Thursday 7 March 2019 - 23:07
Story Code : 339574
Weekly report: Iran has new plans to foil US sanctions, needs no deal
Politics
Iran urges Pak Govt to answer for Zahedan terror attack
Iran Majlis (Parliament) speaker called on the Pakistani government to stand accountable for the recent terror attack in Iran which was designed and carried out from inside the Pakistan territory.
Rouhani arrives in Hormozgan province
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrived at Bandar Lengeh Airport some minutes ago to pay a visit to the southern Iranian province.
Leader orders 20pc of oil export income to go to National Fund: Speaker
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has ordered 20 percent of oil exports revenues to go to the National Development Fund of Iran, Majlis (Parliament) speaker announced here on Sunday.
FM Zarif slams White House policies toward JCPOA, Europe
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized US administration policies as regard walking away from Iran nuclear deal and its pressures on Europe to breach its commitments under UNSC resolutions.
Leaders Military Aide: Pakistan, ISI should account for terrorist attack against IRGC
Military Aide to the Iranian Supreme Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi slammed Saudi Arabia for supporting the terrorist groups acting against Iran, and said Pakistan and its Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) should account for the recent suicide attack on IRGC in Southeastern Iran.
Zarif rejects Mike Pences anti-Iran remarks as Ridiculous
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif rejected accusations of antisemitism leveled against Iran by US Vice President Mike Pence, saying the Islamic Republic has always supported the Jews but it is opposed to Zionism.
Zarif defends Iran missile program in Munich security confab
Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif strongly defended Irans missile program and slammed the West for selling weaponry and having dual standard regarding the human rights issue in the interview section of Munich Security Conference on Sunday.
Iran presents new Fateh submarine armed with cruise missile: TV
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday inaugurated a new domestically-built submarine armed with cruise missiles, Press TV reported.
Iran among top 11 countries in building submarines: official
Iran is among top 11 countries of the world which have achieved the technology of building submarines, said the head of Marine Industries Organization of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics.
Inauguration of major projects in Iran very painful for enemies: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that it is very painful for enemies to see that Iran has managed to inaugurate major national projects despite harshest sanctions.
Enemies cannot hurt Iranian nation: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the fact that millions of people celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Revolution, once again proved that the enemies cannot hurt the Iranian nation.
Ayatollah Khamenei highlights failure of Warsaw conference
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described the failure of a recent anti-Iran conference held by the US and its allies in Poland as a sign of the enemys weakness, saying the US is gripped by a whole host of troubles, including social and economic woes.
Larijani leaves Tehran for Beijing
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani departed for China on Monday to hold talks with senior officials of the East Asian country in various fields of mutual interest.
S. Arabia father-in-law of regional, intl Takfiri terrorism: Spox
Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi described Saudi Arabia as father-in-law of Takfiri terrorism in the region and world, saying that Saudi government which is origin of organized terrorism lacks authority to accuse others of supporting terrorism.
Ahead of Saudi visit, China seeks deeper trust with Iran
China wants to deepen strategic trust with Iran, the Chinese governments top diplomat told Irans foreign minister on Tuesday, days before Saudi Arabias crown prince visits Beijing, underscoring Chinas difficult Middle East balancing act.
Intelligence min.: Iran wont leave terror attack on IRGC border guards unanswered
Irans Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi said that security forces of the country will respond to terrorists behind Wednesdays attack as this is what the nation expects.
Guardian Council spokesman: Iran Expediency Council likely to approve CFT, Palermo bills
The Guardian Council Spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaei says that Palermo and CFT bills, which have already gained the approval of Iranian Parliament but have been rejected by Guardian Council, will also be approved by the mediating body Expediency Council.
Veep: Promoters of Iranophobia in Warsaw disgraced
First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said on Tuesday that Warsaw meeting was aimed at spreading Iranophobia with the help of the US and Israel, but promoters of Iranophobia were disgraced.
Pakistan should know Saudi govt is transient: Top advisor
Military advisor to Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution slammed Pakistan Intelligence Organizations backing for terrorists, saying that Pakistan is a neighbor of Iran but it should know that Saudi government will not last.
Rouhani says Iran-US tensions are at a maximum
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that tensions between Tehran and Washington were at a maximum rarely seen in the decades-long contentious relations of the two countries.
Chinese president meets Irans parliament speaker
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with visiting Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Iran will not rule out possibility of military conflict with Israel
Irans Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif accused Israel of engaging in adventurism with its bombing campaigns in Syria and said he could not rule out the possibility of a military conflict between the countries.
Iran unveils 5 new energy, material achievements
Irans Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami unveiled 5 successful industrial and research achievements of the Energy Sources Development Organization (ESDO) on Wednesday.
Gen. Soleimani cautions pakistan to stop terrorists along borders with Iran
Commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Qassem Soleimani warned the Islamabad government to stop cross-border attacks by the terrorists based in neighboring Pakistan.
Iran kicks off large-scale naval drill in Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman
Iranian naval forces on Friday started a massive three-day drill, codenamed Velayat 97, in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
Fateh submarine, Sahand destroyer showcased at Velayat-e 97 drills
The Fateh (conqueror) submarine and Sahand destroyer both indigenized were used in Velayat-e 97 drills for the first time.
