Iran Daily

US not respecting international law, treaties
President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday lambasted the US �unilateralism�, saying the current US administration has no respect �for almost all� international treaties and law.

Macron�s popularity at record lows
The popularity of French President Emmanuel Macron has hit its lowest level since the start of his term, according to a major tracker poll published on Sunday, with just 29 percent of respondents satisfied with his leadership.

UK�s Labour backs new election over Brexit impasse
Britain�s opposition Labour Party prefers a new election to a second referendum on Brexit, its leader said on Sunday, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May whose plans for a deal with the EU have hit an impasse.

OPEC, Russia rebuff Trump�s call for immediate boost to oil output
OPEC member Saudi Arabia and its biggest oil-producer ally outside the group, Russia, ruled out on Sunday any immediate, additional increase in crude output, effectively rebuffing US President Donald Trump�s calls for action to cool the market.

Ahvaz terror attack draws international condemnations
International condemnations poured in after a terrorist attack during a military parade in southwestern Iran on Saturday killed 25 people and wounded more than 60 others.

Iraq appreciates Iran�s support for its integrity
Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi said on Sunday that Iraq appreciates Iran�s support for its national sovereignty and integrity.

Iran slams West�s �unacceptable� double standards over fighting terrorism
Iran�s deputy foreign minister criticized the West�s �unacceptable� double standards over fighting terrorism after an attack by a terrorist group claimed the lives of 25 people in Iran�s southwestern city of Ahvaz on Saturday.

Tehran Times

Persian Gulf Star Refinery�s daily output to reach 40m liters
Iran�s Persian Gulf Star Refinery (PGSR)�s daily gasoline output will reach 40 million liters by the end of current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2019) once the third phase of the refinery is complete, according to Soroush Ziglari, the operation director of the refinery.

Tehran summons European, Emirati envoys over Ahvaz terror act
The Foreign Ministry of Iran has summoned ambassadors of the Netherlands and Denmark as well as charge d�affaires of
the British embassy in Tehran after terrorists with alleged links to the European countries carried out attacks during a military parade in the southwestern city of Ahvaz on Saturday, Press TV reported.

Turkish-backed militants accept Idlib deal, but reject disarmament
Turkish-backed militants have rejected laying down their arms or surrendering the territory under their control in Syria�s
Idlib Province after Russia and Turkey said they had agreed to set up a buffer zone in the region.

Possible Democratic takeover of the House unlikely to change Trump�s Iran policy: Zonis
Professor of international political economy believes U.S. foreign policy is largely the prerogative on the President and his Secretary of State so possible Democratic takeover of the House is unlikely to change Trump�s policy towards Iran.

Iran�s literacy rate up to 97%
The rate of literacy among Iranians between 10-49 years has reached 96 percent and also the population aged 10-29 years is reported to have a literacy rate of over 97 percent, Education Minister Mohammad Bat�haei has said.

Ahvaz terror attack victims in hospital
A number of those who sustained injuries during a terror attack in Ahvaz on Saturday morning are still in hospital.

Iran to track down terrorists anytime, anywhere: military chief
Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Hossein Baqeri on Sunday denounced the terrorist attack in Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan province, saying Iran will track down the criminals behind the attack anytime and anywhere in the world.

U.S. blackmailing regional countries to sell more arms to them: Larijani
Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that the U.S. has been blackmailing the regional countries to sell more arms to them through a demonization of Iran and finally help Israel to find control over them.

U.S. uses terrorism as a tool to advance policies: Qassemi
Terrorism is a strategic tool for the United States to advance its macro-policies in the world, Iran�s Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Sunday, responding to an annual State Department report which named Iran �the leading state sponsor of terror.�

Countries denounce terrorist attack in Ahvaz
A number of countries have denounced or offered condolences over a terrorist attack which on Saturday targeted military personnel and civilians in Ahvaz, southwest Iran.

Iran to make U.S. regret, Rouhani says
President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that the Iran is ready to confront the U.S. and make Washington regret for exiting the 2015 nuclear agreement and reimposing sanctions on Iran.