Larijani says Leader ordered for reforms in country’s structure
Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Wed. that Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered for reforms in the country’s structure within the next four months. Ali Larijani made the remark in an administrative council meeting on Wednesday in Qom, adding that some changes within the framework of the mentioned reforms may be made in […]
Epic turnout on Feb. 11 will be a firm response to enemies’ conspiracies
President Hassan Rouhani called on all Iranians to have a massive turnout in the demonstrations on Feb. 11, which mark the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, saying, “people’s epic turnout in the demonstrations can be a firm response to all conspiracies of the enemies in the past year.” Speaking at a cabinet meeting in Tehran […]
Iran ‘main player in the region’: Gen. Sayyari
Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari pointed to the Islamic Republic’s significant role as the ‘main player’ in the region, saying that no country can take any measure in the region without Iran’s presence or determination. He made the remarks in a press conference in Tehran on Wednesday, on the threshold […]
Full stability, security in Syria a key regional goal for Iran: Pres. Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed on Wed. that the establishment of full stability, security and normal conditions in Syria for the return of Syrians to their normal life is a key regional goal for Iran. “One of the important regional goals and foreign policy principles of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the establishment of […]
Iran, France soon to exchange ambassadors: report
A French news outlet has quoted Iranian Deputy FM Araghchi as saying that Tehran and Paris will exchange ambassadors “in the coming days”, after six months of absence from their respective diplomatic sites. Speaking on the sidelines of the 6th round of Iran-France political talks on Tuesday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Le Figaro correspondent […]
Iran produces highly-pure oxygen isotope
Iranian scientists have succeeded to produce Oxygen-18, a natural isotope of oxygen used in medical industry. Ali Akbar Salehi, director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), made the announcement during a ceremony in Markazi province on Monday, Press TV reported, citing IRNA. Salehi said the isotope is being produced at 97 percent purity, […]
Rouhani, Putin to meet in Sochi
President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will soon hold a meeting in Sochi, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. The meeting between the Iranian and Russian leaders will be held on the sidelines of the upcoming talks on the Syria crisis on February 14 which also includes the Turkish leader, Peskov said, […]
Zionists to receive decisive response if continue aggression in Syria
Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said Iran, as it stood by Syrian government and nation during the fight against terrorism, will spare no efforts in providing help and aid to them during the reconstruction period, as well. Shamkhani made the remarks in a meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Walid […]
Israel main opponent of peace in Syria: FM Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister on Tuesday censured the Israeli regime’s warmongering in the region and its support of terrorism, saying the Zionists are putting all-out efforts to disturb the peace in Syria. Noting that the Israeli regime is backing the terrorist elements in the war-torn Arab country, Zarif said “they are against the peace and tranquility in […]
Iran’s overhauled fighters used against terrorists in Iraq: chief of staff
Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces, said some Sukhoi fighter jets overhauled by Iranian experts were used in Iraq to combat terrorism. Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri made the remark in a national conference on Tuesday. “Some of our aircraft, including Sukhoi Su-22 and Su-25, […]