Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
November 2024 - Iran Special Weapons News
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- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Nov 2024
- Saudi Arabia 'urgently' seeks to boost ties with Iran before Trump's return: Report Press TV 30 Nov 2024 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is "urgently" looking to strengthen ties with Iran before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, according to a report.
- Russian Warplanes Bomb Aleppo Rebels; Iran Says Consulate Attacked RFE/RL 30 Nov 2024 -- Russian warplanes have joined Syrian air forces to bomb Islamist-led rebels who had taken much of the northwestern city of Aleppo in the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad's rule in the battle-torn Middle East nation in several years.
- American-Zionist plot in Syria aims to destabilize West Asia, Iran FM warns Press TV 30 Nov 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the resurgence of Takfiri terrorism in northern Syria is part of an American-Israeli project that aims to spread insecurity in the West Asia region.
- Iran condemns terrorist attack on its consulate in Syria Press TV 30 Nov 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned an attack by armed terrorist groups on the Islamic Republic's consulate building in Syria's northwestern city of Aleppo, stressing that Tehran will take legal action against the assault.
- Iran achieves 'super resolution' satellite imaging technology Press TV 30 Nov 2024 -- The head of the Iranian Space Research Center has announced the successful production of "super resolution" satellite images with a resolution of 35 to 45 centimeters, derived from data collected by the Khayyam satellite.
- Iran, European Powers Agree To Continue Dialogue RFE/RL 29 Nov 2024 -- Iran and three European powers agreed to continue their dialogue "in the near future" after a meeting in Geneva as intelligence officials warned Tehran's nuclear proliferation poses a "critical threat" in the coming months.
- Iran Warns It Could Go Nuclear Ahead Of Talks With European Powers RFE/RL 28 Nov 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says his country may change its nuclear doctrine and develop a bomb if UN sanctions are reimposed on Tehran.
- Former British Soldier Found Guilty Of Spying For Iran RFE/RL 28 Nov 2024 -- A former British soldier, whose prison escape sparked a massive manhunt in 2023, has been found guilty of passing on sensitive information to the Iranian intelligence service.
- CENTCOM Forces Strike Iranian Aligned Target in Syria in Response to Attack on U.S. Personnel CENTCOM 26 Nov 2024 -- Today, Nov. 26, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted a strike against an Iranian-aligned militia weapons storage facility in Syria. The strike is in response to an Iranian-aligned attack against U.S. forces in Syria yesterday.
- Can Israeli strikes in Syria undermine Iran-backed militias? VOA 25 Nov 2024 -- Strikes carried out by Israel in recent weeks in Syria have significantly weakened Iranian-backed militant groups, though they continue to pose a threat, experts say.
- Quad Joint Statement on the IAEA Board of Governors Resolution on Iran US Dept. of State 23 Nov 2024 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors' adoption of a resolution on Iran.
- The Azadi Briefing: Iran To Deport Afghan Prisoners RFE/RL 22 Nov 2024
- Iran Plans To Install 'New Advanced' Centrifuges In Response To IAEA Resolution RFE/RL 22 Nov 2024 -- Iran has vowed to respond to a resolution adopted by the United Nations' nuclear watchdog that criticizes the Islamic republic for what it says is poor cooperation by installing a number of "new and advanced" centrifuges.
- Iran Using Executions To Suppress Ethnic Minorities, Rights Group Says RFE/RL 20 Nov 2024 -- Iranian authorities are using executions as "a tool of fear," particularly directed at ethnic minorities, dissidents, and foreign nationals, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on November 20.
- Iran increases its near weapons-grade uranium VOA 19 Nov 2024 -- Iran has increased its supply of uranium that has been enriched to 60% purity, according to confidential International Atomic Energy Agency reports sent to member states and seen by several news agencies.
- Iran: EU widens restrictive measures in view of Iran support of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and lists one individual and four entities EC/CEU 18 Nov 2024 -- The Council today decided to widen the scope of the EU framework for restrictive measures in view of Iran's military support to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region. This additional measure is targeted to the use of vessels and ports for the transfer of Iranian-made Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), missiles and related technologies and components.
