Tehran to host doors, windows exhibition in late Jan.
The tenth edition of Iran’s Doors and Windows Technology International Exhibition (Do-WinTech 2019) is due to be held on January 23-26 in Tehran, IRIB reported. During the four-day event, over 350 domestic and foreign companies will gather at the Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds to showcase their latest products and services. The exhibition will cover a […]
Iran dismisses rumors on JCPOA exit
Iran has strongly dismissed the rumors on Tehran’s exit from the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). In a late Saturday statement, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said the rumors on Iran’s withdrawal from JCPOA are totally untrue and the Islamic Republic remains committed to the pact. His […]
Iran holds talks with Taliban for border security: ex-diplomat
Former Deputy Foreign Minister Ebrahim Rahimpour has said that Iran held talks with Taliban for security of its borders with Afghanistan. In an interview with ILNA published on Saturday, he said that Iran’s talks with Taliban have been in line with protecting security of borders and helping peace process in Afghanistan. He said Kabul has […]
University students’ jihad is to make the nation independent of foreign countries
In a message to the fifty-third meeting of the Union of University Students Islamic Associations in Europe, Ayatollah Khamenei stressed: It is a jihad in the path of Allah for Iranian students —anywhere in the world—who join the movement of contributing to the development of the country, moving it towards independence from foreigners. The full […]
Zarif calls anti-Iran conf. in Poland a ‘desperate circus’
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif censured an anti-Iran conference which is going to be held in Poland by the United States, saying that it is a ‘desperate circus’ that will marginalize the participants. In a Friday tweet, Zarif wrote, “Reminder to host/participants of an anti-Iran conference: those who attended last US anti-Iran show are […]
Iran holds aerial drill, tests Qassed smart bombs
Iran held a massive aerial drill in central province of Isfahan on Friday, targeting various positions with domestically made missiles and smart bombs. During the operational stage on Friday morning, the F-4 Phantom fighter jets fired Maverick tactical air-to-ground missiles and Qassed smart bombs, Tasnim news agency reported. The two-day drill, started on Thursday, codenamed […]
Rouhani promises space rocket launches in weeks
President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that domestically-manufactured rockets will carry two new satellites into orbit in the coming weeks. Rouhani made the remarks during a ceremony held to commemorate the death of former president and chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in Tehran on Thursday. Rouhani said, “Missiles are our defensive […]
India can look at investment in Iran’s energy sector: Zarif
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran welcomes India’s investing in its key energy sector. In a Wednesday interview with an Indian news agency, Zarif said New Delhi can look at investments in Iran’s oil, gas and petrochemical sectors. Talks are underway between the two sides to weight the conditions of cooperation in the sector, […]
US targeting religious foundations in war against Iran
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the United States may seem to wage security, political and economic war against Iran, but in principle, they target religious foundations, as the source of their adventures.” Larijani made the remark on the occasion of the uprising of the people of Qom against the Pahlavi regime on January 9, 1978, on Wednesday prior to […]
Parl. passes general outline of amendment bill on elections law
Iranian lawmakers on Wed. approved the general outlines of an amendment bill on parliamentary elections law. During a Wed. open session at the Parliament, Iranian lawmakers passed the general outlines of an amendment bill on parliamentary elections law with 155 votes in favor, 64 votes against, and two in abstention. Following the voting, Parliament Speaker Ali […]