September 2015 - Iran Special Weapons News

US Navy: Ship Intercepted in Arabian Sea Originated in Iran VOA 30 Sep 2015 -- The U.S. Navy says a member nation of a U.S.-backed naval coalition intercepted a ship carrying illicit arms believed to be from Iran in the Arabian Sea last week.
Iranian Hard-Liners Criticize Zarif's Handshake With Obama RFE/RL 29 Sep 2015 -- Hard-liners in Iran are criticizing a handshake and encounter between U.S. President Barack Obama and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif that, according to a senior White House official, lasted less than one minute.
Iran, Russia must be part of Syria solution: France ISNA 29 Sep 2015 -- French President Francois Hollande said Iran and Russia must be part of a resolution of the crisis in Syria while maintaining his stance on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
U.S. says ready to work with Russia, Iran to resolve crisis in Syria People's Daily 29 Sep 2015 -- The United Statesis prepared to work with any nation, including Russiaand Iran, to resolve the conflict in Syria, U.S. President Barack Obamasaid Monday.
Iran, P5+1 FMs discuss steps to implement JCPOA ISNA 29 Sep 2015 -- The foreign ministers of Iran and the P5+1 group of countries have met in New York for the first time since the conclusion of a nuclear agreement between the two sides in July to discuss ways of implementing the accord.
Iran, P5+1 FMs discuss steps to implement JCPOA Press TV 29 Sep 2015 -- The foreign ministers of Iran and the P5+1 group of countries have met in New York for the first time since the conclusion of a nuclear agreement between the two sides in July to discuss ways of implementing the accord.
President Rouhani: No power can affect Tehran-Beijing relations/Xi: Iran is China's strategic partner Iran Presidency 29 Sep 2015 -- President Hassan Rouhani sat down with the Chinese President Xi Jinping late on Monday in New York and talked about Tehran-Beijing ties, as well as China's significant role in reaching the nuclear agreement.
President Rouhani: JCPOA gained with common determination/Cameron: We are committed to JCPOA Iran Presidency 29 Sep 2015 -- President Hassan Rouhani sat down with the British Prime Minister David Cameron late on Monday in New York and talked about the need to fully implement the JCPOA, including the lift of sanctions.
Rouhani: Iran-Russia cooperation strategic for security and stability in the region/Putin: Russia stresses full sanction lift Iran Presidency 29 Sep 2015 -- President Hassan Rouhani met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin late on Monday in New York on the side-lines of the annual session of the General Assembly and said that mutual attempts and close coordination between Tehran and Moscow had pivotal role in reaching the JCPOA.
Nuclear deal could be blueprint for global relations based on mutual respect, Iranian President tells UN UN News 28 Sep 2015 -- While safeguarding its historic and cultural heritage, Iran is looking to the future – not only the distant future but also the near future with a bright outlook for cooperation, President Hassan Rouhani told the United Nations General Assembly today, stressing that his country's recent nuclear deal could suggest a way forward for broader international relations among all nations based on mutual respect and non-intervention.
Rohani: Iran Ready To Tackle Terrorism, Bring Democracy To Syria RFE/RL 28 Sep 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani says Tehran is prepared to 'eradicate terrorism' in the Middle East and help bring democracy to war-torn Syria and Yemen.
Rouhani: Iran Seeks Peace and Development VOA 28 Sep 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Monday that the nuclear deal agreed to between the six major powers and Tehran should signal a new era and help lead to peace and stability in the Middle East.
Rouhani: Nuclear deal brilliant example of victory over war IRNA 28 Sep 2015 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said in his UN General Assembly address that Iran's nuclear agreement with six world powers was the victory of diplomacy over warmonger approaches worldwide.
Rouhani Cutting UN Trip Short to Honor Hajj Stampede Victims VOA 28 Sep 2015 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani will depart New York for Tehran on Monday, cutting short his visit for the U.N. General Assembly meetings so that he can take part in a ceremony for the Iranians killed in a stampede during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Iran can help facilitate Syria solution: France Press TV 27 Sep 2015 -- French President Francois Hollande has said Iran can be a 'facilitator' in a political solution to ongoing crisis in Syria, a French diplomat says.
Iran Ready To Discuss 'Plan Of Action' On Post-War Syria RFE/RL 27 Sep 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani says he is prepared to discuss a 'plan of action' for Syria's post-war future once the Islamic State (IS) group is defeated.
