Hezbollah-style resistance movement forms in Syria: Iran cmdr.
Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi says a Hezbollah-style resistance movement has emerged in Syria. "Thanks to…
Continue May 11, 2013
Era of US dominion in region gone: Iranian lawmaker
An Iranian lawmaker says the United States has lost its position of dominion in the region, stressing that Washington seeks to revive…
Iranian calligraphers sweep awards in Istanbul competition
Iranian calligraphers have received numerous awards at the 9th International Calligraphy Competition held in the Turkish city of Istanbul. Iranian artists participated…
Iran Election
Iran to find out if political big hitters will run for president
(Reuters) – New candidates entered Iran's presidential race on Saturday on opposite sides of the divide between loyal defenders of Supreme Leader…
Strong Iran quake causes damage, injuries
TEHRAN: A strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hit southern Iran early on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, with local media reporting of damaged…
Iran says nuclear sites safe from earthquakes and cyber threat
(Reuters) – Iran's nuclear and hydropower facilities are well protected from cyber attacks and even the most powerful earthquakes, Iranian environmental protection…
Iran backs Syria meeting plan, expects to be part of process
(Reuters) – Iran welcomes a U.S.-Russian proposal for an international conference on ending the conflict in Syria and hopes it will be held in…
Tehran Book Fair faces sales slump in foreign section
Sales have slumped by 50 percent in the international section of the 26th Tehran International Book Fair in comparison with the figures for…
Ottawa turns to digital diplomacy to reach Iran ahead of June elections
OTTAWA – Canada is seeking to restore diplomatic relations with Iran – but not the old-fashioned way. Instead of ambassadors and attaches,…
More hopefuls join Iran's heated presidential race
More hopefuls have signed up to participate in Iran's upcoming presidential election on the fourth day of registration for the crucial vote.…
Iran presidential hopefuls told to respect religion, law
A senior Iranian cleric says law-abidance and piety are two essential features of any Iranian president, warning hopefuls against sullying the Islamic…
PKK Kurdish deal with Turkey may worry Iran and Syria
Rebels of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) have begun leaving south-eastern Turkey for their main bases in northern Iraq, but there is…
'No deadline extension for registration of hopefuls: Interior minister
Iranian Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar says May 11 as the deadline for presidential hopefuls to register will not be extended. "Registration of…
Iran FM warns against Syria crisis spillover across region
Iran Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has warned against the spread of the ongoing Syria crisis to other regional countries, calling on…
Iran, Turkey both see dialog as only solution to Syria crisis: Iran VP
Tehran and Ankara both consider dialog as the only solution to the crisis in Syria, Iran's Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs Lotfollah…
Israel seeks breathing space by stoking Syria crisis: Iran MP
An Iranian lawmaker says the Israeli regime tries to loosen the noose around its neck by fueling the crisis in Syria. "The…
Iran presidential hopeful Aref vows to abide by electoral laws
Reformist presidential hopeful Mohammad-Reza Aref has stressed that he will abide by the law throughout the election process. "The basic duty of…
Coalition of Five picks Aboutorabi-Fard to run for president
Iranian presidential hopeful Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabi-Fard has been selected as the candidate from the principlist Coalition of Five to register for the…
Ayatollah Khamenei adviser enters Iran's presidential contest
(Reuters) – An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei joined the presidential race on Friday, with authorities keen to make…
Iran in a flutter over Ghalibaf and yellow as a campaign colour
Supporters wear yellow wristbands, triggering speculation that Tehran mayor has chosen the colour for presidential candidacy Supporters of Tehran's mayor, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf,…
Iran and Russia are true friends of Syrian nation: Analyst
An analyst says Iran and Russia are providing real support for a political solution to end nearly two years of foreign-sponsored unrest…
Turkey parliament speaker calls for enhancement of Ankara-Tehran ties
Turkish Parliament Speaker Cemil Cicek says his country attaches great significance to strengthening ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Ankara has…
Iran president still a force even as his era ends
BIRJAND, Iran (AP) — When many struggling families in this eastern Iranian city take stock of outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's legacy, it's…
Iran's military keeps 24/7 vigil on threats, ready to react: Top cmdr.
A senior Iranian commander says the country's Armed Forces are keeping a watchful eye on all potential threats, and are ready to…
Iran unveils indigenous stealth reconnaissance, combat drone
Iran has unveiled its latest indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a reconnaissance and combat drone dubbed Hamaseh. The drone was unveiled on…
Suspense over Rafsanjani as Iran election hopefuls sign up
As more than 190 candidates signed up to stand in Iran's presidential election for a successor to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, media attention is focusing on…
Netanyahu: Nuclear Iran could disrupt oil supply
BEIJING – Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's discussions in China shifted from the purely economic to the Middle East on Thursday, as he…
A look at Iran's political hierarchy
A look at the political power structure in Iran. SUPREME LEADER AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI: Wields control over every major decision either directly…
U.S. blacklists firms for evading Iran oil sale sanctions
(Reuters) – The United States has blacklisted two companies it says helped Iran evade sanctions on oil sales and slapped penalties on four Tehran-based…
Iran envoy to Cyprus recalled after extradition to U.S.
(Reuters) – Iran has recalled its ambassador to Cyprus for consultations after an Iranian national was recently extradited from the island to the United…
Coalition of three to name candidate after vetting process
Iran's presidential hopeful Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel says the Coalition of Three will not nominate its candidate until the Guardian Council announces the results…
Continue May 9, 2013
Iran, Oman foreign ministers hold talks to boost bilateral ties
The Iranian and Omani foreign ministers have discussed the latest regional and international developments as well as ways to boost bilateral ties.…
Iranians to rally against desecration of holy site in Syria
Iranians will take to the streets after the Friday Prayers in the capital, Tehran, and other cities across the country to protest…
Two former ministers register for Iran presidential election
Former Iranian Intelligence Minister Ali Fallahian and former Telecommunication Minister Mohammad Gharazi have signed up for Iran's upcoming presidential election,Press TV reports. The…
Military Issues
Sudan's navy commander hails Iran's role in Red Sea security
Commander of Sudan's Naval Forces Lieutenant General Dalil al-Daw says the presence of the Iranian fleets in the Red Sea insures security…
Tehran's doors are open to all interested in ending the Syrian conflict
My heart aches when I see what is happening to Syria today. It terrifies me that this country, once a beacon of…
Five reasons why Hawking is right to boycott Israel
Hawking should be commended for pulling out of an Israeli conference as a protest at Israel's treatment of Palestinians. As announced by the…
Iran courts Indian companies with sweeter oil contracts
DUBAI/DELHI, May 9 (Reuters) – Iran has offered new, more alluring terms to reluctant Indian companies to win the investment it craves…
Iran routes oil via Indonesia to keep up exports
(Reuters) – Iran is using an Indonesian port in a strategy to keep up sales to buyers in Asia in the teeth of Western…
Khatami unsure about standing in Iran election
TEHRAN: Former president Mohammad Khatami has expressed doubts about running in Iran's presidential election on June 14, saying his participation could weaken the reformist…
« Previous 1 … 2,309 2,310 2,311 2,312 2,313 2,314 2,315 2,316 2,317 2,318 2,319 … 2,441 Next »