November 2017 - Iran Special Weapons News

Turkish-Iranian Businessman Implicates Erdogan In Iran Sanctions Bribe Trial RFE/RL 30 Nov 2017 -- A Turkish-Iranian gold trader testified in a U.S. court that Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan personally authorized a transaction in a $1-billion money-laundering scheme to help Iran evade U.S. sanctions.
Turkish Officials Lash Out Against Bribery Claims in New York Trial VOA 30 Nov 2017 -- Turkish officials are working overtime to discredit testimony at a New York trial implicating President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other top officials in a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme designed to help Iran skirt international sanctions.
Defense minister: New frigate to join Iranian Navy soon IRNA 29 Nov 2017 -- Iran's Minister of Defense said on Wednesday that a new frigate will join the Iranian Navy in the Caspian Sea next week.
Iranian Navy unveils new achievements ISNA 29 Nov 2017 -- Iranian Navy's strategic research organization unveiled new achievements on Wednesday.
Iran Navy unveils range of newly-developed equipment Press TV 29 Nov 2017 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy has unveiled a range of newly-developed equipment, including prominently the Middle East's biggest training warship and indigenous torpedo fuel.
Top Suspect In U.S. Iran Sanctions Case Pleads Guilty, Will Testify RFE/RL 29 Nov 2017 -- A wealthy Turkish-Iranian businessman has pleaded guilty to charges that he helped Iran evade U.S. sanctions and will testify in a sanctions case which U.S. prosecutors said implicates high-level officials in both Turkey and Iran.
President Rouhani: Nuclear deal cannot be damaged IRNA 29 Nov 2017 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday night that successes achieved in the wake of the 2015 nuclear deal with world major powers have been recorded in the history and will never be eliminated.
Leader urges Navy to further improve capabilities IRNA 28 Nov 2017 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei advised the country's Naval Forces to continue their efforts to increase their capabilities.
Navy's presence in international waters should continue: Ayatollah Khamenei ISNA 28 Nov 2017 -- Commanders and officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran's army Naval Forces met with the Commander-in Chief of the armed forces, Ayatollah Khamenei on Tuesday.
U.S. Says Alleged Mastermind In Iran Sanctions Case Won't Stand Trial RFE/RL 28 Nov 2017 -- A wealthy Turkish-Iranian businessman who was the alleged mastermind in what U.S. prosecutors say was a high-level conspiracy to help Iran evade U.S. sanctions will not stand trial this week as scheduled, though the case is proceeding against his co-defendant.
Turkish Iranian Gold Trader Pleads Guilty in Sanctions-busting Scheme VOA 28 Nov 2017 -- Turkish-Iranian gold trader has pleaded guilty and will be the star witness at a trial over an alleged scheme to evade U.S. sanctions against Iran.
Videos Of Detainees Seen As Attempts By Iran To Pressure U.S., U.K. Governments RFE/RL 27 Nov 2017 -- Iranian state television has broadcast videos focusing on a detained American graduate student and an Iranian-British woman, moves seen by their spouses as an effort to pressure the U.S. and U.K. governments ahead of decisions of critical importance to Tehran.
Iran Claims U.S. Responsible For 'Atrocities' Via Support for Saudi Arabia RFE/RL 26 Nov 2017 -- Iran has accused the United States of being responsible for "atrocities" in Yemen through its support for Saudi Arabia, which has backed the Yemeni government in the country's three-year civil war.
Rohani Tells Assad 'National Congress' A Step Toward Stability RFE/RL 26 Nov 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani has told Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad in a phone call that a proposed "national congress" involving opposing forces could help bring stability and security to the war-ravaged country.
Official Thanks Iran-Trained Afghan 'Warriors' for Syrian 'Victory' VOA 26 Nov 2017 -- A top official in Afghanistan has come under fire for seeming to confirm for the first time that neighboring Iran has recruited thousands of Shi'ite Afghans and "warriors" from other regional countries to fight in Syria.
Iran's flotilla docks in Bangladesh IRNA 26 Nov 2017 -- Iran's 49th Navy flotilla, comprising of Sabalan destroyer and Bandar Abbas logistic warship arrived in Bangladesh on Sunday morning to take part in a joint rescue and relief maneuver, attended by Indian Ocean littoral countries.
Iran's diplomacy based on dialogue, negotiation: Larijani Press TV 26 Nov 2017 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the Islamic Republic's diplomacy is based on solving conflicts through dialogue and negotiation, criticizing US attempts to hinder the implementation of the 2015 multilateral nuclear agreement.
