September 2024 - Iran Special Weapons News

Pezeshkian: Joint Iran-Russia projects key to countering sanctions Press TV 30 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the implementation of critical projects between Iran and Russia will produce a huge capacity to counter cruel Western sanctions against the two countries.
Iran expects Hezbollah to carry out any retaliation for Nasrallah's death VOA 30 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has urged Muslims to stand by Lebanon's Hezbollah militia "with their resources and help," but analysts say it's unlikely that Iran will retaliate directly on Israel for the airstrike that killed its prime regional ally, Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, and his lieutenants.
Iran Faces Dilemma As It Weighs Response To Hezbollah Leader's Killing RFE/RL 30 Sep 2024 -- Iran faces a major dilemma after Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, a key ally of Tehran, in air strikes in Lebanon on September 27.
Pezeshkian: Joint Iran-Russia projects key to countering sanctions Press TV 30 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the implementation of critical projects between Iran and Russia will produce a huge capacity to counter cruel Western sanctions against the two countries.
Iran's top general: Martyrdom of Resistance leaders won't stop fight against Zionism Press TV 30 Sep 2024 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says the martyrdom of Resistance fighters and commanders will not stop the struggle against arrogant powers and the global Zionist system.
Blood of Nasrallah, companions will turn into bulwark against tyranny: Iran president Press TV 30 Sep 2024 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran says the world should know that the blood of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and his companions will continue to boil and turn into a bulwark against tyranny and oppression.
Iran: Israel will be punished; we'll cut off aggressor's hands Press TV 30 Sep 2024 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says none of Israel's crimes will go unanswered and the regime will be punished for various criminal acts it has committed.
Army cmdr. warns Israel: Wait for Iran, Resistance Front response to Nasrallah's assassination Press TV 30 Sep 2024 -- The chief commander of the Iranian Army calls on Israel "to be ready," saying that the regime should await the Islamic Republic and the regional Axis of Resistance's response to its recent assassination of Hezbollah's Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Nasrallah's blood will continue to boil against oppression: Pezeshkian IRNA 30 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has visited Hezbollah's office in Tehran to pay tribute to Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of the Lebanese resistance movement who was martyred by the Israeli regime on Friday.
Enemy should await response to Nasrallah assassination, says Iran top army cmdr. IRNA 30 Sep 2024 -- Top Commander of the Iranian Army Major General Abdurrahim Mousavi has said that the Israeli regime should await a response from Iran and the resistance front to the assassination of Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Iran: Israeli attack on 'civilian infrastructure' in Yemen breaches UN Charter Press TV 30 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani has strongly condemned the Israeli strikes against Yemen's "civilian infrastructure" such as a power plant and fuel tanks.
Iran, Oman kick off first joint ground military maneuver IRNA 30 Sep 2024 -- The first joint ground military maneuver between the Ground Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army and the Ground Force of the Sultanate of Oman has started.
President Pezeshkian: Iran will stand against cruelty and crime with strength IRNA 30 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian underlined that if the arrogant powers think that with the assassination of the generals and fighters of the resistance, the war against cruelty, aggression and crime will remain on the ground, they are totally wrong and "we will stand against cruelty and crime with strength and we are sure that our brothers and all the Muslims and free people of the world do not remain silent in the face of oppression".
Zionist enemy should worry about its future ahead: Iran FM IRNA 30 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi considered the US to be a definite accomplice in the crimes of the Zionist regime, and said that in the future, "we will see that more young people will join the resistance with greater strength, and the Zionist enemies will not be happy that they have struck a blow, but rather the have to be worried about the future that awaits them".
Hezbollah says senior commander assassinated in Israeli air raid on Beirut Press TV 29 Sep 2024 -- A prominent leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah movement Sheikh Nabil Qaouk has been assassinated in an Israeli airstrike on Southern Beirut, the resistance has confirmed.
Iran urges swift action by Islamic countries to support Lebanon IRNA 29 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Vice-president Mohammad Reza Aref says Islamic countries should take swift and effective measures to support Lebanon and Palestine in the wake of inaction and lack of determination by the international community to resolve the crises they face.
Araghchi: Blood of Nasrallah promises victory of truth over falsehood IRNA 29 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the blood of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will definitely be promising victory of truth against falsehood.
Iran ready to provide relief to injured people in Lebanon: Pezeshkian IRNA 29 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the Iranian Ministry of Health and all the country's aid agencies are prepared to provide relief to those injured in the recent Zionist airstrikes in Lebanon.
Iran condemns Israeli regime's attack on Yemen's Hudaydah IRNA 29 Sep 2024 -- Iran has condemned a fresh attack by the Zionist regime of Israel on Yemen's port of Hudaydah which led to damage on fuel storage facilities and a power plant in the region.
Iran will respond to Nasrallah assassination in due time: Zarif IRNA 29 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has said the Islamic Republic will respond to the Israeli assassination of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah at the "appropriate time".
Unacceptable crimes: Iran president vows 'decisive' response to criminal Israel Press TV 29 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says it is imperative for Tehran to give a "decisive" response to the criminal Israeli regime.
Israeli assassination of top Iranian general will not go unanswered: FM Araghchi Press TV 29 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has vowed that the Israeli assassination of Brigadier General Abbas Nilforushan, the Deputy Commander for Operations of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), will not go unanswered.
Iran calls for emergency UNSC meeting to address Israeli aggression after Nasrallah's assassination Press TV 29 Sep 2024 -- Iran calls on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to convene an emergency meeting to address the Israeli regime's ongoing deadly aggression across the region, which recently led to the assassination of Hezbollah's Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Iran's space technology leap amid yoke of sanctions Press TV 29 Sep 2024 -- Iran's comprehensive scientific roadmap has set aerospace as a top priority goal in the country's science and technology system given the role it plays in the development of other priority technologies.
Commander of Iran's Navy meets with his Chinese counterpart IRNA 29 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Navy Commander Admiral Shahram Irani met and talked with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Hu Zhongming.
Israeli assassination of IRGC Cmdr. will not go unanswered: Iran FM IRNA 29 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Israeli assassination of Brigadier General Abbas Nilforushan, a senior Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) commander, will not go unanswered.
IRGC confirms Iran's military advisor martyred in Israeli airstrike IRNA 29 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) confirms its military advisor Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan has been martyred in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut.
Who was Abbas Nilforushan, senior IRGC commander martyred with Nasrallah in Beirut? Press TV 29 Sep 2024 -- Brigadier General Abbas Nilforushan, the Deputy Commander for Operations of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), was martyred in an Israeli airstrike on Friday in Beirut, alongside Hezbollah's leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the IRGC confirmed in a statement.
Iran president: Israeli regime main cause of regional instability IRNA 29 Sep 2024 -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Israeli regime is the cause of instability in West Asia as it continues to kill and assassinate people thanks to the support it receives from the United States.
Iran mission's response to Netanyahu's speech at UNGA IRNA 28 Sep 2024 -- The first secretary of the Islamic Republic representative mission to the United Nations has responded to the remarks of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) meeting.
Netanyahu must have been prosecuted rather than speak at UN: Iran FM IRNA 28 Sep 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister says Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu must have been prosecuted for his crimes instead of being allowed to speak at the UN.
