Iran News Round Up

Supreme Leader’s aide says Hezbollah nightmare for Israel; Nasrallah says Tehran not to order Hezbollah if Israel attacks; Russia to continue military cooperation with Iran; intelligence minister warns of enemy plots to stir tension during upcoming parliamentary polls
Supreme Leader reiterates Tehran’s support for Palestinians to defeat Israel; IRGC to stage war game in Persian Gulf, Sea of Omar, Strait of Hormuz; gas pipeline project between Iran, Pakistan to go ahead despite sanctions; abducted Iranian pilgrims released in Syria
Supreme Leader urges Iranians not to protest upcoming parliamentary elections, voices support for protest movement in Bahrain; Iran launches new satellite into orbit, unveils 21 new home-made military achievements
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