October 2015 - Iran Special Weapons News

No one should dictate own decisions, views to Syrian people: Zarif ISNA 31 Oct 2015 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says no one should "dictate" its own decisions and views to Syrian people, who have been suffering from a foreign-backed militancy for over four years, Press TV reports.
Iran ready to counter any malicious US, Israeli moves: Defense minister Press TV 31 Oct 2015 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Iranian Armed Forces always stand ready to respond to any malicious moves by the US and the Israeli regime.
UN strongly condemns attack on Iranian exiles camp in Iraq UN News 30 Oct 2015 -- The United Nations has strongly condemned the attack that occurred Thursday evening on a camp located near Baghdad International Airport that houses over 2,100 Iranian exiles and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
Zarif: Vienna talks on JCPOA progressive IRNA 30 Oct 2015 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the negotiations with the Group 5+1 in Vienna on the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) were good and constructive.
Iran ready to fully back Iraq's anti-terror fight: Minister Press TV 30 Oct 2015 -- An Iranian minister has expressed Tehran's full readiness to help Iraq in the fight against terrorist groups.
U.S. Condemns Deadly Attack Against Exiled Iranian Opposition Group In Iraq RFE/RL 30 Oct 2015 -- The United States has condemned a rocket attack outside Baghdad that killed at least 23 Iranian opposition members and Iraqi soldiers and urged Iraq to pursue those responsible.
UN strongly condemns attack on Iranian exiles camp in Iraq UN News 30 Oct 2015 -- The United Nations has strongly condemned the attack that occurred Thursday evening on a camp located near Baghdad International Airport that houses over 2,100 Iranian exiles and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
Iran FM urges 'non-interference' in Syria's internal affairs Press TV 29 Oct 2015 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif addresses reporters upon arrival in Vienna, Austria, on October 29, 2015.
Vienna Talks To Focus On Syria Conflict, Involve Iran For First Time RFE/RL 29 Oct 2015 -- Talks among international foreign ministers on ending the Syrian conflict are under way in Vienna - a gathering that will include Iran, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's main regional backer, for the first time.
Rafsanjani: Iran Considered Nuclear Deterrent In 1980s RFE/RL 29 Oct 2015 -- Iran considered pursuing a nuclear deterrent when it began its nuclear program in the 1980s during the Iran-Iraq War, a former president has been quoted as saying.
Iran, Russia stress intra-Syrian dialogue ISNA 28 Oct 2015 -- Iran and Russia underlined the need to take all key regional players on board by promoting an intra-Syrian dialog to settle the four-and-a-half-year crisis gripping the Arab country.
Iran calls on US to stop nurturing terrorists in Syria ISNA 28 Oct 2015 -- Iran called on the US to stop grooming terrorists to wreak havoc in Syria, saying the Arab state's crisis stems from Washington's instrumentalization of terrorists groups.
Arak Reactor official document to be prepared in 3 phases, says Zarif ISNA 2015 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif reiterated that official document for Arak Heavy Reactor would be prepared in three phases.
Iran expects sanctions scrapped by year end: Rouhani ISNA 27 Oct 2015 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says sanctions against the Islamic Republic are planned to be lifted by the end of 2015 as the country's historic nuclear agreement with world powers is close to taking effect.
DM: Iran attains outstanding progress in electronic warfare IRNA 26 Oct 2015 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan announced that the experts and engineers of Iran's defense industries have achieved considerable advances in electronic warfare systems.
Iran, P5+1 discussing Arak reactor reconstruction, says Salehi IRNA 26 Oct 2015 -- Iran and P5+1 are discussing formulating the document for reconstruction of the Arak nuclear facility reactor, says Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran's Head of Atomic Energy Organization.
Iran unveils new 3D long range multiple target radar system Press TV 26 Oct 2015 -- Iran has unveiled a domestically-built 3D search and control radar system, Qamar, with the capability of tracking over 100 targets within a 450-kilometer radius.
Iran Navy fully capable of maintaining Caspian Sea security: Cmdr. ISNA 25 Oct 2015 -- Iran's Navy has the full capability of maintaining security in the Caspian Sea and keeping vessels from countries other than neighboring states out of the region, said a senior commander.
US sentence for Iranian completely unjust: Foreign Ministry Press TV 25 Oct 2015 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned as completely unjust a sentence issued against an Iranian national in the United States.
