Iranian Media Highlights

Iran’s Roads Minister Survives Impeachment

Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development survived an impeachment bid by the Parliament after securing a vote of confidence from lawmakers.

Iran’s President Congratulates Wrestling Team on World Title

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the country’s wrestlers for their championship at the 2017 Freestyle World Cup in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah.

Iran’s FM Not to Meet US Secretary of State in Munich

Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will not hold any meeting with his US counterpart on the sidelines of the ongoing Munich Security Conference.

Yemeni Forces Fire Ballistic Missile at Saudi Airport

Yemeni army forces and allied fighters have fired a ballistic missile at an airport inside Saudi Arabia in retaliation for the kingdom's bombing of a funeral which killed at least nine civilians on Wednesday.

US President Accuses Iran of Seeking to Develop Nukes

US President Donald Trump has once again accused Iran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons, arguing that he would prevent Tehran from ever gaining nukes.

Iran Boosting Production and Export of Its Medicinal Herbs

About $91 million worth of medicinal herbs, including cumin, coriander and coriander seeds, henna and damask rose, were exported in the last Iranian year (March 2015-16).

Iran in Final Stages of Purchasing ATR Planes

Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi says his ministry and the world's leading turboprop manufacturer ATR are in the final stages of a passenger plane deal.

MP Rejects Arab Parliament Chairman’s Anti-Iran Remarks

An Iranian lawmaker lashed out at the baseless claims made by the Chairman of Arab Parliament about Iran’s trio Persian Gulf islands, saying historical documents prove Abu Musa, Greater and Lesser Tunb islands all belong to the Islamic Republic.

Erdoğan Arrives in Doha, Last Stop of Persian Gulf States Tour

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday night and is set to meet Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on the last day of his four-day visit to Persian Gulf states.

Trump Should Talk with Putin to Resolve Global Issues: Japanese PM

In his talks with US President, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has stressed the importance of Trump’s dialogue with Russian President Putin in resolving global challenges such as Syria, Iran, and Ukraine.

Two Arrested over Plasco Building Fire

Spokesman for the Iranian Judiciary says two people have been arrested on suspicion of starting the fire of Plasco building, which led to its collapse on January 19 and killed several people.

Trump’s National Security Advisor Flynn Resigns

US President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, resigned on Monday night amid a raging controversy about his contacts with Russian officials before Trump took office, a White House official said.

Unusual Sentence for Teenage Criminal

A judge in southern Iran has sentenced a teenager charged with carrying illicit drugs to learn Islamic rules instead of going to jail.

$8.5b in Foreign Funds Approved in Post-JCPOA Era: Iranian Minister

An Iranian minister says $8.5 billion in foreign investment have been approved by the Organization for Investment and Technical Assistance of Iran in the post-sanctions era, of which $5.5 billion pertains to the industry and mining sector.

ISIS Urges Members to Massacre Muslim Clerics

The ISIS terrorist group has ordered its followers to kill Muslim religious figures of Iraq and the Arab world.

Iran, Saudi Arabia Take Part in Joint Naval Drills

Iran and Saudi Arabia were confirmed as participants in the “Aman 2017” naval drills held in Pakistani waters on Friday.

Trump’s Kiss on Putin’s Cheek in The Economist’s Latest Cover

The image on the newest cover of UK-based The Economist is a variation on a theme: President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in profile, close enough that they could almost kiss.

Iranian FM Calls on World Leaders to Help Promote Global Peace

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on world leader to boost efforts to promote peace across the globe.

Chief of Iraqi Hezbollah Assassinated in Basra

The leader of the Iraqi Hezbollah resistance group was assassinated in the southern Iraqi city of Basra according to local police sources and social media activists.

Bosnian Business Delegation Due to Visit Iran on Saturday

An economic delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina will arrive in Iran on Saturday in a visit aimed at expanding economic relations between the two countries.

Military Vehicle Bombed While Entering Afghanistan’s Defence Ministry

A bomb hit a military vehicle in Afghan capital of Kabul on Saturday morning, but no one was killed or injured, according to Afghan officials.

US Should Know Threatening Iran Is Pointless: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari advised American politicians to understand that making threats against Iran is of no avail.

Iranian Diplomat in Russia for Political Talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi has travelled to Moscow on Wednesday for talks on a series of bilateral and international issues at the invitation of his Russian counterpart.

US Court of Appeals to Hear Arguments on Trump’s Visa Ban

The US Justice Department will face off with opponents in a federal appeals court on Tuesday over the fate of President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries, his most controversial act since taking office last month.

Ayatollah Khamenei to Meet Iranian Air Force Commanders, Personnel

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will meet a group of Iranian Air Force and Air Defence commanders and personnel in Tehran on Tuesday.

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