Oil Ministry spokesman said that last month's revenues stood at $8.442 billion based on an average price of $106 for each barrel.

“Iran does not see international resolve to stop its nuclear program," Benjamin Netanyahu has told his cabinet.

Located on the extreme southern edge of the capital, Sbeneh is a poor neighborhood where anti-government sentiment is strong.

There have been 34 insider attacks this year - at least 12 in August alone - that have killed 45 international troops.