Iran News Round Up

Iran News Round Up February 2, 2012
Supreme Leader receives Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader; 11 Iranian pilgrims kidnapped in Syria; Iran launches new radar, missile systems; Iran’s foreign ministry hails reforms by Syrian president Assad
Iran News Round Up January 31, 2012
Supreme Leader to lead Friday prayer in Tehran; Khamenei says Arab uprisings to end Israel, U.S. dominance in region; senior aide to Supreme Leader alleges Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey tasted by U.S. to direct regional developments against Iran’s policies
Iran News Round Up January 30, 2012
Iran to display cruise missiles in Revolution Day exhibition; Iran’s defense minister unveils country’s first home-made, laser-guided smart munitions; Iran’s Central Bank increases interest rates to stabilize currency; lawmaker says new sanctions help Iran cut dependence on oil; Supreme Leader urges youths' vigilance against enemy's plot to hijack uprisings
Iran News Round Up January 27, 2012
Hamas leader to visit Iran next week; conflicting reports on Iranians kidnapped in Syria; Davutoglu says Turkey no platform for attacking Iran; Pakistan resolved to move ahead on Iran gas pipeline project despite sanctions
Iran News Round Up January 26, 2012
Iran’s envoy to Kuwait disqualified from upcoming polls; Iran’s parliament mulling immediate ban on oil exports to E.U.; Pakistan signs gas contract to import natural gas from Iran despite sanctions; Iran’s trade with China grows by 55% in 2011
Iran News Round Up January 25, 2012
Reformist lawmaker thrown out of mosque; Iran disqualifies more candidates ahead of parliamentary polls; Ahmadinejad invites Hamas leader to visit Iran; Tehran, Moscow sign security agreement; price rises wreak havoc in Iran
Iran News Round Up January 23, 2012
Iranian politicians debate right to criticize regime; Iran’s envoy to U.N. says no decision to close Strait of Hormuz; Iran’s currency sinks to new record low; Iranian officials downplay impact of E.U. oil embargo
Iran News Round Up January 20, 2012
Cleric warns of enemy plots to harm upcoming parliamentary polls; Iran condemns foreign interference in Syria; Iran to announce date for nuclear talks with world powers
Iran News Round Up January 19, 2012
Iran’s culture minister meets Hezbollah leader in Lebanon; Quds Force chief says Iran able to shape Arab movements against America; Iran to hold nuclear talks with world powers in Turkey; Kayhan downplays impact of sanctions on Iran’s Central Bank
Iran News Round Up January 18, 2012
Lawmaker Mottahari warns of authoritarianism in Iran; judiciary chief warns West of Muslims’ reaction to assassinations; Navy official says Iranian submarines ‘preying’ on U.S. aircraft careers in Persian Gulf; Iran expanding trade ties with Afghanistan