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Monday, January 30 , 2012 US Warmongering Policies Prevent Spread of Democracy in World Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rapped Washington for pursuing warmongering policies in different parts of the world, and said such policies prevent the spread of democracy and freedom for all nations. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9010172907
US detention of Iranian professor aims to block Iran’s scientific achievements Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said on Sunday that US detention of the Iranian professor of Sharif University of Technology,Mojtaba Atarodi, aimed to block Iran’s scientific progress. http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic/
Regional Movements Strive for Revival of Islamic Identity Senior Advisor of the Iranian Supreme Leader for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati stressed that the regional movements which have risen against the tyrannical rulers of their countries are striving for the revival of their Islamic identity. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9010172883
Salehi meets Turkish deputy PM Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi met with Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on the sidelines of the 18th African Union Summit on Sunday.
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Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said that the 20-percent nuclear fuel sheet will be installed in Tehran research reactor facility next month. http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic
Iran to stop oil
exports to certain countries soon, oil minister says
http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi conferred with Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi here in the Ethiopian capital on Sunday. http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic
Iraq considers Iran its1st trade partner Iraq’s deputy industries minister Maki Hamoud al-Deiri said on Sunday that Iraq considers Iran as its first trade partner while noting that the two neighboring countries have diplomatic relations at a satisfactory level. http://www.irna.ir/News/Economic
Iran, Qatar discuss customs cooperation Iran’s Ambassador to Qatar Abdollah Sohrabi discussed customs cooperation with the country’s Head of Customs House Ahmed Ali al-Mahandi on Sunday. http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic
Iran ready to host meetng to solve Somalia crisis Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi on Sunday expressed Iran’s readiness to host the second meeting to solve Somalia crisis.
http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic Somalia’s President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed referring to historical ties between Iran and Somalia thanked the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Iranian government and nation for helping Somalia’s government. http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic
Iranian, Togolese FMs discuss bilateral ties Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi met with Togolese Foreign Minister Elliot Ohin on the sidelines of the 18th African Union Summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa late Sunday.
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Defense Minister
Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said on Sunday that the the project of marine
patrol aircraft and cruise missile are among achievements of Iranian experts
which will be unveiled during the Ten-Day Dawn ceremony (February 1-February
10).
Lebanese minister,
Roknabadi discuss abducted Iranians' case http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic
IDB to invest 87m euros in dam construction project in southern Iran
Islamic Development
Bank will inves 87 million euros in a project on construction of Sarni Minab dam
in Hormuzgan Province as per an agreement signed by Hormuzgan Regional Water
Company and IDB officials.
Iran to host ECO cultural week Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini said here on Sunday that Iran will be the first county to host cultural weeks of ECO Cultural Institute member states. Official Warns of Dire Consequences of Iran Oil Ban for EU
Iranian Deputy Oil
Minister Ahmad Qalebani underlined the ministry's preparedness to cut Iran's oil
supply to Europe, and underscored that European states will lose much by their
oil embargo against Iran.
Iranian Automaker to Allocate 3% of Sales for R&D Officials of Iran's largest car manufacturing company, the Iran-Khodro Company (IKCO), said they plan to allocate, at least, three percent of the company's sales to research and development.
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http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9010172905 India has refused to bow to Washington's pressure on Delhi to cut its energy ties with Tehran, saying it will continue to buy Iranian oil despite US and EU sanctions.
http://www.presstv.com/detail/223832.html Germany urges Iran to exercise restraint The German Foreign Minister has called on Iran to show restraint after Tehran threatened member states of the European Union with an immediate cutoff of oil exports to the bloc. http://www.presstv.com/detail/223744.html
Sunday, January 29 , 2012 Foreign Minister in Addis Ababa to attend 18th AU summit
Foreign Minister Ali
Akbar Salehi arrived in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, to attend the 18th
summit meeting of African Union (AU).
IAEA inspectors arrive in Tehran A group of inspectors from International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived in Tehran on Sunday early morning.
http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said he is optimistic on IAEA delegation mission in Iran adding that Iran’s nuclear issue is moving in a good path. http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic/30785582
Envoy wants Lebanon to explain on fate of kidnapped engineers Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon urged Lebanese officials to explain about news of transferring five Iranian kidnapped engineers from Syria to north of Lebanon. http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic/30785542
Anti-Iran sanctions are futile A professor of Thailand’s Thammasat University Charan Malulim said on Thursday that the imposition of sanctions by the West on Iran are inefficient and in vain. http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic/30782691
Iranian Envoy, Lebanese FM Stress Implementation of Bilateral Agreements
Tehran's Ambassador
to Beirut Qazanfar Roknabadi and Lebanon's Minister of Foreign Affairs and
Emigrants Adnan Mansour in a meeting in the Lebanese capital on Saturday
discussed ways of implementing the agreements already signed between the two
countries. Turkey Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Saturday that his country will not cooperate with Europ in its sanctions against Iran.
http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic/30785531 Governor General of Hormuzgan province proposed establishment of joint assembly of chambers of commerce between provinces of Hormuzgan and Mersin and expressed hope that it would promote bilateral economic ties.
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Iranian Parliament Finalizes Draft Bill on Cutting Oil Supplies to Europe Members of the Iranian parliament finalized a draft bill on cutting the country's oil exports to the European states in retaliation for the EU's oil ban against Tehran, a senior legislator said on Saturday.
http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9010172771 Commanding office of border guard of Sistan & Baluchestan Province rejected news disseminated by foreign media about killing of six Pakistani citizens by Iranian forces.
http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic/30785428 A prominent member of the Palestinian Hamas Movement downplayed the effects of the West's economic sanctions against Iran,and stressed that the Obama administration would not dare to attack Iran under the current conditions either. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9010172761
IKCO Cars Meet Euro IV In the week of "Clean Air" in Iran, IKCO announced that its domestic cars will meet Euro IV requirements from next year on. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9010172757
Iran to Unveil New Military Achievements in Days Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi announced that the country plans to unveil several achievements in the field of defense in the next few days.
http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9010172751 Iran's Guardian Council has expressed its readiness to endorse a proposed bill submitted by the country's parliament to cut off the Iranian oil exports to Europe in response to the EU's recent sanction on Tehran.
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A senior Turkish
politician says Western sanctions have turned the Islamic Republic of Iran into
a “center of power” in the Middle East region.
Iran to continue trust-building with IAEA
Ahead of the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) delegation's visit to Iran, an Iranian
lawmaker says Tehran will continue to pursue the confidence-building policy in
its cooperation with the agency.
'Iran to export electricity to Lebanon' Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon says Tehran is willing to help Beirut end its energy problems by supplying the country with electricity and building additional power plants.
http://www.presstv.com/detail/223582.html An international lawyer says the US has targeted Iranian scientists in an attempt to step up its campaign against the Islamic Republic.
http://www.presstv.com/detail/223572.html A Press TV report about the possible relocation of five abducted Iranian engineers from Syria to Lebanon has alarmed Lebanese officials to step up patrols along the Syrian border. http://www.presstv.com/detail/223586.html
'UN must free Iranians taken in Syria' A Damascus-based political thinker has condemned the recent abduction of several Iranian pilgrims in Syria by unknown armed gangs,stressing that the United Nation must secure their release. http://www.presstv.com/detail/223544.html
Saturday, January 28 , 2012 IAEA inspectors to arrive Tehran Saturday A team of IAEA inspectors will arrive in Tehran for a three day official visit on Saturday.
http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic/3078358 Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) urges Iran to engage constructively with a team of inspectors which departed for Tehran on Friday.
http://www.presstv.com/detail/223426.html Iranian FM Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast condemned brutal crackdowns against Bahraini peaceful demonstrations in a statement released on Friday.
http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic/30783589 Iran's Parliament will approve a bill on Sunday requiring the government to immediately halt oil exports to Europe, a prominent lawmaker said after the European Union complied with the United States' hostile policies against Iran and decided to ban oil imports from the country.
http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9010172639 Russia's deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has lashed out at the unilateral sanctions by Western countries against Iran's oil industry,describing the policy as ineffective.
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Turkey is committed
to expansion of economic relations with Iran,Turkey-Iran Business Council
Chairman Ali Osman Ulusoy said on Friday. Former IRI foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki referring to move made by EU on Iranian oil said here Friday that era for speaking with sanctions literature against independent countries has been over.
http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic/30783565 Approximate average of each barrel of Iranian exported oil during the first 25 days of the new Christian year, 2012, reached 112 dollars and 12 cents, International Relations of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) reported Friday.
http://www.irna.ir/News/Economic/30783576 The name of Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan was registered at Encyclopedia of Iranian Assassinated Martyrs, a report released on Friday said.
http://www.irna.ir/News/30783554 Iranian Embassy Press Attaché Leva'a Roudbari in an interview released on Friday denied any relation between kidnapped Iranian engineers in Syria and armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
http://www.irna.ir/News/Politic/30783484 Senior Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi describes the abduction of Iranian pilgrims in Syria as a measure to exert pressure on the Islamic Republic, emphasizing that Iran will shore up efforts to secure the release of the abductees.
http://www.presstv.com/detail/223421.html The head of the Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale), Dieter Kosslick here Friday praised Iranian director Asghar Farhadi as one of the 'great' film directors of his time.
http://www.irna.ir/News/30783393 An informed source in Lebanon says the five Iranian engineers who were kidnapped in Syria last December have been relocated to northern Lebanon.
http://www.presstv.com/detail/223465.html US President Barack Obama is edging ever closer to a military confrontation with Iran, analysts say. Foreign policy experts have expressed concern over US President Barack Obama's hard-line approach towards Iran, saying that Washington's escalating pressure on Tehran raises the prospects of war.
