Majlis Supports Iran's Nuclear Negotiating Team: Larijani

Tehran Times

Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has said that the parliament supports Foreign Ministry diplomats who are engaged in talks with the major powers over Tehran’s nuclear program. "A general atmosphere of support with regard to nuclear discussions prevails in the parliament," Larijani said on Tuesday.

Backlash After Iran's Rouhani Calls Foes of Nuclear Deal 'Cowards'

Ramin Mostaghim | Los Angeles Times 

Two hundred members of Iran’s Parliament demanded that Rouhani meet with them behind closed doors to explain his speech, delivered to an annual meeting of Iranian ambassadors.

Kerry: US Ready to Increase Pressure on North Korea

Korea Times

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned North Korea on Tuesday that the provocative regime will face stronger sanctions and international isolation if it "chooses the path of confrontation."

Bulava Missile to Be Launched in Autumn 

ITAR-TASS

The intercontinental submarine-launched ballistic missile Bulava will be launched in September or October, a source in the Russian naval headquarters familiar with the process said.

Cobra King Begins At-Sea Ballistic Missile Launch-Detection Mission

Geoff Fein | IHS Jane's Navy International

The missile range instrumentation ship USNS Howard O Lorenzen (T-AGM 25), equipped with the Cobra King radar, has achieved operational status.

Sweden Plans Nuclear Reactor 'For Research'

Local

The Swedish government is mulling the construction of a fourth-generation nuclear reactor along the south coast - though the final decision won't be made until after elections.