CNN: A missile Iran claimed to have tested earlier this week with the range of 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles) is animproved version of its previously tested Shahab-3 missile,
the deputy head of Iran’s Aerospace Organization said, according to Iranian media.
“Shahab-3 now has a range of 2,000 kilometers and all its components are produced in Iran,” said Nasser Maleki.


Asia Times: As a Persian proverb says, “Never two without three.” After receiving two hard and insulting slaps in one
AP: A senior Russian official says his country is going to continue its nuclear energy cooperation with Iran in spite of concern that Tehran could be trying to develop atomic weapons.
Associated Press: U.N. nuclear agency chief Mohammed ElBaradei on Thursday renewed his calls to Iran to fully suspend all uranium enrichment-related activities, after
Associated Press: IRAN appointed a US-trained fighter pilot as its new air force chief, the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported today.
AFP: Iran will hang on to its sensitive nuclear technology “at
Middle East Online: Iranian traders were given a stern warning Wednesday to stop using only foreign languages in advertising, company logos or shop signs, an official in the ministry of culture and Islamic guidance said.
BBC: French carmaker Renault has unveiled plans to build its new budget car, the Dacia Logan, in Iran. The car is designed to help Renault boost its sales in emerging markets.
Iran Focus: Baghdad, Oct. 6 Nineteen armed agents of Irans Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) were detained by Iraqi security forces, Iraqi security officials said. The gunmen were arrested in the Iraqi province of Babil carrying large quantities of illegal drugs.