Tehran TimesMilitants from 29 countries ?ghting in Syria: Assad
President Bashar al-Assad says militants from 29 di?erent countries are now ?ghting against the Syrian government in di?erent parts of the country.
Sanctions have disrupted transfer of funds for refugees in Iran: UNHCR representative
The transfer of funds for refugees living in Iran has been disrupted by the sanctions imposed on the country, Bernard Doyle, the representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Iran, said in Tehran on Monday.
Car bombs target Shias in Iraq, killing 60
More than 60 people were killed in a series of car bomb explosions targeting Shia Muslims across Iraq on Monday, police and medics said, part of the worst sectarian violence since December 2011.
Powerful tornadoes strike in four central U.S. states
A massive storm front swept north through the central United States on Sunday, hammering the region with ?st-sized hail, blinding rain and tornadoes, including a half-mile wide twister that struck near Oklahoma City.
51 die in 2 South Sudan clashes; army retakes town
Twenty-four people died in a battle between South Sudans military and rebel ?ghters the government believes to be supported by neighboring Sudan, while a tribe-on-tribe cattleraiding attack elsewhere in the country killed 27 people, o?cials said Monday.
Syrian troops launch offensive on strategic town
Syrian soldiers backed by tanks and ?ghter aircraft have launched an o?ensive on the strategic town of Qusayr in the western governorate of Homs.
Intelligence Ministry captures two terrorist teams smuggling weapons into Iran
The public relations o?ce of the Intelligence Ministry released a report late on Monday announcing that two terrorist teams which were trying to smuggle light weapons into the country have been busted.
Saudi women teachers demanding full time jobs
About 30 Saudi women teachers have demonstrated outside the kingdom's Education Ministry, demanding full time jobs.
Iran starts mass production of new air defense system
Iran launched the production line for a new domestically manufactured air defense system named the Ninth Herz in a ceremony held in Tehran on Monday ahead of the 31st anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr.
Guardian Council will reject presidential hopefuls who cant work long hours
If a presidential candidate is not able to work long hours, he should not expect that his quali?cations will be approved by the Guardian Council, GC spokesman Abbas Ali Kadkhodaei announced late on Sunday.
Major powers trying to undermine regional stability: Jalili
The secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council had said that major powers are using some tools, such as terrorism and the abuse of the concept of democracy, to destabilize the region and cause discord.
All persuasions must participate in election to create a political epic: Rafsanjani
In a statement issued on Monday, presidential hopeful Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said in order to create a political epic, groups from all political persuasions should be allowed to contest the presidential election.
Four Iranian pilgrims killed in terrorist attack in Iraq
At least four Iranian pilgrims were martyred and 17 others injured in a bomb explosion in the Iraqi city of Samarra on Monday, the director of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said.
Russia reiterates call to invite Iran to Syria conference
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has reiterated that Iran should participate in a proposed international conference on the Syrian crisis.
Iran releases two Azeri nationals arrested over illegal activities
Irans Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mohsen Pak-Ayeen says two Azeri nationals, arrested in the Islamic Republic over illegal activities, have been released.
Iran Daily
Councils Candidates List Out in June
Irans Central Supervisory Board of City and Rural Council Elections will announce the final list of approved hopefuls for the upcoming city and rural council polls in June.
Air Defense System Under Mass Production
Irans latest indigenous air defense battery, Ninth Herz, has hit the production line in a ceremony attended by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi.
UNHCR Hails Irans Support for Refugees
Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Bernard De Ville has hailed Iran for protecting and supporting foreign refugees in the country.
Afghan Suicide Attack Leaves 14 Dead
A suicide bomber struck outside government buildings in northern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 14 people including a senior local politician, officials said.
Investors Fleeing Japan
After Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kurodas stimulus caused price swings to increase by the most in the world this year, investors are starting to flee what used to be the slowest-moving major debt market.
Quake Jolts Hormuzgan Again
An earthquake measuring 4.8 degrees on the Richter scale jolted Goharan in the southern province of Hormuzgan Monday.
Assad: Upcoming Election Will Fortify Irans Status
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has said that June 14 presidential election in Iran will strengthen the countrys regional status.
Need to Expand New Zealand Ties
Head of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi and a senior New Zealand official stressed the need to further bilateral ties.
France Returning to Medieval Times
Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said Frances call for decisive sanctions against Iran over its nuclear energy program shows the return of Paris to measures characteristic of medieval times.
6 Sailors Rescued in Persian Gulf
An Iranian rescue and relief ship late on Sunday saved six sailors from a damaged commercial boat in waters off southern Hormuzgan province, who would have otherwise drowned in stormy Persian Gulf waters.
