Iran News Round Up

Iran News Round Up February 8, 2012
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
Iran News Round Up February 7, 2012
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
Iran News Round Up February 6, 2012
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
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