INSTEX falls short of EU’s commitments: MP
Iran does not consider the EU’s faulty trade mechanism, INSTEX, as a measure in line with the bloc’s promise on complying with its JCPOA commitments, said the spokesman for Parliament’s national security commission.
Police seize 123kg of illicit drugs in Zanjan province
The police forces of Zanjan province of Iran have seized 123kg of illegal drugs in collaboration with the police force of Ardebil Province.
Leader appoints deputy Chief-of-Staff, Basij commander
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed the new Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces as well as the new commander of Basij.
Iran marks 31st anniv. of US downing of passenger plane
Iran is commemorating the 31st anniversary of the downing of an Iranian Airbus A300B2 passenger plane by a US Navy guided-missile cruiser in the Persian Gulf waters in 1988.
Zarif derides White House for bizarre anti-Iran statement
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif posted a one-word tweet on Tuesday in response to the White House’s statement on Iran's nuclear program.
Iran never prevents arrival of refugees despite US sanctions
Minister of Interior Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said that Islamic Republic of Iran has not prevented arrival of refugees into the country in spite of the US sanctions.
Recent US sanctions sign of Americans’ confusion, frustration
Hossein-Ali Amiri, Iranian Vice-President for Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, has described recent US sanctions as a sign of Americans’ inability and desparation, warning sanctioning top Iranian diplomat would close door on diplomacy.
Iranian gov. approves bill to give 5-year residence to foreign investors
The Iranian government has agreed to grant 5-year residence to foreign investors who bring as much as 250,000 euros to the country.
Iran, China on one front against US’ unilateralism in IT sector: ICT min.
Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi said on Sunday that Iran and China are on one front in information technology (IT) sector to combat US’ oppression and unilateralism.
INSTEX ‘a beautiful vehicle without fuel’: envoy
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations noted Saturday that the EU-proposed financial mechanism, INSTEX, is ‘not enough’ and is like a beautiful vehicle without fuel.