Create four new nuclear plants in the «Bushehr» Iran

Said Ali Akbar Salehi, the Iranian President and Assistant Head of the Atomic Energy Organization, the establishment of four new nuclear plants in Bushehr, in the framework of the protocol signed with Russia in this regard.

He noted in remarks to Iranian TV, on Wednesday, that the establishment of the stations come in implementation of the decision of the Islamic Shura Council, which eliminated the production of 20 thousand megawatts of energy Alkahrodhirah, in the framework of the Twentieth development plan, which ends in 2025.

He pointed to what he said last year, that this year will witness the signing of the new agreements, the establishment of plants in the field of energy Alkahrodhirah.

He continued: After difficult talks we had with Russia, signed a protocol last week in Moscow, to create four new plants in Bushehr, southern Iran. However, Salehi did not specify any dates for the start-up of the four stations.

It is noteworthy that there is nuclear cooperation between Iran and Russia, where the recent construction of the reactor, "Bushehr" and the two sides signed last week a package of agreements on the construction of 8 new units, for the production of Taqhaldhirah in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Strait of Hormuz powder keg: US-Israel to meet Great Prophet? 6/1/2012

The U.S. is moving thousands of its troops to Israel for a planned joint exercise. It comes against the backdrop of increasing tensions in the Persian Gulf over Iran's threat to block the crucial Hormuz Strait. Some analysts have voiced fears it could be part of a build-up to a military strike on Iran. RT's Paula Slier, who's in Jerusalem, quotes Israeli military as saying this would be the biggest military games ever.

Escobar: US, Iran... 2012 will be hardcore 4/1/2012

ran has been holding naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz since December 23, and has threatened to close the key oil supply route if new US sanctions hit its exports. It later backed down. However, in an escalating war of words, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said that closure of the Strait would not be tolerated.

Pepe Escobar, Asia Times correspondent told RT the year 2012 would be a hardcore one, mainly because of the US-Iran tensions.

Pepe Escobar: In 2012 US engages in new Cold War 3/1/2012

Iran has fired a test missile today in the Strait of Hormuz. This continues to add strain to the relationship between Iran and the US. A few months ago the International Atomic Energy Agency accused Iran of gathering materials to build a nuclear warhead. In retaliation the US has implemented sanctions against Iran and many claim a war against the two countries is brewing. Pepe Escobar, a correspondent for Asia Times, joins us to see what the new year will bring.

Iran Tests Missiles, Issues Warning 3/1/2012

Iran tests two long-range missiles, on the last day of its naval exercises. The country is threatening to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, which would cut off a large percentage of the world's oil supply. (Jan. 3)

Iran Test Fires Medium-Range Missile

Iran's navy says it has test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile in international waters near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. It's Iran's latest show of strength in the face of international criticism over its nuclear program. (Jan. 1)

Irán prueba con éxito misiles de medio alcance 'tierra—aire'

Dentro de un simulacro, en el Estrecho de Ormuz y aguas adyacentes, Irán realizó un lanzamiento de prueba de un misil de medio alcance 'tierra—aire', diseñado para derribar objetivos poco visibles. El mando de la Armada persa reportó que fue cumplido con éxito.

Uno de los comandantes de las maniobras 'Velayat 90', el almirante Mahmud Musaui destacó que el tipo de cohete probado está equipado con las tecnologías más avanzadas para impactar con alta precisión contra blancos en movimiento y dotados de sistemas antirradar. El alto mando agregó que esta prueba es la primera para el misil, que "fue diseñado y ensamblado íntegramente, a partir de los avances en materia de producción, en Irán".

Se espera que próximamente las Fuerzas Armadas de la República Islámica realicen otros lanzamientos de este equipamiento y otras modificaciones de armamento misilístico. Dos días atrás el mando militar persa advirtió que llevaría a cabo la prueba de un misil de largo alcance la víspera de la Nochevieja, pero luego suspendió sus planes.

La Armada de Irán ampliará su presencia en aguas internacionales

Las fuerzas navales de Irán tienen previsto ampliar su presencia en las aguas internacionales, según anunció el jefe de la Armada iraní Habibola Sayyari. "No vamos a violar la frontera de cualquier país, pero estamos listos a ampliar nuestra presencia en las aguas internacionales dentro del derecho internacional, lo que ya ha sido anunciado por nuestro líder (ayatolá Seyyed Alí Hoseiní Jameneí)".

La Armada de Irán actualmente está llevando a cabo grandes ejercicios militares en el Océano Índico. La última, actual fase de los ejercicios, según el almirante del país persa Mahmud Musavi, "es preparar a la Marina para enfrentarse al enemigo en una situación de guerra".

Recientemente las autoridades iraníes amenazaron con bloquear el estrecho de Ormuz, un punto inevitable para la exportación de un 40% del crudo mundial que se transporta por vía marítima, en caso de que los países europeos aprueben el embargo a la importación de petróleo iraní.

Irán lanza misiles de largo alcance en las maniobras en Ormuz

En medio de una escalada de tensión entre Irán y EE. UU, la República Islámica ha anunciado que en el marco de las maniobras navales en el estratégico Estrecho de Ormuz disparará misiles de largo alcance.

"La Armada iraní probará varios tipos de sus misiles, incluyendo misiles de largo alcance, en el Golfo Pérsico este sábado", ha informado el almirante Mahmoud Mousavi, subrayando que "el fuego de misiles es la parte final de la perforación marina que busca prepararla para enfrentar al enemigo en situaciones extremas".

