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Iranian envoy presents credentials to President of South Africa

Iranian envoy presents credentials to President of South Africa

Aghajafari, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, presented his credentials to the President of South Africa at a ceremony on Thursday.Iran's new Ambassador to South Africa previously served as Assistant Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Africa. He is the successor of Mohsen Movahedi Qomi as head of the Iranian Embassy …

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Iran becomes member of World Rugby Federation

Iran becomes member of World Rugby Federation

Commenting on the issue, Head of Iran Rugby Association Hassan Mirza Aqa-Beik said on Thursday that the World Rugby Council has accepted the Iranian Rugby Association' application and accepted it as a new member.He further noted that the rugby family has worked hard for Iran's membership in the World Federation …

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Zarif to visit Moscow to discuss JCPOA, Nagorno-Karabakh peace

Zarif to visit Moscow to discuss JCPOA, Nagorno-Karabakh peace

Zakharova said that the two top diplomats are to discuss the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Syria, Afghanistan, and the latest developments in the Persian Gulf, as well.She added that economic issues and joint plans in energy, transportation, and expansion of cultural relations are on the agenda of the …

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President Rouhani inaugurates roads in south, central Iran

President Rouhani inaugurates roads in south, central Iran

The inauguration ceremony was held through a video conference as many world events, meetings, and sports games are being held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.Governor General of Hormuzgan Province Fereydoun Hemmati said that 97 kilometers of road was inaugurated today in the provincial city of Jask, and 171 more …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on November 19

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on November 19

** IRAN DAILYNew US administration will need to change its Iran approach: Rouhani President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday current developments indicate that the new US administration would need to switch from a posture of threats against Iran to one of seeking opportunities with the country.  EU says full implementation of …

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Iran’s spox: Pompeo’s max pressure policy reaches max failure

Iran’s spox: Pompeo’s max pressure policy reaches max failure

"The outgoing @SecPompeo's frustration is understandable. His "max pressure policy reached a max failure..." I discussed w/ @PressTV, the US economic terrorism against Iran, JCPOA's future, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, situation in Afghanistan & more," he tweeted late on Wednesday.In related remarks earlier on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a …

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Iran, Oman discuss parliamentary ties

Iran, Oman discuss parliamentary ties

Najafi met and held a talk with Al Maawali on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Oman's National Day.He congratulated the Speaker of the Parliament on Oman National Day, calling for boosting parliamentary cooperation between the two states. Both sides reviewed the latest developments concerning the friendship groups and stressed …

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Diplomat: Iran to respond to any aggressive move, adventurism

Diplomat: Iran to respond to any aggressive move, adventurism

"The Islamic Republic’s nuclear program is purely devised for peaceful purposes and civilian use," Miryousefi said in reaction to New York Times' report that US President Donald Trump had asked his senior advisers in a White House meeting on Thursday whether he had options to take action against Iran’s main nuclear …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on November 17

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on November 17

** IRAN DAILY- Judiciary official denounces UN chief’s silence on violation of Iranians’ rights An Iranian Judiciary official in a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized his silence on “continuing and gross” violation of the rights of the Iranian people by the United States and Western governments in enforcing illegal …

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