September-loading cargoes are set to be the last to head for Japan if the Asian nation doesn’t receive an exemption from the U.S., people with knowledge of the matter said. South Korea, meanwhile, is said to be facing problems with July shipments because of tanker-insurance and chartering issues, with buyers …
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ANP leader Haroon Bilour among 12 killed in Peshawar blast
Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Qazi Jameel said that more than 30 people were injured in the explosion, who have been shifted to Lady Reading Hospital.The blast took place when Haroon Bilour, who was contesting elections from PK-78 constituency, arrived at the site where the ANP workers had gathered …
Read More »Iran warns India of likely alternative to oil imports
Masoud Rezvanian made the remarks in a panel of discussion organized by India’s Minorities Front on Tuesday.Referring to the US new policy regarding the JCPOA, he said that given regional situation, US moves target its allies, friends and the countries considered enemies equally.Commenting on the main reasons behind US exit …
Read More »Syrian army liberates Gharaz area in Daraa
The Army units liberated the area of grain silos and the central prison in Gharaz and took control of the area completely after fierce battles with terrorist groups, SANA reported from DaraaA number of terrorists were killed or injured during the battles while the rest of them fled to neighboring …
Read More »VP: Malaysia supporting JCPOA
She said the aims of her visit to Malaysia were submitting President Rouhani's message on JCPOA and talks for development of bilateral ties in different fields.Ebtekar also said that she submitted President Hassan Rouhani's official invitation letter to Prime Minister Mohamad to pay a visit to Iran.The VP said that …
Read More »Iran president envoy leaves Malaysia for Indonesia
Speaking to Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Masoumeh Ebtekar said that conveying the message of President Hassan Rouhani to Indonesian President Joko Widodo is the aim of her trip. Special envoy of Iran president and Malaysia's new prime minister met and discussed various issues on Tuesday.Ebtekar delivered the message of …
Read More »Iran vice president urges fight against enemy's economic war
'We are facing a new and difficult situation, regarding the economic warfare waged by the enemy against Iran, and we should fight forcefully,' Eshaq Jahangiri said, addressing a ceremony held for inauguration of an expansion project of the Saba Steel Complex in Isfahan.'The country now is in a unique historic …
Read More »Iran to use diplomacy on sanctions-related detainees
Zarif made the remarks in a meeting with families of some Iranians detained in various countries on sanctions-related charges on Monday.The families were also briefed on the latest status of the cases.The foreign minister also described the detentions and requests of unreasonable extradition as illegal and politically motivated.The Foreign Ministry …
Read More »Enemy after splitting between people, gov't: Defense min
Enemies by waging a psychological war and inducing dissatisfaction in society are making efforts to cause division in the society, Brigadier General Amir Hatami said at a meeting held in Tehran with senior official at his ministry.Events happened in the past four decades after the 1979 Islamic Revolution have proved …
Read More »Iran President's envoy meets Malaysia's PM
Masoumeh Ebtekar delivered the message of Iran's President Hassan Rouhani to PM Mahathir and congratulated him on his victory in the recent election.The Pakatan Harapan bloc led by Mahathir Mohamad won a simple majority in parliament in May elections and won 122 out of 222 seats, enough to form the …
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