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Leader Urges Firm Action on Unconventional Salaries
Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ordered decisive reaction by all Iranian organizations to cases of exorbitant, unconventional wages, and called for unrelenting punitive action on breaking regulations.
Iran’s Civil Defence Organization Offers Help to Address Bioterrorism
Head of Iran’s Civil Defence Organization voiced the organization’s preparedness for cooperation with the Intelligence Ministry to deal with cases of bioterrorism.
Iranian Navy Saves Oil Tanker from Pirates near Bab-el-Mandeb
An Iranian naval fleet managed to rescue one of the country’s oil tankers from a pirate attack around the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, a chokepoint between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa.
Kiarostami Invited to Join Academy Awards Members
As part of its effort to increase diversity among its ranks, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which is known around the world for its annual Academy Awards, or The Oscars, issued 683 invitations to new members - from rising stars like Harry Potter’s Emma Watson to internationally recognized directors like Britain’s Ken Loach and Iran’s Abbas Kiarostami.
Iranians Mark Int’l Quds Day with Mass Rallies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranians from different walks of life held massive rallies all over the country on Friday morning to mark the International Quds Day in a show of support for the oppressed people of Palestine.
Cause of Liberating Quds Makes Resistance Axis Invincible: IRGC
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) referred to the cause of liberation of al-Quds (Jerusalem) as something that has made the resistance front in the region unbeatable.
Iran Welcomes Steps By Russia, Turkey to Mend Ties
Iran has voiced full support for the normalization of Moscow-Ankara ties, which soured last year over Turkey’s downing of a Russian fighter jet, saying the rapprochement could benefit the entire region.
Iran slams Israel’s atrocities in Palestine ahead of Quds Day
Iran has condemned Israel’s continued settlement expansion activities in the occupied Palestinian territories and its desecration of the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds (Jerusalem).
Iran’s Leader slams UN over Saudis’ child killing in Yemen
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has condemned the United Nations for turning a blind eye to Saudi Arabia’s atrocities in Yemen.
Iran and Turkmenistan Envisage Huge Goods-For-Energy Barter
An Iranian Petroleum Ministry official says Iran and Turkmenistan have envisioned a $30bn barter deal in their economic exchange.
No Iranian Pilgrim Injured in Iraq: Official
The Head of Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, Saeed Ohadi, said that none of the country’s nationals have been injured while on pilgrimage to the holy cities of Iraq, noting that a Tuesday June 28 terrorist attack in the desert of Karbala was far away from the holy city and did not injure anybody.
Deputy Industry Minister: Economy Needs $800bn Investment
Iran’s Deputy Industry Minister said the country requires $8bn of investment in order to reach the goal of 8% economic growth.
Iranian Diplomat Warns Regional States against Ties with Israel
Former Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian described certain regional states' attempts to establish relations with Israel as a strategic mistake with dire repercussions.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Condemns Istanbul Airport Blast
The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson strongly denounced the terrorist suicide attacks which hit Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport.
Iran against Interference in Regional Countries’ Affairs: President
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted Tehran’s policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, noting that Iran favours security in the region and believes in letting nations decide their own fate.
1 Iranian Killed, 5 Wounded in Istanbul Airport Blasts: Official
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates Affairs Hassan Qashqavi said on Wednesday, June 29, that one Iranian was killed and five others wounded in the blasts which hit Atatürk International Airport in Istanbul on Tuesday night, June 28.
Analyst: “US Recognizing Iran as a Legitimate Power”
“Iran is the only power that can provide the Iraqi people with brotherly camaraderie,” Scott Bennett, a former US Army psychological warfare officer, says.
Infrastructure Completed for Power Export to Azerbaijan
Iranian Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian has announced the completion of an energy infrastructure project that will send Iranian electricity to neighbouring Azerbaijan.
4th International Maritime Industries Expo to Be Hosted by Tehran
The Fourth Iran International Maritime Industries Exhibition (Iran-IMEX 2016) will be held in Tehran from September 24-26, concurrent with World Maritime Day.
German Mountaineer Rescued from Mount Damavand
The head of Amol Red Crescent said that a German mountaineer had fallen while climbing Mount Damavand, but a team dispatched to the location was able to rescue him.
Iran’s FM Condemns Istanbul Terrorist Attack
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denounced the Tuesday night’s gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk international airport, renewing the call for concerted action against extremist violence.
Oil Minister: New IPC Contracts Ready This Summer
Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh said the country’s new oil and investment contracts for international firms, known as Iran Petroleum Contracts (IPCs), will be launched this summer.
Landmines Still Taking a Toll in Border Areas
Iran is said to be the country with the second highest number of landmines in the world. Nearly 40 million mines were planted in the country during the Iran-Iraq war (1980-1988). With the help of experts, more than 24 million mines have been detected and defused so far, but 16 million are still undetected, according to UN reports.
Funds Designated for Improving Public Transportation Quality
As part of a one-year plan to tackle pollution in large cities, a 22-trillion-rial ($6.3 billion) fund has been allocated to upgrade the public transport fleet in metropolises like Tehran. The plan, which lays out the government’s one-year targets to battle air pollution, was approved last month and was recently communicated to the relevant bodies.
Tehran Municipality to Enhance Disability Services
Tehran Municipality is attempting to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in the urban development of the capital.