Former FAA Contractor Indicted for Illegally Acting as an Agent of the Iranian Government US Dept. of Justice 27 Sep 2024 -- Former Federal Aviation Administration contractor, Abouzar Rahmati, 42, a naturalized U.S. citizen and resident of Great Falls, Virginia, was indicted for acting and conspiring to act as an agent of the Iranian government in the United States without prior notice to the Attorney General. He made his initial appearance in the District of Columbia today this afternoon.
Iran strongly condemns terrorist attacks by Zionist regime on suburbs of Beirut IRNA 27 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned the brutal and terrorist air attack of the Zionist regime on several residential buildings in the suburbs of Beirut on Friday afternoon.
Araghchi criticizes US policies impeding UNSC resolution on situation in Lebanon IRNA 27 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized the US policies which has hindered the issuance of a resolution by the UN Security Council in mere condemnation of the Zionist attacks in Lebanon.
Iran FM Spox holds US responsible for Israeli crimes in Palestine, Lebanon IRNA 27 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has held the US accountable for the Zionist regime's crimes against people of Palestine and Lebanon.
Iran not to stand idly against a full-blown war in Lebanon: Araghchi IRNA 27 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Iran will not stand idly in the face of an all-out war in Lebanon.
Araghchi: Destruction Palestinian resistance, Hamas was nothing but an illusion IRNA 27 Sep 2024 -- In a speech at the meeting of the Palestine Committee of Foreign Ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the recent developments in Palestine and the resistance in Gaza and the West Bank once again show that the idea of destruction of the Palestinian resistance movement and Hamas, as a liberation movement formed against the occupation, was nothing but an illusion.
Pezeshkian: Attacks on Beirut once again revealed nature of Israeli regime's state terrorism Press TV 27 Sep 2024 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian strongly condemns the Israeli regime's earlier deadly attacks against the Lebanese capital Beirut.
FM spox: Israeli attacks on Beirut 'clear war crime'; US complicit, should be accountable Press TV 27 Sep 2024 -- The Foreign Ministry vehemently condemns the Israeli regime's earlier airstrikes against the Lebanese capital Beirut, considering the United Sates to be complicit in the aggression through its provision of the ammunition.
Iran says Israel deadly airstrike on Beirut 'game-changing escalation' Press TV 27 Sep 2024 -- Iran's embassy in Lebanon says Israel's major attack on Beirut's southern suburbs of Dahiya represents a dangerous escalation that changes the rules of the game.
UNSC, under US pressure, failed to condemn Israeli aggression against Lebanon: FM Press TV 27 Sep 2024 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi considers the US's pro-Israeli policy to be behind the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)'s failure to condemn the regime's deadly aggression against Lebanon.
Iran will not be indifferent to full-scale war on Lebanon, says FM Araghchi Press TV 27 Sep 2024 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has taken a swipe at the international community over its failure to stop Israeli atrocities, stressing that Iran will not be indifferent to an all-out war on Lebanon.
Three IRGC Cyber Actors Indicted for 'Hack-and-Leak' Operation Designed to Influence the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election US Dept. of Justice 27 Sep 2024 -- The Justice Department today announced the unsealing of an indictment charging Iranian nationals, and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) employees, Masoud Jalili, 36, also known as, مسعود جلیلی, Seyyed Ali Aghamiri, 34, also known as, سید علی آقامیری, and Yaser Balaghi, 37, also known as, یاسر بلاغی (the Conspirators), with a conspiracy with others known and unknown to hack into accounts of current and former U.S. officials, members of the media, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals associated with U.S. political campaigns.
Treasury Sanctions Iranian Regime Agents Attempting to Interfere in U.S. Elections US Treasury 27 Sep 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designatedseven individuals as part of a coordinated U.S. government response to Iran's operations that sought to influence or interfere in the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections. Iranian state-sponsored actors undertook a variety of malicious cyber activities, such as hack-and-leak operations and spear-phishing, in an attempt to undermine confidence in the United States' election processes and institutions and to interfere with political campaigns. The designations undertaken today pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13848, complement law enforcement actions taken by the Department of Justice against a variety of Iranian election interference actors.
US moves against Iranian actors charged with election meddling VOA 27 Sep 2024 -- The United States put bounties on three Iranian hackers, charging them with multiple crimes in connection with an attempt to undermine former President Donald Trump's reelection campaign and upend the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
United States Sanctions Iran-Backed Malicious Cyber Actors That Have Attempted to Influence U.S. Elections US Dept. of State 27 Sep 2024 -- The Department of State is taking coordinated action with other U.S. government agencies to respond to Iran's operations that seek to influence the 2024 U.S. election, as well as previous operations dating back to 2020.
US announces sanctions over Iran oil shipment to Syria, East Asia IRNA 26 Sep 2024 -- The US Treasury Department has announced sanctions on more than a dozen entities and vessels over what it called their involvement in the shipment of Iranian crude oil and liquid petroleum gas to Syria and East Asia.
Iran slams US 'absurd scenarios' to implicate it in alleged assassinations Press TV 26 Sep 2024 -- Iran says US claims of Iranian threats to senior American officials are "ridiculous scenarios" fabricated by Washington.
Iran's defense minister urges Muslim countries to sever ties with Israel, expel its envoys Press TV 26 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh urges the governments of Muslim countries to cut off diplomatic relations with Israel, expel its ambassadors and impose sanctions on the regime.
Iran dismisses joint US-UAE statement on Persian Gulf islands Press TV 25 Sep 2024 -- Iran has condemned a joint statement by the United Arab Emirates and the United States regarding the three Iranian islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa.
Iran condemns joint US-UAE statement on Persian Gulf islands IRNA 25 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has condemned a joint statement issued by the United States and the United Arab Emirates regarding the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.
President Pezeshkian warns of escalating regional instability due to Israeli regime's actions IRNA 25 Sep 2024 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the people of Iran and the region are seriously affected by the Israeli regime's crimes, and the continuation of these crimes might lead to the situation getting out of control.
Iran's president: Israel has committed genocide in region IRNA 25 Sep 2024 -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Zionist regime has committed genocide in the region.
Hezbollah carrying out major sacrifices, will emerge victorious: Supreme Leader IRNA 25 Sep 2024 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Lebanese Hezbollah is making heroic sacrifices and will emerge victorious on the battlefield.
Don't underestimate the power of Hezbollah: Iran FM warns Israel IRNA 25 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while reacting to the latest deadly Israeli mayhem in Lebanon, has warned the Zionist regime not to underestimate the power of the Lebanese nation and the Hezbollah resistance movement.
Iran wants global peace, end to Israeli crimes: Pezeshkian tells UNGA IRNA 25 Sep 2024 -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, in his debut speech to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), has reiterated his call for global peace and justice, which he said, cannot be accomplished unless the rights of all people, communities and nations are respected within the framework of justice and fairness.
Iran FM: Do not underestimate Hezbollah's ability to defend Lebanon Press TV 25 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has hailed Lebanon's Hezbollah movement for its resistance against the Israeli regime.
