The first preparatory session for Tehran Security Conference was held on Saturday with participation of more than 40 ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from different countries. Peace and security in West Asia region, Iran nuclear deal, and cooperation between Iran and Europe will be on the agenda of the 3rd edition …
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Iran not to talk with US under pressure: Spokesman
Iran will not sit down with the US under pressure, in particular with a person who has breached its obligations, Bahram Qasemi said in an exclusive interview with the Pupils Association News Agency (PANA).He noted the US should remove the sanctions and stop the pressures on other countries before any …
Read More »Taliban takes control of Chenartu, Afghanistan
Speaking in a phone call with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the local source said that about 40 military forces were killed, injured or arrested. The army forces were deployed in Chenartu Governorate building, he said.From among 60 soldiers, 15 of them could escape and about 45 others were …
Read More »Pakistan keen on strong, active diplomatic ties with Iran
He made the remarks during a meeting with Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost who called on him at his residence in Islamabad to congratulate him over victory in the parliamentary elections.Imran Khan warmly received the Iranian ambassador and thanked him as well as the Iranian leadership for extending …
Read More »Kazakh defense minister visits Iran drone team
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Military World Games 2018.Zhasuzakov expressed success for Iranian team.Meanwhile, Head of the Iranian team Colonel Ahmad Ahmadi elaborated on the characteristics of Iranian drones.He also appreciated Kazakhstan for hosting the competitions.Iranian team with its domestically-made drone 'Safir' attended the event.The Military …
Read More »Over 2.5 tons of illicit drugs seized in SE Iran
The operations have been launced on Friday night.'In an operation in Saravan-Iranshahr road, three Peugeots loaded with narcotics were seized,' said Brigadier-General Mohammad Qanbari.After being chased for some time, the traffickers decided to abandon the cars and escape to the heights in the dark, Qanbari said. The cars were loaded …
Read More »Lebanese Hezbollah slams Saudis' crimes in Yemen
The US-led coalition has committed massacre, in which dozens of patients and civilians have been martyred or injured in the city of al-Hudaydah, a brutal crime that excited the world, the statement reads.Arab coalition spearheaded by Saudi Arabia launched an attack on a residential area and a hospital in Al-Hudaydah …
Read More »Europe to resist Washington plot against Tehran: US media
'A slate of investigations into alleged terror plots and killings sponsored by Iran has opened a new front in US efforts to persuade European governments to cut ties with Tehran following President Trump’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal in May, WSJ wrote on Friday. It added, 'skeptical that Iran is …
Read More »Zarif hails global consensus on preserving JCPOA
“Met with President & FM of Singapore & FMs of China, New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia. Clear global consensus on need to take concerted action to preserve JCPOA. Also detailed review with HR Mogherini of actions by EU and beyond to ensure economic benefits to Iranian people,” Zarif wrote in …
Read More »Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on August 4
** IRAN NEWS- China defies US request to cut Iran oil imports- Zarif slams US navy over misnaming of Persian Gulf- Iran, ASEAN sign cooperation treaty in Singapore** IRAN DAILY- China rejects US demand to cut Iran oil imports- UN experts criticize Trump over his attacks on media- Zarif meetings …
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