What the new UK ambassador to Iran is looking for?
In our previous report titled “The curious case of new UK ambassador to Iran,” we said that “The UK, with the appointment of Shercliff, has a tough time mending ties with Iran.” 3 days after the arrival of Simon Shercliff to Tehran, it is now crystal clear to everyone that the Iran-UK relationship will be one of a kind.
Iran voices concern over escalation in Afghanistan
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has expressed concerns over the rapid escalation of the war in neighboring Afghanistan as the Taliban took over the province of Herat where Iranian diplomats still work in the Iranian consulate.
No Trespasser Allowed
The Islamic Republic of Iran has reportedly said its air defense system warned off a U.S. unmanned military drone near the strategic Strait of Hormuz in early hours of Thursday and it is a clear sign for readiness of Iran’s defense system for any wrong doing from alien forces.
Raisi Calls for Accelerating COVID Vaccine Imports
President Ebrahim Raisi has called on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to accelerate the import of foreign-made COVID-19 vaccines.
Iraq officially invites Raisi to Baghdad summit
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited to a planned regional summit in Baghdad, Raisi’s office said on Tuesday.
CIA chief meets grumbling Israelis ahead of Vienna talks
The director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, William Burns, met with Israel’s leaders to discuss a variety of issues, including Iran, amid growing tensions between Iran and Israel in the wake of a suspicious attack on an Israeli-operated oil tanker near the United Arab Emirates.
President Presents List of Ministerial Picks to Majlis
President Ebrahim Raisi has presented the names of his ministerial picks to the country’s parliament for a vote of confidence.
Leader Says COVID-19 Spread First and Foremost Issue in the Country
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei says foreign providers of COVID vaccines initially reneged on their promises and refused sales to Iran, but changed course and started providing Iran with vaccines only after the country successfully managed to produce jabs against the deadly virus at home.
Japan FM plans to visit Iran
Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi plans to pay an official visit to Iran in the coming weeks, Turkey and other countries in the West Asia region from Sunday onwards.
Enemies could not achieve a single victory in 42 years
IRGC Deputy Commander Ali Fadavi said on Tuesday that the enemies of the Islamic Republic have been working hard against Iran over the past 42 years, but they have never been able to achieve a single victory.