Syria's Assad should remain in office: President Rouhani Press TV 27 Sep 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says there is widespread agreement among countries that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should remain in office.
France Ready to Discuss Syrian Conflict Settlement With US, Russia, Iran Sputnik 27 Sep 2015 -- Francois Hollande said that France is open for discussion of the Syrian conflict resolution with the conflicting sides, as well as with the United States, Russia and Iran.
Iran, Iraq, Syria and Russia join hands in campaign against Daesh IRNA 27 Sep 2015 -- Spokesman of Iraqi government said on Sunday that the government has increased level of cooperation with Iran, Syria, and Russia in regional campaign against the Daesh terrorist group.
Iraq, Russia, Iran, Syria forming joint center to fight Daesh Press TV 27 Sep 2015 -- Iraq says it is cooperating with Iran, Russia, and Syria to form an information center to fight against the Daesh terrorist group, which has been wreaking havoc on the Arab country since 2014.
Iraq Cooperating With Russia, Iran, Syria On Security Issues RFE/RL 27 Sep 2015 -- Iraq has announced an agreement on 'security and intelligence cooperation' with Russia, Iran, and Syria to counter the threat from the Islamic State (IS) militant group.
Russia, Syria, Iran, Iraq to Share Intelligence on Islamic State VOA 27 Sep 2015 -- Iraq says it will share military intelligence and security information with Syria, Iran and Russia to fight Islamic State.
Iran Leader Demands Saudi Arabia Apology For Hajj Stampede RFE/RL 27 Sep 2015 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said Saudi Arabia should apologize for a deadly stampede at the annual hajj pilgrimage.
Iran says funds to be unfrozen by Jan. Press TV 26 Sep 2015 -- Iran says it expects about $29 billion of funds to be unfrozen and repatriated to its central bank by January 2016 at the latest as economic sanctions are eased after the crucial nuclear breakthrough with the P5+1 in Vienna back in July.
Iran FM urges timely implementation of JCPOA Press TV 26 Sep 2015 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for the timely implementation of a nuclear agreement reached between Iran and six world powers.
No Need in Revisiting Iran's Parchin Military Facility - IAEA Head Sputnik 26 Sep 2015 -- IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said that there is no need in a second visit to Iran's Parchin military facility.
Top US, Iranian Diplomats Discuss Syria, Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 26 Sep 2015 -- The United States sees a 'major opportunity' in diplomatic talks at the United Nations to end the bloodshed in Syria and Yemen and to make progress toward achieving peace there.
Amano confirms Iran's cooperation within IAEA's verification scheme IRNA 25 Sep 2015 -- Secretary of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano confirmed Iran's participation in his agency's verification process.
NSA, Mossad Bugged Iran Nuclear Talks but Tehran 'Was Ready for it' Sputnik 24 Sep 2015 -- The NSA intercepted and spied on all telephone calls and correspondence, as well bugged the hotel rooms of all 143 members of the Iranian delegation, including then-President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, during the 62nd UN General Assembly in New York in 2007, NBC reported.
NSA to snoop on Iranian president at UN meeting: NBC News report Press TV 23 Sep 2015 -- The US National Security Agency (NSA) is most likely to spy on Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his delegation during the UN General Assembly meeting in New York this week, according to a new report.
Supreme Leader Revives Feared Intelligence Unit Of Iran's IRGC RFE/RL 23 Sep 2015 -- Iran witnessed a surge in the operations of alternative intelligence bodies under former reformist President Mohammad Khatami, whose attempts at reforms were blocked by hard-liners.
Hi-Tech Ballistic Missiles Seen During Iran's Military Parades Sputnik 23 Sep 2015 -- The Iranian Armed Forces displayed various types of home-made ballistic and long-range missiles during the annual military parades in Tehran on Tuesday.
Amano deputy: Samples taken from Iran in line with IAEA Safeguards IRNA 22 Sep 2015 -- IAEA Deputy Director General and head of Department of Safeguards, Tero Varjoranta said on Tuesday that the environmental samples taken from Parchin military site are in line with the IAEA Safeguards Agreement.
Iran to unveil over-the-horizon radars in 6 months: Army general Press TV 22 Sep 2015 -- A senior Iranian Army general says the Islamic Republic plans to unveil a variety of over-the-horizon radar systems covering a distance of 3,000 kilometers in six months.
