October 2019 - Iran Special Weapons News

Secretary Pompeo Imposes New Sanctions on Iran and Extends Nuclear Restrictions US Dept. of State 31 Oct 2019 -- Secretary Pompeo is continuing restrictions on the Iranian regime's nuclear program. This decision will help preserve oversight of Iran's civil nuclear program, reduce proliferation risks, constrain Iran's ability to shorten its "breakout time" to a nuclear weapon, and prevent the regime from reconstituting sites for proliferation-sensitive purposes.
Iran ready for cooperation with IAEA based on mutual respect IRNA 31 Oct 2019 -- Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday Iran's readiness to preserve and promote constructive cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) based on goodwill, mutual respect, impartiality, and professional accuracy.
Iran hopes new IAEA chief will act 'impartially', 'professionally' Press TV 31 Oct 2019 -- Iran says it will keep up cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under Rafael Grossi, expressing hope that the UN nuclear watchdog's new chief will act "partially" and "professionally."
Iran's Volunteer Forces Begin War Games in Mountainous Western Province - Reports Sputnik 31 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Basij Volunteer Forces have begun a large-scale two-day military war game in the Iranian province of West Azerbaijan, the Mehr News Agency reported.
Iran, Russia condemn US military presence around oil fields in Syria Press TV 30 Oct 2019 -- Iran and Russia have lashed out at US President Donald Trump's plans to keep some American troops in Syria to seize control of the country's oil reserves.
U.S., Gulf Allies Jointly Sanction Networks Supporting Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Lebanon's Hizballah RFE/RL 30 Oct 2019 -- Six U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf have joined the United States in imposing sanctions on 25 entities associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Tehran's "regional proxy," the Lebanese militant group Hizballah.
Presidency of State Security and Its Partners at Terrorist Financing Targeting Center Jointly Designate Network of Corporations, Banks, and Individuals Supporting IRGC and Hizballah Terrorist Activities SPA 30 Oct 2019 -- The Presidency of State Security and its partners at the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) jointly issued a statement designating a network of corporations, banks, and individuals supporting Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) (IRGC) and Hizballah terrorist activities as follows:
Terrorist Financing Targeting Center Jointly Designates Network of Corporations, Banks, and Individuals Supporting IRGC and Hizballah US Treasury 30 Oct 2019 -- Coordinated action represents largest-ever tranche of targets designated by the United States and Gulf countries as part of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center created under President Trump's leadership
New prototype "Farpad" UAV given to military units IRNA 30 Oct 2019 -- The Commander of Ground Force of Iranian Army said a new prototype of the "Farpad" hand-propelled UAV was built and is at the disposal of operational units.
Upgraded hand-launched Farpad drone delivered to operational units of Iran's Army Press TV 30 Oct 2019 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces says a new upgraded version of Farpad -- a domestically-manufactured hand-launched drone -- has joined the army's operational units.
Leader: US, West spy services inciting unrest in regional states Press TV 30 Oct 2019 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that the United States and Western spy services, funded by certain reactionary countries of the region, have been fomenting turmoil and insecurity in other regional states, calling for vigilance against such enemy plots.
US to renew waivers allowing nuclear cooperation with Iran again: Report Press TV 31 Oct 2019 -- The United States will once again waive its sanctions on nuclear cooperation with Iran, allowing Russian, Chinese, and European companies to continue their work at Iranian nuclear facilities, a says.
Iran defused 33m cyber attacks last year: Minister IRNA 29 Oct 2019 -- Iran defused 33 million cyber attacks during last year, said Iran's ICT minister on Tuesday.
Iran foils 33mn cyber attacks in one year: ICT Minister Press TV 29 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi has warned of a rise in cyber threats in the world, saying Tehran has foiled some 33 million cyber attacks over the past year alone.
US attempts to exclude Iran from any regional arrangement futile: FM Zarif Press TV 29 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the United States for pursuing a policy aimed at isolating the Islamic Republic in the region, saying such attempts are futile.
HRW: US sanctions pose serious threat to Iranians' right to health Press TV 29 Oct 2019 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) warns that the US's harsh sanctions against Iran pose a serious threat to the Iranian people's right to health, urging Washington to adopt swift measures aimed at facilitating trade of humanitarian goods with the Islamic Republic.
HRW: U.S. Sanctions Threatening Iranians' Health RFE/RL 29 Oct 2019 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) says U.S. sanctions imposed on Iran have "drastically constrained" the country's ability to finance humanitarian imports and are threatening Iranians' right to health.
Top Houthi official rejects Netanyahu's claim of Iran seeking to fire missiles at Israel from Yemen Press TV 29 Oct 2019 -- Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement has strongly dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's allegations that Iran is seeking the means to launch precision-guided missiles at the Israeli-occupied territories from Yemen, stressing that such remarks are meant to prolong the Saudi-led military campaign against the Yemeni nation.
Netanyahu Accuses Iran of Seeking Means to Hit Israel from Yemen VOA 29 Oct 2019 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Iran of seeking means to launch missiles at Israel from Yemen, where Tehran supports Houthi rebels. Netanyahu made the remark during a visit by a U.S. delegation, including presidential adviser Jared Kushner and U.S. secretary of Treasury Steve Mnuchin. Netanyahu is calling for tougher sanctions against Iran.
US can't gloss over role in proliferating Takfiri terror by killing Daesh leader: Iran Press TV 28 Oct 2019 -- The death of Daesh leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi at the hands of American military forces should bring to end US interventionism in the Middle East, says Iran's government spokesman, noting that Washington's policies are the main reason for the proliferation of Daesh and other Takfiri terror outfits.
New US regulations aggravate economic terrorism targeting Iran: Zarif Press TV 27 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the United States for pursuing double standards toward the Islamic Republic, saying new regulations adopted by the White House would only worsen economic terrorism targeting the Iranian people.
Iran ready to hear realistic JCPOA initiatives IRNA 26 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Ryabkov dealt with latest situation surrounding JCPOA in Moscow late on Thursday.
Ryabkov terms Iran's fourth JCPOA commitment reduction as inevitable IRNA 26 Oct 2019 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said it is inevitable for Iran to take the fourth step towards reducing its commitments to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) if it sees the country's economic interests are not safeguarded by other parties of the deal.
US grants renewed waiver for Iran-UK joint gasfield: Report Press TV 26 Oct 2019 -- The US government has granted a new waiver to sanctions affecting work at a joint Iranian-UK gasfield in the North Sea.
Iran FM calls for end to killing of civilians, blockade of war-torn Yemen Press TV 26 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the ongoing crisis in Yemen should only be solved through political approaches, calling for an end to the killing of civilians and the Saudi-led blockade of the war-ravaged country.
Treasury and State Announce New Humanitarian Mechanism to Increase Transparency of Permissible Trade Supporting the Iranian People US Treasury 25 Oct 2019 -- Today, the U.S. Departments of the Treasury and State announced a new humanitarian mechanism to ensure unprecedented transparency into humanitarian trade with Iran. This mechanism will help the international community perform enhanced due diligence on humanitarian trade to ensure that funds associated with permissible trade in support of the Iranian people are not diverted by the Iranian regime to develop ballistic missiles, support terrorism, or finance other malign activities.