Sanctioning Networks Enabling Illicit Trade Benefitting Hizballah US Dept. of State 25 Sep 2024 -- The United States is imposing sanctions on one individual and four entities and identifying nine vessels as blocked property for their involvement in facilitating illicit trade to Syria and East Asia in support of Hizballah and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force.
Treasury Sanctions Networks Enabling Illicit Trade that Benefits IRGC-QF and Hizballah US Treasury 25 Sep 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned more than a dozen entities and vessels for their involvement in the shipment of Iranian crude oil and liquid petroleum gas to Syria and East Asia on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and Hizballah.
Iran: High Representative Borrell met with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New York European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Sep 2024 -- On Tuesday, High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, for a bilateral meeting in New York in the margins of the UN General Assembly.
Pezeshkian Says Tehran Ready To Cooperate To End Nuclear Standoff RFE/RL 24 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian has told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Iran is ready to end its nuclear standoff with the West and called for an end to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East through dialogue.
Gaza crisis reveals 'true nature' of Israeli regime, Iranian President says UN News 24 Sep 2024 -- The President of Iran told world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that the past year revealed to the world the true nature of the Israeli regime.
Pezeshkian Warns Fighting Between Lebanon And Israel Could Become Regional War RFE/RL 24 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian has warned that Israel's air campaign in response to attacks by Hezbollah - designated as a terrorist organization by the Unites States - on its territory from southern Lebanon "may turn into a regional war."
Pezeshkian tells UN chief Iran 'seriously concerned' about expansion of regional tensions Press TV 24 Sep 2024 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed Iran's "serious" worries over the expansion of tensions in West Asia due to Israel's acts of terror and aggression.
Tehran urges UN Security Council intervention amid Israel's Lebanon strikes Press TV 24 Sep 2024 -- Iran has called for "immediate intervention" by the United Nations Security Council to prevent the recurrence of the situation in the besieged Gaza Strip in Lebanon.
World must not allow Lebanon to become another Gaza: Pezeshkian Press TV 24 Sep 2024 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran has called on the international community to stop Lebanon from becoming another Gaza.
Defeated in Gaza, Israel can't repair myth of invincibility with barbarism in Lebanon: Pezeshkian Press TV 24 Sep 2024 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Israeli regime has been defeated in its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip and now cannot "repair its myth of invincibility" through resorting to barbarism against Lebanon.
President Pezeshkian never had any discussion on reducing tension with Israeli regime: Iran FM IRNA 24 Sep 2024 -- In response to misquoting President Pezeshkian's recent statements, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi underlined that President Pezeshkian's recent statements were interrupted, distorted and misinterpreted.
Iran president condemns 'shameful' Israeli aggression in Lebanon IRNA 24 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, saying "it is shameful" that innocent women and children are being bombed by those who call themselves "civilized."
Iran president criticizes 'senseless' UN inaction against Israel's crimes IRNA 24 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the United Nations' inaction against crimes committed by the Zionist regime as "senseless and incomprehensible".
Iran has right to retaliate against Haniyeh assassination: Zarif IRNA 24 Sep 2024 -- Iran's vice president for strategic affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran has the right to retaliate against the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Iranian Hackers Behind Attack Urging Revenge For Koran Burnings, Sweden Says RFE/RL 24 Sep 2024 -- Iran's security service was behind a special operation against targets in Sweden, the Nordic country's Prosecutor's Office said.
Iran warns against 'dangerous consequences' of Israel's new adventurism in Lebanon Press TV 23 Sep 2024 -- Iran warns against the "dangerous consequences" of Israel's new "adventurism" in Lebanon, following the regime's extensive airstrikes on Lebanese towns and villages.
Iran says appeasement of yearlong crimes has emboldened Zionist regime IRNA 23 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has said that appeasement of the Zionist crimes over the past year has emboldened the regime in continuing with its genocidal policy.
Iran to launch up to 7 new homegrown satellites into orbit by yearend: Official Press TV 23 Sep 2024 -- The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) says the Islamic Republic plans to send between five to seven domestically-developed satellites into space by the end of the current Iranian calendar year ending on March 20, 2025.
Explainer: Why Iran's Jihad missile and Shahed-136 B drone are new game changers? Press TV 23 Sep 2024 -- By Ivan Kesic
No aggressor capable of standing against Islamic Republic: Cmdr IRNA 23 Sep 2024 -- The naval forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) possess a high level of strength, and no aggressive country is capable of fighting the Islamic Republic, a military official has announced.
Pezeshkian at UN calls for end to Israeli occupation, apartheid in Palestine and truce in Gaza Press TV 23 Sep 2024 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for cessation of the Israeli occupation and apartheid in Palestine and immediate implementation of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where the regime has been waging a genocidal war for more than 11 months.
Pezeshkian: Israel's plot to expand war, insecurity will benefit no one Press TV 23 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Israel wants to drag the entire region into a full-blown war and spread insecurity, which will not benefit any country.
Pres. Pezeshkian slams West's double standards as root causes of wars, massacres Press TV 23 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has denounced the double standards adopted by the West that have resulted in the spread of bloodshed and warfare across the world.
Iranian, Saudi FMs meet in New York, discuss ties, key regional issues Press TV 23 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan have discussed ways to improve mutual relations in various fields and the need to hold constant coordination and consultation to monitor the progress of their ties.
Growing strength of Resistance continues to surprise enemies: Iran FM spox IRNA 22 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that resistance movements in the West Asia region have become stronger and caught their enemies off guard despite years of intense challenges coupled with sacrifices and martyrdom of their members.
Israel's rising crimes make Iran more determined to respond: IRGC official IRNA 22 Sep 2024 -- A senior official of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that the country is becoming more determined to respond to Israeli crimes as the regime is increasing its "evil" acts in the region.
'Hezbollah limitless': Fmr. IRGC chief says resistance front on verge of 'great victory' Press TV 22 Sep 2024 -- Major General Mohsen Rezaei, former chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says Iran and the resistance front are "on the verge of a great victory" that will result in the withdrawal of the United States and its allies from the West Asia region.
US, Israel will never achieve 'vicious goals' by killing resistance figures: Iran Press TV 22 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the United States, Israel, and their allies will not achieve their "vicious goals" despite the assassination of resistance figures, after senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital Beirut.
Russia's ties with Iran or N Korea do not violate int'l laws: Lavrov IRNA 22 Sep 2024 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Russia's relations and cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran or North Korea do not violate international laws.
IRGC dismantles Israel-linked sabotage team in Iran IRNA 22 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has dismantled an Israel-linked team which it said had planned "anti-security measures" in Iran.
IRGC intelligence forces arrest 12 Israeli-linked elements in Iran Press TV 22 Sep 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intelligence forces have dismantled a network affiliated with the Israeli regime that was planning to carry out measures undermining Iran's security.
'Desperate' Netanyahu dragging entire region into war: Iran FM IRNA 21 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has failed to achieve any of his objectives in almost a year of genocide in Gaza and is now attempting to escalate the conflict across the entire region.
Iran condemns terrorist attacks of Zionist regime in Beirut IRNA 21 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned terrorist attack by the Zionist regime on a residential building in Beirut on Friday.
