Sunday 20 May 2018 - 12:33
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Weekly report: Irans president urges world to boycott Israel, revise ties with US
Politics
IPU Palestine Committee meeting opens in Tehran
The extraordinary meeting of the Palestine Committee of Islamic Inter-Parliamentary Unions (IPU) opened in in Tehran on Monday.
Tehran, Moscow set to save nuclear deal: Iranian FM
Tehran and Moscow say they will preserve the 2015 Iran nuclear deal despite Washingtons decision to withdraw.
Iran committed to fight terrorism: Defense minister
Iranian defense minister said on Monday that the Islamic Republic of Iran is committed to fight terrorism.
Irans FM Sends Letters to UN Chief, EUs Mogherini on JCPOA
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said he has sent separate letters to secretary-general of the United Nations and the European Union foreign policy chief about future of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the US breach of the nuclear deal.
Iran, EU, UK, France, Germany issue joint statement in support of JCPOA
European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini read out a joint statement about the future of the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers at a press conference in Brussels on Tuesday.
Mogherini says EU determined to preserve JCPOA
European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini terming the Tuesday night meeting of the foreign ministers of Iran, UK, Germany and France on Iran Deal as positive noted We are determined to preserve the deal.
Iran will not surrender to US pressure, even threats of war Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has stated that Tehran will not surrender to the US pressure, sanctions and even threats of war, Iranian state-run news agency ISNA reports.
Iranians hold rally in Tehran to condemn Israels massacre of Palestinians
Iranian people held rallies in Tehran on Wednesday in protest at the relocation of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to the Holy Qods.
Syria warring sides, mediators close 9th round of peace talks in Astana
The ninth round of crisis resolution talks between the Syrian government and armed opposition, mediated by Iran, Russia and Turkey, has come to an end in Astana, building a positive outlook for momentous follow-up negotiations.
EUs Tusk asks: With friends like Trump, who needs enemies?
U.S. President Donald Trump has rid Europe of all illusions by quitting the Iran nuclear deal and driving trade disputes, the European Union chairman said on Wednesday, underlining the depth of trans-Atlantic discord.
News agency says violent protest leaves 1 dead in south Iran
Irans semi-official Fars news agency is reporting that a violent protest in the southwest city of Kazerron has left at least one person dead and six others injured.
Palestine will finally be freed from enemies: Ayatollah Khamenei
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Palestine will finally be freed from the clutches of enemiesand that Jerusalem al-Quds will be the capital of Palestinian state despite US attempts to distort this reality.
OIC emergency meeting on Palestine opens in Istanbul
An emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) opened late Thursday in Istanbul to explore recent developments in Palestine and protest the Zionist regimes crimes in Gaza and relocation US embassy to Holy Quds.
Iranian president urges world to boycott Israel, revise ties with US
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Muslim countries and other world nations to revise their ties with the US and sever all their relations with Israel in response to their hostile policies against Palestine.
Situation in Irans Kazeroun city under control: Provincial governor
The governor of Irans southern Fars Province says the situation in the city of Kazeroun is under control following protests against a plan toseparate some districts of the city and merge them into a new town.
U.S. wants to restart nuclear talks with Iran, but hasnt budged on demands
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will outline a new strategy on Monday for constraining Iran, centered around a demand that the United States European allies have already rejected: that Tehran enter negotiations in a new deal that would permanently ban Iran from any substantive manufacturing of nuclear fuel and, in turn, forever cut off a pathway to building a bomb.
Joint Press Statement following todays meeting btw Commissioner Arias Caete and Vice President Salehi, Head of AEOI
We met today to confirm the continuing commitment of the European Commission and the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran towards the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and in particular its Annex III which addresses civil nuclear co-operation. We believe that the continuing implementation of the JCPOA, which was unanimously endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2231, is crucial for the development and progress of the region as well as the global peace and security.
Rouhani: US plot to encourage Iran to quit JPCOA fails
President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that US plots to encourage Iran to withdraw form JCPOA quickly failed as the first big plot neutralized by Iran.
Regional Affairs
Iran, Turkey, Russia issue joint statement on Intl. Meeting on Syria in Astana
The Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey as guarantors of the observance of the ceasefire regime in the Syrian Arab Republic issued a joint Statement on the International Meeting on Syria in Astana.
US, Persian Gulf Arab states impose sanctions on top Hezbollah officials
The United States, in a joint action with its Persian Gulf Arab allies, has imposed a new round of terrorism-related sanctions on the leadership of Lebanons Hezbollah resistance movement, citing the groupsinvolvement with Iran.
Arab intelligence report says Bin Salman could be dead
The Tehran-based newspaper Kayhan says it has obtained a copy of a report by an Arab intelligence apparatus that claims Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has mysteriously disappeared for weeks, could be killed in a shooting incident late April.
Putin, Assad declare Syria ready for political process
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his Syrian counterpart that the situation in Syria is now favorable for the beginning of a political process.
Trump Jr. met with Persian Gulf Arab, Israeli figure ahead of his dads 2016 victory
The eldest son of US President Donald Trump reportedly met with a Persian Gulf Arab, who assured him of support by crown princes of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Economy
Frances Total to quit Iran gas project if no sanctions waiver
Total (TOTF.PA) will pull out of a multibillion-dollar gas project in Iran if it cannot secure a waiver from U.S. sanctions, the French energy company said on Wednesday.
Maersk latest company to shun Iran as EU scrambles to save nuclear deal
Shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk (MAERSKb.CO) on Thursday joined a growing list of companies preparing to call a halt to doing business with Iran, casting doubts on whether European leaders can keep alive a nuclear deal with Tehran.
EU considers Iran central bank transfers to beat U.S. sanctions
The European Commission is proposing that EU governments make direct money transfers to Irans central bank to avoid U.S. penalties, an EU official said, in what would be the most forthright challenge to Washingtons newly reimposed sanctions.
Iran, Eurasia sign agreement on preferential trade
Agreement on preferential trade between Iran and member countries of Eurasia Economic Union was signed in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, on Saturday in presence of Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Shariatmadari.
Iran oil Minister: Every new decision in OPEC needs unanimity
Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says Tehrans oil exports to remain unchanged if the Iran nuclear deal is salvaged by the EU following the US withdrawal from the multinational accord.
Society
Iran observes Persian Language Day, Ferdowsi commemoration day
May 15 is considered a major cultural event for Iranians to both commemorate the great Persian poet Ferdowsi and celebrate Persian Language Day. The day will be celebrated with a miscellany of programs across Iran today.
Holy month of Ramadan starts in Iran, Muslim states Thursday
Holy month of Ramadan starts in Iran and several Muslim countries including Egypt, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia as of Thursday.
8 dead, over 480 poisoned in Iran by toxic mushrooms
At least eight Iranians including a baby have died over the past days after eating toxic mushrooms in western and northwestern regions of the country.
Iran, France establish Mideasts largest blood bag factory
In a project financed by France, Iran has established the largest blood bag manufacturing factory in the Middle East, creating at least 200 new jobs, said the Director General of Iran Blood Transfusion Organization.
Irans Panahi among 2018 Cannes winners
The 2018 Cannes jury announced the awards of the festivals 71st edition, with Japans Shoplifters winning Palme dOr and Irans Panahi sharing best screenplay prize for 3 Faces.
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