Intelligence minister: JCPOA took Iranian nation's seized right IRNA 25 Oct 2015 -- Intelligence Minister Seyyed Mahmoud Alavi said that the country's negotiators in their negotiations with the big powers took back the right of the Iranian nation that had been seized from them.
Lavrov: Iran needed in int'l efforts to resolve Syrian crisis IRNA 25 Oct 2015 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov underlined Iran's role in the resolving the ongoing crisis in Syria, and said that the international efforts to resolve the Syrian crisis without Iran's presence will be futile.
Russia: New Bushehr plants to cost $11 billion Press TV 24 Oct 2015 -- Energy Minister Alexander Novak says Russia's construction of two more nuclear power units in Bushehr in southwest Iran will cost about $11 billion.
US Sentences Engineer in Iran Espionage Case VOA 23 Oct 2015 -- An Iranian-American engineer has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for sending sensitive U.S. military documents to his native Iran.
Russia FM stresses Iran role in efforts to resolve Syria crisis Press TV 22 Oct 2015 -- Russia has highlighted Iran's role in resolving the ongoing conflict in Syria, saying that the settlement of the crisis gripping the Arab country has "no prospect" without the Islamic Republic's participation.
Iranian Navy fleet give berth at Astrakhan, Russia, amid welcome IRNA 22 Oct 2015 -- Iranian Navy fleet gave berth at Russian port of Astrakhan amid welcome by local officials of Astrakhan and the Russian Defense Ministry, IRNA reported on Thursday.
President Rouhani thanks Supreme Leader for acknowledging JCPOA IRNA 22 Oct 2015 -- President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday thanked the Supreme Leader for acknowledging the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Leader's directives on JCPOA to be fully observed: Rouhani Press TV 22 Oct 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says directives issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the implementation of the agreement reached by Iran and the P5+1 group over Tehran's nuclear program will be fully observed.
Leader acknowledges JCPOA approval by SNSC IRNA 21 Oct 2015 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday acknowledged the approval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action reached with six world powers in Vienna on July 14 by the Supreme National Security Council.
Leader writes to Rouhani on JCPOA IRNA 21 Oct 2015 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei wrote to President Hassan Rouhani about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Continued sanctions breach of JCPOA: Leader Press TV 21 Oct 2015 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says, in a letter to President Hassan Rouhani, that any remarks which suggest sanctions against Iran will remain in place would be in contravention of the agreement reached between Iran and the P5+1 group over Tehran's nuclear program.
Iranian Warships Arrive in Russia for Joint Naval Exercises Sputnik 21 Oct 2015 -- Iranian warships arrived on Wednesday at the Russian port of Astrakhan for a visit to Russia's Caspian Sea base, prior to beginning exercises in the Caspian Sea.
Iran's Supreme Leader Approves Nuclear Deal Sputnik 21 Oct 2015 -- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei espoused his position on the nuclear agreement in a letter to Iranian president Rouhani
Iran, Russia Undeterred by Slow-Go in Syria VOA 20 Oct 2015 -- Forces fighting for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are struggling against rebels in the country's northwest, despite substantial backing from Russia and Iran, according to U.S. officials. But they caution that both Russia and Tehran seem prepared to dig in and intensify their efforts.
Air defense stages drills at Khondab nuclear site IRNA 20 Oct 2015 -- Iranian army and air defense forces held a preparation maneuver at Khondab nuclear site in Arak, central Iran, a provincial official said on Tuesday.
Army military drills wind up IRNA 20 Oct 2015 -- Iranian Army wound up Muharram maneuver in the western and northwestern Iran on Tuesday.
'Kamikaze' robots feature in Iran military drill for first time Press TV 20 Oct 2015 -- Military hardware known as "kamikaze" robots has debuted in ongoing military exercises by the Iranian Army.
Iran to Build Own Missile Defense Based on Knockoff of Russia's S-300 Sputnik 20 Oct 2015 -- Iran plans to deploy a missile defense system built around an indigenous analogue of Russia's S-300 missile system before 2017, Russian media reported on Tuesday.
Larijani: Iranians' patient resistance bore fruit in nuclear talks IRNA 20 Oct 2015 -- Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Monday it was patient resistance of the Iranian nation which finally bore fruit for settlement of nuclear dispute with the western governments.
Iranian official says expects sanctions to be lifted this year People's Daily 20 Oct 2015 -- An Iranian official said Monday he expects sanctions to be lifted by the end of the year on the condition Iran fully implements its nuclear-related commitments made in a landmark nuclear deal adopted on Sunday.
