May 2016 - Iran Special Weapons News

Iran Navy to send 41st flotilla to high seas Press TV 31 May 2016 -- The 41st flotilla of the Iranian Navy plans to set off for high seas to safeguard maritime routes used by Iranian vessels operating in international waters.
Iran says ultracentrifuges in Switzerland standard ISNA 31 May 2016 -- A senior official of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Asghar Zarea'an said Iranian ultra-centrifuge in Switzerland is standard.
No heavy water for US without upfront payment: Iran's atomic agency ISNA 31 May 2016 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the delivery of the country's surplus heavy water to the United States is conditional on Washington making full payment in advance.
Europe after 20 tons of Iran heavy water: AEOI chief Press TV 31 May 2016 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says European countries have voiced readiness to buy 20 tons of heavy water from the Islamic Republic.
No heavy water for US without upfront payment: Iran's atomic agency Press TV 31 May 2016 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the delivery of the country's surplus heavy water to the United States is conditional on Washington making full payment in advance.
Larijani re-elected Iran's Tenth Majlis Speaker Press TV 31 May 2016 -- Ali Larijani has been re-elected as the speaker of Iran's Tenth Majlis (parliament) to serve in the post during the first year of the legislative body's four-year term.
Salehi: Talks for Iran's heavy water supply to Russia not finalized yet IRNA 30 May 2016 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Monday that agreement on supply of 40 tons heavy water to Russia has not been finalized yet.
Rosatom eyeing Iran heavy water deal Press TV 30 May 2016 -- Russia announced on Monday that the country's nuclear agency Rosatom is considering the possibility of buying heavy water from Iran.
Iran will continue Iraq, Syria advisory missions: Senior official Press TV 30 May 2016 -- A senior official says Iran will continue its advisory military assistance to the Iraqi and Syrian governments in their fight against terrorism.
Nuclear Deal in Action: Russia Mulls Buying Heavy Water From Iran Sputnik 30 May 2016 -- Russia's Rosatom nuclear agency may purchase Iranian heavy water, Moscow's envoy said.
IRGC navy commander: US dares not to attack Iranian nation IRNA 29 May 2016 -- Navy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps underlined that no foreign power, including the US, can threaten the Iranian nation.
Iran to continue boosting defense capabilities: Minister ISNA 29 May 2016 -- Iran will continue enhancing its defense capabilities, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said.
Larijani elected Iran's new parliament speaker Press TV 29 May 2016 -- Lawmakers have voted Ali Larijani as the temporary speaker of Iran's new parliament following February elections.
Iran to continue boosting defense capabilities: Minister IRNA 29 May 2016 -- Iran will continue enhancing its defense capabilities, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said on Saturday.
IAEA verifies Iran's compliance with JCPOA ISNA 28 May 2016 -- The UN nuclear agency has verified Iran's compliance with the landmark nuclear agreement, dubbed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), reached between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries in July 2015.
Iran inaugurates Tenth Majlis Press TV 28 May 2016 -- Iran inaugurates its Tenth Majlis (Parliament), with senior government and military officials in attendance and amid heavy media coverage.
Iran's New Parliament Sworn In RFE/RL 28 May 2016 -- The new Iranian parliament that was formed from elections held in February and April has been sworn in at its opening session in Tehran.
Nearly All Russian Engineers to Complete Bushehr NPP Unit 1 Work by Fall Sputnik 28 May 2016 -- Almost all Russian engineers consulting Iranian colleagues at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant will complete their work in the coming months, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran's (AEOI) spokesman said Saturday.
Iran Denies Ties to Slain 'Terrorist' Taliban Leader VOA 27 May 2016 -- An Iranian diplomat has rejected allegations Tehran had close ties and had been covertly working with Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Mansoor, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike.
Saudi FM urges Assad departure as part of transition in Syria Press TV 27 May 2016 -- The Saudi foreign minister has insisted again that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must quickly step down from power as part of a political transition in the violence-torn country.
IAEA Director-General verifies Iran fully implements JCPOA IRNA 27 May 2016 -- Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano verified Iran fully implemented the context of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Aaction, Iranian Permanent Representative to IAEA Reza Najafi said on Friday.
Araqchi: Iran never allows breach in JCPOA IRNA 27 May 2016 -- Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi said that the US and Zionist regime have not set aside enmity with Iran, but Iran will never allow Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to be violated.
