September 2017 - Iran Special Weapons News

Deadly Fighting Rages in Afghan Province Bordering Iran VOA 30 Sep 2017 -- Dozens of Afghan forces are said to have been killed in repeated insurgent attacks over the past week in western Farah province, which borders Iran.
Kazakh peace flotilla leaves Iranian northern port IRNA 30 Sep 2017 -- The Kazakh peace and friendship flotilla that had docked in Anzali port on Wednesday, left Iran's waters in Caspian See for Kazakhstan on Saturday.
Iran bans oil products shipment to Iraqi Kurdistan Press TV 30 Sep 2017 -- Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development has warned companies against shipment of oil products to and from the Iraqi Kurdistan "until further notice," Iranian news agencies reported on Saturday.
Iran, Iraq to hold joint military drills IRNA 30 Sep 2017 -- Joint military drills will be held by Iran's armed forces and military units from neighboring Iraqi army on the border regions of the two countreis, an Iranian senior military official said on Saturday.
Iran to hold joint military drills with Iraq along Kurdistan region border: Commander Press TV 30 Sep 2017 -- A senior Iranian military commander says Iran and Iraq will hold joint military exercises along their border with the Kurdistan region in the coming days in line with Tehran's policy to support Baghdad's central government, after the recent independence referendum in the semi-autonomous region.
Russia rejects US claim on Iran, IAEA Press TV 30 Sep 2017 -- A senior Russian official has dismissed a recent US claim that Moscow is trying to "shield" Iran from inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which Washington has been pushing to widen to Iran's military sites.
Iran's top Sunni cleric backs Iraq's integrity, unity Press TV 29 Sep 2017 -- Iran's prominent Sunni cleric Molavi Abdul Hamid has voiced his objection to the potential secession of the northern Kurdistan region from Iraqi mainland, urging the Kurdish people to maintain their unity.
Iran Navy will increase extra-regional missions: Commander Press TV 29 Sep 2017 -- Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the country's naval forces will definitely carry out more extra-regional missions in the future in a bid to improve security.
U.S. Says Russia Trying To 'Shield Iran' From Some Nuclear Inspections RFE/RL 29 Sep 2017 -- The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on September 28 said Russia is trying to "shield Iran" from inspections by the UN's nuclear watchdog of some activities that could contribute to developing a nuclear bomb.
Iran urges strong support for Baghdad IRNA 28 Sep 2017 -- Iran's First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said Thursday that Tehran remains to be against any attempts threatening Iraq's territorial integrity.
Zarif: If US leaves nuclear deal, Iran may quit or take other options IRNA 28 Sep 2017 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Thursday that if the US withdraws the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran will also opt for quitting the deal or taking other options.
Iran Army helicopter crashes in northwestern country IRNA 28 Sep 2017 -- An Iranian Army helicopter crashed on Thursday during a test flight over a mountainous region of Orumiyeh the provincial capital of West Azarbaijan in northwestern country, sources in the Iranian Armed Forces said.
Iran western borders safe: Commander IRNA 28 Sep 2017 -- Despite the unwelcomed event that took place in Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Iran's western borders are completely safe and secure, said Iranian Border Guard Commander in the western city of Qasre- Shirin on Thursday.
Iran may abandon nuclear deal if US withdraws: FM Zarif Press TV 28 Sep 2017 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran may walk away from the 2015 nuclear deal with the P5+1 group of countries if the US withdraws from the agreement.
Almost all Iranian missiles capable of pinpoint strikes: IRGC chief Press TV 28 Sep 2017 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says nearly all Iranian missiles are now capable of pinpoint strikes and that the Islamic Republic will use them whenever necessary.
Top military officials of Iran, Iraq hold talks amid Kurdish independence vote Press TV 27 Sep 2017 -- The military brass of Iran and Iraq have met and held talks amid a controversial referendum in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
Iran dispatches new missile batteries to western regions ISNA 27 Sep 2017 -- Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base has deployed new missile batteries to the western parts of the country to increase Iranian forces' preparedness to give a firm response to any possible act of aggression, a senior commander says.
Possibility of opening Iran nuclear deal a 'myth': Zarif Press TV 27 Sep 2017 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that US President Donald Trump "would open a Pandora's box" if he tries to renegotiate terms of the Iran's nuclear agreement with world powers.
