'I hope that with regard to the common grounds and collaboration between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Belgium, relations further develop and political and economic potentials be tapped to promote friendship between the two peoples,' wrote President Rouhani in his message addressed to King Philippe and …
Read More »Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on July 21
** IRAN NEWS- Iran to sign friendship agreement with ASEAN- Russia opposes US unilateral sanctions on Iran- Japan refiners keen to maintain usual Iran oil imports ** IRAN DAILY- Iran trade partners seeking to keep economic ties- Iran-Afghanistan railway line operational in eight months- Zarif: US massive arms exports destabilizing …
Read More »Iranian runners top in track and field event in Belarus
Iranian athletes stood first in 400-yard, 800-yard, and 3000-yard sections of the event and came second in the discus throw with 59.4 meters. The matches kicked off on Friday and continue for two days. The event is a good opportunity to evaluate Iranian athletes to take part in Jakarta Asian …
Read More »A strong Iran, necessary for the region
Turkey’s attitudeCommenting on the same issue a few while ago, Dogu Perincek, the leader of the Turkish left-wing Patriotic Party, said the weakening of Iran’s government will be a threat to Turkey’s national security.He said the US plans to make changes in Turkey and has undertaken efforts to this end, …
Read More »Turkish company to continue Iran oil imports
“In the first four months of 2018, Tupras, Turkey’s largest refiner, bought an average of 187,196 barrels per day of Iranian oil, data from Turkey’s energy watchdog EPDK showed,” Reuters reported.“In April alone, Tupras imported eight cargoes - equivalent to just over 240,000 bpd - from the OPEC member.”US President …
Read More »One killed, 41 injured in Iraq protests
Based on the reports people held peaceful protests in Karbala, Amarah, Basra, Kut, Nasiriyah and Babil.This is while, protests in Baghdad, Dhi Qar and Al Diwaniyah cities turned into conflicts between protestors and security forces.In Baghdad, 30 protestors and security forces were injured.Dhi Qar conflicts resulted in injuring 4 protestors …
Read More »Vienna flights to Isfahan, Shiraz suspended for economic reasons: envoy
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of ‘Damavand 2018 Symposium’, he added that unfortunately Austrian flights to Isfahan and Shiraz were suspended until the upcoming winter, as they were not economical.Resuming flights depends on the decision of the airliner’s officials, he said.As to Tehran-Vienna ties, he hailed Iranian President Hassan …
Read More »Iran condemns Zionist parliament’s racist ratification
The illegitimate Zionist regime has been formed through occupation of Palestine and massacre of real owners of the land, he said, stressing that recent move by the Zionist regime’s parliament is another confirmation for its racist nature and policies over the past 70 years.“US all-out support for the Zionist regime, …
Read More »Damavand Mountain up for global registration
Mohammad Talebian, deputy head of the organization, said on Friday that the mountain abounds with myths and intangible heritages and Iranian tribes have numerous memories of it.Mount Damavand is near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, in Amol County, Mazandaran Province, 66 kilometers northeast of the city of Tehran.Mount …
Read More »British Gov't urged to stop supporting terrorism in Syria
The Independent Newspaper quoted that the Global Network for Syria, which includes peers from the Conservatives, Labor, Liberal Democrats and also independents, has written to May demanding a change in the government’s policy.The group has accused the government of funding “so-called moderate armed opposition forces” the “vast majority” of whom …
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