In reaction to Pence claims to compare Iran with Nazi government, Bahram Qasemi said Iran's historical and cultural background in coexistence and respecting religions, especially Judaism has been recorded in valid historical documents.He added that the long-standing Iranian history and civilization indicates Iranian way of thinking and views toward other …
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Iran calls Shanghai Cooperation Organization to fight terrorism
Referring to recent terrorist operation in Sistan and Baluchestan claiming lives of a number of military persons while injuring scores of others in fight against terrorism and organized crimes and mulled the incident with simultaneous 'Warsaw failed Circus'.In the letter, the Iranian ambassador also underlined that Iran is determined to …
Read More »Pak politician for joint Iran-Pak action to eliminate terrorists at common border
“Like all the other people in Pakistan, I strongly condemn the terrorist attack near Zahedan,” said Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi in a recent interview with the Islamic Republic News Agecy (IRNA). Public Relations Department of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Headquarters in a statement has said 27 were …
Read More »Iran Expediency Council begins re-discussing Palermo Convention
The Council is slated to decide on Palermo bill during this session, which was also discussed on January 26.The bill also was reviewed by the Council’s political, security, legal and judicial commissions previously, but it was not endorsed by the body. Earlier, Council member Hojatoleslam Majid Ansari, had told the …
Read More »Finland: INSTEX to bring back European SMEs to Iran
Following the US' withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal, the EU took stance against the move by devising plans to help preserve the international pact.By implementing the Blocking Statute, the EU companies’ compliance with the US foreign sanctions was annulled.Earlier in a news meeting in Bucharest, German, British and French foreign …
Read More »Iran’s attitude towards Tajikistan ‘relational’
Asked about Tajik foreign minister’s statements and bilateral ties, he said that Iran-Tajikistan ties are deep and based on ancient origins, as one cannot ignore the ancient bonds.“I agree with the remarks of the country’s foreign minister on Iran’s National Day and I think the history, geography, past and future …
Read More »Zarif, Australian Security Intelligence Organization chief meet
The Australian official expressed pleasure over meeting Zarif and highlighted Iran’s major role in regional security, calling for boosting security collaboration between the two countries.The 55th Munich Security Conference attended by 600 international decision makers in various fields, including politics, trade and civil society, is being held from February 15-17 …
Read More »Mogherini: We will continue to support JCPOA despite pressures
Speaking in Munich Security Conference, she hailed EU and three European powers’ efforts to save JCPOA, saying that it is not exaggeration to say that pressures on JCPOA were very very high last year.However, EU will continue backing JCPOA to help implement it fully, she added.8072**1771Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish …
Read More »Iran’s cruisers to go to Europe, West Africa
Speaking in an exclusive interview with IRNA, Rear-Admiral Touraj Hassani Moqaddam said Iranian navy staff are in full readiness, adding, 'We can dispatch our armored and auxiliary ships to Atlantic Ocean.'He added that the journey will be made in May.Referring to Iran navy forces’ powerful presence in high seas, he …
Read More »Iran FM: War on Iran will be suicidal
Zarif told NBC News prior to Munich Security Conference on Friday that the same people, who waged war on Iraq in 2003, are seeking war on Iran, which will be 'suicidal.'He said that he did not say government of the US President Donald Trump but certain people in the government …
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