Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said in his address a webinar to mark the 22nd anniversary of Pakistan’s nuclear tests organised by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) that Pakistan is a peace-loving country and our conduct as a nuclear weapon state will continue to be defined by restraint and responsibility.“As …
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Iran: US protesters’ voice must be heard
“Iran regrets the tragic murder of black Americans, denounces deadly racial profiling in United States & urges authorities to do justice for every case,” Foreign Ministry wrote on its Twitter account.“The protestors' voice must be heard. In doing so, suppressing the suffering Americans & #PressFreedom must URGENTLY be stopped,” he …
Read More »Minister: Iran, Russia to hold joint cooperation commission in Caucasus
Both sides discussed various topics, including joint projects and holding the joint cooperation commission.They also agreed on buying basic items by Iran from Russia. Ardakanian and Novak conferred on power plant projects, especially Sirik project. Implementing projects of building four thermal plants in Bandar Abbas named Sirik and electrifying Garmsar-Inche Boroun railway …
Read More »Pakistan’s Senate chairman congratulates Qalibaf as Iran’s new parliament speaker
According to an official statement on Friday, Sanjrani hoped that the newly-elected Speaker will further promote Pakistan-Iran friendship.He said Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is a close friend of Pakistan who gained much popularity as mayor of Tehran. Chairman of Pakistan's Senate added that the parliaments of the two countries will play …
Read More »Iran, Turkey call for expanding peace, security
Friendly relations have always been established at the highest level between Iran and Turkey, Qalibaf said said, adding, "The Iranian parliament welcomes any measure to develop bilateral relations."He also stressed the importance of continuing the dialogue among Iran, Russia and Turkey within the framework of the Astana peace process on Syria. …
Read More »Official: 114,931 COVID19-infected patients recover in Iran
Since yesterday (Thursday) 2,819 new affected cases have been detected in the country, he pointed out.Over the last 24 hours, 50 people passed away owing to the deadly virus, he further noted. The Iranian official added that 2,547 cases are in critical conditions. Iran has taken numerous steps to stop …
Read More »EU’s Borrell expresses regret over US’ move to end sanction waivers for JCPOA members
US President Donald Trump's administration announced Wednesday that it was ending the waivers because of a series of "escalatory actions" by Iran aimed at pressuring the United States, which pulled out of the accord in 2018.But the EU's Josep Borrell highlighted the "enduring importance" of the deal, known as the …
Read More »AFC names Iran’s Azadi Stadium best ground in Asia
“Built as the center-piece of the hosting of the 1974 Asian Games, Azadi Stadium in Tehran is the home venue for the Islamic Republic of Iran national team as well as domestic heavyweights Persepolis and Esteghlal,” AFC reported.“The bowl-shaped structure, which helps create a vibrant and often intimidating atmosphere, sits …
Read More »Iran’s FM Spox vows shattering US maximum pressure with maximum resistance
“We do shatter your max pressure campaign w/max resistance, stiffening resolve & reliance on the national capabilities,” Mousavi wrote in his Twitter account on Thursday.“It is you who face a choice: either admit defeat & start respecting the Iranian Nation or further keep being hated, humiliating & isolating yourselves,” he …
Read More »Iranian citizens back home from Uzbekistan amid COVID-19 restrictions
This is the second flight that carries back home the Iranian citizens from Uzbekistan during the outbreak of the pandemic.After the first flight on April 6, many other Iranian citizens called on the embassy to facilitate their return to Iran, the ambassador said. Nayyerabadi said that the economic and …
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