West's hacking allegations aimed at 'driving a wedge' between Iran, Russia: Moscow Press TV 25 Oct 2019 -- Russia has dismissed a report by Western media this week that Russian hackers had used Iranian computer infrastructure to attack dozens of countries across the world.
Columbus Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Exporting Goods to Iran US Dept. of Justice 24 Oct 2019 -- A Central Ohio man was sentenced in U.S. District Court today for exporting gas and oil pipeline parts to Iran for more than a decade in deliberate violation of a U.S. embargo and trade sanctions.
Araghchi: Iran welcoming realistic JCPOA initiatives IRNA 25 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Ryabkov dealt with latest situation surrounding JCPOA in Moscow late on Thursday.
NAM capable of neutralizing impact of US sanctions: Iran president Press TV 25 Oct 2019 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has censured the United States for dominating the international monetary system and misusing dollar, saying the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is capable of countering Washington's illegitimate actions and making its sanctions ineffective.
Iran warns EU path of diplomacy getting narrower every day Press TV 25 Oct 2019 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister has warned European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, that the time is running out and the path to diplomacy is getting narrower and more impassable every day.
US attempts to isolate Iran failed: President Rouhani Press TV 24 Oct 2019 -- President Hassan Rouhani says the United States has failed in its attempts to deal a blow to Iran's global standing and isolate it, stressing the world knows well that enemy plots cannot bring the Iranian nation to its knees.
Iran Sees Through Trump's War Threat 'Bluff', Defence Minister Says Sputnik 24 Oct 2019 -- Earlier, the US president warned that although he was "trying to get out of wars," if Iran did "something" they would be "hit like they've never been hit before."
Saudi Foreign Minister Says 'Maximum Pressure' Only Way to Bring Iran to Negotiating Table - Reports Sputnik 24 Oct 2019 -- Oil facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco were attacked in mid-September, which resulted in a temporary sharp decrease in the kingdom's oil output. Yemen's rebel Houthi movement claimed responsibility for the attack. Riyadh blamed the incident on Iran, which, for its part, denied the allegations.
President Rouhani says enemy thinks hurting nuclear deal destroys Islamic Establishment IRNA 23 Oct 2019 -- President Hassan Rouhani said in a cabinet meeting on Wednesday that the enemies of the country think that by harming the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) they can destroy the Islamic Establishment.
Minister says Iran self-reliant in its defense power IRNA 23 Oct 2019 -- Tehran, Oct 23, IRNA -- Iran's Minister of Defense and Logistics of Armed Forces Brigadier-General Amir Hatami said that Iran is self-reliant in terms of defense power of which the enemies are aware.
Aim of HOPE initiative to promote dialogue, mutual respect, equality: Zarif ISNA 23 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif announced that the Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE) aims to promote dialogue, mutual respect and equal footing, respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of international borders; peaceful settlement of all disputes; rejection of the threat or use of force; non-aggression and non-intervention in internal or external affairs of each other; and energy security and the free flow of resources.
Iran to unveil new centrifuge machines with higher SWU capacity soon: Official Press TV 23 Oct 2019 -- A high-ranking official at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the AEOI plans to unveil new centrifuge machines that have a higher Separative Work Units (SWU) capacity in the near future.
Iran rejects as 'bluff' Trump's threat of war, vows crushing response to slightest mistake Press TV 23 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says US President Donald Trump's recent threat of a military attack against Tehran is only a bluff to cover Washington's mortification for its failures.
Albanian Police Say Iranian 'Terrorist' Plot Foiled RFE/RL 23 Oct 2019 -- Albanian police thwarted an attack allegedly planned by a Tehran-backed "terrorist cell" against opponents of the Iranian regime in the Balkan country last year, police said on October 23.
Iran's army achieved self-sufficiency in 26 fields: Army commander IRNA 22 Oct 2019 -- The Commander of Ground Force of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari said on Tuesday that the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran has reached full self-sufficiency in 26 combat and defense fields.
Defense Minister highlights importance of strong Navy IRNA 22 Oct 2019 -- Minister of Defense and Logistics of the Armed Forces Brigadier-General Amir Hatami said on Tuesday that the defense ministry has put on agenda bolstering the Navy in parallel with the air and ground forces and the electronic defense.
Iran officially asks UN to participate in investigation about Sabiti oil tanker ISNA 22 Oct 2019 -- Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN sent a letter to Secretary-General António Guterres, asking UN experts to take part in the investigations about the recent attack on Iranian oil tanker Sabiti in the Red Sea.
Enemies to suffer heavy casualties if Iran attacked: Top cmdr. Press TV 22 Oct 2019 -- Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri underscores the Islamic Republic's deterrent power, warning that enemies will have to pay heavy costs if they carry out any act of aggression against the country.
Iran has to import wheat and US sanctions threaten it Press TV 22 Oct 2019 -- Minister of Agriculture Mahmoud Hojjati says Iran has to import some shipments of wheat this year because state purchases from local farmers at guaranteed prices are not enough.
Iran Rejects Turkish Military Posts Inside Syria, Urges Diplomatic Solution RFE/RL 21 Oct 2019 -- Iran has rejected the establishment of Turkish military posts inside of Syria, saying borders between the two countries should be respected.
Al-Jubeir: Iran is responsible for the attack on Aramco and there is no mediation with it SPA 21 Oct 2019 -- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Cabinet Member Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir denied the existence of mediation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Iran to ease tensions. He said that it is the responsibility of the Iranian regime to change its behavior and show good intentions rather than words.
Zarif says Iran has yet to decide on 4th step of reducing JCPOA commitments IRNA 21 Oct 2019 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced here on Monday that Iran has not decided yet to take what kind of measure for the fourth step of reducing the commitments to the July 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran ready for fourth JCPOA step: FM Spox IRNA 21 Oct 2019 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said in his weekly press conference on Monday that Iran is prepared to take the fourth step towards reducing commitments to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) if it sees no serious measures by other parties to maintain the nuclear deal.
Secondary circuit of Arak nuclear reactor to be operational in 2 weeks ISNA 21 Oct 2019 -- Special assistant to the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Ali Asghar Zarean announced that the secondary circuit of the Arak heavy water nuclear reactor will be operational within two weeks.
China's Energy Risks Rise With Iran Sanctions Radio Free Asia 21 Oct 2019 -- As concern rises in China over reliance on imported oil and gas, U.S. sanctions on the transport sector have heightened the country's energy security risks.
Iran Says New Phase of Reducing Nuclear Obligations Ready, Hopes There Won't be Need to Implement It Sputnik 21 Oct 2019 -- In July, a deadline expired for the JCPOA signatories to butt in decisively facilitating business ties, including oil trade with Iran, for the sake of the landmark nuclear deal. It prompted the Islamic Republic to announce preparedness to cut its obligations under the deal, which the US withdrew from on 8 May 2018.
Iran FM: I'm ready to visit Saudi Arabia to settle differences Press TV 21 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he is ready to visit Saudi Arabia to help reduce tensions between Riyadh and Tehran if suitable conditions existed.
Turkey can have bases on own soil, but not in Syria: Iran Press TV 21 Oct 2019 -- Iran has expressed opposition to Turkey establishing military bases inside Syria, calling on Ankara to respect the Arab country's territorial integrity.