IAEA monitoring of Iran deal going on smoothly: Amano Press TV 27 Sep 2017 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Iran has been providing the UN nuclear watchdog with all the necessary access it requires to monitor Tehran's compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, saying the inspection process is going on smoothly.
Iran missile tests don't breach international accords: Russia Press TV 27 Sep 2017 -- A senior Russian official says Iran's ballistic missile tests do not violate United Nations Security Council resolutions or international agreements, contrary to the West's media hype about the Islamic Republic's missile program.
Iran opposes disintegration of countries in Middle East: Defense min. Press TV 26 Sep 2017 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has voiced the Islamic Republic's opposition to any change in geographical borders in the Middle East and disintegration of regional countries.
Trump remarks confession to Iran power: IRGC top commander IRNA 26 Sep 2017 -- US president's anti-Iranian remarks in the UN General Assembly was a humiliating confession to Iran's power, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps commander said on Tuesday.
Iran not affected by others about its defense program: Official IRNA 26 Sep 2017 -- Iran is determined to powerfully continue its missile and defense programs irrespective of the stances taken by other countries on the issue, senior Iranian official said on Tuesday.
Iran deploys more missile batteries to western regions Press TV 26 Sep 2017 -- Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base has deployed new missile batteries to the western parts of the country to increase Iranian forces' preparedness to give a firm response to any possible act of aggression, a senior Iranian commander says.
Iranian drones destroy Daesh bases in Syria's Deir ez-Zor ISNA 25 Sep 2017 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) drones have destroyed several Daesh bases on the Syrian border with Iraq.
Iran against any move opposed to Iraq territorial integrity, national unity ISNA 25 Sep 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a phone call with the Prime Minister of Iraq stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran was against any move that is opposed to territorial integrity and national unity of Iraq.
Iran supports Iraq's territorial integrity: FM spokesman ISNA 25 Sep 2017 -- Iranian foreign ministry spokesman emphasized that Iran supports the territorial integrity and democratic process in Iraq.
As Iraqi Kurds Go to the Polls, Iran Warns Against 'Separatist Secession' Sputnik 25 Sep 2017 -- Residents of Iraqi Kurdistan are voting in an independence referendum on Monday. Speaking to Sputnik Iran, Sabbah Zanganeh, former Iranian Ambassador to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, signaled his country's readiness to support Baghdad's push for a united Iraq.
Iran, Russia presidents voice support for territorial integrity of Iraq Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- The presidents of Iran and Russia have expressed their support for Iraq's territorial integrity and national unity amid a highly controversial referendum on independence of the country's semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
Kurdish independence vote lacking logic, says Iran Foreign Ministry Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- Iran has once again reaffirmed its opposition to the Kurdish referendum in Iraq, underlining the need for maintaining the Arab country's national sovereignty at a time that Baghdad is making great strides against terrorists.
Iran reasserts support for Iraq sovereignty Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- As Iraq's northern Kurdistan Region is holding a controversial referendum on independence, Iran has reasserted its support for the Arab country's sovereignty and integrity.
Iranian fighter jets fly across Iran's western airspace ISNA 25 Sep 2017 -- Iranian fighter jets flew across the country's western airspace as part of a military drill to show their strong presence.
Iran's missile development multiplied after US threats: Commander Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- A senior commander says Iran's missile development has multiplied severalfold since US officials' criticism of the program.
Iranian jets fly over western borders as drills continue Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- Iran's fighter jets have carried out numerous sorties over the country's western borders as part of joint military drills by the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) which continued for the second day on Monday.
Iranian drones destroy Daesh bases in Syria's Dayr al-Zawr Press TV 24 Sep 2017 -- According to an IRINN TV report on Sunday, during the IRGC operations carried out in Syria's eastern Dayr al-Zawr province, many terrorists were killed in the attacks, which also destroyed large amounts of terrorists' equipment and weapons.
Iran parliament discusses referendum in Iraq's KRG IRNA 24 Sep 2017 -- Iranian parliament (Majlis) national security and foreign policy commission on Sunday discussed referendum in the Iraqi Kurdistan's semi-autonomous region.
Iran closes airspace to Iraq's Kurdish Region at Baghdad's request ISNA 24 Sep 2017 -- Following a request from Baghdad, Iran closed its airspace to Iraq's Kurdistan Region.
Iran closes airspace to all flights to and from Iraqi Kurdistan Press TV 24 Sep 2017 -- Iran has closed its airspace to all flights to and from the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in Iraq at the request of the country's federal government, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says.
