Iran Daily


Iran dismisses US bluster, vows �roaring missiles� if threatened
Iran brushed aside on Saturday the United States� posturing as �threadbare� accusations against Iran aimed at scaring away investors.

US judge blocks Trump�s travel ban nationwide
A US federal judge ordered a temporary, nationwide halt to President Donald Trump�s ban on travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in the most severe legal blow to the controversial measure.

Romanians protest for fifth day over misconduct law
Romania�s biggest protests since communism were held for a fifth day Saturday with hundreds of thousands demonstrating against what they see as a government retreat on corruption.

China raps US over East China Sea remarks
The United States is putting regional stability in East Asia at risk, China said Saturday following remarks by America�s defense secretary that a US commitment to defend Japanese territory applies to an island group that China claims.

Iran starts major phase of defense maneuvers
Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) began the major phase of defense drills in the north-central Iranian province of Semnan.

Iran announces reciprocal response to US sanctions
Iran�s Foreign Ministry announced reciprocal response to the US move to impose sanctions on Tehran over its defensive missile program and spiritual support for Yemen�s Houthi fighters.

First homegrown ocean explorer launched
Iran�s first domestically-made oceangoing research vessel was launched in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday.


Tehran Times

Iran says ready if anything happens to nuclear deal
A top Iranian diplomat who was involved in nuclear talks with great powers has said Iran is ready if anything happens to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, commonly called the nuclear deal.

1st IPC tender slated for Feb. 15
Iran plans to hold the first tender for its new oil and gas contract model on February 15, ISNA quoted National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Managing Director Ali Kardor as saying on Saturday.

Iran�s response to JCPOA violation to be effective, immediate: advisor
Iran will give an �effective and immediate� response to a potential move by the United States to abandon its commitment to a multilateral nuclear deal with Iran, says an Iranian official. U.S.

Top Obama aide calls Trump administration�s threats against Iran �bluster�
A former top aide to ex- president Barack Obama says the new U.S. administration�s recent hostile posturing vis-�-vis Iran amounts to �bluster.�

Britain set for economic battle between strong growth and soaring prices
Economic growth got off to a strong start in 2017 with expansion in every sector, indicating that the economy�s steady performance since the Brexit referendum will continue unabated for now.

Bahraini regime forces attack protesters
Regime forces in Bahrain have clashed with people protesting in solidarity with prisoners and martyrs in the run-up to the sixth anniversary of a popular uprising in the country.

Trekking through Lut Desert
A line of backpackers are trekking through sand dunes in the Lut Desert, southeastern Iran, on February 3, 2017.

IRGC begins major aerial drills
The Aerospace Division of Iran�s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has started the major phase of defense exercises in the north-central Iranian province of Semnan.

Foreign Ministry: New U.S. sanctions is against UN Resolution 2231
Iran�s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Friday saying the U.S. move in imposing sanctions on 25 individuals and companies is illegitimate and contrary to the UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

U.S. judge blocks �unlawful� travel ban
U.S. District Judge James Robart upheld cases brought by two states, Washington and Minnesota, and granted an order effectively suspending the U.S. visa ban and called it �unlawful�.

VP shrugs off U.S. accusations, calls them �threadbare�
First Vice-President Es�haq Jahangiri said on Saturday that Iran does not care about �threadbare� accusations against Iran by the U.S.