- EU Widens Sanctions On Iran For Supporting Russia's War On Ukraine RFE/RL 18 Nov 2024 -- The EU has widened its sanctions against Iran over the country's support of the Kremlin in its war against Ukraine, the European Commission said on November 18, targeting firms, ports, and individuals involved in the transfer of ballistic missiles and drones to Russia for use on the battlefield.
- UK sanctions Iran for aiding Russia's illegal war in Ukraine, as Foreign Secretary chairs UN Security Council UK FCDO 18 Nov 2024 -- The UK has announced further measures against Iran in response to its transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia, aiding its war in Ukraine. This follows the initial UK response and commitments outlined by the E3 (UK, France and Germany).
- Iranian Foreign Minister Says There's A 'Limited' Chance For Nuclear Talks With West RFE/RL 16 Nov 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on November 16 that there remains a "limited opportunity" for nuclear negotiations with the West, according to Iranian state media.
- Iran pledges support to Lebanon after talks in Beirut VOA 15 Nov 2024 -- A senior Iranian official said Friday that Tehran will stand with Lebanon in "all circumstances," as the United States and others work to secure a cease-fire deal between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
- With Trump 2.0 Looming, Saudi Arabia Pursues 'Cautious Detente' With Longtime Rival Iran RFE/RL 15 Nov 2024 -- Iran and Saudi Arabia have been bitter rivals for decades, vying to lead competing branches of Islam and standing on opposing sides of conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
- UN Nuclear Chief Warns During Iran Visit Window On Talks May Be Closing RFE/RL 14 Nov 2024 -- Rafael Grossi, head of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has urged Iran and its global partners to achieve "concrete, tangible, and visible results" in talks over Tehran's nuclear program as the return of Donald Trump to the White House may mean the window for diplomacy is closing.
- Imposition of Sanctions on Iran's Illicit Revenue-Generating Network US Dept. of State 14 Nov 2024 -- The United States is today designating or identifying as blocked property 26 entities, individuals, and ships comprising a network associated with the Syria-based Al-Qatirji Company, an entity with ties to the U.S.-designated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and the Houthis.
- Treasury Targets Syrian Conglomerate Funding Qods Force and Houthis US Treasury 14 Nov 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 26 companies, individuals, and vessels associated with the Al-Qatirji Company, a Syrian conglomerate responsible for generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and the Houthis through the sale of Iranian oil to Syria and the People's Republic of China (PRC).
- U.S. Government Employee Charged with Two Counts of Unlawfully Transmitting National Defense Information US Dept. of Justice 14 Nov 2024 -- A U.S. government employee working overseas was charged with unlawfully transmitting two highly sensitive classified documents last month.
- Iran Says It's Confident Oil Exports Will Continue Despite Trump Election RFE/RL 13 Nov 2024 -- Iran says it has measures in place to ensure it will continue producing and exporting oil even if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tehran once he takes office in January.
- Joint Statement by Representatives of Iran, Russia and Türkiye on Outcomes of the 22nd International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format, Astana, 11-12 November 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Nov 2024
- Iran receives first signals from Kowsar, Hodhod satellites IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- The two domestically-made satellite launched by Iran on Tuesday in cooperation with Russia have begun transmitting signals, indicating their perfect condition and orbiting.
- IRGC deputy commander says Zionists have to await Iran's response IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has stressed Iran's commitment to rendering a response to an October 26 Zionist airstrike on Iranian targets, noting that the regime has to await Iran's retaliation.
- Four Israeli-linked spies in Iran initially sentenced to death IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- The judiciary's public relations office in West Azerbaijan has announced that four individuals were initially sentenced to death on charges of spying for the Zionist regime by the Orumiyeh Revolutionary Court.
- Iran deploys 100th flotilla to Gulf of Aden: Navy Commander IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- The Commander of Imam Khomeini Naval University of Nowshahr, Rear Admiral Arya Shafqat Rudsari, has said that Iran's Navy deployed its 100th flotilla to the Gulf of Aden to enhance security for maritime trade in the region.
