CBI governor defends joining FATF, warns of consequences otherwise
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnaser Hemmati, said Wednesday that joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) would be beneficial to Iran. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnaser Hemmati, said “joining the FATF will benefit us. All other countries […]
American coup aim at controlling Venezuelan oil: Iran
Iran’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Es’hagh Al Habib, said that the aim of the American coup in Venezuela is to dominate the country’s oil resources. He made the remarks Tuesday while addressing the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member states’ meeting on Venezuela, in the Trusteeship Council. Iranian envoy highlighted that US hostile, illegal […]
‘Fateh’ submarine to join Navy in ‘coming days’: Cmdr. Khanzadi
Commander of Iranian َArmy Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said Wed. that indigenously manufactured semi-heavy submarine ‘Fateh’ will joint the fleet in coming days in the presence of President Rouhani. Commander of Iranian َArmy Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi made the remark in an inaugration cermeony of a Navy hospital in Tehran on Wednsday. “The […]
Guardian Council spox demands US stop meddling in other nations’ affairs
Guardian Council Spokesman Abbas Ali Kadkhodaei reacted to the recent remarks by US President Donald Trump and his security adviser John Bolton about the Iranian nation. “Mr. Trump has claimed that the Iranian people deserve a brighter future. One can agree to the premise, but on one condition; and that is if Trump and [his security […]
FM Zarif lauds achievements of Iran’s independent foreign policy since revolution
The Iranian foreign minister says that no other country in the world has faced as many foreign conspiracies as Iran, adding that the Islamic Republic of Iran has preserved its independence through reliance on its people. “Without people, we are nothing and with this people we are everything. This is a principle on which the […]
Envoys to UN congratulate 40th anniv. of Islamic Revolution
Ambassadors of various countries to the United Nations attended a ceremony held by Iran’s office in the international body, expressing congratulations on the 40th anniversary of Islamic Revolution victory. The ceremony started on Monday 6:30 PM local time in the Iranian representative office and envoys from Middle Eastern, European, Latin American, African, and Asian countries […]
Europe urged to pace implementation of ISNTEX to show commitment
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi says ‘INSTEX’ – the long-awaited mechanism created for facilitating trade with Iran – has never been the Islamic Republic’s only option, but Tehran expects the Europeans to pace the implementation of the mechanism to show their commitment. Speaking to Fars News Agency on Tuesday, Ghasemi said that Iran looks […]
Visit to Japan focused on boosting parliamentary, economic coop.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that the most important aim of his visit to Japan is to pave grounds for boosting parliamentary and economic cooperation between the two countries. “This visit is being made to expand parliamentary ties between the two countries, as well as to exchange views on topics of mutual interest including […]
Iran to keep building missiles, needs no permission
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, pointing out that the power of the Islamic Republic of Iran is far more than the days of Iraq’s war against Iran, said we will never ask for permission to build our missiles. Hundreds of thousands of people have headed to the iconic Azadi (Freedom) Square in Tehran amid chants of […]
Islamic Revolution’s 40th anniv. means 40 years of failed US policy
Pointing to the 40 years of failure of the United States to defeat Iran, the foreign minister emphasized the need to change this policy by White House officials. “40 Years of Failure to accept that Iranians will never return to submission. 40 Years of Failure to adjust US policy to reality. 40 Years of Failure […]