Iran invites UN to join on oil tanker attack probe IRNA 21 Oct 2019 -- Iran invited UN on Monday to take part in its investigations about a recent attack on its oil tanker SABITI in the Red Sea.
Zarif describes FATF decision on Iran as "absolutely political" IRNA 21 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismissed the recent Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Iran politically-motivated.
Missile-hit oil tanker Sabiti enters Iran's territorial waters Press TV 21 Oct 2019 -- An Iranian oil tanker that was recently hit by two missiles in a suspicious attack in waters off the Saudi coast in the Red Sea has entered Iran's territorial waters.
Attacked Iran's Tanker Sabiti Enters Country's Territorial Waters - National Tanker Company Sputnik 21 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Sabiti tanker attacked in the Red Sea earlier in October has entered the country's territorial waters on Monday, the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) said in a statement.
Iran Submits Details of Attack on Tanker in Red Sea to UN Security Council Sputnik 21 Oct 2019 -- Tehran has sent documents related to the recent attack on Iran's oil tanker in the Red Sea to the UN Security Council amid continued strained tensions in the region, Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday.
Russian Hackers Hijacked Iranian Group To Hide While Launching Attacks RFE/RL 21 Oct 2019 -- British and U.S. intelligence agencies say Russian hackers hijacked Iran-based cyberspy groups to attack dozens of countries and organizations while pretending to be Iranian.
Approaching end of Iran's JCPOA restrictions and US' wrath IRNA 20 Oct 2019 -- Approaching the end of the restrictions accepted by Iran in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) that have now become a trump card for Tehran has frustrated the Trump administration with all its policy of maximum pressure to prevent it from happening.
Japan, France propose $18.4Bln loan plan to Iran if in full compliance with JCPOA ISNA 20 Oct 2019 -- Japan and France have proposed a joint plan to provide Iran with a loan of about $18.4 billion to be secured by oil if Tehran returns to full compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), media reported.
Over a million omitted from Iran cash handout list: Report Press TV 20 Oct 2019 -- The Iranian government has reportedly removed more than a million people from its cash handout list, saying they are well-off and are not eligible to receive subsidies.
Fire affecting waste canal at Iran's major refinery fully contained Press TV 20 Oct 2019 -- Iranian authorities have announced that a fire affecting the country's oldest and largest oil refinery in the southwestern city of Abadan has fully been contained, insisting the damage caused by the incident was minimal and had no impact on production.
Production of renovated South Pars SDP9 platform on its maximum capacity IRNA 20 Oct 2019 -- South Pars SPD9 platform, which was set on fire in June this year, was commissioned last week after completing the first phase of renovation and reached a maximum production capacity of one billion feet (28 million cubic meters), Pars Oil and Gas Operations Manager Alireza Ebadi said on Sunday.
Iran's nuclear industry 100% indigenized: AEOI official Press TV 20 Oct 2019 -- A high-ranking official at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country's nuclear activities have been entirely indigenized and the Islamic Republic has become self-sufficient in designing and manufacturing different types of centrifuge machines.
Global watchdog extends suspension of anti-Iran measures until February Press TV 18 Oct 2019 -- The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has given Iran a final deadline of February 2020 to tighten its rules against money laundering in compliance with the global watchdog's financial standards.
Japan says will not join US anti-Iran 'coalition' in Mideast Press TV 18 Oct 2019 -- Japan says it will not join any US coalition in the Middle East, but is considering sending its own forces in a bid to ensure oil shipments from the region.
Japan Snubs US-Led Gulf Coalition, Considers Sending its Own Troops to Strait of Hormuz - Reports Sputnik 18 Oct 2019 -- Earlier, the United States and the European Union had been rallying allies to send ships to the region after a string of attacks on commercial vessels took place earlier this year, which the US has blamed on Iran. Tehran has vehemently denied the allegations.
US grants Iraq sanctions waiver for gas, electricity imports from Iran Press TV 17 Oct 2019 -- The US has once again exempted Iraq from its sanctions against the Islamic Republic, allowing the Arab country to continue gas and electricity imports from Iran for another four-month period.
Defense min says Yasin jet symbol of thwarting sanctions IRNA 17 Oct 2019 -- Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Thursday that unveiling the indigenous training jet, Yasin, is symbol of thwarting the US sanctions on Iran.
Iran unveils modern training jet IRNA 17 Oct 2019 -- Yasin indigenous modern training jet- was unveiled on Thursday at a ceremony in the presence Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami.
Iran unveils domestically-manufactured training jet Press TV 17 Oct 2019 -- Iran has unveiled and put into operation a domestically-manufactured training jet, which is among the world's best in terms of takeoff and landing capabilities.
Iran mulling 4th step of reducing JCPOA commitments IRNA 17 Oct 2019 -- Head of Iranian President's Office Mahmoud Vaezi said on Thursday that a special committee is studying Iran's 4th step of reducing JCPOA commitments.
Araghchi: Iran set to take next nuclear steps IRNA 17 Oct 2019 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday reiterated that continued unilateral implementation of JCPOA is not justifiable, saying that Iran is determined to take next steps in line with scaling down commitments under the deal.
Iran determined to cut more JCPOA commitments until interests secured: Deputy FM Press TV 17 Oct 2019 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister says Tehran is determined to reduce more of its commitments under a 2015 multinational nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), until its legal demands are met by the European co-signatories.
Red Sea Tanker Attack: Iran Plans to Send Evidence of Alleged US, Israeli Role to United Nations Sputnik 17 Oct 2019 -- Over the past few months, the United States and Saudi Arabia, two of Iran's key adversaries, have blamed the Islamic Republic for a series of attacks on commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, which Iran categorically denies having conducted.
Iran dismisses claims on oil leakage from SABITI IRNA 16 Oct 2019 -- National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) rejected false news and films on the continuation of oil spill from SABITI and causing environmental pollution by the vessel.
Iran's FM: Europe proved incapable of fulfilling JCPAO commitments Press TV 16 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers have proved incapable of fulfilling their commitments under the agreement.
US 'deeply worried' as China continues to buy Iran oil Press TV 16 Oct 2019 -- Chinese companies continuing oil purchases from Iran despite US sanctions are seriously worrying the White House which is warning them to stop the trade, senior administration officials say.
Iranian President's Brother Begins Prison Term, Claims 'Illegal' Wiretap RFE/RL 16 Oct 2019 -- The brother of Iranian President Hassan Rohani has begun serving a five-year prison sentence for corruption claiming his case was based on an "illegal" wiretap.
France Urges Iran to Refrain From New Phase of Nuclear Commitments Reductions Sputnik 16 Oct 2019 -- Earlier this week, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Tehran would soon use new-generation IR-9 gas centrifuges in its nuclear activity.
Pakistan: Threat of Saudi-Iran War Subsiding Due to Diplomacy by Islamabad VOA 16 Oct 2019 -- Pakistan said Wednesday that Saudi Arabia and Iran have both shown a willingness to settle mutual disputes through diplomacy and negotiations, reducing chances of an immediate war in the Gulf.
State-Run Turkish Bank Charged With Evading U.S. Sanctions On Iran RFE/RL 15 Oct 2019 -- Majority state-owned Turkish bank Halkbank has been criminally charged in an indictment for involvement in a multibillion-dollar scheme to evade U.S. sanctions against Iran.