Iran FM warns of desperate Israeli PM's plot to drag entire region into war Press TV 21 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has failed to achieve any of his objectives in almost a year of its genocidal war in Gaza and is now trying to escalate tensions across the entire region.
Iran's FM: Israel will fail to escalate tensions, but will get response to crimes Press TV 21 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israel will not achieve its objective of inflaming the region to extricate itself from the Gaza quagmire, stressing, however, that the regime will get a response to its atrocities.
Iran says to respond to Israeli attack on ambassador to Beirut Press TV 21 Sep 2024 -- Iran has condemned Israel's attacks in Lebanon where the explosion of thousands of booby-trapped devices killed dozens of people and left nearly 3,000 others injured, including the Islamic Republic's ambassador to Beirut.
Iran condemns Israel's latest terrorist strike in Lebanon Press TV 21 Sep 2024 -- Iran has strongly condemned Israel's latest terrorist attack on a residential building in a densely populated area in Beirut, which resulted in the killing and wounding of many people, including women and children.
Iran among world's top 10 countries in space industry: Commander Press TV 21 Sep 2024 -- A senior Iranian commander hails the grand achievements of the Armed Forces and their high power, saying the Islamic Republic is among the top 10 countries in the world in the space industry.
New Iranian ballistic missiles were unveiled today IRNA 21 Sep 2024 -- On the occasion of the beginning of Sacred Defense Week, Iran Armed Forces have unveiled the latest achievements such as Shahed 136B drone and Jahad ballistic missile, in a ceremony on Saturday morning.
Iran parades 23 ballistic missiles, unveils new drone with 4,000 km range Press TV 21 Sep 2024 -- Iran has paraded an unprecedented number of ballistic missiles at the start of its Sacred Defense Week which also marked the unveiling of a new kamikaze drone with a range of more than 4,000 km.
Iran Unveils New Missile, Drone With 4,000 km Range Amid Seething Regional Tensions Sputnik 21 Sep 2024 -- Mideast tensions are on a knife's edge, reaching a fever pitch this week after a suspected Mossad attack targeting thousands of pagers and other communication and household electronic devices in Lebanon. The escalation comes as the bloody war in Gaza approaches its one-year anniversary.
Resistance only way to protect Iran: FM SPOX IRNA 21 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has emphasized that the Sacred Defense proved that protecting the country can be achieved only through resistance.
Iran border guards deal heavy blow to terrorist group on southeast border Press TV 21 Sep 2024 -- A terrorist group attempting to infiltrate Iran through the southeast border has been dealt a "heavy blow" from Iranian border guards in Sistan and Baluchestan province, according to the border police commander.
Full-Blown War Between Israel And Iran-Backed Hezbollah 'Not In The Interests' Of Tehran RFE/RL 20 Sep 2024 -- For months, Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have traded constant cross-border attacks that have killed dozens and displaced thousands of people.
Iran Says Israel 'Lost Deterrent Power' After Hezbollah Attack RFE/RL 20 Sep 2024 -- Israel has reportedly launched new strikes at Hezbollah, which has been designated at terrorist organization by the United States, just inside Lebanon a day after a heavy exchange of missile and drone attacks between the two foes that Iran claimed showed a shift in the balance of power.
Iran calls for global reaction to Israel's inhuman acts in Lebanon Press TV 20 Sep 2024 -- Iran's government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani says the international community must react to the Israeli regime's recent "inhuman" acts in Lebanon.
Iran's commander elaborates on details of killing top Komalah commander in Marivan IRNA 20 Sep 2024 -- The commander of Iran's Border Guard Police Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi has elaborated on the details of killing a leading member and prominent commander of a terrorist group called Komalah who was killed by Iranian security forces.
Israel to face crushing response for acts of terror in Lebanon: IRGC commander IRNA 20 Sep 2024 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami in a message to Hezbollah Chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah underlined that Israel will face "a crushing response from the axis of resistance" for its acts of terror in Lebanon which are the result of the regime's despair.
Defense minister: Iran fully supports Maduro government in Venezuela Press TV 19 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says the Islamic Republic fully supports the government of Venezuelan President Nikolas Maduro, stressing that the change of governments does not alter the overall policy and approach of Tehran toward Caracas.
IRGC chief: Israel to face 'crushing response' for acts of terror in Lebanon Press TV 19 Sep 2024 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Israel will face "a crushing response from the axis of resistance" for its acts of terror in Lebanon which are the result of the regime's despair.
Putin approves Russia-Iran strategic partnership proposal IRNA 19 Sep 2024 -- Russia's President Vladimir Putin has accepted a proposal previously submitted by the Foreign Ministry to sign a strategic partnership agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
U.S. Says Iranian Hackers Failed To Interest Biden Campaign With Info Stolen From Trump RFE/RL 19 Sep 2024 -- The FBI and other federal U.S. agencies say Iranian hackers sent unsolicited e-mails to individuals then associated with President Joe Biden's reelection campaign that contained an excerpt taken from stolen, nonpublic material from former President Donald Trump's campaign as text in the e-mails.
Senior commander of anti-Iran Komala terrorist group killed Press TV 19 Sep 2024 -- A senior commander of the anti-Iran Komala separatist group has been killed in an ambush by Iranian security and military forces.
Iran's Armed Forces warn US, Israel: Revenge for Haniyeh 'definite' Press TV 19 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Armed Forces have underlined the Islamic Republic's iron resolve to avenge the blood of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in the capital Tehran in July, warning the United States and Israel that the passage of time will not hinder Iran's retaliation.
Transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 19 Sep 2024 -- Ambassador Holland condemns the transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia, which will be used to wreak further misery on Ukrainian civilians as part of its illegal war.
'Iran to follow up on Israeli attack against its ambassador in Lebanon' IRNA 18 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani says his country will follow up on the attack against its ambassador in Lebanon, demanding the UN chief and the Security Council condemn Israel's terrorist action against the ambassador as well as targeting of Lebanese civilians.
Israeli pager attacks in Lebanon 'source of shame' for West: Pezeshkian IRNA 18 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the mass pager explosions in Lebanon, describing the terror attack by the Israeli regime as a "source of shame" for Western countries, not least the United States.
Lebanon pager blasts disgrace to the West: Iranian president Press TV 18 Sep 2024 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says Israel's pager detonations in Lebanon are a shame for the regime's Western backers, not least the United States.
Iran condemns Lebanon's deadly pager explosions as Israeli 'mass murder' Press TV 18 Sep 2024 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has vehemently denounced the pager explosions across Lebanon, which killed at least nine people and wounded some 3,000 others, describing the tragedy as an act of mass murder perpetrated by the occupying Israeli regime.
Russia's president approves proposal for signing strategic partnership agreement with Iran Press TV 18 Sep 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved of a proposal forwarded by the country's foreign ministry for signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Iran.
Some JCPOA parties fail to live up to their commitments: Iranian official IRNA 18 Sep 2024 -- Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi has said that some of the parties to the Iran nuclear deal called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) continue to fail to fulfill their promises and live up to their commitments.
US reacts to Iranian president's call for end to hostile approach IRNA 18 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's remarks about Washington's vicious policies in the Wes Asia region and his call for Americans "to end their hostility since the Iranian nation is not hostile to them" have prompted reactions from the US State Department spokesman.
