Three Killed, 35 Injured in Train Accident in SE Iran
Three people were killed and 35 others injured on Wednesday after a train traveling between the Iranian capital of Tehran and the southeastern city of Zahedan derailed, the director-general of the Sistan and Balouchistan Province’s crisis management department said.
Iraq Considers US Sanctions on Iran Illegitimate
The Iraqi ambassador to Tehran said his country does not recognize the US sanctions against Iran as valid and that is why Iraq has come under American pressures.
US Dollar Ditched in Iran’s Trade with Russia, Turkey
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdonnaser Hemmati said the country uses the national currencies in the trade transactions with Russia and Turkey.
Iran Sympathizes with Pakistan over Earthquake Fatalities
Iran’s Foreign Ministry expressed condolences to Pakistan over deaths in an earthquake in the Pakistan-administered Kashmir and areas in Punjab province.
Defense Minister: Iran Resolved to Boost Missile Power
There is a strong consensus in Iran that the country should enhance its missile power, Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said.
Iran Raps Saudi War Crimes in Yemen
Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the latest Saudi war crimes in Yemen, saying the aggressors insist on their strategic mistakes and keep beating the war drum.
Iranian President, Swedish PM Discuss Closer Ties
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven held talks on a range of issues, including bilateral and international developments.
Spokesman Condemns US Support for Anti-Iran Terrorist Groups
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned the US and its top diplomat for backing anti-Iran terrorist groups, including the cover organization United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI).
Rouhani: US Economic Terrorism Targeted on Iranian Children, Patients
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani condemned the US sinister attempt to block the delivery of medicine and humanitarian supplies to Iran, saying such a state-sponsored act of terrorism is targeted at killing the Iranian children and patients.
Rouhani Says Open to Discuss ‘Small Changes’ to JCPOA If Sanctions Lifted
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he was open to discussing small changes, additions or amendments to the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers only if the US lifted its sanctions against Iran.