FM Zarif calls for ending incursion into Syria IRNA 15 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message called for ending incursion into Syria and addressing all concerns through ADANA.
Zarif says "one or more governments" behind attack to Iranian oil tanker IRNA 15 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that, based on information, attack on Iranian oil tanker SABITI in the Red Sea was carried out by "one or a number of governments".
Construction of 2nd unit of Bushehr nuclear power plant to be started soon: AEOI spokesman ISNA 15 Oct 2019 -- Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi announced that the construction of second unit of Bushehr nuclear power plant will be started late in October.
Sabiti oil tanker attacked by one or more governments: Iran FM ISNA 15 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed that the attack on Sabiti oil tanker was a governmental action, saying, according to the obtained information, the attack was carried out by one or more governments.
Iran denies tanker attacked in Red Sea keeps leaking Press TV 15 Oct 2019 -- Iran's state-run operator of oil tankers has rejected media reports suggesting a ship that was attacked last week in the Red Sea and off the coast of Saudi Arabia keeps leaking while on its way back home.
Zarif: 'One or more governments' behind attack on Iranian oil tanker Press TV 15 Oct 2019 -- Foreign Minister Javad Zarif says the attack on an Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea on Friday was a "complicated action" in which "one or more governments" were involved.
Larijani says US withdrawal from JCPOA manifests int'l law violation IRNA 14 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Monday that the US exit from the JCPOA and imposing unilateral sanctions on Iran is tantamount to violation of the international law.
Pres. Rouhani: Iran overcomes critical situations with intelligence, resistance IRNA 14 Oct 2019 -- President Hassan Rouhani said here on Monday that Iran can absolutely claim today that the conspiracies hatched by the US, global arrogance, the Zionist regime and some regional reactionary elements to inflict serious blows to the Islamic system is over.
President Rouhani says Iran has no problem resolving disputes with Saudi Arabia IRNA 14 Oct 2019 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran has no problem resolving regional issues, including Saudi Arabia, via dialogue, but targeting Iranian tanker in the Red Sea is currently creating problems that "we hope our investigations would yield results soon".
Iran seeks peace in region, not insecurity; We're ready for negotiation: Rouhani ISNA 14 Oct 2019 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani attended a press conference Monday evening, with domestic and international media, discussing the most important issues and the Islamic Republic of Iran's stances regarding regional and international issues.
No regional entity responded to Sabiti oil tanker's demand for help: Iran ISNA 14 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Port and Maritime Organization said no regional maritime entity responded to Iranian oil tanker, Sabiti's demand for help which is in contradiction to international norms and commitments, as well as human principles.
Iran says renewable power capacity will top 4,000 MW in mid-2021 Press TV 14 Oct 2019 -- Iran energy officials say the capacity for electricity production from renewable sources would increase by five times to reach a target of 4,000 megawatts (MW) in the summer of 2021 when the current administrative government leaves office.
Iran ready to restart talks if US sanctions removed: President Rouhani Press TV 14 Oct 2019 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country is ready to restart nuclear talks with the member states of the P5+1 group if the United States removes all sanctions it has re-imposed on Iran after Washington quit a landmark nuclear deal with Tehran last year.
Iran releases new photos of tanker attacked off Saudi coast Press TV 14 Oct 2019 -- New pictures have been released of an Iranian oil tanker which was recently damaged in a suspicious attack in waters off the Saudi coast in the Red Sea.
Mideast a safer place without US: Iran's top security official Press TV 14 Oct 2019 -- Iran's top security official says Washington's "bitter confession" of back-to-back political and military failures in the Middle East despite spending billions of dollars has led its allies admit that the region is a safer place without the United States.
Iranian President Announces Intention to Use IR-9 Centrifuges Not Mentioned in JCPOA Sputnik 14 Oct 2019 -- Relations between Iran and the US have hit bottom after President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew his country from the Iran nuclear deal in May 2018, slapping Tehran with a series of tough banking and energy sanctions.
Khamenei: 'Americans Increased the Dignity of the IRGC' Sputnik 14 Oct 2019 -- As tensions rise in the Middle East and the Pentagon sends troop reinforcements to Saudi Arabia in wake of a September missile attack on Riyadh's oilfields, Iranian forces have revealed their readiness to act appropriately to any developments.
Pakistani PM in Tehran, says held 'constructive' talks Press TV 13 Oct 2019 -- Prime Minister Imran Khan says Pakistan will do its utmost to enable talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia as he arrived in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials.
Pakistan Ready to Host Saudi-Iran Talk to Defuse Tensions Sputnik 13 Oct 2019 -- In an attempt to reduce tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran during his one-day official trip on Sunday. The two leaders emphasised the need for peace in the region.
Iranian Leader says IRGC becomes more dignified through US hostile move IRNA 13 Oct 2019 -- Supreme leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday stated that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) got more dignified by hostile measures of the United States.
With hostile behaviour, Americans make IRGC more dignified: Leader ISNA 13 Oct 2019 -- A graduation ceremony was held on Sunday for the student officers and guards trainees at Imam Hussain (a.s.) Academy with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in attendance.
Iran rejects Saudi claims it wanted to help damaged oil tanker Press TV 13 Oct 2019 -- Iranian maritime authorities deny Saudi Arabia's claims that it wanted to provide help to a damaged Iranian oil tanker after it was attacked off the coast of Jeddah in the Red Sea, saying Saudi coast guard ignored the ship's repeated requests for help.
No country can create insecurity and expect no answer: Iran's Rouhani Press TV 13 Oct 2019 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says no country can create insecurity in the Persian Gulf region and simply get away with it.
Iran release more details about newly discovered gas field Press TV 13 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Oil Ministry has updated information about a new gas field discovered south of the country, saying the reservoir holds some 19 trillion cubic feet (around 540 billion cubic meters) of natural gas.
Ayatollah Khamenei urges IRGC to prepare against enemy Press TV 13 Oct 2019 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says US hostility with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has added to the force's dignity.
Khan Arrives In Iran Amid Reports Of Possible Mediation Role RFE/RL 13 Oct 2019 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said he will attempt to facilitate talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia in an effort to defuse soaring tensions in the Persian Gulf, as he arrived in Tehran.
Iran's Supreme Leader Calls Upon IRGC to Invent, Produce New Weapons Sputnik 13 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has delivered a commencement speech to the graduating cadets of the Imam Hussain Military Academy in which he urged the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, part of the Iranian Armed Forces) to be self-reliant in the invention and production of military equipment.
Iran Open for Talks With Saudi Arabia – Tehran Sputnik 13 Oct 2019 -- Iran has always been ready for holding direct talks with Saudi Arabia or negotiating through intermediaries, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said amid rising tensions between the two neighbors.
Pakistan PM Says Ready to Host Iran-Saudi Peace Talks VOA 13 Oct 2019 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan held talks Sunday with leaders in Iran to formally begin a diplomatic offensive he said was aimed at defusing the neighboring country's escalating tensions with Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Putin Heads to Saudi Arabia, Offers Himself as Peacemaker VOA 13 Oct 2019 -- Russian leader Vladimir Putin travels to Saudi Arabia, a traditional U.S. ally, Monday, offering to act as a peacemaker between Riyadh and Tehran in a diplomatic offensive aimed at balancing Moscow's relations across the Middle East.
