Iran

The Iranian defense minister stressed the point that the likelihood of imposition of sanctions against Iran, multiplies the incentive of the elites of the country’s defense industries in the design and manufacture of modern home-made terminals and weapons.

The pipeline project for the transfer of Iran’s natural gas to Armenia was put into operation in the presence of the Iranian and Armenian presidents.

Spokesman of the Iranian foreign ministry in reaction to the statements made by Egypt’s foreign minister, said that Iran’s nuclear activities are intended to pursue the country’s sustainable development adding that support for Iraq’s territorial integrity and sovereignty forms Iran’s strategy.

 Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Armenia a few minutes ago in order to inaugurate the Iran-Armenia natural gas transfer pipeline project.

The incoming ambassador of Ukraine to Tehran reiterated that Ukraine calls for the expansion of ties with Iran in all the various fields.

Fugitive multibillionaire Shahram Jazayeri who embezzled millions of dollars from Iranian government and banks was arrested after he escaped prison a few weeks ago.

Turkish ambassador to Tehran said that his country is making serious efforts to clarify the case of the former Iranian deputy defense minister, Ali Reza Asgari.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that the Iranian government supports Iranian nationals residing abroad and defends their rights everywhere in the world.

Iran and Armenia will inaugurate a new gas pipeline between the two neighbors tomorrow.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the proposed gas pipeline along Iran, Pakistan, and India, also referred to as the IPI ‘peace pipeline’, is an important component of his country’s energy plans.