US imposes new rights-related sanctions on Iran Press TV 18 Sep 2024 -- The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran on accusations of human rights violations as Washington continues with its unsuccessful policy of pressuring Tehran into new political and military concessions.
U.S. Imposes Fresh Sanctions On 12 Individuals Over Violent Repression In Iran RFE/RL 18 Sep 2024 -- The United States on September 18 issued a new round of sanctions on 12 individuals who it said were tied to Iran's "ongoing, violent repression" inside and outside the country.
Sanctioning Iranian Officials in Connection with Human Rights Violations US Dept. of State 18 Sep 2024 -- The United States is today designating 12 individuals in connection with Iran's violent and coercive tactics, both inside and outside Iran. We are taking these actions in coordination with Australia and Canada, who are each also rolling out new sanctions this week against those responsible for human rights abuses in Iran.
Treasury Sanctions Iranian Officials Connected to Human Rights Violations US Treasury 18 Sep 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating 12 individuals in connection with the Iranian regime's ongoing, violent repression of the Iranian people, both within Iran's borders and abroad. These designations target members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), officials of Iran's Prisons Organization, and those responsible for lethal operations overseas. Today's action is being taken in coordination with Canada and Australia, which have also unveiled new sanctions against those connected to human rights abuses in Iran.
Canada imposes further sanctions against Iran Canada 18 Sep 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.
Canada imposes further sanctions against Iran Canada 18 Sep 2024
Iranian-American Freed In Prisoner Exchange Accuses Iran Of 'Selling' Its Own People RFE/RL 18 Sep 2024 -- Siamak Namazi, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was arbitrarily arrested while visiting his native country of Iran for a memorial service in 2015.
Joint ODNI, FBI, and CISA Statement Director of National Intelligence 18 Sep 2024 -- "Since the 19 August 2024 joint ODNI, FBI, and CISA public statement on Iranian Election Influence Efforts, the FBI has learned additional details about Iran's efforts to sow discord and shape the outcome of U.S. elections."
Intelligence suggests Iran sought to ensnare Trump, Biden in hack-and-leak VOA 18 Sep 2024 -- Iran's efforts to upend U.S. politics ahead of November's presidential election by targeting the campaign of former President Donald Trump went well beyond a standard hack-and-leak operation.
Iranian FM condemns deadly pager blasts in Lebanon People's Daily 18 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned the targeting of Lebanese citizens in simultaneous pager explosions in the Arab state, calling it a "terrorist action by Israel."
Iran envoy condemns Israel's cyber terrorism in Lebanon Press TV 18 Sep 2024 -- Iran's UN ambassador has strongly condemned Israel's acts of terrorism against Lebanon, saying the Zionist Israeli regime must be held accountable for the heinous crime.
Iran strongly condemns terrorist act of Zionist regime in Lebanon IRNA 17 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani considered the terrorist act of the Zionist regime in Lebanon in targeting Lebanese citizens by blowing up communication systems, as an example of mass murder and strongly condemned it.
Iran condemns Israel's 'terror attack' in Lebanon, offers assistance to victims Press TV 17 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned the "terrorist attack" by the Israeli regime in Lebanon, which left at least nine people dead and thousands more injured.
FM Araghchi: Support for resistance front against Israel Iran's 'principled policy' Press TV 17 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated the Islamic Republic's unwavering policy to back resistance forces in their struggle against the occupying Israeli regime.
Pezeshkian: Iranians are not warmongers; I will defend Iranian people's rights at UB IRNA 17 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian underlined that Iranians are not belligerent and quarrelsome, and said that next week he will go to UN in New York to defend the rights of the Iranian people.
President Pezeshkian: Iran-Russia ties will develop in continuous manner IRNA 17 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the deepening and strengthening of relations between Iran and Russia will reduce the effectiveness of sanctions and unfair measures against the two countries and said that relations between Tehran and Moscow will develop in a permanent, continuous and lasting way.
Tehran strongly condemns EU statement against Iran Press TV 17 Sep 2024 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned as "destructive" the recent statement of the European Union against Tehran.
'Strategic mistake': Iran condemns statements from EU, allies IRNA 17 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the recent separate statements from the High Representative of the European Union and top diplomats of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia against the Islamic Republic.
Relations with IAEA continue in stable manner: Iran nuclear chief IRNA 17 Sep 2024 -- Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, while referring to his meeting and conversation with Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna emphasized that Iran has stable relationship with the UN nuclear watchdog.
Atomic Energy Commission Director General Moshe Edri to the IAEA General Conference: "A nuclear-armed Iran, equipped with delivery systems, is not an option that Israel, or the world, can, or should tolerate." Israel - Prime Minister 17 Sep 2024 -- Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Director General Moshe Edri, this morning, addressed the 68th International Atomic Energy (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna, and commented on the regional challenges facing the State of Israel, especially Iran and Syria, which are not honoring their international commitments in this field. He also noted the cooperation between Israel and the IAEA in security and nuclear safety among other fields.
Iran-Russia ties will continue to expand on lasting basis: Pezeshkian Press TV 17 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says relations between Iran and Russia will continue to expand along a permanent and lasting path.
Shoigu Delivers Putin's Message to Iranian President in Tehran - Reports Sputnik 17 Sep 2024 -- Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, who arrived in Tehran earlier on Tuesday, delivered a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the meeting with the Iranian leader, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on Tuesday.
Iran will 'definitely' respond to Haniyeh assassination: Army cmdr. IRNA 17 Sep 2024 -- Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has said that the Islamic Republic will "definitely" respond to the Israeli assassination of former Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
Iranian Women Still Targets Of 'Brutal Repression' Since Amini Death RFE/RL 17 Sep 2024 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Iran's leadership of an ongoing "brutal repression" of women and peaceful dissenters in the two years since the death of 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian student Mahsa Amini while in police custody over a dress-code violation unleashed nationwide protests.
Statement on Unacceptable Comments made by the Supreme Leader of Iran India MEA 16 Sep 2024
Allegations of weapon transfers by Iran an insult to Yemenis: Araqchi Press TV 16 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has once again dismissed claims that the country has supplied weapons to Yemen, saying Sana'a is capable of meeting its military requirements.
Iranian president denies nuclear weapons ambitions after UN alarm on Iran's uranium enrichment People's Daily 17 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted on Monday that his country has no intention of developing nuclear weapons, pushing back against international concerns over its uranium enrichment program.
Iranian Foreign Minister Sees Possibility to Resurrect JCPOA if West Negotiates on 'Equal Terms' Sputnik 16 Sep 2024 -- Participants in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal, may resume talks based on "trust in exchange for lifting sanctions" but progress depends on whether the two sides can negotiate on equal terms, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday.
Iran should not be only party living up to JCPOA commitments, says AEOI chief Press TV 16 Sep 2024 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says "political and psychological pressures" on Tehran to be the sole party living up to its obligations under the 2015 Iran deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), will not work.
Iran Air Defense Force announces key enhancements to advanced defense system Press TV 16 Sep 2024 -- A ranking commander in the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force (IRIADF), a branch of the country's Army, has announced implantation of key enhancements to one of the force's advanced indigenous defense systems.
