Iran DailyAsias Iran crude import up in Nov.
Asian imports of Iranian crude climbed above 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in November, after dropping to a one-year trough below that level in the previous month, as higher seasonal demand during winter boosted purchases.
Saudis project largest deficit in 2015
Saudi Arabia announced a 2015 budget with a huge deficit on Thursday as the worlds largest crude exporter begins to feel the impact of its own decision not to shore up oil prices.
Kurdish official: Iran plays key role in anti-terrorism fight
Iran is the most influential country in the Middle East, playing an effective role in settling regional issues, particularly the crises stemming from terrorism, the deputy leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Barham Salih said.
Russias new military doctrine lists NATO, US as major threats
Russia adopted an updated version of its military doctrine, which reflects the emergence of new threats against its national security. NATO military buildup and American Prompt Global Strike concept are listed among them.
US drone attacks kill seven in Pakistan
A suspected US drone fired missiles at two compounds in Pakistans North Waziristan tribal region Friday, killing at least seven people, while security forces killed the alleged planner of the deadly recent attack on a school, Pakistani officials said.
Irans population put at 78m
Irans population has increased to 78 million while over two million Iranians are residing abroad, head of the Irans Civil Registration Organization Mohammad Nazemi Ardakani said on Friday.
Iran link to pope shooting strongly denied
Iran has strongly rejected claims by Mehmet Ali Agca that late Iranian Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini ordered him to assassinate Pope John Paul II.
Iran, UAE to boost consular cooperation
Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular and Parliamentary Affairs Hassan Qashqavi on Thursday stressed the importance of consular cooperation with the United Arab Emirates.
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Iran stages large-scale drill
The Iranian Army on Friday concluded the second phase of its six-day major military exercis- es codenamed Mohammad Rasou- lallah (Mohammad, the Messenger of God) in the countrys south.
Asian imports of Iran crude rise above 1 million bpd in November
Asian imports of Iranian crude climbed above 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in November, after dropping to a one- year trough below that level in the previous month, as higher seasonal demand during winter boosted purchases.
Kurdish offensive against ISIL gains momentum
An o?ensive by Kurdish Peshmerga forces to retake territory from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group in northwestern Iraq is gaining momentum.
U.S. drone strike kills 3 in Afghanistans Logar
A U.S. drone strike killed at least three civilians in Afghanistans troubled southeastern province of Logar.
Public wont let Washington sweep CIA torture under the rug
The Obama administration wont be able to throw the torture issue under the table, as the U.S. Senate report on the CIAs detention and interrogation program has sparked a global public outcry, the Russian Foreign Ministrys human rights ombudsman told RT.
Iran spares no effort in helping Iraqis: Larijani
Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has said that Iran has always stood beside the Iraqi people in di?cult days and spares no e?ort in helping them.
Iran condemns terrorist act in Iraq
On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham strongly con- demned terrorist act in south of Baghdad.
Iran test-?res suicidal drones in drills
Commander of the Iranian Armys Ground Forces Ahmadreza Pourdastan has announced that the armed forces have, for the ?rst time, test-?red suicidal drones during the Mohammad Rasoulallah military drills which started on Thurs- day, IRNA reported on Friday.
Iranian border guards arrest 3 major terror leaders
Intelligence Minister Seyyed Mahmoud Alavi has announced that Iranian border guards have arrested three terrorist leaders who were trying to illegally enter Iran.
West will be responsible for any setback in nuclear talks: cleric
The West should be held accountable if the nuclear negotiations between Iran and the 5+1 group fail, the interim Friday Prayers leader of Tehran says.
