According to the Seismological Center of the Geophysics Institute of Tehran University, the tremor occurred at 18:54 p.m. local time on January 28 and at the depth of 5 km underground.Yesterday, a quake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale shook the region. No report has so far been released on the …
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US exit from region to accelerate Afghan peace, stability, senior advisor says
In a meeting with UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan Tadamichi Yamamato on Tuesday, Velayati emphasized the need for unity of all Afghan groups and government while expressing hope that the new Afghan government would start working as soon as possible.Iran has always supported Afghanistan and the establishment of peace …
Read More »Regional countries want US to leave ME: Pak daily
Daily ‘Dawn’ in its editorial comments has said after the assassination of IRGC Commander Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani, anti-American sentiments are on the rise in the region with peoples of the Middle East denouncing Washington’s brazen disregard for other states’ sovereignty.It said that Trump administration has a limited understanding of events, …
Read More »Coronavirus has no effect on Iran-China trade ties
Speaking to IRNA, Majid Reza Hariri said spread of Coronavirus coincided with Chinese New Year, adding that interaction between Iran and China is in the form raw materials, minerals and petrochemicals.He added that if Chinese holiday takes too long, it will affect global costs. He predicted that the disease will …
Read More »Iran, Georgia keen on boosting scientific, academic cooperation
Stressing the need for promoting scientific and cultural collaboration between the two countries, he said that universities' scientific diplomacy is very influential in Iran-Georgia relations.Countries' progress and success is contingent upon proper use of scientific and cultural potentials, Qavam-Shahidi said. "We will try to help improve international interaction among the …
Read More »UNAMA thanks Iran’s positive role in helping solve Afghan problems
In a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday, he explained developments unfolding in the country and appreciated Iran for its backing during years of war in Afghanistan.Zarif, for his part, stressed the need for protecting votes of the Afghans and declaration of final results sincerely and …
Read More »Americans taking region into int’l dictatorship, parliament speaker says
Speaking at the Second High Commission for Parliamentary Cooperation between the Iranian Parliament and the Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Viktorovich on Monday, Larijani said that Russia is undergoing important developments, which the Duma's role is very important in, so your …
Read More »Official underlines East Azarbaijan, Turkey cultural commonalities
Speaking in a meeting with the Turkish Consul General in Tabriz, Hüseyin Güngör, Morteza Abdar discussed solutions for maintaining cooperation with regard to historical Bazaar and Kandovan Village. He called for defining operational topics on preserving valuable works. Abdar noted that good relations have been established in strengthening historical monuments …
Read More »Health Minister: No Coronavirus case observed in Iran
Speaking to reporters, Namaki said that medical teams have been assigned to the airports for checkup survey of incoming tourists since the new Coronavirus was introduced.We have advised Iranian Foreign Ministry to issue visa for Chinese people if they have clean health card. He added that Coronavirus is less deadly …
Read More »UNAMA chief in Tehran to review Afghanistan issues
"UN envoy for #Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, in #Tehran for two-day visit to discuss the situation in Afghanistan with Iranian and international officials," UNAMA wrote in its Twitter account.Earlier during the UNSC session, Yamamoto had urged the Afghan election commissions to address complaints through legal channels. Meanwhile during Raisina Dialogue 2020 …
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