Calling Bolton 'tremendous friend of Israel', Netanyahu said, 'I look forward to discussing with you a whole array of topics, but the most important one is how to continue to roll back Iran’s aggression in the region and to make sure that they never have nuclear weapons. Many other things, …
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UN Chief: Terrorism main threat against global peace
In a message on the first International Day of Remembrance of, and Tribute to, the Victims of Terrorism, August 21, the UN chief said, 'From Tajikistan to the United Kingdom, from Baghdad to Barcelona, these ruthless attacks have shaken us all to the core. No country can consider itself immune, …
Read More »Iran: US Action Group a psychological war
The US policies are against all international laws, said Bahrram Qasemi in his weekly press conference on Monday.US Thursday appointed Brian Hook in charge of Iran Action Group to guide Trump’s pressure campaign against Tehran.'The measure is rather a psychological, economic war, but it will lead to nowhere,' he said …
Read More »Iran lauds Tehran-Jakarta mutual ties
Mahmoud Farazandeh made the remarks Sunday, addressing a ceremony held to mark the 73rd anniversary of the Independence of Indonesia.'Our relations have been growing for the past 67 years despite the external pressures and influences that have somehow tried to hamper the progress we have made,' Farazandeh said.'I am glad …
Read More »Zarif: JCPOA to revive in absence of US
Zarif made the remarks in an interview with US media 'CNN' on Sunday.It was the first interview with the Western media after US unilateral withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran.'I believe there is a …
Read More »5 civilians killed in mine blast in Sweida Badia
The anti-tank mine went off as six men were passing with their car near al-Husn area in Sweida Badia (desert) about 7 kilometers east of Tarba village in the province’s eastern countryside, according to the reporter. Five were martyred and another civilian injured.1396**1396Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish www.irna.ir
Read More »Hezbollah unveils Khaibar 1 missile
Four Khaibar-1 missiles were put on display for the public at the Mleeta Museum of Resistance in southern Lebanon on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of the 33-day war.In 2012, Hezbollah targeted Tel Aviv with Khaibar-1 missiles.Khaibar-1 missile weighs 916 kg, is seven meters long and has a range …
Read More »Saudi airstrike kills 13 Yemeni fishermen
According to Yemen’s al-Masirah television network, two fishing boats were targeted by Saudi fighters and 13 were killed, four wounded and four other went missing.Civilians have always been the major victims of the military attack on Yemen, which has so far been condemned by the international organizations several times.Recently, Saudi-led …
Read More »Israel closes Gaza border crossing, responding to rallies
'Israeli authorities informed the commission [ministry] regarding the closure of Beit Hanoun crossing since Sunday morning and that it will be closed for those traveling outside of Gaza, while for Palestinians returning to Gaza, it will remain open,' Mohammed Maqadma was quoted as saying by the Ma'an news agency, Sputnik …
Read More »Iran's Action Group facing challenging situation: Expert
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the creation of the “Iran Action Group” on August 16, and said that the initiative would be 'directing, reviewing and coordinating all aspects of the State Department's Iran-related activity.Commenting that the United States has tried for a long time to turn Iran's case …
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