Politics

UK Calls for Cooperation with Iran on Polo

The United Kingdom is keen to work closely with Iran to further promote the sport of polo, says the country’s ambassador to Tehran.

Iran Rejects GCC’s Claims, Raps Its Unconstructive Approach

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has expressed regret over the anti-Iran accusations made in parts of the final communiqué of the 39th session of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh, saying that the GCC’s approach towards Tehran is still unconstructive.

Dialogue, Respect Key to Making Strong Region: Iran FM

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says under the current tumultuous conditions in the Middle East, dialogue and respect for international law are among the most important factors that pave the way for making the region strong.

Iran Says Supports UN’s Mission to Resolve Yemen Crisis

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran clearly and totally supports the United Nations’ mission to pursue a political solution to the ongoing crisis in Yemen.

India to Remain in Chabahar despite Suicide Attack: Iran

An Iranian official has rejected the unfounded claims that Indians have left the southeastern port city of Chabahar following the recent terrorist attack there, saying the investment projects are progressing as fast as possible.

Iran Finally Appoints New Ambassador to China

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasssemi says upon the proposal of foreign minister and the approval of Iranian president, Mohammad Keshavarz Zadeh has been finally appointed the Islamic Republic’s new ambassador to China.

US Seeks to Erode Asia by Fostering Terrorism: Iran’s Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the US has fomented wars and created terrorist groups in Asia to prevent the continent’s growth.

Iran Arrests 4 Suspects In Connection with Chabahar Attack

Security forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have arrested at least four suspects in connection with the latest terrorist attack on the strategic southeastern port city of Chabahar in Sistan and Baluchestan province.

Rouhani’s Gov’t Unveils Next Fiscal Year’s Budget Bill

Mohammad Baqer Nobakht, head of Iran’s Budget and Planning Organization, says the budget bill for the next Iranian calendar year that begins on 21 March 2019 has been submitted to the Parliament.

Iran Urges Pakistan to Step Up Efforts to Release Iranian Border Guards

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Pakistan to make further efforts to pave the way for immediate release of seven Iranian border guards kept captive by terrorists in Pakistan.

Regional Intelligence Services behind Recent Terror Attacks: Iran

Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi says regional intelligence services are involved in plotting and implementing a wave of terrorist attacks in Iran.

Iran Victimized by Terrorists Sheltered in US, West: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic, as a victim of terrorism, is at the forefront of fighting it, while the US and other Western countries are providing shelter for those criminals.

Iran’s Top Envoy Named as First Vice Chair of UNCND

Iran’s ambassador to international organizations in Vienna has been designated as the first vice chair of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (UNCND).

Iran’s Top Envoy Named as First Vice Chair of UN’s CND

Iran’s ambassador to international organizations in Vienna has been designated as the first vice chair of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND).

‘Chabahar Attack Aimed at Hampering Foreign Investment’

An Iranian official says the recent terrorist attack in the port city of Chabahar in southeastern Iran was plotted by the enemies of Iran which seek to hamper foreign investment in Iran’s Makran coasts.

Foreign-Backed Chabahar Attack Not to Go Unpunished: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic will punish the foreign-backed perpetrators of a terrorist attack on the south-eastern Iranian city of Chabahar, which killed and wounded several people on Thursday.

Iran Slams US Envoy’s ‘Meddlesome’ Meetings with OPEC Members

The Iranian oil minister has lashed out at US special representative for Iran Brian Hook over his “meddlesome” meetings with members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries in Vienna, asserting that OPEC is an independent body that does not take orders from the US.

Two Killed in Suicide Attack on Police HQ in Iran’s Chabahar

A car bomb explosion in front of a police headquarters in the port city of Chabahar in southeast of Iran has killed a conscript and an officer, and wounded several others.

Chabahar Terrorists Take Orders from Notorious Centres: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the Thursday terrorist attack in the southeastern port city of Chabahar, saying the terrorists are supported by certain notorious centres in the region.

Iran’s Missile Tests Not Banned by UNSC Resolution 2231: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US officials have confessed that neither the Iran nuclear deal nor the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 ban Iran from testing its missiles.

Iranian MPs Pass Amendment to CFT Bill

Iranian lawmakers have approved an amendment to a bill on Iran’s accession to the Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) convention, which was earlier rejected by the Guardian Council.

Secular Democracy on Verge of Collapse in US: Analyst

A senior Iranian commentator says US President Donald Trump is pushing America and its secular democracy to the brink of collapse.

‘Iran’s Missile Program in Compliance with UNSC Resolution 2231’

Iran’s diplomatic mission in the United Nations rejected as baseless US claims that the Islamic Republic’s missile program is not in conformity with the UN Security Council Resolution 2231, saying such claims are in line with Washington’s “deceptive and hostile policy”.

ICA Says Resolved to Facilitate Iran’s Trade Ties with World

The chairman of the Asia-Pacific region of International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) says the alliance is seeking to stand by Iran amid the unilateral sanctions imposed on the county and do whatever in its power to facilitate Iran’s trade ties with the outside world.

‘Iran Has No Plan to Have Missiles Capable of Carrying Nuclear Warheads’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the “groundless” concerns raised by certain Western countries about Iran’s missile program, saying the country has no plan to have missiles that are capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

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