2012 Israel Special Weapons News

UN Demands Israel Open For Inspections RFE/RL 04 Dec 2012 -- The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution calling on Israel to open its nuclear program for international inspection.
Secretary Clinton Remarks With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 20 Nov 2012
Clinton, Netanyahu Meet in Jerusalem VOA 20 Nov 2012 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he prefers diplomacy to halt cross-border aerial strikes between his country and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.
Minister: Israel Faces 'Unprecedented' Cyberattack over Gaza RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2012 -- Israel had to repel millions of cyberattacks on government websites since the start of its operation in Gaza.
Obama Win Stirs Israeli Worries Over PM's Romney Support VOA 08 Nov 2012 -- The re-election of U.S. President Barack Obama has focused attention on his sometimes tense personal relations with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who made no secret of his leanings toward the president's challenger.
Israeli PM Says Will Strike Iran If Necessary RIA Novosti 06 Nov 2012 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons and said he was ready to strike the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities if needed.
Iran criticizes discriminatory implementation of NPT IRNA 06 Nov 2012 -- Discriminatory implementation of nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty has left many states feeling that being a party to NPT causes hinderanance of cooperation in field atomic energy.
Turkey Starts Trial Against Israelis Involved in 2010 Raid VOA 06 Nov 2012 -- A trial began in Turkey against four Israeli military commanders accused of leading a raid on the high seas against a Gaza-bound aid ship.
Turkey Opens Trial Of Israelis In Gaza Flotilla Case RFE/RL 06 Nov 2012 -- A Turkish court has opened the trial in absentia of four former Israeli military commanders charged with killing nine people aboard a Turkish aid ship.
US Election Results Could Influence Israel's Parliamentary Vote VOA 05 Nov 2012 -- U.S. politics are always important to Israelis because Washington is the country’s biggest ally, its closest international collaborator and its primary supplier of sophisticated military equipment.
Israeli PM Clashed With Military Over Iran Attack RFE/RL 05 Nov 2012 -- An Israeli television documentary says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak were rebuffed by the military when they ordered it in 2010 to prepare for an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Abbas: No Right Of Hometown Return RFE/RL 02 Nov 2012 -- Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas says he has no right to return to live in his boyhood hometown, which is now in Israel.
Abbas Vows to Avoid Uprising against Israel RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2012 -- PNA leader Mahmoud Abbad reiterated his commitment to peaceful means and vowed that he will not allow another armed uprising against Israel while he is in office.
Israel Says Iran Pulls Back Nuclear Effort RFE/RL 31 Oct 2012 -- Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak says Iran has pulled back from its effort to build a nuclear weapon, averting a possible military showdown for the time being.
Is Israeli Defense Minister Taking Softer Stand On Iran? RFE/RL 31 Oct 2012 -- Speaking to Britain's "The Daily Telegraph," Barak said that Iran had used up to one-third of its enriched uranium to make fuel rods for a medical research reactor.
Hollande, Netanyahu Want Firmer Sanctions On Iran RFE/RL 31 Oct 2012 -- French President Francois Hollande says he favors "other sanctions" if Iran fails to prove with "concrete acts and gestures" that it's not pursuing nuclear arms.
Sudan's Iran Alliance Under Scrutiny VOA 31 Oct 2012 -- Sudan's accusation that Israel bombed a Khartoum weapons plant last week has drawn attention to long-standing Israeli complaints of alleged Sudanese cooperation with Iran in smuggling weapons to Palestinian militants.
Monitoring Group: Sudanese Factory Hit by Airstrike VOA 30 Oct 2012 -- A U.S.-based monitoring group says satellite images suggest an airstrike caused an explosion at a Sudanese arms factory last week.
Sudan Vows Support of Palestinians Despite Israeli Attack RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2012 -- Sudan will continue supporting “brothers in Palestine” despite an attack of Israeli warplanes on an arms factory in Khartoum last week.
Khartoum refuses Zionist regime claims over Sudan ties with Iran IRNA 30 Oct 2012 -- Sudan’s foreign ministry said in a statement released that there has been no relation between attacked factory by Zionist regime aircrafts last week and any third country, including Iran.
Iranian State Media Reports Its Navy Ships Docked in Sudan VOA 30 Oct 2012 -- Iran’s state media reports two Iranian warships have docked at a Sudanese port to convey a “message of peace,” a week after Khartoum accused Israel of attacking a Sudanese weapons factory.