Zarif: Iran expects Turkey to respect Adana accord on Syria IRNA 12 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a message on Saturday that the Islamic Republic of Iran expects Turkish Government to respect Adana Accord on Syria which is effective to remove Turkey's security concerns.
Iran offers to bring together Syrian Kurds, Damascus government, Turkey Press TV 12 Oct 2019 -- Iran's foreign minister has offered to bring together Syrian Kurds, the Damascus government and Turkey in an effort to establish security along the Turkish-Syrian border.
If Saudi Arabia Wants to Be Secure, Best Way Is Set Up Ties With Neighbours, Not to Trust US- Zarif Sputnik 12 Oct 2019 -- Speaking to a Turkish outlet ahead of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's reported visit to the area for talks with both Rouhani and Saudi leadership, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has argued that while Iranians continue to be open to both direct and intermediary-facilitated talks, the Saudis can't "buy their security" by "buying weapons".
Putin says neighbors should respect Iran's interests as an established power Press TV 12 Oct 2019 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Arab countries and others in the Middle East and in the Persian Gulf to begin to recognize Iran's rights as a traditional regional power.
Zarif: Iran categorically opposes nuclear arms IRNA 12 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message referred to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's remarks that nuclear weapons are immoral, saying Iran categorically opposes such weapons.
Zarif terms presence of US in region a "failed experience" IRNA 12 Oct 2019 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif believes that regional problems will be resolved only through the states in the region, not via foreign presence.
Zarif: Iran never closes doors to negotiations IRNA 12 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed the fact that Iran has never left the negotiation table, saying the country has not closed the doors to negotiations.
Iran open to talking to Saudi Arabia: FM Zarif ISNA 12 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed that Iran has always been open to talking to Saudi Arabia directly.
Iran ready to hold talks with Saudi Arabia, with or without mediation: Foreign ministry Press TV 12 Oct 2019 -- The spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry says the country is prepared to hold talks with Saudi Arabia, with or without mediation, ahead of a planned visit by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to Tehran.
Iran economy to bounce back in next two years: World Bank Press TV 12 Oct 2019 -- The World Bank has updated its economic forecast for Iran, saying the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) would slightly increase in the next two years.
Banditry in Int. waterways not to remain unanswered: Shamkhani ISNA 12 Oct 2019 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani stressed on Saturday, by reviewing the existing video footage and the data collected, the main clues in a dangerous adventurism of attack on an Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea, have been discovered.
Iran will not leave 'banditry' in intl. waters unanswered: Official Press TV 12 Oct 2019 -- An official says Iran will not let attacks on its vessels go unanswered after an Iranian oil tanker was hit by two suspicious explosions in the Red Sea early Friday.
Tehran Vows Response To 'Cowardly Attack' On Iranian-Owned Oil Tanker RFE/RL 12 Oct 2019 -- Iran has described as a "cowardly attack" an incident that Iranian media have called the apparent targeting by missiles of an Iranian-owned oil tanker.
Mischief in int'l waterways "not to go unanswered" IRNA 12 Oct 2019 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said on Saturday that piracy and mischief in the international waterways to put at risk free shipping in the high seas will not remain unanswered.
Iran, Caspian Sea littoral states ink military cooperation agreement Press TV 11 Oct 2019 -- Iran and other Caspian Sea littoral states have inked a joint military agreement covering cooperation in such areas as security, training, technical work and search and rescue operations.
Iran's damaged oil tanker on way back to Persian Gulf: NITC IRNA 11 Oct 2019 -- National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) announced that the Iranian oil tanker SABITI which suffered attacks in the Red Sea on Friday is now moving back to the Persian Gulf.
FM spox condemns targeting of Iranian oil tanker in Red Sea IRNA 11 Oct 2019 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi condemned on Friday targeting the Iranian oil tanker in Red Sea, saying that the vessel is currently in stable condition.
Iranian oil tanker hit by explosions near Jeddah IRNA 11 Oct 2019 -- An Iranian oil tanker was hit by missiles in Red Sea earlier on Friday, causing damage in its two major tanks and oil is spilling into the sea.
Iranian oil tanker hit by two blasts in Red Sea Press TV 11 Oct 2019 -- Two separate explosions, possibly caused by missile attacks, have hit an Iranian oil tanker operated by the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) near the Saudi port city of Jeddah, in what Tehran calls a "dangerous adventure".
Iranian Oil Tanker 'Attacked' In Red Sea, Foreign Ministry Says RFE/RL 11 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry says an Iranian oil tanker has been damaged in an "attack" in the Red Sea.
Oil Prices Jump After Reports of Iranian Tanker Explosion VOA 11 Oct 2019 -- Images of an Iranian tanker burning off the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia caused oil prices to jump 2% Friday, after Iran's national oil tanker company claimed that one of its ships was hit by several missiles near the port of Jeddah.
Iran Demands Immediate Pullout of Turkish Forces From Syria - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 10 Oct 2019 -- On Wednesday, Turkish troops launched 'Operation Peace Spring', an intervention in northern Syria which Ankara has said was aimed at clearing the Turkish-Syrian border area of terrorists and establishing a buffer zone between the two countries.
Iran calls on Turkey to 'immediately' end offensive in northern Syria Press TV 10 Oct 2019 -- Iran has called on Turkey to "immediately" end its military operation in northeastern Syria and withdraw its forces from the Arab country's territory.
Iran to boost output in oilfields shared with Iraq by nearly 60,000 bpd till March Press TV 10 Oct 2019 -- Iran plans to increase oil production in four oilfields shared with Iraq by nearly 60,000 barrels per day (bpd) until March 2020, according to a report by the official IRNA agency.
Zarif: Implementing HOPE initiative needs collective measure, consensus Press TV 10 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says all regional states at various levels, including experts, think-tanks, the private sector, senior officials, ministers and heads of state, must hold meetings on the Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE) proposed by Tehran to facilitate implementation of this regional initiative without need for any foreign contribution.
Army Ground Force holds unannounced drill in northwest of Iran ISNA 09 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Army Ground Force has begun an unannounced military drill in northwest of the country on Wednesday, with Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi in attendance.
Iran Army tests combat readiness with surprise drills near Turkey border Press TV 09 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Army has kicked off unannounced military drills near the border with Turkey to test the rapid deployment of its forces in various conflict scenarios, says a top general.
Iran Holds Surprise Military Drills Near Turkish Border RFE/RL 09 Oct 2019 -- Iran's army has launched unannounced military drills in the northwest of the country bordering Turkey, Iranian state media reported.
Army Cmdr says Iran ready to face threat at every level IRNA 09 Oct 2019 -- Chief Commander of Iran's Army Major General Abdul Rahim Mousavi noted that the units had a good test of speed and achievement of combat objectives in drills, saying that Iran's Armed Forces are ready for any level of threat the enemy has designed.
Iran Unveils Plans to Create Gunboats Capable of Sailing 185 km/h Amid Simmering Gulf Tensions Sputnik 09 Oct 2019 -- The Iranian navy has multiple destroyers, frigates, corvettes and submarines at its disposal, but relies mostly on small fast attack missile boats and coastal patrol vessels to keep watch over its vast coastline of over 2,000 km.
