Tehran TimesSecurity forces massacre scores of Morsi supporters
Egyptian security forces killed scores of people on Wednesday when they moved in to clear a camp of peaceful protesters demanding the reinstatement of ousted President Mohamed Morsi, the countrys ?rst democratically elected leader.
Iranian parliament continues debate on ministerial nominees
A number of the individuals nominated for ministerial posts by Iranian President Hassan Rohani attended an open session of the Majlis on Wednesday and defended their records and quali?cations ahead of the arliaments con?rmation votes.
All Israeli settlements on Palestinian land are illegal: Kerry
All Israeli settlements on the occupied Palestinian territories are illegal, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says.
Syrian PM calls on refugees to return home
Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi has called on the Syrians forced to ?ee to neighboring countries due to the ongoing con?ict in the Arab country to return home.
Pakistan PM pledges restraint over Kashmir
Pakistans prime minister pledged on Wednesday to respond to rising tensions in disputed Kashmir with
"restraint and responsibility" as o?cials accused India of killing another civilian by ?ring across the border.
Two Koreas agree to restart shuttered factory park
Rivals North and South Korea agreed on Wednesday to restart a troubled joint industrial park after a series of talks on the fate of the last symbol of economic cooperation, raising hopes of possible improvement in political ties.
Indonesian ambassador calls for expansion of ties with Iran
The Indonesian ambassador to Tehran has called for the expansion of ties with Iran, noting that efforts should be made so the people of the two countries can get to know each other better.
Iran expresses concern over clashes in Egypt
Iran has expressed deep concern over recent deadly clashes in Egypt, and advised the rival groups to exercise restraint.
Washington should not impose new sanctions on Iran: think tank
The United States should hold con?dential direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program but the West should not expect Irans moderate new president to o?er major concessions, a prominent think-tank said on Tuesday.
Congressman says Obama should give diplomacy with Iran a real chance
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison believes that U.S. President Barack Obama should give negotiations with Iran a real chance and that stepping up sanctions against Iran will not resolve the dispute over its nuclear program.
'Success of nuclear talks depends on world powers seriousness'
Russian Ambassador to Tehran Levan Dzhagaryan has said that the success of the process of talks between Tehran and the six major powers over the countrys nuclear program depends on the seriousness of some world powers.
