Report: Iran now poses naval threat ‘throughout and outside Gulf’
WASHINGTON — Iran has developed a naval force that poses a threat beyond its waters, a report said. A leading U.S. institute asserted that the Iranian Navy has built (more…)
Iran introduces new Talash-3 SAM and 2 drone-tracking radars
NICOSIA — Iran has unveiled what it termed a new surface-to-air missile. The Iranian military said its new Talash-3 was designed as a long-range precision air defense system. The (more…)
50 percent of new Iran gas shipments to Oman destined for E. Asia
NICOSIA — Iran has completed preparations for natural gas exports to Oman. Officials said Iran would supply Oman with 20 million cubic meters of gas per day in the (more…)
U.S. finds Iran still secretly acquiring dual use WMD components
WASHINGTON — The United States has determined that Iran, despite an international agreement, continues to secretly procure components for its missile and nuclear programs. The administration of President Barack (more…)
Iran charges Azerbaijan assisted Israel’s reconnaissance drone ops
NICOSIA — Iran said it had identified the launching point of an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle. A senior Iranian military commander indicated that an Israeli UAV sent on a (more…)
Iran Fifth Fleet reports incident in Gulf with hostile Iran vessel
WASHINGTON — The United States has reported a confrontation with Iran in the Gulf. The U.S. military said a coast guard vessel in the Gulf encountered what was described (more…)
Report: Iran opted for talks with West due to worsening economy
TEL AVIV — Iran’s leadership has been influenced by the deteriorating economy, a report said. The Alliance Center for Iranian Studies asserted that the Iranian leadership approved a nuclear (more…)
Rowhani; Missile arsenal ‘is by no means and at no level negotiable’
NICOSIA — Iran has ruled out negotiations on its ballistic missile arsenal. President Hassan Rowhani said Iran would not discuss its missile stockpile. Rowhani said the stockpile, which includes (more…)
Iran announces long-delayed Fateh sub to be deployed in November
NICOSIA — Iran plans to deploy an indigenous submarine in late 2014. The Iranian Navy said it would introduce its Fateh submarine in late November 2014. The navy said (more…)