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De Mistura: Astana talks to produce positive results

De Mistura: Astana talks to produce positive results

'Today in Astana I think we have been able to witness an important promising positive step in the right direction in the process of de-escalation of the conflict,' de Mistura told reporters.In the meeting it was agreed to prevent intensification of the conflicts and reach an agreement on a ceasefire …

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VP urges setting up committee to look into mine blast incident

VP urges setting up committee to look into mine blast incident

He made the call in a meeting with ministers of interior, cooperative, labor and social welfare and a number of other officials late on Thursday.During the meeting, Jahangiri expressed condolences to families of the victims and wished good health for the injured.He also urged an urgent technical investigation into the …

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Pakistan to rearrange forces on Iran borders

Pakistan to rearrange forces on Iran borders

On his return from Pakistan on Thursday, Ali Owsat Hashemi commented on the achievements made during a visit to Pakistan by a high-ranking political and military delegation led by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.The Iranian team called on Pakistan's government to promote security on its border areas as done by …

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UN condemns S. Arabia for violating free speech

UN condemns S. Arabia for violating free speech

United Nations Special Rapporteur on Counter Terrorism and Human Rights Ben Emmerson has recently published a report following a five-day visit to Riyadh, saying that Saudi officials refused to grant him access to prisoners the UN believes are being wrongly held under anti-terror laws.He also accused the Riyadh leaders of …

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Dehqani: Iran backing opposition to nuke-holding states

Dehqani: Iran backing opposition to nuke-holding states

'I hope that this measure by the non-nuclear states will make the owners of such weapons to come to the conclusion that they cannot shrug shoulders from fulfilling their explicit legal commitments towards NPT commitments for complete annihilation of nuclear weapons and this alarming situation cannot continue forever,' Dehqani, director …

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FM extends condolences on miners' death

FM extends condolences on miners' death

“The horrible death news of some painstaking coal miners in Golestan Province who were seeking the prosperity of the region with their efforts, caused great and unbearable sorrow,” the foreign minister said in his message.“I express my condolences and sympathy to Iranian people and particularly Iran labor community and the …

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Astana talks opportunity should be grasped: UN envoy

Astana talks opportunity should be grasped: UN envoy

The present situation of Syria and the re-escalation of tensions and conflicts are of the UN's serious concern, he explained.He also mentioned the recent airstrikes as the cause of growing concerns in the present tricky situations, and called for conducting a thorough investigation of recent incidents and taking necessary measures …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on May 4

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on May 4

**IRAN NEWS- Iran, Pakistan to form committees to identify areas of cooperation- Astana talks participants draft memorandum on de-escalation zones in Syria- Iran optimistic about running elections in Canada- Five killed, many trapped in Iran coal mine explosion**IRAN DAILY- Sharif wants Pakistan-Iran trade to reach $ 5b- Dozens trapped in …

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