Zarif: New Sanctions Prove US Economic Terrorism against Iranians
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denounced the US president’s new plan for a substantial increase of sanctions on the “country of Iran” as a testimony to the US’ deliberate economic terrorism against ordinary citizens.
US State Department Warns Citizens over Traveling to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department called on American citizens to “exercise increased caution” while traveling to Saudi Arabia, a travel advisory posted on its website said on Wednesday.
Iran to respond decisively to any potential aggression: Shamkhani
Iranian top security official Ali Shamkhani said on Wednesday that Iran is fully ready to counter any possible aggression and malicious act with the harshest response possible.
Iran sends note to US following attacks at Saudi oil facilities
Following US allegations against Iran regarding involvement in attacks against two oil facilities of Saudi Arabia, Tehran has sent a political note to the American side.
Pres. Rouhani’s visit to NY may not happen
The visit of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his accompanying delegation to New York for the annual UN General Assembly meeting may be canceled as US administration has refused to issue visas until now.
Iran to bypass SWIFT for trade transactions: CBI governor
Governor of Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnaser Hemmati, said Wed. that the country is making efforts to further strengthen trade transactions via national currencies, and render SWIFT practically useless.
Yemenis attack on Saudi industrial site ‘just a warning’: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Yemenis chose to target an industrial site in Saudi Arabia instead of a residential one to send a warning to their enemies.
Leader receives Iraqi hosts of Arbaeen pilgrims
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received a number of Iraqis who host millions of pilgrims visiting the Arab country during Arbaeen processions.
Window of negotiations to open only if Iran’s conditions are met: MP
A member of Iranian Parliament said on Wednesday that the window of negotiations will open only if Tehran’s demands are fulfilled.
‘Smart’ Yemenis used their ‘right to self-defense’: MP
Yemeni forces’ attack on Saudi oil facilities was a response to the coalition’s war crimes and illegal measures against Yemen during the past years, said Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi.