Iran nuclear chief rejects reported comments as ‘distorted’
Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi has rejected a report in some domestic media that has quoted his remarks about the country’s nuclear program. The Public Relations Department of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said in a statement that quotes attributed to the AEOI’s head Ali Akbar Salehi by some […]
World needs moral teachings as those in Zoroastrianism
In an official message to the 11th World Zoroastrian Congress, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed that the world is in dire need of moral teachings as those in Zoroastrianism. Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds is one the main teachings which the world should pay attention to it, Rouhani wrote, adding, “this shows that […]
Iran, Armenia seek increased bilateral coop.
Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Kazem Sajjadi and Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Zohrab Mnatsakanyan met on Saturday in Yerevan, both highlighting the need to promote bilateral ties. Congratulating Mnatsakanyan for his appointment as the minister of foreign affairs, Sajjadi wished success for him and the new administration of Armenia. He touched on the friendly relation […]
Syrian situation not strictly about terrorism
Secretary of SNSC Ali Shamkhani says the situation in Syria is not restricted to fighting terrorism, rather enemies are concerned over Syria’s role in the future developments of the Middle East region. Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said the West’s concern over the current situation in Syria is not strictly about […]
Larijani sends message to 11th World Zoroastrian Congress
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani sent an official message to the 11th World Zoroastrian Congress held in Perth, Australia. The message was delivered by the Zoroastrian community representative in the Parliament Esfandiyar Ekhtiyari. “The 11th World Zoroastrian Congress is a perfect opportunity for explaining and revisiting the main goals of this monotheistic religion, namely Good […]
Zarif’s India visit ‘unscheduled’, for talks on US pullout
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman said Fri. that FM Zarif’s visit to India was ‘unscheduled’, aimed at holding talks with Indian officials after US pullout from Iran nuclear deal. Bahram Ghasemi made the remarks in response to head of Iran-India Joint Chamber of Commerce who said that no business person from the private sector had accompanied […]
President Rouhani hosts iftar dinner for artists
TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani hosted an iftar dinner at Tehran’s Summit Conference Hall on Wednesday night for dozens of artists and cultural figures to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. The representatives of artists in various fields delivered speeches on their professional problems and asked Rouhani’s government to find solutions for the obstacles. Actors […]
Cleric: Iranian nation fully aware of U.S. deep animosity
TEHRAN – Tehran Friday prayer leader Mohammad-Hassan Aboutorabi Fard says the Iranians have become fully aware of the “deep animosity” of the United States toward “Islam, the Islamic Ummah and the Iranian nation”. “Today America is repeatedly slapped by the Islamic Resistance and the Islamic Ummah,” Aboutorabi Fard told worshippers, Mehr reported. He also said […]
Iran not seeking negotiation with U.S., envoy says
TEHRAN – No one in Iran is seeking to negotiate with the U.S., the Iranian ambassador to Belarus said on Friday, IRNA reported. The positions adopted by the high-ranking Iranian officials, including the Leader, president, head of the Supreme National Security Council and other branches of power, show that nobody in Iran is seeking negotiation […]
Intl. Quds Day raises doubts about basic strategy of Zionist regime
Head of the IRGC’s Public Relations Office Brigadier General Ramazan Sharif pointed to the last Friday of the Holy Month of Ramadan entitled “Quds Day” recommended by the late founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini (RA), saying, “Intl. Quds Day questioned the basic strategy of the Zionist regime.” He made the above remarks ahead […]