The explosion happened in the parking of Izmir central courthouse.The media reports predict explosion of a bomb in a car and armed conflict between the attackers and police.A number of Ambulances and firefighters were dispatched to the region.Eyewitnesses said that a number of civilians have been injured as the result …
Read More »Takfiris, extremists outnumbered: MP
Boroujerdi made the remarks in a meeting with Syria's Minister of Awqaf(religious endowment) Mohammed Abdul Sattar.The Islamic Ummah wants more consolidation and proximity among followers of various religions and Takfiris and people who have extremist ideologies are outnumbered, the lawmaker added.He said Iran and Syria have similar stances towards unity …
Read More »Leader receives families of martyred commandos in Syria
The Leader received families of Iranian commandos, who attained martyrdom in Syria during advisory mission.In the meeting on Thursday, the Leader praised the high position of martyrs and said, 'The martyrs are source of pride not only for the Army but also for the Iranian people.'Ayatollah Khamenei said, 'Had the …
Read More »Iran's role emphasized to help solve Kashmir issue, UN slammed
The seminar, inaugurated on Thursday by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, was organized by National Assembly Secretariat and Young Parliamentarians Forum at Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS).The speakers criticized the UN for not implementing the UN resolutions passed by the Security Council on Kashmir issue. They said that as far …
Read More »Amir-Abdollahian condoles demise of Archbishop Capucci
Archbishop Capucci was the loud voice of Christianity and humanity, Amir-Abdollahian said.It will not take so long that the previous and current generation of Palestinian resistance fighters will free the Holy Qods from the hands of occupying Zionists, he said, citing divine promises and the experience of the history.Amir-Abdollahian noted …
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**IRAN NEWS- Iran to sue Turkmenistan for breaching gas deal- Assad praises Iran's role in Syria's victory- Vitol clinches $ 1b pre-finance oil deal with Iran**IRAN DAILY- Nematzadeh: Tehran-Ankara should move towards FTA- UN: Thousands return to ruins of freezing Aleppo- Checkpoints set up in Istanbul for nightclub attacker**IRANIANS- Japan's …
Read More »Presidential aide: US president-elect trying to make Iran violate JCPOA
Writing in his official Twitter account, Ashena said all the Iranian officials, either those in favor of the incumbent government or those who oppose it, have to take cautious measures to safeguard national interests and avoid giving any kind of excuse to the US.'Now that regional governments friendly to Iran, …
Read More »Moving embassy to Jerusalem 'not constructive': US
Kirby made the remarks speaking during a press conference on Wednesday when asked about a legislation introduced by three senators that would require the movement of the US embassy currently in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and require the US administration to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.He provided assurance that the …
Read More »Envoy hails Mandela as symbol of campaign against racial discrimination
Khoshru made the remark on the sidelines of his tour of a photo exhibition on Mandela, opened in the UN headquarters in New York by Iranian photographer Meisam Shahbabaie.While appreciating Iranian photographer for creating such ever lasting works, Khoshru said Mandela is symbol of campaign against violence and racial discrimination.Mandela …
Read More »FM Spox: Ankara's 'unconstructive' claims to block diplomatic solution to Syrian crisis
Qasemi made the remark in reaction to recent claims of Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.'The unconstructive claims of Turkish officials will just make ongoing conditions further complicated and increase problems facing political solution to Syrian crisis,' said Qasemi.He underlined that as partner in Moscow tripartite meeting, Iran emphasizes serious implementation …
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