President Muhammad Morsi’s efforts to befriend Iran upset his other allies
EVEN within his ruling circle, Muhammad Morsi, Egypt’s president, has looked increasingly embattled and isolated since his slim electoral victory last June.…
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The future of subsidy reforms after Iran’s presidential election
Iran’s subsidy reforms have been among the most significant, but also most controversial socioeconomic initiatives in recent years. Now that Iran is preparing…
Indian FM arrives in Iran
TEHRAN: External affairs minister Salman Khurshid arrived here on Friday on a three-day visit during which he will have talks with Iranian leadership on…
Pakistan awaiting IP gas pipeline contracts
ISLAMABAD, May 2 (UPI) — Pakistan aims to finalize the contracts necessary to start work on a section of a natural gas pipeline…
Ahmadinejad: Enemies pressing Iran economically because of its nuclear program
Tehran, May 1, IRNA – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said enemies are putting economic pressures on the Iranian nation because of its nuclear…
World powers plundering nations’ wealth to dominate them, Ahmadinejad says
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says oppressive world powers are seeking to dominate countries by staging wars and exploiting their recourses. He made…
Hopeful criticizes Ahmadinejad for inattention to employment, production
Presidential hopeful Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi has slammed the administration of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for its failure to pay attention to employment and production.…
Iran: Chemical arms use in Syria a ‘red line’
Iran news headlines on Tuesday include Iran calling chemical arms use in Syria a’red line’; Iran President Office rejection of allegation on record showing…
Iranian President Office rejects allegation on record showing election fraud
The Public Relations Center of the Administration of the President of Iran published a press release rejecting information with reference to some…
Ahmadinejad’s warning
One day after his suggestion to Western capitals to move closer to Iran, instead of excluding it, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad now…
Could Iran’s attitude toward Israel change after its next presidential election?
Iran’s presidential candidates are already frowning on Ahmadinejad’s Holocaust denial; debate over the issue comes at a time when the presidential candidates…
Today’s top stories in Iran, 30-04-2013
Today’s top stories in Iran include Iranian President Office rejecting false reports on election fraud in 2009; Iranian president’s unveiling a stamp commemorating ‘National Day of…
As election in Iran nears, Ahmadinejad’s critics are piling on
TEHRAN — Just six weeks before Iran’s presidential election, politicians and clerics have declared open season on President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his…
Post-Ahmadinejad Iran: A new challenge to the West
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinehad has just a few months left in office. People in Iran, as well as in the West, are expected to…
Azerbaijani Presidential Administration head met Iranian President
Azerbaijani Presidential Administration head Ramiz Mehdiyev on Monday held a meeting with Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Press TV reported. According to Ahmadinejad,…
‘Enemies pursuing divide-and-rule strategy in Middle East’
President Ahmadinejad told the audience that the enemies and the arrogant powers attempted to pit nations against one another. He said, ˈThey…
Today’s top stories in Iran, 29-04-2013
Today’s top stories in Iran include leaders addressing Islamic Awakening Conference in Iran; َAhmadinejad statements in women of the year ceremony; former president…
Iran urges quick, diplomatic solution to Syrian unrest
Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for stepped-up efforts to resolve the ongoing unrest in Syria through understanding and dialogue. In a…
Senior Egypt officials in Iran for Syria talks
Iran news headlines on Sunday include Egyptian delegation & Iranian leaders discussion over Syria crisis in Tehran; Iran oil minister remarks over increase…
Iran says Syria rebel victory would threaten region
TEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday reiterated Iran’s staunch support for Damascus, insisting that a rebel victory in Syria would…
Morsi aide discusses Syria crisis with Ahmadinejad
Essam Haddad has met with President Ahmadinejad in an attempt to reach a political solution to Syria’s two-year civil war Egyptian presidential aide…
Iran’s Ahmadinejad hints at progress on nuclear programme
Iran plans to create “an epic” later in the year, says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in what appears to be an indirect remark…
Egypt delegation talks Syria with Iranian leaders
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state TV is reporting an Egyptian presidential delegation has discussed the Syrian crisis with the leaders of…
Enemy cannot stymie Iran’s progress: Ahmadinejad
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the enemy’s efforts to halt the nation’s progress will not succeed. The enemy resorts to every pretext…
Iran-Turkey share interests and enemies: Ahmadinejad
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has hailed the strong and stable relations between Iran and Turkey, saying that the two countries share common…
Syrian parliament speaker due in Iran for talks
Syrian parliament speaker Mohammed Jihad al-Laham will pay an official visit to Iran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials. Laham will…
Iranian president receives Turkish minister
Iranian officials stated Iran could meet Turkey’s need for petroleum,natural gas, during Turkish minister Yılmaz’s Tehran visit. Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad received Turkish Development…
Resorting to force threatens entire region: Ahmadinejad
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has warned that possible use of force in the Middle East would threaten the entire region. “Regional issues…
Today’s top stories in Iran, 24-04-2013
Today’s top stories in Iran include Deputy Speaker of Iranian Parliament criticizing Iran’s government illegality; Iran’s IRGC holding a military drill on…
Ahmadinejad accused of manipulating public views
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s armed forces joint chief of staff is accusing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of trying to manipulate public opinion.…
Ahmadinejad’s ally could pose new challenge to Iran’s ruling system
Iranian president’s chief of staff, Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, would be a divisive figure if he stood in upcoming elections With a growing…
Today’s top stories in Iran, 23-04-2013
Today’s top stories in Iran include Sharif cultural activists calling for closure or merger of Management department; Iran’s NDC adding Sahar-2 to Persian Gulf;…
Photos: Iran’s Ahmadinejad inaugurates first MEK production plant in Middle East
The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched the Middle East’s first MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) production plant in the country’s southwestern Khuzestan…
Ahmadinejad: Millions-strong electoral turnout will break enemies’ back
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says a millions-strong turnout in the country’s upcoming presidential election will break the enemies’ back. Addressing crowds of…
Iran to stand united with Venezuela to achieve justice: Ahmadinejad
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has reaffirmed Iran’s resolve to stand united with the Venezuelan nation for the achievement of justice and prosperity.…
Iran president heads to Venezuela
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has headed to the Venezuelan capital Caracas to take part in the inauguration ceremony of the Latin American…
Iran’s president holds rare massive rally
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad thanked government workers in a massive rally that was seen as a show of…
Iran reveales new military equipment on National Army Day
Iran news headlines on Thursday include Iran unveiling new military equipment on National Army Day; 5.2 magnitude quake strike in Iran’s northwest; Iran denial of sending weapons to Syria;…
Iran dismisses Israel threat at Ahmadinejad’s last army parade
(Reuters) – Israeli threats to attack Iran’s nuclear sites are the harmless barking of a dog, Iran’s military said on Thursday, marking…