FM Zarif urges US to respect Iran nuclear deal IRNA 24 Sep 2017 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif urged the United States to respect Iran nuclear deal also known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran has proven its missiles are for defense: Zarif ISNA 24 Sep 2017 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has touched on Iran's missile power, saying the country is developing its own defenses instead of buying billions of dollars' worth of the so-called beautiful military equipment from the US.
Iran holds security drills at northwestern border ISNA 24 Sep 2017 -- The ground forces of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have started the military drills in the north-west of the country on Sunday.
Iran rejects renegotiation, revision of nuclear deal: Velayati Press TV 24 Sep 2017 -- A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic will never accept to renegotiate or revise the provisions of a nuclear agreement it struck with the P5+1 group of countries more than two years ago.
IRGC begins military drills near Iran's northwest border Press TV 24 Sep 2017 -- The ground forces of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have started heavy artillery fire drills in the country's southwestern area.
Iran not buying 'beautiful' weapons from US: Zarif Press TV 24 Sep 2017 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has touched on Iran's missile power, saying the country is developing its own defenses instead of buying billions of dollars worth of the so-called beautiful military equipment from the US.
Trump Questions Nuclear Deal After Iran Tests New Ballistic Missile RFE/RL 24 Sep 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran's test-launch of a new ballistic missile shows a landmark nuclear deal over the issue is questionable and that the Middle Eastern country is colluding with North Korea.
Iran Test-Fires New Ballistic Missile With Range of 1,200 Miles - Reports Sputnik 23 Sep 2017 -- According to the Press TV broadcaster, Iran successfully tested a new ballistic missile "Khorramshahr" that had been shown at a military parade the day before.
Iran 'successfully' launches ballistic missile, TV reports People's Daily 23 Sep 2017 -- Iran has "successfully" launched a ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 km, the country's Press TV reported on Saturday.
Iran Army fully ready to respond to any enemy wrong move: Senior cmdr. Press TV 23 Sep 2017 -- A senior Iranian military commander says the country's Armed Forces are fully prepared to make the enemies regret any wrong move against the Islamic Republic.
Iran 'needs no permission to boost its defense might' Press TV 23 Sep 2017 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic will seek permission from no country to bolster its defense power.
Iran Tests New Ballistic Missile Despite U.S. Warning RFE/RL 23 Sep 2017 -- Iran says it has successfully tested a new ballistic missile despite warnings from Washington that it was ready to ditch a landmark nuclear deal over the issue.
Iran Successfully Tests Ballistic Missile VOA 23 Sep 2017 -- State media says Iran has successfully tested a new, medium-range, ballistic missile that was on display in a military parade Friday.
Iran ballistic missile Khorramshahr unveiled IRNA 22 Sep 2017 -- Iran unveiled some of its defensive achievements on Friday, on top of which was the ballistic missile `Khorramshahr' with a range of 2000 kilometers.
Ministry: Iran's deterrent power has roots in 8-year war IRNA 22 Sep 2017 -- Iran's Ministry of Defense said on Friday that the country's might and exemplary deterrent power have roots in lessons from the eight-year war (1980-88) imposed on Iran by former Ba'ath regime of Iraq.
Negotiations with US fruitless: Iran's Zarif Press TV 22 Sep 2017 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says US President Donald Trump's position on the landmark nuclear deal signed between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries prove that any talks with Washington will bear no fruits.
Iran FM rejects re-negotiation of nuclear deal terms Press TV 22 Sep 2017 -- Iran's foreign minister has dismissed any re-negotiations of the 2015 nuclear deal with six world powers, including the US, saying Washington is merely after getting more Iranian concessions under the accord with no new concessions from itself or other signatories in return.
Iran marks Sacred Defense Week with massive military parades Press TV 22 Sep 2017 -- Iran has unveiled a new ballistic missile during military parades held across the nation to mark the first day of the annual Sacred Defense Week.
'Illegitimate' US sanctions threaten Iran nuclear deal: Lavrov Press TV 22 Sep 2017 -- The US government's sanctions against Iran are "illegitimate" and undermine the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and the six world powers, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Rohani Vows Iran Will Push Ahead With Missile Program RFE/RL 22 Sep 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani has said that Tehran will continue its missile program and boost the country's military capacities, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that Iran stop developing "dangerous missiles."