Indigenous systems 'superior factor' in Iran's air defense power: Commander Press TV 16 Sep 2024 -- A senior Iranian commander says the use of indigenous systems, which were created amid decades-long sanctions by the West, is the superior factor in the country's air defense power.
Iran's Pezeshkian Claims No Transfer Of Weapons To Russia Since He Took Office RFE/RL 16 Sep 2024 -- President Masud Pezeshkian claims that Iran has not transferred any weapons to Russia since he took office in late July and seemed to open the door for direct talks with the United States over nuclear issues, but only if Washington shows it is not "hostile" toward the Islamic republic.
Pezeshkian: Iran ready to negotiate, will never bow to bullying Press TV 16 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready to negotiate with the West and remains committed to all international regulations, but will never bow to pressure.
On Amini Death Anniversary, Iran's Jailed Nobel Winner Mohammadi Urges Action Against 'Gender Apartheid' RFE/RL 16 Sep 2024 -- Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi issued a plea on September 16 to coincide with the second anniversary of the death in police custody of Iranian-Kurdish student Mahsa Amini for international institutions and people to act to end the oppression of women in Iran and under other theocratic and authoritarian regimes.
Joint Statement Two Years After Mahsa Zhina Amini's Death US Dept. of State 16 Sep 2024 -- The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, on the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Zhina Amini.
Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union EC/CEU 16 Sep 2024 -- On the anniversary of the death of Jina Mahsa Amini, we honour her memory and the 'Women, Life, freedom' movement driven by the courage and determination of countless Iranians, especially women.
Australia imposes more sanctions on Iran over human rights concerns VOA 16 Sep 2024 -- Australia is imposing more sanctions on Iranian officials on the second anniversary of the jailing and death of Mahsa Jina Amini.
Top US diplomat, counterparts mark anniversary of Amini's death in Iran VOA 16 Sep 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his counterparts from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement Monday marking the second anniversary of the death of the young Kurdish-Iranian activist Mahsa Amini.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement Condemning Iran's Export And Russia's Procurement of Iranian Ballistic Missiles US Dept. of State 14 Sep 2024 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
EU Condemns Alleged Iranian Missile Transfers To Russia, Mulls New Sanctions RFE/RL 13 Sep 2024 -- The European Union has condemned the recent alleged transfer of Iranian-made ballistic missiles to Russia and is considering new sanctions against Tehran in response.
Iran government forces deploy in hometown of Mahsa Amini VOA 14 Sep 2024 -- Iran's government forces were reportedly flooding the city of Saqqez, the hometown of Mahsa Amini, on Saturday, the eve of the second anniversary of her death in the custody of the morality police.
Iran: Repression of women 'intensifying', two years on from mass protests UN News 13 Sep 2024 -- The Iranian Government has intensified its efforts to suppress the fundamental rights of women and girls and crush remaining initiatives of women's activism, UN Human Rights Council-appointed independent investigators warned in an update released on Friday.
Memorandum on the Delegation of Certain Sanctions-Related Authorities Under Public Law 118-50 The White House 13 Sep 2024
Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union EC/CEU 13 Sep 2024 -- The European Union strongly condemns the recent transfer of Iranian-made ballistic missiles to Russia.
Meeting with Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Ahmadian President of Russia 12 Sep 2024 -- The President of Russia had a meeting with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Ahmadian.
Report: Iran boosts ties with criminal networks to attack critics in US, Europe VOA 12 Sep 2024 -- The Washington Post is reporting that the Iranian government has increased its ties with criminal networks overseas to carry out attacks on its critics in the United States and Europe.
NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA UK FCDO 12 Sep 2024 -- France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about Iran's implementation of its obligations under its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement.
IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, September 2024: E3 statement UK FCDO 11 Sep 2024 -- France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA.
FCDO summons Iranian Chargé d'Affaires over transfer of Ballistic Missiles to Russia UK FCDO 11 Sep 2024 -- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires in London in response to Iran's transfer of Ballistic Missiles to Russia.
Iran Vows 'Proportionate' Response After Sanctions Over Alleged Missile Transfers To Russia RFE/RL 11 Sep 2024 -- Iran has vowed to deliver a "symmetric and proportionate" response after Britain, France, and Germany canceled air services agreements with Tehran and pledged to sanction its flag carrier, Iran Air.
Pezeshkian In Iraq On First Foreign Trip As Iran's President RFE/RL 11 Sep 2024 -- Iran's new president, Masud Pezeshkian, kicked off a three-day visit to neighboring Iraq on September 11 on what is his first foreign trip since taking office in late July.
Iran asserts Persian Gulf islands 'inseparable' parts of its territory Press TV 10 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan'ani has slammed as "repetitive, non-constructive and futile" the recent statement issued by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), saying the alliance's stance undermines the regional cooperation.
Iran Gives Russia Short-Range Missiles, While U.S., Partners Expect to Keep Bolstering Ukrainian Air Defense DoD News 10 Sep 2024 -- The United States has confirmed that Iran has given a number of close-range ballistic missiles to Russia. But a U.S. official said from the beginning of the Russian invasion, support to Ukraine has focused on air defense, and that this will continue — including with a focus on the threat posed by the new missiles.
Iran says will take reciprocal measures after West imposed sanctions Press TV 10 Sep 2024 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry has warned Tehran will take reciprocal measures after the Western countries imposed sanctions on the country over allegations of its weapons delivery to Russia.
Iranian transfers of Ballistic Missiles to Russia: UK, France and Germany joint statement UK FCDO 10 Sep 2024 -- Foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom gave a statement following Iran's export and Russia's procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles.
E3 impose new sanctions on Iran for alleged transfer of missiles to Russia IRNA 10 Sep 2024 -- Three European countries of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom - referred to as E3 - have applied fresh sanctions on Iran for what they claim to be the country's transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia.
Germany, France, UK impose sanctions on Iran over Russia ties Press TV 10 Sep 2024 -- Germany, France, and Britain have imposed new sanctions on Iran under the pretext of claims it has delivered ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the Ukraine war, despite repeated denials by Tehran.
UK and partners respond to Iran's transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia UK FCDO 10 Sep 2024 -- UK government announcement of significant measures against Iran and Russia, following the Iranian regime's transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia.
U.S. Levels More Sanctions On Iran After Alleged Missile Transfer To Russia RFE/RL 10 Sep 2024 -- The United States on September 10 issued new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's military support to Russia, including the alleged recent delivery of ballistic missiles, for use in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
US imposes sanctions on Iran over supply of ballistic missiles to Russia VOA 10 Sep 2024 -- Washington is imposing new sanctions on Iran over its supply of missiles to Russia for use in Moscow's illegal invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday.
Treasury Designates Actors Facilitating Iran's Transfer of Lethal Aid to Russia US Treasury 10 Sep 2024 -- Today, in response to Iran's ongoing military support, including the recent delivery of ballistic missiles, to Russia for its war of aggression against Ukraine, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating ten individuals and six entities based in Iran and Russia and identifying four vessels as blocked property that are enabling Iran's delivery of weapons components and weapons systems, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and close-range ballistic missiles (CRBMs), to Russia. In late 2023, Iran and Russia signed a contract for the supply of hundreds of missiles. In the summer of 2024, Russian military personnel were trained on the use of Iran's Project 360 CBRMs by Iranian personnel, and as of early September 2024, Russia received the first shipment of these CBRMs from Iran.
