Tehran, January 10, The Iran Project The continuation of the Iranians protests against Saudi execution of Sheikh Nimr and 46 others, foreign senior officials' visit to Tehran and Ayatollah Khameneis remarks in meeting with the large group of people from Qomdominated the countrys media outlets in the past week (Jan.4-Jan.10).
Djibouti Severs Ties with Tehran
Djiboutis Foreign Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf announced on Wednesday that his country has severed diplomatic relations with Iran.
Supreme Leader urges massive participation of people in upcoming elections
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday advised people from all walks of live to take part in the upcoming parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections to safeguard the countrys integrity.
Japans Cosmo Oil eyes increased Iranian crude imports
Japanese refiner Cosmo Oil is looking at the possibility of buying more crude from Iran once sanctions on the Islamic republic are lifted and is also actively looking into crude imports from the US, company president Hisashi Kobayashi told Platts in an interview Tuesday.
Emiratis wont ditch $30 billion trade with Iran: Official
After the Saudis cut their diplomatic ties with Iran, they tried to bring on board all fellow Arab countries on the Persian Gulf in putting pressure on Iran, both economically and politically. The efforts of the Saudis do not seem to have produced results.
Iran bans import of Saudi goods amid tensions
The latest developments after Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic ties with Tehran amid a dispute over Riyadhs execution of an opposition Shiite cleric and attacks on Saudi diplomatic posts in Iran. (All times local).
Iran, Afghanistan all-out cooperation opportunities
The Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan unity government Abdullah Abdullah has recently paid a visit to Iran. This is the second time that a senior Afghan official is visiting the Islamic Republic in less than a year.
Irans 2016 economic growth seen at 5.8%
The World Bank has forecast a major growth rate of 5.8 percent for the Iranian economy in 2016 as the country starts to benefit from the economic gains that the removal of multiple year sanctions is expected to bring about.
Military
Commander: Armed forces ready to respond to hostile threats
Deputy Commander of the Iranian Armys Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari reiterated that the countrys Armed Forces will give crushing response to enemies potential threats.
Parliament vows support for Iran missile budget
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani pledged on Tuesday that the legislature will lend more support to the countrys missile industry by enhancing the budget allocated for the industry in the 6th quinquennial development program.
IRGCs 2nd underground Missile City unveiled
Pictures from an underground missile facility of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) were released on Tuesday, after Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani paid a visit to the base.
Iranian Parliament to propose boosting defense budget
The Iranian parliament plans to propose an increase in the defense budget of the next Iranian calendar year (starting on March 20, 2016), the head of the parliaments defense committee announced.
Society
Iranian police seize 2 tons of illicit drugs
In a joint operation by the police departments of Irans Semnan, Qom, and Kerman provinces, a huge drug trafficking ring was disbanded and over 2 tons of illicit drugs were seized.
Top rivals at 34th Fajr Film Festival
Films by famous young and veteran directors will vie for the Crystal Simorgh awards at the 34th Fajr Film Festival next month.
MAKE Award to be granted to 3 Iranian organizations
The Most Admired Knowledge Enterprises (MAKE) award will be granted to three Iranian knowledge-driven organizations in March 2016, President of Iran MAKE award Supreme Council announced.
Saudi warplanes attack Iranian embassy in Yemen Iran
Iran has accused Saudi warplanes of attacking the Iranian embassy in the Yemeni capital Sanaa. Some guards were reportedly wounded in the attack, according to state news channel IRIB.
Irans president labels attackers at Saudi Embassy criminals
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday urged the countrys courts to prosecute protesters who stormed the Saudi Embassy and consulate over the weekend and said all diplomatic missions deserve protection.
Somalia severs ties with Iran
Somalia announced Thursday that it has severed ties with Iran, according to local media.
Pressure mounts on Nigeria to release Islamic Movement leader
The London-based Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) said it is applying pressure on various international organisations to help secure the release of the detained leader of Nigerias Islamic Movement, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
Pakistan declines to join Saudi Arabias anti-Iran alliance
Saudi Arabias campaign to build a broad Sunni alliance to contain Iran has apparently suffered at least a setback from Pakistan and was instead invited by Sharif to settle the dispute peacefully.