Iran to Improve Ballistic Missile Capacity 'Whether You Like it or Not' Sputnik 22 Sep 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vowed to defy Western pressure and boost the Islamic Republic's ballistic missile capabilities on Friday, making the comments the same day the country demonstrated their newest missile during a military parade.
Tehran Unveils 2,000 Km-Range Ballistic Missile Which Can Carry Several Warheads Sputnik 22 Sep 2017 -- Tehran has presented a new ballistic missile capable, the Tasnim News said citing the head of the Revolutionary Guards' aerospace division, Amirali Hajizadeh, on Friday.
Russia's Lavrov Rejects Idea of Renegotiating Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 22 Sep 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday dismissed the notion of renegotiating the agreement curbing Iran's nuclear weapons development, maintaining U.S. concerns about Iran are beyond the scope of the deal.
McMaster: Trump Decision on Iran Nuclear Deal Will be Part of Broad Strategy VOA 22 Sep 2017 -- U.S. National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster refused Thursday to disclose whether President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from the 2015 international pact curbing Iran's nuclear weapons development, but said the decision will be part of a broad U.S. strategy toward Iran.
Tillerson Says He Remains Hopeful Iran Will Negotiate Changes In Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 21 Sep 2017 -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said he is still hopeful that Iran will agree to negotiate changes sought by the United States in the 2015 nuclear deal, despite the Iranian president's rejection of new talks.
Iran, Iraq, Turkey warn Kurds against referendum Press TV 21 Sep 2017 -- Iran, Iraq and Turkey have voiced concerns over a planned secession referendum in the northern Iraqi Kurdistan region, warning that the unconstitutional vote could fan the flames of tensions in the Middle East.
McMaster: Trump Decision on Iran Nuclear Deal Will be Part of Broad Strategy VOA 21 Sep 2017 -- U.S. National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster refused Thursday to disclose whether President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from the 2015 international pact curbing Iran's nuclear weapons development, but said the decision will be part of a broad U.S. strategy toward Iran.
Iran lambastes Israeli PM's rant at UNGA ISNA 20 Sep 2017 -- Iran's first counselor to UN has slammed as hypocritical and deceitful the remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Iran during the UN General Assembly in New York.
Iranian FM: Trump's remarks 'unworthy' for a reply People's Daily 20 Sep 2017 -- Following US President Donald Trump's remarks at the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in which he accused Iran of exporting "violence, bloodshed and chaos," Iran says Trump's words are "unworthy of a reply."
Iran President calls on Trump to apologize Iranian people IRNA 21 Sep 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has insulted the Iranian people and should offer his apologies to the nation, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said.
Iranian President hits back at Trump People's Daily 21 Sep 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani slammed US President Donald Trump for his anti-Iran remarks at the UN speech, referring him "rogue" newcomer to politics.
US most isolated country at UN over JCPOA: Iran president Press TV 21 Sep 2017 -- President Hassan Rouhani says the US was the most isolated country at the UN over its stance on Iran's nuclear accord, citing President Donald Trump's attack on the agreement while other world leaders defended it.
Ayatollah Khamenei censures Trump's 'ugly' remarks against Iran at UN Press TV 21 Sep 2017 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has censured US President Donald Trump's latest hostile comments against the Iranian nation at the UN as "ugly", "foolish" and "sheer lies."
Iran in 'technical compliance' with nuclear deal: US secretary of state Press TV 21 Sep 2017 -- US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has admitted that Tehran is in "technical compliance" with the 2015 nuclear agreement reached between Iran and six other countries, including the United States.
French president stresses Iran's influential role in Syria peace efforts Press TV 20 Sep 2017 -- The French president has emphasized the influential role of Iran in the Syria peace process, saying no "efficient" solution could be found to the six-year-old crisis in the Arab state without the Islamic Republic.
Iran cautions about destruction of nuclear deal by 'rogue" newcomers IRNA 20 Sep 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that it will be a great pity if the nuclear agreement were to be destroyed by 'rogue" newcomers to the world of politics.
Iran unmoved by threats, intimidation: President Rouhani IRNA 20 Sep 2017 -- President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday said Iran never tolerates threats from anyone and that the new US administration only destroys its own credibility, if it violates its international commitments.
Iran President slams US for sabotaging Boeing deal IRNA 20 Sep 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said here on Tuesday that the vote of the US House Representatives for preventing sale of aircraft to Iran is the repetition of defeated policies adopted by Washington.
