Rouhani says boosting coop. with Baku important for Tehran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that increasing bilateral cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan in different fields is of special importance for Tehran. He made the remarks in a Tuesday meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan Republic Ogtay Asadov in Tehran. Rouhani referred to the friendly, brotherly relations between the Islamic Republic […]
Americans in Persian Gulf under constant watch: Sayyari
Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army said that US naval fleets in the Persian Gulf are under constant watch. Iran monitors every ship that enters the region from the Indian Ocean and keeps watch on all their movements, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari told IRNA on Tuesday. “We will not let any movement [of enemies] in […]
Iran stresses Europe’s ‘practical approach’ towards JCPOA
Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Romanian Ambassador to Iran Adrian Kozjacski conferred on the latest developments regarding the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) During the meeting, Araghchi welcomed Europe’s stance toward JCPOA, however saying that merely, adopting a political stance to support […]
Russian Defense Ministry delegation arrives in Iran
A delegation from the Russian Defense Ministry has arrived in Iran for a session of the bilateral group for military cooperation, the Russian ministry press service said on Monday. “On December 24, a delegation of the Russian Defense Ministry led by the deputy chief of the Russian Army General Staff, Vice-Admiral Igor Osipov, arrived in […]
Spox says Zarif’s remarks on Israel in line with Iran’s policies
Foreign Ministry Spokesman has stressed that FM Zarif’s response to a French magazine about Israel’s annihilation is exactly in line with Iran’s policies set according to the Leader’s and Imam Khomeini’s stance. Bahram Ghasemi on Monday censured some media outlets for twisting the foreign minister’s remarks about Israel, stressing that Zarif’s response to a “trick […]
Restoring economic stability is a priority: Jahangiri
Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Monday that the government prioritizes planning to restore economic stability. “Under the current situation, the government prioritizes planning to reduce pressure that comes from sanctions and restore economic stability to the country,” he said during a meeting of the Supreme Council of Employment. He added, “After re-imposition of sanctions […]
Rouhani says budget bill drafted considering US unjust sanctions
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the Budget Bill for the next Iranian calendar year in 1398 (to start March 21, 2019) is drafted considering the unjust sanctions of the United States against the Iranian nation. He made the remarks Monday at the open session of the Iranian Parliament while submitting the next year’s budget […]
Corbyn targeting the Brexit talks
Jeremy Corbyn, the British politician who has been serving as Leader of the Labor Party and Leader of the Opposition since 2015 in the UK, is now trying to provide the ground for his own victory and the Labor Party in the country’s possible election in 2019. It seems that after his success in defeating […]
Zarif, Qureshi discuss Afghan security
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi met on Monday with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif to discuss a range of bilateral, regional and international issues. The two ministers underlined the importance of stability, security and productive cooperation in the region, particularly among Afghans under the current circumstances, IRNA reported. Qureshi said Pakistan desires to […]
Iran’s President Condoles with Indonesia over Tsunami
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed condolences to Indonesia over a fatal tsunami that has claimed more than 280 lives so far. In a letter of condolence to his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo on Monday, President Rouhani expressed his sympathy with the Southeast Asian government and nation over the devastating tsunami along the Sunda Strait. The […]