Iran Armed Forces fully ready to counter threats: Army commander Press TV 22 Sep 2015 -- Commander of the Iranian Army Major General Ataollah Salehi says the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces are fully ready to defend the country in the face of enemy threats, vowing a firm response to aggressors.
"Significant progress" in implementation of Road-map: Amano IRNA 21 Sep 2015 -- "Significant progress has been achieved in the implementation of the Road-map," Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano said upon returning from the visit to Iran on Monday.
No IAEA inspector visited Parchin military site: Envoy IRNA 21 Sep 2015 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Reza Najafi said on Monday that Tehran did not let IAEA inspectors visit or take samples at Parchin site, east of Tehran.
Salehi hopes to resolve longstanding issues with IAEA by year-end IRNA 21 Sep 2015 -- Ali-Akbar Salehi, head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Monday he hopes the longstanding issues will be resolved with the International Atomic Energy Agency by the end of the current Christian year.
IAEA hails 'significant progress' in Iran roadmap implementation Press TV 21 Sep 2015 -- The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has hailed the "significant progress" made in the implementation of a roadmap signed between Iran and the nuclear monitoring body in July.
Samples taken at Iran military site; no IAEA inspectors present: Official Press TV 21 Sep 2015 -- Iranian experts have taken environmental samples from the Parchin military site near the capital, Tehran, without the International Atomic Energy Agency's inspectors being present, says an Iranian official.
IAEA Says Iran Took Samples At Military Site RFE/RL 21 Sep 2015 -- The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog says environmental samples have been taken at a sensitive military site in Iran.
Head of UN atomic watchdog reports 'significant' progress in resolving outstanding issues with Iran UN News 21 Sep 2015 -- Significant progress has been achieved in the implementation of a road-map to resolve all outstanding issues regarding Iran's nuclear programme, the head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today, after visiting a nuclear site and meeting senior Government officials, including the President, over the weekend.
Amano visits Parchin site IRNA 20 Sep 2015 -- Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano paid a 'protocol visit' to Parchin military site near Tehran on Sunday, according to spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi.
Rouhani: Iran is to voluntarily implement Additional Protocol to NPT IRNA 20 Sep 2015 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic of Iran is to voluntarily implement additional protocol to the NPT and expects IAEA to verify accurate implementation of the additional protocol under JCPOA.
IAEA chief arrives in Iran to discuss nuclear roadmap IRNA 20 Sep 2015 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano arrived in Tehran on Sunday morning to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on the implementation of a roadmap for Iran's civilian nuclear program.
IAEA Chief Visits Disputed Iranian Military Site RFE/RL 20 Sep 2015 -- The head of the UN nuclear agency has visited a disputed Iranian military site as part of the agency's investigation into whether Iran carried out work related to developing a nuclear weapon.
Araqchi: Nuclear deal achievements to become tangible soon IRNA 19 Sep 2015 -- Foreign Ministry deputy for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi said the achievements of the nuclear deal between Iran and the 5+1 will be tangible soon.
Iran's military to nip any threats in bud: Cmdr. Press TV 19 Sep 2015 -- A senior Iranian commander says the military's ground forces will nip any threat against the country in the bud.
Rohani Urges Americans Not To Fear 'Death To America' Chants RFE/RL 19 Sep 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani is seeking to quiet the misgivings of millions of Americans about crowds of Iranians that parade around Tehran chanting 'Death to America!'
Iran Nuclear Deal Withstands Final Vote in Congress VOA 17 Sep 2015 -- The U.S. Congress has failed to kill the Iran nuclear deal, and in another month the accord will begin to go into effect, as Iran makes the changes required so that economic sanctions can be lifted.
Major General Soleimani defends IRGC invaluable role IRNA 16 Sep 2015 -- Commander of Quds Forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Qassem Soleimani said on Wednesday that the IRGC played an undeniable and valuable role in preservation of the Islamic spirit of the Islamic Republic.
Supreme Leader acknowledges constitutional duty of IRGC armed forces IRNA 16 Sep 2015 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday acknowledged the Constitutional duty of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps as the armed forces and blessing of the Islamic Revolution.
Leader urges efforts to up Iran's passive defense capability ISNA 16 Sep 2015 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei underlined the need to enhance Iran's passive defense mechanism to boost the nation's defense capability.
