Iran News Round Up

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
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 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
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’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
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
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
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’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
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