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Over 200 kg of narcotics seized in southern Iran

Over 200 kg of narcotics seized in southern Iran

In two separate operations by the police and security forces, two drug trafficking gangs were traced and dismantled, the statement added.It said that after due inspections, in the first operation, the security forces discovered 110 kilograms of opium and arrested one person.In the second operation, 100 kilograms of opium and …

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2 drones launched by terrorists destroyed over Hmeimim air base

2 drones launched by terrorists destroyed over Hmeimim air base

Head of the Russian Coordination Center in Hmeimim Alexei Tsygankov said that the air defense units at the Hmeimim air base destroyed two aerial targets at a safe distance from the base.Tsygankov indicating that no casualties or material damages have been detected and operations were not disrupted.Khmeimim Air Base, also …

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Iraqi Friday prayer leaders emphasize solidarity with Iran

Iraqi Friday prayer leaders emphasize solidarity with Iran

Friday prayer leader of Najaf, Ayatollah Sheikh Abdolkarim Al Sa'aedi, criticized Al Ebadi’s position and said Iraqis are waiting for a government led by a powerful and brave person. He added that 'we are waiting for changes in current Iraqi government who, as advised by the senior Iraqi religious authority, …

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Indonesian envoy hails Iran goodwill

Indonesian envoy hails Iran goodwill

Alimudin made the remarks in an exclusive interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) elaborating on measures taken by the Indonesian government for hosting Jakarta Palembang 2018 Asian Games.The 2018 Asian Games, officially known as the 18th Asian Games and also known as Jakarta Palembang 2018, is a pan-Asian …

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Guardian Council passes FATF amendment

Guardian Council passes FATF amendment

Kadkhodaei made the remarks Saturday addressing a press conference.The deputy speaker of Majlis (Iranian Parliament) Masoud Pezeshkian earlier had said that FATF is a systematic structure to counter financial corruption and makes fiscal calculations clear.Established in 1989, the FATF is an intergovernmental body comprising more than 190 member states. The …

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World opposing US re-imposition of sanctions on Iran: Chinese media

World opposing US re-imposition of sanctions on Iran: Chinese media

The US President Donald Trump has destabilized the Middle East by withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as Iran Deal, wrote the daily.It added that even the European allies of the US do not agree with the sanctions.The Chinese newspaper added that Germany warned Trump …

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SE Iran quake leaves no casualties

SE Iran quake leaves no casualties

The quake occurred at 8:33 hours local time (4:03 GMT), said the managing director of the provincial crisis management office.Speaking to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Abdol Rahman Shahnavazi said that the epicenter of the tremor was registered at 79 km of Zahedan, 11 km deep underground.Iran sits on …

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British MP slams Saudi aggression on Yemen

British MP slams Saudi aggression on Yemen

Saudi Arabian fighters targeted a bus carrying children in the city of Zahyan, Saada Province, leaving 52 kids dead and 77 wounded, according to Yemeni Ministry of Health.'These children were slaughtered travelling back to school after a picnic,' Corbyn wrote in his Twitter account on Friday. 'It is the latest …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on August 11

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on August 11

** IRAN NEWS- Turkey resolved to expand ties with Iran- Islamabad to pursue economic ties with Tehran- Swiss gov't recommends firms pursue Iran ties** IRAN DAILY- Switzerland backs Iran trade despite US sanctions- Death toll from Indonesia quake climbs- Kremlin: Deal on Caspian Sea’s legal status to be signed Sunday** …

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Russia explains agenda of Caspian Sea FMs meeting

Russia explains agenda of Caspian Sea FMs meeting

The statement said that on December 4-5, Moscow hosted a regular Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Caspian Littoral States attended by the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan. 'The participants discussed a wide range of issues related to multilateral cooperation of the five nations and exchanged opinions …

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