IRGC owns unique ballistic missile, says Cmdr. ISNA 16 Sep 2015 -- The Second-in-command of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami said the IRGC holds a unique ballistic missile.
Almost impossible to counter Iran's unique missile: IRGC commander Press TV 16 Sep 2015 -- A senior Iranian commander has revealed that the country is in possession of a 'unique' missile that is all but impossible to defend against.
Iran to continue nuclear research, development, says Rouhani IRNA 16 Sep 2015 -- On the first day of the implementation of the nuclear deal, Iran will perform the injection of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) into newly generated IR8 centrifuges, says President Hassan Rouhani.
President says employing new generation of centrifuges is his administration achievement IRNA 16 Sep 2015 -- President Hassan Rouhani said here on Wednesday that employing IR-8, the latest generation of centrifuges, is one of the achievements of his administration.
Iran's Arak Heavy Water Reactor to be upgraded by two P5+1 states, says Rouhani ISNA 16 Sep 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Arak Heavy Water Reactor would be upgraded jointly with two P5+1 states.
Russia prepared to upgrade Iran centrifuges: Iran nuclear chief Press TV 16 Sep 2015 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Russia has expressed its readiness to upgrade the centrifuge machines currently operating in the Islamic Republic.
JCPOA paves way for nuclear research, development: Rouhani Press TV 16 Sep 2015 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the recent nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 countries paves the way for the acceleration of research and development in the country's peaceful nuclear program.
36th Iran Navy flotilla to be sent to high seas, says commander ISNA 15 Sep 2015 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibolllah Sayyari said the 36th Flotilla of warships belonging to Iranian Navy would be sent to high seas in coming days.
China to play constructive role in redesigning Arak Heavy Water Reactor ISNA 15 Sep 2015 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said his country would play a constructive role in redesigning Iran's Arak Heavy Water Reactor.
No superpower can make decisions for Iran: Rouhani Press TV 15 Sep 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic has achieved full independence in the political arena, stressing that Tehran will not allow any superpower to make decisions for it.
Russian Rosatom to work with Iran to modify Fordo site application IRNA 14 Sep 2015 -- Russian Rosatom Company is working with Iranian partners on a plan to modify application of Fordo nuclear site, head of Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom, Sergei Kiriyenko said on Monday.
Amano says Iran provided IAEA with explanations on outstanding issues IRNA 14 Sep 2015 -- IAEA Director-General Yukiya Amano said Monday that Iran provided the Agency with explanations in writing and related documents, to clarify the outstanding issues in line with the roadmap signed between Iran and the agency on July 14.
Iran, US, China discuss re-designing Arak reactor IRNA 14 Sep 2015 -- Representatives of Iran, the United States and China held consultations on the sidelines of IAEA 59th General Conference in Vienna Monday to review the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action re-designing Arak research reactor.
Iran hopes 'PMD' resolved by end of 2015: Salehi Press TV 14 Sep 2015 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Tehran hopes the issue of the so-called Possible Military Dimensions (PMD) in Iran's nuclear program will be resolved by the end of the year, Press TV reports.
JCPOA, roadmap involve reciprocal measures: Iran Press TV 14 Sep 2015 -- Iran says both its recent nuclear agreement with six world powers and a roadmap signed between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) entail reciprocal measures that should be observed "objectively" by both sides.
Iran putting into service new long-range radar system Press TV 14 Sep 2015 -- Iran is putting into service a domestically-developed long-range radar system that would further boost the country's air defense capability.
Zarif: US government should stop illegal Congress act against JCPOA IRNA 13 Sep 2015 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the US government has to stop any actions by the Congress against the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Iran agreement to throw off shackles put on Iran's economy: Iran pres. ISNA 13 Sep 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers on Tehran's nuclear program will remove the restrictions imposed on the country's economy.
US administration should stop any Congress's move against JCPOA, says Zarif ISNA 13 Sep 2015 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif said any Congress's objection to the JCPOA between Iran and G5+1 should be stopped by the US administration.
Iran's Zarif: JCPOA victory of diplomacy over force Press TV 13 Sep 2015 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the July 14 nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries was the victory of diplomacy over force.
