News Archive - 13 January 2020

“It is possible that Iraq will buy the systems,” Qandil said. He noted that Iraq was seeking to diversify its weapons imports, adding that Baghdad had arms-transfer agreements with Moscow. Iraq’s Parliament Security and Defense Committee chairman previously sought to purchase the Russian systems but talks were stalled amid sanctions...

“The British ambassador took part in a small gathering that was against the Islamic Republic; he took photos of the gathering and tried to organize it; this is inconsistent with the international norms and regulations,” Abolfazl Hassanbeigi, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, told Mehr...

According to the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC), as quoted by SHANA, Keyvan Yarahmadi said the field’s output would reach 65,000 b/d soon given inauguration of the new facilities. He said the LP and HP flares of the unit were set in motion after carrying out all the related...

Heading a high-ranking delegation, Khamis arrived in the Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday evening. The visit by the Syrian delegation aims at discussing bilateral ties and the latest regional and international developments, as well as offering condolences to senior Iranian officials over the martyrdom of Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani. The...

The two sides conferred on bilateral ties, regional developments and the need for de-escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf region. The Pakistani minister arrived in Tehran on Sunday and also held a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. According to a statement by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qureshi’s...

The chief executive put his signature to the legislation on Monday, thus obligating its enactment by various relevant ministries and organizations. The law was adopted in an open session of the Iranian Parliament on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Guardian Council has also approved the law. MNA/4824002

On the directions of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited Iran on 12-13 January, on the first leg of his visit to regional countries with a view to supporting efforts for defusing tensions and promoting a diplomatic way forward. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry noted in a statement...

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According to the information received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was agreed to hold Iran International Food Expo in Sulaymaniyah of Iraq in the beginning of coming year (to start March 21, 2020). This expo will be held in cooperation with an Iraqi company and Iraq’s Commercial Services...

A statement by the club notes that the contract has been signed for the rest of the season and that it is extendable. The fee of the contract has not been revealed. Osaguona has played in Iran Professional League in 2019 for Zob Ahan. He then departed Iran for South...

Macaire was briefly detained during a protest in front of Amir Kabir University in downtown Tehran on Saturday when he was organizing and provoking people angry at the government’s handling of the aftermaths of a plane crash earlier this week. In separate remarks, a number of MPs condemned the envoy’s...

Noting that Westerners’ presence and interference in regional issues has created insecurity and instability, in particular in Syria and Iraq, he added that after US assassination of Lt. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, Iranians’ hatred for the US has increased. He also announced Iran’s support for Syrian sovereignty and its government to...

“The unusual participation of the British ambassador in the recent unrest was not consistent with the defined responsibilities of an envoy,” Rabeie said in a press conference on Monday. Noting that Britain has an inappropriate record of interfering in the Islamic Republic’s affairs, Rabeie warned the London government to prevent such...

He made the remarks on Monday in his meeting with Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis. Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran once again proved that it would not renounce its national security and interests under any circumstances by launching missiles on US military base Ain al-Assad in...

Shamkhani met and Held talks with Syrian Prime Minster Khamis on Monday morning in Tehran on the latest regional developments. Heading a high-ranking delegation, Khamis arrived in the Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday evening. The visit by the Syrian delegation aims at discussing bilateral ties and the latest regional and...

In his letter on Monday, Rouhani offered his sincerest congratulations to Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, saying, "The Iran-Oman relations were based on mutual respect during late Sultan Qaboos’ tenure." "We hope that our bilateral ties will grow more than before under your wisdom and tactfulness," he added. At...

The minister paid a visit to Oman’s embassy in Tehran and signed the memorial book. Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman, who ruled the Persian Gulf country for nearly five decades died at the age of 79 on Friday. Zarif had also visited Oman on Sunday to take part in...

BANDAR ABBAS, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Heavy rains since Friday has affected almost all southern provinces of the country, causing damages to homes, agricultural lands, roads, and infrastructure. Iranian Red Crescent Society, Army, and IRGC are providing the areas with the needed humanitarian aid and rescue operations.

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – A commemoration ceremony for the victims of Boeing 737 belonging to Ukraine International Airline was held in Imam Hossein (PBUH) Mosque on Jan. 12.