Yemeni army and popular forces also targeted a newly-established military base in Najran, south of the country, early on Saturday. Yemen has frequently targeted Saudi sites in response to the Coalition’s merciless offensives since Saudi Arabia waged a military war against the impoverished country.The military attack has not only failed …
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Israel rejects UN chief proposal to protect Palestinians
But the proposal has been rejected by the Israelis, AFP reported.Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon said in a statement late Friday that “the only protection the Palestinian people need is from their own leadership.”“Instead of suggesting ways to protect the Palestinian people from Israel, the UN should instead hold the …
Read More »Hakim: Iraq’s special ties with Iran should be taken into account
In a meeting with McGurk on Saturday, he reiterated his opposition to economic sanctions, saying that Iran has special ties with its neighbors, particularly Iraq, which should be taken into account by other countries.He also renewed calls for holding constructive talks for ending conflicts in the region so that the …
Read More »Tehran-Kabul cooperation growing in all fields
Addressing a ceremony marking the 99th anniversary of Afghanistan's independence held in the country’s embassy in Tehran, he added, “We are happy to celebrate the 99th anniversary of Afghanistan's independence in the capital of the friendly and brotherly country. Iran and Afghanistan are the two neighboring states with the same …
Read More »President Rouhani congratulates new Pakistan PM
Elsewhere in his letter to Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi, the president said, “I sincerely congratulate on your election as the Pakistan prime minister which rose up from the will of the brave and distinguished Pakistani nation”, said President Rouhani according to the official website of the President of the Islamic …
Read More »Zarif extends condolences over Annan's demise
'Extremely saddened by passing of Kofi Annan, a toweing global leader and an unwavering champion for peace, justice and rule of law. Rest in peace my dear old friend,' Zarif wrote in his Twitter account on Saturday.'Kofi Annan was a global statesman and a deeply committed internationalist who fought throughout …
Read More »Official: Passports of visiting tourists not to be stamped
Following the request made by Monesan and approval of industry minister, police and foreign ministry, the government has decided and in order to cope with the US sanctions and removal of foreign tourists' concerns passports of the incoming tourists will not be stamped.Police and foreign ministry have accepted the offer …
Read More »Iran congratulates Indonesia on independence day
President Rouhani in his message to President Vidodo offered his hearty congratulations to him and all the Indonesian people on the 73rd independence anniversary of the country.Indonesia in southeast Asia after more than 300 years colonization by the Netherlands declared independence on August 17, 1945.However, the independence was formally granted …
Read More »Army, IRGC aviations defending the country together: Cmdr
'The aviation forces of the IRGC and Iranian Army are a unified force to counter the anti-Islamic Revolution forces and the enemies of the Islamic Establishment,' said Brigadier-General Kiumars Heydari in a synergy conference of aviation forces of the IRGC and the Iranian Army.Commander of the IRCG Aviation Brigadier-General Mohammad …
Read More »Iranian General warns US of collapse
Head of the Strategic Studies Center of Iran's Army, Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan, said, 'If the White House continues its current policies, the US will certainly face the same destiny as that of the former Soviet Union.'The US has taken unilateral measures since President Donald Trump came to office …
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