Iran, Russia to build second, third power plants in Bushehr IRNA 27 May 2016 -- Iran and Russian Federation are involved in negotiations to build the second and third power plants in Bushehr, Russian state company, Rosatom, said on Friday.
IAEA verifies Iran's compliance with JCPOA Press TV 27 May 2016 -- The UN nuclear agency has verified Iran's compliance with the landmark nuclear agreement, dubbed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), reached between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries in July 2015.
Russia, Iran to Launch Full-Scale Operations of Bushehr NPP Units 2-3 Sputnik 27 May 2016 -- Russia and Iran are about to launch full-scale of operations on the construction of the second and third units of the Beshehr Nuclear Power Plant, Rosatom's press service announced Friday.
IAEA: Iran Complying with Nuclear Pact VOA 27 May 2016 -- The United Nations nuclear agency reports Iran is complying with a milestone agreement to limit stockpiles of key ingredients that can be used to produce nuclear weapons.
Iran downplays US House heavy water vote Press TV 26 May 2016 -- Iran has downplayed a vote at the US House of Representatives to bar the American government from purchasing heavy water from Iran in the future.
US house bans govt. purchase of Iran heavy water Press TV 26 May 2016 -- The US House of Representatives has voted to bar the American government from purchasing heavy water from Iran in the future.
U.S. Opposes Bail For Wealthy Trader In Iran Sanctions Case RFE/RL 26 May 2016 -- U.S. prosecutors have opposed a wealthy gold trader's request to be released on bail while he awaits trial for violating U.S. sanctions against Iran, saying his "immense" resources makes him a flight risk.
Top navy commander stresses need for presence in high seas IRNA 25 May 2016 -- Commander of the first zone of the Navy said on Wednesday that the more the frequencies of Iran's presence in the sea will lead to less interventionist policies of trans-regional countries in the region.
Iran to hold joint navy drills with India on Friday ISNA 25 May 2016 -- Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said the country is to hold joint navy drills with India on Friday.
Anti-Western Cleric Picked to Head Iran's Council of Experts VOA 24 May 2016 -- A powerful anti-Western cleric was chosen Tuesday as the head of Iran's recently elected Assembly of Experts.
Targeted Taliban Leader Was in Iran Hours Before Dying in Drone Strike VOA 23 May 2016 -- Mullah Akhtar Mansoor, the Taliban leader killed in a U.S. drone strike Saturday, crossed into Pakistan from Iran about five hours before he died.
Iran unveils new drone in military exercises IRNA 23 May 2016 -- Iranian armed forces unveiled a new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) named Siraf on Monday in the third phase of Beit-ol-Moqaddas-28 military drills underway in central province of Isfahan.
Iran Army fighters bomb positions of hypothetical invading forces ISNA 23 May 2016 -- Iranian Army fighters targeted positions of the strike forces of the hypothetical enemy on the third phase of Holy Quds military drill underway in Iran.
Iran Army to stage drill after Ramadan, says Cmdr ISNA 23 May 2016 -- Commander of Ground Force of Islamic Republic of Iran's Army Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan said the next military drill of the force would be staged in southwestern Iran, after the holy month of Ramadan, which ends on July 5.
Iran unveils new defense achievements ISNA 23 May 2016 -- Iran inaugurated industries for producing advanced individual weapons and air defense shoulder-fired missiles in a ceremony attended by Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan on Monday.
Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran defiance behind US enmity Press TV 23 May 2016 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US hostility against the Islamic Republic stems from Iran's defiance of Washington's arrogant policies.
Beit-ol-Moqaddas-28 military drills begin in central Iran IRNA 22 May 2016 -- Beit-ol-Moqaddas-28 military exercise started on Sunday in two provincial regions in cnetral Iran during a ceremony attended by Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan.
Beit-ol-Moqaddas-28 drills convey message of peace to region: Comdr IRNA 22 May 2016 -- Commander of the Ground Force of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan said in this central province on Sunday that Beit-oul-Moqaddas-28 military drills convey a message of peace and friendship for the regional countries.
Iran Army prepared to repel enemies: Commander Press TV 22 May 2016 -- A senior Iranian military commander says the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic are fully prepared to counter any act of aggression by enemies.
Iran test-fires artillery rockets in missile drill Press TV 22 May 2016 -- The Iranian Army's Ground Forces have successfully test-fired a number of rockets during a major maneuver in the central parts of the Islamic Republic.