Iran Claims Drone Filmed Israeli Secret Sites RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2012 -- Iran claimed it has pictures of highly protected sites in Israel, taken from an unmanned aerial vehicle launched by the Lebanese Hezbollah group.
US, Israel Hold Joint Military Exercises VOA 26 Oct 2012 -- Israel and the United States are holding a major joint military exercise amid growing tensions with Iran over its nuclear program.
Sudan Wants Israel Condemned at UN RFE/RL 25 Oct 2012 -- Sudan is demanding that the United Nations Security Council condemn Israel for an alleged air strike on a weapons factory in Khartoum.
Iran highlights aggressive nature of Zionist regime citing Israeli air raids on Sudan IRNA 25 Oct 2012 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warned the Muslim states about aggressive nature of Zionist regime, citing Israeli air raids on Sudan.
Sudan Says Israel Targeted Sudanese Military Capabilities RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2012 -- The government of Sudan condemned an alleged attack of Israeli warplanes on arms factory in Khartoum saying it was targeted to undermine defense capabilities of the sovereign country.
Sudan Plans UN Complaint Over Khartoum Blast RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2012 -- Sudan intends to file a complaint with the UN Security Council over an alleged Israeli air strike on an arms factory in the capital, Khartoum, the country’s Culture and Information Minister Ahmed Bilal Osman said.
Sudan Says Israeli Planes Hit Khartoum Arms Factory RFE/RL 24 Oct 2012 -- Sudan's government says it believes Israel has conducted an air strike on an arms factory in Khartoum.
Sudan Blames Israel for Blast at Arms Factory VOA 24 Oct 2012 -- The Sudanese government is blaming Israel for what it says was the bombing of an arms factory in the capital.
Obama, Romney Support for Israel Reassures Jewish Voters VOA 23 Oct 2012 -- U.S. President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney debated U.S. foreign policy in Florida.
Mossad Agents To 'Defend Minsk' RFE/RL 22 Oct 2012 -- Meir Dagan was diagnosed with cancer several months ago and came to Minsk for a liver transplant.
Israel, US Start Largest Ever Air Defense Exercise RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2012 -- The Israeli and United States armed forces started their largest-ever joint air defense and anti-missile exercise.
Israeli Navy on Alert as Swedish Aid Ship Steams Toward Gaza VOA 19 Oct 2012 -- A high-seas showdown may be taking shape off the coast of the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, which is patrolled by the Israeli Navy as a Swedish ship is bent on breaking an Israeli blockade.
U.S. Partners With Israel for Exercise Austere Challenge AFPS 17 Oct 2012 -- More than 3,500 American service members will join with Israeli allies for Exercise Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel next week.
Zionist regime’s nuclear warheads biggest threat to region: Iran’s envoy IRNA 04 Oct 2012 -- Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations said the Zionist regime’s nuclear warheads which threatened regional peace and stability.
Iran demands IAEA supervision over Zionist regime nuclear programs IRNA 29 Sep 2012 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has requested International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to supervise the Zionist regime's nuclear programs.
Zionist regime unable to attack Iran: Firouzabadi IRNA 21 Sep 2012 -- The occupying force of Zionist regime is not able to attack Iran, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Seyed Hassan Firouzabadi said.
Iran Tensions Loom Over Israelis on Jewish New Year VOA 17 Sep 2012 -- Jews around the world are observing Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. In Israel, the mood is sober.
Zionist regime's nuclear case on IAEA's table IRNA 17 Sep 2012 -- The 56th annual meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency is to begin while the case of the Zionist regime's atomic program is among the major topics on its agenda.
Upcoming U.S., Israeli Exercise Underscores Relations AFPS 04 Sep 2012 -- U.S. and Israeli forces will team up this fall for Austere Challenge 12, a major exercise that provides important training for the defense of both nations.
White House: 'No Daylight' Between US, Israel Over Iran Nuclear Program VOA 03 Sep 2012 -- The White House says Israel and the United states are commited to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, but there is still time to pursue diplomacy.
22 Azerbaijanis On Trial For Alleged Spying For Iran RFE/RL 28 Aug 2012 -- Twenty-two Azerbaijani citizens have gone on trial for allegedly planning terrorist attacks targeting the U.S. and Israeli embassies in Baku.
