Tehran, December 13, The Iran Project – Ceremonies of National Day of Students across Iranian universities, President Rouhani visit to Mashhad and mourning rituals of Iranian Muslims across the country to mark the passing anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan (AS) and Imam Reza (AS), dominated Iran’s media outlets in the past week (Dec.7-Dec.13).
Politics
All Iranian authorities should be accountable: Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says all Iranian authorities, without any exception, should be held accountable to the nation based on their responsibilities.
Iran, P5+1 agree draft resolution on possible military dimension issue
Iran’s Ambassador to the UN Gholam Ali Khoshrou has submitted to the world body an updated version of a resolution based on President Hassan Rouhani’s proposal for the World Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE).
The head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) said with the withdrawal of Turkey from the Russian market, Iranian goods can be the best replacement for the Turkish ones.
Gas flow from Iran to Turkey has returned to normal after a temporary fall in pressure at a dispatching station, officials from the two countries say.
The latest market data show that Iran has replaced Kuwait as the fifth largest oil supplier to India.
Commander says Iran ready to boost naval cooperation with friendly countries
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari voiced the country’s preparedness to expand its collaborations with other countries in a bid to secure peace and stability in international waters.
Iran army to stage anti-terrorism maneuver: Commander
The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces will stage “anti-terrorism” military exercises outside Tehran in coming days, the forces’ commander says.
Iran intends to buy Russia’s T-90 tanks
Brig. Gen. Ahmad Reza Pourdastan, the commander of Iran’s Army Ground Force, said that Iran has plans to buy Russia-developed T-90 tanks and Iranian military experts would be sent to Russia to sign the contracts with Moscow.
Society
Ministers from Iran and Finland explored avenues for the promotion of mutual cooperation in science and technology.
Millions mark Prophet’s passing anniversary in Mashhad
Millions of Muslims have gathered in Iran’s holy city of Mashhad to mark the passing anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and martyrdom of Imam Hassan (PBUH), the second Shia Imam.
Swine flu outbreak nears Tehran as Iran death toll tops 40
Pardisan Park is host to two Asiatic cheetahs
Last winter two Asiatic cheetahs, Delbar and Koshki, were transferred to a preserved area in Pardisan Park, northwestern Tehran.
Regional Affairs
Syria’s Assad blasts Turkey as ‘only lifeline’ of Daesh
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says Turkey serves as the “only lifeline” for Daesh terrorists, censuring Ankara for its engagement in illegal oil transactions with the Takfiri group.
Putin: ‘Immediately destroy’ any threat in Syria
President Vladimir Putin issues his strongest message yet to Russian troops in Syria, saying any targets threatening his country’s forces must be immediately destroyed.
Iraq asks UN Security Council to urge Turkey to leave its soil
Iraq’s representative to the United Nations insistently asked the UN Security Council (UNSC) to urge Turkey to leave its soil immediately and unconditionally.
Iran ready to help resolve Turkey-Russia tensions: First VP
Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says the recent escalation of tensions between Moscow and Ankara over Turkey’s downing of a Russian jet is worrisome, expressing Tehran’s readiness to help settle the dispute.
Syrian army destroys terrorist ‘Lifeline’ to Turkey in Aleppo province
The Syrian army has continued its “swift” and “precise” offensive in the key province of Aleppo, freeing more villages, destroying terrorists and militant infrastructure, as well as clearing improvised explosive devices in liberated areas, the SANA news agency reported, citing an unnamed military source.