Sunday 30 September 2018 - 13:17
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Weekly report: Rouhani at UN: US unilateral, illegitimate sanctions amount to economic terrorism
Politics
Rouhani in New York to attend General Assembly meeting
President Hassan Rouhani arrived in New York to take part in the 73rd high-profile meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.
EU condoles Iran over Ahvaz terror attack
The European Union in a statement issues on Sunday extended condolences to the families of victims and people of Iran over a terror attack in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz.
Funeral procession for martyrs of Ahvaz kicks off
The funeral procession for those who attained martyrdom in a terrorist attack against a military parade in Ahvaz started with the attendance of cabinet ministers and provincial officials in the city of Ahvaz.
Ahvaz terror attack perpetrators to face severe punishment: Ayat. Khamenei
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will severely punish those cowardly elements who were behind a recent terrorist attack in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz.
Iran, major powers labor to keep nuclear deal afloat
The remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal on Monday agreed to keep working to maintain trade with Tehran despite skepticism this is possible as U.S. sanctions to choke off Iranian oil sales resume in November.
Implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: Joint ministerial statement
1. A Ministerial Meeting of the E3/EU+2 (China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom, with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy) and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the participants of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, was held on 24 September 2018 in New York.
World leaders address UN General Assembly in New York
US President Donald Trump has stated earlier that he will discuss the fight against terrorism as well as trade issues at the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly.
In his UN address, Trump urges world to isolate Iran
US President Donald Trump has used his second address to the United Nations General Assembly to attack Iran, promising hard-hitting sanctions and urging the world to isolate the Islamic Republic.
Full text of Irans President Rouhani speech at UNGA 73
Inviting the US to return to the JCPOA instead of imposing sanctions and throwing threats, in his address to the UN General Assembly, the Iranian president lambasted the US disrespect for its international obligations, citing examples of US and its allies wrong policies across the world, especially in the Middle East.
Iranian president denies requesting meeting with Trump
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani flatly denied Tuesday that he has asked for a meeting with President Donald Trump.
US unilateral, illegitimate sanctions amount to economic terrorism: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says unilateral and illegitimate sanctions imposed by the United States against the Islamic Republic are tantamount to economic terrorism and are in violation of world nations right to progress.
Iranian media hails Rouhani for scoring in UN battle against Trump
After ups and downs and weeks of debate between critics and supporters of the Iranian president over whether he should attend this years UN General Assembly meeting, Hassan Rouhani delivered his speech in New York on Sept. 25. Both sides now seem to be applauding his performance.
Norway PM, Iran President discuss mutual ties in New York
Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg held talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in New York Tuesday night on bilateral ties and other issues of mutual interests.
Iran unveils new defense achievements in ground combat
The latest defense achievements of the Armed Forces in the field of ground combat have been unveiled Wed. in the presence of Army Ground Forces Commander Brig. Gen. Kioumars Heidari.
Rouhani says Iran does not wish to go to war with U.S. forces in the region
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday Tehran had no intension to go to war with U.S. forces in the Middle East.
Iran Leader raps Wests double standards on Weapons of Mass Destruction
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has lashed out at Western countries for adopting a double-standard policy toward the use of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs), reminding them of their support for slain Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in his war on Iran in the 1980s.
At UN, Iran, Russia, Turkey FMs exchange views on Syria crisis, Idlib situation
Top diplomats of Iran, Russia and Turkey which serve as guarantors of the Syria peace process have sat down for talks in New York on the latest developments in the countrys Idlib Province, amid efforts to peacefully rid the area of terrorists.
Irans Defense Ministry opens battery factories
The Iranian Defense Ministry on Thursday inaugurated two large factories producing advanced industrial and vehicle batteries.
Tehran worshipers rally to slam Ahvaz attack
Iranian worshipers at the Friday Prayers took part in a rally in Tehran in condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in the countrys southwestern city of Ahvaz.
Europe stands by Iran in nuclear deal: German FM
In a speech at the UN General Assembly Session on Friday in New York, German Foreign Minister highlighted the need to maintain trade with Tehran and said Europe unanimously stands by Iran in nuclear deal dubbed JCPOA.
Iran unveils water bomber
Irans Defense Ministry unveiled a water-bomber aircraft equipped with a homegrown system used for aerial firefighting.
IRGC speedboats encounter with US carrier in Persian Gulf
Iran has for the first time released a video showing speedboats of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) closing in on a US aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.
Regional Affairs
Syria army advances in depth of Sweida Badyia
Units of Syrian Arab Army restored control over large strategic areas in the rocky cliffs of al-Safa hills area in the depth of Sweida Badyia (desert).
Israel will regret supporting terrorists, attacking Syria: Top Iranian security official
Irans top security official warns Israel against keeping up its strikes on positions of the Syrian army and its allies in support of terror groups, saying the regime will be given a firm response if it fails to stop such acts of aggression.
Russian FM Lavrov: Delivery of S-300 to Syria regime has begun
Russia has started delivering S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Syrian forces, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
US closes its consulate in Iraqs Basra, citing security concerns
The US State Department has announced its decision to close and evacuate its consulate in Basra in southern Iraq over what it has called security risks after violent incidents near the facility.
King Salman discusses regional developments, oil market with Trump during phone call
King Salman received a phone call from President Donald Trump of the US on Saturday.
Economy
Iran says Trump should stop interfering in Middle East if he wants cheap oil
U.S. President Donald Trump should stop interfering in the Middle East if he wants the price of oil to stop rising, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
EUs Mogherini eyes Iran SPV for trade before November
The European Unions foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, said on Wednesday a so-called Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under consideration to facilitate trade with Iran could be in place before November.
7 EU central banks to cooperate with Iran in sanctions era: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced that so far, the central banks of seven European Union member states have agreed to create a special mechanism to facilitate financial transactions with the Islamic Republic during the era of US sanctions.
Iran sets deadline for EU to implement anti-sanction plan
An Iranian deputy foreign minister made it clear for Europeans that their proposed mechanism for neutralizing the US oil and banking sanctions against Iran must be fully or partly carried out until at most November 4, when a new round of US sanctions officially takes effect.
New CBI policies for managing currency market approved
Central Bank of Irans new set of policies for managing the currency market was approved on Saturday by the Supreme Council of Economic Coordination.
Society
Leader receives medal winners of 2018 Asian Games
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei met with medal winners of 2018 Asian Games on Monday.
Azeri travelers to Iran up 43.4%
Azerbaijans border authorities have reported a 43.4% rise in number of Azeri tourists to Iran during the first eight months of 2018. According to IRNA, 29.7% of Azerbaijans total foreign trips have been made to Iran, whereas the number of Iranian travelers to the neighboring country comprises only 9.4% of its incoming tourists, marking a 25.4% decrease compared to the same period last year.
Quince & Walnut Broth: A yummy traditional Iranian food
The quince and walnut broth is a local Iranian food cooked in central Markazi province and highly recommended for autumn.
What happened to Iranian Dinosaur tooth fossil in Brazil?
A fire at Brazils 200-year-old national museum in early September resulted in incalculable losses and caused damages to thousands of invaluable ancient objects including the fossil of a dinosaurs tooth discovered in Iran.
Drinking dodgy booze kills, poisons 300 Iranians
Alcohol poisoning has taken the lives of at least 24 people and caused over 200 others to be hospitalized in three Iranian cities.
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