Israeli Court Rejects Suit Over US Activist's Death VOA 28 Aug 2012 -- A long court case pitting the American family against the state of Israel over the death of a pro-Palestinian activist ended Tuesday when an Israeli court dismissed the lawsuit.
Israeli Court Says Military Not At Fault Over U.S. Activist's Death RFE/RL 28 Aug 2012 -- An Israeli court has ruled that the Israeli military was not at fault in the death of a U.S. activist who was crushed to death by an army bulldozer during a 2003 pro-Palestinian demonstration.
Israeli Top Diplomat Blasts Egypt’s Sinai Military Buildup RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2012 -- Egypt’s recent military buildup on the Sinai Peninsula was not agreed upon with Israel and violates a peace treaty between the two countries.
Analysis: A tunnel-free future for Gaza? IRIN 23 Aug 2012 -- This month’s border attack in the Sinai Peninsula, which killed 16 Egyptian soldiers, has bolstered calls to shut down a network of underground tunnels between Egypt and the isolated Gaza Strip.
Israel Slams S.Africa's ‘Made in Palestinian Territory’ Rule RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2012 -- Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned a decision by South Africa to label goods produced in the occupied Palestinian territories and summoned the South African ambassador for clarification.
ISRAEL-SYRIA: Could a new regime in Syria be good for the Golan Heights? IRIN 21 Aug 2012 -- While conflict rages just kilometers away in Syria, the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights remains quiet.
Israel Wants Egyptian Forces out of Sinai RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2012 -- Israel has asked Egypt to remove its tanks from the Sinai Peninsula because their continued presence violates the peace agreement between the two countries.
Israel Deploys Rocket Shield to Eilat RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2012 -- The Israel Defense Force has deployed its Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system to the area of the port city of Eilat, which has come under rocket fire in recent days from inside Egypt.
TRADOC commanding general leads delegation to Israel for Future Battlefield Conference XXI Army News 17 Aug 2012 -- Gen. Robert W. Cone, commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, led a delegation to Israel to participate in the 21st Future Battlefield Conference, July 15-19, 2012.
US Contradicts Israeli Official on Iranian Weapons VOA 10 Aug 2012 -- The US still believes that Iran is not on the verge of building a nuclear weapon, despite comments by Israel's defense minister that Washington has changed its assessment.
Saudi Arabia 'to Shoot Down' Iran-Bound Israeli Planes RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2012 -- Saudi Arabia has threatened to shoot down any Israeli aircraft over its airspace en route to or from Iran.
Egypt Brands Islamist Gunmen in Border Attack As 'Infidels' RFE/RL 07 Aug 2012 -- Israeli public radio reported on August 7 that Israel has returned to Egypt the bodies of six gunmen killed by Israeli security forces.
Iranian State Television Airs 'Confessions Of Nuclear Scientists Killers' RFE/RL 06 Aug 2012 -- Iranian state television has broadcast purported confessions by more than a dozen suspects in connection with the killing of five nuclear scientists since 2010.
Israeli Leaders Urge Greater Security Following Sinai Attack VOA 06 Aug 2012 -- Senior Israeli leaders are calling on Egypt's new government to strengthen security along their common border hours after alleged Islamist militants killed 16 Egyptian soldiers and tried to force their way into Israel.
Egyptian President Vows To Retake Control Of Sinai After Attack RFE/RL 06 Aug 2012 -- Egyptian President Muhammad Mursi has vowed he would retake “full control” of the Sinai after unidentified gunmen attacked a checkpoint on the Egyptian-Israeli border.
Egyptian Leader Pledges Response to Sinai Attack RIA Novosti 06 Aug 2012 -- Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi vowed to retake control of the Sinai Peninsula following militant attack that killed 16 Egyptian guards near the Israeli border.
Egyptian Leaders Vow to Restore Security in Sinai RIA Novosti 06 Aug 2012 -- Egypt’s Supreme Council of the Armed Forces vowed to restore security in the country’s Sinai Peninsula as soon as possible after a deadly attack on a border crossing.
Joint Press Conference with Secretary Panetta and Minister Barak in Israel DoD 01 Aug 2012
U.S., Israeli Leaders United Against Iranian Nuke Efforts AFPS 01 Aug 2012 -- If diplomatic efforts and economic sanctions fail, the United States has military options to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Panetta, Israeli Leaders Warn Iran VOA 01 Aug 2012 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Israeli leaders on Wednesday warned Iran that time is running out to resolve disputes over its controversial nuclear program.
