Iran amends law on stoning for adultery
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran has amended its internationally condemned law on stoning convicted adulterers to death to allow judges to impose a…
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Assad says Syria received first S-300 shipment
In interview with Al Manar, Assad says he won’t stop Syrian groups attacking Israel in order to liberate the Golan. Syria received…
Report: Hezbollah orders Hamas out of Lebanon
Eviction said due to Hamas support for Syria opposition forces, while Hezbollah allied with Syrian President Bashar Assad; Hamas, who were previously…
Iran’s non-oil exports hit 6.1 billion USD in two months
TEHRAN, May 30 (Xinhua) — Iran’s non-oil exports valued at 6. 137 billion U.S. dollars in the past two months according to…
Iran selected as Renault’s industrial agent in Mideast
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iran has been selected as Renault’s industrial agent in the Middle East, said Managing Director of Renault Pars Peiman Kargar.…
Iran urges dialog to end Syria unrest
Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says the crisis in Syria can be settled through dialog, warning that foreign military support for…
Iran Today: Presidential Election – Aref and Rezaei Go To The People
Presidential candidates Mohsen Rezaei and Mohammad Reza Aref have all stepped up their campaigns in recent days. The two candidates have appeared…
RPT-NEWSMAKER-Legal heat rises for Total’s ‘Big Moustache’ in Iran bribery case
May 29 (Reuters) – Total SA’s Christophe de Margerie, who faces a possible trial over alleged bribes in Iran, has been dogged…
Iran Felicitates Southern Lebanon’s Liberation Anniversary
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi felicitated the Lebanese leaders and people on the anniversary of the liberation of the…
OPEC TO MEET AMID IRAN-SAUDI TENSIONS
VIENNA (AP) — Once the symbol of oil dominance, OPEC faces new challenges as its members gather for a ministerial meeting this…
Qalibaf to return stability to Iran economy within two years
Presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says people are concerned about the management of domestic economy and he will return stability to the…
Hegemons’ domineering policy to fail: Ahmadinejad
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says hegemonic powers are trying in vain to spread their domination to the entire world. “Arrogant powers seek…
20-percent enrichment of uranium by Iran for civilian purposes: Jalili
Iran’s presidential candidate Saeed Jalili says Iran began the enrichment of uranium to the 20-percent purity for medical purposes when the West…
Argentine prosecutor claims Iran set up terrorist networks in Latin America
(Reuters) – An Argentine prosecutor accused Iran on Wednesday of establishing terrorist networks in Latin America dating back to the 1980s and said he…
Canada freezes trade with Iran over nuclear program, human rights
(Reuters) – Canada will freeze all remaining trade with Iran to protest the Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and its human rights record, Foreign Minister John…
U.S. to Ease Iran Sanctions on Laptops, Mobile Phones
President Barack Obama’s administration plans to lift U.S. trade sanctions that bar sales of consumer communications equipment and software to ordinary Iranians, according…
UN criticises Iran for excluding women candidates
AFP – Several UN experts on Wednesday criticised Iran’s decision to bar women from running in upcoming elections, saying the move violated international…
Foreign meddling complicates Syria crisis: Iran FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says foreign interference will further complicate the ongoing crisis which is gripping Syria. “The Islamic Republic…
France’s Total pays U.S. $398 million to settle Iran case
(Reuters) – French oil company Total (TOTF.PA) has agreed to pay $398 million to settle criminal and civil charges brought by the…
Aref pledges to reduce inflation, create jobs annually
Reformist presidential candidate Mohammad Reza Aref has criticized the high rate of inflation in Iran, pledging to fight unemployment and create jobs…
Gharazi pledges to form anti-inflation administration
Iranian presidential candidate Mohammad Gharazi says he will form an anti-inflation administration if he receives enough votes to win the June 14…
Iran going through critical days: Haddad-Adel
Presidential candidate Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel says Iran is going through critical days because the upcoming election will determine the country’s direction for the…
Iran condemns McCain visit to Syria
Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Araqchi has condemned US Senator John McCain’s visit to Syria to meet with the foreign-backed militants, saying…
Only Iran, Qatar can exploit South Pars gas field: Rezaei
Independent presidential candidate, Mohsen Rezaei, says the giant South Pars gas field in the Persian Gulf is a shared energy reservoir, and…
Iran seeks tighter control of foreign journalists
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s culture minister is seeking to tighten rules to supervise visiting foreign journalists. A Wednesday report by the…
Closings expected in Iran satellite trial
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — Closing arguments are expected Wednesday in the trial of an Iranian-American man living in Maryland who allegedly helped…
Iran accuses UAE of racism in renaming Pro League to the Arabian Gulf League
May 29 – A row has broken out between the football authorities of the UAE and Iran after the announcement that the…
Iran expresses support for Geneva talks on Syria
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has expressed its support for an international conference to end the bloodshed in Syria. The U.S. and…
Presidential candidate says committed to defend Iran’s “peaceful nuclear rights”
TEHRAN, May 28 (Xinhua) — Iranian reformist presidential candidate Mohammad-Reza Aref said Tuesday that he will defend Iran ‘s “peaceful nuclear rights”…
Iran’s leader says has no favourite to succeed Ahmadinejad
DUBAI, May 29 (Reuters) – Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Wednesday he does not favour any candidate for June’s…
Iran prepares for presidential debates
TEHRAN: The eight hopefuls seeking Iran’s highest elected office are to take part in a televised group debate on Friday, with its…
Iran Election Watch: Mashaei’s campaigns shut down
15 days to the presidential vote, election stories are as follows: Mashaei’s campaigns closing seven days after his disqualification; NAM Secretariat denying the news…
US Senate resolution worthless: Iranian defense minister
Iran’s defense minister says a resolution passed by the US Senate to support a possible Israeli attack against Iran is legally invalid…
Syria would not need Iran’s weapons
TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister says Syria is powerful enough and there is no need that Iran gives weapons…
Arming Syria militants intensifies tension: Iranian foreign minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has criticized certain countries for arming the militants in Syria, saying their support for the extremist…
Leader advises candidates to be honest, accurate
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on all presidential candidates to be honest with people and tell…
Turkey, Iran struggle to keep up appearances
The pretense of good ties Ankara and Tehran have been trying to maintain despite the deepening of the Syrian crisis — in which…
Iran hosts international Friends of Syria Conference
Iran is hosting the Friends of Syria Conference in the capital, Tehran, with the participation of representatives from 40 countries. The event,…
Israeli or U.S. action against Iran: Who will do it if it must be done?
A case study in how military action against Tehran could unfold. Let’s say it’s late 2013 and the prime minister of Israel has…
Candidate for Iran’s presidency defends record as nuclear negotiator
The brief campaign ahead of next month’s presidential election in Iran might lack the passion of 2009, when rallies in support of opposition…