Army Comdr : Enemies do not dare to attack Iran IRNA 09 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Wednesday that enemies do not dare to attack the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Cmdr: IRGC achieves most advanced defense technology IRNA 09 Oct 2019 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Wednesday that IRGC achieved the most advanced and cutting-edge defense technology.
IRGC reach most advanced, cutting-edge defence achievements: commander ISNA 09 Oct 2019 -- Chief Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hussein Salami stressed that IRGC's defence capabilities have considerably advanced after the World Arrogance imposed cruel sanctions against Iran.
Supreme Leader says Iran never pursuing nuclear weapons IRNA 09 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday emphasized that building, keeping and utilizing nuclear weapons are banned according to the Islamic law, adding the country has never pursued nukes.
Leader: Iran won't build, store, use nukes forbidden by Islam Press TV 09 Oct 2019 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will never spend its resources on developing nuclear weapons the proliferation, stockpiling and using of which are prohibited by the religion of Islam.
Iran Blasts Nuclear Bomb Development as Wrong and Their Use As Religiously Forbidden - Reports Sputnik 09 Oct 2019 -- Earlier this year, Iran increased its uranium enrichment rate following the suspension of some of its obligations under the nuclear deal. Nevertheless, Tehran has repeatedly stressed that it is not interested in pursuing nuclear weapons.
Zarif raps any sanction on CBI as illegal IRNA 09 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that imposing any types of sanction on the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) as a governmental body is illegal, saying that the move is regarded as economic terrorism since CBI will not be able to supply food and drug any longer.
US' actions against Iranians sort of war crime: Zarif ISNA 09 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif said US' actions against Iranians are sort of war crime as it has targeted civilians in the economic war.
Era of maximum pressure has come to an end: President Rouhani ISNA 09 Oct 2019 -- Iran's President emphasized the failure of the American conspiracy to exert maximum pressure on the great Iranian nation, saying, "Today, all figures and people's spirit show that the era of maximum pressure has come to an end."
UN urged to condemn US sanctions on Iranian space bodies Press TV 09 Oct 2019 -- Iran has submitted a note of protest to the United Nations space agency demanding the body to condemn US sanctions targeting three Iranian space institutions.
Iran: Merger of military banks to complete in late Dec. Press TV 09 Oct 2019 -- Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati says the much-anticipated merger of military-linked banks will complete around late December.
Iran finds massive onshore gas field in south: Report Press TV 09 Oct 2019 -- Iran has discovered a massive onshore gas field in the country's south after a year of exploration, Fars news agency reported on Wednesday.
U.S. Says Iran Broke Promise Over Oil Tanker, Urges EU To Condemn Tehran RFE/RL 09 Oct 2019 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged the European Union to condemn Iran, saying it lied over where oil from the tanker Adrian Darya 1 would be off-loaded.
Pompeo Claims Adrian Darya 1 Tanker Offloaded Its Oil in Syria, Urges EU to 'Hold Iran Accountable' Sputnik 09 Oct 2019 -- Last month, Iran's foreign ministry said that the Adrian Darya 1, the tanker at the heart of an international controversy involving Tehran, Gibraltar, the UK and the US, had made it to its destination and sold its oil after being released by Gibraltar authorities.
Iran opposes any probable military operation in Syria ISNA 08 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the presence of US forces in Syria as illegitimate, stressing that Washington's decision to end the occupation of Syrian territories and withdraw its troops from the region should have implemented much earlier.
EU foreign policy chief calls for saving Iran nuclear deal IRNA 08 Oct 2019 -- Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative for Foreign Policy and Vice President-designate of the European Commission urged EU to preserve Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran knows how to resist in difficult times: Oil minister Press TV 08 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh says the country knows how to cope with sanctions that have restricted its direct sale of oil.
Enemies know pressure campaign against Iran has failed: President Rouhani Press TV 08 Oct 2019 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the country's enemies have realized, although not admitting it, that their "maximum pressure" campaign against the Iranian nation has been futile and should be set aside.
Reports: Chinese Energy Giant Was Under US Pressure to Exit Iran Gas Project VOA 08 Oct 2019 -- Published reports say a Chinese state energy company that appears to have pulled out of a natural gas project in Iran had been under pressure to do so because of U.S. sanctions against Tehran.
Turkey assures Iran its operation in northern Syria is 'temporary' Press TV 07 Oct 2019 -- Turkey's foreign minister has assured his Iranian counterpart that Ankara's military operation in northern Syria, which began on Monday night, is a temporary one.
Iran Unveils Kit to Turn Artillery Rockets Into Guided Missiles – Report Sputnik 08 Oct 2019 -- The system was introduced alongside a number of other armaments and was officially delivered to the Iranian armed forces during the presentation.
Iran accuses UK of delaying overdue payment of Chieftain tanks IRNA 07 Oct 2019 -- Iran accuses UK of hampering efforts and delaying the payment of Iran's debt that dates back to more than 40 years ago.
Iran'z FM: US irrelevant occupier in Syria; futile to seek its permission for security Press TV 07 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States is an "irrelevant occupier in Syria," stressing that peace will be achieved in the war-ravaged country only through respect for its territorial integrity and people?.
US is "Irrelevant Occupier in Syria" - Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif Sputnik 07 Oct 2019 -- The statement comes as US forces have reportedly left several outposts in northern Syria ahead of a Turkish offensive against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Earlier in the day, Trump tweeted that it was time to get the US out of "ridiculous endless wars".
AEOI chief says Iran to launch 2nd phase of Arak reactor soon IRNA 07 Oct 2019 -- Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi announced on Monday that Iran will launch the second phase of Arak heavy water reactor in three weeks.
Army commander says Iran gives crushing response to any threat IRNA 07 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Monday that Iran is to give a crushing response to any threat posed against the country.
Iran to claim damage over US JCPOA violation IRNA 07 Oct 2019 -- Vice President for Legal Affairs Laya Joneidi said Iranian economic sectors were requested to evaluate the damages caused by the US breach of the nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for taking legal measures to compensate for it.
Iran to separate current budget from oil revenue: Gov't spox IRNA 07 Oct 2019 -- The Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said in his weekly press conference on Monday that Iran is trying to separate the current budget of the country from oil export revenues and meet the current budget from other sources such as taxes while allocating oil revenues for development projects.
Arak reactor's secondary part operational in 3 weeks: Iran's nuclear chief Press TV 07 Oct 2019 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi says the secondary part of the Arak heavy water reactor will become operational within the next three weeks.
Iran will give crushing response to any threat: Army chief commander Press TV 07 Oct 2019 -- The chief commander of Iran's Army says the country will give a crushing response to any threat posed by enemies at any level.
Attempts to Sow Discord Between Iran and Iraq Doomed to Failure – Khamenei Sputnik 07 Oct 2019 -- Millions of Muslims from Iran will soon take part in a joint pilgrimage to the Iraqi holy cities of Najaf and Karbala to attend the religious observance of Arba'een in order to commemorate the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam. In the meantime, the death toll in Iraq's anti-government protests has already climbed to over 100 people.
Pompeo Inks New Defense Pact With Greece, Criticizes Russia, Iran, China RFE/RL 06 Oct 2019 -- The United States and Greece have signed an updated defense-cooperation pact, a move Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said was not aimed against any one nation in the region, including Turkey.
