In an exclusive interview with IRNA in London, Corbyn stressed that he was against any new sanctions on Iran rather he argued that relations with Iran should be built so that a meaningful ceasefire could be achieved in Syria.The following is an excerpt of the interview:Q. US has imposed new …
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German trade delegation in Alborz prov
“German delegation, aiming at reviewing ways to establish cooperation and develop trade and joint economic ties, has traveled to Alborz for the first time,” the Public Relations Office manager of Alborz Chamber of Commerce Reyhaneh Haqiqi said.“Holding expert meetings between merchants and businessmen of Alborz and Rhineland-Palatinate and signing MoUs …
Read More »Larijani, Belarusian counterpart discuss issues of mutual interest
Larijani and Myasnikovich discussed issues of mutual interest and the ways for expanding mutual and parliamentary cooperation.The two sides are slated to attend a joint press conference following the meeting.Myasnikovich, heading a parliamentary delegation, arrived in Tehran on Monday morning upon the official invitation of his Iranian counterpart.While in Tehran, …
Read More »US measures have no effect on Iran’s negotiations with int’l firms: Oil official
“On the reasons behind delays in the implementation of new contracts, Zamani Nia said Iran is a country with different political factions, so the process of reaching a final agreement takes time,” Amir Hossein Zamani Nia said.International companies are keen to work with Iran, but the affairs move 'slowly' here …
Read More »Trump: It’s a shame that we’ve had a deal like JCPOA
In the interview aired Sunday on Fox Sports ahead of Super Bowl LI, the US president added, “I think it was the worst deal I’ve ever seen negotiated. I think it was a deal that never should have been negotiated.”“I think it’s a shame that we’ve had a deal like …
Read More »China, Iran’s biggest trade partner: Ambassador
Talking to IRNA, Khaji described China as the first Iranian trade partner and the biggest buyer of oil and non-oil products from Iran.Khaji reiterated that China imported 31.29 million tons of products, worth $ 9.35 billion, from Iran in 2016, adding the figure indicates 17.6 percent increase in terms of …
Read More »Trump’s authority challenged by US Constitution
In the Monday edition of Tehran-based English newspaper Iran Daily, Ali Bigdeli wrote Trump’s order bars citizens from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen from entering the US for 90 days, all refugees for 120 days, and indefinitely halts refugees from Syria.On Friday, a federal judge in Washington …
Read More »'Kashmir Day' observed in Pakistan
Every year on the fifth of February, people across Pakistan take to streets to support the right of self-determination of Kashmiri people pledged under several UN Security Council resolutions.The territory of Kashmir is divided between India and Pakistan which is also considered to be bone of contention in normalizing the …
Read More »Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Feb 6
**IRAN NEWS- Iran backs political solution to Syria crisis- Iran petrochem industry joins hands with European firms- Iran lifts ban on US wrestling team**IRAN DAILY- US court denies request to restore Trump’s travel ban- Rouhani calls for closer ties with Brazil, Portugal, Kyrgyzstan- Europeans keen on Iran petrochemical projects**IRANIANS- Iran …
Read More »Followers of divine religions live peacefully in Iran: Spokesman
In a meeting with followers of divine religions in Ferdowsi Hotel in the capital late on Sunday, he congratulated victory anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, saying that the cordial gathering indicates that followers of divine religions lead peaceful and problem-free lives in the country.“In such festivals, we can come …
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