Commander: Equations in Syria Not Changed by Recognition of Terrorists
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian military commander blasted Washington for recognizing the Syrian rebels and terrorists, and said the move cannot change the military equations in the Muslim country in the interest of the foreign states. ( 19:16:53 - 2012/12/12)

Iran's Judiciary Chief Slams US Recognition of Syrian Rebels
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani lashed out at Washington for recognizing the Syrian opposition, although he said rendering support to rebels is nothing new for the US as it has long been providing military and financial aid for terrorists in Syria. ( 18:10:59 - 2012/12/12)

Iran Rejects Media Reports on Presence of Experts in North Korea
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Defense Ministry categorically rejected the western media report about Iran's missile cooperation with North Korea, reiterating that such allegations aim to cover up proliferation of nuclear weapons by the US and Israel. ( 15:23:37 - 2012/12/12)

Iranian Parliament: Zionists Fearful of Ground Battle against Palestinians
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian parliament underlined on Wednesday that Israel's defeat in the recent war against the besieged Palestinians in Gaza disclosed the regime's abundant weaknesses, and said the defeat also showed that the Zionists were greatly fearful of confrontation with resistance groups in a ground war. ( 14:29:27 - 2012/12/12)

President Stresses Iran's Scientific Progress despite Enemy Sanctions
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stressed Tehran's determination to continue scientific advancements regardless of the sanctions and restrictions imposed on the country by the West. ( 14:28:31 - 2012/12/12)

MP: Chemical Attack by Rebels Much More Possible than by Syrian Gov't
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior member of the Iranian parliament said that based on developments during the last 21 months of crisis in Syria, the terrorist groups are much more eager to use chemical weapons than the Syrian army. ( 13:43:21 - 2012/12/12)

Minister: West's Colonial Policies Main Obstacle to Countries' Development
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Minister of Labor, Cooperatives and Social Welfare Abdulreza Sheikholeslami lashed out at the West for its colonial policies against other countries, reiterating that these hegemonic policies hinder the development and progress of other nations. ( 13:40:21 - 2012/12/12)

Hamas Sees Relations with Iran as "Strategic"
TEHRAN (FNA)- Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) lauded the support provided by the Islamic states, Iran in particular, for the Palestinian resistance groups during the 8-day Israeli war on Gaza, and described its ties with Tehran as strategic. ( 11:45:34 - 2012/12/12)

Iran to Grant 'Great Prophet' Prize to Muslim Scientists
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran announced that it plans to award 'Great Prophet' science and technology prizes to selected science works in the Muslim world. ( 11:12:48 - 2012/12/12)

Britain Not to Protest at Court Ruling on Blocking Tajik's Extradition to US
TEHRAN (FNA)- The British government announced on Tuesday that it will not pursue the case of a former Iranian diplomat who recently won a UK High Court battle to avoid extradition to the US and was exonerated from the accusations that he intended to supply military hardware to Iran. ( 19:28:26 - 2012/12/11)

Iran Asks ICRC to Take Urgent Action to Release Abducted Pilgrims in Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi called on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to take immediate action to release the 48 Iranian pilgrims kidnapped in Syria in August. ( 18:26:11 - 2012/12/11)

Supreme Leader Calls for Peaceful Settlement of Muslims' Problems
TEHRAN (FNA)- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said all Muslims' demands must be met peacefully. ( 18:00:11 - 2012/12/11)

Parliament Warns of Killing Muslims in Myanmar, Urges IPU to Hold Urgent Meeting
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian parliament on Tuesday voiced serious concern about the massacre of Muslims in Myanmar, and called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to hold an urgent meeting in a bid to find a solution to the current crisis and protect the basic rights of the Muslim minority in the Southeast Asian country. ( 14:06:00 - 2012/12/11)

Ahmadinejad Underlines Iran's Continued Progress despite Pressures, Sanctions
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad underlined the country's astonishing progress in different technological and industrial fields, and said the western sanctions are not able to bar the Iranian nation from advancement. ( 14:03:49 - 2012/12/11)