World safer if US ends coercion: Iran ISNA 12 Sep 2015 -- Iran slammed US President Barack Obama for his contradictory remarks about the nuclear agreement of July 14 between Iran and the G5+1 group of countries, saying the world would be safer if the US stopped its bullying attitude.
Iran calls on cancelling IAEA Board of Directors resolutions ISNA 12 Sep 2015 -- Iranian Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Reza Najafi stressed that all previous resolutions of the agency's Board of Directors on Iran should be cancelled.
Iran sits atop promising uranium deposits: AEOI chief Press TV 12 Sep 2015 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Iran sits atop significant uranium reserves following recent exploration of mines in the country.
IAEA plans no inspections of Iran military site: AEOI Press TV 12 Sep 2015 -- An Iranian nuclear official says no inspections of Iran's military sites are on the agenda of a planned visit by inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to Iran.
US House Votes to Reject Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 11 Sep 2015 -- The U.S. House of Representatives voted to reject the international deal with Iran to curb its nuclear weapons Friday, after a morning of emotional debate.
Issue of Russia-Iran Deal on Export of Low-Enriched Uranium Remains Open Sputnik 11 Sep 2015 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry's Ambassador-at-Large and representative in the IAEA Board of Governors Grigory Berdennikov said that cooperation between Russia and Iran on exploring all aspects of the project to export Iranian low-enriched uranium in exchange for natural uranium is 'in full swing.'
U.S. Senate Democrats Block Vote On Iran Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 10 Sep 2015 -- A move in the U.S. Senate to hold a vote of disapproval on the international nuclear deal with Iran has been defeated on a first vote.
Effort to Reject Iran Deal Fails in US Senate VOA 10 Sep 2015 -- U.S. Senate Democrats have blocked a vote of disapproval on the nuclear accord with Iran, delivering President Barack Obama a victory on his top foreign policy initiative.
Navy continues support for Iranian ships in int'l waters IRNA 10 Sep 2015 -- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Thursday that the navy would continue its support for Iranian ships in the international waters.
Basij Force conducts military drills in Maragheh zone IRNA 10 Sep 2015 -- The military drills of Iran's Basij (Volunteer) Force codenamed 'Towards Beit-ul-Moqaddas' started in Maragheh region in the Northwestern Iran.
U.S. House GOP Leaders Change Gameplan On Iran Deal RFE/RL 10 Sep 2015 -- U.S. House Republican leaders changed their plans for voting on the Iran nuclear agreement September 9 under intense pressure from conservative lawmakers who adamantly oppose the deal.
Iran will never negotiate with US on matters other than nuclear issue: Leader ISNA 09 Sep 2015 -- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said the Islamic Republic "did not and will not hold talks with US on issues other than nuclear negotiations."
Iran Army plans to unveil new defense achievements ISNA 09 Sep 2015 -- Deputy Commander of Iranian Army Ground Force General Kiumarth Heidari said the force plans to unveil new achievements in next two weeks.
Political hurdles to Iran S-300 delivery cleared: Russia Press TV 09 Sep 2015 -- A senior Russian official says Tehran and Moscow will sign a contract on the delivery of the S-300 anti-missile system to Iran in the 'near future.'
White House Clinches Votes To Block Bill Rejecting Iran Deal RFE/RL 09 Sep 2015 -- President Barack Obama has secured 42 votes in the U.S. Senate for the nuclear deal with Iran, more than enough to keep Congress from passing a resolution rejecting the pact..
Republican Opponents Of Iran Deal Aim To Keep U.S. State Sanctions In Place RFE/RL 09 Sep 2015 -- U.S. House Republican leaders changed their plans for voting on the Iran nuclear agreement September 9 under intense pressure from conservative lawmakers who adamantly oppose the deal.
Clinton Vows To Enforce Iran Nuclear Deal, Stand Up Against Abuses RFE/RL 09 Sep 2015 -- Hillary Clinton says she would enforce the nuclear agreement with Iran if elected president of the United States, and take action should Tehran violate the accord.
Tehran Mulls Russian Arms Purchase for Iranian Ground Troops Sputnik 09 Sep 2015 -- Moscow and Tehran are currently holding consultations on the purchase of Russian arms for Iran's ground troops, the head of the delegation from Russia's arms exporter Rosoboronexport said at the RAE-2015 military exhibition on Wednesday.