Iranian Nuke Program Dominates Panetta’s Talks in Israel AFPS 01 Aug 2012 -- Iranian nuclear ambitions dominated discussions between Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iron Dome System Demonstrates U.S-Israeli Partnership AFPS 01 Aug 2012 -- After passing through an orchard of fruit-laden apple trees and passing fields of corn and vegetables, it’s jarring to come across a rocket launcher.
Panetta to Discuss Iran with Israeli Allies AFPS 31 Jul 2012 -- U.S. defense officials will discuss the threat Iran poses to the Middle East and the world with Israeli officials during a visit to the close Middle Eastern ally today.
Remarks by the President at Signing of the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act The White House 27 Jul 2012
Fact Sheet: Advancing Israel's Security and Supporting Peace The White House 27 Jul 2012
Obama Adds $70 Million to Israel Military Aid VOA 27 Jul 2012 -- President Barack Obama has committed another $70 million in U.S. military aid for Israel.
Obama to Sign Israel Security Bill Ahead of Romney Visit VOA 27 Jul 2012 -- President Barack Obama will sign legislation Friday that expands military ties between the United States and Israel.
Iran, Israel Trade Accusations Over Bulgaria Bombing RFE/RL 26 Jul 2012 -- Iran has called Israeli allegations that it was responsible for suicide bombing of a bus carrying Israeli tourists in Bulgaria "baseless."
Iran’s UN Envoy Says Israel behind Bus Blast in Bulgaria RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2012 -- Iran’s UN envoy Mohammad Khazaee said that it was Israel that plotted and carried out a terrorist attack on an Israeli tourist bus in Bulgaria last week.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Olmert Convicted Of Corruption RFE/RL 10 Jul 2012 -- Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been found guilty of one corruption charge but acquitted of two other counts.
Former Israel PM Convicted But Escapes Fraud Charge RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2012 -- The Jerusalem District Court cleared former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of fraud and corruption charges but found him guilty of breach of trust.
Iran Says Ballistic Missile Tests 'Response to Threats' VOA 03 Jul 2012 -- Iran says it has successfully tested medium-range ballistic missiles which experts say are capable of hitting Israel.
Iranian Media Says Missile Able To Hit Israel Tested RFE/RL 03 Jul 2012 -- Iranian media say the Islamic republic's military has successfully test-fired a medium-range Shahab-3 ballistic missile capable of striking Iranian rival Israel.
Former Israeli PM Yitzhak Shamir Laid to Rest VOA 02 Jul 2012 -- Israelis paid their last respects to former prime minister Yitzhak Shamir as his flag-draped coffin lay in state in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.
Israel Demands Stiffer Sanctions On Iran RFE/RL 21 Jun 2012 -- Israel is demanding the West slap stiffer economic sanctions on Iran after talks between Iran and the West produced no breakthrough.
Report Says U.S., Israel Targeted Iran With 'Flame' Virus RFE/RL 20 Jun 2012 -- There's been no official reaction yet to a report saying the US and Israel jointly developed a computer virus called "Flame."
Report: Israel, US Behind Iranian Spying Virus VOA 20 Jun 2012 -- A U.S. cyber security expert says it is "pretty likely" the United States and Israel are behind a sophisticated computer virus that appears to have been used to gather intelligence about Iran's nuclear program.
Russia, Israel in UAV Talks RIA Novosti 13 Jun 2012 -- Russia and Israel are negotiating a joint project to build an unmanned aerial vehicle, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Wednesday.
Clinton Dismisses Iranian Threats Against Israel RFE/RL 04 Jun 2012 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has dismissed Iran's latest threats against Israel as "nothing new."
German opposition raps Israeli submarine deal IRNA 04 Jun 2012 -- German opposition parties lashed out at Berlin's decision to deliver Dolphin-class submarines to Israel.
Israel deploying nuclear missiles on German submarines: report IRNA 03 Jun 2012 -- The Hamburg-based news magazine Der Spiegel reported Sunday that Israel is secretly equipping German-built submarines with nuclear missiles.
Hezbollah to invade us, if Israel attacks Iran IRNA 17 May 2012 -- A daily expressed worries lest Lebanese Hezbollah would target sensitive spots in Israel in case Tel Aviv would dare to invade the Iranian nuclear facilities.
IRGC dismisses speculation on Iran encouraging Hezbollah to launch preemptive strikes on Tel Aviv IRNA 16 May 2012 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps dismissed the speculation of encouraging Hezbollah of Lebanon to launch preemptive strike on Tel Aviv.
