Iran President’s son-in-law resigns after nepotism claims
AFP – Iran President Hassan Rouhani’s son-in-law resigned on Monday (Dec 17) just two days after his appointment as head of Iran’s…
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Spokesman denies China canceling investment plans in Iran
SHANA — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi denied rumors that Chinese investors had backed down on bankrolling projects in Iran’s oil…
Ex-FM: Iran waiting for Europe’s practical steps on SPV
FNA – Former Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Kamal Kharrazi underlined the need for the European Union to implement its promise to establish…
Iran oil exports: 8 waivers and the OPEC meeting
European Council on Foreign Relations | Sara Vakhshouri: Iran’s oil exports are likely to remain limited in 2019, with significant negative impact on…
Iran: Brexit not to affect JCPOA
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union would not have any impact on its…
Delusions, strategic mistake led Saudis to invade Yemen: Iran
Press TV – Iran says Saudi Arabia’s decision to invade Yemen is the result of the Riyadh regime’s “delusions” about its military…
Iran, Russia prevented Western interference in Syrian conflict settlement – Assad
TASS – President of Syria Bashar Assad praised efforts of Russia and Iran to restrain the Western interference in the process of…
Iran urges EU to press Washington on Airbus deliveries -ISNA
Reuters – Iran called on the European Union on Monday to press U.S. authorities to allow delivery of Airbus passenger aircraft purchased…
‘Europe holding nuclear deal hostage to corner Iran’
Press TV – Here is a rough reproduction of an editorial by Mohammad Safari, editor-in-chief of Iran’s Persian-lanuage Siasat-e-Rooz (Daily Politics) newspaper.…
Iranian general fatally shoots himself by accident
AP — The website of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is reporting that a general who fought in Syria and Iraq has allegedly accidentally…
China attempts to boost economic ties with Iran
MENAFN – China aims to boost its relations, particularly economic ones, with Iran, the assistant foreign minister of China told the Islamic…
Qatar Airways to launch flights to Iran’s Isfahan
Tasnim – Qatar Airways is going to start direct flights to Iran’s central city of Isfahan as of February 2019. According to…
Iran’s strategic position in region hinders any foreign encroachment: Khanzadi
MNA – Commander of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi hailed Iran’s strategic position in the region and the world, stressing that…
FM spox rejects claims of SPV only covering humanitarian products
MNA – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ghasemi said Mon. that the EU-Iran trade mechanism, aimed at bypassing US sanctions against Tehran, is not…
Iran Army Aviation to establish ‘Drone Group’: Commander
MNA – Iran Army Aviation (aka Havaniruz) is set to establish a separate unit for organizing its drone operations, the commander of…
Russian Iranologists expanding Tehran-Moscow ties
IRNA – Iran’s embassy in Russia hosted dozens of thinkers, Iranologists and professors of Persian language from different parts of Russia and…
Iran gov’t confident OPEC will reach deal on output cuts
Sputnik – Iranian officials say OPEC’s recent decision to cut output will reflect positively on the Islamic Republic’s economy, as Tehran is…
Assad, Iranian minister’s adviser discuss Syrian constitutional committee
Sputnik – Syrian President Bashar Assad and Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior adviser to the Iranian foreign minister, discussed on Sunday formation…
Foreign, intelligence ministries need to pursue issues of Iranians’ traveling to Georgia
MNA – Chairman of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iranian Parliament Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh said Sun. that Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Senior MP: Main terrorists behind Chabahar attack captured
FNA – The main culprits behind the December 6 terrorist attack on Iran’s Southeastern port city of Chabahar have been arrested, Chairman…
Central Bank eases currency rules for foreign trade
Financial Tribune – The Central Bank of Iran is ready to buy at negotiated rates the foreign currency of exporters whose earnings…
SPV delay to inflict bigger economic cost
Financial Tribune – The Special Purpose Vehicle, a dedicated non-dollar payment channel created by Europe to keep trade flowing with Iran in…
Parl. National Security Commission opposes suing FM Zarif in court
MNA – The spokesman of Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said Sun. the members of the Commission are opposed…
US sanctions hurt ordinary Iranians, don’t change Iran’s policy: FM Zarif
Press TV – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has once again reiterated the ineffectiveness of US sanctions with regard to causing…
Supreme Leader’s ‘Political Thinking’ published
IRNA – The latest work of the Cultural-Artistic Institute of Islamic Revolution Document Center titled ‘Political Thinking’ of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’…
Hatami: Leader’s guidance foils US plots in region
MNA – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s guidance neutralized US plots which…
Iranian VP stresses support for domestic knowledge-based companies
Tasnim – Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri highlighted the administration’s continued support for the country’s knowledge-based companies, which he said should be…
Iranian experts conduct C-check of first Airbus delivered after JCPOA: Official
Tasnim – CEO of Iran Air Farzaneh Sharafbafi said the country’s aviation experts have managed to conduct the C-check of the first…
Son-in-law of Iran president faces nepotism claims
AFP – The appointment of President Hassan Rouhani’s son-in-law as head of Iran’s geological survey has renewed accusations of nepotism and led…
Pakistan summons Iran envoy over militant attack near border
AP — Pakistan has lodged a protest with Iran over the killing of six paramilitary troops who were ambushed by militants while…
Enemies quit pinning hopes on military threats against Iran: Defense Minister
Tasnim – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said the enemies have become frustrated with the futility of threatening Iran with…
UK university tells Iranian student: go home and get tuition fees in cash
The Guardian – Iranian university students in the UK are facing suspension from their courses because of President Trump’s newly reimposed sanctions…
Iranian official leaves for Saudi Arabia to discuss next year Hajj
Tasnim – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization started an official visit to Saudi Arabia to hold talks with senior…
Iran beats Rick Perry to the punch in Iraq
Washington Examiner – Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s mission to Iraq this week may have been undermined by a delegation of Iranian advisers…
Iran optimistic about fresh efforts to end Yemeni crisis
MNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said Sun. that there is hope the new efforts undertaken by UN and some…
Iran urges consultations with Kazakhstan on regional security
Tasnim – In a congratulatory message to Kazakhstan on its National Day, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for constant consultations between Tehran…
Leader has complete mastery over security, defense issues: Army chief
MNA – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said Sunday that the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali…
Pres. Rouhani to submit next year’s budget bill to parl. in coming week
MNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will submit the budget bill for the next Iranian calendar year in 1398 (to start March…
Iranian foreign minister reiterates Tehran never sent arms to Houthis in Yemen
Sputnik – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has once again refuted allegations that Iran provides weapons to the Houthi movement in…
Iran president says Kish can link country to global economy
IRNA – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani in a meeting with the head of Kish Free Zone Organization called for promoting Iran’s southern…