US Targets Iran Proxies VOA 09 Sep 2015 -- The U.S. State Department announced Tuesday that it is adding several top Hamas and Hezbollah operatives to its terrorism list. The timing of the announcement - just days before Congress is likely to vote on the recently struck nuclear deal with Iran - appears to be a signal from the Obama administration that it will intensify efforts to counter Tehran-backed militancy in the Middle East, say analysts.
Obama Won't Have to Wield Veto for Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 08 Sep 2015 -- Democrats in the U.S. Senate have rallied 41 votes — enough to block a resolution opposing the Iran nuclear agreement.
IAEA to finalize Iran probe by mid-December: Amano Press TV 07 Sep 2015 -- International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Yukiya Amano says a probe into Iran’s past nuclear activities will be ready on time.
On Iran Nuclear Pact, Undecided Senators Dwindling VOA 06 Sep 2015 -- As U.S. lawmakers prepare to return to Washington from a month-long recess, a flurry of senators have announced their positions on the international nuclear accord with Iran.
Iran Air Force launches major maneuvers Press TV 05 Sep 2015 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Air Force (IRIAF) has launched massive two-day maneuvers in the central province of Isfahan.
Remarks by President Obama and His Majesty King Salman bin Abd alAziz of Saudi Arabia Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 04 Sep 2015
Obama: US Shares Saudi Concerns About Yemen, Syria VOA 04 Sep 2015 -- President Barack Obama said Friday that the United States and Saudi Arabia continue to cooperate closely in countering terrorist activity in the Middle East and around the world, including the battle against Islamic State militants.
Iran will retaliate if P5+1 reneges on JCPOA promises: Larijani Press TV 04 Sep 2015 -- The speaker of Iran's parliament (Majlis) says Tehran will "retaliate" in case the world powers break their commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) over the Iranian nuclear program.
Iranian Lawmakers Say Efforts Under Way To Free U.S. Reporter RFE/RL 04 Sep 2015 -- Iranian lawmakers attending a conference in New York have divulged that efforts are underway to free Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian, who was jailed over a year ago on espionage charges.
Iran Supreme Leader Backs Parliament Vote on Nuclear Deal VOA 03 Sep 2015 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed support Thursday for a parliamentary vote in Iran on the nuclear deal Tehran agreed to with a group of six world powers.
Khamenei: No Nuclear Deal Unless Sanctions Are Lifted RFE/RL 03 Sep 2015 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said world powers must lift international sanctions as part of a landmark nuclear agreement.
Major defense drills underway in Iranian capital Press TV 03 Sep 2015 -- Tens of thousands of Iran’s Basij volunteer forces are participating in massive defense maneuvers held in the capital city of Tehran to boost the country's security and counter enemy threats.
Secretary Kerry Remarks on Nuclear Agreement With Iran US Dept. of State 02 Sep 2015
Previewing the Secretary's Speech on the Iran Nuclear Agreement in Philadelphia US Dept. of State 02 Sep 2015
In Big Victory for Obama, Iran Nuclear Deal Is Assured of Passage VOA 02 Sep 2015 -- A U.S. senator's announcement that she will vote for the international agreement to restrict Iran's nuclear program gave President Barack Obama a major foreign-policy victory Wednesday.
Kerry Pushes for Public Support of Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 02 Sep 2015 -- Secretary of State John Kerry is appealing to the American public to support the Iran nuclear deal.
Kerry Defends Iran Deal As U.S. Obtains Key Vote To Preserve It RFE/RL 02 Sep 2015 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has defended the nuclear agreement with Iran in a speech.
US, Saudi Leaders to Meet Against Backdrop of War, Iran Deal VOA 02 Sep 2015 -- Against the backdrop of war in Iraq, Yemen and Syria, and concerns about Iran’s behavior, U.S. President Barack Obama will welcome Saudi King Salman to the White House Friday.
New U.S. Sanctions Against Russian, Chinese Companies For Missile, Technology Transfers RFE/RL 02 Sep 2015 -- The United States has levied new sanctions against a host of major Russian, Chinese and other companies.
Iran not to allow inspections beyond NPT: Defense chief Press TV 02 Sep 2015 -- Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says Tehran will not allow international inspections of any sites beyond the requirements of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Iran unveils radars that can detect stealth targets Press TV 01 Sep 2015 -- Iran has unveiled two domestically-manufactured state-of-the-art radar systems capable of detecting stealth targets at high altitudes.

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