Global watchdog gives Iran until June to strengthen anti-money laundering rules
Iran has until June to fix its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing rules or face increased international scrutiny of its banks, a global watchdog said on Friday.
Iran monitoring regional threats with full alert: Official
Iranian army is vigilantly monitoring all threats in the region, Deputy Commander of the Islamic Republic Army for Coordination Affairs said.
Zarif: Staying in JCPOA or not depends on public will
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday that staying in JCPOA or not depends on public demand.
Iran still holding up its end of nuclear deal, IAEA report shows
Iran has remained within the key limits on its nuclear activities imposed by its 2015 deal with major powers despite growing pressure from newly reimposed U.S. sanctions, a report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog showed on Friday.
Iran launches 3 cruise missiles in Velayat-97 wargame
Three cruise missiles were shot from coastal launchers in the second day of Velayat 97? wargame which is underway in the Sea of Oman on Friday.
Iran proves its power dedicated to peace, security: Hatami
Iran has proved that its power is aimed at establishing peace, security and stability in the region, said the Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami.
Rouhani to Trump: Countries building wall around themselves destined to fail
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that countries which build walls around themselves will be destroyed from inside and will achieve no progress.
Iran has plans to neutralize US oil sanctions: Top official
Iran has devised initiatives to foil the US sanctions on its oil exports, Secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said, noting that the country has multiple ways to sell its crude.
Iran to become fully offensive if enemy dares to wage war: Commander
Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Lieutenant Commander Brigadier General Hossein Salami highlighted Irans preparedness to counter foreign threats and said if enemies dare to attack the Islamic Republic, the country will become fully offensive.
Iranian DM dismisses US claims of defeating ISIL as lie
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami described the US claims of withdrawing its forces from Syria after defeating the ISIL as a lie, stressing that efforts by Iran and its allies annihilated the terrorist group.
Navy flies drones in war game
The Iranian Navy flew patrol, reconnaissance and bomber drones during an ongoing war game in the countrys southern waters.
MI6 chief makes secret Israel visit to discuss Iran nuclear program: Report
The head of Britains foreign spy agency MI6 has reportedly made a secret visit to Tel Aviv and exchanged views with Israeli intelligence officials on Irans nuclear activities.
Iranian official predicts further withdrawal of US from region in 2019
Secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council highlighted the US failure to form a regional coalition against the Islamic Republic, predicting that America would have to pull its forces out of more regions in the Middle East in 2019.
Economy
Rouhani inaugurates phase III of Persian Gulf Star Refinery
President Rouhani launched phase III of Bandar Abbas Gas Condensate Refinery (also called the Persian Gulf Star Refinery) and a project to enhance productivity of Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery on Monday.
Iran says self-sufficient in gasoline production -state TV
Iran has become self-sufficient in gasoline production, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said on Monday after inauguration of the third phase of the Persian Gulf Star Refinery in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas.
Iranian Parliament approves $5bn loan from Russia
The lawmakers in Iranian Parliament have given permission to the government to take a $5bn loan from Russia to allow ownership of capital assets.
Iran central bank welcomes FATFs extended deadline to complete reforms
Hours after the anti-money laundering body FATF extended the deadline for Iran until June 2019 to complete reforms, the Central Bank of Iran issued a statement welcoming the move.
Trump to be surprised by Irans response to sanctions: Zarif
Irans Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehrans measures to cushion the impact of US sanctions against the country will take US President Donald Trump by surprise.
Regional Affairs
US pressing Persian Gulf states to keep Syria isolated: sources
The United States is lobbying Persian Gulf states to hold off restoring ties with Syria, including the UAE which has moved closer to Damascus to counter the influence of its rival Iran, five sources told Reuters.
American and Israeli-made weapons left behind by terrorists found in Damascus Countryside
In the process of continuing work to secure the liberated areas in Damascus Countryside, the authorities found large quantities of weapons and ammunition including US and Israeli-made rockets.
Trump administration selling US nuclear secrets to Saudi: Report
A New report from Democrats in the US House of Representatives concluded that the Trump administration is selling US nuclear secret to Saudis.
Aoun rejects US claims about Hezbollahs clout on Lebanon govt.
Lebanese President Michel Aoun has strongly dismissed latest allegations by the US ambassador to the Arab country that the Hezbollah resistance movement is now wielding more influence on the Beirut government.
Society
Iran seeking Chinese expertise for fighting SDSs
Iran is going to use Chinas expertise on tackling sand and dust storms (SDSs) and take steps to halt the external SDS hotspots affecting southeastern and southwestern parts of the country, head of the national working group on SDSs has said.
UNICEF to invest in tech startups
The UNICEF Innovation Fund is set to make up to $100,000 equity-free investments in early stage (seed) technology startups that have the potential to benefit humanity.
2 terrorist groups busted west of Iran
Intelligence Ministry said on Thursday that two terrorist groups, which were to plant bombs and take mischievous acts in Kurdestan Province, were identified and arrested.
Pres. Rouhani visits exhibition of knowledge-based firms achievements
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani visited the exhibition of scientific and technological achievements of knowledge-based companies in Pardis Technology Park on Sat. Feb. 23.
Ayatollah Momen passes away after long battle with disease
Renowned Islamic scholar Ayatollah Mohammad Danesh Zadeh Qomi (Momen), who was a jurist member of Irans Guardian Council, has passed away after a months-long struggle with disease.
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