Tehran TimesLeader visits mausoleum of Imam Khomeini
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei visited the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini to pay tribute to the Founder of the Islamic Republic on Wednesday, ahead of the 34th anniversary of the return of the late Imam Khomeini.
France 'totally bankrupt', says labor minister Michel Sapin
France's labor minister sent the country into a state of shock after he described the nation as totally bankrupt.
UN chief urges end of Syria conlict in the name of humanity
U.N.Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealed on Wednesday to all combatants inSyria's civil war to stop fighting "in the name of humanity".
Iran threatens to sue BP over pollution from Caspian Sea oil platforms
Iran believes BP-operated Azeri oil platforms have polluted the Caspian Sea and may sue the UK oil group if it continues, Iran's deputy environment chief has been reported as saying by Iranian media.
French foreign minister: Troops to leave Mali soon
France's foreign minister said yesterday that French forces would depart Mali "quickly" following their success in taking control of the airport in Kidal, a key position in the last remaining urban stronghold of Islamist extremists in northern Mali.
Israel fighter jets violate Lebanese airspace, hit targets on Syria border
Israeli air force jets reportedly attacked a target on the Syria-Lebanon border after repeatedly violating Lebanese airspace on Wednesday night. The airstrike came amid Israeli concerns over Syrian chemical arms falling into militants hands.
Iran never intends to halt nuclear talks: Salehi
Iran said on Wednesday it never intended to break off the talks with world powers aimed at finding a diplomatic solution to the decade-old dispute over Tehrans nuclear program.
Arrested journalists linked to BBC: Irans Intelligence Ministry
The Intelligence Ministry issued a statement late on Wednesday saying the arrested journalists were part of network which had established contacts with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
Majlis says retaining Mortazavi in his post is unlawful
Majlis speaker Ali Larijani announced on Wednesday that the ratification recently approved by the cabinet according to which the authority to appoint and dismiss the director or caretaker of the Social Security Organization had been transferred from the labor minister to the first vice president was unlawful.
Supreme Leaders advisor meets Pakistani president
Ali Akbar Velayati, the senior foreign policy advisor to the Supreme Leader, arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday and met with President Asif Ali Zardari.
Iran Daily
8 Carbonic Nano-Structured Products Unveiled
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday unveiled eight new carbon nano-structured products.
More Killed In Cairo Clashes
An Egyptian security official said two protesters have been killed in clashes on Wednesday in Cairos Tahrir Square and its surroundings as countrys liberal opposition leader called for a broad national dialogue with the government.
Eurozone Crisis To Linger
Eurozone jobless data this week will expose the social cost of last years debt crisis and recession on southern European economies, as unemployment across the region probably rose to a record in December.
French Troops in Control Of Key Airport in Mali
French forces have taken control of the airport in Kidal, seizing a key position in one of three provincial capitals the militants took over last year, officials said on Wednesday.
Oman-Iran Drills: Superb Model for Peaceful Coexistence
The Muslim world, in particular the Arab world, is afflicted by scenarios whereby when one country is being considered for aggression by the more powerful and more united western nations, there are always some countries from our side being used to justify and to support the attacks.
P5+1 Rejects Possible Venues for Talks
Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said that the world powers have rejected Tehrans offer to hold the next round of talks in Egypt.
Global Arrogance Seeks Division Among Muslims
A top Iranian official said the global arrogance seeks to create division among Islamic countries to pave the way for sectarian clashes in Muslim nations.
Islamic Revolution Pioneered Democracy in Region
Archbishop of Azarbaijans Armenians Gregor Chiftechian said the Islamic Revolution in Iran was the prelude to emergence of democracy-seeking movements in the region, especially in Islamic countries.
