Iran claims it forced US aircraft to land, Pentagon denies

Oct. 7, 2008

TEHRAN (AFP) - Iran's Fars news agency on Tuesday reported that Iranian fighter jets have forced a US aircraft to land in Iran after it entered its air space without permission, but the report was denied by the Pentagon.

Iran executes accused Israeli spy

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- An Iranian accused of spying for Israel has been executed in Tehran, official media reported Saturday.

Iran recasts report on U.S. jet

TEHRAN, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Iranian officials have backed off their claim of forcing a U.S. warplane to land Tuesday after Pentagon officials said no evidence supported the claim.

Iran hangs 29 prisoners

TEHRAN, July 27 (UPI) -- Twenty-nine convicted criminals were hanged in Tehran for offenses ranging from murder to adultery, Iranian state media reported Sunday.

Two quakes hit Iran, no damage reported

TEHRAN, July 17 (UPI) -- Officials said there were no reports of damage from two moderate earthquakes that struck eastern Iran Wednesday.

Iran announces new stealth fighter jets

TEHRAN, July 16 (UPI) -- Iran is building a new line of stealth fighter jets, the head of the Iranian air force announced Wednesday.

U.S. freezes PMOI assets, Iran says

WASHINGTON, July 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department has frozen the assets of the dissident People's Mujahedin of Iran based in eastern Iraq, Iranian reports noted Monday.

Iran confirms missile tests

TEHRAN, July 13 (UPI) -- Iranian officials have confirmed to CNN the country tested its missiles last week.

IAEA receives Iran's nuclear proposals

TEHRAN, May 23 (UPI) -- The United Nation's nuclear watchdog says it has received new proposals from Iran regarding its provocative nuclear program.

Iran gives up on dollars in political move

TEHRAN, May 2 (UPI) -- Iran will cease using U.S. currency in its oil transactions, an Oil Ministry representative said.

Iran to take 'action' against sanctions

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Iran will meet any new U.N. Security Council sanctions imposed in relation to its nuclear program with "deserving action," an Iranian spokesman said Sunday.

Test for U.S. in Iraq with Iranian warrant

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- An Iraqi court has reportedly issued arrest warrants for three members of an anti-Iranian group under the protection of U.S.-led forces.

U.S. fighter jets collide in Persian Gulf

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Three pilots in two U.S. warplanes that collided over the Persian Gulf Monday were pulled to safety, Pentagon officials said.

Iran hints at diplomatic ties with U.S.

TEHRAN, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Iranian Supreme Leader Seyed Ali Khamenei hinted Tehran may restart diplomatic relations with the United States.

Iraqi oil delegation in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Iraqi oil officials and business leaders are in Iran for a weeklong dialogue on future cooperation as cross-country oil trade continues.