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A senior member of
Iran's Majlis (parliament) has warned that the presence of US warships in the
Persian Gulf will increase their vulnerability. In a new move against Iranian scientists, the United States has arrested Iranian professor Mojtaba Atarodi for alleged buying of high-tech US lab equipment. The 54-year-old scientist is being held in a federal prison in California. http://www.presstv.com/detail/223343.html
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 US regional bases source of instability US bases in region including its bases in Afghanistan, are source of instability, Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to United Nations Mohammad Khazaee said on Monday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30721327&SRCH=1
Dy FM due in Moscow for talks Deputy Foreign Minister for the Middle East and African Affaires Hossein Amir Abdollahian is due in Moscow in coming days to meet and confer with Russian officials. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30720708&SRCH=1
Iran condoles N Korea over Kim’s death Iran’s Majlis (Parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani has offered condolences to his North Korean counterpart over the death of the East Asian country’s leader, Kim Jong-il. Larijani condoled with the government and the nation of North Korea in a message addressed to the North Korean official, Choe Tae-bok. http://www.presstv.com/detail/216664.html
Iranian, Turkish FMs discuss Iraq developments over phone The Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers on Monday talked on Iraq developments over phone. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30721050&SRCH=1
Lebanese FM praises Tehran’s support for Syria Lebanese foreign Minister Adnan Mansour praised Iran’s support for Syrian government against foreign interference here Monday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30721336&SRCH=1
Japan says no to US on Iranian oil imports Japan would not stop imports of oil from Iran, Japan’s Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba said on Monday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30721333&SRCH=1
Europeans are eceived about Iran’s nuclear activities It is European people’s right to know reality of Iran’s nuclear activities, Iran’s permanent representative to the IAEA Ali-Asghar Soltaniyeh said here Monday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30721324&SRCH=1
Invasion against Iran a US psychological war tactic Minister of Defense and Logistical Support for Armed Forces said here Monday subject of invading Iran is a type of psychological operation launched by Americans as an escape goat from their own nation’s public opinion. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30721311
Drone aside, what else US lost to Iran Two senior political analysts say Iran’s recent capture of an intrusive US reconnaissance drone has undermined the legitimacy of the American hegemony and challenged the future of its global governance. http://www.presstv.com/detail/216635.html
US unable of fighting against Iran Russian political analysts referring to intensified tension between Iran and US, have ruled out military engagement between two countries as a very remote possibility, for various reasons. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30721366&SRCH=1
West Targeting Iran’s Upcoming Elections Tehran holds strong intelligence showing that a number of western countries are trying to disturb security during the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran, a prominent Iranian lawmaker said. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277998
Turkish Investors Ready to Increase Cooperation with Iran Turkish investors and businessmen in a meeting with their Iranian counterparts in Istanbul announced their preparedness to boost cooperation with the Iranian side in different fields of investment, an Iranian trade official said on Monday. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277978
Iran Pioneering Drone Production Iran is a leading country in manufacturing different types of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi stressed on Monday. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277994
Jamaat-e-Islami Leader Urges Pakistani Gov’t to Strengthen Ties with Iran Ameer of Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami Seyed Munawwar Hassan called on the government in Islamabad to freeze all relations and agreements with the US and bolster ties with Iran and China instead. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277992
$30bn Iran-Turkey trade not remote possibility Executive Chief of IRI Customs Organization evaluating current Iran-Turkey trade volume as satisfactory argued here Monday achieving US $30 billion volume is not a remote possibility. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30721332&SRCH=1
Iran to host 10th OIC Culture Ministers Conference Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Islamic Countries Educational and Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) agreed here Monday with hosting of its 10th Culture Ministers Conference by Islamic Republic of Iran. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30721345&SRCH=1
US Awe Shattered by Drone Hunt Iranian Ambassador to Beirut Qazanfar Roknabadi praised the country’s Armed Forces for bringing down a hi-tech US stealth drone through a cyber attack, and said the move was a heavy intelligence blow to Washington. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007278006
Iran’s Farhadi named for Berlinale jury Famous Iranian film director Asghar Farhadi has been named for the 8-member jury of the 62nd Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale), scheduled to be held from February 9-19, 2012, organizers announced here Monday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30721123&SRCH=1
Obama tells Venezuela to cut Iran ties Following the expansion of economic and political relations between Tehran and Caracas, US President Barack Obama has demanded the Venezuelan government sever all ties with Iran. http://www.presstv.com/detail/216653.html
Monday, December 19 , 2011 Iranian FM Underlines Development of Ties with Tatarstan Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi in a meeting with Tatarstan's President Rustam Minnikhanov stressed Tehran's enthusiasm for the further development of relations between the two countries. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277894
expansion of Iran-Tatarstan ties benefits both nations President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday that expansion of relations between Iran and Tatarstan would favor both nations. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30719079&SRCH=1
Tatarstan Urges Expansion of Energy Cooperation with Iran Tatarstan's President Rustam Minnikhanov demanded Iran to develop and boost energy cooperation with his country, specially in the oil and gas sectors. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277880
Iran signs oil deal with Tatarstan Iran's Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDC) and Tatarstan's Tatneft Group have signed a contract for the development of Zagheh heavy oil field in southern Iran. http://www.presstv.com/detail/216461.html
Beijing's Envoy Underscores Reinvigoration of Ties with Iran Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Yu Hongyang underlined that Beijing is eager to further develop relations with Iran in all fields regardless of the international and unilateral sanctions against the country. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277892
Iran writes to int’l bodies about violation of Iranian air space Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said on Sunday Iran has written to international organizations about Iranian air space violation by the US. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30719075&SRCH=1
Iran to Increase Humanitarian Assistance to Somalia Iran's Red Crescent Society (IRCS) will ship a 540-ton cargo of humanitarian aid to Somalia tomorrow to help the famine-stricken people of the African country, senior Iranian Red Crescent officials announced on Sunday. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277884
US trying to divert Islamic Awakening movements Islamic Republic of Iran Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini said the US is trying to distract the Islamic Awakening movements for the sake of its own benefits by interfering in the internal affairs of Muslim countries. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30719198&SRCH=1
Interaction with Muslim countries a priority of Culture Ministry Tehran, Dec 18, IRNA – Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini said here on Sunday that forging convergence and interaction with Islamic and regional countries is one of the priorities of the ministry. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30718910&SRCH=1
Germany holds 'cinema in Iran' confab Berlin has held an International conference on Iranian cinema and media hosting scholars from European, American and Iranian universities. http://www.presstv.com/detail/216436.html
UNESCO official urges Iran’s Qanats be registered as cultural heritage Director of UNESCO Water Science Division Abdin Salih said that Iran’s qanats should be registered on the list of the world cultural heritage, calling on the officials concerned to help implement the project. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30719020&SRCH=1
CIA Hacked by Iran Israeli defense media said Iranian cyber engineers could bring down the US spy drone in Eastern Iran earlier this month after they hacked the US drone command centers at the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277882
Obama's request on stealth drone, victory for Iran US president Barack Obama's request to Iran for handover of advanced AQ-170 stealth Sentinel aircraft indicated the great dimensions of Iran's victory over the US electronic warfare. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30718677&SRCH=1
University students condemn brutal killings in Bahrain A group of university students condemned the killing of oppressed Muslim people in Bahrain. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30718351&SRCH=1
Oil Sanction against Iran Means Closure of Strait of Hormuz A senior Iranian lawmaker warned the western countries against the consequences of banning Iran's oil sales, saying that Tehran will not allow even a single barrel of oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz if the West boycotts Iranian crude supplies. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277872
Commander Lauds Navy for Protecting Iranian Vessels, Oil Tankers Commander of the 16th fleet of warships, which recently returned home from an anti-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean, lauded his forces for their success in confronting Somali pirates and providing a safe passage for Iranian cargo ships and oil tankers. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277888
Iran's Jamaran Destroyer Returns Home after Mission in High Seas Iran's 16th fleet of warships, including the country's first home-made destroyer Jamaran, returned home on Sunday morning after accomplishing a 70-day mission in the Gulf of Aden and high seas where it defended Iran's cargo ships and oil tankers against attacks by Somali pirates. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277866
Arrested CIA spy on TV confesses to his secret mission in IR Iran Upon an order by the US President Barack Obama to Iran’s desk at the US Central Intelligence Agency, that desk was commissioned to take part in a trilateral project in a fully clandestine manner with the Israel’s Mossad and UK’s MI6 against IR Iran. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30719219
US not in a position to attack Iran Iran's police chief Brigadier Esmail Ahmadi Moghaddam said on Sunday that the US is not in a position to attack the Islamic Republic of Iran and its presence in regional countries has other reasons. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30718598&SRCH=1
Sunday, December 18 , 2011 FM rejects handing over downed drone to US Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi rejected handing over of drowned US drone to the US Administration. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30716203
Iran defends Palestinians in all fields Majlis (Parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani said compromise will not bring any achievement for Palestinians, adding that Iran will defend rights of oppressed people of Palestine in all fields. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30717343
West has no other option but to negotiate with Iran Rapporteur of Majlis National Security and and Foreign Policy Commission Kazem Jalali said on Saturday that West has no other option but to negotiate with Iran. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30717050&SRCH=1
No change in relations with Iran China envoy in Tehran called bilateral relations 'good' adding that regarding old bilateral ties, there is no policy for changing the relations. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30717346&SRCH=1
China ready to participate in development projects of Markazi Province China ambassador to Tehran said his country is ready to participate in implementation of development projects of Markazi Province in Iran. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30717321&SRCH=1
Austrian daily hails Iran’s performance as OPEC chief Austrian daily Wiener Zeitung hailed Iran’s performance as head of the recent meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30715745&SRCH=1
Caspian states agree on preserving marine creatures Deputy Minister of Agricultural Jihad and Head of Iran Fisheries Organization Gholam-Reza Razeqi says heads of the fisheries organizations of the five Caspian sea littoral states were in consensus on preserving marine creatures of the land-locked sea. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30717155&SRCH=1
US unable to prove Iran’s nuclear program not peaceful US writer and analyst Seymour Hersh said Washington had no documents to prove its claim that Iran’s nuclear program was not for peaceful purposes. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30715777&SRCH=1
'Iran possesses N-fuel cycle technology' Deputy Head of Iran Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) says the Islamic Republic is among few countries in possession of nuclear fuel cycle technology. http://www.presstv.com/detail/216232.html
'Obama should apologize to Iran' An American political analyst says US President Barack Obama should apologize to Iran for the recent violation of the country's airspace by a US RQ-170 spy drone. http://www.presstv.com/detail/216287.html
First global confab 'from Balkh to Konya' opens in Tehran The first 'World Conference from Balkh to Konya' opened at Great Islamic Encyclopedia Center in Tehran on Saturday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30715861&SRCH=1
US embassy in Iraq, center for plotting in Mideast An Iranian foreign policy analyst said the US embassy in Iraq was in fact a center for hatching and carrying out plots in the Middle East. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30716076&SRCH=1
Palestinian Politician Views US Withdrawal from Iraq as "Victory for Iran" A prominent Palestinian political activist said that the US troops withdrawal from Iraq is a great victory for Iran, and voiced pleasure in the growing power of Iran as a key member of the resistance front in the region. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277746
Iran Arrests Another CIA Spy Iranian Intelligence Ministry announced on Saturday that it has arrested an agent of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Iran immediately after he started his spying activities inside the country. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277724
CIA Spy Satellite Blinded by Iran European intelligence sources disclosed that Iran has succeeded in blinding a CIA spy satellite through an indigenous laser technology. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277642
'Sending spy, repetition of drone mistake' Head of Iran Majlis (parliament) National Security and Foreign Policy Committee says by sending spies into Iran, the US is repeating the same mistake it made by sending the RQ-170 spy drone. http://www.presstv.com/detail/216293.html
Iranian sailors detained in Yemen return home Iranian sailors detained over two years in Yemen returned home on Saturday evening. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30717347&SRCH=1
Iran, Russia to sign USD700mn oil deal The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and Russia's Tatneft Group have agreed to sign a contract worth about USD 700 million to develop Iran's Zagheh oil field in Bushehr Province. http://www.presstv.com/detail/216267.html
Registration for next parliamentary elections starts Dec 24 Deputy head of elections headquarter and director general of election bureau of Interior Ministry said that registration for the 9th parliamentary elections officialy starts on Saturday December 24, 2011. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30717344&SRCH=1
Iran very serious on real battlefield Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said on Saturday that the Islamic Republic of Iran by downing US drone proved that is very serious in confronting enemies on the real battlefields. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30716725&SRCH=1
'US uses sanctions as psywar tactic' A senior Iranian military official says the US is using the imposition of sanctions on Iranian military commanders as a means to exert psychological pressure and for propaganda purposes. http://www.presstv.com/detail/216244.html
'Russia to stop any attack on Iran' Russia will try to stop any military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities as any threat to the Islamic Republic is a problem for Moscow, a Russian military expert tells. http://www.presstv.com/detail/216337.html
wednesday, December 14 , 2011 'Muslim world set to form powerful bloc' Secretary General of the International Islamic Awakening Conference Ali Akbar Velayati says the Muslim world is set to become a global power bloc. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215470.html
