US sanctions Iran for alleged oil shipping to Syria
IRNA – The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned 9 individuals and entities for the so-called…
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Zangeneh appoints new NPC CEO
SHANA – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh has appointed Behzad Mohammadi as the new CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC).…
Iran to set up anti-sanctions office at its economy ministry
MNA – Mohammadreza Pourebrahimi, the Chairman of Iran’s Parliament Economic Committee, says a think tank will be formed at the Ministry of…
Trump under bipartisan fire over backing MbS after Khashoggi killing
Press TV – American lawmakers have blasted US President Donald Trump for siding with Saudi leaders and refusing to blame Crown Prince…
Exports to Qatar drop 11% in volume, rise 44% in value
MNA – Iran’s exports to Qatar have dropped 11% in volume and increased by 44% in value in the first seven months…
Turkey, U.S. discussed return of jailed Halkbank executive: Turkey minister
Reuters – Turkey and the United States have discussed returning a jailed executive from state-owned lender Halkbank to Turkey where he can…
Iran English language newspaper headlines on Wednesday, 21-11-2018
Iran Daily Suicide bombing in Kabul kills dozens Dozens of people were killed in a powerful suicide bomb blast that targeted a…
Iran stays in nuclear deal, but different scenarios could be considered – Envoy
Sputnik – Tehran will certainly continue to fulfil its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for now, but various scenarios…
Iranian destroyer to be dispatched to high seas
IRNA – Sahand destroyer will be dispatched to missions at the Sea of Oman and the high seas as it is going…
Iran FM spox details UK foreign secretary’s trip to Iran
MNA – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has detailed the yesterday’s visit to Tehran by the British Foreign Secretary Jeremy…
Zarif condemns US president’s shameful statement on Saudi crimes
Press TV – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has denounced a statement by US President Donald Trump that Washington will stand…
Ansari, de Mistura discuss new Syria peace talks
IRNA – Senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Jaberi-Ansari and UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura discussed programs of new…
Iranian jobs go as U.S. sanctions start to bite
Reuters |Bozorgmehr Sharafedin: Tamnoush, an Iranian company that makes fizzy drinks, has shut down its production line after 16 years and laid…
US will remain steadfast partner of Saudi Arabia to ensure Israel’s interests: Trump
Press TV – President Donald Trump has said Washington intends to remain a steadfast partner of Saudi Arabia to ensure interests of…
Terrorist blast in Kabul aimed at sowing sectarian discord: Iran
Press TV – Iran has denounced a “heinous” terrorist attack on a religious celebration in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul, saying it is…
Iran urges Pakistan to boost security along borders
IRNA – A senior Iranian official on Tuesday urged the Pakistani officials to boost security in the joint border line. Pakistan should…
Iran national football team draws friendly vs Venezuela
MNA – The Iranian national football team drew 1-1 versus the national football team of Venezuela in a friendly match in Qatar.…
JCPOA shows Iran’s legitimacy in intl. level: Falahatpisheh
MNA – Chairman of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iranian Parliament said that the JCPOA is not merely a nuclear…
Explorers claim they found Noah’s Ark on top of mountain in Iran
New York Post – Noah’s Ark has been discovered on top of a mountain in Iran after petrified wooden beams were found…
Iran remains key balancing force at Astana Process: Australian prof.
Tasnim – A senior professor and political analyst based in Australia praised Iran’s role in the Syria peace process and said Tehran…
Trump has an affinity for Mohammed bin Salman: Analyst
Press TV – US President Donald Trump does not want to blame Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s…
Upcoming Khashoggi murder recordings will shake world: Report
Press TV – A Turkish daily says the audio recordings related to the gruesome murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi –…
Europe struggling to set up trading vehicle for Iran: Iran foreign minister
Reuters – European countries are finding it difficult to set up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to allow non-dollar trade with Iran,…
Iranian foreign minister calls Russia great trade and political partner
TASS – Russia is a great trade and political partner for Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in an interview…
MP urges Muslims to practice unity, amity to frustrate enemies
MNA – Iran’s First Deputy Parliament Speaker Masoud Pezeshkian said that if Muslims maintain unity and amity with one another, no power…
Photos: Harvesting saffron in Torbat-e Heydarieh
ISNA | Alireza Masoumi: South Khorasan province is considered as the largest saffron producing region in Iran. Saffron is mainly cultivated in…
Alipour tops IFSC World Ranking in 2018
MNA – Iranian speed climber Reza Alipour seats top at the latest 2018 World Ranking (WR) published by International Federation of Sport…
S. Korea to continue trade ties with Iran: Envoy
IRNA – South Korean Ambassador to Iran Ryu Jeong-hyun hailed Tehran-Seoul diplomatic ties dating back to 1962, saying that the two countries…
Iran, Russia to open talks on purchase of passenger planes
FNA – Tehran and Moscow are due to hold talks on buying Russian-made passenger planes, an official said on Monday. “The Ninth…
Research finds 70% of Israeli politicians’ statements false; Netanyahu on top
FNA – A new study revealed that more than 70 percent of statements by senior Israeli politicians are false, putting Prime Minister…
52 Palestinian children killed by Israel since beginning of 2018, says rights group
Press TV – A renowned children rights NGO says the Israeli military troopers have shot and killed more than 50 Palestinian children…
Iranian, Pakistani universities sign MoU to promote cooperation
IRNA – Payame Noor University of Iran and Pakistan’s University of Punjab have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation especially…
Iran’s 7-months trade volume stands at $53 bn
MNA – Iran’s non-oil trade with other countries in the first seven months of the current fiscal year (March 21- Oct. 22)…
British FM describes Iran’s role in solving Yemen crisis as crucial
IRNA – British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt described Iran’s role in solving Yemeni crisis as significant saying he held talks with Foreign…
Iraqi Kurdistan not to abandon Iran under sanctions: Kurdish official
MNA – Chairman of Iraqi Exporters and Importers Union in Kurdistan Sheikh Mustafa Abdul Rahman says the Iraqi Kurdistan will help Iranian…
Iranophobia, longstanding addiction of US amb. to UN
MNA – The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN has lashed out at anti-Iran accusations made by…
Rouhani: Go’vt abiding by commitments regarding Orumieh Lake
IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that the Government of Prudence and Hope adheres to commitments regarding Orumieh Lake, as…
Rouhani: Free zones play crucial role in sanctions era
IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani recalled various capacities of the free trade and industrial zones, saying that the zones play a crucial…
Russia could help Iran make its economy crypto – Pundit
Sputnik – The Russian Association of Crypto-Industry and Blockchain (RACIB) has signed a cooperation agreement with Iran Blockchain Labs – one of…
It is now Europe’s turn to fulfill commitments: Iran envoy
IRNA – Terming US sanctions against Iran as ‘unfair’, Iranian Ambassador to Italy Hamid Bayat said ‘The US intends to target our…