- Iran uses open and covert methods to sway US voters VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- Foreign adversaries used increasingly sophisticated meddling operations to target the November 5 U.S. presidential race between Democratic party candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and her Republican party opponent, former President Donald Trump.
- Russian rocket takes Iranian satellites Kowsar, Hodhod into orbit: Envoy IRNA 05 Nov 2024 -- Iran's ambassador to Russia has confirmed that Iranian satellites Kowsar and Hodhod have been successfully launched by the Soyuz 2.1b spacecraft blasting off from Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome.
- Meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister and Foreign Minister of Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Nov 2024 -- Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar today received the Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his delegation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- US Warns Iraq Against Allowing Iran to Attack Israel From Its Territory - Reports Sputnik 05 Nov 2024 -- The administration of US President Joe Biden has warned the Iraqi government against allowing Iran to stage a new attack on Israel from its territory, media reported on Tuesday.
- Iran vows strong support for resistance front, warns of decisive response IRNA 05 Nov 2024 -- Brigadier General Iraj Masjedi, the Deputy Coordinator of the IRGC's Quds Force, reaffirmed Iran's unwavering support for the Islamic resistance front, including groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, and warned of a firm response to any threats.
- Iran FM: Tehran determined to respond to Israel's attack at 'appropriate time' VOA 05 Nov 2024 -- Iran's chief diplomat said Tuesday that Tehran opposes military escalation in the region but "will certainly respond" to the deadly Oct. 26 strike by Israel against his country.
- FM Araghchi says Iran not after tension IRNA 05 Nov 2024 -- Unlike the Israeli regime, the Islamic Republic of Iran does not seek tension but reserves its right to defend itself based on the UN Charter, Iran's foreign minister has said.
- Aggression on Iran will be met with regretful response: Air Force chief IRNA 05 Nov 2024 -- The Iranian Army's Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi has warned the Israeli regime that any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic will be met with a response that will make the Zionists regret their mistake.
- Iran FM, Pakistan Army Chief discuss issues of mutual interest IRNA 05 Nov 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held talks with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir on the second day of his official visit to the neighboring country.
- Four terrorists killed, 6 others arrested in southeastern Iran IRNA 05 Nov 2024 -- A provincial security official in southeast Iran says that four members of a major terrorist group operating in the region group have been killed while six others have been arrested.
- IRGC: 10 foreign-backed terrorists killed, arrested in Sistan and Baluchestan Press TV 05 Nov 2024 -- Another 10 terrorists have been killed or arrested during an anti-terror operational exercise in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, following a foreign-backed terrorist attack on a police convoy in the province that claimed the lives of 10 police forces.
- Iran ramps up gasoline output amid rising demand Press TV 05 Nov 2024 -- Iran has increased its gasoline output by more than 7% in the past two and a half months to respond to a growing demand that has forced the country to resume imports after more than a decade of self-sufficiency.
- Iran Sentences 3 To Death Over Assassination Of Nuclear Scientist RFE/RL 05 Nov 2024 -- Iran's judiciary says three people have been sentenced to death by a lower court over the killing in 2020 of Iran's top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, in what Tehran says was an Israeli-orchestrated operation.
- Iran sentences three to death in Fakhrizadeh assassination case IRNA 05 Nov 2024 -- The Iranian Judiciary spokesman has announced that three individuals involved in the 2020 assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the country's top nuclear scientist, have been sentenced to death.
- Tehran Says German-Iranian Died Before Execution Could Be Carried Out RFE/RL 05 Nov 2024 -- Iran's judiciary says a dual German-Iranian national sentenced to death on terror charges died while in prison and was not executed, as previously reported by local media.
- Iran's Kowsar, Hodhod satellites successfully launched IRNA 05 Nov 2024 -- Iran has launched two domestically-made satellites named Kowsar and Hodhod into space from Vostochny launch-pad in far eastern Russia.