President Rouhani: JCPOA improves Iran's interaction with world IRNA 20 Sep 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined here on Tuesday that the July 2015 nuclear deal created a condition for better interaction between Iran and the region, the EU and other world countries.
Iran President: Arms for defense a must for national security IRNA 20 Sep 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed that production of weapons for defensive purposes is a 'necessity for our national security.'
Iranian President Slams Trump's UN Speech, Calling It 'Ignorant, Absurd, Hateful' RFE/RL 20 Sep 2017 -- Iran's president has lashed out at U.S. President Donald Trump, calling his UN speech "ignorant, absurd, and hateful rhetoric" and saying that Tehran would not be the first to abandon the landmark nuclear deal.
Israeli Leader Vows To Keep Iran From Establishing Military Bases In Syria RFE/RL 20 Sep 2017 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will prevent Iran from establishing military bases in Syria and demanded changes to the Iran nuclear deal in an address before the United Nations General Assembly.
Changes Needed In Iran Nuclear Deal To Win U.S. Support, Tillerson Says RFE/RL 20 Sep 2017 -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that changes are needed in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal before the administration of President Donald Trump will agree to continue supporting it.
Iran Does Not Live Up to Terms of Nuclear Agreement - Saudi Arabia Sputnik 20 Sep 2017 -- The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs does not believe Iran strictly enforces the nuclear deal.
At General Assembly, Iran's leader denounces those seeking to rip apart nuclear pact UN News 20 Sep 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, speaking at the same United Nations podium from which the United States yesterday denounced the accord curbing Iran's nuclear programme as one of the 'worst deals ever,' today pledged his country's continued adherence to the pact.
Trump Says He's Decided Whether US Should Stay in Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 20 Sep 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he has made a decision on whether to pull the United States out of the 2015 international pact curbing Iran's nuclear weapons development.
Critics of Iran Nuclear Deal Debate the Way Forward VOA 20 Sep 2017 -- During his speech Tuesday to the U.N. General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump made his disdain for the nuclear agreement with Iran absolutely clear.
Trump calls Iran nuclear deal an 'embarrassment' to US Press TV 19 Sep 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has told the United Nations General Assembly that the internationally-negotiated nuclear agreement with Iran is an "embarrassment" to the United States, raising question whether he intends to stay in the 2015 accord.
Trump Calls On UN To Take Harder Line Against North Korea, Iran RFE/RL 19 Sep 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has called on members of the United Nations General Assembly to take a harder line against threats posed by North Korea and Iran, saying the United States could be "forced" to "totally destroy North Korea" if the UN fails to convince Pyongyang to "cease its hostile behavior" and suggesting that Washington may withdraw from Iran's nuclear deal with world powers.
Trump Threatens 'Total Destruction' of North Korea in First UN Speech VOA 19 Sep 2017 -- Describing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as "Rocket Man" on a suicide mission, U.S. President Donald Trump used his maiden address to the United Nations General Assembly to warn the Pyongyang regime that its current course could lead to total destruction.
Commander hails Iran navy force role in economic development IRNA 19 Sep 2017 -- Iran's naval forces, by maintaining presence in the international waters, are playing an important role in boosting the country's international ties and providing security for its economic development, Iranian Navy Commander said.
Velayati: Iran will never accept to renegotiate nuclear deal Press TV 19 Sep 2017 -- A high-ranking Iranian official says the Islamic Republic will never accept to renegotiate the terms of a nuclear agreement it clinched with the P5+1 group of countries more than two years ago.
Iraqi Kurdistan referendum is a strategic mistake: Iran ISNA 18 Sep 2017 -- Iranian foreign ministry spokesman emphasized that the Iraqi Kurdish independence referendum is a strategic mistake that threatens the security and stability of Iraq.
Rouhani: Disgrace only outcome of JCPOA backdown IRNA 18 Sep 2017 -- President Hassan Rouhani says the only outcome of withdrawing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will be disgrace.
Iranian official stresses reciprocating breach of nuclear deal IRNA 18 Sep 2017 -- Iranian official underlined adopting reciprocal measures against the US breach of its promise regarding the nuclear deal reached between Iran and the world powers.
Iran confident IAEA will resist unacceptable requests: Salehi ISNA 18 Sep 2017 -- The head of Iran's nuclear agency says the Islamic Republic is confident that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which monitors Iranian compliance with a multilateral 2015 deal, will remain impartial in its reporting.
