Zarif, who is currently in Caracas, offered his views on the issue of roles of Iran and Venezuela in defending the new emerging world.The Iranian foreign minister arrived in the Venezuelan capital on Wednesday at the first leg of a three-nation Latin American tour which will also take him to …
Read More »Tremor jolts Shushtar in SW Iran
According to the Iranian seismological site, the tremor occurred at 14:09 hours local time (10:39 hours GMT).The epicenter of the tremor was registered 22 deep in the city of Shushtar. The earthquake was also easily felt in other provincial cities including Masjed Soleimani and Lali. There have been no reports …
Read More »IRGC commander inspects borders close to Nagorno-Karaback conflict zone
During the inspection, he was briefed on the latest situation of the Iranian borderlines along Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia when he said that sustainable security was the red line for Iran.He said Iran would never tolerate any kind of insecurity which could threaten security and peace of mind of its …
Read More »Iran’s senior defense official reviews security issues with Iraqi minister
According to Iraqi media, the two sides stressed the importance of reinforcing mutual cooperation to serve the interests of two neighboring countries in such areas as security, defense and anti-terrorism areas as well as exchange of experiences.The Iranian defense official arrived in Baghdad on Baghdad on Tuesday at the head …
Read More »US main cause of terrorism, unrest in region: Pakistani clerics
The unity conference was organized by Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen of Pakistan (MWM) and National Solidarity Council, a coalition of 35 political and religious groups in Islamabad on Wednesday.Pakistan's Minister of Religious Affairs Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri as a special speaker of the conference condemned the rising Islamophobia in the West, especially the recent …
Read More »World thinkers urge passing laws to prevent disrespecting divine religions
It is necessary to apologize for the disrespect of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), shut down the hate magazines and punish the hatemongering individuals through penal and criminal laws, the letter added.According to High Council of Cultural Revolution, the letter said that if any behavior leads to disrespect, discrimination and hatred against …
Read More »Araghchi: Takfiri terrorism only produces bloodshed & insecurity everywhere
"Today I recorded my sympathy & condolences in the Afghanistan Embassy following the barbaric attack on Kabul University which claimed lives of 20+ innocent students," Araghchi wrote in is Twitter account on Wednesday."Takfiri terrorism has only produced bloodshed & insecurity everywhere in the region & beyond," he added. He wrote …
Read More »Iran begins rail laying operation of strategic railway in southwestern province
The ceremony was participated by the minister of urban development, vice-speaker of the parliament and the commander of Khatam al-Anbia base, which is Iran’s leading contractor.Ahmad Nozari, an official with the Ministry of Urban Development, told IRNA correspondent that some 16,000 billion rials have been spent on developing nearly 43 percent of …
Read More »Iran’s Supreme Leader pardons over 3,700 inmates
The Supreme Leader's amnesty was granted on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and Imam Sadeq (AS).The amnesty was upon a proposal by the Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Ebrahim Raeisi. 7129**2050 Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish IRNA English
Read More »Iran, Belarus vow to deepen economic, political ties
During a meeting in Minsk while receiving a copy of credentials of Iran's Ambassador to Belarus Saeed Yari, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko termed Iran as a significant partner in the fields of politics and economy in the Middle East.Both sides examined the ways to enhance the bilateral relations during the …
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