Iran Navy repels pirate attack in Gulf of Aden Press TV 26 Nov 2017 -- Iranian naval forces have thwarted a pirate attack on one of the country's merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden.
Iran Threatens Increased Missile Range, Alleges Daesh 'US, Israeli Creation' Sputnik 26 Nov 2017 -- Speaking during a televised program, a senior commander from the Iranian Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that Daesh was created with help from foreign powers and threatened to increase the range of Iran's missiles if Tehran sees a threat from Europe.
Iran rejects military aid to Yemen ISNA 25 Nov 2017 -- A high-ranking Iranian military commander stressed that Yemen desperately needs international humanitarian aid, urging all countries across the world to help Yemenis in every possible way.
Iran warns of fallout as Trump hints at oil embargo Press TV 25 Nov 2017 -- Iran's Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says a possible boycott of the Islamic Republic's crude oil as sought by US President Donald Trump would affect the market.
Turkey-US Relations an Issue in Sanctions Evasion Trial VOA 24 Nov 2017 -- An Iranian sanctions-busting case in New York threatens to further strain Turkey-U.S. relations.
Iranian military ready to stop Daesh-like moves: Chief of staff IRNA 23 Nov 2017 -- Iran will continue to overwhelm enemies with authority, wrote Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces on Thursday in a congratulatory message to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
IAEA has access to all locations in Iran: Amano IRNA 23 Nov 2017 -- The International Atomic Energy Organization has had access to all locations in Iran needed to be inspected, the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Thursday.
Amano: IAEA has access to all sites it needs in Iran Press TV 23 Nov 2017 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has once again confirmed Iran's commitment to the terms of the 2015 nuclear agreement with six world powers, saying it has access to all sites it needs to inspect.
Russia, Turkey, Iran Statement Lays Ground for Political Settlement in Syria Sputnik 23 Nov 2017 -- The trilateral Russian-Iranian-Turkish statement urged the Syrian government and opposition groups, which are committed to sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria, to constructively participate in the National Dialogue Congress.
Bringing U.S. to its knees miracle of Islamic Revolution: Ayatollah Khamenei ISNA 22 Nov 2017 -- Ahead of National Week of Mobilized Forces (Basij), a group of Basiji Commanders and members, from around the country, met with the Leader of the Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei on Wednesday.
Syria welcomes results of Sochi summit between Iran, Russia, Turkey Press TV 22 Nov 2017 -- Syria has welcomed the closing statement of a trilateral summit of Iran, Russia, and Turkey which called for a political settlement of the conflict in the war-torn country.
Sochi Talks Roundup: Russia, Iran, Turkey Reach Important Breakthroughs on Syria Sputnik 22 Nov 2017 -- Speaking to the press after his meeting with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts in Sochi on Wednesday, President Putin said the peace talks in Astana and the establishment of de-escalation zones in Syria have made possible a fundamentally "new stage" in the Syrian settlement, and helped secure a "breakthrough" opportunity to crush the terrorists.
Iran's response to threats timely, strong: Defense minister IRNA 22 Nov 2017 -- Iran today is capable of giving well-timed and strong response to the threats inside and outside the country, Iranian defense minister announced here on Wednesday.
Iranian foreign ministry's statement on defeat of ISIS in Iraq, Syria ISNA 22 Nov 2017 -- Iranian foreign ministry has issued a statement on the complete defeat of ISIS terrorist group in Iraq and Syria.
U.S.: Charges Iran Sanctions Case 'Politically Motivated' Are 'Ridiculous' RFE/RL 22 Nov 2017 -- The top U.S. prosecutor in a high-profile Iran sanctions case has denied charges from top Turkish officials that the case is "fabricated" and "politically motivated," calling those allegations "ridiculous."
President in a phone call with French counterpart: Full implementation of JCPOA a key test for future cooperation in int'l stage ISNA 21 Nov 2017 -- Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of France had a phone conversation, discussing the most important bilateral, regional and international issues.
Victory over Daesh, defeat of divisive plots: Ayatollah Khamenei Press TV 21 Nov 2017 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the victory over the Daesh terrorist group in Iraq and Syria is tantamount to the defeat of plots to sow division and wage a civil war in the Middle East.
