
Iran scolds world powers over gold sanctions offer
Irancriticised on Monday a reported plan by major powers to demand the closure of a uranium enrichment plant in return for an easing of sanctions on Tehrans trade in gold and otherprecious metals, Iranian media reported.
The Islamic Republic, which says its nuclear programme is peaceful, started building the Fordow plant inside a mountain in secret as early as 2006, to protect it from air strikes.
Iran to unveil Jamaran 2 warship: Defense minister
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi has announced the upcoming unveiling of the indigenously-built warship, Jamaran 2.
Vahidi said on Monday that Jamaran 2, a Wave-class warship, and new models of flying boats would be unveiled in the coming months.
Netanyahu: North Korea proof that sanctions wont stop Iran
Prime minister tells JewishAgency Board of Governors that without robust, credible military threat, Iran wont stop its drive for nuclear weapons; calls on JAFI to extend chairman Sharanskys term another 4 years.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Monday stated that sanctions on Iran wouldnot stop its nuclear program, pointing toNorth Koreaas an example of the failure of sanctions to halt a countrys pursuit of nuclear weapons.
China said to approve joining Iran high-speed railway project
Chinas State Council approved plans to take part in the construction of a high-speed railway line in Iran, two people familiar with the matter said.
The project will cost at least $1 billion and the companies participating havent yet been set, said the two people, who asked not to be identified because they werent authorized to speak publicly about the matter.
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