First JCPOA joint commission wraps up in Vienna Press TV 20 Oct 2015 -- The joint commission established to oversee the implementation of a July agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries has wrapped up its first meeting in the Austrian capital of Vienna.
Iran to Resume Building of Enrichment Plants If West Violates Nuclear Deal Sputnik 20 Oct 2015 -- Tehran will begin constructing uranium enrichment plants if the West fails in its commitment to the P5+1 nuclear agreement, parliament speaker Ali Larijani said Tuesday.
Araqchi: All parties determined to honor JCPOA commitments IRNA 19 Oct 2015 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi said in Vienna on Monday that all parties honor commitments to implementing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and regular consultations to enforce the deal.
Iran unveils new radar system ISNA 19 Oct 2015 -- Iran launched a radar system dubbed 'Fath 14' in a massive military drill dubbed 'Muharram' and is underway in western and northwestern Iran.
Iranian Air Force fighters bombard hypothetical enemy in military drill ISNA 19 Oct 2015 -- Iranian Army Air Force fighters successfully bombarded the hypothetical enemy in the military drill dubbed 'Muharram' and is underway in western and northwestern Iran.
Iranian peace flotilla leaves for Russia ISNA 19 Oct 2015 -- Iranian peace and friendship flotilla left for Russia from Anzali Port, northern Iran.
Iran: NPT protocol, confidence-building measure ISNA 19 Oct 2015 -- Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that Tehran has decided to apply the Additional Protocol as a confidence-building gesture under the country's nuclear deal with six world powers.
Iran launches new long-range radar system Press TV 19 Oct 2015 -- Iran has unveiled a new long-range digital radar system which is capable of detecting enemies' strategic objectives.
Iran's Army begins Moharram military exercise Press TV 19 Oct 2015 -- The Iranian Army, backed by the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base, has officially started a large-scale military drill in west and northwest of the country.
Iran Nuclear Deal Moves Forward VOA 19 Oct 2015 -- The international agreement on Iran's nuclear program moved forward Monday with the first meeting of the Joint Commission responsible for monitoring how both sides implement their parts of the deal, amid some optimism that the plan could roll out by the end of the year.
'Navy won't have aircraft carrier in Persian Gulf as Iran deal takes effect' IRNA 18 Oct 2015 -- The US political website "the Hill" said that the US 'Navy won't have aircraft carrier in Persian Gulf as Iran deal takes effect'.
Iran has no confidential deal with G5+1: Zarif IRNA 18 Oct 2015 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that there is no confidential deal between Iran and the G5+1.
Iran not to lose its deterrence power under any circumstances, says official ISNA 18 Oct 2015 -- Iran would never lose its deterrence power under any circumstances, said secretary of Iranian Supreme National Security Council.
Iran: NPT protocol, confidence-building measure Press TV 18 Oct 2015 -- The Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says that Tehran has decided to apply the Additional Protocol as a confidence-building gesture under the country's nuclear deal with six world powers.
U.S. Officials Expect Iran Nuclear Deal Will Take Months To Implement RFE/RL 18 Oct 2015 -- U.S. officials predict it will take Iran months to curb its nuclear program as required under a historic nuclear deal.
Obama Orders Steps to Lift Iran Sanctions Amid Nuke Deal Sputnik 18 Oct 2015 -- US President Barack Obama on Sunday ordered state, treasury, commerce and energy secretaries to take steps toward lifting Iran sanctions as part of the landmark nuclear deal reached in July.
Obama Orders US to Prepare to Lift Sanction on Iran VOA 18 Oct 2015 -- President Barak Obama Sunday ordered the U.S. government to start preparing to lift sanctions against Iran on what was called Adoption Day -- the day all parties who signed the nuclear deal in July take the first steps towards implementing it.
Statement by the President on the Adoption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action The White House 18 Oct 2015
Salehi upbeat about future of JCPOA IRNA 17 Oct 2015 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Agency of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi on Saturday gave upbeat report about the future of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action struck between Iran and the six world powers on July 14.
JCPOA not binding, two parties take it voluntarily, Guardian Council IRNA 17 Oct 2015 -- The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is not regarded as a binding, the two parties will implement it voluntarily, says the Guardian Council speaker.
Iran missile tests no violation of JCPOA: Top diplomat ISNA 17 Oct 2015 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic's missile tests are not considered a breach of the recent nuclear agreement struck between Tehran and six world powers.
