August 2023 - Iran Special Weapons News

Taliban Sign Multibillion-Dollar Afghan Mining Deals VOA 31 Aug 2023 -- Afghanistan's Taliban announced Thursday they have signed more than $6.5 billion worth of mining contracts with local and foreign companies from China, Iran, Turkey and Britain.
Experts Warn of Shrinking Civic Space as BRICS Expands Membership VOA 31 Aug 2023 -- Some analysts warn that the choice of countries selected for induction into the BRICS bloc suggests the grouping as a whole may be headed on a path toward decreased tolerance for public dissent and debate.
A Common BRICS Currency To Challenge The U.S. Dollar? 'A Very Far-Fetched Notion,' Expert Says RFE/RL 31 Aug 2023 -- The BRICS bloc, a group of developing countries seen as seeking to counter the United States and the West, agreed at a summit last week to admit six new countries -- Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Iran FM meets with resistance leaders in Lebanon Press TV 31 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has held an extended meeting with the leaders of the Palestinian resistance movements of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad during a sojourn in Lebanon.
Syria, Iran warn against U.S. military buildup along Syrian-Iraqi border People's Daily 31 Aug 2023 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad and his Iranian counterpart Hussein Amir-Abdollahian jointly warned on Wednesday the United States against its reported military buildup along the Syrian-Iraqi border.
Iran's Army is self-sufficient in defense equipment: Cmdr. IRNA 31 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has said that Iran's Army in supplying defense equipment enjoys self-sufficiency and it is not dependent on any foreign country.
Iran enjoys domestic air defense system: Commander IRNA 31 Aug 2023 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force enjoys domestic systems and does not require the knowledge of other countries, the Iranian army commander says.
Sabotage attacks cannot stop Iran nuclear program: AEOI chief IRNA 31 Aug 2023 -- Iran's nuclear program cannot be stopped by military attacks or sanctions, says Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami.
Iran foils 'biggest' sabotage plot against its defense industry Press TV 31 Aug 2023 -- Iranian intelligence forces have thwarted a complicated sabotage plot against the country's defense industry.
FM: Iran to continue strongly supporting Lebanon's govt., nation Press TV 31 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has highlighted the country's close and friendly relations with Lebanon, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic will continue to strongly support the Lebanese government and nation.
'Go back home'; Iran advises US forces to leave Syria Press TV 30 Aug 2023 -- Iran has advised the United States to take its military forces out of Syria, with both Tehran and Damascus warning about underway efforts by Washington and its allies to regroup terrorists in the Arab country toward achieving their goals.
Syria visit: Iranian FM reaffirms Tehran's willingness to expand ties with Damascus Press TV 30 Aug 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister has reaffirmed the country's determination to expand relations with Syria under a long-term cooperation deal signed between the two countries in May.
Iran's intelligence ministry disbands Zionist-linked terrorist cells in 4 provinces IRNA 30 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry in a statement has announced that its security forces have dismantled Zionist-affiliated cells in four provinces across the country.
Iran's Intelligence Ministry dismantles 'Zionist-terrorist' cells in four provinces Press TV 30 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says its forces have dismantled a number of terrorist cells affiliated with the Israeli regime in four provinces across the county.
Iran made nuclear progress despite 20 years of sabotage: AEOI chief IRNA 30 Aug 2023 -- Iran has developed nuclear knowledge despite two decades of sabotage in the country's industrial sites, says Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami.
Iran's nuclear energy assumes leading global status: AEOI chief ISNA 30 Aug 2023 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami referred to the malice and conspiracies of enemies against Iran's nuclear energy, stressing that despite all the enmities, Iran's nuclear energy has assumed a leading global status.
Iran already submits its bid to join BRICS Bank ISNA 30 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy, Mehdi Safari announced that Iran has already submitted its bid to join the BRICS Bank.
Iran's BRICS, SCO memberships help counter U.S. unilateralism: president People's Daily 30 Aug 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Iran's membership in BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) can help it counter U.S. unilateralism.
Iran hopes to soon finalize contract with India on Chabahar Press TV 30 Aug 2023 -- The head of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) says a revised contract with India on development projects in the Sea of Oman port of Chabahar could be finalized within a month.
'Era Of Repression': Iran Purges Ranks Of University Professors Ahead Of Protest Anniversary RFE/RL 30 Aug 2023
Lawyer For Mahsa Amini's Family Faces 'Propaganda Against The System' Trial In Tehran RFE/RL 30 Aug 2023 -- The trial has begun in Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Court of Mohammad Saleh Nikbakht -- the famed lawyer for the family of the 22-year-old Iranian woman whose death in police custody has led to months of mass protests, local media reported on August 30.
Iranian Activists Detained In Gilan Reportedly Being Pressured To Make Confessions RFE/RL 30 Aug 2023 -- The Iranian Intelligence Ministry is reportedly pressuring 12 women's rights activists detained in Gilan Province to make confessions to build fake cases against them as officials try to silence critics ahead of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini next month.
Iran's homegrown tactical air defense system can hit dozen targets at once: Military official Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- A high-ranking Iranian military official says the country's domestically-developed Tactical Sayyad (Hunter) air defense system can intercept several aerial targets at a distance of more than a hundred kilometers.
Enemy's strategy to isolate Iran fails: President Raisi ISNA 29 Aug 2023 -- Iranian President stated, "At the beginning of the government's work, many people did not believe that the government could manage the country's situation, but with the change of discourse that took place in this government based on returning to the people and being with the people and relying on internal capacities, with the participation of the people, we were able to improve the situation in a short time".
Enemy failed to isolate Iran, drive nation to despair: President Raeisi Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi says efforts by the enemies to isolate Iran and drive the Iranian people to despair have failed, whereas all indicators attest to growth and progress in the country.
Iranian Student Group Publishes Memo Showing Official Push For Gender-Segregated Classes RFE/RL 29 Aug 2023 -- A student group says officials at Ferdowsi University in the city of Mashhad have decided to segregate classes by gender for the upcoming school year.
At Least 10 Iranian Professors Dismissed For Support Of Student Protests RFE/RL 29 Aug 2023 -- Iranian authorities have dismissed at least 10 university professors who supported nationwide protests that began last September following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.
FM: Iran to promote cooperation within Asia Cooperation Dialogue, help realize its goals Press TV 28 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran will do its best to boost cooperation among the members of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) during its rotating presidency of the forum.
CSTO Invited Saudi Arabia, Iran, China, Mongolia as Observers to Exercises in Belarus Sputnik 28 Aug 2023 -- Representatives of Saudi Arabia, Iran, China and Mongolia invited as observers to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) exercises in Belarus, Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff Colonel General Anatoly Sidorov said on Monday.