Israel Gets Nuke-Capable Submarine RIA Novosti 04 May 2012 -- An official ceremony to hand over to Israel a Dolphin-class submarine, which can carry nuclear weapons, was held on Thursday in the German city of Kiel.
No Softening on Iran: Israeli Defense Minister VOA 01 May 2012 -- Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak is maintaining the government's hard line against Iran's nuclear program.
Israeli Defense Minister Leaves 'All Options' On Table With Iran RFE/RL 01 May 2012 -- Israeli Defense Minister Barak has said "all options to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons should remain on the table."
Israeli Leaders Vow to Prevent Iran from Obtaining Nukes RIA Novosti 19 Apr 2012 -- Israeli leaders vowed to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons, saying it was a threat to the existence of the Jewish state.
Statement by the President on Yom HaShoah The White House 19 Apr 2012
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta: Holocaust Remembrance Day Observance DoD 19 Apr 2012
Panetta Honors Victims, Survivors in Holocaust Remembrance Event AFPS 19 Apr 2012 -- “Today we pause to remember and honor 6 million souls who were murdered not because of anything they had done, but because of who they were,” Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said.
Israel Remembers Victims of Nazi Holocaust VOA 19 Apr 2012 -- Sirens wailed across Israel Thursday, as the country paid tribute to the six million Jewish people who perished in the Nazi Holocaust some 70 years ago.
Israel Critical of Iran Nuclear Talks VOA 17 Apr 2012 -- Israeli officials say European Union-led negotiations over Iran's nuclear program are giving Tehran more time to develop nuclear weapons.
Iran Media Say Country Holding 'Israel-Linked Assassination Group' RFE/RL 17 Apr 2012 -- Some 15 Iranian and foreign nationals have been arrested for alleged spying for Israel, attempted assassination, and sabotage.
In a first, indian Gov't penalizes defense firm for graft IRNA 17 Apr 2012 -- In a first, India has seized a bank guarantee worth Rs 2.24 billion furnished by an Israeli defence vendor for breach of integrity pact.
Baku Says No Israeli Bases For Iran Strike RIA Novosti 03 Apr 2012 -- Azerbaijan denies reports that Israel is to set up military bases aimed at Iran on its territory, Azerbaijani FM Mammadyarov said.
U.S. Scientist Gets 13 Years In Espionage Case RFE/RL 21 Mar 2012 -- A former space scientist has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after confessing to attempting to sell classified information to Israel.
U.S., Israel Send Norouz Greetings To Iranian People RFE/RL 19 Mar 2012 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is marking the start of the Persian New Year this week.
ISRAEL: Address inequalities facing Arabs, says ICG IRIN 19 Mar 2012 -- Urgent steps should be taken to address the widespread marginalization of Arab minorities in Israel, including Palestinians living in occupied East Jerusalem.
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta at AIPAC Policy Conference DoD 06 Mar 2012
Panetta: U.S.-Israel Partnership Will Become Closer AFPS 06 Mar 2012 -- Defense cooperation between the U.S. and Israel is already close, and it will get closer as both countries face the threats of the future, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said today.
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel The White House 05 Mar 2012
Remarks by the President at AIPAC Policy Conference The White House 04 Mar 2012
Obama, Netanyahu to Hold Critical Talks on Iran Options VOA 02 Mar 2012 -- President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at the White House on Monday to discuss Iran.
Israeli PM Refuses To Draw 'Red Lines' On Iran Nuclear Program RFE/RL 02 Mar 2012 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will not draw any "red lines" for action regarding Iran's disputed nuclear program.
Iran Sees 'Creeping Zionist Influence' In South Caucasus RFE/RL 29 Feb 2012 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned Azerbaijani Ambassador Javanshir Akhundov to explain Baku's purchase of some $1.6 billion in weapons from Israel.
Azerbaijan Rejects Iran Complaints Over Israel Arms Buy RFE/RL 29 Feb 2012 -- Azerbaijan has dismissed Iranian protests over its reported deal to buy arms worth $1.5 billion from Israel.
Israel Helped Russia Hack Georgian Drones – Wikileaks RIA Novosti 29 Feb 2012 -- A swap deal between Russia and Israel in 2008 provided secret codes for Georgian drones and information on Iranian missile systems.
