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Iran of the 60s: unsuccessful attempt to reform

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Topic: Regional rivalry in the Middle East.

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War & Terrorism, Iran

Iran's general dismisses use of chemical weapons by Syrian army
29.04.2013
War & Terrorism|Iran|Middle East

Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran, General Seyyed Hassan Firouzabadi dismissed reports on Syrian army using chemical weapons against opposition, Fars news agency reported.

"These accusations provided by the Western countries against the government of Bashar Al Assad are fake," Firuzabadi said.

Firuzabadi went on to say that the opposition forces in Syria are terrorists, who are fighting in favor of Israel, against Assad's forces.

Iran to launch new destroyer in Caspian Sea
12.03.2013
War & Terrorism|Iran|Middle East

A Jamaran 2 destroyer produced by the Iranian navy will soon be delivered to the Iranian navy in the Caspian Sea, Iranian Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi was quoted today by İribnews as saying.

He said the destroyer is equipped with modern technology and is an ambassador of peace and friendship in the Caspian Sea.

The vessel was delivered to the Iranian navy in the Persian Gulf in February 2010. It is designed and manufactured by Iranian specialists.

FARS news agency referred to it as 'the largest defence project'.

Commander: Iran's defensive power based on nation’s support
08.03.2013
War & Terrorism|Iran|Middle East

Iran's defensive power is based on the nation's support, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi said on Thursday, IRNA reported.

He made the remarks in a conference titled as 'national and all-out defense' in Tehran.

Closer Iran-Egypt ties about tourism, not religion: Tourism ministry
04.03.2013
War & Terrorism|Iran|Middle East

Egypt's tourism minister, Hisham Zaazou, has spoken about the ongoing rapprochement between Egypt and Iran, describing the deepening of relations between the two states as aimed at promoting tourism, and not political" or "religious. Al Ahramonline reported"

A recent visit by Iranian President Ahmadinejad to Cairo in February was considered by many observers to be a groundbreaking step in relations between Egypt, a majority Sunni nation, and the Shia state of Iran.

Defense minister: Iran's cruise, ballistic missiles capable of striking U.S. warships in region
18.02.2013
War & Terrorism|Iran|Middle East

Iran's Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said Iran's cruise and ballistic missiles are capable of striking U.S. warships that are located in the regional waters, Fars news agency reported.

He noted that Iran's deployment of anti-ship missiles on its Southern coast is a blow to U.S. strategic goals in the region.

Vahidi also stressed on the importance of Iran's naval forces in securing the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.

Previously Vahidi said that the Asian countries would rule the world after the hegemonic powers collapse.

Iran unveils indigenously-optimized Zolfaqar, Samsam tanks
04.02.2013
War & Terrorism|Iran|Middle East

The Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled the optimized versions of two indigenously-designed and -manufactured tanks, named Zolfaqar and Samsam, Press TV reported.

The tanks, which have been upgraded by military experts in the Iranian Army's Ground Forces, were unveiled on Monday as part of the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations commemorating the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran.

Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan as well as several other high-ranking military officials attended the unveiling ceremony of the tanks.

Iran presents two new home-made helicopters at exhibition
11.12.2012
War & Terrorism|Iran|Middle East

Iran has presented two new domestically made helicopters at the recently opened airlines and aviation exhibition on Kish island, Fars reported.

In presence of Iran's Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi, two helicopter models, "Panha 1" and "Panha 2" were unveiled.

"Panha 1" is a medium-class helicopter model, capable of carrying 14 people, and is suitable for both military and non-military missions.

"Panha 2" model is smaller, a light-weight class model, capable of carrying 8 passengers.

Iran releases "Ghadir" submarines, hovercrafts on water
28.11.2012
War & Terrorism|Iran|Middle East

Iran today has released two Ghadir-class submarines and two hovercrafts on water, in presence of country's Navy generals and other high ranking officials, IRINN Tv channel reported live.

Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari was among the Navy officials at the ceremony. Yesterday, he said that the Iranian experts have also build special submarine simulators, which will be used to prepare for real submarines.

Iran to launch missile-equipped Sina-7 navy in two days
26.11.2012
War & Terrorism|Iran|Middle East

Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said during a press conference in Tehran that Iran will launch its Sina-7 navy on Nov.28.

According to the IRNA report, Sayyari added that Sina-7 navy is equipped with missiles.

"The second development stage of the Sahand destroyer will be inaugurated on the same day", Iranian Navy Commander Sayyari said.

Previously Sayyari said on Oct.8 that Iran will start the new stage of the Sahand destroyer's construction in December.

Iran to commission submarines and hovercrafts to country's Navy
26.11.2012
War & Terrorism|Iran|Middle East

As part of Navy Week in Iran, the country will commission two Ghadir-class submarines and two hovercrafts to the national Navy, IRNA reported.

Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that Iranian experts have also build special submarine simulators, which will be used to prepare for real submarines.

In September, upon the order of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Iran has released new military submarine "Tareq 901" into water in Bandar Abbas port, IRINN Tv channel reported.