“In line with the Islamic Republic’s defense doctrine, and by relying on its historical background and logical approach in addressing threats posed by the enemy, the Armed Forces remain to bolster its deterrent and defensive powers,” Major General Mohammad Bagheri said on Tuesday.“We are not going to give in, in …
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Pakistan army chief may visit Iran: Pak media
The official sources of Pakistan have not confirmed or rejected the news so far.Daily ‘Express Tribune’ says Iran has already expressed its reservations over Islamabad’s decision to give the green light to former army chief General Raheel Sharif to lead the military coalition.It says Pakistan has traditionally maintained a delicate …
Read More »Iran, Georgia determined to develop cultural ties
Speaking to IRNA here on Tuesday, Torkaman elaborated on his recent three-day visit to Tbilisi.Referring to his separate meetings with senior Georgian officials, Torkaman said Georgia is willing to widen relations with Iran in the areas of culture and art.He added that the two sides stressed the importance of signing …
Read More »Identity of Iranian teenager attacked in London announced
London police said the Iranian boy who has been victim of a racist attack is Reker Ahmad. According to the British media, the Police have arrested 16 involved in the brutal attack on the Iranian teenager and charged seven aged between 20 and 24.Based on media reports, the 17-year-old Iranian …
Read More »Former CIA Director warns against Trump’s immigration order
This is not going to do any good for the American security, said Brennan in an interview with BBC on Monday night.He also said that Trump’s confrontation with the U.S intelligence services may lead to break the spirit and weaken recruitment in these organizations.Referring to Trump’s indirect verbal attacks on …
Read More »Iranian embassy in London to help beaten teenager
“After the Iranian 17-year-old teenager Reker Ahmad was attacked by racist extremists in London, Iran’s mission in a phone call to local officials made sure that he would become hospitalized,” Iranian embassy in London announced.Due to serious injuries, he was transferred to the coronary care unit (CCU). The Iranian teenager …
Read More »Iran ready for cooperation to consolidate int’l democracy, peace, security: MP
Mostafa Zolqadr made the remarks in his address to the 136th meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Dhaka, Bangladesh.The meeting is themed '20th Anniversary of Issuing Global Democracy Declaration'.Zolqadr who is in Bangladesh as a member of an Iranian parliamentary delegation to the IPU meeting, called on the international community …
Read More »Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on April 4
**IRAN NEWS- More than $ 9b in FI approved last year- India tries to fix Iran trade payments- Iran resumes cooperation with int’l financial institutions**IRAN DAILY- Rouhani: Abandoning ballot boxes “end of democracy”- Trump presses China on North Korea ahead of Xi talks- Iran trade transactions with EU, China record …
Read More »MP: Iran among main victims of Taliban
The Iranian envoy said in reaction to the allegations leveled by representative of Afghan delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Dhaka. The unfounded allegations rise when Iran is among main victims of Taliban terrorist group resulting to martyrdom of Iranian diplomats in 1997.Iran was the first country the emergence of …
Read More »Zarif: Iran, Latvia broadening all-out relations
Zarif made the remarks in a meeting with Latvian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrejs Pildegovics in Tehran on Monday.There exists ample of good opportunities for both countries and grounds for bolstering share of the state-run organizations and the private sectors should be well-prepared, Zarif said. Referring to huge potentials in various …
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