Tehran TimesCandidates elaborate on economic plans
Irans eight presidential candidates participated in a live televised group debate on Friday, in which they elaborated on their plans to resolve the economic problems facing the country, with in?ation and unemployment key talking points.
Assad says any Syrian peace accord needs referendum
President Bashar al-Assad said on Thursday Syria would attend Geneva peace talks with the opposition in principle but any deal that was struck would have to be approved by referendum.
1000s of protesters block streets around ECB
Crowds of anti-capitalist protesters on Friday blocked streets leading to the European Central Bank in Germany's ?nancial capital, Frankfurt, to protest its role in pushing for austerity cutbacks as a way to ?ght the continent's debt crisis.
Eurozone unemployment hits record 12.2%
Unemployment across the 17 EU countries that use the euro hit another record high in April, o?cial ?gures showed Friday, the latest in a series of ignominious landmarks for the ailing single currency zone.
Canadas total ban on trade with Iran meant to divert attention from election fraud ruling: of?cial
Iran has said that Canadas decision to impose a total ban on all trade with Iran is meant to divert attention from a Thursday ruling which stated that electoral fraud had taken place in the 2011 prime ministerial election won by the Conservative Partys Stephen Harper.
Nuclear crisis was manufactured by the West
For years, some world powers have intentionally sought to use polemic against the Iranian nuclear program, repeating accusations, preventing diplomatic negotiations from proceeding in a logical and satisfying manner.
Tehran condemns U.S. sentence for Iranian over alleged murder plot against Saudi envoy
Tehran on Friday condemned the sentencing of an Iranian-American citizen by a U.S. court to 25 years in prison over allegations of his participation in a plot to
murder the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United
States, Adel al-Jubeir.
U.S. lifts ban on mobile phones and software for Iran
The U.S. has eased restrictions on the sale of mobile phones and other communications devices, software, and services to Iranians, BBC reported on Thursday.
Iran has received verbal invitation to Geneva meeting on Syria
A Foreign Ministry official has said that Iran has been invited to the Geneva meeting verbally.
Russia seeking amicable settlement in Iran S-300 lawsuit
Moscow is trying to persuade Tehran to withdraw its lawsuit against Russias state-run arms export company Rosoboronexport over a cancelled deal to supply S-300 air defense systems to Iran, according to Russian Technologies (Rostech) CEO Sergei Chemezov.
Iran Daily
Enemies Plot to Spread War in Region
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari in Tehran warned of the plots by the enemies to spread war and bloodshed to the entire region.
Iran for Sustainable Ties With Africa
The foreign minister said great developments are taking place across Africa, adding that Tehran seeks to lay the groundwork for all-out sustainable cooperation with countries across the continent.
Syria Hails Tehran Conference Outcome
The Syrian Foreign Ministry welcomed the results of a recent conference in Tehran which sought to find a diplomatic solution to the ongoing crisis in the Arab country.
Eurozone Unemployment Hits Record 12.2%
Unemployment across the 17 EU countries that use the euro hit another record high in April, official figures showed Friday, the latest in a series of ignominious landmarks for the ailing single currency zone.
Envoy: Tehran-Baku Relations Strategic
Irans envoy to Azerbaijan termed ties between the two neighbors as strategic and having a positive future.
Poverty Eradication Delayed
A UN-commissioned high-level panel of eminent persons, led by three world leaders, has moved the goalposts for the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, from the current 2015 deadline to a new targeted date of 2030.
Sanctions Not Affecting Oil Industry
Irans oil minister shrugged off the effects of sanctions on the oil industry, saying that a drop in crude exports was being offset by international sales of gasoline and other refined products.
Presidential Hopefuls Hold First Televised Debate
Iran presidential candidates held their first televised debate in the form of a group discussion ahead of the upcoming presidential poll.
Support for Lebanon Reiterated
First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi felicitated the Lebanese leaders and people on the anniversary of the liberation of the Southern Lebanon from Israeli occupation.
Rezaei Vows to Boost Sea Trade
Independent presidential candidate Mohsen Rezaei pledged to support to imports and exports by sea more effectively if he wins the June 14 presidential election.
Qalibaf to Restore Economic Stability in 2 Years
Presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said people are concerned about the management of domestic economy and he will return stability to the economy within two years if elected president.
Rohani for Ties Based on Logic
Presidential candidate Hassan Rohani promised that if elected president he would engage Iran with the world through logic and reasoning.
Gharazi to Form Anti-Inflation Cabinet
Presidential contestant Mohammad Gharazi said he will forman anti-inflation administration if he receives enough votes to win the June 14 election.
Jalili: Next Admin Must Boost Public Presence
Presidential hopeful Saeed Jalili said the next administration should pave the way for the public to make their presence felt in all arenas.
Haddad-Adel: Economic Issue Major Challenge for Iran
Presidential contender Gholam Ali Haddad-Adel said the economic issue is the biggest challenge for Iran, and the countrys enemies intend to undermine the economy by imposing sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