US will pay high price if Trump scraps JCPOA: Rouhani Press TV 18 Sep 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Washington will pay a high price if US President Donald Trump carries out his threats to scrap the historic nuclear deal reached between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries in 2015.
Iran implementing nuclear-related commitments under JCPOA: IAEA Press TV 18 Sep 2017 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has once again confirmed that Iran is implementing its commitments under the 2015 landmark nuclear agreement it signed with the P5+1 group of countries.
Iran confident IAEA will remain impartial: Nuclear chief Press TV 18 Sep 2017 -- The head of Iran's nuclear agency says the Islamic Republic is confident that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which monitors Iranian compliance with a multilateral 2015 deal, will remain impartial in its reporting.
Scrapping nuclear deal with Iran will be clear breach of agreement: Pres. Rouhani Press TV 18 Sep 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the United States' potential withdrawal from a multilateral nuclear deal with Iran would constitute a clear non-performance of contractual obligations by Washington.
Trump Calls For Tough Monitoring Of Iran Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 18 Sep 2017 -- President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States will walk away from the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers if it deems that the UN's atomic agency is not tough enough in monitoring it.
Iran Brandishes 'Father of All Bombs,' Claims US Backed Daesh Terrorists Sputnik 18 Sep 2017 -- The "father of all bombs", which is on par with US-made non-nuclear ordnance of a similar class, is already in Tehran's possession, according to a top Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander. He also claimed that the IRGC has evidence of the US collaborating with Daesh.
Iran warns US against continuation of anti-Iran policies IRNA 17 Sep 2017 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasemi on Sunday warned the US about continuation of anti-Iran policies and urged Whitehouse officials to adopt a rational approach towards the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Parliament speaker: JCPOA ruined by US officials IRNA 17 Sep 2017 -- Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani said that the US officials have ruined the entirety of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Supreme Leader warns of any wrong move concerning JCPOA IRNA 17 Sep 2017 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday warned that any wrong doing concerning the nuclear deal will spark reaction of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Washington's illogical positions contravene nuclear deal: Iran official Press TV 17 Sep 2017 -- A high-ranking Iranian official says illogical stances taken by the United States contravene Iran's nuclear deal with the P5+1 group of countries to which Washington is also a signatory.
Iran will respond to any 'wrong move' on JCPOA: Leader Press TV 17 Sep 2017 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that Iran will stand on its "honorable and dignified positions" regarding its nuclear accord with the P5+1 group of countries, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and respond to any "wrong" move.
Iran's Khamenei Warns Against 'Wrong Move' On Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 17 Sep 2017 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that his country would react strongly to any "wrong move" by the United States on the 2015 nuclear deal.
JCPOA a great success of negotiation table in a complicated issue ISNA 16 Sep 2017 -- Iranian President has met the President of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium in Tehran on Saturday.
IRGC infiltrates into US military's command centers: Aerospace Force Commander ISNA 16 Sep 2017 -- A senior Iranian commander says that over the recent years, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has infiltrated into the US military's command centers and has evidence of their support for Daesh terrorists.
Iran's 'father of all bombs' dwarfs US biggest non-nuclear bomb: Commander Press TV 16 Sep 2017 -- A senior Iranian commander says Iran possesses domestically-made 10-ton "father of all bombs" that dwarfs the most powerful non-nuclear weapon of the US.
Access to Iran military sites closed case: Top official IRNA 15 Sep 2017 -- Access to Iran's military sites is a closed case, Iranian top security official said on Friday.
US extends Iran embargo relief based on nuclear deal IRNA 15 Sep 2017 -- US State Department said that Washington extended some sanctions relief for Iran based on the 2015 nuclear deal reached between Iran and G5+1 (US, UK, Russia, France, China plus Germany).
Iran Says U.S. 'Seeking Excuses' To Tear Up Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 15 Sep 2017 -- A senior Iranian military official has accused Washington of "seeking excuses" to tear up the nuclear deal Tehran reached with six world powers by demanding inspections of Iranian military sites.
Trump Administration Seen Taking Harder Line on Iran VOA 14 Sep 2017 -- President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to take unspecified action against Iran next month, expressing continued dissatisfaction with the 2015 nuclear agreement signed by Iran and a group of world powers, including the United States.
Iran a partner in Syrian victory: Assad's letter to Ayatollah Khamenei Press TV 14 Sep 2017 -- Syrian President Bashar Assad has sent a letter to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, thanking him and congratulating the Iranian nation on recent advances in Dayr al-Zawr.