Iran invited to CSTO drills in Belarus as observer IRNA 28 Aug 2023 -- Iran has been invited as an observer county to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) exercises in Belarus, Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff Colonel General Anatoly Sidorov said on Monday, Sputnik reported.
BRICS membership can bolster economic power: Iran's FM IRNA 28 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that BRICS membership can boost economic power, as well as international cooperation in a system based on multilateralism
Leader's advisor: BRICS membership foiled US policy of isolating Iran Press TV 28 Aug 2023 -- A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran's membership in the BRICS group of emerging economies has thwarted the United States policy of isolating Tehran.
Iranian President inaugurates phase 11 of South Pars gas field ISNA 28 Aug 2023 -- Iranian President stated, "Today, we should be proud that not only the country's oil industry is no longer dependent on the presence of foreign consultants, but the capabilities of the country's oil industry specialists have reached a level that today the Islamic Republic, as a powerful and technological country, is comparable to other countries, and also provides technical and engineering services, especially to the countries under sanctions of hegemons".
Iran has no more frozen funds in any country, can use its assets: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 28 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran has no more funds blocked in any country due to the US sanctions and can now utilize its own assets.
International decisions key to settlement of Arash gas field row: Iran diplomat Press TV 27 Aug 2023 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says the dispute over the Persian Gulf Arash natural gas field shared with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia can be settled "peacefully" based on international decisions.
Iran says disputed gas field with Kuwait 'not a big problem' Press TV 27 Aug 2023 -- Iran believes a dispute with neighboring Kuwait surrounding a gas field in the Persian Gulf is not a big problem as a senior diplomat says the issue can be resolved given the good relations that exist between the two countries.
General hails 'headway' in drone production, says Iran can export defense products at will Press TV 27 Aug 2023 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force says the Islamic Republic has made significant progress in production of drones and can now export its domestically-produced defense equipment to other countries.
Iran unveils homegrown Cesium-137 radionuclide as new nuclear feat Press TV 27 Aug 2023 -- Iranian nuclear experts have for the first time managed to produce Cesium-137 radionuclide which used to be imported.
Iran awards $2.7bn airport project to Chinese contractor Press TV 27 Aug 2023 -- Iran has awarded a contract to a Chinese company to develop its largest international airport, according to a senior transportation ministry official.
Iranian FM, acting FM of Afghanistan discuss Helmand water right, bilateral issues ISNA 27 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has held phone talks with Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mottaqi over bilateral issues.
Europe eyes purchase of Iranian-made drones: Military official Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- An Iranian military official says many Western countries have asked to purchase Iran's unmanned aerial vehicles.
Russia says its military ties with Iran will withstand US pressures IRNA 26 Aug 2023 -- Russia's military cooperation with Iran will continue despite pressures from the United States and its allies, says Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
Russia says it won't succumb to US dictates, military cooperation with Iran to continue Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- Russia has emphasized that the bond between Moscow and Tehran will withstand foreign pressure and the Russia-Iran military ties will go ahead regardless of US-led attempts to undermine the relation.
Iran reiterates call on Taliban to secure water share in Hirmand River Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reiterated the country's call to secure its water rights in the Hirmand River and its sources in neighboring Afghanistan.
Iran court rules US must pay $330mn in damages over Nojeh coup plot Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- An Iranian court has ruled that the United States must pay $330 million in damages to the families of the martyrs of the abortive Nojeh coup d'etat in Iran.
Iran Grapples With Exodus Of Health-Care Professionals RFE/RL 26 Aug 2023 -- Sepideh, a middle-aged doctor, left Iran to benefit from the higher wages and better living conditions offered abroad.
Iranian Forces Thwart Judiciary Lawyers' Gathering at Parliament VOA 26 Aug 2023 -- "Relevant authorities" in Iran intervened Saturday to prevent a protest in the capital, Tehran, by judiciary lawyers in front of the parliament, according to media reports.
Iranian FM lauds BRICS for taking on independent, effective global role People's Daily 25 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday hailed BRICS for playing an independent and effective role with a great willingness globally, which makes it a favorable target for Iran in pursuit of promoting multilateralism.
Iran Army launches massive drill to boost electronic warfare capabilities Press TV 25 Aug 2023 -- A massive joint electronic warfare drill of various Army units started early on Friday as domestically designed and manufactured equipment has boosted the country's prowess in electronic warfare.
Iran Launches Large-Scale Electronic Warfare Drills - Reports Sputnik 25 Aug 2023 -- The Iranian armed forces have launched a large-scale warfare exercise, involving drones and aircraft, to test various ground- and air-based electronic warfare systems and assess their performance, an Iranian news agency reported on Friday.
President Raisi stresses significance of BRICS in global economy IRNA 25 Aug 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has emphasized the importance of BRICS as a global coalition that plays a key role in economic and trade cooperation worldwide.
Iran's BRICS membership will boost financial exchanges: Deputy FM Press TV 25 Aug 2023 -- Iran's membership in the BRICS group of emerging economies can make way for the improvement of trade ties and financial exchanges among the member states, says the Iranian deputy foreign minister for economic affairs.
BRICS membership enhances Iran's political power, Raeisi says Press TV 25 Aug 2023 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran's accession to the BRICS group of leading developing countries will boost the country's political clout and economy.
Iran strives for bilateral ties rooted in mutual respect with African nations: Raeisi Press TV 25 Aug 2023 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says Tehran seeks to have relations with African countries based on mutual respect and benefit, despite Western states that only want to plunder Africa's natural resources and wealth.
Iranian Bar Associations Protest Government Moves They Say Will Erode Their Power RFE/RL 25 Aug 2023 -- Lawyers in several Iranian provinces have staged demonstrations against recent decisions made by the Islamic Consultative Assembly that they say go against the country's judicial foundation.
Iranian Army to stage large-scale electronic warfare drills Press TV 24 Aug 2023 -- Various divisions of the Iranian Army are set to launch a large-scale and joint military exercise involving electronic warfare units and featuring the country's domestically designed and manufactured radars, drones, micro aerial vehicles (MAVs) and other military equipment.
BRICS Bloc Adds Six New Members VOA 24 Aug 2023 -- The BRICS group of emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - is admitting six new members, its leaders announced Thursday on the final day of their annual summit. The group considers itself an alternative to the U.S.-led world order.
