According to the the executive order tilteld, “Protection of the nation from foreign terrorists entry into the United States,” the refugee program will be suspended for 120 days, while visas for the countries of concern would be suspended for 90 days.Dispatches released a leaked document last week that the draft …
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Iranian ambassador submits credentials to Ecuadorian VP
After submitting the credentials, Aghajani in a short talk with Naranjo called for further cooperation in bilateral and international levels.Iran and Ecuador are trying to develop economic relations.Saadat Aghajani used to be the advisor to deputy foreign minister for European & American affairs.9376**1771 www.irna.ir
Read More »Iranian hero firefighters' memory honored in Greece
The Greek personalities as wells as foreign ambassadors and chargés d'affaires attended Iran's embassy in Athens to sign the memorial book for the firefighters of the tragic incident.Hellenic Volunteer Firefighters Union also in a letter expressed its deep grief over the sad occasion.Iranian mission in Greece held a commemoration ceremony …
Read More »Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Jan 28
**IRAN NEWS- Iranian oil tankers return to European waters- Tehran keen to join CPEC- Iran seeks to buy 130,000 tons of barley**IRAN DAILY- Europe preparing for biggest Iran oil imports- Iran’s oil exports to rise in February- Floods hit southeast Iran**KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL- Has Saudi Arabia come to its senses?- Days …
Read More »Pakistani MP describes Iran an influential state
The Pakistani official made the remarks in a meeting in Islamabad with visiting chairman of Iran’s Majlis (Parliament) Commission on Foreign Policy and National Security Alaeddin Boroujerdi who arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday on a three-day official visit.Boroujerdi extended official invitation from Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani to Pakistan’s top …
Read More »Astana talks firm basis to promote political solution in Syria: Senior official
He made the remarks in a Friday meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem.'Armed groups' participation in negotiations signifies the ultimate defeat of wrong military solutions in Syria,' he said.'Undoubtedly, Syria has won in fighting terrorism,' Amirabdollahian said.'Syrian delegation attended Astana meeting with a clear plan and an open political …
Read More »Hungarian FM calls for further co-op with Iran
Szijjártó made the remarks in a Friday meeting with Iranian ambassador to Hungary Gholam Ali Rajabi Yazdi.He pointed to holding Iran-Hungary upcoming Joint Economic Commission in Budapest, saying that required measures have been taken to hold the joint commission in the best way.'We look forward to visiting Iran's Minister of …
Read More »Amano: JCPOA changed the course on Iran from confrontation to cooperation
Speaking at his New Year reception on Thursday, Amano said that since January 2016, the Agency has been verifying and monitoring Iran’s implementation of its nuclear-related commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).'We will continue to use our verification expertise to help make the JCPOA sustainable.'He made it …
Read More »US visa ban on Iranians not signed yet
Trump wrote on his personal Twitter account on Tuesday that the next day would be a big day for the US nation, when he would put into force his decision for building a 3,200 km long wall across the joint border with MexicoOn Wednesday afternoon Trump announced that he had …
Read More »Iranian actress calls Trump's decision on visa ban 'racist'
She wrote on her twitter account on Thursday, “Trump's visa ban for Ianians is racist. Whether this will include a cultural event or not, I won't attend the Academy Awards 2017 in protest.'Iranian movie 'The Salesman' starring Alidousti has been nominated with four other movies to compete for the Oscar. …
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