West-Driven Tensions against Iran Push up Oil Prices Oil prices rose 2 percent on Tuesday as western tensions against Iran combined with threats to supply and key shipping lanes sent US crude above $100 a barrel. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277300
UK interest section project, political ploy An Iranian lawmaker says the recent proposal to establish an interest section in Iran is a political ploy by London and Iran's Foreign Ministry must quickly decide in this regard. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215466.html
Iranian Culture Minister Meets Qatari Counterpart Iran's Islamic Guidance and Culture Minister Seyed Mohammad Hosseini met with his Qatari counterpart, and announced Iran's readiness for setting up a permanent center of cultural products in Qatar. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277298
Majlis passes free trade bill with Syria Iran's Majlis (parliament) has ratified a bill on free trade between the Islamic Republic and Syria. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215435.html
'Iran's oil revenues to hit $100bn' An international energy research firm says Iran's oil revenues will hit record of more than $100 billion this year, despite the sanctions imposed on the country's oil sector over its nuclear program. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215557.html
'US plea on downed drone irrelevant' Following US President Barack Obama's formal plea to Tehran to return a US spy drone downed by Iran's armed forces last week, a senior Iranian lawmaker says Obama's plea is “irrelevant.” http://www.presstv.com/detail/215491.html
Germans against attack on Iran A poll in Germany has indicated that the majority of Germans are against any military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215538.html
'US formally requested drone back' US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Washington has submitted a formal request to Tehran to return a US spy drone which was recently captured by Iran's armed forces. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215484.html
'Americans hostage to Israeli interests' A senior Iranian lawmaker says US officials have captivated the entire American nation and even tried to distort history in an attempt to woo the influential Israeli lobby in Washington. “One should feel pity for the American nation that is currently a hostage to Zionist (Israeli) desires. “ http://www.presstv.com/detail/215430.html
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Islamic states should strengthen unity First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi said on Monday that unity among Islamic states should be strengthened more than ever. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30708051&SRCH=1
Iran and Indonesia sign scientific and university cooperation MOU Simultaneous with Iranian Ambassador to Jakarta’s visit of Bengkulu Province of Indonesia, Iran and Bengkulu University signed a scientific cooperation memorandum of understanding. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30708575&SRCH=1
Salehi expresses satisfaction with Iran-UNICEF cooperation Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi on Monday expressed satisfaction with cooperation between Iran and United Nations Children Emergency Fund. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30708079&SRCH=1
West’s hostility against Iran aimed at safeguarding Israel Renowned Greek artist Plao Akaterina said here Monday US and its allies’ hostile attitude towards Iran is aimed at safeguarding Israel, fearing drying out of its roots. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30708563
Iran-Russia Ties to Further Consolidate after Putin's Return to Power Cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran will top the agenda of the Russian foreign ministry after Vladimir Putin's likely return to presidency, a prominent Russian academic figure stressed. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277123
Violation of Iran’s air space by US is breaching Int’l laws Violation of US spy drone against Iran’s aire space is a violation of international laws and regulations, Iranian Parliament member Hossein Garrousi said here Monday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30708535&SRCH=1
Support for Assad to defeat Western-Arabic plots: Former envoy Popular support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad would defeat Western-Arabic efforts to destabilize Syria, Iranian former Ambassador to Damascus Hojjatoleslam Seyed Ahmad Mousavi said here Monday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30708565&SRCH=1
Former Iraqi PM Warns against Invasion of Iran, Syria Former Iraqi premier and head of the Iraqi National Alliance Ibrahim Jafari underlined Baghdad's strong opposition to any military adventurism against Iran and Syria, warning that a military attack on either country would jeopardize security in Iraq and the entire region. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277133
Iran minister, Saudi crown prince meet Iranian Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi has met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz amid tensions between the two countries. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215352.html
Jalili in Russia to discuss drone incident Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili is in Moscow to discuss with Russian officials the recent violation of Iranian airspace by a US reconnaissance drone. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215329.html
Iran calls for prosecution of US officials Iran has called for the prosecution of two US officials over inciting the assassination of top commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). http://www.presstv.com/detail/215220.html
Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex surprised us Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex is among largest industrial complexs I have ever seen, which surprised us, visiting head of Malaysian Producers’ Federation, Mostafa Mansour said here Monday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30708569&SRCH=1
'Iran gas discovery alters equations' Iranian President says the newly discovered natural gas field by Iran in the Caspian Sea will change all equations around the water body. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215276.html
IKIU-built unmanned plane tested successfully A team of Imam Khomeini (P) International University airspace experts tested an unmanned plane with range of 240 KM and continuous flight of 3 hour successfully. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30708559&SRCH=1
Iran's electricity exports rise by 23% Iran's electricity exports have soared by 23 percent in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21). http://www.presstv.com/detail/215366.html
Iran to send team of industrialists to Namibia Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mehdi Ghazanfari said on Monday that a team of Iranian businessmen and industrialists will visit Windhoek, Nambia, to explore ways to develop mutual economic cooperation. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30708377&SRCH=1
INIC Displays Nano Products in 6th Int'l Iran Auto Parts Exhibit Iran's Nanotechnology Initiative Council attended 'the 6th International Iran Auto Parts Exhibition' at the venue of Tehran's Permanent International Fairground from November 25 to 28. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277145
Abadan Oil Refinery Rising Gasoline Production Abadan oil refinery's gasoline production will rise by 2 million liters per day by the end of the Iranian month of Dey on 20th January 2012. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277143
Iranian film-maker wins honorary trophy in GZ DOC 2011 Iranian documentary film-maker Hassan Qahremani won an honorary trophy in 2011 Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival Monday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30708560&SRCH=1
Obama Begs Iran to Give Him Back His Toy Plane US President Obama is hoping that the Iranian government is in a Christmas mood because he has asked Tehran to send him his Christmas present back. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007277141
Iran denies US claims on downed RQ-170 A senior Iranian commander has dismissed claims by a number of American analysts on the downing of a US reconnaissance drone by Iran, insisting that publicized US speculations about RQ-170 Sentinel stealth aircraft are inaccurate. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215214.html
US must pay Iran compensation: MP A senior Iranian lawmaker says Washington will have to pay compensation to Tehran over the violation of Iran's airspace with a reconnaissance drone. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215277.html
Monday, December 12 , 2011 FM spokesman rejects anti-Iran verdict of US district court Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast on Sunday strongly rejected and condemned a biased verdict issued by a US district court accusing Iran of complicity in an al Qaeda’s 1998 bombing of US Embassy in Kenya. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30706381
Iran will take US to Int'l Court over stealth aircraft intrusion Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said on Sunday that Iran will take legal action with international organizations against the US over its stealth aircraft intrusion into Iranian airspace. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30706152
Iran’s resistance admirable Namibian Foreign Minister Utoni Nujoma said on Sunday Iran’s resistance in aquiring peacefull nuclear technology despite all pressures is praiseworthy. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30706456&SRCH=1
US virtual embassy, a trap Intelligence Minister Hojjatoleslam Heydar Moslehi said that a website operating under the name of US Virtual Embassy is a trap and it pursues espionage activities. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30706641&SRCH=1
'Iran will take legal action against US' Head of the Iranian Judiciary High Council for Human Rights says the violation of Iran's airspace by an American spy drone is a blatant example of rights violation and legal action will be taken against the US. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215118.html
Saudi Arabia to Experience Massive Protests Soon The waves of Islamic Awakening will soon land on the coasts of Saudi Arabia, Head of Iran's Human Rights Council Mohammad Javad Larijani said, predicting that the Arab state will soon start experiencing awaking moves similar to the recent popular uprisings in the other regional countries. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007276985
Iranian Envoy Condemns West's Interference in Syria under Human Rights Pretext Iranian Ambassador to Damascus Mohammad Reza Ra'ouf Sheibani deplored the western countries, specially the US, for meddling in Syria's internal affairs, and said the West uses human rights as a pretext to promote its interfering policies in the Arab country and the world. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007276951
Culture minister to attend Qatari Book Fair Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini will leave for Doha tonight to attend the inaugural ceremony of the Qatari International Book Fair slated to open tomorrow, said director general of the ministry’ Public Relations Department. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30706537&SRCH=1
Iran discovers new offshore gas field in Caspian Sea Iranian energy experts and engineers succeeded in discovering a new gas field in the Iranian part of the Caspian Sea. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30706668&SRCH=1
Minister Stresses Iran's Ability to Redirect Oil Sales Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Qassemi stressed that Iran is not at all concerned about the possible imposition of EU sanctions on Iranian oil supplies as Tehran can easily replace Europe with new markets. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007276949
Namibian FM Urges Expansion of Ties with Iran Namibia's Foreign Minister Utoni Nujoma voiced his country's willingness to strengthen ties with Iran in different fields, economy in particular. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007276977
Iran to Open Embassy in Namibia Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi announced at a joint press conference with his Namibian counterpart Utoni Nujoma here on Sunday that Tehran intends to inaugurate an embassy in Windhoek in the near future. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007276973
Iran issues travel alert for citizens Iran has issued an alert for its citizens, warning them of enticing offers by Western intelligence services to recruit informants to spy on the Islamic Republic. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215125.html
Iran’s non-oil exports hit dlrs 28bn in 8 months The Deputy Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Hamid Safdel on Sunday said Iran’s non-oil exports including gas condensate exceeded 28 Billion dollars over 8 months. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30706237&SRCH=1
UN Asks Iran to Reveal House Construction Experiences to World Head of the Shelter Branch at the UN Human Settlements Program Mohamed El Sioufi praised Iran for the mass-construction of beautiful and strong houses in the country, and said the UN plans to provide other states with Iran's experiences in this field. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007276981
Army Monitoring Enemies' Moves The Iranian Army is closely monitoring enemies' military moves and sites in the region and is fully capable of repelling any kind of threat to the country, a senior commander underlined on Sunday. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007276961
Iran's steel production up 10% Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Mehdi Ghazanfari has announced that the country's steel production has witnessed 10-percent growth in the first 10 months of the year. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215161.html
Iran increases presence in intl. waters Iran's Deputy Navy Commander Rear Admiral Gholam-Reza Khadem-Bigham says the country's naval forces will increase their presence in international and free waters. http://www.presstv.com/detail/215084.html
Sunday, December 11 , 2011 Issues in Tehran-London ties not to leave any impact on G 5+1 talks Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said on Saturday that recent developments in ties between Tehran and London will leave no impacts of talks with G5+1 on the country’s peaceful nuclear activities. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30704287&SRCH=1
Afghanistan enemies are against peace in this country President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in a telephone conversation with his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai, told him the enemies of Afghanistan are against unity and security in this country. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30704870&SRCH=1
Iran summons Afghan ambassador In protest at violation of Iran’s airspace by a US spy drone, Afghan Ambassador to Tehran Abidollah Abid was summoned to Iran’s foreign ministry on Saturday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30704663&SRCH=1
Ahmadinejad: Inhuman acts doomed to failure President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a message to his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai condoled him on the martyrdom of a number of mourners in blasts on the 9th and 10th of the lunar month of Muharram, saying that such inhuman measures are doomed to failure. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30704593&SRCH=1
Diplomacy only solution to Iran’s nuclear issue Turkey’s Ambassador to Washington Namik Tan said given the sensitive conditions in the region, diplomacy and dialog are the only solutions to Iran’s nuclear problem. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30704894&SRCH=1
Iran among few countries possessing drone technology Tehran, Dec 11, IRNA – Deputy Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said Iran is among few countries which possess technology of unmanned aerial vehicle with scanning and reconnaissance systems. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30704893
Lebanese PM condemns US violation of Iran airspace Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said his country, which has been the victim of frequent border violations of the Zionist regime, strongly condemns violation of Iran’s airspace by the United States. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30704896&SRCH=1
US spy drone intrusion a provocative act Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Qashghavi said here on Saturday the intrusion of the US advanced spy drone into the Iranian airspace was a provocative act. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30704430&SRCH=1
US virtual embassy, conspiracy against Iranian nation A parliamentarian said here on Saturday that lauching of the US virtual embassy in Tehran is a new conspiracy against the Iranian nation. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30704116&SRCH=1
Russia lambasts West's anti-Iran approach Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov here on Friday criticized the approach of western countries towards the Islamic Republic of Iran. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30704131&SRCH=1
UK does not rule out Israel behind killing of Iranian scientists Chair of Britain's intelligence watchdog does not entirely rule out the likelihood that Israel has been behind the series of assassinations of Iranian scientists but rejects that the US or UK were involved. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30704881&SRCH=1
Majlis foreign commission considers ways of dealing with UK Iranian parliamentarian Hossein Ebrahimi said the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission considered ways of dealing with the UK in its Saturday morning session. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30703549&SRCH=1
'Global crude market balanced' Iran's OPEC Governor Mohammad-Ali Khatibi says the global crude market is well-balanced, but the European Union economic woes may have an impact on the international oil demand. http://www.presstv.com/detail/214989.html
