Speaker Underscores Iran's Strong Opposition to N. Weapons
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani reiterated Tehran's steadfast opposition to the acquisition and possession of nuclear arms, but at the same time stressed Iran's right to access peaceful nuclear energy. ( 12:59:50 - 2012/09/11)

UN Invites Iran to Helsinki Conference on Nuclear-Free Middle East
TEHRAN (FNA)- Representative of the UN Secretary General Jaakko Laajava held talks with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Mohammad Mehdi Akhoundzadeh in Tehran on Monday, and invited Iran to attend the upcoming conference on the nuclear-free Middle East in Finland. ( 12:41:40 - 2012/09/11)

Envoy Asks IAEA to Respect Iran's Security Considerations in N. Case
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Residing Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency Ali Asqar Soltaniyeh called on the IAEA to respect the country's security considerations about its peaceful nuclear program. ( 10:57:07 - 2012/09/11)

McCain: Iranians Support Govt's Policy of Nuclear Advancement
TEHRAN (FNA)- American Senator and former Republican presidential candidate John McCain underlined that the US sanctions cannot deter Iran from acquiring and mastering the nuclear technology inasmuch as the Iranian nation is supportive of the country's nuclear program. ( 17:56:35 - 2012/09/08)

Iran Renews Call for Global N. Disarmament
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Deputy Ambassador to the UN Eshaq Al-e-Habib lashed out at the US for possessing the largest nuclear Arsenal in the world, and called for practical measures towards global nuclear disarmament. ( 18:03:02 - 2012/09/07)

Iran Raps Members for Pressuring IAEA to Release Technical Issues before Conclusion
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency Ali Asqar Soltaniyeh blasted certain members of the IAEA for pressuring the UN nuclear watchdog to release the technical aspects of other members' nuclear program before completion and conclusion. ( 15:51:00 - 2012/09/06)

China Stresses Continued Role in Diplomatic Settlement of Iran's N. Issue
TEHRAN (FNA)- Beijing will continue its efforts to defuse tensions between Iran and the West over the former's nuclear activities, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said. ( 16:22:32 - 2012/09/05)

Russia to Transfer Full Control of Bushehr N. Power Plant to Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran will get full control of its Bushehr nuke plant at the end of 2012 from the Russian contractor, a Russian project manager said Tuesday. ( 09:35:01 - 2012/09/05)

Analyst Mocks US, Israeli Allegations about Iran's Nuclear Activities
TEHRAN (FNA)- With over 2000 highly operational nuclear weapons already in the world, it seems ridiculously ironic to try to attribute global insecurity to Iranian nuclear energy program which the US, Israel and some western countries claim to include military purposes, political analyst and commentator Ismail Salami said. ( 15:52:11 - 2012/09/04)

Mongolian President Visits Iran's N. Enrichment Site
TEHRAN (FNA)- Mongolia's President Tsakhia Elbegdorj visited the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in Central Iran on Monday. ( 09:17:05 - 2012/09/04)

Bushehr N. Power Reactor Reaches Full Capacity
TEHRAN (FNA)- Official announced that the reactor of Iran's first nuclear power plant in the Southern port city of Bushehr reached full capacity. ( 09:08:45 - 2012/09/04)

Supreme Leader: Iran, N. Korea Have Common Enemies
TEHRAN (FNA)- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with President of North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) Presidium Kim Yong Nam underlined that Tehran and Pyongyang have common enemies due to their resistance against the arrogant powers. ( 17:24:37 - 2012/09/01)

Iran to Build More N. Power Plants Relying on Local Experts
TEHRAN (FNA)- A member of the Iranian parliament's Energy Commission announced that the country plans to indigenize construction of new nuclear power plants inside the country by the end of the Fifth Five-Year Development Plan (2010-2015). ( 15:04:58 - 2012/09/01)

Soltaniyeh: Iran Continues N. Activities under IAEA Supervision
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asqar Soltaniyeh announced on Saturday that Iran is continuing its nuclear activities under the supervision of the UN nuclear watchdog. ( 12:42:46 - 2012/09/01)