Arab League works as tool against Muslim nations: Syria Press TV 21 Nov 2017 -- Syria has strongly denounced the closing statement of the latest Arab League foreign ministers' meeting in Cairo, saying the so-called league, backed by petrodollars of "sheikhdoms", has been turned into a "tool" against Muslim nations.
Iran's president extols regional efforts to uproot Daesh Press TV 21 Nov 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lauded the defeat of the Daesh terror group in Iraq and Syria, thanking all the nations and forces who pooled their resources to crush the remnants of the Takfiri outfit in the two neighboring countries.
US Treasury slaps sanctions on 'IRGC-linked' individuals, entities Press TV 21 Nov 2017 -- In yet another hostile measure against Tehran, the US has slapped sanctions on several individuals and companies for their alleged links with Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Cabinet Minister Indicates Israel Has Had Secret Contacts With Saudis Over Iran Concerns RFE/RL 20 Nov 2017 -- An Israeli cabinet minister has indicated that Israel has had secret contacts with Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries over their mutual concerns about Iran, an apparent first acknowledgment by a senior official about covert dealings.
Iran Claims Arab League Accusations 'Full Of Lies' RFE/RL 20 Nov 2017 -- Iran has criticized an Arab League resolution accusing Tehran and the allied Lebanese Shi'ite group Hizballah of destabilizing the region, contending that it is "full of lies."
Turkey Hosts Iranian, Russian FMs as Ankara-NATO Dispute Festers VOA 19 Nov 2017 -- Turkey's Foreign Minister Melvin Cavusolgu is hosting his Russian and Iranian counterparts at the Mediterranean Sea resort of Antalya to prepare the ground for Wednesday's summit in Russia to discuss Syria.
Iranian IRGC Commander Killed In Syria RFE/RL 19 Nov 2017 -- Iranian media have reported that a commander in the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has been killed in fighting against Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria.
Foreign Ministers Of Iran, Russia, Turkey Discuss Syria War Ahead Of Sochi Summit RFE/RL 19 Nov 2017 -- The Iranian, Russian, and Turkish foreign ministers have met in southern Turkey to discuss the years-long civil war in Syria ahead of a summit between the three countries' presidents in Russia.
Arab League Foreign Ministers Condemn Iran's 'Aggression' RFE/RL 19 Nov 2017 -- Arab foreign ministers have condemned what they described as Iran's "aggression" in the region during an extraordinary meeting in Cairo.
Turkish Minister Says U.S. Iran Sanctions Case 'Fabricated,' 'Politically Motivated' RFE/RL 18 Nov 2017 -- Turkey's foreign minister has accused the United States of bringing what he called a "politically motivated" and "fabricated" case against a Turkish-Iranian businessman accused of helping Iran evade U.S. sanctions.
Iran Says Britain To Transfer $527 Million Debt Payment To Tehran Soon RFE/RL 17 Nov 2017 -- Iran's envoy to Britain said on November 17 that Britain plans to transfer more than 400 million pounds ($527 million) soon to settle a debt from the 1970s.
Iranian-Turkish Relations Deepen with Shared Regional Goals VOA 16 Nov 2017 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is due to attend a summit with Iranian and Russian leaders to discuss Syria.
UK Reportedly Ready to Pay 450 Mln Pound Debt to Iran Sputnik 16 Nov 2017 -- The UK is planning to give back to Iran the money it paid for military equipment in order to free a British mother, who is locked in jail in Tehran, the Telegraph newspaper reported on Thursday.
Presence of Iranian military advisors in Syria legitimate: Lavrov Press TV 14 Nov 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stressed that the presence of Iranian military advisors in Syria is "legitimate."
Why Iran Quietly Abolished Death Penalty For Some Drug Crimes RFE/RL 14 Nov 2017 -- Iran has some of the toughest antidrug laws in the world, with authorities handing out the death sentence to offenders trafficking or possessing as little as 30 grams of hard drugs like heroin or cocaine.
IAEA's new report exposes US false claims: Iran envoy to IAEA IRNA 14 Nov 2017 -- Iran's representative to the UN nuclear watchdog said on Monday that the body's new report has once again proved Iran's nuclear activities full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, contradicting US claims about Iran.
IAEA verifies again Iran's compliance with nuclear deal IRNA 13 Nov 2017 -- Iran remains in compliance with the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, a UN watchdog new report said on Monday.
IAEA reaffirms Iran's compliance with 2015 nuclear deal Press TV 13 Nov 2017 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has once again confirmed that Iran remains in compliance with its commitments under the landmark nuclear agreement it signed with the P5+1 group of countries more than two years ago.
