More experts and officials are expressing their opposition to Trump visa ban order and according to the US media, a federal judge in Hawaii last Wednesday extended his previous ruling blocking Trump's so-called 'travel ban'. The issue has been referred to the appeal court for final decision.Speaking during an interview …
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Zarif, Lavrov discuss issues of mutual interest on phone
Zarif expressed solidarity with the bereaved families of the victims.In their conversation, both sides also voiced readiness for implementation of the agreements recently reached between the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Heading a high-ranking delegation, President Rouhani held talks with Putin and Prime …
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**IRAN NEWS- Boeing Co. sings new $ 3b deal with Iranian airline- ONGC submits revised plan for Farzad Gas Field in Iran- Iran deal devised based on mistrust of US**IRAN DAILY- Iran’s Aseman signs deal to buy 60 Boeing jets- India’s ONGC to spend over $ 3b on Farzad-B gas …
Read More »JCPOA paved way for further cooperation: Deputy FM
Sarmadi referred to the impacts of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in boosting Iran's bilateral cooperation with other countries saying that the removal of the anti-Iran sanctions after the implementation of the landmark nuclear deal (on January 20, 2016) has prepared the ground for cooperation between Iran and …
Read More »Tehran unlike Riyadh seeks stability in the region, says analyst
The scholar made the remarks in a recent exclusive interview with IRNA in London.As for the role played by the Saudi Arabia in the region, Shahabi said, 'The Saudis have been playing a major role in regional and international politics. They have largely been on the negative side in their …
Read More »There can be no solution without Iran in solving regional affairs
Jonathan Fryer made the remarks in an exclusive interview with IRNA in London.'Saudi Arabia seems to wish to assert its preeminence in the region partly in contrast to Iran. It sees Iran as its major opponent but also as a means of self-preservation,' Fryer said while commenting on the role …
Read More »MP: Expansion of Iran-Russia ties help boost Middle East security
Speaking to IRNA, he referred to the recent visit of President Rouhani to Russia, and said the visit played significant role in expanding economic cooperation, exports of Iranian products to Russia, transfer of technological knowhow for construction of power plants, increase of political relations and playing significant role at international …
Read More »Rouhani strongly condemns bomb explosion in St. Petersburg metro
In the message addressed to President Putin, President Rouhani voiced his condolences and strongly condemned the terrorist explosion claiming lives of innocent people and injured dozens of others. In his message, President Rouhani also sympathized with the bereaved families of the victims and the Russian people and prayed for their …
Read More »Pakistan trying to reduce tensions between Iran, S.Arabia: Official
She reiterated Pakistan and Iran enjoy cordial and brotherly relations and have no border dispute between them.She was speaking at the meeting of the National Assembly committee on foreign affairs, which met in Islamabad with Awais Ahmad Leghari in the chair.Referring to former army chief General Raheel Sharif joining the …
Read More »Senior military commander calls for promotion of defense capabilities
Speaking in a gathering of the Armed Forces staff, he urged readiness for speedy reaction against threats as well as deepening intelligence superiority over enemy movements as top priorities.Calling the new year a year in which new horizons will be opened towards Iranian nation, he noted that the Armed Forces …
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