EU to announce end of Iran sanctions Sunday ISNA 17 Oct 2015 -- The EU will announce Sunday the formal end to economic sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear program, Western diplomatic sources said.
Full text of Iran deputy UN envoy speech in UNSC ISNA 17 Oct 2015 -- The full text of Iran's deputy ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Gholam-Hossein Dehqani's speech in a UN Security Council (UNSC) meeting comes as follows.
U.S. Readies Response To Iran's 'Clear Violation' Of UN Missile Sanctions RFE/RL 17 Oct 2015 -- The United States has vowed to raise before the United Nations Security Council Iran's 'clear violation' of a ban on testing ballistic missiles that can carry nuclear weapons.
Iran: Missile Test Not in Violation of UN Resolution VOA 17 Oct 2015 -- Iran has rejected allegations that its recent long-range missile test violates the United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Iran rejects reports about dispatch of troops to Syria IRNA 16 Oct 2015 -- An informed source in Iran's Foreign Ministry, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Friday, rejected reports about the dispatch of Iranian troops to Syria to fight terrorist groups.
Iran has no ground troops in Syria: Official Press TV 16 Oct 2015 -- Iran has dismissed reports claiming that Tehran has dispatched ground troops to Syria.
Guardian Council approves JCPOA amid stormy Majlis session IRNA 16 Oct 2015 -- The Guardian Council gave its approval for the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Wednesday, one day after the Majlis (parliament) ratified the bill during an unusual stormy session.
JCPOA will go into effect in three days: Kerry IRNA 16 Oct 2015 -- The nuclear agreement that was reached in July will go into effect in three days, US Secretary of State John Kerry said during his visit to Indiana University.
IAEA Reports Iran is Co-Operating With 'Roadmap' to Full Nuclear Disclosure Sputnik 16 Oct 2015 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) latest report on the completed roadmap clarifying past and present issues of Iran's nuclear program signals a successful process toward implementing the Iran nuclear deal, a diplomatic source said on Thursday.
US to Seek Action Against Iran for Forbidden Ballistic Missile Launch VOA 16 Oct 2015 -- The United States will seek "appropriate action" in the U.N. Security Council "in the coming days" against Iran for its launching of a ballistic missile earlier this week.
Iran Nuclear Deal Moves to Implementation Stage - Kerry Sputnik 15 Oct 2015 -- US Secretary of State John Kerry said that the restrictions on Iran's nuclear program under the agreement will never die out.
Next Phase of Iran-led Ground Offensive in Syria 'Coming' VOA 15 Oct 2015 -- Russia appears to have at least doubled the number of military personnel on the ground in Syria ahead of an expected pro-regime offensive to retake the city of Aleppo.
Two More Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commanders Killed In Syria RFE/RL 15 Oct 2015 -- Two Iranian military commanders were killed in Syria amid reports that Iran has sent troops to join a planned offensive against insurgents by the Syrian Army.
Iran has provided all needed data to resolve issues: IAEA Press TV 15 Oct 2015 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the Islamic Republic has supplied all information needed for the completion of the clarification of past and present outstanding issues regarding Iran's nuclear program.
Iran Shows Off Underground Missile Arsenal RFE/RL 15 Oct 2015 -- Iranian state television has broadcast unprecedented footage of a deep underground tunnel packed with missiles and launcher units, which officials said could be used if 'enemies make a mistake.'
Supreme Leader's Office acknowledges Parliament ratify JCPOA IRNA 14 Oct 2015 -- The Supreme Leader's Office on Wednesday acknowledged ratification of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action by the Parliament.
GC approves JCPOA IRNA 14 Oct 2015 -- Guardian Council on Wednesday approved the bill for implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action the parliament made into law.
IRGC to use new generation of long-range missiles: Cmdr. Press TV 14 Oct 2015 -- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced plans for an overhaul in the elite force's missile program, saying a new generation of long-range missiles are to replace the current stockpile.
Iran's Guardian Council passes bill on implementation of JCPOA Press TV 14 Oct 2015 -- Iran's Guardian Council has passed a bill that allows the administration to implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), agreed upon by the Islamic Republic and the P5+1 group of countries on July 14.
Iran progress tied with revolutionary ideology: Ayatollah Khamenei Press TV 14 Oct 2015 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says as long as the revolutionary movement and ideology continue to exist, Iran's progress, influence, grandeur and spiritual dominance will increase in the region and beyond.