Iran Denies Involvement In Bahrain Pipeline Blast RFE/RL 12 Nov 2017 -- Iran has rejected claims that it was behind an explosion that caused a fire at Bahrain's main oil pipeline as "baseless and cheap."
Iran will astound JCPOA parties if nuclear deal collapses: Salehi Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi says if the 2015 nuclear agreement with the P5+1 group of countries falls apart, the Islamic Republic will take measures that will "astound" other parties to the deal.
Iran Says Nuclear Deal 'Not Negotiable' Following Macron Visit To Region RFE/RL 12 Nov 2017 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry says the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers is "not negotiable" after French President Emmanuel Macron said during a trip to the region that it was important to "remain firm" with Tehran over its missile program.
'It's Not Negotiable': Tehran on Macron's Call for Talks on Its Missile Program Sputnik 12 Nov 2017 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has responded to the call of the French President to hold talks on the country's ballistic missile program, firmly rejecting the idea and noting that it is solely defensive in nature.
US general points finger at Iran over Yemeni missile fired against Riyadh Press TV 11 Nov 2017 -- A top US Air Force official in the Middle East is pointing the finger at Iran over a retaliatory missile fired from Yemen against the Saudi capital Riyadh during a war launched by the monarchy.
Iran: No halt to heavy water production IRNA 11 Nov 2017 -- Iranian official said on Saturday that Iran is continuing heavy water production in Arak facility and the process has not stopped.
Iran's missile might non-negotiable: Kharrazi IRNA 11 Nov 2017 -- A senior Iranian official said the country's missile capability is for defensive purposes and non-negotiable.
Iran rejects France's proposal for JCPOA renegotiation Press TV 11 Nov 2017 -- Iran has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to amend the landmark 2015 nuclear deal to cover the Islamic Republic's ballistic missile capabilities.
Military plane crashes in south Iran, pilot killed Press TV 11 Nov 2017 -- A military aircraft operated by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has crashed in the southern Iranian province of Fars, killing the pilot.
Iran's Su-22 Warplane Crashes - Revolutionary Guard Corps Sputnik 11 Nov 2017 -- A pilot of an Su-22 airplane of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was killed as the plane crashed in the Iran's south-western province of Fars.
French President Says Iran Behind Yemeni Missile Launch, Calls For Talks RFE/RL 10 Nov 2017 -- French President Emmanuel Macron is blaming Iran for a ballistic missile launch by Yemeni rebels targeting Riyadh last weekend, and said it illustrates the need for negotiations with Tehran over its missile development.
Iran FM urges EU active, practical measures on JCPOA Press TV 10 Nov 2017 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the European Union must more actively support and take practical measures on the implementation of the landmark nuclear agreement signed between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries more than two years ago.
JCPOA proved Iran commitment to non-proliferation of nuclear arms: Zarif Press TV 10 Nov 2017 -- Iran says it has practically proved its commitment to nuclear non-proliferation by signing a nuclear deal with six world powers and remaining fully committed to the terms of the landmark pact.
Iran's Nuclear Program Growing Smaller Under IAEA Close Scrutiny – Amano Sputnik 10 Nov 2017 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano has commented on the pace of the development of the Iranian nuclear program amid the latest claims by US President Donald Trump to withdraw from the nuclear agreement.
Macron backs JCPOA but takes aim at Iran missiles Press TV 09 Nov 2017 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has defended a landmark nuclear deal with Iran, warning that a termination of the accord as sought by the US would be "crazy" which could lead to a new conflagration.
Iran deal only covers nuclear-related issue: EU foreign policy chief Press TV 09 Nov 2017 -- The EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, says the nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers has nothing to do with the Islamic Republic's national missile program, emphasizing the importance of keeping the multilateral pact "as it is."
French President Not Ruling Out Sanctions Over Iran Ballistic Missile Program Sputnik 09 Nov 2017 -- While the US president has been hinting at the country's possible withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, his French counterpart has commented on the issue.
US Condemns Iranian Support for Yemen Rebels VOA 08 Nov 2017 -- The White House is calling for the United Nations to examine Iran's role in the conflict in Yemen, alleging the Iranian government is perpetuating the fighting in order to "advance its regional ambitions."