Iran Successfully Test-Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles During Drills Sputnik 22 May 2016 -- The Iranian military has successfully carried out launches of two short-range ballistic missiles during ground forces exercises, local media reported Sunday.
Zarif: US, EU should take practical steps to implement JCPOA IRNA 21 May 2016 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif said on Saturday that US and EU should take more practical steps to implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Jahangiri: Resistance economy being implemented IRNA 21 May 2016 -- First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri underlined that the resistance economy is on the path of being implemented.
Iran FM urges 'more from US' on nuclear deal Press TV 21 May 2016 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif urges Europe and the US to take "practical steps" towards lifting banking and economic sanctions on Iran under last year's nuclear agreement between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries.
Iran Still Isolated From Global Financial System Despite Nuclear Deal Sputnik 20 May 2016 -- Iran is still experiencing difficulties with rejoining the international financial system due to the West's failure to comply with commitments under the nuclear deal reached with Tehran in 2015, Iran's Central Bank head Valiollah Seif said.
Commander: IRGC's presence deters US Iran attack IRNA 19 May 2016 -- Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, said the United States doesn't think of attacking Iran for the fear of a huge backlash to its interests.
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JCPOA serves as model for resolving regional conflicts: Iran official Press TV 19 May 2016 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says the nuclear agreement reached between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries last July can set an example for the resolution of conflicts in the region.
Russia to deliver several S-300 divisions to Iran by year-end Press TV 19 May 2016 -- Russia says it will deliver several divisions of its S-300 air defense system to Iran by the end of 2016.
US finalizing deal to buy Iran heavy water Press TV 19 May 2016 -- The US media have reported that the administration of President Barack Obama is moving to finalize a deal with Iran worth $8.6 million to buy heavy water from Iran.
Iranian scientists design system hiding military equipment from radars ISNA 18 May 2016 -- Iranian researchers at Islamic Azad University, Islamshahr Branch, central Iran, have developed a nano-composite which is capable of absorbing radar electromagnetic and infrared thermal waves with high efficiency.
Russia to start work on new Bushehr nuclear plant by year-end: Rosatom Press TV 18 May 2016 -- Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation, Rosatom, says the company is to begin engineering for the Bushehr-2 nuclear power plant by the end of 2016 after preparations are made by Iran in the project's construction site.
Full Steam Ahead: Rosatom Ready to Start on Iran's New Nuclear Reactors Sputnik 18 May 2016 -- Engineers from Rosatom and their Iranian colleagues are planning to start the construction of a further two nuclear reactors at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant by the end of the year, a source told RIA Novosti.
IMF Warns Iran Not To Rely Only On Oil Revenue To Boost Economy RFE/RL 18 May 2016 -- A top International Monetary Fund official warned Iran not to count on a big jump in oil revenue to boost its economy, but said it should seek other opportunities to re-engage with the global economy.
Iran's Parliament Seeks Compensation From U.S. For 'Moral Damages' RFE/RL 17 May 2016 -- In an apparent tit-for-tat move, Iran's outgoing parliament has passed a bill that requires the government to seek compensation from the United States for "material and moral damages" due to U.S. policies toward Tehran over the past six decades.
Zarif: Syrian crisis has no military solution IRNA 17 May 2016 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that Syrian crisis could not be resolved through military means.
Iran's Zarif says military solution in Syria an 'illusion' ISNA 17 May 2016 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said a military solution to the conflict in Syria is nothing but an "illusion."
Critics of JCPOA unable to perceive realities: Zarif IRNA 17 May 2016 -- Those who consider the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action as producing no effects are unable to correctly perceive realities and the conditions of the country, says Foreign Minister.
Dy FM: US gov't fails to honor JCPOA commitments IRNA 16 May 2016 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Euro-American Affairs Majid Takht-e Ravanchi said on Monday that the US government has not properly honored its commitments to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Iran, critical of US illegal action to seize fund, seeks international arbitration IRNA 16 May 2016 -- Special working group composed by President Hassan Rouhani to decide what to do to retake Iranian fund from the US said on Monday that Iran would seek international arbitration to restore its rights.
Iran will never backtrack in face of US aggression: Commander ISNA 16 May 2016 -- A senior Iranian commander said the Islamic Republic will never backtrack in the face of acts of aggression by the United States in the region.