US on the back foot over Iran's missiles transfer claims IRNA 10 Sep 2024 -- The US National Security Council spokesman has said that the administration of President Joe Biden could not confirm the alleged reports published by the media about Iran's ballistic missiles transfer to Russia.
Iran's oil production keeps rising despite sanctions, OPEC data show Press TV 10 Sep 2024 -- Iran continued to raise its oil production in August despite the continued pressure of US sanctions that restrict the country's ability to sell oil in international markets, according to latest data by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Iran not afraid of confronting any power in Persian Gulf: Navy Cmdr. IRNA 09 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that the Islamic Republic is not afraid of confronting any regional or external power in the Persian Gulf.
Iran not afraid of confrontation with any power: Navy commander Press TV 09 Sep 2024 -- The commander of the Iranian Navy says the country has reached a point of unprecedented strength that has rendered it capable of handling whatever type of confrontation.
Grossi says ready to work with new Iranian government to reach real results IRNA 09 Sep 2024 -- The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has expressed readiness to meet with Iran's new government to re-launch the talks to achieve tangible results on the remaining safeguards issues.
IAEA ready to hold talks with Iran in not-too-distant future: Grossi Press TV 09 Sep 2024 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi says he hopes to establish a constructive dialogue soon with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to yield "real results."
Ukraine summons Iran diplomat, protests possible Tehran missile shipments to Russia VOA 09 Sep 2024 -- Ukraine's foreign ministry said Monday it had summoned Iran's charge d'affaires Shahriar Amouzegar to protest the possibility that Tehran is supplying Russia with ballistic missiles.
Kremlin denies reports of Iranian missile transfers to Russia IRNA 09 Sep 2024 -- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has responded to allegations that Iran is supplying missiles to Russia, stating that such reports do not always reflect the truth.
Russia rejects US media reports about receiving ballistic missiles from Iran Press TV 09 Sep 2024 -- The Kremlin has rejected US media reports claiming that Iran has sent short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to be used in the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Kremlin on Reports of Iran Allegedly Supplying Missiles: Such Information Not Always True Sputnik 09 Sep 2024 -- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, commenting on reports that Iran is allegedly supplying missiles, that such information not always corresponds to reality.
Iran cmdr. rejects allegations of supplying missiles to Russia as 'psychological warfare' Press TV 09 Sep 2024 -- A senior Iranian commander has categorically rejected allegations that Tehran is providing missiles to Russia for the Ukraine war.
EU Hints At 'Swift' Response Over Iran Missile Supplies To Russia RFE/RL 09 Sep 2024 -- The European Union on September 9 described as "credible" information provided by allies suggesting Iran has supplied short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to help Moscow wage war in Ukraine and hinted at a "swift" response.
Iran determined to complete border wall with Afghanistan, Pakistan: Envoy IRNA 09 Sep 2024 -- Iran's envoy to Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi says the Islamic Republic is resolved to complete the border wall with the neighboring countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Israel opening gates of hell by rejecting truce proposals: Iran Spox IRNA 09 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that the Zionist regime of Israel is opening the gates of hell by refusing to sign a ceasefire that could bring an end to nearly a year of brutal war in Gaza.
Iran says it has never been part of Russia-Ukraine conflict IRNA 08 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani says his country has never been part of the conflict in Ukraine and has always supported a political solution to end the war there.
Iran says it has never been part of Russia-Ukraine war Press TV 08 Sep 2024 -- Iran says it has played no role in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, reiterating its call for dialogue to bring an end to the conflict.
IRGC chief: 'Israel will receive revenge for its vicious acts' Press TV 08 Sep 2024 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami says Israel will taste the bitterness of Tehran's revenge for its vicious acts.
Israel supports sabotage teams, terrorists along Iran's borders: IRGC commander Press TV 08 Sep 2024 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Ground Force says the Israeli regime is accountable for the acts of sabotage and terrorist attacks targeting Iran's border areas.
Iran's petchem output to exceed 100 mtpa until March: NPC chief Press TV 08 Sep 2024 -- Iran's industrial capacity for production of petrochemicals will reach above 100 million tons per year (mpta) this calendar year, according to the CEO of the state-run National Petrochemical Company (NPC).
Iran FM commends Yemen's support for Palestinians amid Gaza war IRNA 07 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised Yemen's unwavering support the Palestinian resistance amid the Israeli regime's ongoing genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
Zionist regime pursuing strategy of "scorched earth" in Palestine: Iran FM spokesman IRNA 07 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has claimed that the Zionist Israeli regime is disappointed of victory over resistance and the Palestinian nation and is pursuing the strategy of "scorched earth".
Iranian vessels sailing in safest shipping lanes: IRGC chief IRNA 07 Sep 2024 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that Iranian vessels sail in the safest shipping lanes.
Iran dismisses allegations of transferring ballistic missiles to Russia IRNA 07 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York has dismissed Western media reports alleging that the Islamic Republic had transferred ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.
White House warns Iran on missile transfers to Russia VOA 07 Sep 2024 -- A spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, responding to VOA's request for comments on recent reports of the Islamic Republic's delivery of ballistic missiles to Russia, warned that such actions would have consequences for the Iranian government.
NIOC chief says Iran determined to raise oil and gas output Press TV 07 Sep 2024 -- The newly-appointed CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company says the country is determined to increase its oil production from oilfields in the south, especially those that straddle the Iran-Iraq border.
US 'alarmed' by reports Iranian missile transfer to Russia is imminent or completed VOA 06 Sep 2024 -- The White House tells VOA it is "alarmed" by unconfirmed Western news reports that an unprecedented Iranian transfer of missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine recently happened or will occur imminently. Iran is responding to those reports by separately telling VOA that it "abstains" from arming parties engaged in the war that its ally Russia launched against Ukraine.
Air Defense Force fully equipped to defend Iran's skies: Cmdr. IRNA 06 Sep 2024 -- Commander of the Iranian Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard has highlighted the critical role of this military force in safeguarding the country's airspace and countering aerial threats.
Iran 'extensively' upgrades radar, missile systems: Air defense chief Press TV 06 Sep 2024 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force says the country has ascended to the top air defense power in the region and is fully ready to ward off any aerial threats as "extensive" measures have been implemented to upgrade radar and missile systems, says the force's commander.
AEOI chief says no deviation in Iran's nuclear program IRNA 06 Sep 2024 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that there are no deviations in Iran's nuclear program, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said.
Global arrogance fears power of Iran's nuclear industry capacity: AEOI chief Press TV 06 Sep 2024 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has described sanctions as "common tool" used by the global imperialist system to force independent nations into submission.
Iran rejects US allegations of election meddling as 'hackneyed, groundless' Press TV 06 Sep 2024 -- Iran has rejected as "hackneyed and groundless" the US administration's claims of Tehran's interference in the forthcoming American election.
