Tag: Iran
15 killed as Military cargo plane crashes in Iran
A Boeing 707 military cargo plane crashed in bad weather on Monday west of the Iranian capital, killing 15 out…
Summit, a ‘hostile act against Iran’ -Iran protests to Poland
The Iran’s foreign ministry summoned a senior Polish diplomat on Sunday to protest Poland’s jointly hosting a global summit with…
Oil prices will rise due to U.S. sanctions, Iran warns
The Iranian government has warned U.S. sanctions on the country’s oil sector would lead to “painful months” for consumers worldwide…
China expresses regret over U.S. re-imposing sanctions on Iran
China on Monday expressed regret over the U.S.’ decision to re-impose sanctions on Iran, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
Oil prices steady as U.S. sanctions on Iran begin
Oil prices steadied on Monday as U.S. sanctions against Iran’s fuel exports began but were softened by waivers allowing major…
Khashoggi death “despicable”, but Iran greater challenge – Israeli Minister
An Israeli official broke on Friday with his government’s reticence on the October killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, calling…
Iran has no fear over new U.S. sanctions – Rouhani
Iran has no fear about new U.S. sanctions due to take effect in coming days, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was…
Iraq to proceed with plans to increase oil, gas capacity
Iraq will proceed with plans to increase oil and gas production capacity, Oil Minister Thamer Ghadhban said, according to an…
Iran arrests groups planning attacks on pilgrims
Iran on Tuesday said it has arrested three militant groups planning attacks on Shi’ite Muslims at the annual pilgrimage of…
Iran criticises foreign intervention in Qatar’s affairs
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticised foreign interference in the internal affairs of Qatar, local media reported on Wednesday.
Iran vows to overcome U.S. economic sanctions
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday vowed Iran will overcome U.S. economic sanctions against the country.
Iran to Trump: Stop interfering in Middle East if you want cheap oil
U.S. President Donald Trump should stop interfering in the Middle East if he wants the price of oil to stop…
Macron rejects Trump’s call to isolate Iran
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that Iran should be allowed to keep selling oil and urged dialogue as he…
Military parade attack: Iran warns U.S., Israel of revenge
The Deputy Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami, warned U.S. and Israeli leaders on Monday to expect a “devastating’’…
Iran denies requesting for a meeting with Trump
Iran has not requested a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Friday,.
Donald Trump destroys U.S. credibility – Iran
President Donald Trump destroys U.S. credibility while Iran is working toward a political solution in Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei accuses U.S., Israel of waging media war
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday accused the U.S. and Israel of waging a media war to discourage…
Iran supplies ballistic missiles to Shi’ite proxies in Iraq – Sources
Iran has given ballistic missiles to Shi’ite proxies in Iraq and is developing the capacity to build more there to…
EU approves $20.6m development aid for Iran
The European Union on Thursday approved 20.6 million dollars in aid for Iran on Thursday, including for the private sector,…
Iran unveils first domestic fighter jet
Iran unveiled its first domestic fighter jet on Tuesday, with President Hassan Rouhani insisting that Tehran's military strength was only…
Iran urges EU to accelerate efforts to salvage nuclear deal
Iran on Monday urged the European Union (EU) to accelerate its efforts to salvage a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran…
Iran: State prosecutor insists Twitter ban remains
State prosecutor in Iran on Tuesday insisted that Twitter remained banned in the country, refusing a request by the communication…
Iran unveils new short-range missile
Iran has unveiled the latest generation of its short-range Fateh ballistic missile.
China defends Iran business ties after Trump threat
China’s business ties with Iran are open, transparent and lawful, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald…
Talks between Iran, U.S. possible on basis of national interests – Minister
The possibility of talks between the U.S. and Iran is possible but would be pointless for Tehran without a clear…
European companies can be protected from U.S. sanctions on Iran – UK minister
European companies can be protected from new U.S. sanctions on Iran, a junior British foreign minister said on Tuesday, after…
Iran’s Rowhani supports more Women in diplomatic roles
Iranian President, Hassan Rowhani, on Tuesday, expressed his support for having more women serving as diplomats on behalf of the…
Iran sees no value in Trump’s talks offer
Head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, Kamal Kharazi, said Tehran saw no value in U.S. President, Donald Trump’s…
Iran will resist Trump’s “psychological warfare” – Commander
Iran will resist U.S. President Donald Trump’s “psychological warfare”, a senior commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards was quoted as…
Japan’s Abe to cancel Iran trip over U.S. pressure
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has given up on a plan to visit Iran this summer, local media said on…