Police Release Two Bangkok Blast Suspects RIA Novosti 28 Feb 2012 -- Police in Thailand have released a married Iranian couple detained for suspected involvement in bombings in Bangkok earlier this month.
Azerbaijan Republic explains arms deal with Zionist regime IRNA 28 Feb 2012 -- Azerbaijan Republic ambassador to Tehran in a meeting with Iran Deputy Foreign Minister in Asia and Pacific Affairs presented explanation concerning arms deal with the Zionist regime.
Israel to Sell Arms to Azerbaijan RIA Novosti 28 Feb 2012 -- Israel agreed to sell military technology as well as anti-aircraft and missile defense systems to Azerbaijan.
Thai Police Question Three More Iranians Over Bomb Plot RFE/RL 27 Feb 2012 -- Thai police say they have begun questioning three more Iranians in connection with an alleged plot to kill Israeli diplomats in Bangkok.
Israel Sells Drones, Missiles To Azerbaijan RFE/RL 27 Feb 2012 -- Israeli defense officials on February 26 confirmed a deal to sell Azerbaijan drones, antiaircraft, and missile defense systems for some $1.6 billion.
Iran strike would be ‘catastrophic’: Putin RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2012 -- Russia is troubled by the growing threat of a military strike on Iran, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said.
Israel: Iran to Top Agenda at White House Summit VOA 26 Feb 2012 -- Israel’s leader is gearing up for a visit to Washington amid growing tensions with Iran.
Iran Officials Deny Involvement in Bangkok Bombings RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2012 -- Iranian officials at UN headquarters in Bangkok denied any involvement in the February 14 bombings in Bangkok.
Zionist regime's anti-Iran strike equals its destruction: Gen Vahidi IRNA 23 Feb 2012 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi: Ot goes without saying that if the Zionist regime launches any military operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran, it would be tantamount to destruction of that regime.
Iran ready to help identify culprits behind Thailand explosions IRNA 22 Feb 2012 -- FM Spokesman Mehmanparast expressed Iran’s readiness to cooperate in identifying culprits behind Thailand explosions.
Thai Police Hoping To Detain Iranian Suspect Longer RFE/RL 22 Feb 2012 -- Thai police are hoping to extend the detention for an Iranian suspected in a bomb plot.
Azerbaijan says it Uncovered Iran-linked Terrorist Group RIA Novosti 22 Feb 2012 -- Azerbaijan's National Security Ministry has said it uncovered a terrorist group with links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Sepah and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
Azerbaijan Reportedly Arrests Iran-Linked Plotters RFE/RL 21 Feb 2012 -- Azerbaijan says it has busted an alleged terrorist group working for Iran's secret services.
US Shares Israeli Concerns about Potential Iran Nuclear Weapon VOA 21 Feb 2012 -- The White House says talks President Barack Obama's national security advisor had with Israeli leaders underscored that the United States and Israel share the same objective.
US Envoy Visits Israel to Discuss Iran Tensions VOA 19 Feb 2012 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has dispatched a senior envoy to Israel amid growing tensions with Iran about its nuclear program.
Dempsey Discusses U.S.-China Relations, Middle East Challenges AFPS 19 Feb 2012 -- The military’s strategic shift to the Pacific region provides an opportunity to improve U.S.-China relations, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
Iran Envoy Blames Israel for Bangkok Bombings RIA Novosti 18 Feb 2012 -- Iranian Ambassador to Thailand Majid Bizmark claimed that the bombings in Bangkok on February 14 were organized by Israel.
The Iran Conflict Comes To The Caucasus RFE/RL 17 Feb 2012 -- Israel publicly accused Tehran of being behind the aborted Tbilisi attack.
India Treads Lightly Amid Accusations Against Iran VOA 17 Feb 2012 -- Indian police have yet to locate a suspect in a bombing attack on an Israeli vehicle that Israel blames on Iran.
Thailand Searches For More Suspects in Bangkok Blasts VOA 17 Feb 2012 -- Authorities in Thailand are looking for at least two more suspects in connection with this week's explosions in Bangkok that police say were part of an assassination plot targeting Israeli diplomats.
Thai Police Seek Suspects In Alleged Iranian Bomb Plot RFE/RL 17 Feb 2012 -- Thai police say they are searching for two more suspects in the failed attack against Israeli diplomats.
