Referring to the afflictions of the Islamic world and disputes imposed of the Muslim states Zarif called on leaders of the Islamic world in his latest message on twitter, to feel further responsibility regarding unity of the Islamic Ummah (nations).The full text of his message follows:As the gates of Heaven …
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Leader receives Quran reciters on commencement of Ramadan
Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with Quran reciters in Tehran.'It is the art of the [Islamic] Revolution that the seeds of Quran had been spread all over the country and its blossoms are now growing and flourishing one by one,' the Leader said.He urged the Iranians to …
Read More »8 passengers of cargo dhow rescued in Persian Gulf
A cargo dhow hoisting Iran’s flag was carrying plaster from Bandar Lengeh to Sharjah port in the United Arab Emirates and went astray in the water due to engine failure, he said.The cargo Dhow asked for helped around 6:30 am local time and rescue boat rescued them very soon, he …
Read More »Iran rejects reports on receiving message from US
Kuwait’s Al-Rai newspaper has allegedly claimed that the US has conveyed a threatening message on regional issues to Iran via Russia. There is no formal diplomatic relations between Iran and US since 1980. Instead, Iran has an interest section at the Pakistani Embassy in Washington and the United States has …
Read More »Iranian brothers win Cinefondation prize at Cannes
The two Iranian brothers Bahman and Bahram Ark won the second prize for their 15-minute film Heyvan (Animal) at Cinefondation 2017 on Friday, according to the festival’s website.The Jury headed by Romanian film-maker Cristian Mungiu gave the first prize to the film 'Paul Est La' (Paul Is Here) by the …
Read More »President Rouhani, Qatari Emir discuss bilateral ties over phone
He underlined that sectarianism is a big pestilence, which makes security unstable in the region.Rouhani underlined necessity for cooperation among countries of the region to establish peace, tranquility and added that the fasting month of Ramadan is a time to strengthen brotherhood among Muslims.The president said that Iran believes in …
Read More »Czech photo exhibition opens in Tehran
The exhibition inaugurated on Friday evening in the presence of Czech Republic Ambassador to Tehran Svatopluk Čumba and Managing Director of Niavaran Art Creations Foundation Abbas Sajjadi and both of them delivered speeches.In the opening ceremony Sajjadi said some of the photos look like painting and the photos persuade visitors …
Read More »Opium production in Afghanistan 22 times more than 2001: Police commander
He told IRNA correspondent in Moscow after a meeting with his Russian counterpart.In 2001, Afghanistan was producing 200 tons of opium a year but today despite presence of the US and its allies’ troops in the country, 4,400 tons are produced annually, Zahedian added.He said that according to the estimate, …
Read More »European official: Iran cradle of human rights
“The world should know that 2,500 years ago, slavery and abuse against prisoners were forbidden in Shiraz, and women, as half part of society, enjoyed the equal social rights as men did, said Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights Morten Kjaerum.“I must acknowledge that human rights is …
Read More »Interior minister congratulates counterparts on holy month of Ramadan
In these messages, Rahmani Fazli congratulated them all the advent of holy month of Ramadan and called for expansion of mutual relations and cooperation to help deepen amicable ties among Islamic nations and countries in line with the guidelines of the holy prophet of Islam underlining promotion of peace, calmness, …
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