In an interview with IRNA on the sidelines of international women conference, Marriyum Aurangzeb appreciated the Iranian women parliamentarians for attending the conference in Islamabad. She went on to say that Islam has never enforced any limitations on ladies and women have a very precious position in societies according to …
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Ties between Iran, Arab nations benefit Islamic world:Former diplomat
Hadi Khosroshahi who formerly served as the head of Iran’s interests section in Egypt made the remarks in an article appeared in Monday edition of Tehran-based English newspaper Iran Daily on March 13.The full text of Khosroshahi’s article follows:President Hassan Rouhani’s administration has placed plans on the agenda over the …
Read More »IT Minister in Moscow for joint co-op commission
Upon arrival, Vaezi was welcomed by Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanaei.During his two-day stay in Moscow, Vaezi is due to hold talks with senior Russian officials including Minister of Energy Alexander Novak.In related developments, Iranian and Russian presidents are to hold talks in near future as Iran’s President Hassan …
Read More »Iranian reformists unanimously agree on Rouhani as 2017 presidential candidate
Aref made the remarks at the end of the session of the Council late on Sunday.During the meeting, the delegates built consensus over Rouhani to represent them in the presidential race in May, he said.“We participated in the 2013 elections with a new approach. Our main strategy has been rationality, …
Read More »Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on March 13
**IRAN NEWS- Iran unveils highly-advanced ‘Karrar’ tank- Israel behind war in Syria- Russia to produce Patriot SUVs in Iran **IRAN DAILY- Iranian, South Korean companies sign €3b petrochemical deal- Iraqi forces retake over a third of west Mosul- Iran inaugurates 55-MW wind farms in Qazvin**KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL- Karrar, Iran’s most advanced …
Read More »Commander: 2,100 cargo ships escorted by Iran’s warships in int'l waters
'Since insecurities started due to piracy in the Gulf of Aden, we have been continuously present in the region of turmoil and have escorted 2,100 oil tankers and cargo ships in the danger zone,' Admiral Jafari said on Sunday.The Iranian Navy has been conducting anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of …
Read More »IRGC navy cmdr.: New president in US will have no impact on Iran’s global might
Speaking exclusively with IRNA, the commander said that the new changes in the US cannot create problems for Iran. The US is the main source of evil and oppression and only follows its own interests, but Iran continues to maintain its global power and will gain new achievements day after …
Read More »Pakistani warships berth in Bandar Abbas
The visit is in line with great maritime tradition and to further strengthen the existing warm and cordial relations with Iran.The Pakistani Task Force is commanded by the Commander of 18th Destroyer Squadron, Commodore Mirza Foad Amin Baig whereas Pakistan Navy Ship Tippu Sultan is commanded by Captain Shafqat and …
Read More »MP underlines Iran's active presence in Balkan region
He presented a report on visit of commission delegation to Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina and added that cooperation with Serbia is so important for Iran.He noted that the visits by senior officials, including Majlis speaker, is on the agenda.The MP said that there is possibility to increase relations with Serbia, and …
Read More »Clothing, fashion should not tarnish Islamic identity
He made the remarks in a meeting held in the closing ceremony of the sixth Fajr International Fashion and Clothing Festival in Tehran on Saturday.Referring to the importance of fashion in the field of Islamic dress code, the minister said, “It is necessary to have sufficient understanding of the Islamic …
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