Politics
Iran asks UN chief to help arrange for aid to Yemen victims
Irans foreign minister is asking U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to use his good offices to arrange for an Iranian aircraft to bring humanitarian supplies to victims of the deadly attack on a funeral home in Yemens capital and evacuate the injured.
Security of East, West Asia intertwined: President Rouhani of Iran
Iran says there is an inextricable connection between the security situation in Eastern and Western Asia, citing foreign intervention as a main source of insecurity in both sides.
Leader leads mourning ceremonies on Imam Hossein martyrdom anniv.
Mourning ceremonies, attended by Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei , were held in Tehran on Monday on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the third Shia Imam.
Zarif: Saudi regime, its enablers must be held to account
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in response to the latest Saudi air attacks in Yemen, has said that the Saudi regime and its supporters must be held accountable.
Shamkhani: West is desperate before anti-terrorism initiative of Iran, Russia, Syria, resistance
Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani says west is desperate before initiative of Iran, Russia, Syria and resistance front for campaign against terrorism.
Russia completes supplies of S-300 air defense systems to Iran
The contract for selling S-300 to Iran was concluded back in 2007 and resumed in 2015
US Secretary of Energy: Irans missile program was never part of negotiations
According to a report by Columbia Spectator, as covered by Mehr, at the Energy Leaders Forum at Columbia, United States Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz discussed climate change, clean energy, the US responsibilities in the field of energy security.
Clinton: Israel isnt capable of causing substantial damage to Iranian nuclear program
Wikileaks reveals Clintons speech from 2013 regarding the Iranian nuclear issue: Israel estimates that even if it will only cause a small set back to the program, an attack might be the best option. But it lacks the ability to cause serious damage.
Economy
Minister: Iran ready to broaden economic relations with EU
Minister of Economy Ali Tayyebnia reiterated that the conditions are set for boosting trade and economic cooperation between Iran and European countries.
New U.S. guidance on Iran sanctions seeks to reassure banks
New guidance from the Obama administration offers reassurance to foreign banks which have been skittish about doing U.S. dollar transactions with Iran, lawyers and former sanctions officials said on Monday.
OPEC says Irans oil output at 3.6 mb/d
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says Irans oil production has reached a new record high of 3.665 million barrels per day (mb/d).
Richard Nephew: US non-compliance with Iran deal to undermine use of sanctions
A former US official who led a campaign to construct the global sanctions wall around Iran says if US is viewed as not abiding by its commitments under the nuclear deal, its ability to use such coercive measures as a tool in the the future will be undermined.
Iran tells banks US allowed dollar deals
Iran says the US Treasury Department has effectively opened the way for non-American banks and financial institutions to proceed with dollar-dominated transactions with Iranians.
Society
Irans first female triathlete Shirin Gerami set to make history at Ironman Kona
On Tuesday, just four days before the start of the 2016 Ironman World Championship, competitors from around the globe were settling in to Hawaiis heat and humidity. Some took time to relax and enjoy the scenery, while others made sure to get in a pre-race practice swim or ride.
Iranian cyclists clinch four medals in ACC Track Asia Cup
Iranian male and female cyclists have put a convincing end to their campaign at the Asian Cycling Championships(ACC) Track Asia Cup 2016 in Thailand,and taken home four more medals, includinga gold.
Millions of Shia Muslims commemorate Tasua across world
Millions of Shia Muslims are holding mourning ceremonies worldwide to venerate Tasua, the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.
Iran beats S Korea at FIFA Asian Qualifiers
Group A leader Iran got the better of South Korea 1-nil at Tehrans Azadi Stadium on Tuesday evening as part of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian Qualifiers.
Iranian powerlifter receives Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Month
Irans heavyweight powerlifting champion Siamand Rahman has been voted by the publicas the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Month for September.
Regional Affairs
Yemeni army, Houthi Ansarullah movement warn US against further attacks
The Yemeni army and the Houthi Ansarullah movement have warned Washington against further attacks on the war-ravaged nation after the US military carried out cruise missile strikes on the countrys coastal radar sites.
Iraqi PM warns against foreign interference in liberating Mosul
Iraqs Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has warned against foreign interference in the countrys internal affairs as the army is gearing up to launch afull-scale offensive to liberate the Daesh-held city of Mosul, the Takfiri groups last major bastion in the Arab country.
Participants of ministerial talks on Syria reached consensus on key issues
Participants of the international ministerial meeting on Syrian settlement, which was held earlier in the day in Swiss Lausanne, reached consensus on key issues including the necessity to restore the ceasefire, the US Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday.
Lausanne meeting on Syria brings no results, sides agree to continue contacts
According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministrys spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid, Lausanne meeting on Syrian crisis has brought no specific results.
Iran lauds UNESCO anti-Israel resolution on Palestinians rights
Iran has hailed a resolution by the UN heritage body, UNESCO, that denounces Israels illegal activities at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem al-Quds.
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