Saudi airstrikes, continued blockade show Riyadh's failure, frustration in Yemen: Iran Press TV 08 Nov 2017 -- Iran has condemned a recent aerial attack by Saudi fighter jets on residential areas in the Yemeni province of Hajjah, saying intensified airstrikes by Riyadh indicate the regime's failure to achieve its goals in the impoverished country.
U.S. Calls For UN Action Against Iran For Allegedly Arming Yemeni Rebels RFE/RL 08 Nov 2017 -- The United States has called on the United Nations to hold Iran accountable for allegedly supplying Yemeni rebels with missiles that have been fired at Saudi Arabia, the main backer of Yemen's government in a three-year-old civil war.
Saudi Arabia Steps Up Military Operation in Yemen and Media Campaign Against Iran VOA 08 Nov 2017 -- The war of words between Iran and Saudi Arabia is escalating in the media and on the ground after the weekend launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen which hit near the airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The Saudis accuse Iran of arming Yemen's Houthi rebels, who fired the missile.
Rouhani urges Saudis to end hostilities, befriend Iran instead of US Press TV 08 Nov 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Saudi Arabia to cease its hostile policies against Tehran, warning against the ramifications of putting trust in the US and Israel.
UN Nuclear Chief Rejects U.S. Claim That Enforcement Of Iran Deal 'Weak' RFE/RL 08 Nov 2017 -- The UN's nuclear inspections chief has rejected claims by U.S. President Donald Trump and other administration officials that his agency's enforcement of the Iran nuclear deal has been "weak."
Iran Tells Saudi Arabia Threats Will Fail, Calls For Regional Unity RFE/RL 08 Nov 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani has warned Saudi Arabia that threats against Iran will achieve nothing as tensions continue to rise between the regional rivals.
Saudi Prince Calls Iran's Alleged Supply of Missiles to Houthis 'Aggression' Sputnik 07 Nov 2017 -- With the conflict in Yemen still far from being resolved, the latest move has seen one of the warring sides lauch a missile attack targeting Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia repeats claim of Iran arming Yemen's Houthis Press TV 07 Nov 2017 -- Saudi Arabia has repeated an accusation that Iran is supplying Houthi fighters in Yemen with weapons, days after Iranian officials denied any transfer of arms to the Arab country, which has been under a Saudi-led invasion and blockade.
Iran Denies Saudi Claim it Launched Missile from Yemen VOA 07 Nov 2017 -- Iran is denying claims from the Saudi Arabian crown prince that Iran committed a "direct military aggression" against Riyadh when Yemeni rebels launched a missile at a Saudi airport.
Iran urges EU to clarify response to possible US withdrawal from JCPOA ISNA 07 Nov 2017 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has urged Europe to clarify how it will react if Washington abandons the multinational Iran deal and imposes news sanctions on the country.
US should comply with Iran nuclear deal: EU top diplomat Press TV 07 Nov 2017 -- The EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, says the bloc is working with US Congress and President Donald Trump's administration to ensure Washington's compliance with Iran's nuclear agreement.
Mogherini Says U.S. Lawmakers Aim To Comply With Iran Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 07 Nov 2017 -- The European Union's foreign policy chief says U.S. lawmakers have signaled they plan to ensure the United States complies with the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement.
Mogherini Insists on Iran Nuclear Deal Implementation by All Sides, Including US Sputnik 07 Nov 2017 -- The EU foreign policy chief has commented on the Iran nuclear agreement in the wake of the US decision not to certify Tehran's compliance with the deal.
FM spokesman raps anti-Iran accusations in Saudi-led coalition's statement ISNA 06 Nov 2017 -- Iran's foreign ministry spokesman has categorically rejected the recent anti-Iran accusations raised in a statement by the Saudi-led coalition against Yemen, calling such allegations "baseless, irresponsible, damaging, and provocative."
Saudi Arabia threatens Iran after Yemen missile strike Press TV 06 Nov 2017 -- Saudi Arabia has ramped up threats to Iran, saying there will be a response "in the appropriate time and manner," following a missile strike from neighboring Yemen, which has been under a nonstop bombardment campaign by a Saudi-led coalition for over two and a half years.
Saudis, Iran Trade Barbs After Huthi Ballistic-Missile Launch RFE/RL 06 Nov 2017 -- Saudi Arabia and Iran have exchanged accusations over the launch of a ballistic missile by Shi'ite Huthi rebels from Yemen toward the Saudi capital, with Riyadh saying the attack could be considered an "act of war" and Tehran accusing its Middle Eastern rival of war crimes.