BRICS to welcome six new members, a 'historical milestone' Global Times 24 Aug 2023 -- The BRICS countries welcomed six new members from three different continents on Thursday, marking a historic milestone that underscored the solidarity of BRICS and developing countries and determination to work together for a better future, officials and experts said. The expansion of the BRICS, as a new starting point for multilateral cooperation, will play a positive role for more equitable and just global governance, experts said.
Six countries invited to join BRICS People's Daily 24 Aug 2023 -- BRICS leaders agreed on Thursday to invite six countries, namely Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, to join the group.
BRICS countries to counter hegemony amid rising multipolar world order: Putin People's Daily 24 Aug 2023 -- The BRICS group supports the rise of a multipolar world order, and opposes attempts made by some countries to assert their hegemony, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday at the 15th BRICS Summit during a virtual address.
BRICS invites Iran, five other countries to join as new members Press TV 24 Aug 2023 -- Iran has been invited to become a member of the BRICS group of emerging economies, whose leaders are in Johannesburg, South Africa, to discuss the bloc's expansion.
Johannesburg II Declaration. BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, 23 August 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Aug 2023
BRICS Expansion to 11 Nations, 37% of Global GDP Offers 'Big Boost' for Multilateralism Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- The massive new expansion of the BRICS economic bloc offers substantial opportunities, including for trade in non-dollar currencies between a vast swath of humanity and even greater investment opportunities using institutions outside of the US or Europe, an expert told Sputnik.
BRICS Sets Out Key Points in 15th Summit's Declaration Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- The three-day historic summit of BRICS — the group uniting the world's largest developing economies, transpired in the South African capital of Johannesburg. To wrap up the event, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa presented a joint declaration during the venue's final day.
BRICS Expansion Shows Policy of Unilateralism on Decline - Raisi Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- Earlier in the day, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the BRICS leaders have decided to invite Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to join the group.
Argentina, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Ethiopia Get BRICS Membership Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- The leaders of the BRICS countries believe that the time has come to use local currencies and alternative payment systems, Cyril Ramaphosa said. "There is global momentum to use of local currencies, alternative financial arrangements and alternative payment systems. As BRICS we are ready to explore opportunities for improving the stability, reliability and fairness of the global financial architecture," Ramaphosa said at the BRICS Summit media briefing. According to Ramaphosa, the admission of new members to the BRICS is the first phase of the group's expansion process.
Secretary-General's remarks at the BRICS summit UN Secretary-General 24 Aug 2023
Secretary-General's opening remarks at press encounter at BRICS Summit meeting UN Secretary-General 24 Aug 2023
At BRICS Summit, Guterres global unity call in face of 'existential' challenges UN News 24 Aug 2023 -- The UN chief on Thursday underscored the urgent need for unity and justice to tackle humanity's pressing challenges, which range from the climate crisis to economic disparities and conflicts with global implications.
President Raeisi: Iran eyes cooperation with BRICS member states Press TV 24 Aug 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Tehran seeks to promote cooperation with the member states of the BRICS group of emerging economies.
Iran officially becomes member of BRICS IRNA 24 Aug 2023 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran officially became a member of the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, the Iranian president's deputy chief of staff for political affairs has announced.
Xi congratulates Iran for becoming BRICS member, hails group expansion to have major influence on world Global Times 24 Aug 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Iran for becoming a BRICS member when meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Johannesburg on Thursday on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS Summit.
Iran's joining BRICS indicates opposition to US unilateralism: Raisi IRNA 24 Aug 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that Iran's officially joining BRICS group of emerging economies signifies the opposition to US unilateralism.
Iran earns great achievement by joining BRICS as full member, says Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 24 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahioan has praised Iran's membership in the BRICS group of emerging economies, emphasizing that the move can pave the way for the Iranian administration in its pursuit of objectives and development of macro strategies.
President Raeisi: Benefits of Iran's membership in BRICS will be 'historic' Press TV 24 Aug 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the country offers unique opportunities for member states of the BRICS group of emerging economies in the fields of trade, energy and transit.
BRICS powers welcome Iran's membership, say ready to 'deepen' ties Press TV 24 Aug 2023 -- President Xi Jinping says China is willing to boost cooperation with Iran on BRICS and other platforms, hours after the group of emerging economies formally invited the Islamic Republic to become a full member.
Iran has no more funds blocked abroad over sanctions: Deputy FM Press TV 24 Aug 2023 -- Iran has no more blocked funds in other countries because of US sanctions after funds frozen in banks in South Korea and Iraq were released under an understanding with Washington, according to a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official.
Iran's Judiciary Issues Another Warning Against Protests Over Amini's Death RFE/RL 24 Aug 2023 -- Iran's judiciary has once again warned government opponents not to take to the streets to mark the anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini next month as tensions rise a year after the 22-year-old died while in police custody for an alleged violation of the country's head scarf law.
Exclusive: Which Iranians Charged With US Offenses Could Be Freed in Iran Prisoner Swap? VOA 24 Aug 2023 -- As the United States and Iran try to finalize a prisoner deal that has taken significant steps forward this month, one element of it remains as obscure as ever: Which, if any, Iranians detained or prosecuted in the U.S. on federal charges might be traded for five Americans held by Tehran?
Prime Minister's meeting with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran India MEA 24 Aug 2023
Iran plans to launch 2 or 3 satellites by March 2024 IRNA 23 Aug 2023 -- The Iranian Minister of Defense has announced that the country plans to launch two or three satellites by the end of the Iranian calendar year, which begins on March 21, 2023.
Iran to launch at least 2 satellites this year: Defense minister Press TV 23 Aug 2023 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says Iran will launch at least two domestically-made satellites into orbit this year, [ending on March 19, 2024].
Iran manufacturing 90% of its military needs: Official IRNA 23 Aug 2023 -- Iran produces 90% of its military needs by itself and is currently among the top 10 states concerning defense industry technology at global level, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics said.
Iran-Russia defense ties deepening day by day: Commander IRNA 23 Aug 2023 -- Commander of the Ground Force of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari has stressed that Iran-Russia defense ties are deepening day after another.
Iran, Russia agree new defense agreements: Iranian commander Press TV 23 Aug 2023 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force says the country has reached new defense agreements with Russia, hailing the ever-growing military ties between the two countries.
Iranian Chief of Staff, Azerbaijani Defense Minister confer on military, security issues ISNA 23 Aug 2023 -- The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri and Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov held a phone conversation, Iranian embassy in Baku announced.
"Khorramshahr", "Haj Qasem" strategic missiles join armed forces ISNA 22 Aug 2023 -- The mass addition of strategic missiles of "Khorramshahr" and "Haj Qasem" to the armed forces began with the presence and order of the President Ebrahim Raisi.