Dubai to host modern Iranian art Dubai's Total Arts gallery is scheduled to mount an exhibition of paintings created by four Iranian female artists in United Arab Emirates. http://www.presstv.com/detail/214946.html
19 Iranian publishers to attend Qatar Book Fair Iran’s Ambassador to Qatar Abdollah Sohrabi said here on Saturday that 19 Iranian publishers will take part in the 22nd Qatari Book Fair slated to open this week. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30704524&SRCH=1
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 US Has No Option but Leaving Region Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast said the US should pull out its troops not just from Iraq, but from the entire region due to the regional nation's awakening and their growing opposition to Washington and its allies. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270579
Ahmadinejad condoles with Turkey over earthquake casualties Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad expressed his condolences to Turkish people and government over getting killed of large a number of Turkish citizens in Sunday quake. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30629059&SRCH=1
Iran Has No Imperial Aspirations Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran has no imperial drive and is not seeking to build an empire in the region. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270585
Larijani Invites World Powers to "Genuine Talks" with Iran Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani stressed Iran's preparedness to hold talks with the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany), but at the same time said that the negotiations should be "genuine ." http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270610
'Iran proposal basis of future N-talks' A senior Iranian lawmaker says any talks with the 5+1 group on Iran's nuclear program should be within the framework of Tehran's proposed package. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206438.html
Iraqi Kurdistan President Due in Tehran Saturday President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Massoud Barzani is due to pay an official visit to Iran on Saturday. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270595
Iran Ready to Talk to S. Arabia over Misunderstandings Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani warned that the recent US accusation against Iran was intended to sow discord between Iran and Saudi Arabia, and voiced Tehran's preparedness to hold Talks with Riyadh to remove the existing misunderstandings. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270571
Iran urges Libya to clarify Sadr's fate The Iranian Foreign Ministry has called on the Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) to clarify the fate of Shia cleric Imam Mousa Sadr who disappeared in Libya more than thirty years ago. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206464.html
Spadework done to dispatch delegation to pursue Imam Sadr case Spadework is done to dispatch a delegation to Libya for pursuing Imam Musa Sadr case, a member of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Javad Karimi Qoddousi said here Monday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30629056&SRCH=1
Iran dispatches 2nd aid cargo to Turkey Iran has dispatched the second batch of humanitarian aid to southeastern Turkey, where a 7.2-magnitude quake has leveled buildings and killed at least 200 people. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206387.html
Iran, Pakistan sign consular cooperation agreement Iran and Pakistan signed a consular cooperation agreement in Tehran on Monday. The agreement was signed by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs and Pakistani Acting Foreign Minister Seddigh Akbar. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30628626&SRCH=1
Int’l organizations can’t impose sanctions on Iran central bank Iran's Central Bank Governor Mahmoud Bahmani said Monday “we believe that the United Nations and other international organizations cannot impose sanctions on the central bank”. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30627848&SRCH=1
Iran sees LNG as alternative to crude oil An official with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) says the country is diligently developing its liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry as an alternative to crude oil exports. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206426.html
About 20,000 barrels of oil swapped per day in past 2 months Iran has swapped about 20,000 barrels of oil per day over the past two months, according to Director of the International Relations Department of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Mohsen Qamsari. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30628697&SRCH=1
'Iran can account for 25% of global gas' An Iranian energy official says the discovery of new gas reservoirs may increase the country's gas reserves to 22-25 percent of the world's total. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206425.html
ISAF inspectors evaluate sailing safety measures at Martyr Raja’ie Port Chinese, Sri Lankan, and Singaporese inspectors from International Sailing Federation (ISAF) are commissioned to evaluate sailing and environment protection indexes at Iran’s Martyr Raja’ie Port in accordance with international standards. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30629047&SRCH=1
Greater disgrace for US officials: main suspect in anti-Iran plot rejects allegations Main suspect in US latest anti-Iran scenario, Mansour Arbab-Sayyar, rejected baseless allegation of intention to assassinate Saudi envoy Monday at a US Federal court, facing White House officials with thousands of tough questions. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30629021
Malaysian expo to host Iranian art The 2011 edition of Malaysia's International Art Expo is scheduled to exhibit works by contemporary Iranian artists in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206407.html
Monday, October 24 , 2011
West Azarbaijan’s hospitals ready to help injured Turkish citizens West Azarbaijan governor general Vahid Jalalzadeh said on Sunday that the province’s hospitals are ready to accommodate the injured Turkish citizens in the province’s hospitals. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30627232&SRCH=1
Iran Red Crescent ready to help Turkey The Head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society says the organization is ready to send relief aid to the earthquake-stricken people of Turkey. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206244.html
FM condoles Turkish people on quake Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi in a telephone conversation Sunday with his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu condoled Turkish government and people on the occasion of the outbreak of a strong earthquake in eastern Turkey. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30627141&SRCH=1
Iran offers condolences to Saudi Arabia Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has offered condolences to Saudi Arabian King Abdullah over the demise of Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206260.html
vice pr. condoles with Saudi Prince Nayef over demise of crown prince First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi cabled a message on Sunday to Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abd al-Aziz to express condolence over death of Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz as-Saud. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30626609&SRCH=1
Iran to discuss Sadr's fate with NTC An Iranian lawmaker says the sub-committee investigating Shia cleric Imam Mousa Sadr's fate will officially pursue his case after normalcy is restored in Libya. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206224.html
Iran Has No Clue to Assume Imam Musa Sadr Dead There is no credible and convincing clue or information proving that the Iran-born Lebanese Shiite Leader, Imam Musa al-Sadr, is dead, an Iranian deputy foreign minister said. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270467
Reports on Salehi’s visit to Bahrain denied An Iranian informed source at Foreign Ministry on Sunday denied reports that Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi would visit Bahrain. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30626912&SRCH=1
'Iran envoy not returning to Bahrain' Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran has no plans to send back its ambassador to Manama. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206207.html
Iran, UN have excellent cooperation in space technology: envoy Representative of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) said here on Sunday that Iran and UN enjoy excellent cooperation in aerospace technology. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30626900&SRCH=1
Foreign investors are welcomed: Iran's economy minister Foreign investors are welcomed to Iran, Iranian Economy Minister Seyed Shamsedin Hosseini said on Sunday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30626723&SRCH=1
Tehran to mount second classic car expo The Automobile Club and Tourism Center of Iran is planning to hold the second exhibition of classic cars at Tehran's Niavaran Cultural and Historical Complex. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206214.html
Iranian archers stand top in Asian Championship Iranian Men and women archers on Sunday stood on top of the 17th Asian Archery Championship in Tehran, Iran with three gold and two silver medals. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30626914&SRCH=1
Shahosseini stands atop in Ethiopia Int’l Badminton Championship Iranian Ali Shahosseini on Sunday stood on top of the final Ethiopia International Badminton Championship. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30627027&SRCH=1
(Iranian Experts Develop Electromagnetic Gun (Railgun Iranian experts announced that they have designed and developed an electromagnetic gun that fires steel bullets without explosive propellant. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270459
Sunday, October 23 , 2011 Iranian Students Renew Support for Occupy Wall Street Movement Students of state and private universities from across Tehran gathered in front of the Swiss Embassy - which hosts the US interests section in Iran - to voice support for Wall Street protests that have now spread across the US. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270369
Iran FM condoles Saudi counterpart Iran's foreign minister has offered condolences to his Saudi Arabian counterpart Saud al-Faisal over the demise of Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206098.html
'US media fabricating reports on Iran' An Iranian official says US media fabricate news stories in line with Washington's claims that Tehran was involved in a plot to assassinate the Saudi envoy. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206078.html
'Saudis must withdraw from Bahrain' A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official has called for the immediate withdrawal of Saudi Arabian military forces from Bahrain. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206092.html
Speaker Felicitates Libyan Nation on End of Qaddafi Dictatorship Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Saturday congratulated the Libyan people on their final victory over the dictatorial regime of Muammar al-Qaddafi. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270367
Iran, Croatia Ink Agreement on Sports Cooperation Iran and Croatia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to further boost sports cooperation. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270365
Japanese Deputy FM Hails "Desirable" Ties between Tehran, Tokyo A senior Japanese Foreign Ministry official said despite limited problems and impediments, Tehran and Tokyo enjoy desirable ties. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270345
Official Lauds Fruitful Security Cooperation between Iran, Pakistan A senior Iranian Interior Ministry official hailed Tehran and Islamabad's tight security cooperation during the last year, and said that terrorist groups have failed to wage an attack against Iran from Pakistan's soil during the last 11 months. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270343
'Pakistan blocking attacks against Iran' Iran's deputy interior minister for security affairs says Islamabad has assured Tehran that it will not allow terrorist groups to use its soil to launch attacks against the country. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206076.html
Iran-Pakistan hold 7th security session The seventh session of the special security committee of Iran and Pakistan was held in Iranian Interior Ministry attended by the security and police officials of both countries. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206012.html
'Iran, Turkey trade to hit $15bn in 2011' Iran's Ambassador to Turkey Bahman Hosseinpour says the trade volume between the two countries is expected to hit USD15 billion by the end of the year. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206000.html
'Iran govt. examining new budget bill' A senior Iranian official says the government has started examining the budget bill for the 2012-2013 fiscal year and will submit it to the Majlis (parliament) by December. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206058.html
Iran's Non-Oil Exports Hit $20.5bln in 1st Half Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization Hamid Safdel announced on Saturday that the country has exported $20.5 billion worth of non-oil products during the first six months of the current Iranian year (March 21- September 22). http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270335
Iranian Warships Foil Attempted Hijack of Oil Tanker An attempt by the Somali pirates to hijack an Iranian oil tanker was thwarted after the Iranian Navy fleet deployed in the Gulf of Aden thwarted the attack with timely action. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270357 Culture»Back to Story
Tehran to hold 6th sculpture biennial Iran is planning to hold the 6th edition of its National Sculpture Biennial exhibition at Tehran's Niavaran Cultural and Historical Complex. http://www.presstv.com/detail/206019.html
Saturday, October 22 , 2011 Salehi dismisses US’ anti-Iran allegations Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi has termed the US’ claim on assassination of Saudi Ambassador in Washington as a “Cheap and Hollywood” scenario. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30623503&SRCH=1
Iran slams PKK terror acts in Turkey Iran has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in southern Turkey, where terror elements of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) killed 26 Turkish soldiers. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205760.html
Iran slams EU double standards on terror Iran's Foreign Minister has severely criticized Europe's double standard approach towards the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its offshoot, the Party for Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK). http://www.presstv.com/detail/205864.html
Dictators face similar fate as Gaddafi’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast commented on the latest developments in Libya, particularly the death of the former Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30622839
Turkey's president appreciates Iran's activities Turkey's President Abdullah Gul, in a meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, appreciated Iran's valuable activities in the world. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30623752
Turkish FM refutes US’ anti-Iran assassination charges Turkish Foreign Minister, Ahmet Davuto?lu, on Friday dismissed the US allegations against Iran, saying chronology of the country’s administration and conduct have no room for such claims. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30623582&SRCH=1
Iran, Tajikistan emphasize expansion of two-way economic ties Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani and Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi on Friday stressed expansion of mutual economic relations. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30623510&SRCH=1
'West trying to cover up Gaddafi ties' An Iranian lawmaker says the West killed former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi in the hopes of hiding the cooperation of Western intelligence agencies, especially the CIA, with him. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205868.html
'False US claims endanger world peace' Iran's Ambassador to Kuala Lumpur Mohammad-Mehdi Zahedi says Washington's habit of leveling false accusations against other countries endangers world peace and stability. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205885.html
Russia opposes west unilateral sanctions against Iran Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared that his country opposes west unilateral sanctions against Iran. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30623746&SRCH=1
Russia Seeking to Revive Talks between Iran, G5+1 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that Moscow is doing its best in order to revive talks between Iran and the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany). http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007270271
Armenia hosting Iran’s exclusive trade exhibition Islamic Republic of Iran opened an exclusive exhibition of its industrial and commercial products the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Thursday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30622808
Human rights report on Iran based on allegations The UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran, Ahmed Shaheed, acknowledged that his report on human rights conditions in Iran has been superficial and merely based allegations by some personalities. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30622848
Iran summons Azerbaijan's envoy Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Azeri envoy to Tehran to protest the killing of an unarmed Iranian border guard for 'straying' into Azerbaijan. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205758.html
Iran rescues 60 on sunken ship Iranian rescue teams have saved the lives of 60 people onboard a ship that sank earlier in the Persian Gulf, an Iranian official says. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205768.html