- Iranian satellites launched into space as private sector debuts in space industry Press TV 05 Nov 2024 -- Two domestically-manufactured Iranian satellites have been successfully launched into space in a debut entrance by the country's private sector in the space industry.
- Combined rescue and relief exercise ends in Caspian Sea IRNA 04 Nov 2024 -- Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have ended combined rescue and relief exercises in the Caspian Sea, the spokesman of the Caspian Sea exercises announced.
- Iran, Azerbaijan hold rescue and relief exercises in Caspian Sea IRNA 04 Nov 2024 -- Iran and the Azerbaijan Republic have begun combined rescue and relief exercises in the Caspian Sea.
- Iran, Azerbaijan to hold joint search and rescue naval drills in Caspian Sea Press TV 04 Nov 2024 -- Iran and Azerbaijan are set to hold joint search and rescue drills in the Caspian Sea with the aim of strengthening mutual cooperation and achieving maritime security.
- IRGC has precise information about meetings of enemy intelligence services to destabilize region: Cmdr. IRNA 04 Nov 2024 -- Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force says the IRGC has reliable information indicating that enemy intelligence services have convened meetings in several countries in the region to orchestrate terrorist groups for destabilizing the region.
- 'We're over their heads': Iran's Navy chief says US warships 'under close watch' Press TV 04 Nov 2024 -- The commander of the Iranian Navy has hailed the force's comprehensive surveillance over the American warships that sail across regional waters.
- Iran May Use More Powerful Warheads in Retaliatory Attack on Israel - Reports Sputnik 04 Nov 2024 -- Iran may use more powerful warheads in a retaliatory attack on Israel compared to previous attacks, the Wall Street Journal reported citing sources.
- Iran's missiles aimed at deterring attackers, not waging aggression: President Pezeshkian Press TV 04 Nov 2024 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian asserts that Iran's missiles are aimed at deterring those seeking to potentially target the country, and are not meant to be used towards waging acts of aggression against other nations.
- Iran repeatedly warned Israel not to test its will: FM Press TV 04 Nov 2024 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he has repeatedly warned the Israeli regime against testing Iran's will as the Islamic Republic has successfully passed the various tests it has faced.
- Iran says response to Israel 'certain', vows to use 'anything necessary' for defense Press TV 04 Nov 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says Tehran will definitely respond to the Israeli regime's act of aggression against the country, vowing that the country will be fully equipped to defend itself.
- How Will The U.S. Election Impact Washington's Iran Policy? RFE/RL 04 Nov 2024 -- The U.S. presidential election on November 5 will probably have a major bearing on Washington's policy toward Iran.
- Iranian President Says Cease-Fire Could Affect Tehran's Response To Israeli Strike RFE/RL 03 Nov 2024 -- Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian said that if a cease-fire were reached by Israel and Tehran-allied groups in the region, the action "could affect the intensity" of any retaliatory strike by Iran's military, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.
- Iran will 'certainly' launch Operation True Promise III against Israel: IRGC commander Press TV 03 Nov 2024 -- A high-ranking commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran will "certainly" launch another attack against Israel in response to the occupying regime's latest act of aggression against the country.
- Iran to host rescue and relief exercise in Caspian Sea IRNA 03 Nov 2024 -- The Iranian Navy is slated to host the Caspian Sea combined rescue and relief exercise.
- US cruel pressures against Iran continue up to now: Iran FM spox IRNA 03 Nov 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei Hamaneh has stated that the US provided all-out support to the Saddam regime during the eight-year-long war imposed on Iran, emphasizing that the US's unlawful interference and cruel pressures against Iran continue up to now.
- Iran kills ringleader of terrorist group behind deadly attack on border guards in southeast Press TV 03 Nov 2024 -- Iran's police have killed the ringleader of a terrorist group responsible for the deadly attack on a police convoy in Iran's southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
- Terror ringleader behind Taftan attack eliminated: Police IRNA 03 Nov 2024 -- The Iranian police spokesman has announced that the ringleader of a terrorist group responsible for the deadly attack on a police convoy in southeastern Iran has been killed.