Russia to Make Every Effort to Deliver S-300 Air Defense Systems to Iran Sputnik 16 May 2016 -- Moscow strives to deliver Russia's S-300 air defense systems to Iran.
Iran vows to continue advisory aid to Syria ISNA 15 May 2016 -- Iran will continue its military advisory aid to Syria as per the Syrian government's request, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Zarif: Parties to JCPOA obliged to discharge duty tangible to people IRNA 14 May 2016 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that the parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, must discharge their obligations tangible to people so that they would feel the positive outcome.
Salehi: Iran nuclear enrichment process making progress IRNA 14 May 2016 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Saturday that Iran's nuclear enrichment process is making progress within the framework of the country's scientific capacities and natural resources.
Araqchi: JCPOA stabilized Iran peaceful nuclear program IRNA 14 May 2016 -- Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday that the nuclear deal Iran reached with the six world powers last year –known as the JCPOA – stabilized Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
Putin: No nuclear threat from Iran ISNA 14 May 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed Western claims on establishment of missile shield system to confront Iran's nuclear threat.
Banks Still Wary Of Doing Business With Iran Despite U.S. Urging RFE/RL 13 May 2016 -- Some of the top European bankers who met with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to hear assurances that they can resume business with Iran still have no plans of doing so.
Pentagon Pledges to Protect NATO From Iran's Ballistic Missiles Sputnik 12 May 2016 -- The United States promises to protect its NATO allies from the threat of Iranian ballistic missile as long as Tehran continues to develop such capabilities, US Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work said on Thursday.
IRGC promoting trans-regional unity, says commander IRNA 12 May 2016 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has promoted religious identity, national coherence and trans-regional unity, says an IRGC naval commander.
Iran missile program poses no threat to Europe, says Russia Press TV 12 May 2016 -- Russia says Iran's missile program does not pose a threat to Europe at all, dismissing allegations of perceived threats as unfounded.
Commander: Basij to stage drills in Orumieh on May 12-13 IRNA 12 May 2016 -- Commander of Orumieh's Shohada Corps volunteer (Basij) Force Brigadier General Abeddin Khorram announced on Wednesday that his forces are due to stage massive exercises codenamed 'Towards Beit al-Moqaddas' on Thursday and Friday.
IRGC commander: Iranians never ceased defending Islamic revolution IRNA 11 May 2016 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy lauded the Iranian nation's resistance and support for the revolution.
President: Government supports armed forces to get stronger IRNA 11 May 2016 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the government is duty-bound to support the armed forces to boost national defense.
Iran's SWIFT problems settled: Senior banking official IRNA 11 May 2016 -- A senior banking official said in this holy city in central Iran that SWIFT problems have been settled between the Iranian and foreign banks, it was announced on Wednesday.
S-300 delivery to Iran not contradicting N. deal, says Washington ISNA 11 May 2016 -- A spokesman for US State Department Elizabeth Trudeau acknowledged that the delivery of S-300 missile system did not violate the nuclear deal.
Kerry To Meet With London Bankers On Doing Business With Iran RFE/RL 11 May 2016 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will meet with top bankers in London on May 12 to reassure them that the United States will not stand in the way if they want to do business with Iran.
Takfiris hold bodies of 12 IRGC advisers killed in Syria Press TV 10 May 2016 -- Takfiri militants are withholding the bodies of 12 military advisers of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) killed in Syria in recent days, an Iranian military official says.
Iran to drown US warships if threatened: IRGC IRNA 10 May 2016 -- A commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that his forces would drown American warships should they pose the slightest territorial threat to the country.
Iran to drown US warships if threatened: IRGC Press TV 10 May 2016 -- A commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that his forces would drown American warships should they pose the slightest territorial threat to the country.
S-300 missiles handed to country's air defense system IRNA 10 May 2016 -- Minister of Defense Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan announced that S-300 missiles have been handed to the country's air defense system.
Iran air defense takes delivery of S-300: Minister Press TV 10 May 2016 -- Iran's defense minister says the country's air defense has now been equipped with the Russian S-300 missile defense system.
Iran unveils Naseh drone IRNA 10 May 2016 -- The latest indigenous drone, named 'Naseh', unveiled in a ceremony attended by Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan here on Tuesday.