wednesday, October 19 , 2011 Iran MPs issue statement backing OWS As many as 22 members of the Iranian Majlis (parliament) issue a statement in support of the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement in the US and other anti-corporatism protests in the Western countries. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205380.html
'MENA developments rooted in injustice' Iran's Majlis (parliament) speaker says recent political developments in the Middle East and North Africa have their roots in the injustice of governments and major powers. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205300.html
Iran gives much importance to relations with Switzerland Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani, in meeting with Swiss Cantons parliament (Senate) speaker said that Iran gives much importance to relations with Switzerland. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30619257&SRCH=1
Iran students back OWS protests in US Iranian students have voiced their solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) protesters rallying against corporate greed' and top-level corruption in the United States. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205342.html
Iran, Russia investments opportunities should be explored The Mayor of Southwestern city of Shiraz Ali Reza Pakfetrat and Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Seyed Mahmoud-Reza Sajjadi in a meeting emphasized the need for Iran and Russia to introduce their investment opportunities to each other. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30619100&SRCH=1
LNG projects not abandoned Iran's major liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects have not been abandoned and foreign partners are not willing to cancel their contracts, an Iranian energy official says. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205353.html
Iran keeps good economic ties with many countries, Boroujerdi The head of Iran's Parliamentary Commission on National Security and Foreign Policy, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, said on Tuesday Iran keeps very good economic relations with many world countries. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30618895&SRCH=1
'Iran main obstacle to US plots in ME' Hezbollah dismisses the US accusation that Iran plotted to kill the Saudi envoy in the country, saying such allegations aim to break Iranian resistance against Washington regional policies. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205350.html
US to up pressure on Iran over 'plot' The US government says it is working with its allies to escalate pressure on Iran over allegation of Tehran's involvement in a plot to assassinate the Saudi envoy to Washington, Press TV reports. This comes as the UN Security Council is set to review the American accusation against the Islamic Republic. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205381.html
Why Should Iran Hire CIA-Ruled Surrogates? After the US officials alleged that Iran has sought to hire a hitman from the Mexican drug cartel, Los Zetas, to kill a Saudi envoy in Washington, experts began questioning why should Iran leave all its reliable friends and supporters in the world and go after an organization which is ruled, armed and cooperated with the CIA, if it ever intended to run such a hazardous and costly job? http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007161475
'Iran secret arms to surprise attackers' A senior Iranian commander says secret weapons and military equipment owned by the Islamic Republic will catch the country's enemies off guard once they are used for defensive purposes. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205360.html
'Iran free to sail international waters' Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says Iran will seeks to increase presence in international waters is in accordance with international law. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205260.html
Vietnam apologizes to Iranian Basketball Federation over visa delay Vietnamese Federation of Basketball on Tuesday dispached an email to the relevant Iranian federation to apologize for delay in visa issuance and absence of timely coordination with Iranian Youth Basketball team. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30618908&SRCH=1
Latest Iranian cars in Ukraine expo Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) has reportedly displayed its two latest sedans, Denna and Runna, in Iran's solo exhibition currently underway in Ukraine. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205281.html
Tabriz Int’l Auto Industry Exhibition opens The 15th International Auto Industry Exhibition opened here on Tuesday and will continue for five days. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30618939&SRCH=1
Occupy Wall Street Reminder of Iranian Oil Industries Nationalization After the Second World War, Iran's oil was controlled by the British. With popular support, the democratically elected government of Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh tried to nationalize all oil industries in Iran. This led to the overthrow of Mossadegh in 1953, orchestrated by British and American intelligence agencies, and called the TPAJAX project. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007161479
Iran Gasoline Import Slump Defuses Western Sanction Iranian gasoline imports have slumped by as much as 95 percent over the last four years, according to official government data, as rising refinery capacity and lower fuel subsidies help neutralize western sanctions aimed at starving Tehran of fuel. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007161481
'Save Press TV to protect free speech' As Britain's Office of Communication (Ofcom) has decided to ban the law-abiding Press TV news network, a British activist says the move will erode “more of our democratic rights and free speech.” http://www.presstv.com/detail/205296.html
Iran displays Cyrus Cylinder, Achamenid statue at UN Hq in Vienna The Islamic Republic of Iran has put on display antiquities including traditional ornaments, adorned with gold and silver and turquoise of Neyshabur, Cyrus Cylinder and Achamenid statue at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30618950&SRCH=1
Tuesday, October18 , 2011 'US claims aim to create Iran-Saudi rift' Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Washington's latest allegations are meant to create discord between the Islamic Republic and Saudi Arabia. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205181.html
US to gain nothing of new anti-Iran accusation IRI President said in a live interview with Al-Jazeera English TV Iranian nation is a victim of terrorism; disturbing Iran-Saudi ties is aimed at exerting regional hegemony; and Americans would gain nothing out of new anti-Iran accusation. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30617462&SRCH=1
US officials insult Americans resorting to childish game IRI Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said here Monday latest US scenario against Iran is a childish game, adding that US officials’ resorting to such cheap games is actually insulting the American public intelligence. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30617378&SRCH=1
Western Analysts Suspicious of US Claims against Iran As the US blames Iran for plotting to kill the Saudi Arabia ambassador to Washington, Chatham House experts reject the allegations. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007161315
Conspiracies against Iran will fail Religious Pakistani leader on Monday said that enemies of Iran will not be able to destabilize Iran by false allegations. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30616867
US to up Iran rhetoric ahead of elections Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast says with the upcoming US presidential elections, Washington will seek to step up its Iran rhetoric. “The US is currently in a condition where it wants to harm Iran in any possible way. Given the forthcoming US elections this country might increase its moves against Iran,” http://www.presstv.com/detail/205174.html
'Saudi envoy plot suspect is MKO man' Interpol has gained information about the second suspect in the alleged plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States indicating that he is a key member of the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO). http://www.presstv.com/detail/205177.html
India, Iran and China can contribute to lasting regional security Islamic Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said here Monday in a meeting with his Indian counterpart, “Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of India, and People’s Republic of China can contribute to establishment of sustainable regional security. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30617376&SRCH=1
'Iran, among world's most stable states' Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says despite the countless plots hatched against the country, Iran remains one of the most stable countries in the world. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205129.html
Ban refers US anti-Iran claims to UNSC The UN secretary-general says he has passed correspondence indicating US suspicion about Iran's involvement in the alleged plot to kill the Saudi envoy to the world body's Security Council. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205132.html
'Iran alone in securing common borders' A senior Iranian border official says Iran single handedly bears the brunt of securing its common borders with Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq, as they have no control over their borders. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205173.html
'Israel, yes, Iran, a thousand times no' An Al-Bilad editorial says it would be a horrendous mistake for Saudi Arabia to view Iran as its main enemy while considering Israel as its lesser foe. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205099.html
Turkey private sector eyeing Iran gas A senior Iranian gas industry official says a private Turkish company has expressed desire to buy Iran's gas using the vacant capacity of the existing gas export pipeline. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205160.html
Magic of Persia names 2011 winner Young Iranian artist Shirin Sabahi has been awarded the 2011 Contemporary Art Prize (CAP) of the Iranian art center Magic of Persia in London's Royal College of Art. http://www.presstv.com/detail/205117.html
Iran to Deploy Home-Made Destroyer in Red Sea Lieutenant Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Seyed Mahmoud Moussavi announced that the country's first home-made destroyer, 'Jamaran', would soon be dispatched to missions in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007161223
Monday, October 17 , 2011 'US will regret any anti-Iran move' Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warns the US and its allies against any unwise action against Tehran, stressing that such a move would receive a strong response from Iran. http://www.presstv.com/detail/204909.html
FM meets with Afghan, Pakistani officials Deputy foreign ministers of Afghanistan and Pakistan conferred with Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi late Sunday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30615408&SRCH=1
Iran resummons Swiss envoy over US Iran's Foreign Ministry has once again summoned the Swiss envoy to protest US allegations of Tehran's involvement in a plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington. http://www.presstv.com/detail/204975.html
Iran, Kenya review expansion of parliamentary relations Kenyan Ambassador to Tehran Rashid Ali on Sunday held talks with Deputy Chairman for Iran-Kenya Parliamentary Friendship Group Ali Islampanah on ways to expand relations and cooperation between the two countries. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30615222&SRCH=1
Majlis speaker meets with 4 counterparts in Bern Visiting Speaker of the Iranian Majlis (Parliament) Ali Larijani discussed Sunday issues of mutual interests with his counterparts from Algeria, Iraq, Kuwait and Maghreb on the sidelines of the IPU assembly here. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30615562
Mr. Bean for Bond in anti-Iran set-up US media have cast serious doubt on the recent allegations by the American government about Iran's involvement in a plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington and blow up Israel's embassy. http://www.presstv.com/detail/204778.html
Iran blames Saudi FM remarks on US Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has blamed the “unfriendly and invalid” remarks made by Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal on the “unfounded” US claims against the Islamic Republic. http://www.presstv.com/detail/204838.html
'Most Muslims reject US anti-Iran claim' A new opinion poll shows that more than two-thirds of the Muslim world believes US accusations about Tehran's involvement in a plot to assassinate the Saudi Arabian envoy to Washington are fabricated. http://www.presstv.com/detail/204946.html
Iran Khodro to design D8 joint car Iran Khodro Co. (IKCO) has announced that the Group of Eight Developing Countries (D8) has chosen the company to design the platform for their joint car. http://www.presstv.com/detail/204961.html
Iran Ups Steel Exports by 64% in First Half Iran said it has boosted export of crude steel and steel products by 64% in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21, 2011). http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007161189
Iran Invites Russian Companies to Oilfield Development Projects Senior Iranian officials invited Russian oil firms to contribute a share to the development of other Iranian projects after they excluded Gazprom Neft - the oil arm of Gazprom - from the Azar oilfield development plan due the Russian company's stalled operation. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9007161187
Bushehr plant closed for tech. inspection Following the successful connection of the Bushehr nuclear power plant to the national grid, the facility has been shut down for the inspection of its equipment and systems. http://www.presstv.com/detail/204918.html
Exclusive Iran fair to open in Ukraine Director of Trade Promotion Organization says an exclusive exhibition of Iran's export commodities will open in a few days in Ukraine's capital city, Kiev. http://www.presstv.com/detail/204941.html
Italian musicians to perform in Iran The Italian music ensemble, Vakay is planning to perform pieces composed by world-renowned musicians in the Iranian cities of Semnan and Garmsar. http://www.presstv.com/detail/204937.html
'Bavar-373 superior to Russian S-300s' A senior Iranian military commander says the Bavar-373 system is more advanced than the Russian S-300 in terms of defense against aircraft and cruise missiles. http://www.presstv.com/detail/204952.html
Talebian wins gold medal of Asian single 5,000 meters Canoeing Ahmadreza Talebian of Iran on Sunday won the Men's Kayak Single 5,000 meters gold in Canoe/Kayak Sprint at the 14th Asian Games in Iran. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30614771
wednesday, August 17, 2011
Iran urges dialogue-cooperation strategy Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Saeed Jalili says Tehran and the P5+1 group can work together based on a dialogue-cooperation strategy. http://www.presstv.com/detail/194281.html
Russia calls for step-by-step actions by Iran, Group 5+1 Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and senior negotiator of that country in Group 5+1 Sergei Ryabkov called for reciprocal and step-by- step actions of Iran and the Group 5+1 to settle disputes on Iran's nuclear activities. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30523380&SRCH=1
Tehran, Moscow should stay close to each other President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in a meeting with a visiting Russian senior official, said that the two countries should stay next to each other in many international and regional issues. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30523311&SRCH=1
Iran's viewpoints in the region very important Turkish Deputy Prime Minister in Parliament and Religious Affairs Bekir Bozdag said that Iran's viewpoints on the region are very important for Turkey. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30523399
Iran pres. urges end to dollar supremacy Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for an end to the dollar dominance, as the US economic crisis would lead to further devaluation of the currency. http://www.presstv.com/detail/194266.html
Iran FM due in Moscow to discuss ties Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has travelled to the Russian capital of Moscow at the head of a political delegation to hold talks with senior Russian officials. http://www.presstv.com/detail/194252.html
Salehi lauds Iran-Russia ties Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has praised the friendly relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia. http://www.presstv.com/detail/194284.html
Iran rejects Afghan repatriation claim The Iranian Embassy in Kabul has rejected remarks by the Afghan foreign ministry that Iran forcibly repatriates unregistered Afghan nationals. http://www.presstv.com/detail/194183.html
Iran pays tribute to BBC victim of Iraq chemical weapons Iran has paid tribute to BBC sound recordist Cyril Roy Benford, who passed away earlier this year after being among the many thousands of victims of chemical weapons attacks carried out by Saddam Hussein's regime. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30523046&SRCH=1
Tuesday, August16, 2011 Supreme Leader office urges nation to assist Somalia Supreme Leader's Office on Monday urged all Iranians to assist the drought-ravaged Somalia. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30521522
Iran, Russia discuss nuclear issue Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Saeed Jalili and Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev have called for the expansion of bilateral ties. http://www.presstv.com/detail/194138.html
Tensions in Iran-Russia ties to benefit bullying powers Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Reza Sajjadi said any tension in Tehran-Russia ties would only benefit the bullying powers. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30518917
