Nancy Pelosi and her dual approaches
In her remarks, the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, asserted that Trump’s border wall campaign has nothing to do with border security. She said it’s one of the U.S. President’s plans for energizing his conservative base, and in this way, he aims to distract the country from the various scandals dogging his administration. “I […]
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hails Fruitful Visit to Iraq
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed satisfaction with the results of his fruitful visit to Iraq, predicting a very bright future for the political and economic ties between Tehran and Baghdad. Speaking to reporters in Baghdad at the conclusion of his trip to Iraq, Zarif said his longest ever trip to a foreign nation […]
Spokesman: Iran’s Satellite Launch Not in Breach of UNSC Resolution
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman rejected the US and French allegations that Tehran’s recent launch of a satellite into orbit was in violation of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231, saying it was a totally civilian activity. In an interview with IRIB on Wednesday, Bahram Qassemi dismissed the US and French claims that Iran’s move to […]
Iran TV Anchor’s Children Subpoenaed to Appear before US Jury
The elder son of Marzieh Hashemi, Iranian English-language Press TV anchorwoman, said he and his siblings have been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury in the US. “We still have no idea what’s going on,” Hossein Hashemi told Press TV late on Wednesday, adding that he and his siblings had been subpoenaed to appear […]
Iran Dismisses US, French Concerns over Satellite Launch
Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed the concerns raised by the US and France about Tehran’s move to launch a satellite into space, saying the worrying fact is the atrocities that the allies of certain Western countries are committing in the Middle East every day. In comments on Wednesday evening, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi rejected the […]
Iran Hits Back at Israeli PM for Syria Comments
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman lashed out at the Israeli prime minister for his warning to Iran to pull out of Syria, reminding the Zionist regime to know its limits and avoid threatening Iran. In an interview on Wednesday evening, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi denounced as wrong and nonsense Benjamin Netanyahu’s threats against Tehran over […]
Iran Has Shattered Myth of US Omnipotence despite Machinations
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the Iranian nation has managed to shatter “the myth of US omnipotence” despite Washington’s machinations against the Islamic Republic in the past 40 years. “Iranians forced the US client to leave 40 years ago today. 3 years ago today, JCPOA entered into force, ending yrs of securitization of […]
Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Kenya
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi condemned a terrorist attack to a hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. In a statement, Qassemi extended condolences to the Kenyan government and nation and offered sympathy to the families of victims of the inhumane move. At least 21 people killed in an attack at […]
FM Zarif Blasts US Imprisonment of Iran’s TV Anchor Hashemi
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday lashed out at the US for imprisonment of Iran’s anchorwoman Marzieh Hashemi, describing the move as a “political game”. Iranian English-language Press TV anchorwoman, born Melanie Franklin in the United States, was detained upon arrival at St. Louis Lambert International Airport in St. Louis, Missouri, on Sunday, but […]
Iran FM, Iraqi Tribal Leaders Meet in Karbala
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met a group of Iraqi tribal leaders from south of the country in the holy city of Karbala. During the last leg of his meetings with Iraqi officials, elites and representatives of Iraqi society from various ethnicities and regions, Zarif sat for talks with the tribal leaders and clans’ […]