Iran's Guardian Council of Constitution Approves Nuclear Deal Sputnik 14 Oct 2015 -- Iran's Guardian Council of the Constitution has approved the nuclear deal Tehran negotiators agreed on earlier this year with the six world powers, local media reported Wednesday.
Iran's Guardian Council Approves Nuclear Deal VOA 14 Oct 2015 -- Iran's powerful Guardian Council has approved implementing the country's nuclear deal with a group of world powers.
Iran Broadcasts Footage of Underground Missile Base VOA 14 Oct 2015 -- Iranian state television broadcast footage Wednesday of an underground tunnel packed with missiles and launcher units, just days after Iran test-fired a long-range ballistic missile.
Rohani Tells Iranians To Expect Economic Boom RFE/RL 13 Oct 2015 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani says his country will face new conditions once the sanctions are removed, which he suggested could happen in the coming months.
Iranian generals killed in fight on terror in Syria Press TV 13 Oct 2015 -- Two veteran Iranian generals have been killed while fighting against terrorist groups in Syria, reports say.
Iran starts mass production of 'Valfajr' smart torpedo Press TV 13 Oct 2015 -- Iran has launched the mass production line for a smart and high-speed torpedo, dubbed Valfajr, as part of the Islamic Republic's plans to enhance its military might.
Iran Parliament approves JCPOA motion Press TV 13 Oct 2015 -- The Iranian Parliament (Majlis) votes to approve a motion to implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the agreement previously reached between Iran and the P5+1.
Iranian Parliament Approves P5+1 Nuclear Agreement Sputnik 13 Oct 2015 -- The Iranian Parliament on Tuesday approved the P5+1 agreement on the country's nuclear program, IRNA news agency reported.
Iran to continue effective support for Iraq to battle terrorism, says Zarif ISNA 12 Oct 2015 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad- Javad Zarif said that the country would continue effective support for Iraqi government to battle terrorism.
Supreme Leader unveils enemy's conspiracy to topple governing system IRNA 12 Oct 2015 -- Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Monday that the enemy aims to topple the governing system by resorting to soft war and undermine beliefs of the people.
Leader warns of planned, extensive soft war against Iran Press TV 12 Oct 2015 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warns of the hegemonic system's pre-planned, extensive and all-out soft war against the Islamic Republic.
JCPOA should foster unity, not create divisions: Iran pres. Press TV 12 Oct 2015 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the agreement signed between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries over Iran's nuclear program should serve to further strengthen national unity rather than sow discord.
Iranian State TV: Washington Post Reporter Convicted VOA 12 Oct 2015 -- Iranian state television reported late Sunday that Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian has been convicted on charges that included espionage.
Iran's Parliament Gives Preliminary Approval for Nuclear Deal VOA 11 Oct 2015 -- Iran's parliament Sunday gave preliminary approval of a bill that allows the government to implement a historic nuclear deal reached with world powers.
Majlis ratifies general outline of JCPOA IRNA 11 Oct 2015 -- Iranian parliament ratified the general outline of a single-urgency bill on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) here on Sunday.
Araqchi heralds new phase of implementing JCPOA IRNA 11 Oct 2015 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday that after Majlis puts seal of approval on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, a new phase will open to implement the JCPOA.
Iran successfully test fires ballistic missile ISNA 11 Oct 2015 -- Iran successfully launched a new generation of ballistic missile (dubbed Emad) on Sunday in a ceremony attended by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan.
Iran successfully puts to test new long-range ballistic missile Press TV 11 Oct 2015 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic has successfully test-fired a new long-range ballistic missile, dubbed Emad.
Leader condoles over Iran cmdr. killing in Syria Press TV 10 Oct 2015 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered his condolences on the martyrdom, in Syria, of Brigadier General Hossein Hamedani, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
U.S. Warns Against Rush To Invest In Iran Before Sanctions Lifted RFE/RL 10 Oct 2015 -- Reuters is reporting that the Obama administration has privately reminded foreign governments and U.S. bankers that sanctions against Iran remain in effect and they should not rush to invest in Iran.
Rouhani extends condolences over IRGC commander killing in Syria Press TV 09 Oct 2015 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has offered his condolences on the killing of Brigadier General Hossein Hamedani, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), by terrorist groups in Syria.
Top Iranian Commander Killed in Syria VOA 09 Oct 2015 -- A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander was killed in Syria, Tehran said Friday, as French warplanes carried out fresh airstrikes in the country.
