Japan Oks Plan to Send Troops to Mideast after Rouhani Visit
Japan on Friday approved a plan to send its naval troops to the Middle East to ensure the safety of Japanese ships transporting oil to the energy-poor country that heavily depends on imports from the region.
Talks With Abe Just a Mirage
Months after Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani after attending the Kuala Lumpur Conference on Friday met Mr. Abe in Tokyo
Rouhani calls for constructive national dialogue in favor of nation
President Hassan Rouhani underlined the necessity of holding national dialogue under the current conditions to overcome the difficulties and move forward in favor of the Iranian nation.
US Has to Give Up Maximum Pressure Policy against Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the ineffectiveness of the US government’s “maximum pressure policy” against the Islamic Republic and said Washington has to abandon it sooner or later.
Iran’s President to Attend Kuala Lumpur Summit
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will travel to Malaysia to attend the Kuala Lumpur Summit (KL Summit) 2019, due to open on Wednesday.
President Unveils Draft “Budget of Resistance” to Counter Sanctions
President Hassan Rouhani has submitted a draft state budget to the parliament, saying it has the least possible dependence on oil and is meant to resist and counter U.S. sanctions.
Iran, Kuwait Discuss Regional Developments, HOPE Initiative
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Khaled al-Jarallah, exchanged views about a range of issues, including Tehran’s regional peace initiative known as the Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE).
President Ready for Talks If U.S. Lifts Sanctions
President Hassan Rouhani says the country is ready to sit for talks with the United States shortly after Washington removes the unlawful anti-Iran sanctions.
Iran’s Agriculture Minister Resigns
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accepted the resignation of Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati, who was going to be impeached by the Parliament.
Iranian MPs to Impeach Agriculture Minister Tuesday
Iran’s lawmakers plan to hold a session on Tuesday to impeach Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati, a member of the presiding board of the parliament said.