Iran dismisses US allegations concerning Yemen missiles IRNA 05 Nov 2017 -- The Iranian defense minister categorically dismissed the US allegations accusing Iran of supporting Yemen missile attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Commander dimisses US claims on Iran supplying Yemen with missiles IRNA 05 Nov 2017 -- IRGC Commander Major-General Mohammad-Ali Jafari on Sunday dismissed claims by US President Donald Trump about Iran supplying missiles to Yemen.
Iran denies involvement in Yemen's missile attack on Riyadh Airport ISNA 05 Nov 2017 -- Iranian defense minister has denied Iran's involvement in a missile attack on the King Khalid international airport in northeastern Riyadh by Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement.
Trump's allegations about Iran missiles in Yemen baseless: IRGC cmdr. Press TV 05 Nov 2017 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has dismissed as "baseless" the allegations leveled by US President Donald Trump about the Islamic Republic's provision of missiles to Yemeni forces.
Trump Blames Iran for Missile Fired at Saudi Airport From Yemen Sputnik 05 Nov 2017 -- A new spiral of tensions between the US and Iran is emerging as President Donald Trump claims Tehran is responsible for a Yemeni missile launch against Saudi Arabia.
Ayatollah Khamenei makes new appointments in Iran Army Press TV 05 Nov 2017 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has made three new appointments in the Iranian Army.
Iran will stand by post-war Syria: Defense minister Press TV 05 Nov 2017 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has expressed the Islamic Republic's determination to continue its support for Syria after the end of the foreign-backed war in the Arab country.CIA documents on Iran's links to Al-Qaeda "shameless fabrication": FM spokesman ISNA 05 Nov 2017 -- Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rapped the newly-released CIA documents which accuse the Islamic Republic of being linked to the Al-Qaeda terrorist group.
Iran administration to continue support for Armed Forces: Rouhani Press TV 04 Nov 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has pledged full support for the country's Armed Forces in defending the Islamic Republic's independence and territorial integrity.
Russia, France: Iran nuclear deal cannot be revised Press TV 03 Nov 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have discussed the 2015 Iran nuclear deal over the phone, highlighting the need to implement the landmark agreement and protecting it from unilateral revisions.
Iran's Leader: Giving in to US will make it impudent IRNA 02 Nov 2017 -- Supreme Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ail Khamenei said on Thursday, 'Giving in to the US will make it impudent; the only way is to resist.'
Leader decries Trump's 'foolish' comments against Iranian nation Press TV 02 Nov 2017 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has slammed US President Donald Trump's "foolish" remarks against Iranian people, saying such a stance is a clear sign of Washington's hostility towards the entire nation.
Iran, Russia, Turkey emphasize on Syria's unity, territorial integrity ISNA 01 Nov 2017 -- Iran, Russia and Turkey as guarantors of the observance of the ceasefire regime in the Syrian issued a joint statement at the end of the seventh round of Syria peace talks in Astana.
Russia plays leading role in safeguarding Iran nuclear deal, says Rouhani Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has underlined Russia's role in safeguarding the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
US to blame for possible Iran deal collapse: Russia Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- The United States will be responsible for the possible "collapse" of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the six world powers, a senior Russian diplomat says, warning Washington against undermining the landmark agreement by imposing more sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Russia censures unilateral US sanctions on Iran's IRGC Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- Russia has denounced fresh sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), saying they violate international law.
Iran starts construction of two new nuclear power plants Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- Iran has started the construction of two new nuclear power plants in the southern province of Bushehr in a joint project with Russia's Rosatom energy firm.
Iran fighter jets practice carpet-bombing amid drills Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- Overnight, fighter planes with the Iranian Air Force have conducted carpet-bombing of mock enemy positions amid the aerial maneuvers in the central province of Isfahan.
Putin Offers Support For Iran Nuclear Deal, Hails Cooperation On Syria RFE/RL 01 Nov 2017 -- On an official visit to Tehran, Russian President Vladimir Putin has vocally backed the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, and hailed cooperation with Iran on the Syrian conflict.
Putin, Aliyev Hold Talks With Iranian Leaders In Tehran RFE/RL 01 Nov 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Iran's leadership on the Syria crisis, the landmark 2015 international nuclear agreement, and energy cooperation.
Iran Says Has Missiles Capable of Striking US Forces in Case of Invasion Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- The chief commander of Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said that there is capability to increase the range of Iranian missiles, but it is sufficient now.

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