Immediate action needed to control water shortage crisis
A recent report by Nature Scientific Journal on Iran’s water crisis indicates that from 2002 to 2015, over 74 billion cubic meters have been extracted from aquifers, which is unprecedented and its revival takes thousands of years along with urgent action.
Japan willing to continue environmental co-op with Iran
The seven-year cooperation between Iran and Japan in the successful implementation of Lake Urmia revival has made the Japanese government willing to continue environmental cooperation, Ahmad Reza Lahijanzadeh, deputy chief of the Department of Environment (DOE) for the marine environment, said.
Ballet boxes to increase for presidential elections
Jamal Orf, the election headquarters chief, spoke at a press conference on Thursday, discussing election news and updates, stating that about 7,000 to 8,000 ballot boxes will be added to crowded constituencies.
U.S. should act first to save JCPOA: Xinhua
The United States should act first to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal if it is sincere in its intent to return to the pact, Chinese state news said on Thursday.
Iran welcomes change in Saudi tone
In its first reaction to the recent remarks by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Iran welcomed the change in Saudi Arabia’s tone, expressing hope of a beginning for convergence among Muslim countries.
Iran, Oman discuss economic ties, regional issues in Muscat
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Omani Minister of Royal Office General Sultan bin Mohammed al Nu’amani have discussed bilateral economic ties as well as major developments in the region, particularly the Yemeni crisis.
Foreign military presence endangers Persian Gulf security: Iran parliament chief
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the presence of foreign military forces puts regional security at risk, expressing hope that the countries in the region will join hands to expel foreign troops from the Persian Gulf region.
Zarif hails general Soleimani for major anti-terror role
Iran’s foreign minister has stressed his “long-time” friendship with Lieutenant General Qassem Solemani prior to the national hero’s martyrdom early last year, explaining that the remarks he is heard making in a leaked audio file, in which he sounds critical of some of the general’s actions, were segments from a confidential, pathologically-oriented argument meant to help boost convergence between the country’s military and diplomatic apparatus.
Zarif holds talks with Iraqi political, religious leaders
The Iranian foreign minister held extensive talks with almost all political and religious leaders in Iraq during his two-day long visit to the Arab country.
Iran, P4+1 to expedite the process to restore JCPOA
The new round of the JCPOA Joint Commission meeting began on Tuesday and ended in a positive manner, with all sides agreeing to expedite the process of reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.