Describing death of two foreign tourists in a bus crash in Fars province as bitter news, Qasemi expressed condolences to their families.A tourist bus carrying German tourists overturned on Monday afternoon en route Sa’adat Shar to Shiraz in Fars province killing two passengers instantly and injuring 17 others.'These tourists are …
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Top general calls for Syrian nation's vigilance against foreign plot
“The Syrian people should watch out for foreign threats aimed at creating rift in the country by maintaining unity, national solidarity and Syrian-Syrian talks,” Major General Baqeri said.Major General Baqeri said the Syrian Army and nation have put up brave resistance in the face of crimes by Takfiri terrorists and …
Read More »Qasemi: US disloyalty blocking banking interaction in post-JCPOA era
Speaking to reporters in his weekly press briefing, Qasemi said the 11th government was handed over a weak economy which was deprived of contact with the outside world, but successfully overcomes all difficulties in dealing with the US and its western allies.The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) implemented after …
Read More »Pakistani speaker: Tehran willing to develop ties with Islamabad
Talking to reporters in Islamabad on Monday, Saedar Ayaz said that Iran and Pakistan should sit together at national security adviser level talks to develop understanding on different issues.Pointing to his meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Pakistani speaker said that the Iranian president has expressed his country's desire to …
Read More »Qasemi: Ill-wishers masterminding Iranophobia in region
Speaking to reporters in his weekly press briefing, he said that the recent allegations made at meetings of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) are not new and the issue of Iranophobia has been masterminded by specific states in the world to leave negative impacts on the countries in the …
Read More »Commander: Only regional countries can restore security to Persian Gulf
Regarding readiness of the Naval units in confronting threats of the arrogant powers, the commander said that not only Navy, but the the entire army are in total defensive readiness and military deterrence state.He added that might of Navy and other armed forces of the country is growing and expanding, …
Read More »2nd presidential group debate to be held on Friday
Ehsan Ghazizadeh-Hashemi made the remarks after the Sunday meeting of Electoral Campaign Supervision Committee of the 12th presidential election to be held on May 19. The first debate focusing on social affairs was held live on state TV on April 28.A number of candidates complained about the time allocated to …
Read More »Persian Gulf hosts war disabled swimmers
Esmaeel Delshad, a disabled war veteran, said on Sunday that seven of veterans with serious disabilities and injuries swam the distance between Lark and Hormuz to honor the Persian Gulf National Day.He added that the swimmers who had lost their legs, feet or eyes in the war, swam the 18-kilometer …
Read More »Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on May 1
**IRAN NEWS- Massive turnout in election to guarantee national security- Tehran ready to back OPEC deal extension- Iran launches major gasoline production project**IRAN DAILY- Zarif: Iran calls for dialogue to resolve regional crisis- Leader: Iranian people removed ‘shadow of war’- Iran self-sufficient in gasoline production, aims to export**KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL- Iran …
Read More »Zarif: Iran calls for promotion of dialogue with neighboring states to meet common interests
Zarif made the remarks in a note written on his Instegram to mark Persian Gulf National Day on Sunday. 'It is believed that dialogue, contribution and cooperation help meet common interests and resolve existing crisis,' he said. April 30 is regarded as the “Persian Gulf National Day” marking significant issues …
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