Iran, Kazakhstan keen on cooperation in environment protection Tehran, Aug 15, IRNA -- Iran and Kazakhstan are keen on expanding cooperation in environment protection, a top Iranian official said on Monday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30521313&SRCH=1
Iran firms to invest $1.5bn in Darkhovin The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has signed a contract worth about $1.5 billion with a consortium of Iranian firms to develop the third phase of the Darkhovin oilfield. http://www.presstv.com/detail/194139.html
Ahmadinejad launches housing project Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has inaugurated a major project providing thousands of houses to low-income families in southern Iran. http://www.presstv.com/detail/194019.html
Iran's inflation rate hits 16.3 percent The head of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the country's twelve-month inflation rate until the Persian month of Tir (June 21) was 16.3 percent. http://www.presstv.com/detail/194041.html
Iran, Iraq to form anti-PJAK committee Iran and Iraq have planned to set up a joint committee to fight the activities of the Party for Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK) terrorist group. http://www.presstv.com/detail/194088.html
'Iran to announce verdict on US spies' Iran's Judiciary Spokesman Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei says the verdict on the three Americans facing charges of illegal entry into Iran and espionage will soon be delivered. http://www.presstv.com/detail/194098.html
Iran approves UNIMA membership bill Iranian officials have finally approved the bill of Iran's membership in Union Internationale de la Marionnette (UNIMA), an International Puppet Theater Union. http://www.presstv.com/detail/194061.html
Monday, August 15, 2011 Iran, Turkey discuss Syria developments Iran and Turkey have discussed the recent developments in the Middle East particularly the unrest in Syria as the Turkish military moves to deploy its retired officers to cities along the Syrian border. http://www.presstv.com/detail/193960.html
'Bushehr N Plant to join grid by Sept.' The first phase of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant has been scheduled to be launched by the end of the holy month of Ramadan (early September) with a 40 percent capacity. http://www.presstv.com/detail/193973.html
'CBI sanction threats, political bluff' An Iranian lawmaker has dismissed the US threats to toughen sanctions on the Islamic Republic by imposing restrictions on the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) as a “political bluff.” http://www.presstv.com/detail/193939.html
'UAE main importer of Persian rugs' Chairman of Iran's National Carpet Center Faisal Mardassi says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the main importer of hand-woven Persian carpets from the Islamic Republic. http://www.presstv.com/detail/193930.html
Iran video games in German expo A number of Iranian computer game companies are to present their productions at the renowned European game industry fair, Gamescom, in the German city of Cologne. http://www.presstv.com/detail/194000.html
Tehran hosts Austrian photo exhibition Leading Austrian photographer Kurt Horbst has mounted a photo exhibition in the Iranian capital city of Tehran to display various portraits of people from different nations. http://www.presstv.com/detail/193999.html
Sunday, August 14, 2011 Iran to protest Britain violent crackdown Iranian university students plan to gather outside the British embassy in Tehran to protest against violent operations by the UK police and government on protesters in the recent unrest across England. http://www.presstv.com/detail/193830.html
Iranian Envoy Slams Human Rights Violation by British Police Iranian Ambassador to Masqat Hossein Noushabadi condemned the continued and severe violation of human rights by the British police, and urged London to stop violence against people. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005221152
London unsafe for Olympics An Iranian lawmaker has questioned London's ability to safely host the 2012 Olympic Games in light of the violent police crackdown on popular protests in the country. http://www.presstv.com/detail/193821.html
'Iran will do everything to stop UK' A senior Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic will spare no effort to stop the UK government's crackdown on British protesters. http://www.presstv.com/detail/193803.html
Iranian Speaker Invites Omani Counterpart to Conference on Palestine Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani officially invited his Omani counterpart Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al Isa'ee to attend the 5th Conference in Support of the Palestinian Intifada (uprising) to be held in Tehran in October. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005220952
21 sailors including 12 Iranians freed by pirates Ending a six-month ordeal, the crew of 9 Indian and 12 Iranian sailors of cargo ship MV Sinin was freed on Saturday by Somali pirates. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30518609&SRCH=1
'Iran arrests PKK's number two' The intelligence and security forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have arrested the second top member of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Turkish media sources say. http://www.presstv.com/detail/193798.html
PKK accepts responsibility for blast in gas pipeline PKK accepts responsibility for blast in Iran-Turkey gas pipeline. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30518612&SRCH=1
'UK unrest to spread to other countries' Iranian lawmaker Kazem Farahmand says the wave of anti-government unrest in the UK will extend to other countries across the world. http://www.presstv.com/detail/193794.html
'UK unrest questions liberal democracy' A senior Iranian lawmaker says the recent protests in the UK show the vulnerability of the Western liberal democracy system of governance. http://www.presstv.com/detail/193781.html
'UN must condemn Cameron as criminal' A senior Iranian lawmaker has urged the United Nations Security Council to condemn British Premier David Cameron as a “criminal” over the violent repression of protesters in the UK. http://www.presstv.com/detail/193750.html
Ex-UN Inspector Questions Authenticity of MKO's Claims about Iran's N. Program Western and UN experts are expressing increasing doubt about the claims raised by the anti-Iran terrorist Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) about Iran's peaceful nuclear program, saying that the MKO merely wants to serve the neoconservative hawks in Washington. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005221028
Saturday, August 13, 2011 Iran aid plane lands in troubled Somalia Iran's second humanitarian aid shipment has reached the Somali capital via air amid the famine-stricken Horn of African nation's dire need for relief supplies. http://www.presstv.com/detail/193519.html
Current unrest in UK is direct result of London’s colonialist policies Substitute Friday prayers leader of Tehran Hojjatoleslam Kazem Sediqi says ongoing unrest and crisis gripping the UK today is the direct result of London’s colonialist policies and crimes. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30516851
Iranian, Syrian Officials Discuss Expansion of Tourism Cooperation Iran's Ambassador to Damascus Seyed Ahmad Mousavi and Syrian Minister of Tourism Lami Assi explored avenues for the further expansion of the two countries' cooperation in the field of tourism. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005210922
Iran to Export 3mln litters of Gasoil to Afghanistan on Daily Basis Iranian Deputy Oil Minister Alireza Zeiqami announced that his country is due to export large supplies of gasoil to Afghanistan on daily basis. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005210927
Iran Ups Car Production Iran said it has registered a 1.9% increase in car production during the first four months of the current Iranian year (started on March 21). http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005210890
Wahhabis only, supporters of Al-Hassan wal-Hussain TV serial Culture Minister said here Friday extremist Wahhabis are only supporters of TV serial Muavieh, Al-Hassan wasl-Hussain, aired on some Arab TV channels, with no backing, or popularity among world Muslims. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30517209&SRCH=1
Iran Ready to Dispatch Peacekeepers to Britain A senior Iranian military commander announced that Tehran is prepared to dispatch peacekeepers to London to help restore calm in the city as unrests continue in the British capital. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005210729
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Iran ready to transfer its experience to Egypt Chairman of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said that Iran is ready to make its experience available to Egypt. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30513700
MP arrives in Kuwait Member of Majlis ( Iran's parliament) and head of national security and foreign policy commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi, heading a delegation, arrived in Kuwait city on Wednesday morning. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30513831&SRCH=1
Iran,Lebanon to develop administrative cooperation Bilateral relations and the implementation of Beirut-Tehran agreement on administrative systems development were discussed in Iranian ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Rokn-Abadi and Lebanon State Minister for Administrative Development Mohammad Fanish. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30513745&SRCH=1
Iran’s cultural week in Lebanon planned Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Roknabadi said that efforts are underway to organize Iran’s Cultural Week in Lebanon gloriously with the aim of introducing Iran’s culture. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30513681&SRCH=1
Street in Tehran Named After Rachel Corrie The Tehran City Council ratified a proposal calling for one of the streets in Tehran to be named after the American peace activist, Rachel Corrie. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005190256
Tuesday, August 09, 2011 Iran urges UK to restrain police Iran has called on the British police to exercise restraint against people protesting over the killing of a Black man in London. http://www.presstv.com/detail/193030.html
Iran calls for emergency OIC meeting Iran's Foreign Ministry has called for an emergency summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation as millions of people are on the brink of starvation amid worsening food crisis in famine-hit Somalia. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192999.html
Iran President felicitates his Lebanese counterpart on Ramadan President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has felicitated his Lebanese counterpart Michel Suleiman on advent of holy month of Ramadan. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30512016&SRCH=1
Iranian VP to Visit Kazakhstan Tuesday Iranian Vice-President and Head of Iran's Department of Environment Mohammad Javad Mohammadizadeh is scheduled to visit Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday to participate in a meeting of the Caspian Sea littoral states on the environmental issues of the Sea. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005180322
Iran discovers new gas field Managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Ahmad Qalebani says a new gas field has been discovered in eastern Asalouyeh. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192987.html
Iran to launch its biggest LPG project A senior Iranian gas official says the country's biggest Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) project will go on stream by the end of September in southern Iran. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192959.html
'Iran cement output to hit 80mn tons' Iran's annual capacity of cement production will surpass 80 million tons by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21), says an Iranian minister. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192908.html
India pays €1bn of debt to Iran An Iranian official says India has cleared EUR 1 billion (USD 1.42 billion) of its massive debt to Iran and Tehran has no problem in continuing to supply New Delhi with crude. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192992.html
Iran oil, LPG exports to China increase China's oil and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) imports from Iran have risen by 49 and 72 percent respectively in the first half of 2011 compared to the similar period last year. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192945.html
Russia to host Isfahan cultural week Isfahan is slated to mount an exhibition at the INWETEX-CIS Travel Market Fair in the Russian city of St. Petersburg to introduce the Iranian city's cultural capacities and its ancient arts. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192901.html
Education Min commemorates martyrdom of IRNA reporter Saremi, Reporters Day Education and Nurturing Minister here Monday evening commemorated sad martyrdom of IRNA reporter Mahmoud Saremi on his demise anniversary, dubbed as Reporters Day ever since, congratulating the country’s media reporters on their day. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30512300
'Iran firm to thwart Israel cyber war' Amid Israel's plot to wage a major cyber war against Iran, an Iranian lawmaker says the country's security and intelligence bodies have “very strong capabilities” to counter such cyber attacks. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192911.html
'Israel plans major cyber war on Iran' The Israeli military is plotting to wage a major cyber war against Iran by setting up a military cyber command, fearing that military action against Iranian nuclear sites will end in failure. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192887.html
Monday, August 08, 2011 Regional Islamic awakening is unique Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the Islamic awakening in the Middle East and North Africa is a great incident that has been unique since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30510704
Iran donates USD 25 million to Somalia Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says the Islamic Republic plans to donate USD 25 million to the famine-stricken people of Somalia. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192844.html
FM due in Moscow by Aug. 15 Foreign Minister, Ali-Akbar Salehi, said on Sunday that he is due to be in Moscow within eight days. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30510658&SRCH=1
Iran can help improve regional countries ties Speaker of Qatari Advisory Council Mohamed bin Mubarak al-Kholaifi said on Sunday that the relations among regional countries can be improved with the help of Iran. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30510734&SRCH=1
Ashgabat agreement presented to Majlis Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has presented to Majlis (parliament) the Ashgabat five-party agreement on the construction of a regional transit corridor. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192827.html
Iran gears up for Majlis elections Iran's Majlis (parliament) elections have been set for March, as the Interior Ministry has officially started preparations and the Guardian Council is making the last changes in the Election Law. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192758.html
West Fomenting Hatred against Muslims Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyed Mohammad Hosseini blasted the efforts made by the West to spark Islamophobia in the world, and called on Muslims to unite and take proper cultural steps to thwart the plot. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005160849
Absence of foreign troops strengthens security Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said that as soon as the US soldiers and other foreign troops leave the regional countries, the countries of the region will witness reinforcement of security in the region. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30510714&SRCH=1
'Iran pursues killed diplomats case' Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says the Islamic Republic will pursue the case of Iranian diplomats and a reporter killed in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif by Taliban forces in 1998. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192750.html
Iran to issue USD 5 billion gas bonds Managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Ahmad Qalebani says Iran will soon issue bonds worth nearly five billion dollars to finance development of joint gas fields. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192824.html
'IRGC should replace giant foreign firms' Iran's Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi says Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, which belongs to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), should replace major foreign firms. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192881.html
Iran navy seizes fuel smugglers tanker The Iranian Navy has seized an oil tanker carrying smuggled fuel, and towed it to Bandar Jask port town in Iran's southern province of Hormozgan. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192788.html
Iran tops Asian junior wrestling with five gold medals Iranian National Wrestling Team has claimed the top title of the 2011 Asian Junior Wrestling Championship underway in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 6-7. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30510588&SRCH=1
UK, US in fake war of words over Iran Britain and the US have engaged in an artificial war of words over the UK firms doing business with Iran in breach of the US-led sanctions imposed on the country. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192769.html
Sunday, August 07, 2011 'Iran keen to expand ties with Africa' Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says Iran attaches great importance to the expansion of relations with African countries. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192590.html
Iran FM hopes for release of US suspects Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi expresses hope that the trial of the three US nationals detained on charges of espionage and illegal entry will result in their freedom. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192633.html