Iran's Bavar-373 air defense deters US U2 fights: Dy Min IRNA 06 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Brigade General Ghasem Taghizadeh said on Sunday that Iranian made Bavar-373 air defense system has deterred US U2 aircraft flights over the region putting an end to its twice a day flight in the region.
Enemy retreating in sign of victory for revolution: IRGC Press TV 06 Oct 2019 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the enemy is retreating in a sign of victory for revolution.
Zarif: Europeans not in a position to quit JCPOA IRNA 06 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that the Europeans are not in a position to pull out of the nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), adding that they are not legally allowed to do so.
Tehran to take next JCPOA steps if other parties fail to comply IRNA 06 Oct 2019 -- Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Behruz Kamalvandi said on Sunday that Iran will continue its remedial steps concerning the commitments to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action if the parties to the JCPOA continue with their non-compliance.
Iran to continue reducing JCPOA commitments if other sides don't take any step ISNA 06 Oct 2019 -- Spokesman for Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi said Tehran will take next steps regarding reducing nuclear commitments if other sides don't implement their commitments under Iran's nuclear deal.
Iranian, Iraqi nation connected through faith, enemy plot to sow discord will fail: Leader Press TV 06 Oct 2019 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the Iranian and Iraqi nations are connected through faith and that an enemy plot seeking to sow discord between the two will fail.
Iran to open over 3,800 MW of new power plants until next summer: Official Press TV 06 Oct 2019 -- An official from Iran's Ministry of Energy has said that the country would launch new power plants with more than 3,800 megawatts (MW) of capacity until next summer.
Europeans in no position to quit nuclear deal: Iran FM Press TV 06 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the European signatories to a nuclear deal signed between Iran and major world powers in 2015 are legally in no position to withdraw from the accord.
More steps to scale back Iran's nuclear commitments in offing: AEOI Press TV 06 Oct 2019 -- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Tehran will continue to further scale back its commitments under a nuclear deal it clinched with major world powers in 2015 if the other signatories fail to keep their side of the bargain.
Iran beefs up security, sues US over cyber attacks: Official Press TV 06 Oct 2019 -- A senior official says Iran is taking legal action against the US over repeated cyber attacks and threats, while it is putting in place robust security measures to protect its vital infrastructure.
Iran Says China Has Pulled Out Of South Pars Natural Gas Project RFE/RL 06 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says China's national petroleum company has pulled out of a $5 billion deal to help develop Iran's giant South Pars natural gas field in the Persian Gulf.
Iran replaces China's CNPC with Iranian company in South Pars: Minister Press TV 06 Oct 2019 -- Iran's oil minister has said that China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) has finally been replaced with an Iranian company in development plans for the phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, a project stalled for more two years over American sanctions imposed on Tehran.
Iran Armed Forces prepared to give firm response to any threats: Commander Press TV 05 Oct 2019 -- The head of the Iranian Army's Strategic Studies Center says the country's Armed Forces are prepared to give a firm response to enemies' threats.
Iran Unveils $1.8 Billion Project to Export Oil From Outside the Gulf to Avoid Strait of Hormuz Sputnik 05 Oct 2019 -- The pipeline will run from an oil terminal sitting deep in the Persian Gulf to a port on Iran's southern coast – which means that Iranian tankers will not need to go through the Strait of Hormuz upon the project's completion.
Microsoft: Iranian Hackers Targeted U.S. Presidential Campaign RFE/RL 04 Oct 2019 -- A hacking group allegedly linked to the Iranian government has targeted a unidentified U.S. presidential campaign, Microsoft says.
Microsoft Claims Cyber Group Targeted Accounts Related to US Presidential Campaign Sputnik 04 Oct 2019 -- The American tech company claims that it has recently seen significant cyber activity by a threat group that they call Phosphorous, which they believe originates from Iran.
Microsoft: Hackers Linked to Iran Targeted US Presidential Campaign VOA 04 Oct 2019 -- Microsoft said hackers linked to the Iranian government targeted a U.S. presidential campaign, but were not successful.
UN nuclear agency says Iran taking 'a step in the right direction' Press TV 04 Oct 2019 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Iran has taken "a step in the right direction" regarding its nuclear program but there are still issues that have not been "completely addressed."
Iran Taking 'Step In Right Direction,' IAEA Acting Chief Says RFE/RL 04 Oct 2019 -- The United Nations' nuclear watchdog says Iran has taken "a step in the right direction" with regard to questions on its nuclear program, but warns that the issues have not been "completely addressed."
IRGC Chief Commander Warns Israel to Be Wiped Off Political Maps If It Wages New War Sputnik 04 Oct 2019 -- A senior Iranian military commander hailed the country's deterrence system as one that has helped keep enemies at bay and offset economic pressures exerted on the Islamic Republic by the US and its allies over the past year.
Enemy "not brave enough" to shoot even "one blank" toward Iran: IRGC Cmdr IRNA 03 Oct 2019 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Major-General Hossein Salaami said on Thursday that the enemies of Iran are not brave enough to shoot even one blank cartridge toward Iranian borders.
Revolutionary Guard Commander Warns 'Enemy' Does Not Dare Shoot 'Even One Blank' at Iran Sputnik 03 Oct 2019 -- Earlier, amid the ongoing, months-long standoff between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf region, Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said that any foreign navy that dares to breach Iran's sea border would face a "bitter fate."
Iran unveils armored vehicle, smart robot IRNA 03 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Army unveiled five new domestically-developed achievements on Thursday, including Ruintan bullet-proof armored light vehicle and Heydar 1 smart robot.
Iran's Army unveils new tactical armored vehicles, smart robots Press TV 03 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Army's Ground Forces has unveiled their newly-build military hardware, including bullet-proof tactical vehicles and smart robots.
Iran Rolls Out Sophisticated Armoured Vehicle, Smart Robot as Regional Tensions Persist Sputnik 03 Oct 2019 -- In late August, Iran showed off its new Bavar 373 air defence system and other advanced weapons amid an escalation of tensions in the region that followed the US move to send a carrier strike group to the Middle East in May.
Iran seizes group planning to assassinate General Soleimai: IRGC IRNA 03 Oct 2019 -- Head of the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that the force has arrested a group of terrorist intending to assassinate Major-General Qasem Soleimani, the commander of IRGC Quds Force.
IRGC's intelligence unit thwarts Arab-Israeli plot to assassinate Gen. Soleimani Press TV 03 Oct 2019 -- The intelligence unit of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has thwarted an Arab-Israeli plot to assassinate Major General Qassem Soleimani, a globally famous defense strategist who played a key role in the counter-terrorism operations that led to the collapse of the Daesh terror group in Iraq and Syria.
Iran Says It Foiled 'Plot' To Kill Elite Force Commander RFE/RL 03 Oct 2019 -- Iran says it has foiled a plot by Israeli and Arab agencies to assassinate Major-General Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force, an elite unit of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
IRGC Intelligence Says Assassination Attempt on Quds Force Commander Soleimani Has Been Foiled - Reports Sputnik 03 Oct 2019 -- According to Iranian media, Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian commander who worked to assist Iraqi and Syrian forces in their battle against Daesh (ISIS)* terrorists and other extremists between 2014 and 2017, was not harmed.