Iran familiar with all types of satellite: Army advisor IRNA 14 Sep 2017 -- Iran is familiar with all aspects of satellites which has put the country among the four eminent states having such capacities around the world , advisor to Iran's Army commander said on Thursday.
Iran, Turkey military chiefs: Kurdish vote 'dangerous' Press TV 14 Sep 2017 -- The military chiefs of Iran and Turkey have warned of dangerous consequences of an upcoming referendum on the possible secession of Iraq's Kurdistan region.
JCPOA not renegotiable, better deal "pure fantasy": Iran's Zarif Press TV 14 Sep 2017 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the 2015 nuclear deal with the P5+1 group of countries, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is not open to renegotiation, stressing that there is no better alternative to the deal.
US imposes new restrictions on Iran, extends sanctions relief under nuclear deal Press TV 14 Sep 2017 -- The United States has announced economic sanctions on 11 individuals and companies in Iran accused of supporting Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) or engaging in cyber attacks on US banks, but has decided to continue for now to exempt Iran from nuclear-related sanctions.
US House votes to block aircraft sales to Iran Press TV 14 Sep 2017 -- The US House of Representatives has voted in favor of new measures that block sales of commercial aircraft to Iran, ignoring some lawmakers' warnings that the hostile move would undermine the 2015 nuclear agreement between the Islamic Republic and the six world powers.
U.S. Extends Iran Nuclear Sanctions Relief, Adds Other Sanctions Over Missile Activity RFE/RL 14 Sep 2017 -- The United States says it is extending sanctions relief for Iran that was granted under the 2015 nuclear deal, while imposing new penalties on several individuals and entities over the country's ballistic-missile program.
US Waives Iran Sanctions Amid Continuing Assessment of JCPOA Sputnik 14 Sep 2017 -- The US government extended existing waivers on sanctions against Iran, however, this move can be viewed as a holding action until Trump finally decides on the policy pertaining to the JCPOA and potentially declares that Iran is not in compliance with the agreement.
US Military Readying a More Aggressive Approach Against Iran VOA 14 Sep 2017 -- The United States is looking to counter Iranian influence in the Middle East with a more aggressive approach in cyberspace.
Iran signs deals to repair Syrian power grid Press TV 13 Sep 2017 -- Tehran has signed deals worth "several hundred million euros" with Damascus to repair Syria's power grid in the Aleppo city and the provinces of Latakia and Dayr al-Zawr.
Zarif: Visits by IAEA experts no pretext to find out Iran's secrets IRNA 13 Sep 2017 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif upon arrival in Sochi Airport on Wednesday said that according to the JCPOA, any visit by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) cannot be a pretext to get acquainted with Iran's secrets.
Iran ready for US worst scenario on nuclear deal: Official IRNA 13 Sep 2017 -- Iran is prepared to deal with even the worst US scenario on the future of the nuclear deal, said the head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations.
Inspecting Iran's nuclear sites possible only under certain conditions: Iranian official IRNA 13 Sep 2017 -- JCPOA has set out conditions for inspection of Iran's nuclear sites and no country can easily demand for the inspection, said the head of Iran's Strategic Studies Council Kamal Kharrazi.
Iran criticizes US approach to undermine spirit, text of JCPOA ISNA 13 Sep 2017 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iran in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Reza Najafi has criticized the US approach to undermine the spirit and the text of the nuclear deal.
US moves run counter to spirit, letter of nuclear deal: Iran's IAEA envoy Press TV 13 Sep 2017 -- Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the US administration's recent moves with regard to the Iranian nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), run counter to the deal.
Nuclear Weapons Experts Warn Trump Against Abandoning Iran Deal VOA 13 Sep 2017 -- More than 80 experts on nuclear non-proliferation issues urged the Trump administration Wednesday to not abandon the global agreement reached with Iran to curb Tehran's nuclear weapons development program.
Independence vote divides Kurdish groups: Iran official Press TV 12 Sep 2017 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani has warned that a referendum on the independence of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region will divide Kurdish groups and political parties.
Senior official: Any access to military sites rejected IRNA 12 Sep 2017 -- No foreigner is permitted to visit Iran's military centres since they are regarded as forbidden, security locations, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader reiterated on Tuesday.
Iran to 'shock' enemies with hybrid warfare: Senior IRGC Comdr IRNA 12 Sep 2017 -- Iran will 'shock' its enemies with its new innovations and 'hybrid' power at any possible future war, said Commander of the Khatam Al-Anbia headquarters General Gholam-Ali Rashid on Tuesday.
