Aug 17, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has replaced numerous senior officers in what appearsto be a purge of supporters of reformist President Mohammed Khatami.

Sep 12, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran plans to arm vigilantes backed by the rulingconservative clergy in the fight against reformers aligned with PresidentMohammed Khatami.

Sep 19, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran is preparing to launch an indigenous naval vesselthat can operate as both a rocket launcher and destroyer.

Oct 24, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran will test a Chinese anti-ship missile as part of amajor exercise in the Gulf.