Monday 24 September 2018 - 10:29
Story Code : 320428
Weekly report: Terrorist attack kills, injures dozens in southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz
Politics
Ayat. Khamenei attends 1st Muharram mourning ceremony
The first night of mourning ceremony on the martyrdom of Imam Hussain was held in presence of Ayatollah Khamenei at Imam Khomeinis Hosseinieh.
Putin highly regards Ayatollah Khameneis viewpoints
Senior Adviser to Iranian Leader, Ali Akbar Velayati, said on Sat. that Russian President Vladimir Putin attaches great deal of importance to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and his viewpoints.
Amano reiterates Irans compliance with JCPOA
Iran is implementing its nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA said IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano on Monday.
Tehran talking to Beijing about Chinese Muslims: Iran FM spokesman
Iran has always supported the Muslims in the world, said the spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday.
Iran says U.S. pullout from nuclear deal threatens regional peace
The U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal struck between Iran and major powers is doomed to seriously affect peace and security in the Middle East, Irans atomic chief said on Monday.
Russia-Turkey agreement helped prevent war in Syrian Idlib, Iranian FM says
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tuesday that thanks to the meetings and negotiations held in recent weeks, including the meeting of the Russian and Turkish leaders in Sochi, the war in the Syrian province of Idlib was prevented.
Zarif says his meetings with Kerry were public, pre-announced
Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif said that his meetings with US former Secretary of State John Kerry has been public, pre-scheduled and announced.
Iran after building small and medium-sized reactors
Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Ali Akbar Salehi, in a meeting with Director of the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA)Zhang Kejian emphasized cooperation on the construction of small and medium-sixed reactors in Iran.
U.S. seeking to negotiate a treaty with Iran: special envoy
The United States is seeking to negotiate a treaty with Iran that will cover both its ballistic missile and nuclear programs, the U.S. special envoy for Iran said on Wednesday ahead of U.N. meetings in New York next week.
American activist challenges speaker of think tank on Iran
US peace activist Medea Benjamin on Wednesday protested to Washingtons warmongering policies against Iran after a speech by head of US think tank Brian Hook.
Armed Forces begin parade in Pres. Rouhanis presence
The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran marked the beginning of the Sacred Defense Week by military parades in President Rouhanis presence.
Several casualties in terror attack on military parade in Ahvaz
Three people were killed and at least 20 people othersinjured in a terrorist attack on a military parade in Irans southern city of Ahvaz on Saturday, a provincial governor said.
Latest defensive achievements of Iranian Army unveiled
The Islamic Republic Armed Forces and Khatam ul-Anbiya airbase unveiled their latest defensive achievements on September 22 in a parade to mark the 38th anniversary of the beginning of the countrys eight years of war imposed by the Baath regime of Iraq.
Iran holds US, regional terror sponsors accountable for Ahvaz attack: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the Islamic Republic holds regional terror sponsors and their US masters responsible for the Saturday terrorist attack on a military ceremony in the southwestern city of Ahvaz.
ISIS claims Iran military parade attack, no evidence provided
Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack by gunmen on a military parade in southwestern Iran on Saturday, according to the groups Amaq news agency.
Ayatollah Khamenei orders probe into Ahvaz terror attack
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered the intelligence sectors to swiftly conduct an investigation into the terrorist attack in the southwestern city of Ahvaz which killed at least 25 people and injured 57 others.
President Rouhani heads to New York for 73rd UNGA session
President Hassan Rouhani left Tehran for New York on Sunday morning to attend the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) annual meetings.
Economy
Russias energy minister slams Washingtons sanctions on Iran as unproductive & wrong
There will be consequences as a result of the United States sanctions on Irans oil industry which are due to be re-imposed in November, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has said.
OPEC chief: Cartel must stay together as US sanctions Iran
OPEC must stick together for the good of the global economy as founding member Iran faces renewed U.S. sanctions, the head of the cartel said Tuesday though he did not address how an already-tight market will make up for the loss of Iranian supply.
Iran warns it will veto OPEC decisions harming its interests
Iran said it will veto any OPEC decision that harms the Islamic Republic and warned that some oil producers are trying to create an alternative suppliers forum that supports U.S. policies hostile to the government in Tehran.
VW rejects Trump envoys take on Iran pullout
Carmaker Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) rejected on Thursday a report suggesting it had decided against doing business in Iran after coming under pressure from Donald Trumps ambassador to Germany, saying its position on the country had not changed.
Iran removes limit on gold, foreign currency imports
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has eased currency rules and ordered the customs to allow merchants to bring foreign currency banknotes or gold into the country in a bid to curb further depreciation of the rial.
Regional Affairs
Russia, Turkey agree to create buffer zone in Syrias Idlib
The leaders of Turkey and Russia say they have agreed to create a demilitarized buffer zone to separate Syrian government troops from Takfiri militant groups in the northwestern province of Idlib, as Ankara seeks to prevent a full-scale operation by the Damascus government against thousands of terrorists in the militant-held region.
Iranian amb. to Baghdad, Iraqi PM advisor discuss recent developments
In a meeting on Monday, Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi and Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadis Advisor Walid al-Helli both condemned the last week attack on Irans consulate general in Basra.
Israels Netanyahu to speak to Russias Putin: Israeli diplomatic source
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin, an Israeli diplomatic source said on Tuesday, following the downing of a Russian plane over Syria.
Cholera outbreak in Yemen claims 9, including children
As many as nine people, including seven children, died from cholera in Yemen, according to Youssef Hadiri, the spokesman for the Health Ministry in Sanaa.
Nasrallah: Hezbollah in possession of precision rockets to Israels dismay
Hezbollahs leader has warned Israel of a fate it has never expected if it chooses to wage a new war, reminding the regime that the Lebanese resistance movement is now in possession of precision rockets to Tel Avivs dismay.
Society
$200m allotted to preserve natural resources
Irans Forests, Range and Watershed Management Organization has received a fund of $200 million from the National Development Fund of Iran, an official with the FRWMO said.
New iPhones available for pre-order in Iran at astronomical prices
Apples latest flagship iPhone series, XR and XS, have been put up for pre-order in Iran, but the prices are so astronomical that only the super rich can afford them!
Bus crash in Iran kills 21
A passenger bus crashed in Irans central province of Isfahan, killing 21 people and injuring more than 20 others.
Millions of Muslims to commemorate Day of Ashura
Millions of Muslim mourners begin the processions shortly after the sunrise on the Day of Tasua (the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram) and the following day which is Ashura, lining up in coordinated and orderly bands of passion plays and recitations of elegies which will continue until the evening.
President Rouhani rings bell for new school year
President Hassan Rouhani in a symbolic gesture rang the bell at a girls high school in downtown Tehran on Sunday to mark the first day of school year in Iran.
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