Iran unveils 'Mohajer-10' drone with 2,000km flight range Press TV 22 Aug 2023 -- Iran unveiled the Mohajer-10 drone during a ceremony marking Defense Industry Day on Tuesday.
Iran unveils Mohajer-10 drone capable of flying for 24 hours IRNA 22 Aug 2023 -- Iran has unveiled a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is capable of flying non-stop for 24 hours.
Iran defense minister calls newly-unveiled drone 'exceptional' IRNA 22 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Minister of Defense Brigadier-General Mohammadreza Ashtiani has described the Iranian newly-unveiled home-made Mohajer 10 drone as "exceptional".
Unveiling of "Mohajer 10" drone in presence of President Raisi ISNA 22 Aug 2023 -- The Mohajer 10 drone, capable of 24 hours of continuous flight at an altitude of 24,000 feet and an operational radius of 2,000 kilometres, was unveiled in the presence of President Ebrahim Raisi.
Russia describes Iran as strategic partner ISNA 22 Aug 2023 -- Russian Ground Forces Commander Army General Oleg Salyukov described Iran as a strategic partner for Moscow.
Iranian Sunni Cleric Calls For Colleague's Release Saying It Will Ward Off Unrest RFE/RL 22 Aug 2023 -- Molavi Abdolhamid, a spiritual leader for Iran's Sunni Muslim population, has urged the country's authorities to promptly release Molavi Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi, the Sunni imam of Rask in the northeastern Iranian province of Sistan-Baluchistan.
Lawyer For Family Of Mahsa Amini Reportedly Ordered To Appear In Tehran Court RFE/RL 22 Aug 2023 -- The lawyer for the family of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Iranian woman whose death while in police custody sparked months of nationwide unrest, is due to appear in Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Court on August 29 just weeks ahead of the first anniversary of the tragedy.
Iranian military delegation arrives in Moscow to discuss issues of bilateral military cooperation in field of land forces Russia MoD 21 Aug 2023 -- A military delegation of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran led by Commander of the Ground Forces Brigadier General Kiyumars Heidari has arrived in Moscow to discuss bilateral military cooperation.
Iran, Russia army ground forces agree to boost cooperation IRNA 21 Aug 2023 -- Commander of the Ground Force of the Iranian Army Brigadier-General Kioumars Heydari has said his force is ready to expand military cooperation with the Russian ground forces.
Iran's Army ready to boost military cooperation with Russia: Commander Press TV 21 Aug 2023 -- Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari says his force is ready to boost military cooperation with Russia.
World military powers seeking to benefit from Iran's defense achievements: Top general Press TV 21 Aug 2023 -- Iran's top general says major global military powers are seeking to gain access to advanced defense capabilities acquired by the Iranian Armed Forces.
Iran says will unveil homegrown unmanned jet in coming months Press TV 21 Aug 2023 -- An Iranian Defense Ministry official says the Islamic Republic plans to unveil the unmanned version of the domestically-developed Qaher-313 (Conqueror-313) stealth fighter aircraft within the next few months.
U.S. helicopters forced to return to cruiser after Iran's warning: IRGC People's Daily 21 Aug 2023 -- U.S. helicopters were forced to return to a cruiser in the Strait of Hormuz after receiving warnings from Iran, in a recent encounter between the two sides after the U.S. started to build up its military presence in the strait, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday.
Iran warns against 'provocative' US military presence in Persian Gulf amid regional reconciliation Press TV 21 Aug 2023 -- Iran has warned against the "provocative" buildup of American forces in the Persian Gulf, saying the move comes at a time when regional countries are improving their relations.
Regional talks to secure interests of Persian Gulf nations: FM spox IRNA 21 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has hailed the "positive atmosphere" created in the region, saying dialogue between regional countries will secure the common interests of all Persian Gulf nations.
Iran's oil exports surges past pre-sanctions levels: Data Press TV 21 Aug 2023 -- New data by a major international tanker tracking service show Iran's oil exports has reached levels that were not even seen before the country came under US sanctions in 2018.
Iranian oil exports surge to 2.2 million bpd despite sanctions: Bloomberg IRNA 21 Aug 2023 -- Iran's oil exports are surging this month, swelling global flows at a time when other producers are cutting back, Bloomberg reported citing a firm that monitors satellite imagery of individual tankers.
US finally starts unloading stolen Iranian oil IRNA 21 Aug 2023 -- A cargo of Iranian crude oil that was stolen by the United States has finally begun unloading, ship tracking data show according to Reuters.
Frozen Iranian funds transferred to Swiss bank: S.Korean media Press TV 21 Aug 2023 -- South Korean media reported on Monday that Iranian funds that had been blocked in South Korea were transferred to Switzerland's central bank last week for transfer to Iran.
Iran Executes Eight More Over Past 72 Hours In Prison 'Killing Fields' RFE/RL 21 Aug 2023 -- Iran, which Amnesty International recently slammed for turning its prisons into "killing fields," has executed at least eight individuals - most of whom were incarcerated for drug offenses - in a span of three days, local activists said.
Iranian Students Report Increased Restrictions Ahead Of New School Year RFE/RL 21 Aug 2023 -- Independent student news outlets in Iran announced on August 20 that there has been a marked increase in restrictions on dormitories, especially in accommodation facilities for women, ahead of the new school year and the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini while in police custody, which sparked months of unrest.
Amnesty International Urges Protection for Iranian Protest Victims' Families RFE/RL 21 Aug 2023 -- Amnesty International has called on Iranian authorities to allow the commemoration of the first anniversary of those killed during "Women, Life, Freedom" protests in 2022 amid a campaign by security forces marked by "harassment and intimidation" against victims' families "to enforce silence and impunity."
Iran insists on water rights after 'positive' visit to Afghan river IRNA 20 Aug 2023 -- Iran's special envoy to Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi-Qomi has said a recent visit by an Iranian technical team to a hydrometric station on Helmand River signaled a "positive sign" by Kabul that it is prepared for "constructive interactions" with Tehran in resolving a long-running water dispute.
Iran self-sufficient in production of ground forces equipment: Commander IRNA 20 Aug 2023 -- The commander of the Ground Force of the Iranian Army Brigadier-General Kiumars Heidari has announced that Iran is fully self-sufficient in production of equipment needed by the force, adding that Iran does not rely on any other country for the needs of its ground forces.
Iran Army's Ground Force 'self-sufficient' in production of military equipment: Cmdr. Press TV 20 Aug 2023 -- The Iranian Army's Ground Force has reached a "very good" level of self-sufficiency in the production of essential combat equipment and bears no dependence on any foreign countries in ground defense, says Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari.