De esta manera, la República Islámica busca mostrar su poderío, teniendo en cuenta el aviso por parte de EE. UU. e Israel, que aseguraron que no descartan una acción militar en contra de Irán en caso de que la diplomacia fracase en resolver una disputa sobre las actividades nucleares de Teherán



Irán lanza misiles de largo alcance en las maniobras en Ormuz

Missing US Man Pleads for Help

Long after he vanished in Iran, retired FBI agent Robert Levinson reappeared in a video and a series of photographs sent to his family over the past year, transforming a disappearance into a kidnapping case, The Associated Press has learned (Dec. 9)

Студенты захватили британское посольство в Тегеране

29 ноября группа протестующих иранских студентов ворвалась в посольство Великобритании в Тегеране. Они сорвали и сожгли флаг Соединенного Королевства, водрузив на его место флаг Ирана.

В ноябре произошло ухудшение британско-иранских отношений. Правительство Великобритании ввело дополнительные финансовые санкции в отношении Ирана, направленные на усиление давления на Тегеран. Поводом послужила публикация доклада МАГАТЭ по ядерной программе Ирана, которое заявило, что Тегеран до 2003 года вел работы, направленные на создание ядерного оружия.

Diplomatic Kicking: West breaks up with Iran

Britain has ordered the closure of the Iranian embassy in London and the expulsion of its staff, after the UK decided to evacuate its own diplomats from the Islamic state's capital. Norway has also closed its embassy in Tehran, with Germany and France recalling their ambassadors from the country. The moves come after militant students stormed the UK compound in Tehran. Hundreds of hard-line protesters massed outside the buildings before pelting the gates and windows with petrol bombs, burning British flags and an embassy vehicle. The attack came after Iran decided to reduce diplomatic relations with the UK following its decision to impose further sanctions on Tehran. To get some analysis and opinion on the situation RT's joined by Middle East expert and journalist Sukant Chandan.

Clinton:" Iran is seeking to influence the Arab and communication revolutions of the opposition

"Clinton:" Iran is seeking to influence the Arab and communication revolutions of the opposition

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that Iran is seeking either directly or through intermediaries to communicate with the opposition in Egypt, Bahrain and Yemen in an attempt to influence.

This is the first time Clinton has addressed in detail the reasonable efforts made by Iran to interfere in the ongoing popular protests three months ago in the Arab countries and toppled the governments of Egypt and Tunisia, and threaten the regimes in Libya, Yemen, Bahrain and Oman.

Clinton said before the Committee on federal spending in the Senate, "They are using Hezbollah (the Lebanese) to connect to allies in Hamas, who call their turn with allies in Egypt, adding that" we know what they call the opposition in Bahrain and they are involved too in the opposition movement in Yemen. "

She added that the United States In an attempt to cope with the movements of Iran, the diplomatic contacts and other links with opposition groups in the Middle East and North Africa, pointing out that "the majority of people want to help them but not to play a major role and therefore the challenge is based on the way in which we offer the assistance they require without to be seen who wants to control the appearance of revolution. "

They pointed out that Clinton Shiite Iran is trying to increase its influence, although it is not a natural ally of the Muslim Brotherhood, the Sunni Islamist group in Egypt, yet it supports the long-Sunni Hamas in the Gaza Strip border with Egypt

Plane Crash in Iran Kills 71, 35 Survive

Plane Crash in Iran Kills 71, 35 Survive

An IranAir passenger jet carrying 106 people crashed as it was making an emergency landing in a snowstorm in northwest Iran, killing 71 of those on board, Iranian media reported. There were 35 survivors. (Jan. 9)

Israel war crimes, your tax dollars at work

Israel war crimes, your tax dollars at work

A pro-Palestinian organization - The Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign - had purchased ad space on twelve Seattle King County Metro Transit buses alleging Israeli war crimes in Gaza and featuring the tag line: "your tax dollars at work." Edward Mast from the Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign says human rights violations have been found on both sides but Israeli war crimes are far greater in number and far more under reported in this country.

112th Congress vs the world

112th Congress vs the world

When he assumed the presidency in 2009, President Barack Obama promised a reset of relations with the rest of the world, greater international cooperation and a recall on George W. Bush's so-called cowboy diplomacy. But as the 112th Congress prepares to take their seats after a Republican sweep in the midterm elections, some fear that the new foreign policy and defense leadership is transporting us back to the frosty relations of the Cold War.

Iran Nuclear Scientist Killed, Another Injured

Iran Nuclear Scientist Killed, Another Injured


Iran's state TV says separate but identical bomb attacks have killed a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist and wounded another in the capital.(Nov. 29)

Neocons down...but not out

Neocons down...but not out


Their hawkish policies and sky-high defense spending may have cost them the White House and Congress in 2008, but the neoconservatives are down...not out. They gathered less than a block from the White House for a conference on "Restoring America's Leadership of a Democratic World," without ever recognizing the role their policies played in damaging America's image internationally. Conservative leaders like John McCain joined Joseph Lieberman and Buck McKeon to express their support for a permanent US presence in Afghanistan and Iraq, continued defense spending and the imminent threats of Iran and China.

Otto Reich's Legacy of White Propaganda

Otto Reich's Legacy of White Propaganda


In the 1980s, the State Department's Office of Public Diplomacy planted editorials in major newspapers, intimidated reporters and even employed psychological warfare experts from the Pentagon in order to garner public support for its controversial, costly and violent Contra War in Central America. Behind this effort was Otto Reich, a Cuban-American diplomat and anti-communist crusader. Although the Office of Public Diplomacy became the sacrificial lamb of the Iran Contra Scandal following a congressional investigation, Reich moved on unscathed to become US ambassador to Venezuela and Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs. The legacy of white propaganda in the 1980s paved the way for similar manipulation of the media in the run-up to the Iraq War

Exclusive: Hugo Chavez talks to RT

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, who is in Moscow for talks on cooperation between Russia and Venezuela, has given an exclusive live interview to RT