Tehran TimesSyria attack could cost U.S. billions of dollars
As U.S. Congress and the public weigh the merits of a strike on Syria, two questions permeate the debate: At what cost? And where would the money come from?
Iran plans to quadruple annual goods transit
Iran plans to quadruple transit of goods to as much as 50 million tons per year, Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Abbas Akhoundi said on
Saturday.
U.S. exempts EU nations from Iran oil sanctions
The U.S. granted exemption from Iran sanctions to 10 European countries and Japan on Friday because all of them have signi?cantly reduced or halted
oil imports from the Islamic Republic.
HRW criticizes proposal for Bahrain-based pan-Arab human rights court
A Human Rights Watch o?cial has criticized an Arab League decision to set up a pan-Arab human rights court in Bahrain.
Outcome of war on Syria would be unpredictable: Iranian parliament speaker
Irans Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has warned against a U.S.-led military attack on Syria, saying the consequences of such a move will be unclear.
Kadkhodaei honored as man of trust and honesty
Abbasali Kadkhodaei, a former member of Guardian Council, was honored for his long and valuable services to the supervisory body.
Leader offers condolences over demise of Ayatollah Taheri Khorramabadi
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday o?ered his condolences over the demise of Ayatollah Seyyed Hassan Taheri Khorramabadi, a member of the Assembly of Experts.
One killed in attack on Iranian consulate in Afghanistan
At least one person was killed as clashes broke out on Saturday between the police and protesters who had attacked the Iranian consulate in the western Afghan city
of Herat, Press TV reported.
Iran releases Indian oil tanker detained in August
Iran has released an Indian crude oil tanker that was detained last month over pollution concerns, an Indian shipping o?cial said on Saturday, ending a dispute between the countries that have historically had strong trade ties, Reuters reported.
Iran denies planning revenge strikes if U.S. hits Syria
Iran has denied news reports that it has ordered Shia militia groups in Iraq to attack U.S. interests in Baghdad if it takes military action against Syria.
Director of Martyrs Foundation and Veterans Affairs appointed
In a decree issued on Saturday, Iranian President Hassan Rohani appointed Mohammad Ali Shahidi as director of the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans A?airs.
U.S., EU see new hope for Iran nuclear talks
The European Union and the U.S. are moving closer to resuming international talks with Iran on its nuclear program, buoyed by recent changes in Tehrans leadership, o?cials said on Friday, Reuters reported.
U.S. sanctions companies, individuals for Iran oil deals
The United States has placed sanctions on six individuals and four businesses for helping the government of Iran remain involved in global oil deals, Reuters quoted the U.S. Treasury as saying on Friday.
Rafsanjani denies statements attributed to him on sarin gas use in Syria
Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Saturday that the use of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical weapons, by any individual, group, or government is condemned and forbidden.
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EU: No strike on Syria before UN report
European foreign ministers on Saturday endorsed a clear and strong response to a chemical weapons attack that strongly points to the Syrian government, but they urged the US to delay possible military action until UN inspectors report their findings.
UNHCR evaluates cooperation with Iran as positive
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), also known as the UN Refugee Agency, is a United Nations agency mandated to protect and support refugees at the request of a government or the UN itself and assists in their voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement to a third country.
2nd living creature to be sent into space
Director of Iran Space Agency (ISA) Hamid Fazeli said on Saturday the country will send the second living creature into the space by late October.
Nuclear disarmament must be followed up seriously
Irans deputy ambassador to the UN has stressed the importance of prioritizing global nuclear disarmament, saying the objective must be pursued rigorously.
Muslim women gathering kicks off in Tehran
The first congress of the International Union of Muslim Women was held in Tehran on Saturday with the participation of 60 foreign guests from state-owned and private sectors from 30 Muslim countries.
Foreign Ministry will submit anti-piracy plan to UN
The Foreign Ministry is due to submit a plan to the UN to set up an international anti-piracy organization, an Iranian Navy commander said.
Russia lauds Tehrans readiness for nuclear talks
Russia has hailed Irans preparedness to resume talks with the P5+1 group of world powers to address the Wests concerns over its nuclear energy program.
1 killed in raid on Iran consulate in Afghanistan
At least one person has been killed and five others wounded in the western Afghan province of Herat following clashes between the police and protesters attacking the Iranian Consulate there.
National dialog only way to settle Syria crisis
Irans Ambassador to France Ali Ahani underscored that the only way out of the bloodshed in Syria is encouraging all sides involved in the crisis to partake in national dialog, warning that any form of military intervention in the Muslim country will have dire consequences for the entire region.
Syria retaliation report in western paper baseless
The spokesman for Irans UN mission in New York has dismissed as baseless recent accusations leveled in a US media outlet against the Islamic Republic.
Major general Safavi misquoted on Syria
The office of Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, dismissed as baseless some media reports alleging that the Iranian general has warned to strike Washingtons regional allies if the US attacks Syria.