Iran Army ground force commander in Russia for bilateral talks IRNA 20 Aug 2023 -- The Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force, Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari, has arrived in Moscow at the invitation of Russia.
Iran's Army commander arrives in Moscow for bilateral talks ISNA 20 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Army Ground Forces commander Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari paid a visit to Moscow on Sunday to meet with Russian military officials.
IRGC forces US warship entering Persian Gulf to land its helicopters IRNA 20 Aug 2023 -- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) have forced a US warship entering the Persian Gulf to land their helicopters and avoid approaching the territorial waters of Iran, according to a footage published by force.
IRGC forces US helicopter carrier to ground choppers in Strait of Hormuz Press TV 20 Aug 2023 -- Video footage released by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy shows Iranian speedboats issuing warnings to a US helicopter carrier in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the warship to ground its choppers before they can enter Iran's territorial waters.
Iran interested in cementing ties with ASEAN members: President Raisi ISNA 20 Aug 2023 -- Stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to develop cooperation with Cambodia, the President said, "Iran is interested in expanding relations with ASEAN members and strengthening its regional relations with the countries of this region, including Cambodia".
Iranian president will leave for South Africa on Wednesday to attend BRICS summit Press TV 20 Aug 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi is scheduled to travel to South Africa to participate in the annual meeting of the BRICS group of emerging economies.
Iran nabs 200 Daesh terrorists plotting attacks during Arba'een march: Minister Press TV 20 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says it has arrested about 200 members of the Daesh terrorist group plotting to foment chaos and instability during the rituals of Arba'een, which marks the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).
Ayatollah Khamenei successfully guided Iran through US-led sanctions, sedition: IRGC chief Press TV 20 Aug 2023 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has successfully guided the country through economic sanctions and seditions over the past four decades.
Iran's ex-top banker accused of passing confidential information to IMF Press TV 20 Aug 2023 -- Former Central Bank of Iran (CBI) governor Abdolnasser Hemmati has been accused of supplying confidential information to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) three years ago when he was seeking to secure a multi-billion dollar loan from the fund to finance Iran's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Saudi Crown Prince accepts Iran's invitation to visit Tehran ISNA 19 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian announced that the Islamic Republic has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit Tehran.
IRGC fast attack craft can sail at speed of 110 knots: Comdr. IRNA 19 Aug 2023 -- The commander of Iran's IRGC Navy has announced that domestically-developed fast attack craft are now capable of reaching speeds of 110 nautical knots (203 km/h).
IRGC Navy fast attack craft can sail at speed of 110 knots: Commander Press TV 19 Aug 2023 -- The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the homegrown fast attack craft operated by the naval force can now sail at the speed of 110 nautical knots (203 km/h).
'IRGC, Army among top military powers thanks to their synergy' IRNA 19 Aug 2023 -- Iran's top general says cooperation and synergy between the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Islamic Republic of Iran Army have placed them among the top military powers of the region and the world.
IRGC to keep boosting missile, drone power: Top Iranian commander Press TV 19 Aug 2023 -- A top commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the elite force is making efforts to continually strengthen the Islamic Republic of Iran's missile and drone power.
IRGC rangers defuse terrorist attempts on Ashura, Tasu'a days: Cmdr. IRNA 19 Aug 2023 -- Rangers of the Islamic Republic Guards Corps (IRGC) have neutralized terrorist attempts in Iran on Ashura and Tasu'a days, according to the commander of IRGC Ground Force.
Iran Arrests Activists Before Anniversary of Amini's Death VOA 19 Aug 2023 -- The number of detainees in Iran's Gilan province has risen to 13 after the apprehension reported Friday of 12 people on charges related to "activities against national security," Azizollah Maleki, the commander of Gilan's Law Enforcement Force, said.
Ambassador: China-Iran cooperation at its best Press TV 19 Aug 2023 -- Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua says his country's cooperation with Iran is at its best in various fields, voicing hope that both sides will further improve ties.
Iran begins manufacturing its 'most modern, accurate' satellite Press TV 18 Aug 2023 -- The Iranian Space Organization (ISA) has announced the launch of the production process of "Pars-3," the country's "most modern and accurate" satellite.
Iran arrests Daesh-linked 'most pivotal' supporter of Shah Cheragh terrorist attack Press TV 18 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says it has arrested a Daesh-linked suspect that played the "most pivotal" supporting role in the recent deadly terrorist attack on the Shah Cheragh shrine in the southern city of Shiraz.
Raisi lauds IRGC's role in safeguarding region IRNA 18 Aug 2023 -- If it were not for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) presence in the region, Takfiri terrorism would take control of Europe today, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said.
Amirabdollahian: Saudi officials' views different from past IRNA 18 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that he has found Saudi authorities with different approach than the past, adding that the Saudis are willing to open new chapter in bilateral relations.
Amirabdollahian describes meeting with Saudi counterpart as constructive IRNA 18 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has described his meeting with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan as positive and constructive.
Saudi Arabia begins preliminary work on 'long-term cooperation deal' with Iran: FM Press TV 18 Aug 2023 -- On his way back from a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the kingdom has directed the launch of preliminary steps towards devising a "long-term cooperation agreement" with the Islamic Republic.
Iran FM, Saudi crown prince hold 'frank, direct and fruitful' talks in Jeddah Press TV 18 Aug 2023 -- Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have held "frank and fruitful" talks in Jeddah.
Nuclear chief says 'much demand' for Iran's heavy water across world Press TV 18 Aug 2023 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has highlighted the Islamic Republic's achievements in the nuclear industry in recent years, saying Iran's heavy water is much sought-after across the world due to its high level of quality.
Iranian Officials Accuse 12 Activists Of Plotting To Hold Events For Anniversary Of Amini's Death RFE/RL 18 Aug 2023 -- Iranian police have accused 12 women's rights activists arrested earlier this week of "acting against national security" by planning and coordinating events ahead of the anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, who died while in police custody, sparking a year of nationwide unrest.
Iran Army will continue to expand drone achievements: Senior commander Press TV 17 Aug 2023 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Army will continue to expand its drone and military warfare achievements in order to match future deterrence needs, says a top commander of the Army.
Supreme Leader: Enemy seeking to tarnish image of IRGC IRNA 17 Aug 2023 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned of enemy plots to tarnish the image of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) due to its tremendous influence.
Ayatollah Khamenei warns of enemies' plot to tarnish image of IRGC, Basij volunteer forces Press TV 17 Aug 2023 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warns of enemies' attempts to tarnish the image of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and Basij volunteer forces.
