Monday, May 13, 2024

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Commander: Iran’s Enemies Weaker Than Ever

Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Brigadier General Hossein Salami underlined IRGC's full readiness to foil enemies' plots, and said the enemies of Iran are in their weakest position.

Zarif, Zebari Discuss Terrorists’ Attack in Iraq

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Iraqi counterpart Hoshyar Zebari in a phone talk discussed the latest developments in the region, specially the recent terrorist operations in Iraq.

US-Sponsored Takfiri Groups Blemishing Real Face of Islam

Commander of Iran's basij (volunteer) Force Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi condemned the crimes committed by Takfiri and Salafi groups in different regional states, specially in Syria and Iraq, and said these groups which are supported by the US have scratched the beautiful face of Islam.

Supreme Leader Pardons 1052 Iranian Prisoners

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei pardoned or commuted prison terms of a large number of convicts sentenced by various Iranian courts.

Iran Voices Support for Iraq in Fighting Terrorism

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian announced Tehran's full support for Iraq's war on the terrorists who have intensified their operations in the Arab country.

Iran decries Turkish Consulate seizure in Iraq

Iran has condemned recent acts of terrorism in Iraq, including the seizure of the Turkish Consulate in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, by militants from the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

Shamkhani: Presence of Daesh in Iraq, a threat to whole region

Iranˈs Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) chief Ali Shamkhani said the growing presence of the terrorists affiliated to Daesh group in Iraq is a threat to the whole region.

Araghchi: Iran, US talk ‘in positive atmosphere’

Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator has said the second day of Iran-US nuclear talks was held in a positive atmosphere in Vienna.

Iraqi Grand Ayatollah calls for unity against DAESH

Iraqi Shiite Grand Ayatollah has called for unity among all of the country’s political and army factions against the terrorist DAESH.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Iraq

Iran has strongly condemned terrorist attack in Iraq by the DAESH in Mosul and Kirkuk.

Maliki declares state of emergency after Mosul falls to ISIL

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has issued a state of emergency throughout the country, after Iraq’s oil-rich city of Mosul fell to the hands of a radical militants group.

Gül receives Rouhani in Ankara

Turkish president has received Iran’s Hassan Rouhani who is visiting the country.

Iran-Turkey ties important to Middle East: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has emphasized the need for the further expansion of bilateral ties with neighboring Turkey, saying Tehran-Ankara relations are significant for the entire Middle East.

Official: Isfahan Refinery to Produce Euro-4 Gasoline

Iran's Isfahan refinery plans to start producing Euro-4 gasoline once the necessary catalyst is mass-produced in the country, a senior official announced.

Parliamentarians: Syrian elections showing country’s power

In Iran, 230 Parliamentarians has signed a statement where they believe Syrian recent election displayed government and people’s political power.

Burns to head US negotiators in Iran N-talks

Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator has said Iran and US would negotiate on Tehran nuclear program, Monday and Tuesday (June 9, 10) in Geneva.

Iran volleyball players rout Brazil 3-0 in 2014 World League

Iran's men volleyball team has beaten its host Brazil at 2014 World League match in Brasilia today, Saturday.

Iran, Turkey to hold talks on common issues, problems

Iran’s FM has said president Rouhani and Turkish counterpart, PM will talk on common issues and problems in Rouhani's upcoming visit to Turkey.

Larijani calls for expansion of relations with Singapore

Iran’s Parliament Speaker has said Iran should expand parliamentary and economic relations with Singapore.

Iranian Sunni scholars condemn ISIL savagery

Following the horrifying acts of savagery, in Iraq and Syria, by ISIL, Iranian Sunni scholars denounce the terrorist grouping as a Western creation, urging all Muslims to form a united front against it.

Rouhani congratulates Assad on victory

Iran’s President has extended his congratulations to Syria's President on his landslide victory on June 3 presidential election.

Iranian animation ‘Mice City 2’ to be screened on Eid al-Fitr

Iranian animation ‘Mice City 2’ producer has said the movie was already produced to be shown on Eid al-Fitr.

Iran among the safest countries for investment

First deputy- President has said Iran is one of the safest countries for petrochemical investments.

Deputy FM: Syrians Voted “No to Terrorism”

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian felicitated the Syrian government and nation on the successful holding of the presidential election in that country, and said that the people of the Muslim country voted no to terrorism in there.

Iran Overpowered by Brazil in Volleyball World League

Several times world champions Brazil beat Iran's national volleyball team 3-2 in the 2014 World League in Brasilia on Friday.