Eighteen months after Trump announced his bid for US president, all signs refer to a Republican failure to seize the White House or maintain a majority in the Congress.And as rival Democrats are expected to safeguard their rule over the Supreme Court too, every sign inevitably points to Democrats exerting …
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Iran condemns Samara terrorist explosion
According to the Foreign Ministry Media Department, Qasemi offered condolences to the Iranian nation and government for the sad and bloody incident and expressed sympathy with the bereaved families of the victims.He stressed again that it is the responsibility of the world community to help stop the spread of terrorism …
Read More »Iran-Russia solid ties to foil enemies' threats: Official
Speaking to IRNA on Sunday, Ramezan Ali Sobhani said the exchange of delegations between the two countries will further foster bilateral ties.Sobhani made the remarks while referring to the visit of a Russian delegation led by Chairwoman of the State Council of Russia Valentina Matviyenko to Iran on November 13, …
Read More »UN chief urges world gov’ts, businesses, citizens to prioritize environmental care
He made the remarks in a message on the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, 6 November 2016.The full text of his message reads:This year, the world began implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With 17 universal and interdependent Sustainable Development …
Read More »Iran, ITER collaboration a win-win agreement: official
Bigot made the remarks on Saturday in Tehran, on the sidelines of inking ceremony of the first memorandum of understanding between ITER and Iran.Describing the project as the biggest and most up-to-date one in the field of nuclear fusion, he added all countries, Iran in particular, could joint the project.Bigot …
Read More »KRG has no choice but to deal with Baghdad: Kurdish lawmaker
Speaking to IRNA in a recent interview, he said that making agreement is the best way to secure interests of both Baghdad and Erbil.The Iraqi government has set the country's budget for 2017 noting that the share of the Kurdistan Region would be included based on the terms which would …
Read More »Philippines' independent views help advance Tehran-Manila ties: Diplomat
Speaking to IRNA, Rahimpour said expansion of ties with Iran is among the Philippine officials' priorities as their new President Rodrigo Duterte follows independent views.Ending his two-day stay in Philippines on Saturday afternoon, Rahimpour said both countries were determined to hold joint economic commission after 12 years.After the lifting of …
Read More »Velayati: terrorists, extremists instruments at US hands
He made the remarks in a meeting with Tunisian parliamentary delegation.Velayati said that that the terrorists and arrogant powers are seeking to weaken and split the Islamic states.Iran attaches great significance to Tunisia as a Muslim country and is happy to see intimacy among the opponents and supporters of the …
Read More »Jahangiri: Iran takes territorial claims in context of anti-Iran campaign
Jahangiri made the remarks in a meeting with Turkish Minister of Economy Nihat Zeybekci.Jahangiri made clear that the final statement released by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and Turkey conveys anti-Iran message.He said that the Islamic Republic of Iran was happy to see failure of the military coup in Turkey …
Read More »Dy FM consults with senior Philippine officials for enhanced cooperation
During his two-day visit to the southeast Asian country, Rahimpour met with the country's foreign minister, the minister of finance and his Philippine counterpart.In his meeting with Philippine Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay, Rahimpour congratulated the successful holding of presidential elections in Philippines and the election of President Rodrigo Duterte.He expressed …
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