President Rouhani: Conditions optimal for deepening ties with Iraq
Speaking on Saturday in a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Iraq, the President described relations between the two countries close and historical and said, Relations between Iran and Iraq have been growing for centuries.
Zarif derides Trump dmin. over contradictory claims against Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo would make any contradictory claims against Iran as the occasion may demand to either demonize the Islamic Republic or push for regime change in the country.
US to designate elite Iranian force as terrorist organization
The United States is expected to designate Irans elite Revolutionary Guards Corps a foreign terrorist organization, three U.S. officials told Reuters, marking the first time Washington has formally labeled another countrys military a terrorist group.
Iran expands evacuations as rains worsen floods
Iran moved on Saturday to evacuate more towns and villages threatened by floods after continued rain in the southwest of the country, state television reported, as the nationwide toll from the flooding reached 70.
IRGC choppers conduct 105 sorties to help flood victims
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force helicopters have so far conducted 105 sorties in relief and rescue operations in flood-hit areas across Iran, a senior commander of the IRGC Ground Force Airborne Unit said.
France to provide aid for flood-stricken regions of Iran
The Foreign Ministry of France announced that the country will send an emergency humanitarian aid shipment to Iran to mitigate the effects of floods which have hit several provinces of Iran in the past few days.