Tehran, Riyadh seeking new chapter in bilateral relations: Saudi FM IRNA 17 Aug 2023 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan says that his country and Iran are looking forward to a new chapter in their bilateral relations, based on brotherhood, mutual respect, and shared interests.
Iran FM holds 'important' talks on first visit to Saudi Arabia in years Press TV 17 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says he held "fruitful and important talks" in Riyadh Thursday, marking the first trip to the kingdom by Tehran's top diplomat in years.
President Raeisi, Putin discuss Iran's BRICS membership, bolstering ties Press TV 17 Aug 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, have discussed Iran's future membership of the BRICS grouping of emerging economies and possible ways to strengthen economic cooperation.
Iran intelligence forces bust sabotage team in northern province of Gilan Press TV 17 Aug 2023 -- Iranian intelligence forces have disbanded a sabotage team in the northern province of Gilan whose members were affiliated with foreign spy agencies and planning to foment unrest on the anniversary of the foreign-backed riots of 2022.
Iran Detains Prominent Women's Rights Activists As Anniversary Of Amini's Death Nears RFE/RL 17 Aug 2023 -- Iranian security forces have detained nine prominent women's rights activists in various cities in the northern province of Gilan as authorities continue a crackdown ahead of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini while in police custody for allegedly violating the country's head scarf law.
Iran calls for formation of inclusive government in Afghanistan ISNA 16 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with Deputy Secretary General and Special Envoy of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Afghanistan, Tariq Ali Bakheet, discussing the latest developments in Afghanistan.
Iran, IAEA on right path of cooperation: Amir-Abdollahian ISNA 16 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and the EU Foreign Policy Chief, Josep Borrell held a phone conversation, discussing some topics of mutual interest, including the Niger crisis, the Ukraine war, the relations between Iran and the EU, as well as the removal of sanctions.
Deputy Defenсe Minister of the Russian Federation and Deputy Chief of General Staff of Iran discuss issues of military-technical cooperation Russia MoD 15 Aug 2023 -- Today, at the 11th Moscow Conference on International Security, Deputy Minister of Defence of Russia Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin discussed military and military-technical cooperation with First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh.
Q&A: Why Iranian Drones Are Appealing to Belarus, Bolivia VOA 12 Aug 2023 -- Iran is getting a boost to its status as an international arms supplier.
A Russian Factory Is Using Underage Workers To Assemble Iranian 'Suicide' Drones Destined For Ukraine RFE/RL 12 Aug 2023 -- A polytechnic school in Russia's Tatarstan, a region some 900 kilometers east of Moscow, is using manufacturing facilities that are part of a nearby special economic zone to assemble Iranian attack drones and are increasingly turning to underage students as la borers, many of whom often work in exploitative conditions.
U.S. Journalist Formerly Imprisoned In Iran Says Transfer Of Americans Indicates 'Further Interaction' Is Possible RFE/RL 11 Aug 2023 -- An American journalist who was imprisoned in Iran for more than a year in 2015-16 says the transfer of five Americans from a prison in Tehran to house arrest is an indication that there could be further interaction between Washington and Tehran.
U.S. Prisoners Moved From Iranian Prison Amid Reports Of Prisoner Swap RFE/RL 11 Aug 2023 -- Five U.S. citizens imprisoned in Iran on charges of collaborating with a hostile government have been transferred from Evin prison in Tehran to an unspecified hotel amid reports that the United States and Iran have reached a deal on a prisoner swap.
Iran Places 5 US Prisoners in House Arrest, to Get $6B Frozen in Seoul VOA 10 Aug 2023 -- Iran confirmed Thursday that it has placed five American prisoners under house arrest in exchange for billions of dollars frozen in South Korea, a development that comes as Tehran for months has indicated it is open to a prisoner swap with Washington.
Interview: Kirby Says 'Difficult to Say' How Long Until Americans Return From Iran VOA 10 Aug 2023 -- National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says it's "difficult to say" how long it will take for the Americans released from prison and now under house arrest in Iran to return to the United States.
Statement from National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the Status of Unjustly Detained Americans in Iran The White House 10 Aug 2023
Pakistan: Gas Pipeline Project With Iran on Track VOA 09 Aug 2023 -- Pakistan said Wednesday it is "actively engaged" with Iran to try to dissuade it from pursuing international arbitration over constructing a major gas pipeline to link the two nations, rejecting recent media claims that the multibillion-dollar project has been shelved.
Iran develops technology to manufacture supersonic cruise missiles: Report Press TV 09 Aug 2023 -- Military experts and technicians at the Iranian Defense Ministry have reportedly developed the technology to domestically design and manufacture a sophisticated cruise missile capable of traveling at high supersonic speeds.
Iran submits documents to IAEA on two disputed sites IRNA 09 Aug 2023 -- The Islamic Republic has submitted documents to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding the two remaining sites where the agency had alleged traces of enriched uranium were found, Iran's nuclear chief has announced.
US Treasury secretary tasked with war on Iran: IRGC deputy chief IRNA 09 Aug 2023 -- The deputy chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the American official responsible for the war against Iran is the Treasury secretary rather than the defense secretary.
Iran to build petrochemical complex in oil-rich Khuzestan IRNA 09 Aug 2023 -- Iran will soon begin construction of a new chemical and petrochemical complex in Omidiyeh City, Khuzestan Province, according to a top official.
Press release on Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov's consultations in Tehran Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Aug 2023
Pakistan to increase electricity imports from Iran IRNA 08 Aug 2023 -- Pakistan's government has announced that it will enhance imports of electricity from Iran to expand mutual cooperation in the energy sector.
Pakistan to increase electricity imports from Iran Press TV 08 Aug 2023 -- Pakistan's finance ministry says the country will increase its electricity imports from Iran to respond to growing demand for power in the country, especially in its key ocean port of Gwadar.
Canada sanctions Iranian regime for activities that gravely threaten international peace and security Canada 08 Aug 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. This is the 13th package of sanctions imposed by Canada against the Iranian regime since October 2022. It builds on Canada's efforts to align with designations announced by the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Russia diplomat doubts JCPOA will ever be fully restored IRNA 08 Aug 2023 -- Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said the future of the Iran nuclear deal lies in the hands of the United States and Europe, expressing doubt that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as the deal is officially known, will ever be fully restored.
Russia: US to blame for JCPOA implementation failure Press TV 08 Aug 2023 -- Iran and Russia commonly consider the US to be responsible for the problems that have faced the proper implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal between the Islamic Republic and world countries, the Russian foreign ministry has cited the countries' officials as saying.