US adversaries step up efforts to influence results of next election VOA 06 Sep 2024 -- Russia, Iran and China are ramping up efforts to impact the outcome of the U.S. presidential election and down-ballot races, targeting American voters with an expanding array of sophisticated influence operations.
US, its western allies prolonged war by arming Ukraine: Iran IRNA 05 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations has once again rejected as "baseless and misleading" the accusations leveled by the United States, England and France against Tehran about its alleged role in the Ukraine conflict.
Iran: US, Western allies prolonged war by sending arms to Ukraine Press TV 05 Sep 2024 -- Iran has rejected as "baseless" claims by the United States, Britain and France about Tehran's role in Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, saying the Western countries— not the Islamic Republic— have prolonged the war by supplying weapons to Kiev.
Iran's UN envoy warns Israel's nuclear arsenal poses serious threat to entire world Press TV 05 Sep 2024 -- Iran has issued a stern warning about the risk posed to the entire world by Israel's nuclear arsenal, calling for international supervision over the regime's nuclear facilities.
IRGC Navy commander: Three Iranian islands 'important operational area' Press TV 05 Sep 2024 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has inspected the operational readiness of military units stationed in key strategic locations, including the Strait of Hormuz, Great Tunb, and Lesser Tunb—referred to as the Nazaat Islands.
Israel shouldn't doubt Iran's resolve to retaliate: Top military official Press TV 05 Sep 2024 -- A ranking Iranian military official says the Israeli regime should not doubt the Islamic Republic's resolve to retaliate over the regime's assassination of senior Palestinian resistance leader, Ismail Haniyeh, which took place in Tehran in late July.
Sanctions complicate Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project VOA 05 Sep 2024 -- Pakistan Federal Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik said Wednesday that international sanctions have caused complications for the Iran-Pakistan cross-border natural gas pipeline project.
Israel nuclear arsenal significant threat to global peace: Iran UN envoy IRNA 04 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York Amir Saied Iravani has said that the Israeli regime is threatening other regional countries with nuclear annihilation, and its nuclear arsenal poses a significant threat to both regional and global peace and security.
Iran's response to Haniyeh assassination will be 'different, surprising' and 'in due time': IRGC cmdr. Press TV 04 Sep 2024 -- A commander of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warns that Tehran's response to Israel's assassination of Hamas political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, will be "different and surprising."
Iran president affirms full support for Palestinian resistance IRNA 03 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his government is prepared to provide unwavering support for the struggles of all oppressed nations worldwide, particularly the Palestinian resistance against the occupying Zionist regime.
Iran's president reiterates full support for Palestinian resistance Press TV 03 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated his administration's unconditional support for the Palestinian resistance in its fight against the occupying Israeli regime.
Iran-linked militia leader wresting control of Iraq's Ninevah Plains after IS defeat VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- The Babylon Brigades, which identifies as a Christian militia in Iraq but has Shiite Muslim members and is closely tied to Iran, is taking over Ninevah Plains towns in the country's Christian heartland, displacing Christian mayors and officials on behalf of Iran after Islamic State was swept out.
Dual U.S. and Iranian Citizen Arrested for Unlawfully Exporting U.S. Technology to Iran US Dept. of Justice 03 Sep 2024 -- Gholam Reza Goodarzi, also known as Ron Goodarzi, 76, a dual U.S. and Iranian citizen who resides in Porter, Texas, made his initial appearance today in the Southern District of Texas following his arrest at the George Bush International Airport on Aug. 30. Goodarzi is charged by criminal complaint with smuggling parts and components used in the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as other manned aircraft, from the United States to Iran.
Iran summons UK charge d'affaires over recent sanctions Press TV 03 Sep 2024 -- Iran has summoned the British charge d'affaires over recent sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom against the Islamic Republic.
Iran warns Netanyahu's 'Western enablers' of consequences as region 'on the brink' Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- The Iranian foreign minister has warned that the continuation of Israel's crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank is causing a "dangerous crisis" in West Asia.
FM Araqchi says Iran supports any Gaza ceasefire deal agreed by Palestinians Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the Islamic Republic supports any ceasefire deal agreed by the Palestinians and the resistance movement Hamas.
Iran Army receives optimized main battle tank for defense rapid reaction Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- The Iranian Army has taken delivery of an optimized main battle tank after deploying advanced technology towards enhancing the vehicle's entire combat features.
Iran's 'formidable blow' awaits enemies' miscalculations: Air Defense Force cmdr. Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- The commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force (IRIADF), a branch of the country's Army, has vowed that the force would deal with enemies' potential miscalculations with utmost decisiveness.
Lavrov: Iran-Russia comprehensive agreement will be finalized soon IRNA 02 Sep 2024 -- The Russian Foreign Minister said that Moscow and Tehran will complete the work on the preparation of the comprehensive cooperation agreement in the very near future.
Iran, Russia to finalize comprehensive interstate agreement soon: Lavrov Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia will finalize a comprehensive interstate agreement with Iran "in the very near future."
IAEA chief says received response from President Pezeshkian IRNA 02 Sep 2024 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi says he has received a response from Iran's new president.
IAEA Works on Preventing Possible Use of Nukes, Seeks to Continue Talks With Iran - Grossi Sputnik 02 Sep 2024 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) keeps in touch with different countries to prevent possible use of nuclear weapons, Director General Rafael Grossi said on Monday, adding that he expected to resume dialogue with Iran on its nuclear program as soon as possible.
Iran's oil and mazut exports at $19.5bn in 5 months to late August Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- Iran's customs office (IRICA) chief says oil and mazut exports from the country generated some $19.5 billion in revenues in the five months to late August.
Supporting Hezbollah constitutes Iran's core policy, says FM Araqchi Press TV 01 Sep 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the country's core policy is based on the continuation of support for the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah.
Cmdr: Iran's Air Defense Force ready to repel encroachments IRNA 01 Sep 2024 -- Commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi Fard said that the powerful air defense force of the Iranian army is ready to repel and stand against any possible aggression on the country.
Cmdr: Iran among top six countries in terms of surface-to-air missile range IRNA 01 Sep 2024 -- A senior commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force has said that Iran is ranked among top six countries in terms of the range of surface-to-air missiles (SAMs).
Iran's Air Defense Force conquering peaks of self-reliance: Army chief Press TV 01 Sep 2024 -- The Iranian Army chief commander has congratulated the advent of the National Air Defense, saying the occasion is a reminder of the force's capability to record achievements based on self-reliance.
President Raisi's helicopter crashed due to harsh weather, final report says IRNA 01 Sep 2024 -- The final report by the Iranian Armed Forces on the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage found no signs of sabotage or tampering, stating that the accident was primarily caused by weather conditions, including thick fog.
Bad weather, thick fog main cause of late president Raeisi's helicopter crash, final report says Press TV 01 Sep 2024 -- The final investigation by the Iranian Armed Forces into the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of President Ebrahim Raeisi and his companions in May says the incident was caused by weather conditions that included thick fog.
IRGC forces arrest member of Jaish al-Adl terror group in SE Iran Press TV 01 Sep 2024 -- The forces enlisted with Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have arrested a member of the so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group in Sistan and Baluchestan Province in the country's extreme southeast.

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