Iran, Bahrain to Sign Security Pact
TEHRAN (FNA)- Bahrain's Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Bin Mohamed Al Khalifa will visit Tehran in the near future to sign a security agreement. ( 18:41:40 - 2008/12/25)

Envoy Describes Closure of Hormuz Strait as Defense Tactic
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian military commanders' threats to close the Strait of Hormoz is merely a military tactic, said Iranian Ambassador to Bahrain Hussein Amir Abdollahian. ( 15:47:18 - 2008/12/24)

US Troops Ask Iran's IRGC for Training
TEHRAN (FNA)- US officials in charge of security of a European airport have asked for airport security training courses by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, a senior IRGC official said Tuesday. ( 19:42:18 - 2008/12/23)

Russia Denies Delivering S-300 Missiles to Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russia denied that it was delivering sophisticated S-300 surface-to-air missiles to Iran, following reports it was about to supply the weapons to the Islamic republic. ( 17:53:37 - 2008/12/23)

Security Official
Police Kill Senior Members of Terrorist Group
TEHRAN (FNA)- Deputy police chief Ahmad Reza Radan said police forces have delivered a deadly blow to the terrorist Jundollah group led by Abdolmalek Rigi. ( 16:46:24 - 2008/12/23)

Iran Joins Int'l Anti-Piracy Campaign
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said the Iranian warship deployed in the Gulf of Aden will combat piracy in a joint international effort. ( 14:26:06 - 2008/12/23)

Iran, China to Launch Counter-Piracy Patrols
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran and China are sending their warships to counter piracy in the Gulf of Aden. ( 18:11:57 - 2008/12/22)

Iran Signs Deal with Russia on Delivery of S-300 Missile System
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian lawmaker said that Tehran has finalized an agreement with Moscow for the delivery of a powerful anti-aircraft missile system. ( 17:23:29 - 2008/12/22)

Israel Lacks Military Might to Invade Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A former Israeli national security advisor warned Tel Aviv that it lacks the military power to launch a successful attack against Iran. ( 17:07:53 - 2008/12/21)

Iran Sends Warships to Fight Somali Pirates
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran on Saturday sent a fleet of warships to the Gulf of Aden to protect Islamic Republic's vessels against pirates off the coast of Somalia. ( 20:20:29 - 2008/12/20)

Iran-Russia Cooperation Serves Regional Stability
TEHRAN (FNA)- Deputy Director of the Russian Federal Organization for Military and Technical Cooperation Alexander Foumin said that his country intends to expand joint cooperation with Iran, adding such cooperation would have a positive affect on stability in the Middle East region. ( 14:27:12 - 2008/12/20)

Russia Justifies Arms Sales to Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Russian official said military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran will continue to ensure stability in the Middle East. ( 18:31:30 - 2008/12/18)

Israel Renews Threats against Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Israeli military officer said that Tel Aviv may attack Iran in 2009. ( 18:28:39 - 2008/12/18)

Russia Confirms S-300 Deal with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russia reportedly confirmed that it is fulfilling a controversial deal to deliver a sophisticated anti-aircraft system to Iran. ( 17:48:39 - 2008/12/18)