- Iran to launch two domestically made satellites into space IRNA 02 Nov 2024 -- Iran will launch two domestically made satellites named Kowsar and Hodhod into space, using a Russian Soyuz rocket at the country's aerospace center, the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
- IRGC: Israeli regime incapable of calculating Iran's decisive response Press TV 02 Nov 2024 -- A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the Israeli regime is incapable of figuring out Iran's retaliation, vowing a "definitive and decisive" response to the occupying entity's recent aggression on the country.
- Leader: US, Israel will definitely receive 'teeth-breaking response' Press TV 02 Nov 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned the United States and Israel that they will definitely receive a crushing response for their atrocities.
- IRGC disbands four terror teams during drills in southeast Iran Press TV 02 Nov 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has smashed four terrorist teams during a major counterterrorism exercise in the southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province close to the border with Pakistan.
- Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on Middle East Force Posture Updates DoD 01 Nov 2024 -- "In keeping with our commitments to the protection of U.S. citizens and forces in the Middle East, the defense of Israel, and de-escalation through deterrence and diplomacy, the Secretary of Defense ordered the deployment of additional ballistic missile defense destroyers, fighter squadron and tanker aircraft, and several U.S. Air Force B-52 long-range strike bombers to the region."
- Pentagon Announces New Deployments To Middle East In Warning To Iran RFE/RL 01 Nov 2024 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of additional ballistic missile defense destroyers, fighter squadron and tanker aircraft, and several B-52 long-range strike bombers to the Middle East, a Pentagon statement said on November 1.
- Gen. Qaani: Quds Force to stand by Hezbollah until Zionism eradicated Press TV 01 Nov 2024 -- The commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has reaffirmed the force's support for the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah until the full liberation of the occupied al-Quds and the eradication of the Israeli regime.
- Iran is likely to increase range of its missiles: SCFR chief IRNA 01 Nov 2024 -- Head of Iran's Strategic Council of Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi said that Iran will develop the range of its missiles if western nations do not acknowledge Iran's concerns, particularly regarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Iran 'likely' to extend missile range; response to Israel 'certain': Senior diplomat Press TV 01 Nov 2024 -- The head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations says the Islamic Republic will likely increase the range of its missiles, warning that the country can change its entire military doctrine, if it faces an existential threat.
- Iran has 'not yet revealed' its capabilities against Israel: IRGC cmdr. Press TV 01 Nov 2024 -- A senior IRGC commander says Iran has not yet demonstrated its capabilities to the Israeli enemy, noting that the "irreparable" defeat of the regime has led to a turning point for liberating Palestine.
- Two Iran-made destroyers to set afloat soon: Official IRNA 01 Nov 2024 -- Two homegrown destroyers will be launched soon, the commander of the Navy of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says.
- Iran Navy to take delivery of two new warships amid regional tensions Press TV 01 Nov 2024 -- Iran's Navy chief Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says two new Iranian warships are set to sail soon, amid regional tensions sparked by Israeli aggressions.
- China asserts support for Iran's efforts to safeguard national security, stability Press TV 01 Nov 2024 -- China's foreign ministry says Beijing supports Iran's efforts at maintaining national security and stability, after foreign-backed terrorists waged deadly attacks on Iranian police in a border province.
- IRGC dismantles four terror, evil gangs in SE Iran IRNA 01 Nov 2024 -- The spokesman for the Martyrs of security drills of the IRGC Ground Force said that eight members of the four terror and evil gangs were identified, arrested and four others were killed in Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
- Iran launches anti-terror drills in 'real operational environment' in southeast Press TV 01 Nov 2024 -- The Ground Forces of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have begun conducting major counterterrorism exercises in the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
- Israel's Attack On Iran Has Left Tehran Offensively And Defensively Weaker RFE/RL 01 Nov 2024 -- Iran was quick to downplay the impact of Israel's attack on key military sites on its territory on October 26.
- Notice to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran The White House 01 Nov 2024
- Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran The White House 01 Nov 2024
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