Iran backs popular demands in world Iran's foreign minister says the country advocates the realization of legitimate popular demands and is opposed to foreign intervention anywhere across the globe. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192675.html
Deputy FM to visit Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay Deputy Foreign Minister in Europe and America Affairs is to visit three Latin American countries of Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30509212&SRCH=1
Iran & Benin sign four MoUs Iranian Foreign Minister and his Beninese counterpart signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) here on Saturday evening. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30509271&SRCH=1
Iran, Saudi Arabia keen to expand ties Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said Saturday that Iran and Saudi Arabia were keen to promote bilateral ties as two major states in the region. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30508678
'Mubarak trial questions US policies' An Iranian lawmaker says the trial of ousted Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak is in fact putting under question the regional policies of the United States. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192581.html
More Iran oil in China despite sanctions China has increased crude oil imports from the Islamic Republic of Iran by 40 percent in spite of the United States sanctions on Iran's energy sector. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192572.html
New Qur'an Persian translation unveiled A new Persian translation of the Holy Qur'an by Iranian scholar Gholam-Ali Haddad Adel has been unveiled during a ceremony in the Iranian capital of Tehran. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192569.html
Military operation against PJAK is defending Iran's territorial integrity West Azerbaijan province governor general said the aim of military operation against PJAK terrorist grouplet is defending Iran's territorial integrity. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30509269
PJAK leader offers to lay down arms Following Iran's operations against the Party for Free Life of Kurdistan, the group says it will lay down arms if Tehran grants it the right to political activity. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192617.html
Saturday, August 06, 2011 'Europe must not let US mar Iran ties' Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad welcomes the expansion of “amicable and respectful” ties with Europe, warning European countries that their relations with Iran should not be affected by the US. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192261.html
Iran, Russia sign transport MoU Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on multimodal transportation between the two countries on Thursday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30507820
Iran ready to help Tajikistan set up stock market Head of Securities and Exchange Organization Ali Saleh-Abadi said here on Friday that his organization is ready to set up stock exchange market in Tajikistan. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30507298&SRCH=1
'Kuwait values significant Iran ties' Kuwait's National Assembly Speaker Jassem al-Kharafi says his country highly values bilateral ties with Iran as a significant country in the Middle East. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192376.html
'Iran carpet export to China rises 12-fold' An Iranian official says the Islamic Republic's exports of hand-woven Persian carpets to China multiplied 12 times in the Iranian calendar year of 1389 (ending March 20, 2011) compared to the previous year. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192364.html
Iranian cleric warns of multiple enemies A senior Iranian cleric says the Islamic Republic faces enemies in three fronts but expresses optimism about the future of the country, saying all enemy plots will fail. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192495.html
'OPEC will meet if price fall continues' Iran's OPEC Governor Mohammad Ali Khatibi has announced that OPEC ministers will hold an extraordinary meeting if global crude prices continue to fall. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192553.html
'Iran, 2nd methanol exporter to Europe' Managing director of the National Iranian Petrochemical Organization (NIPO) says Iran has turned into the second exporter of methanol to Europe. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192501.html
Iran to launch largest South Pars phase Managing director of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) Mousa Souri says the biggest phase of South Pars gas condensate field will come on stream in October 2012. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192433.html
Iran's engineering exports hit $604mn Iran has exported $604 million worth of technical and engineering services during a four-month period (March 21 to July 22), says an Iranian official. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192399.html
'Intl. firms ready to build Iran pipeline' At least six international investors are ready to finance a planned pipeline transiting Iranian natural gas to Iraq, Syria and Europe, an Iranian official says. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192398.html
Hungary awards Iran's Varga-Sinai The Iran-based Hungarian painter, Gizella Varga-Sinai has been granted the Parallel Cultural Award of the Hungarian Media Wave Festival. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192335.html
Blaze at Iran oil pipeline contained Firefighters have extinguished a massive fire that raged for more than ten hours after an oil pipeline exploded in Iran's southwestern province of Khuzestan. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192458.html
Wednesday, August 03, 2011 Holy Quran only solution to Muslims' problems Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said here that holy Quran is the only solution to Muslims' problems. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30504715
Iran urges West action on terrorism Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has called for serious non-discriminatory action against terrorism, urging the West to stop providing a safe haven to terrorist groups. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191956.html
Iran urges Western governments to halt bloodshed in Libya Iran on Tuesday called on Western governments to stop bloodshed in Libya caused by indiscriminate bombardment of residential areas. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30504314
'No delay in launching Bushehr plant' Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast says the Islamic Republic's first nuclear power plant located in the country's southern city of Bushehr will be launched without delay. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192001.html
Iran MPs to vote 4 ministries' nominees Iran's Majlis (parliament) will discuss votes of confidence to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's candidates for four newly established ministries. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191966.html
Iran new ambassador to Kenya appointed Iran on Tuesday appointed new ambassador to Kenya. Malek-Hossein Givzad was appointed new Iran’s ambassador to Kenya. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30504605&SRCH=1
Iranian envoy discusses ties with Pakistani minister Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran Masha’Allah Shakeri has met Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik and discussed bilateral matters and cooperation in different fields, on Tuesday. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30504461&SRCH=1
'Syrians to respond firmly to invaders' A senior Iranian lawmaker says any military action against Syria will be met with a “crushing” response from the Syrian nation. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192016.html
Iran to hold 29 Qur’an weeks in 20 countries during Ramadan The head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization said on Tuesday that some 29 Qur’anic weeks will be held in more than 20 countries. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30504340&SRCH=1
Iran petchem exports to hit $14bn The National Iranian Petrochemical Company (NIPC) says the country's petrochemical exports will reach $14 billion by March 19, 2012. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192079.html
Cleric slams Islamophobia in Tajikistan A senior Iranian cleric says the Islamophobic rules in Tajikistan aim at stripping the Central Asian country of its Islamic identity. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192062.html
London to host 2nd Iranian Film Festival London is set to hold the second annual Iranian Film Festival in an attempt to introduce contemporary Iranian cinema to the British audience. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192036.html
Iran's 'Tinar' to compete in Italy filmfest The Iranian filmmaker, Mehdi Moniri's Tinar is scheduled to compete in the 2011 edition of Italy's Della Lessinia International Film Festival. http://www.presstv.com/detail/192031.html
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Majlis positive on Qasemi as oil minister Head of Iran's Majlis Energy Committee Hamid-Reza Katouzian has described the government's proposed oil minister as having a strategic view towards the oil and gas industry. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191731.html
'Iran's exports to Afghanistan hit $1.3bn' Iran's Ambassador to Kabul Fada Hossein Maleki says the volume of the Islamic Republic's annual exports to Afghanistan has hit USD 1.3 billion. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191791.html
Iran Navy saves cargo ship from pirates The Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy warship fleet has thwarted four attempts by pirates to hijack an Iranian commercial ship in the Red Sea. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191869.html
Secretary of Russia's Security Council Due in Tehran mid August Secretary of Russia's Security Council Nikolai Patrushev is scheduled to travel to Tehran on August 15 to confer with the Iranian officials on different bilateral and regional issues. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005110193
Ghana Keen to Expand Ties with Iran Ghana's Defense Minister retired Major General Joseph Smith voiced his country's willingness to strengthen ties with Iran in different fields. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005101322
'Iran, Cuba stand against US extremism' A senior member of Iran's Majlis (parliament) has urged the people of Iran and Cuba to continue with their firm resistance against the US extremism. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191792.html
Cuban Speaker Urges Boosting Cooperation with Iran Cuban Speaker Ricardo Alarcon de Quesada in a meeting with member of the Iranian parliament's Presiding Board Hossein Sobhaninia called for the further consolidation of cooperation between Havana and Tehran in all fields. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005101263
'Iran-India oil payment row resolved' National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) says the $5-billion oil payment dispute between India and Iran has been resolved without any interruption in the crude exports. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191742.html
Paraguay Eager to Use Iran's Technological Experiences Head of Paraguay Senate Obido Matta hailed Iran's progress and development in different scientific and technological fields, and underlined his country's enthusiasm for using Tehran's experiences in these arenas. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005101080
Qatari Interior Minister to Visit Iran Next Month Qatari Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani is due to visit Tehran next month to meet with Iranian officials and pursue implementation of a security agreement signed earlier between the two countries. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005101006
Israel behind Iran academic hit The German weekly Der Spiegel has reported that Israel was behind the assassination of Iranian academic Dariush Rezaeinejad. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191901.html Iran commander welcomes Mubarak trial A senior Iranian commander has welcomed the decision by Egyptian authorities to try the North African's ousted dictator Hosni Mubarak, saying the move is the result of the Egyptian's resistance. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191793.html
DM Stresses Indigenization of Security Mechanisms in Region Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi underlined that Iran supports a regional arrangement for protecting security in the region without foreign aid and interference. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005101134
Iran aims to toughen marine security Iran's defense minister says the country aims to spread security in the region through strengthening its presence in the international waters. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191842.html
'PJAK cause of insecurity in Kurdistan' A Kurdish lawmaker says the presence of the Party for Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK) terrorist group in northern Iraq is the root cause of “security problems in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.” http://www.presstv.com/detail/191767.html
Two new oil layers discovered in Iran A senior Iranian oil official has said that the Islamic Republic has discovered two new oil layers in its joint oilfields. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191912.html
Iran arrests two PJAK terrorists Two members of the Party for Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK) have been arrested in the town of Makou, says the Public Security Police Chief of West Azarbaijan province. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191717.html
Iran kills elements behind gas pipe blast Iran's security forces kill three members of the Party for Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK) who were behind the explosion that damaged the pipeline carrying the country's natural gas to Turkey. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191815.html
Monday, August 01, 2011 Supreme Leader makes cash donation to famine stricken people in Somalia Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei here on Sunday donated Rls. 200 million in cash to famine stricken people in Somalia. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30501336&SRCH=1
Iran, Algeria will set up joint trade council Iran and Algeria agreed to establish a joint trade council with the aim of upgrading bilateral commercial and investment ties. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30501558
Iran strongly criticizes IAEA director-general for anti-Iran remarks Iran on Sunday strongly criticized Director-General of International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano for his anti-Iran statement at Conference on Disarmament in Matsumoto city of Japan. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30501322
Iran Warns about Dire Consequences of US-Afghan Deal for Global Security A senior Iranian diplomat reiterated Tehran's strong opposition to any strategic pact between Washington and Kabul on the extension of the US military mission in Afghanistan, warning that deployment of alien troops in a regional country would pose a serious threat to the entire world security. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005095137
India undertakes to pay arrears: NIOC chief National Iran Oil Company Managing Director Ahmad Ghalebani said on Sunday that India undertook to pay arrears concerning Iranian oil export soon. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30501174&SRCH=1
Salehi expresses condolence to North Korean gov't on flood victims Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi cabled a message on Sunday to his North Korean counterpart Pak Ui Chun and other North Korean officials to express condolence on deaths caused by the massive flood and landslides. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30501428&SRCH=1
Armenian archbishop felicitates Supreme Leader, President on Ramadan Archbishop of Armenian community in Tehran Sebouh Sarkissian on Sunday felicitated Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on advent of the holy month of Ramadan. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30501143&SRCH=1
US ability to impose anti-Iran sanctions shrinking: Russian analyst Head of the Russian Center of Military Forecasts Anatoly Tsyganok said that the US has completely lost its ability to impose sanctions on Iran. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30501556&SRCH=1
Sunday, July 31, 2011 Ahmadinejad Condemns US-Israeli Mideast Compromise Plans Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad blasted the US and Israel for hatching plots to exercise a compromise plan in the Middle-East, cautioning that Washington is seeking to persuade other countries to recognize the Zionist regime through such plans. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005081365
Iran to up security for scientific elites Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says the Islamic Republic will enhance security measures for protection of the scientific elite in the country. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191606.html
Iran Produces over 9mln Tons of Petrochemical Products in 3 Months Iran has produced 9.3 million tons of different types of petrochemical products in the first three months of the current Iranian year (started on March 21), the National Iranian Petrochemical Company (NIPC) announced on Saturday. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005081477
Senior MP Terms Iran Most Secure Country in Region A senior Iranian legislator described the Islamic Republic of Iran as the most secure country in the region, and said certain regional countries like Iraq and Lebanon also owe their security to Tehran's might and power. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005081468
Commander Blames Zionist Regime for Directing Terrorist Attacks in Norway Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi took the Zionist regime responsible for directing and sponsoring the last-week terrorist attacks in Oslo, Norway, which killed scores of innocent people. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005081283