Iran producing heavy water derivatives: Nuclear chief IRNA 08 Aug 2023 -- The Islamic Republic is successfully producing heavy water derivatives, a groundbreaking achievement in nuclear technology and medical research, Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has announced.
Iran has no pre-conditions for prisoner exchange: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 08 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Islamic Republic views the issue of prisoner exchange with other countries as a humanitarian move, stressing that Tehran has no pre-conditions in this regard.
Iran can boost ties with BRICS despite sanctions: Deputy FM Press TV 08 Aug 2023 -- The deputy foreign minister for economic affairs says Iran can establish relations with the BRICS group of emerging economies despite being subject to illegal US sanctions.
Iran, BRICS already engaged in practical partnership: FM IRNA 08 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the practical partnership between Iran and the BRICS group has already begun in transportation cooperation, including the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC).
Iran views BRICS as a meaningful partner: Deputy FM IRNA 08 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari has said that the BRICS group is one of the meaningful partners of the Islamic Republic because of the capacities of its member states.
U.S. Forces Arrive to Support Deterrence Efforts at Strait of Hormuz DoD News 07 Aug 2023 -- Sailors and Marines with the Navy's Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in the Middle East yesterday as part of a pre-announced deployment to support deterrence efforts in the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere, said Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder.
3,000 Sailors and Marines Arrive in Middle East aboard USS Bataan, USS Carter Hall CENTCOM 07 Aug 2023 -- More than 3,000 U.S. Sailors and Marines of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in the Middle East, Aug. 6, as part of a pre-announced Department of Defense deployment.
US deploys over 3,000 sailors, Marines to West Asia under pretext of maritime security Press TV 07 Aug 2023 -- The US Navy has deployed more than 3,000 sailors and Marine forces to West Asia under the pretext of protecting ships and vessels crossing the main waterways in the strategic region.
Iran FM on Tokyo visit: Japan PM throws weight behind JCPOA, ready to help its revival Press TV 07 Aug 2023 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Tokyo supports the talks aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and is ready to help the sides in this regard.
FM Amir-Abdollahian pursuing case of blocked funds in Japan: Spokesman Press TV 07 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic is pursuing the release of Iranian funds frozen in Japan due to US sanctions, adding that Tokyo has repeatedly announced its readiness to repatriate them.
Iran to keep up work to secure release of assets blocked abroad: Spox IRNA 07 Aug 2023 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has said that the country will continue works on securing the release of frozen assets in different countries including in Japan.
JCPOA revival needs full return of all sides to commitments: FM IRNA 07 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has announced that a favorable outcome of the talks aimed at reviving Iran's nuclear deal with world powers, technically known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), will be achieved only after all parties to the deal fully commit to their obligations.
IRGC spokesman: Iran will respond in kind to any US action, mischief in region Press TV 07 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned the United States against any act of mischief in the region, including seizure of ships.
Qadir, Nasir cruise missiles handed over to IRGC Navy ISNA 06 Aug 2023 -- The Qadir and Nasir cruise missiles, manufactured by Iran's Defense Ministry, were handed over to the IRGC Navy on Sunday.
IRGC adds Ghadir, Nasir cruise missiles to naval fleet Press TV 06 Aug 2023 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has taken delivery of Ghadir and Nasir cruise missiles developed at the Defense Industries Organization, a subsidiary of Iran's Defense Ministry.
High seas belong to all nations: Iranian Supreme Leader ISNA 06 Aug 2023 -- In a meeting with the commander, crew, and families of the 86th Flotilla of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy on Sunday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei described their successful and honorable mission around the globe as a result of great effort, strong determination, self-confidence, designing power, advanced military knowledge, efficient management skills and "courage and endurance in the face of difficulties."
Iranian Navy proved high seas belong to all nations: Ayatollah Khamenei Press TV 06 Aug 2023 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed the round-the-globe mission by the Iranian Navy's 86th flotilla of warships.
Iran's electricity consumption breaks all-time record IRNA 06 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Electricity Industry Spokesperson Mustafa Rajabi has said that the electricity usage in the country has broken a record.
Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant's output exceeds 60 bn kW/h: AEOI chief Press TV 06 Aug 2023 -- Total electricity produced at Iran's only nuclear power plant after some 12 years of activity has reached 60 billion kilowatt hours (kw/h), according to the country's nuclear chief.
US claims on Iran's nuclear program 'repetition of a big lie': FM spox IRNA 06 Aug 2023 -- Claims against Iran's nuclear program by the United States, as the only country that has used nuclear weapons, are a deliberate repetition of a big lie, says Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman.
Iran, resistance front facing full-scale media world war: IRGC chief Press TV 06 Aug 2023 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran and the resistance front are facing a "media world war" with the West that spans all across the globe.
'Missile defense systems, drones delivered to IRGC Navy' IRNA 05 Aug 2023 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says his force has taken delivery of sophisticated missile defense systems, drones, and equipment for electronic warfare.
IRGC Navy receives hundreds of strategic systems, equipment IRNA 05 Aug 2023 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has received hundreds of new strategic systems and equipment in a ceremony.
IRGC Navy takes delivery of sophisticated homegrown missile systems, drones Press TV 05 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has taken delivery of sophisticated homegrown missile systems, unmanned aerial vehicles and armament featuring state-of-the-art technologies suitable for electronic warfare.
Security of Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman has nothing to do with US: Top commander Press TV 05 Aug 2023 -- A senior Iranian military commander says security of the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean has nothing to do with the United States.
Iran's naval sphere of influence now stretches across all international waters, says IRGC chief Press TV 05 Aug 2023 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says any spot in international waters and high seas is now within the naval sphere of influence of the Islamic Republic.
Water Shortage Fans Discontent In Iranian City Of Tabriz RFE/RL 05 Aug 2023 -- A sustained shortage of drinking water in the Iranian city of Tabriz has led to widespread public discontent as the country suffers through a major heat wave that forced the government to declare two days of holiday earlier this week.
Criticism of Raisi Government Mounts in Iran VOA 05 Aug 2023 -- As the government of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi ends its second year, media around the country are evaluating its performance — largely concluding that not only have the economic objectives gone unfulfilled, but that it also has taken "regressive measures" reminiscent of the past.
Iran capable of transmitting 1 bcm/d of gas to different areas: Official IRNA 05 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Gas Transmission Company (IGTC) is capable of transmitting as much as 1 billion cubic meters per day (bcm/d) of gas to different parts of the country, IGTC managing director announced.
