More Evacuations as Flood Inundates Cities in Western Iran
Record rainfall continued to batter Iran on Monday, causing serious flooding in many areas in the western provinces and forcing thousands to leave their homes.
Floods Kill 4 in Iran’s West; Rescue Efforts Underway
Flash flooding killed at least four people, including a child, in the western Iranian province of Lorestan.
Pope Francis Prays for Flood Victims in Iran
Pope Francis expressed his sorrow for the loss of lives, injuries and damages caused by flash floods in Iran.
Rouhani Calls for Closer Regional Cooperation to Counter US, Israel
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned about the dangers posed by Washington and Tel Aviv to the region, urging regional states to forge closer ties to counter them.
Leader Urges Utmost Efforts to Help Flood-Hit People in Shiraz
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei expressed condolences to families of those who lost their lives in Monday’s flash flood in the southern city of Shiraz, calling for serious and prompt relief efforts for those affected.
Officials, Armed Forces, Relief Agencies Working Hard to Address Flood-Related Issues: President
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed regret over the loss of lives in recent floods in the country, stressing the all official, armed forces and relief agencies are working round the clock to address problems caused by the flooding.
Iran Slams Pompeo’s ‘Provocative, Meddlesome’ Comments on Hezbollah
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman slammed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s recent comments about Hezbollah in Lebanon as “provocative, meddlesome, and undiplomatic”.
Leader Urges Dispatch of More Equipment to Flood-Hit Areas
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei ordered Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri to dispatch more equipment and facilities to the flood-hit people in the northern provinces of Golestan and Mazandaran.
Iran, Russia FMs discuss Venezuela over phone
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation today to discuss the latest developments in Venezuela.
BBC Persian’s misinformation about Soleimani exposed by Italian diplomat
A former Italian ambassador to Iraq has laid flat BBC Persian’s “lie” about IRGC Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani, according to a review by the Young Journalists’ Club.