Iran will never allow foreigners to inspect military sites: Velayati Press TV 12 Sep 2017 -- A senior Iranian official has vehemently rejected foreign demands for inspection of Iran's military sites under the pretext of implementing the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries.
IAEA chief says Iran meeting nuclear deal obligations IRNA 11 Sep 2017 -- nuclear-related commitments undertaken by Iran under the nuclear deal is being implemented, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General said.
No nuclear ties between Iran, North Korea: FM spokesman IRNA 11 Sep 2017 -- Foreign media reports on Iran-North Korea nuclear cooperation is not thought-out, and far from reality, a senior Iranian official said on Monday.
Iran says ready to respond US nuclear deal violations IRNA 11 Sep 2017 -- Should Washington withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran's Foreign Ministry Headquarters to Monitor the Implementation of the agreement would be the one to decide about the issue, senior diplomat said here on Monday.
Iran abiding by nuclear-related commitments under JCPOA: IAEA Press TV 11 Sep 2017 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has once again confirmed that Iran has lived up to its commitments under the 2015 landmark nuclear agreement it signed with the P5+1 group of countries.
Iranian navy warns US battleship ISNA 10 Sep 2017 -- An Iranian rocket-bearing vessel has warned off an American battleship approaching an Iranian fishing boat in the Sea of Oman, the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army said in a statement on Sunday.
Iran's missile boat warns off US warship in Sea of Oman Press TV 10 Sep 2017 -- An Iranian missile boat has warned off an American warship approaching an Iranian dhow in the Sea of Oman, the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army said in a statement on Sunday.
U.S. Navy Denies Iran's Claim Says It Warned Off Warship In Gulf Of Oman RFE/RL 10 Sep 2017 -- Iran says it has warned off an American warship during the rescue of a boat in the Gulf of Oman, while the U.S. Navy denied any direct contact with Iranian forces.
Iranian Navy Warns US Ship Off Sinking Fishing Boat in Persian Gulf Sputnik 10 Sep 2017 -- An Iranian missile boat has sent a warning signal to a US Navy ship that closed on an Iranian fishing boat in the Persian Gulf, the press service of the Iranian Navy said Sunday in a statement.
Is a Saudi-Iran Thaw Possible? VOA 10 Sep 2017 -- Saudi Arabia and Iran are rethinking their rivalry and a highly tentative, as well as a deniable, courtship is underway, say analysts. But it is fraught pitfalls and last week in London Saudi Arabia's foreign minister dismissed talk of a possible thaw as "laughable," saying Iran would have to change its policies dramatically for that to happen.
Report: British Suspect Iran Or Russia May Have Helped N. Korea Nuclear Program RFE/RL 10 Sep 2017 -- Britain's Telegraph newspaper is reporting that U.K. officials fear that Iran or Russia may have helped North Korea's "sudden advancement" in the development of nuclear weapons.
Trump Urges Gulf Arab States To Settle Disputes And Unite Against Iran RFE/RL 09 Sep 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on September 8 urged Saudi Arabia and other Arab states to resolve their differences with Qatar and present a united front against Iran, the White House said.
Iran will adhere to nuclear deal even if US withdraws, AEOI chief says Press TV 08 Sep 2017 -- Iran plans to adhere to its nuclear deal with world powers regardless of any probable US decision to withdraw from the agreement, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says.
Erdogan criticizes US for charging ex-minister over Iran bans Press TV 08 Sep 2017 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denounced as "politically motivated" the US prosecutors' recent charges against a former economy minister accused of violating US sanctions on Iran, calling on Washington to review the move.
Turkish Minister Dismisses U.S. Iran Sanctions Case Against Erdogan Aide RFE/RL 08 Sep 2017 -- Turkey's economy minister on September 7 dismissed a case brought by U.S. prosecutors against his predecessor for allegedly taking bribes and helping Iran violate U.S. sanctions law.
Top general: Armed forces moving in path of Iran's defense shield IRNA 07 Sep 2017 -- Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri lauded the country's armed forces, the army in particular, for their pace of progress in upholding Iran's defense shield.
Iran under 'most robust' nuclear inspection: IAEA Press TV 07 Sep 2017 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has defended the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries, saying the Islamic Republic is under "the world's most robust" nuclear inspection regime.

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