29 Mar 2024
Monday 15 February 2016 - 10:05
Story Code : 201688

Iran English language newspaper headlines on Monday, 15-02-2016

Iran Daily
 
Leader calls for independent states closer ties
Leader of Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday called for closer ties among independent states for tackling wars and terrorism in the world.

 
UN: Civilian casualties in Afghanistan hit record high
Civilian casualties of the war in Afghanistan rose to record levels for the seventh year in row in 2015, as violence spread across the country in the wake of the withdrawal of most international troops, the United Nations reported on Sunday.

 
EU raps British arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Britain faces severe criticism from the European Parliament over its continued arms trade with Saudi Arabia amid growing evidence of the Arab states indiscriminate bombing of Yemen.

 
US-based insurance firm to cover Iran oil cargos
A US-based insurance company, which covers the global shipping industry, says it has obtained necessary authorization from US government to cover Iranian oil cargos transported by non-American companies.

 
Swiss president to visit Iran this month
President of the Swiss Confederation Johann Schneider-Ammann is slated to visit Iran late February at the head of a large economic delegation which will include representatives of 50 leading companies.

 
Damascus condemns Turkish shelling of northern Syria
The Syrian government condemned Turkeys shelling of Syrian territory, describing it as an attempt to raise the morale of terrorist groups.

 
Iran vows full advisory support in air defense for Syria
An Iranian commander affirmed on Sunday that the country will spare no effort to provide Syria with advisory assistance in the air defense field at the request of the Damascus government.

 
US banks have little access to Iran
US banks have little access to Iran, despite the lifting of sanctions on the Islamic Republic following the landmark Iranian nuclear deal, AFP reported.

 
Iran, France seek nuclear cooperation
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) unveiled plans for cooperation with France.

 
Ambassador: Rouhani to visit Turkey
President Hassan Rouhani will make an official visit to Turkey within the coming months, the Iranian Ambassador to Ankara Alireza Bigdeli announced.

 
Defense minister due in Russia for military talks
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan is to visit Russia to discuss ways to boost defense and military cooperation between the two countries.

 
Tehran Times
 
60-strong Iranian trade delegation in Germany
A 60-strong trade delegation from the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) arrived in Germany on Sunday.

 
Leader: Syrians, not Europe or U.S., must determine their fate
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama met Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Sunday afternoon during which the Leader raised the issue of regional conflicts and called for a national solution to the Syrian crisis.

 
Who is destabilizing Middle East?
In another act to destabilize the already tense Middle East region, the House of Saud Regime has sent warplanes to NATO-member Turkeys Incirlik air base.

 
Persian House in the limelight at Tehran tourism exhibit
Exhibitors from Iran and 16 other countries will gather at the 9th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition (TITE 2016), which will be held from February 16 to 19 with the main theme of Persian House.

 
Ghana calls Iran frontrunner in war on terror
President Hassan Rouhani has said that Africa has great status in Irans foreign policy, reiterating a position by the Islamic Republic that Tehran attaches importance to ties with African countries, especially Ghana.

 
FAO: Irans Oak and Buxus forests face great threats
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published its latest version of the Food Chain Crisis Early Warning Bulletin for the period January-March 2016, indicating that Dieback of oak and boxwood trees in the forests of Iran.

 
Iran downs Iraq at AFC Futsal Championship
Hossein Tayebi scored four times as Iran sent out another warning of their AFC Futsal Championship title credentials as they wrapped up top spot in Group B with a 13-2 thrashing of previously unbeaten Iraq at the Uzbekistan Stadium on Sunday.

 
Tehran duty bound to defend Palestinians, Larijani says
Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that Iran is religiously duty bound to defend the Palestinian people.

 
Electoral elections less than 50 cases: Judiciary
Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said in press conference on Sunday that electoral violations have been less than 50 cases.

 
Rouhani administration capable but not brave
Mohammad-Reza Bahonar, an outgoing MP with 28 years of service in the parliament (Majlis), has said the Rouhani administration has fared well in many areas, but has been conservative when it comes to practice, the Mehr news agency reported on Sunday.

 
Riyadh, Tehran choose Switzerland to handle mutual consular affairs
Switzerland will handle Saudi Arabias consular affairs in Iran and will facilitate Iranian pilgrims coming to the kingdom, Saudi Arabias foreign minister said on Sunday, Reuters reported.
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