'European governments back PJAK' Iranian Deputy Judiciary Chief Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi says the Party for Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK) terrorist group is supported by European governments. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191596.html
'Iran to counter cross-border attacks' Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Danaeifar says the Islamic Republic reserves the right to defend its territory in the event of cross-border attacks by terrorists from Iraq. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191485.html
Iran launches new TV channel Iran has launched a new television channel in an attempt to introduce the traditions and cultural diversity of the country's different regions and communities. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191535.html
Iran to send 2nd aid convoy to Somalia Iran says it plans to dispatch a second humanitarian aid convoy to Somalia to help the starving people in the crisis-hit East African country. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191119.html
Iran's H1 crude steel production up Iran's crude steel production has witnessed an 11.4-percent rise in the first half of 2011 compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191608.html
Iran resumes gas exports to Turkey Iran has resumed the flow of its gas export to neighboring Turkey a day after Tehran made repairs on a natural gas transmission pipeline which was damaged in an explosion, a local official says. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191609.html
Iran to hold intl. Qur'an Exhibition Iran's 19th International Qur'an Exhibition will kick off in the capital city of Tehran, hosting artists and researchers at the city's Grand Prayer Grounds. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191053.html
'Next trial of US nationals on Sunday' The next trial session of the three US nationals detained in Iran on charges of illegal entry and espionage will be held on July 31, 2011, their lawyer says. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191484.html
204 Iranians freed from overseas jails Iran's Foreign Ministry says a total of 204 Iranian nationals, who had been imprisoned in foreign countries on various charges, were released during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21). http://www.presstv.com/detail/190999.html
Saturday, july 30 , 2011 Sanctions are futile against will of Iranian youth Iran's ambassador and deputy representative in the United Nations said that Iran's progress shows that sanctions are futile in face of the will of Iranian youth. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30498164
Iran to discuss Russia N-bid in Moscow Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says he will discuss a proposal by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov regarding Tehran's nuclear program in a future visit to the Russian capital, Moscow. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191191.html
Iran, Egypt to make up for past with cultural exchanges A well-known religious leader in Iran, Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, by referring to new situation in Egypt, said that Iran and Egypt should make up for the past through cultural exchanges and visits of intellectuals and Ulama. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30498172&SRCH=1
Iranian Navy frees Hoda cargo ship in successful anti-piracy operation The Iranian Navy fleet have saved Iranian Hoda cargo ship against a pirate attack in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30498048&SRCH=1
Iran-Turkey gas pipeline to be fixed soon after blast Iran-Turkey gas exports pipeline will be repaired by next 48 hours after a blast that disrupted the flow early Friday morning. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30497680&SRCH=1
Iran to increase share of green energies Iran plans to increase its share of renewable energies by installing new wind turbines generating 500 megawatts of electricity, says an Iranian official. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191255.html
Iranian Navy rescues oil tanker Iranian Naval forces have succeeded in rescuing an Iranian oil tanker, Hoda, from an attack by a group of pirates in the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191352.html
'Iran fully monitors cyberspace' Iran's Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi says Iran fully monitors cyberspace in order to counter soft war attacks against the Islamic Republic. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191185.html
Iran no missile threat to Europe Russia has dismissed the West's allegations that Iran is a military threat to Europe, describing such concerns as “baseless.” http://www.presstv.com/detail/191234.html
PJAK terrorists kill 1, wound 4 One person has been killed and four others have been wounded in an attack by the Party for Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK) terrorist group in western Kordestan Province. http://www.presstv.com/detail/191330.html
Sunday, July 24, 2011 Supreme Leader Hails IRGC, Army's Mighty Presence in Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei praised the military might and power of the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and said the two pillars of Iran's defensive power are well capable of defending the country's interests in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005011254
Iranian President Asks Independent States to Stand up to Imperialist Policies Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad underlined the imminent demise of imperialism in the world, and asked independent states to join forces to collectively confront the hegemonic policies of imperialist powers. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005011340
Iran urges Germany to bring Pjak ringleader to justice Iran on Saturday urged the German government to bring Pjak ringleader Rahman Haji Ahmadi to justice for organizing terrorist operations against Iranian citizens. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30489142
Senior MP Calls Iran, Afghanistan "Members of Same Family" Head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi pointed to Iran and Afghanistan's abundant commonalities, and urged further expansion of parliamentary relations between the two neighboring countries. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9005011193
Academic warns against assasination of scientists in Iran Chancellor of Khajeh Nasiroddin Tousi University, in reaction to assassination of a post graduate student of the university, urged international circles to consider the issue of assasination of scientists in Iran promptly. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30489343&SRCH=1
Iran protests to Germany over Pjak ringleader presence Iran on Saturday protested to Germany over presence and activities of Pjak ringleader in German soil. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30488986&SRCH=1
Terrorists assassinate a scientist in Tehran Terrorists gunned down a scientist here on Saturday afternoon and injured his wife. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30489265&SRCH=1
President Zardari's visit to Iran to promote ties Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Masha’Allah Shakeri has said that the recent visit of President Asif Ali Zardari to Tehran will further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation in different fields including trade and energy.
Saturday, july 23 , 2011 FM Urges Britain to Correct Wrong Policies towards Iran Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi deplored London's hostile policies towards Tehran, and called on the British government to reconsider its attitude towards Iran. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004314426
FM Calls on Washington to Respect Iran's Rights Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi blasted the US hegemonic approach towards Iran, and called on Washington to abandon its wrong policies and respect Iran's rights instead. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004314355
Iranian Vice-Speaker Stresses Tehran's Full Support for Lebanon Vice-Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Reza Bahonar stressed that Tehran will continue its support for Lebanon and the Lebanese Hezbollah movement. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004314332
Senior MP Deplores Violation of Human Rights by US Officials A senior Iranian lawmaker dismissed the baseless claims raised by Washington about the violation of human rights in Iran, and lashed out at the US officials for committing crimes against humanity. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004314166
Iranian Envoy, Kuwaiti Minister Confer on Mutual Cooperation Iran's Ambassador to Kuwait Rouhollah Qahremani-Chabok and Kuwait's State Minister for Municipal Affairs Fadhel Safar explored avenues for the further expansion of ties between the two neighboring states. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004314307
Bahonar meets Khalid Mash’al in Damascus Head of Hamas Political Bureau Khalid Mash’al and his staff members met and conferred with visiting IRI Majlis Speaker Mohammad-Reza Bahonar and his accompanying parliamentary delegation at IRI Embassy here Friday http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30487650&SRCH=1
Iranian Female Karatekas Win Several Medals in Asian Championships Iran's female karatekas grabbed two gold and two silver medals in the Asian Karate Championships in China. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004314418
Iran Opens Major Solar Power Plant Iran's largest solar power plant was officially inaugurated in the country's Northeastern city of Mashhad in a ceremony attended by First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004314397
Iranian Play to Go on Screen in Norway The 2011 edition of Tromso Dialog Festival in Norway is scheduled to showcase Jafar Mahyari's play, the Flower. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004314252
UN Urges Stronger Int'l Support for Iran's Anti-Narcotic Efforts The spokesman of the UN Secretary-General praised Iran's performance in the campaign against illicit drugs and drug-trafficking, and asked for more international support for Iran's anti-narcotic efforts. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004314389
Iran to Continue Fight against PJAK Terrorists Iran will continue military operations against the Iraq-based armed opposition group, PJAK (Party for a Free Life in Kurdistan), an Iranian provincial official announced. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004314281
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Iran installing next generation of centrifuges Iran is installing a new generation of centrifuges with “better quality and speed” at its nuclear facilities, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ramin Mehmanparast announced on Tuesday. http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=244357
Zionist regime, scared of its own shadow: Larijani Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said the Zionist regime is afraid of its own shadow . http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30484250&SRCH=1
Iran to Unveil New Major Scientific Projects in Near Future Iran's Vice-President for Science and Technology Nasrin Soltankhah announced that the country plans to unveil two new macro projects and eight new radiomedicine in the near future. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004295246
Iran shoots down U.S. spy plane over Qom: MP Iran has shot down a U.S. spy plane over the province of Qom, MP Ali Aqazadeh-Dafsari announced on Tuesday. http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=244358
Iran Exports Up by 45% Head of Iran's Customs Office Abbas Me'marnejad announced that the country's exports have witnessed a remarkable increase during the first three months of the current Iranian year (March 21-June 21, 2011). http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004295075
Monday, July 18, 2011 US is real enemy of Pakistan Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States is the real enemy of the national unity of Pakistan. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189412.html
Zardari Urges Cooperation between Neighboring Iranian, Pakistani Provinces Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari underlined the potentials and capabilities of the Iranian and Pakistani bordering provinces, and stressed Islamabad's eagerness to increase cooperation with Iran's Northeastern Khorassan Razavi province. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004260478
Pakistani media gives wide coverage to Zardari's Iran visit All Pakistani newspapers on Sunday gave wide coverage to Iran visit of President Asif Ali Zardari and his meeting with Iranian leaders. http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30480346&SRCH=1
Ahmadinejad Stresses Consolidation of All-Out Cooperation with Pakistan Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari in Tehran underscored the necessity for the expansion of cooperation between the two neighbors in all arenas, specially in agricultural, industrial and energy fields. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004260425
World management needs change Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has urged the implementation of widespread change in the management systems throughout the world. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189406.html
Iran urges expanded China trade ties Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for more trade ties with China, saying there is no limit for expanding bilateral relations. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189438.html
Iran condoles Turkmenistan over blasts Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has conveyed his condolences to the people and government of Turkmenistan over the recent deadly blasts near the capital Ashgabat. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189435.html
Iran proposes plan for Libya stalemate Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says Iran has put forward a proposal to resolve the crisis in Libya in a meeting with Algerian officials. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189510.html
'Iran backs Palestine against US ploys' Iran's Ambassador to Beirut Ghazanfar Roknabadi warns against plots hatched by the US and Israel to undermine the rights of Palestinians, vowing Tehran's sustained and total support for Palestine. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189454.html
Iran ready for input on AMIA probe Iran is prepared to enter “constructive” dialogue with Argentina over a 1994 bombing attack on the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA), Iran's Foreign Ministry says in a statement. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189445.html
Aliabadi likely to become Iran oil minister An Iranian lawmaker says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will most likely appoint former head of Iran's Physical Education Organization Mohammad Aliabadi as oil minister. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189539.html
Iran ups gasoline export capacity Iran is ready to export 2.6 million liters of gasoline per day, National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) has announced. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189557.html
'Enemies dazed by Iran's naval might' A senior Iranian army commander says enemies are amazed by Iran's huge naval achievements, emphasizing that the presence of Iran's frigates in international waters has caught them off guard. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189472.html
IRGC busts PJAK cell in northwest Iran Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has disbanded a terrorist cell linked to the Party for Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK), killing at least five members of the group. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189528.html Saturday, july 16 , 2011
Iran deplores deadly blasts in India Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has denounced “serial bomb blasts” that struck various parts of the Indian port city of Mumbai. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189191.html
FM Underlines Iran's Resolve to Strengthen Ties with EU Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi expressed the hope that the goodwill shown by Tehran and the European Union would strengthen mutual trust and relations between the two sides. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004240758
Iran, China mark 40 years of ties The Islamic Republic of Iran and China have celebrated the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189293.html
'Iran ready to foil US intelligence plots' Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi says Iran remains in complete readiness to counter all plots hatched by enemy intelligence services, particularly those of the US and Israel. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189207.html
Cleric Calls on Iranian Nation to Preserve Unity against Enemy Plots Tehran's provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani called on the Iranian nation to preserve unity in a bid to thwart the plots hatched by the enemies against the Islamic establishment. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004240805
Iran warns of US blame-game bid Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi warns of a new 'blame-game' scheme by Americans against the Islamic Republic, saying the US seeks to justify its defeats in the region. http://www.presstv.com/detail/189175.html
Iran to Boost Support for Stem Cell Medicare Iranian Health Minister Marziyeh Vahid Dastjerdi announced that Iran has already applied stem cell method for curing different diseases, and added that her ministry supports further achievements in the field. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004240802
Iran to Bring Annual Steel Production to 43mln Tons Caretaker of Iran's Ministry of Industries and Mines Mehdi Qazanfari announced that the country plans to increase its crude steel production capacity to 43mln tons by the next two year. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9004240746 W |