Iran able to produce indigenous defense, artillery, missile systems ISNA 10 May 2016 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan said that the country is capable of producing defense, artillery and missile systems without any foreign assistance, reiterating that the country would take steps in this field in future.
Iran refuses reports on missile launch with range announced by media ISNA 10 May 2016 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan said the country did have a missile test with the range announced by media.
Iran taking precautionary measure on selling heavy water to US IRNA 10 May 2016 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said here on Tuesday that the negotiations are underway for heavy water sale to US.
Iran cautious in selling heavy water to US ISNA 10 May 2016 -- Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi said that Iran is cautious in selling heavy water to the United States, after the recent US court ruling on seizing two billion dollars of Iranians assets.
Iran to drown US warships if threatened: IRGC IRNA 10 May 2016 -- A commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that his forces would drown American warships should they pose the slightest territorial threat to the country.
S-300 missiles handed to country's air defense system IRNA 10 May 2016 -- Minister of Defense Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan announced that S-300 missiles have been handed to the country's air defense system.
Iran unveils Naseh drone IRNA 10 May 2016 -- The latest indigenous drone, named 'Naseh', unveiled in a ceremony attended by Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan here on Tuesday.
Iran taking precautionary measure on selling heavy water to US IRNA 10 May 2016 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said here on Tuesday that the negotiations are underway for heavy water sale to US.
Iran able to produce indigenous defense, artillery, missile systems ISNA 10 May 2016 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan said that the country is capable of producing defense, artillery and missile systems without any foreign assistance, reiterating that the country would take steps in this field in future.
Iran refuses reports on missile launch with range announced by media ISNA 10 May 2016 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan said the country did have a missile test with the range announced by media.
Iran cautious in selling heavy water to US ISNA 10 May 2016 -- Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi said that Iran is cautious in selling heavy water to the United States, after the recent US court ruling on seizing two billion dollars of Iranians assets.
Iran air defense takes delivery of S-300: Minister Press TV 10 May 2016 -- Iran's defense minister says the country's air defense has now been equipped with the Russian S-300 missile defense system.
Iran to drown US warships if threatened: IRGC Press TV 10 May 2016 -- A commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that his forces would drown American warships should they pose the slightest territorial threat to the country.
DM denies ballistic missile test-fired IRNA 10 May 2016 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan rejected reports by some media that Iran has test-fired long-range ballistic missile.
Lawmaker Says Up To Six Iranian Personnel Captured In Syria RFE/RL 09 May 2016 -- A senior Iranian lawmaker says around six Iranian military personnel have been taken captive in Syria following May 6 clashes with Islamist insurgents that left 13 "military advisers" dead and more than a dozen injured.
Iranian Minister Issues Vague Denial About Reported Missile Test RFE/RL 09 May 2016 -- Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan has issued a vague denial after a media outlet close to the military said it had recently test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile.
Iran castigates US-Saudi propaganda campaign over missile capability IRNA 09 May 2016 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan on Monday castigated the propaganda campaign over Iranian missile capability and said that it has not carried ballistic missile test.
Iran seriously following up JCPOA's practical outcomes IRNA 09 May 2016 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said Monday that Tehran is trying to solve problems on the way of JCPOA implementation and prepare the ground for benefiting from practical results of the landmark nuclear deal.
Iran test fires ballistic missile with range of 2.000 km ISNA 09 May 2016 -- Iran recently test-fired a ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 kilometers and accuracy of within eight meters, a senior Iranian military official said.
No halt to Iran defensive bids, missile tests: Dehqan Press TV 09 May 2016 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic has never stopped undertaking defensive measures including missile tests.
Iran MPs urge end to JCPOA implementation Press TV 09 May 2016 -- A group of Iranian lawmakers have called on President Hassan Rouhani to stop implementing a nuclear agreement if the US continues violating the accord and maintains its hostile policies.
Iran test-fires long-range ballistic missile Press TV 09 May 2016 -- Iran recently test-fired a ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 kilometers and accuracy to within eight meters, a senior Iranian military official says quoted by the Tasnim news agency.
Leader stresses importance of security in running affairs IRNA 08 May 2016 -- In Economy of Resistance, security is one of the pillars of Plan and Implementation, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said here Sunday.
Iran Navy to be equipped with Phalanx system ISNA 08 May 2016 -- Iranian Navy will have a local version of the Phalanx, a close Weapon System (CIWS) on military ships.