Iran FM, Pakistan army chief discuss expansion of bilateral ties IRNA 04 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and exchanged views on the latest developments and bilateral cooperation.
Iran, Pakistan ramp up annual trade to $2.3 billion: Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 04 Aug 2023 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that the annual trade between Iran and Pakistan has reached 2.3 billion dollars in recent years despite various restrictions and obstacles.
Iran sees no restriction on expansion of ties with Pakistan, says FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 04 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Islamic Republic observes absolutely no restriction on the expansion of all-out relations and cooperation with neighboring Pakistan in areas of common interest.
Iran urges Palestinian unity amid deadly clashes in Lebanon camp Press TV 03 Aug 2023 -- Iran has expressed concerns about fatal clashes at a refugee camp in Lebanon that have pitted Palestinian groups against each other, urging the Palestinians to close ranks in the face of the Israeli enemy.
US says working with Iraq on transfer of blocked Iranian funds IRNA 03 Aug 2023 -- Washington says it is in contact with the Iraqi government to ensure that Iran's frozen assets, amounting to $10 billion worth of energy debts, can be transferred to the country "consistent with US sanctions."
IRGC Ground Force busts terror team in Sistan and Baluchestan Press TV 03 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has managed to bust a team of terrorists in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan close to the border with Pakistan.
Iran Exerts Pressure On Popular Start-Ups To Police Their Own Employees On Hijab Law RFE/RL 03 Aug 2023 -- Authorities in Iran are expanding their reach in their efforts to enforce compliance with the country's strict hijab law by pushing popular start-up companies to police their younger, tech-savvy employees.
Number Of Politically Motivated Executions Rising In Iran, Rights Group Says RFE/RL 03 Aug 2023 -- The U.S.-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) says politically motivated executions in Iran are increasing "dramatically" as authorities use capital punishment as a "tactic of intimidation and retribution" amid a wave of unrest that has posed the biggest threat to the Islamic leadership since the revolution in 1979.
Exclusive: Canada Acknowledges Families' Request That ICC Probe Iran's 2020 Downing of Ukrainian Airliner VOA 03 Aug 2023 -- Canada is publicly acknowledging for the first time that families, including Canadians, who lost loved ones when Iran shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet in 2020, have asked the International Criminal Court to take action.
Iran, Pakistan Discuss Ways to Complete Gas Pipeline Bypassing US Sanctions VOA 03 Aug 2023 -- Iran announced Thursday its readiness to help urgently complete and operationalize a long-delayed multibillion dollar pipeline to export natural gas to neighboring Pakistan.
Closure of Iran's Rajaei-Shahr Prison Confirmed by Judiciary VOA 03 Aug 2023 -- Iran's justice ministry and an independent human rights monitor on Thursday confirmed the closure of Rajaei-Shahr Prison and the transfer to other facilities of about 300 inmates, a portion of whom are political prisoners and detainees held without charge following nationwide protests.
IRGC Navy receives Qadir, Fath-360 missiles IRNA 02 Aug 2023 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has received the Qadir cruise missile and the Fath-360 ballistic missile equipped with artificial intelligence (AI).
Iran Deploys Warships With 600 Km Range Missiles on Board During Snap Gulf Drills Sputnik 02 Aug 2023 -- Only two days earlier, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif dropped hints about the Islamic Republic's plans to unveil "new strategic systems and capabilities" for maritime defense.
What happened on first day of IRGC naval exercises? IRNA 02 Aug 2023 -- The first day of the naval exercises of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) kicked off on Wednesday morning in Abu Musa island while featuring the Qadir cruise missile system, unmanned vessels equipped with artificial intelligence (AI), and the Fath ballistic missile.
Iran's IRGC naval wargame kicks off in Persian Gulf IRNA 02 Aug 2023 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy on Wednesday started a naval wargame in Iran's Abu Musa isand focusing on strong defense for Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.
IRGC Navy holds drills in Persian Gulf in defense of triple islands Press TV 02 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has launched drills to show its power and combat defense readiness in protecting the security of the Persian Gulf as well as the country's islands.
Iran's nuclear chief hails efforts to counter 'false narratives' IRNA 02 Aug 2023 -- Mohammad Eslami, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, has lauded the Iranian government for countering a disinformation campaign by adversaries to tarnish public opinion about the country's nuclear activities.
Iran's Amir-Abdollahian praises 'new chapter' in Tehran-Islamabad ties as he arrives in neighboring Pakistan Press TV 02 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has arrived in Pakistan at the head of a high-ranking delegation as he praised a "new chapter" in bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries.
Iran Reportedly Preparing For Further Protests As Amini Anniversary Nears RFE/RL 02 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) appears to be preparing measures to ward off the possibility of renewed unrest as the one-year anniversary aproaches of the death of Masha Amini, who died in September 2022 while in police custody for an alleged hijab violation.
Iran to repair 5 GW of Syria's power plants: Minister Press TV 01 Aug 2023 -- Iran has agreed to Syria's request for carrying out repairs on 5 gigawatts (GW) of electricity generation capacity in the Arab country hat has been damaged in its decade-long war with foreign-backed militants, according to Iranian Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian.
Iran works to revive nuclear deal for national interests despite distrust of U.S. People's Daily 01 Aug 2023 -- Iran said on Monday it would push forward negotiations on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal for its national interests, not on trust in the United States, the official news agency IRNA reported.
Iran announces closures to protect people from heatwave IRNA 01 Aug 2023 -- The Iranian government has announced a two-day closure of the offices and businesses to protect the people from an unprecedented heatwave in the county.
Scorching heat causes two days of closures across Iran Press TV 01 Aug 2023 -- The Iranian government has ordered two days of closures across the country to protect people from health conditions that could be caused by scorching summer heat.
Protests In Southeastern Iran As Water Crisis Deepens RFE/RL 01 Aug 2023 -- Iranians living in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan staged a protest on July 31, criticizing the government's failure to deal with an escalating water crisis, sandstorms, and the unfulfilled water rights of the Helmand River as a drought in the region reaches a "super-critical" stage.
IRGC chief warns of enemy plots to cause sedition on anniversary of last year's riots Press TV 01 Aug 2023 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned of a new plot by enemies to stir unrest in the country on the anniversary of the riots that broke out following the death of a young Iranian woman last year.
Two Iranian Journalists Sentenced As Media Clampdown Continues RFE/RL 01 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Court has sentenced two female journalists, Saeedeh Shafiei and Nasim Soltanbeigi, to prison terms and imposed social restrictions on them, marking a continued clampdown on press freedom in the country.

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