Tehran TimesIran will continue efforts to prevent Syria strike: Rohani
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has said that Iran will continue e?orts to prevent a possible military action against Syria by the United States.
Gunmen kill 16 members of Shia family in Iraq
Gunmen shot dead 16 members of the same Shia family before blowing up their two neighboring homes south of the Iraqi capital overnight, police and medics said.
Putin demands convincing proof of Syria chemical attack
President Vladimir Putin Wednesday suggested Russia could approve military strikes against the Syrian regime if the West presented watertight evidence of chemical weapons crimes but warned the use of force without UN approval would be an aggression.
Berlusconi ups pressure as Senate decision on expulsion nears
Allies of Silvio Berlusconi stepped up pressure on the shaky coalition government of Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta on Wednesday, threatening to bring it
down if the Senate votes to expel the former premier following his conviction for tax fraud.
McCain opposes Senate resolution on Syria
Sen. John McCain says he doesn't support the latest Senate resolution to authorize military force against Syria.
Bulgarian protesters demand government resigns
Hundreds of protesters rallied in front of Bulgaria's parliament on Wednesday, demanding the resignation of the Socialist-led government that they accuse of having murky links to in?uential business circles.
Rohani to participate in UN General Assembly meeting in New York
Iranian President Hassan Rohani is scheduled to attend the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this month, Foreign Minister
Mohammad Javad Zarif said.
Morteza Sarmadi appointed ?rst deputy foreign minister
In a move showing little signs of signi?cant change at the top of Irans diplomatic apparatus, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reshu?ed his team of deputies.
U.S. will fail to achieve its Syria goals: Qods Force chief
The commander of the Qods Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has said that the United States would fail to achieve any of its goals in Syria.
Syria has necessary military equipment to defend itself: Iran
The Iranian defense minister has said that Syria has the required military equipment to defend itself against a possible military action by the United States over the alleged use of chemical weapons by government forces in a recent attack on rebels ?ghting against the Syrian government.
Afghan refugee minister meets Iranian interior minister
Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli has said that the Islamic Republic considers neighboring Afghanistan as a friendly country with many cultural affinities.
Iranian parliament voices support for Syria
One hundred and seventy members of the Iranian parliament issued a statement on Wednesday, announcing support for Syrian brothers, saying they would make every effort to fight against injustice.
Russia to continue arms trade with Iran
A senior Russian o?cial says Moscow will continue its arms trade with the Islamic Republic of Iran as a key partner of Russia.