Security essential for running country's affairs: Leader ISNA 08 May 2016 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says establishment of security is of foremost importance to management of various affairs in the society.
Security essential for running country's affairs: Leader Press TV 08 May 2016 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says establishment of security is of foremost importance to management of various affairs in the society.
Iran says 13 IRGC forces killed in Syria Press TV 08 May 2016 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says 13 of its military advisers have been killed and 21 others wounded in Syria in recent days.
Iran Admits Heavy Casualties In Syria RFE/RL 07 May 2016 -- Tehran says several of its soldiers have been killed in fighting near Aleppo, in what could be one of Iran's biggest losses in Syria since deploying forces to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Zarif: Supreme Leader plays pivotal role in foreign policy IRNA 07 May 2016 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said here on Saturday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei plays a pivotal role in shaping Iran's foreign policy.
Iran sees no limits to holding military drills: Dehqan Press TV 07 May 2016 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic sees no limits to holding military maneuvers in its territorial waters in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran pioneer in fighting US-led ignorance IRNA 05 May 2016 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei underlined that the Islamic Republic of Iran has pioneered the confrontation with the ignorance current by taking model from the Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) designation as prophet by God.
US Navy to Avoid Hormuz After Iran Threat to Close Strait VOA 05 May 2016 -- U.S. Defense Department spokesman Colonel Steven Warren says U.S. warships have stopped accompanying U.S. and British-flagged commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The move came after Iran threatened to close the waterway to U.S. and allied vessels.
Salehi: Amano presents positive report on Iran IRNA 05 May 2016 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi declared that Secretary General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano has presented a good report on implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran's Salehi, IAEA's Amano meet, discuss JCPOA implementation Press TV 05 May 2016 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have discussed the implementation of Iran's nuclear agreement with world powers.
Iran strongly protests US meddling in Persian Gulf security Press TV 04 May 2016 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has denounced the US Congress's meddling in Persian Gulf security measures.
Despite Election Gains, Fragile Nuclear Deal a Test for Iran's Leaders VOA 04 May 2016 -- Foreign business leaders have descended on Iran this year, eager to jump-start deals worth billions of dollars as international sanctions against Tehran are lifted, under last year's agreement to set limits on Iran's nuclear program.
Iran Says Oil Exports To South Korea Up Fourfold Since January RFE/RL 03 May 2016 -- Iran has increased oil exports to South Korea fourfold since January and now hopes to triple its yearly trade with Seoul, Iranian leaders have said.
Report: Iran Paying With Blood to Prop Up Syrian Regime VOA 02 May 2016 -- Keeping Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in power has come with a deadly price tag for Iran, which has lost more troops in the war-torn country in the past six months than in the previous two years.
AEOI will secure payments from US for heavy water sale IRNA 02 May 2016 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said on Monday that precautionary meansures have been taken by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran to secure the payments from the United States for sale of heavy water.
Iran self-sufficient in producing defense hardware: IRGC IRNA 02 May 2016 -- Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in manufacturing defense hardware for the strategic and deterrent purposes, Deputy Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Brigadier-General Hossein Salami said on Monday.
Iran must dictate might to US in Persian Gulf: Leader Press TV 02 May 2016 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran must show off its military power to the US in the Persian Gulf waters.
Iranian parliament votes to boost missile production capacity Press TV 02 May 2016 -- The Iranian parliament (Majlis) has voted in favor of a bill to boost the missile capabilities of the country's armed forces to strengthen the country's defensive capacity and deterrence.
MPs approve bill to strengthen Iran missile production power IRNA 01 May 2016 -- Parliamentarians here on Sunday approved a bill to reinforce Iran's missile production capacity to strengthen the country's defensive capabilities and deterrence.
Iran will retake its money from US: Velayati IRNA 01 May 2016 -- Head of Expediency Council Strategic Research Center Ali Akbar Velayati said on Sunday that the Americans will not be able to swindle Iran out of the two billion dollars it has blockaded and Iran will retake its money.
Iran takes place of Canada to sell heavy water in US ISNA 01 May 2016 -- The Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi said that the sale of heavy water in the US allows Iran to take the place of Canadian companies.
Iran parliament passes legislation to boost defense power ISNA 01 May 2016 -- Iranian Parliament approved a legislation to boost the country's defense capability with the aim of providing national security and interests.

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