High-ranking Pakistani officials and Iranian ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost received Zarif upon his arrival at Nur Khan Airbase of Islamabad.This would be the first visit by any foreign dignitary after the formation of the new government in Pakistan.It is worth mentioning that it is Zarif’s eighth visit to Pakistan …
Read More »Iranian diver advances to finals at Asian Games
The final match will be held on Thursday.The 2018 Asian Games kicked off on August 18 and will wrap up in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang on September 2.The Iranian squad at the 2018 Asian Games comprises 280 sportsmen and 98 sportswomen who will compete in 42 sports …
Read More »Min.: Solidarity is key to win over enemy in economic battle
Iran can cope with current economic hardship through exercising patience and the role of government in supporting entrepreneurs will be of prime importance, he said. The government should also provide required financial support, industrial and economic capabilities and facilities to attain such goal, he said. Under wise leadership of the …
Read More »ICJ holds final session on Iran lawsuit
The US President Donald Trump on May 8 declared that Washington unilaterally pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal which was signed between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council. Tehran says the measure violates the Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations and Consular Rights between the …
Read More »Iran’s judoka grabs bronze at Asian Games
During the qualifiers match, Berimanlou defeated North Korea rival and bagged a bronze medal.He had earlier hit fighters from the Philippines and Kyrgyzstan and advanced to the semi-finals.The 2018 Asian Games kicked off on August 18 and will wrap up in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang on September …
Read More »Iran, Iraq to sign MoU on Arbaeen ritual
Speaking to the Islamic Republic News Agency on Thursday, Brigadier Mostafa Moradian said both countries' readiness for signing MoU was underlined in a meeting with Iraqi Interior Minister Qasim al-Araji.The MoU deals with making necessary arrangements for Arbaeen pilgrimage, he said, adding that it will be signed by Iranian Minister …
Read More »Pakistan terms FM Zarif’s visit as positive development
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mohammad Faisal, while responding to a question at his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, said Foreign Minister Zarif is arriving in Islamabad on Thursday to hold talks with Pakistani leadership on bilateral relations and regional situation. “Foreign Minister Zarif will have talks with Prime Minister …
Read More »Intelligence forces confiscate antiques
According to local intelligence office in the province these antiques consisted of historical coins, bayonets, bells, candlesticks, armbands, bracelets, gold, silver and iron rings, glass flasks, daggers, mugs, utensils and warfare.These invaluable antiques dated back to various historical ages, an expert at the cultural heritage organization in the province said …
Read More »Caspian legal convention guarantees maritime security: Iran official
Based on the Caspian Sea legal regime convention, agreed by the five littoral countries on August 12, no country except the littoral states will be allowed to have military presence in the region, Parvin Farshchi, Deputy Head of Iran's Department of Environment for Marine Environment Division Affairs, said. Elaborating on …
Read More »Iran FM flies to Pakistan
About Islamabad visit, spokesman for Iranian Foreign Ministry Bahram Qasemi said on Wednesday that Zarif is to meet and confer with new Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on the issues of mutual interest.During his two-day stay in the neighboring country, Zarif is also scheduled to hold meetings with his Pakistani …
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