Iran Accounts Of 'Flying Objects,' Blasts Bolster U.S. Claims Of Errant Russian Missiles RFE/RL 09 Oct 2015 -- While Iran has so far avoided confirming or denying U.S. assertions that Russian missiles aimed at antigovernment forces in Syria instead landed in that country, local reports have emerged of explosions and flying objects in several Iranian towns.
US Official: Russian Missiles Aimed at Syria Crash in Iran VOA 08 Oct 2015 -- Four Russian cruise missiles launched from warships in the Caspian Sea crashed in Iran, falling short of their targets in Syria, a U.S official confirmed to VOA.
Basij starts massive wargames in Jiroft zone IRNA 08 Oct 2015 -- Basij (Voluntary) Force started two-day massive drills dubbed 'Towards Beit al-Moqaddas' in the city of Jiroft on Thursday.
Khamenei Forbids Iran Negotiating With U.S. After Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 08 Oct 2015 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei banned any further negotiations between Iran and the United States October 7, in a blow to moderates hoping to end the two nations' decades-long estrangement.
Iranian FM Zarif Doubts US Coalition's Resolve to Defeat ISIL in Syria Sputnik 07 Oct 2015 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called a US-led international coalition of some 60 regional and Western nations bombing ISIL 'just a show.'
Iran Foreign Minister Denies Reports of Iranian Troops in Syria Sputnik 07 Oct 2015 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that there are only Iranian military advisers in Syria.
Iran's Ayatollah Tires of US Infiltration, Forbids Further Negotiations Sputnik 07 Oct 2015 -- Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader says that negotiating with the US has 'no advantages.'
Supreme Leader: Talks with US forbidden IRNA 07 Oct 2015 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said negotiation with the US is forbidden.
Talks with US banned because of disadvantages: Leader ISNA 07 Oct 2015 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said holding negotiations with the US is banned as it has countless disadvantages and no benefits.
Assad: Russia, Syria, Iran, Iraq Will Save Region or It Will be Destroyed Sputnik 04 Oct 2015 -- The partnership of Syria, Russia, Iran and Iraq will save the region from collapsing. Otherwise 'the region will be destroyed'.
Iran to take back satellite from Italy ISNA 04 Oct 2015 -- Iran is to reclaim a satellite seized by Italy due to the sanctions imposed on Tehran over its peaceful nuclear program.
Commander: IRGC's missiles can hit US targets with ease IRNA 04 Oct 2015 -- All US military bases in the Middle East are within the range of the IRGC's missiles, but the country still sees no restriction for boosting its missile capabilities, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force said on Sunday.
Iran lawmakers pass single-urgency JCPOA motion Press TV 04 Oct 2015 -- Iranian lawmakers have passed a single-urgency motion that allows the administration to voluntarily implement the July 14 nuclear agreement under certain conditions.
Iran Reveals New Torpedo-Armed Watercraft Sputnik 04 Oct 2015 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has revealed a torpedo-armed watercraft which can operate both on and under water.
MP: IRGC intelligence body reports to Parliament on Jason Rezaian IRNA 04 Oct 2015 -- Spokesman for Parliament's National Security and Foreign Relations Commission said on Sunday that Intelligence body of Islamic Revolution Guard Corps gave a report to that commission on Jason Rezaian's file.
IRGC showcases torpedo-armed submersible watercraft Press TV 03 Oct 2015 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has unveiled a torpedo-armed watercraft which is capable of operating both on and under water.
At UN, Israeli leader calls on Palestinians to resume peace talks, deplores Iran for annihilation threats UN News 01 Oct 2015 -- At the same United Nations podium from which Mahmoud Abbas announced yesterday that he would no longer be bound by accords with Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today called on the Palestinian leader to begin immediate unconditional peace talks in a speech largely devoted to denouncing Iran for its threats to annihilate the Jewish State.
Iran voices support for Russian airstrikes in Syria Press TV 01 Oct 2015 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced the Islamic Republic's support for the Russian military campaign against terrorists in Syria.
Netanyahu Slams Iran Nuclear Deal at UN VOA 01 Oct 2015 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered a blistering condemnation of the deal between Iran and major world powers aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear program in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly Thursday in New York.
Iraq Assures US of Protecting Intelligence From Russians, Iranians Sputnik 01 Oct 2015 -- Iraq has agreed to withhold intelligence information the United States shares with it from the Russians, Syrians and the Iranians, US anti-Islamic State coalition spokesperson Col. Steve Warren said during a press conference on Thursday.

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