Israel Says Iran, Hezballah Plotting Attacks Against Israelis Abroad RFE/RL 17 Feb 2012 -- Israel's counterterrorism bureau says Iran and its ally, the Lebanese Shi'ite movement Hizballah are plotting attacks against Israelis and Jews worldwide.
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: "New NATO – New Turkey" NATO 17 Feb 2012
Turkey Pledges No Third Country Use of NATO Defenses VOA 17 Feb 2012 -- Davutoglu said Turkey "will never allow any third country to use any NATO facility."
Press Conference with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and German Minister of Defense Thomas de Maiziere DoD 16 Feb 2012
Panetta, de Maizière Discuss Afghanistan, Syria, Iran AFPS 16 Feb 2012 -- Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and German Defense Minister Thomas de Maizière responded to reporters’ questions on Afghanistan, Syria, Iran and Israel following a bilateral Pentagon meeting.
Israel plot to blame Iran for Bangkok bomb blast fails IRNA 16 Feb 2012 -- The efforts by the Zionist’s officials, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in particular, to blame Iran for the Bangkok bomb blast came to nothing.
Police Say Thailand Bombers Targeted Israeli Diplomats VOA 16 Feb 2012 -- Thai authorities say three Iranians have been arrested in connection with this week's explosions in Bangkok.
Israel Calls for Additional Sanctions on Iran VOA 16 Feb 2012 -- Israel's defense minister Ehud Barak has called for increased sanctions on Iran.
Israeli Defense Chief Says Iran Exaggerating Nuclear Progress RFE/RL 16 Feb 2012 -- Israel's defense minister has dismissed as exaggerations Iran's latest announcements of major advancements in the Islamic republic’s nuclear program.
Israel to Use All Means to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2012 -- Israel supports the use of all possible ways to stop Iran’s nuclear program, the country's ambassador to Russia Dorit Golender said.
Netanyahu Says Iranian 'Terror Activities' Must Be Halted RFE/RL 15 Feb 2012 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that what he calls Iran's "terrorist activities" have been exposed to the world following a recent series of attacks targeting Israeli diplomats.
Iran rejects Zionist claims on Bangkok bombing ISNA 15 Feb 2012 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Ramin Mehmanparast rejected reports on the country's involvement in Bangkok explosion, calling it a Zionist regime's attempt to "harm Iran-Thailand friendly relations."
Zionists do not dare to take military action, says Iran minister ISNA 15 Feb 2012 -- Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said Zionist regime does not dare to take military action against Iran.
No proof to name any country's role in Israeli Embassy car blast: India IRNA 14 Feb 2012 -- India’s Union Home Secretary R K Singh: No evidence till now to suggest involvement of any country in the bomb attack on an Israeli mission car in New Delhi.
India Says 'Well-Trained Terrorist' Attacked Israeli Diplomat VOA 14 Feb 2012 -- Indian Home Minister P. Chidambaram says Monday evening's car blast was targeted at an Israeli diplomat's wife.
India, Georgia Hunt Bombers Of Israeli Diplomats RFE/RL 14 Feb 2012 -- Indian and Georgian authorities are vowing to hunt down the perpetrators of bombs targeting Israeli diplomats in their countries.
Iran condemns Zionists' claim on Georgia, India explosion ISNA 14 Feb 2012 -- Iranian FM Spokesman Mehmanparast condemned Zionist regime's claim on Iran's involvement in attacks against the regime's embassies in India and Georgia.
Zionist regime source of int’l terrorism: Mehmanparast IRNA 14 Feb 2012 -- Zionist regime as source of international terrorism is trying to deviate world public opinion from its criminal acts by accusing Iran of terrorism, Iran FM Spokesperson Mehmanparast said.
EU Condemns Attacks on Israeli Diplomats RIA Novosti 14 Feb 2012 -- The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton has condemned the bomb attacks on Israeli diplomats' cars in India and Georgia.
Statement by Secretary Clinton on Bombing of Israeli Diplomatic Vehicle in India and Attempted Attack on Israeli Embassy Personnel in Georgia US Dept. of State 13 Feb 2012
Alleged terror scenarios psychological war against Iran IRNA 13 Feb 2012 -- Terror scenarios in India and Georgia and claims by Zionist regime about Iran’s role in the terrorist operations is another phase of psychological war against Tehran.
Krishna speaks his Israeli counterpart on car blast incident IRNA 13 Feb 2012 -- Hours within the blast occurred in an Israeli embassy car, External Affairs Minister S. M Krishna spoke to his Israeli counterpart Avigdor Lieberman.
