Tehran TimesPeople should elect a president who can stand up to enemies, resolve problems: Leader
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Iranian people to vote for a candidate who is able to stand up to the enemies and resolve the problems in the upcoming presidential election.
Myanmars 2-child limit for Muslims roundly condemned
Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, human rights groups, and Islamic leaders expressed dismay on Monday over plans by authorities in western Myanmar to revive a two-child limit on Muslim Rohingya families, a policy that does not apply to Buddhists and comes amid accusations of ethnic cleansing.
EU divided on lifting arms embargo on Syrian rebels
The European Union countries remain divided on Monday on whether to ease sanctions against Syria to allow for weapons shipments to rebels ?ghting against the Syrian government.
Iran launches GorganIncheh Borun railroad
Iran has o?cially inaugurated a railroad which connects the northern Iranian city of Gorgan to the town of Incheh Borun along the border with Turkmenistan.
Merkel vows to avoid trade war with China
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday she would use her country's economic clout to prevent the European Union from imposing punitive tari?s on some Chinese products to avoid a trade war.
Ryan Crocker says concessions to Iran would be more effective than sanctions
Longtime U.S. diplomat Ryan Crocker says that when dealing with Iran, negotiations and concessions would be far more e?ective than tougher sanctions, the Los Angeles Times reported on Saturday.
Iran should not negotiate with U.S. from a weak position: Aref
Presidential contender Mohammad Reza Aref has said that it is not in the interests of Iran to negotiate with the United States from a position of weakness.
U.S., Israeli military threats against Iran not based on intl. legal structures: Blix
The former director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Hans Blix, said on Sunday that the threats issued against Iran by the United States and Israel over its nuclear program were not based on international legal structures, Guardian reported.
Qalibaf criticizes mismanagement of the countrys resources
Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Monday criticized the poor management of the countrys abundant resources, including oil reserves, saying that he would improve the peoples wellbeing if elected president.
Iran dismisses Frances allegations of interference in Syria
Tehran on Sunday dismissed the allegations by a French o?cial that Iran is fanning the ?ames of violence in Syria, reiterating that the Islamic Republic ?rmly seeks a political solution to the con?ict in the Arab country.
Dialogue only solution to Syrian crisis: Iranian ambassador
Irans Ambassador to Beirut Ghazanfar Roknabadi has underlined the need for dialogue as the only solution to the ongoing crisis in Syria.
Over 40 states to attend Syria conference in Tehran: official
An Iranian deputy foreign minister says more than 40 countries are expected to participate in the upcoming Friends of Syria Conference in Tehran, which aims to work out a peaceful settlement to the unrest in the Arab country.
Velayati says he would restore public con?dence in government
Ali Akbar Velayati has said that he will make e?orts to restore con?dence between the people and the government if he wins the presidency in the upcoming presidential election.
The economy will be my main concern: Gharazi
Mohammad Gharazi has promised to curb in?ation if he is elected president in the June election, saying that he doesnt have any headache except the economy.
Iran Daily
Leader: US Comments on Election Deserve No Response
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei strongly criticized US officials for their irresponsible remarks concerning Irans upcoming presidential election, saying the comments are not worth a response.
Turkmenistan, Iran Open Joint Railway
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday inaugurated a railway project linking the northern Iranian city of Gorgan to Incheh Borun in Turkmenistan and in a wider view the Central Asian countries to the Sea of Oman and the Persian Gulf waters via Iran.
Over 40 States To Attend Syria Forum
A deputy foreign minister said more than 40 countries are expected to participate in the upcoming Friends of Syria Conference in Tehran, which aims to work out a peaceful settlement to the unrest in the Arab country.
Al-Azhar Chief Warns of Plots to Weaken Iran, Syria
Head of Egypts Al-Azhar University Ahmed Al-Tayyeb lambasted western states and their regional allies for sowing discord among Shiite and Sunni Muslims, saying such attempts are aimed at undermining Iran and Syria.
Irans Agro Exports Up
Iran exported 3.2 million tons of agricultural products worth $4.2 billion in the last Iranian year (ended March 20), said the deputy head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran.
Australian Cardinal Admits Child Sex Abuse Cover-up
Australias top-ranking Catholic admitted to a Victorian parliamentary inquiry that some members of the Church tried to cover up child sexual abuse by other members of the clergy.
Two Dead in US Shooting Spree
A gunman randomly firing from his pickup truck killed one person and wounded five, including the sheriff of Concho County, Texas, on Sunday before the suspect was killed in a shootout with law enforcement, officials said.
China-Europe Trade War Intensifies
Chinas premier has waded into an intensifying trade dispute with Europe, warning that EU investigations into Chinese-made solar panels and telecommunications equipment would backfire by hurting European consumers.
Suu Kyi: Rohingya 2-Child Rule Discrimination
Myanmars Aung San Suu Kyi Monday criticized a ban on Rohingya having more than two children in strife-torn Rakhine state as counter to human rights, in rare comments on the plight of the Muslim group.
Afghan Spokesman Hails Growing Tehran-Kabul Ties
Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesman Janan Mosazai lauded the exemplary and unique relations between Tehran and Kabul, and said the two countries have recently increased mutual cooperation.
Indonesian Deputy FM in Iran
Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Yuri Octavian Thamrin arrived in Tehran on Monday to attend the fifth meeting of Iran-Indonesia Political Consultative Committee.
Aref Vows Effort Towards Progress
Presidential candidate Mohammad Reza Aref said he will do his best for the progress of the Islamic Republic if elected in the upcoming presidential election.
Velayati Says Will Improve Foreign Ties
Presidential contender Ali Akbar Velayati said he will improve the Islamic Republics relations with the world if elected.
No Ambiguity in Nuclear Dossier
Presidential hopeful Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said there are no ambiguities in Tehrans nuclear dossier.
Rohani Urges Real Political Competition
Presidential candidate Hassan Rohani urged the promotion of real and proper political competition, saying all groups and factions should put aside their differences.
Jalili Questions US Electoral System
Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili called into question the electoral system in the United States, saying the country is administered by a two-party system.
Rezaei:Economy Needs Management
Presidential candidate Mohsen Rezaei said resourceful management is the missing link in the Iranian economy.
