinked first RT 05 Aug 2015
US Navy: Iranian Frigate Approaches Ship, Points Weapons VOA 05 Aug 2015 -- An Iranian frigate approached a coalition auxiliary ship in the Gulf of Aden late last month and pointed its weapons at the vessel and a U.S. Navy helicopter, a U.S. military official said Wednesday.
US Lawmakers Focus on Verifying Iran's Nuclear Compliance VOA 04 Aug 2015 -- U.S. lawmakers emerged from a closed-door meeting with top intelligence officials giving widely diverging views on America's ability to detect any cheating by Iran on the terms of last month's landmark international nuclear accord.
US Lawmakers Ponder Costs of Rejecting Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 04 Aug 2015 -- One day before U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a major speech urging approval of an international nuclear pact with Iran, U.S. lawmakers expected to vote on the deal wrestled with the possible consequences of rejecting it.
Deficiencies in the Iran nuclear deal Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2015 -- The agreement is supposed to limit the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and should include an enforcement mechanism. However, no such mechanism exists. Instead, conflicts can only be resolved by mutually agreed consensus.
Kerry: Gulf Council Sees Iran Deal as Regional Security Staple VOA 03 Aug 2015 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers have agreed that, once fully implemented, the Iran nuclear deal will contribute to their region's security.
Araqchi: Majority of Iranians support JCPOA, pleased with it IRNA 03 Aug 2015 -- Deputy foreign minister and top nuclear negotiator Seyyed Abbas Araqchi said here on Monday that according to authentic opinion polls the majority of Iranians both Support the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and are also pleased with it.
Vienna deal opening new chapter for whole region: Zarif IRNA 03 Aug 2015 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the nuclear deal between Tehran and the 5+1 could in fact serve as a point of departure for the whole region.
Achievement of Iranian administration beyond expectation: Rouhani ISNA 03 Aug 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the achievement of his administration in resolving the nuclear issue has been beyond initial expectations.
Kerry Meets With Gulf Allies Over Iran Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 03 Aug 2015 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is seeking to reassure allies in the Middle East that the Iran nuclear deal will make the region safer.
Kerry to Address GCC Concerns About Iran Deal VOA 02 Aug 2015 -- Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Qatar where he will meet with his counterparts in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to allay concerns about the Iran nuclear deal.
Iran defends its interests with integrity, honor: Rouhani IRNA 02 Aug 2015 -- President Hassan Rouhani said the entire Iranian nation will stand behind its Leader and rights and will safeguard them by honorable ways as it did during Saddam-imposed war and never resorted to retaliate with chemical attacks.
Economic gains helped nuclear achievement: Rouhani IRNA 02 Aug 2015 -- President Hassan Rouhani said his government's success in curbing inflation by 15 percent and acheiving positive growth rate dimayed the enemies from pressuring Iran at the nuclear negotations table.
Resolution 2231 unique in terminating sanctions: Rouhani IRNA 02 Aug 2015 -- President Hassan Rouhani said the UN Security Council 2231 last July was unique in the history of the world body in the case of overriding its previous sanctions.
Achievement of Iranian administration beyond expectation: Rouhani Press TV 02 Aug 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the achievement of his administration in resolving the nuclear issue has been beyond initial expectations.
Kerry Seeks To Reassure Gulf Allies Over Iran Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 02 Aug 2015 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is seeking to reassure allies in the Middle East that the Iran nuclear will make the region safer.
Iranian President Says Nuclear Deal Achieves Nation's Goals RFE/RL 02 Aug 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani says his country achieved its main goals in a historic deal with world powers that would lift sanctions against Tehran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program.
Majlis ratifies Terrorist Financing Convention bill IRNA 01 Aug 2015 -- Iran's Majlis (parliament) ratified the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism bill on Saturday morning.
Commander lauds Navy's achievement in building missile-launchers, submarines ISNA 01 Aug 2015 -- Iran Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari reiterated that the country has made good progress in building naval equipment including missile-launchers, destroyers and submarines.
Nuclear deal does not require Majlis approval IRNA 01 Aug 2015 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Friday that since the nuclear deal between Tehran and P5+1 group of world powers in not an international agreement, it does not need to secure approval of Majlis (Parliament).
Iran's Zarif calls for global nuclear disarmament ISNA 01 Aug 2015 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on nuclear weapons states across the world to give up their nuclear stockpiles.
Iran warns IAEA against leakage of confidential data to US Senate Press TV 01 Aug 2015 -- Iran has warned the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the repercussions of disclosing to the US Senate the confidential data on the recently signed roadmap between Tehran and the UN nuclear agency.

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