Israel Blames Iran for Attacks in India, Georgia VOA 13 Feb 2012 -- Israel is blaming Iran for bomb attacks in India and Georgia in which two people were wounded.
Bombers Target Israeli Embassy Staff In Georgia, India RFE/RL 13 Feb 2012 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Iran of being behind bomb plots targeting Israeli diplomatic staff in India and Georgia.
Israeli embassy car explosion triggers panic IRNA 13 Feb 2012 -- An Israeli embassy car exploded close to the mission in New Delhi in a suspected coordinated terror attack after a car bomb involving an Israeli embassy vehicle in Georgian capital of Tbilisi was defused.
Azerbaijan Rejects Iran's Israel Spy Claim RFE/RL 13 Feb 2012 -- Azerbaijan has denied Iranian claims that Baku has been collaborating with Israel's spy services.
Iran summons Azerbaijani envoy ISNA 13 Feb 2012 -- Iran summoned Azerbaijani ambassador Javanshir Akhundov following coming and going of certain terrorists linked to assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists in Azerbaijan.
Iran Summons Azeri Envoy Over Nuclear Scientist Killing RIA Novosti 13 Feb 2012 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned Azerbaijan’s ambassador, accusing the country of colluding with the Israeli intelligence.
Israel Successfully Tests Missile Defense System RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2012 -- Israel successfully tested its Arrow missile defense system on Friday, the Defense Ministry said.
Analysts: Iran’s Nuclear Program Could Provoke War VOA 09 Feb 2012 -- The Obama administration is talking with Israeli officials and monitoring developments about a possible Israeli attack on Iran.
Israel Debates Possible Fallout From Attack on Iran VOA 09 Feb 2012 -- In recent months, Israeli leaders have stepped up their rhetoric about Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
U.S. Defense Chief Downplays Speculation Of Israeli Attack On Iran RFE/RL 03 Feb 2012 -- U.S. Defense Sec. Panetta has downplayed a US report suggesting he believes Israel is planning a strike against Iran.
Israel May Attack Iran over Next 4 Months – U.S. media RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2012 -- There is a growing possibility that Israel may attack Iranian nuclear facilities over the next few months.
Iran Threatens to Strike Back Against Sanctions, Attack VOA 03 Feb 2012 -- Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that Iran will retaliate against Western-backed oil sanctions and threats of attack.
Iran's Supreme Leader Speaks On Nuclear Program, Threats, Israel RFE/RL 03 Feb 2012 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed that Tehran will not give in to international pressure to abandon its nuclear program.
Supreme Leader: Threat to war is against US interests IRNA 03 Feb 2012 -- Supreme leader of the Islamic Revolution, in reaction to the US threats that 'all options in Iran’s case are on the table' underlined that threat to war is against the US interests and war can be ten times more harmful to that country.
Israeli Minister Says Military Action May Be Needed Against Iran RFE/RL 02 Feb 2012 -- Israel's defense minister says there is growing international awareness that military action against Iran's nuclear program will have to be considered.
Iran Can Produce Four Atom Bombs – Israeli Intelligence RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2012 -- Iran has four tons of 20 percent enriched uranium, enough to make four crude nuclear bombs in a year.
Massive Israeli Drone Crashes RFE/RL 30 Jan 2012 -- The Israeli military says one of its most sophisticated drones has crashed.
Reports: Plot To Kill Israeli Ambassador In Azerbaijan Foiled RFE/RL 25 Jan 2012 -- Reports say two Azerbaijani citizens have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to kill the Israeli ambassador to Baku.
Zionists want to deviate attentions from their crimes: Envoy IRNA 25 Jan 2012 -- The ambassador and deputy head of Iran’s representative mission in the United Nations referred to efforts of the Zionist regime's representative to elude from answering to questions posed by the numerous crimes of this illegitimate regime.
US Military Chief in Israel for Talks on Iran Nuclear Program VOA 20 Jan 2012 -- The top U.S. military official held closed talks with Israeli leaders over how to respond to Iran's controversial nuclear program.
Dempsey Meets with Israeli Officials AFPS 20 Jan 2012 -- Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, traveled to Israel this week where he met with his Israeli counterpart and other officials for the first time as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Israel Says Decision on Iran Attack 'Far Off' VOA 18 Jan 2012 -- Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak says any decision on whether to attack Iran's nuclear program is "very far off."

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