Statements by Iranian Chief of Staff is Official Recognition of Tehran's Military Support for Terrorist Houthi Milishias, Yemeni Information Minister Says SPA 02 Oct 2019 -- Yemen's Information Minister Muammar Al-Iryani said that the statements made by the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri to a Chinese channel is an explicit acknowledgment and official recognition of Tehran's military support for Houthi terrorist militias.
Putin says no proof Iran was behind attack on Saudi Aramco Press TV 02 Oct 2019 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says there is no evidence Iran was responsible for a recent attack on Saudi oil facilities, adding that the United States had not presented any proof of Iran's role.
Iran's Zangeneh: Saudis exaggerating damage from Aramco attack Press TV 02 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says the impact on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities from Yemeni attacks on Sept. 14 has been blown out of proportion.
Putin: U.S. Yet To Produce Evidence Of Iran Involvement In Saudi Attacks RFE/RL 02 Oct 2019 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says that U.S. intelligence agencies have yet to give Saudi Arabia proof that Iran was involved in attacks on the country's oil industry.
IRGC chief commander warns of consequence of new military adventurism against Iran IRNA 02 Oct 2019 -- Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the Zionist Regime is no longer regarded as a threat and any mistake by this regime will lead to its being wiped out from the political geography of the world.
Outsiders source of insecurity in Persian Gulf, Iran hits back at NATO Press TV 02 Oct 2019 -- Iran has warned the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) that outsiders only cause insecurity in the Persian Gulf, after the head of the Western military alliance described the Islamic Republic's ballistic missile and nuclear energy programs as the main destabilizing factors in the region.
Iran to welcome Saudi policy change if it understands buying arms can't guarantee security: Zarif Press TV 02 Oct 2019 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will welcome Saudi Arabia's change of policy "with open arms" if it comes to the realization that it cannot buy security though arms purchases and extra-regional help.
Iran, Saudi Arabia Reportedly in Contact, Despite Official Saudi Denial VOA 02 Oct 2019 -- Iran and Saudi Arabia are reportedly in contact following a destructive drone attack on a Saudi oil refinery, despite denials from Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia gave Iraq green light to arrange meeting with Iran: Iraqi official Press TV 02 Oct 2019 -- An Iraqi official says Saudi Arabia has agreed that Iraq's Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi help set the stage for a meeting with Iran.
Iran's leader says US 'maximum pressure' has failed IRNA 02 Oct 2019 -- Iran's leader said on Wednesday that the US so-called "maximum pressure" strategy has already failed and backfired with "more problems" for the country itself.
With utmost seriousness, Iran to continue reducing JCPOA commitments: Leader ISNA 02 Oct 2019 -- The members of the High Council of the Commanders of the IRGC met with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Khamenei on Wednesday.
Leader: Iran will keep reducing JCPOA commitments until goals achieved Press TV 02 Oct 2019 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is determined to reduce more of its commitments under a 2015 multinational nuclear deal in response to the US's exit until the Islamic Republic achieves the desired results.
Khamenei Vows Iran Will Keep Reducing Nuclear Commitments Until it Reaches 'Desired Result' Sputnik 02 Oct 2019 -- Iran began reducing its observance of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal in May, citing the lack of progress from its other signatories on overcoming the crushing US sanctions placed on Tehran by Washington after the Trump administration unilaterally scrapped its commitments under the deal in 2018.
Trump failed to deceive Iran in New York: President Rouhani Press TV 02 Oct 2019 -- President Hassan Rouhani says the administration of US President Donald Trump failed to deceive Iran into holding a presidential meeting during his recent visit to New York.
Rohani: Iran Backs European Plan To Bolster Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 02 Oct 2019 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani has said Iran supports a plan by European powers to bolster a nuclear deal, which the United States withdrew from last year.
Iran's President Rouhani Says 'Mixed Messages' From Trump Administration are Unacceptable - Reports Sputnik 02 Oct 2019 -- On 1 October, the New Yorker reported that as French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to arrange a telephone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the latter refused to come out of his hotel room, leaving Trump waiting on the line.
Iran's AEOI releases statement on scaling down JCPOA commitments IRNA 02 Oct 2019 -- Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) on Wednesday issued a statement on reducing JCPOA commitments and at the same time boosting scientific and strategic nuclear activities.
President: Iranian great nation passes through sanctions powerfully IRNA 02 Oct 2019 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that despite the worst sanctions imposed by US on Iranians, they have got more powerful with bright prospects.
Araghchi calls for protecting JCPOA against US unilateralism IRNA 02 Oct 2019 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday stressed the need for the efforts to save the JCPOA against the US unilateralism, as it is currently in critical conditions.
Macron's four-point plan not containing Iran's views: Zarif ISNA 02 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif said French President Emmanuel Macron's four-article plan doesn't contain our views.
US shoots itself in foot by sanctioning Iran oil buyers Press TV 02 Oct 2019 -- Data from November trade shows rates for shipping US oil to Asia hit more than a three-year high amid American sanctions on China and Iran.
Iran Convicts Four Individuals of Spying for US, UK, Sentences One to Death Sputnik 02 Oct 2019 -- An Islamic Revolutionary Court in Iran has sentenced three individuals to prison and another to death after finding them guilty of spying for or aiding federal intelligence groups of the US and UK.
How Does It Feel? Zarif Gets No Sympathy For Not Being Able To Travel In New York RFE/RL 01 Oct 2019 -- When Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted pictures of himself video-chatting with the country's United Nations envoy, who is in a New York hospital fighting cancer, he wanted to highlight U.S. travel restrictions on him and gain sympathy at a time of heightened tensions with the United States.
Defense min says no proof of Iran's involvement in Aramco attack IRNA 01 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Tuesday that there is no proof regarding the involvement of Iran in attacking Aramco, adding the allegations are totally baseless.
Iran opposes foreign military presence in Caspian Sea IRNA 01 Oct 2019 -- Iran expressed its opposition to any foreign military presence in the Caspian Sea, saying the body of water should provide peace and friendship for its littoral states.
Iran has most powerful helicopters in the ME: Army Aviation commander ISNA 01 Oct 2019 -- Iran Army Aviation commander said the country's defence and security power is acknowledged in the world as an indisputable power.
IRGC disproved invincibility of US military: Senior Iranian general Press TV 01 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Major General Qassem Soleimani says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has successfully shattered the invincibility myth of the US military.
US use of dollar as weapon leads to economic terrorism: President Rouhani Press TV 01 Oct 2019 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the United States' use of dollar as a weapon against other countries will only lead to economic terrorism targeting the lives of ordinary people, calling for global action against American unilateralism.
Iran president refused to take Trump's call arranged by Macron: Reports Press TV 01 Oct 2019 -- In New York, President Hassan Rouhani of Iran refused to engage in a phone conversation with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, which had been secretly arranged by French President Emmanuel Macron, leaving Trump waiting on the line, US media reports say.
Iran hands death sentence, jail terms to US, UK spies: Judiciary spokesman Press TV 01 Oct 2019 -- Iran's Judiciary says a person has been handed a death sentence after being convicted of spying for the United States, while two others have been given jail terms on the same conviction.
Iran Sentences Man to Death for Spying for the CIA VOA 01 Oct 2019 -- Iran's judiciary says it has sentenced a man to death for spying for the CIA, amid rising tensions between Tehran and the U.S.

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