Iran Warns West against Miscalculations, Says Pressure Strategy Endangers Baghdad Talks
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the six world powers called on the western states to avoid "unconstructive remarks" ahead of the upcoming talks between Tehran and the Group 5+1 in Baghdad, warning that the era of "pressure strategy" has long ended and "any kind of miscalculation" would endanger success of the negotiations. ( 19:07:02 - 2012/05/13)

Defected Member Unveils Riyadh, Tel Aviv's Financial Support for Terrorist MKO
TEHRAN (FNA)- A defected member of the anti-Iran terrorist Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO also known as the MEK, PMOI and NCR) disclosed that Saudi Arabia and Israel are providing huge financial support for the terrorist group. ( 18:24:22 - 2012/05/13)

UN Praises Iran's Policies on Refugees
TEHRAN (FNA)- The UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres praised the efforts made by the Iranian government and nation in hosting millions of foreign refugees for years, and called on the international community to seriously support Tehran in this regard. ( 18:03:18 - 2012/05/13)

Ex-French PM: World Powers Scary of New Crisis
TEHRAN (FNA)- The world powers do not want to be faced with any new crisis given the current global economic meltdown and their numerous economic problems, former French Prime Minister Michel Rocard said, days before Iran and the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) hold talks in Baghdad. ( 17:56:34 - 2012/05/13)

Official Warns of Western Plots to Create Rift between Iran, Regional States
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast warned that the West has hatched plots to sow discord between Iran and other countries in the region, and called on the regional states to keep vigilant against such conspiracies. ( 17:40:56 - 2012/05/13)

IRGC Commander Stresses Iran's Monopoly on Missile-Launching Speedboats
TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said that Iran has allocated thousands of its speed boats for military purposes, adding that production of missile-launching speedboats is under Iran's monopoly. ( 17:16:53 - 2012/05/13)

Palestinian FM Blasts Int'l Circles' Silence on Human Crisis in Gaza
TEHRAN (FNA)- Hamas Foreign Minister Mohamed Awad lashed out at the international circles for ignoring the ongoing human crisis in the besieged Gaza Strip and the harsh conditions of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. ( 17:16:05 - 2012/05/13)

Iranian Navy to Expand Operational Zone in Indian Ocean
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced that the Navy plans to stretch its operational range in the Northern waters of the Indian Ocean. ( 17:04:23 - 2012/05/13)

Ahmadinejad: Zionists Fighting Goodness, Tormenting Entire Humanity
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad described the Zionist regime and its affiliates as a source of torment for the entire humankind, specially the oppressed Palestinian people. ( 16:53:26 - 2012/05/13)

Iran's FM Deplores Deceitful Policies of Developed States
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi blasted certain developed countries for using science and technology for immoral ends, and said these states are using deceitful policies to achieve their own objectives. ( 16:42:09 - 2012/05/13)

Opposition Leader Blames Foreign Hands for Deadly Blasts in Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior leader of the Syrian opposition forces took foreign countries responsible for the Thursday deadly blasts in the country, and said there are hidden hands which seek to spoil the peace mission of the UN-Arab League Envoy, Kofi Annan, in Syria to bring the Muslim country back into violence and chaos. ( 15:23:01 - 2012/05/13)

Lawmaker Blames US, NATO for Increased Drug Production in Afghanistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- A prominent Iranian legislator blamed the US and NATO for increased drug production and trafficking in Afghanistan as well as security threats in the region. ( 15:14:12 - 2012/05/13)

Chinese Company Asks Iran to Insure Oil Tankers
TEHRAN (FNA)- Managing-Director of Iran's Kish Bilateral Insurance Institute Mohammad Reza Mohammadi Banayi announced on Sunday that a giant Chinese oil tanker company has requested his institute to give insurance coverage to its tankers. ( 14:52:24 - 2012/05/13)

Activist: US, Saudi Plot to Change Yemen's Army to Secular, Anti-Arab Force
TEHRAN (FNA)- A prominent Yemeni political activist blasted the US and Saudi Arabia's blatant interference in Yemen, and cautioned that Washington and Riyadh are seeking to change the structure of Yemen's Army to make it a secular anti-Arab force. ( 14:24:12 - 2012/05/13)