Individual Visa Mandatory for Arbaeen Pilgrims: Iranian Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – All Iranian pilgrims intending to travel to Iraq for Arbaeen rituals will have to obtain individual visas beforehand, an official said.
Over 1.2 Tons of Illicit Drugs Seized in Southern Iran in 48 hours
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s anti-narcotics police forces have managed to seize more than 1,200 kilograms of various types of narcotics in the southern province of Hormozgan within 48 hours, the provincial police chief announced.
Iranian Cartoonists Mock Trump’s Distortion of Persian Gulf’s Name
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An exhibition of Iranian cartoons about US President Donald Trump’s comments on the Islamic Republic and the Persian Gulf is planned to open here in Tehran.
Third Batch of Iran’s Aid Reaches Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s third consignment of humanitarian aid for the Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence at home in Myanmar has reached Bangladesh, the president of Iran’s Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said.
Seizure of Assault Arms Shows Link between Terrorism, Smugglers: Iranian Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian official said the close links between narcotics trafficking and terrorism became clearer when the country’s intelligence forces confiscated a cache of brand-new weapons of war from a drugs ring in a southeastern border province a couple of months ago.
Tehran Police Equipped with Body Cameras
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police officers in Iran’s capital of Tehran were equipped with body cameras as part of a new scheme to ensure respect for the citizenship rights.
Judiciary Spokesman Confirms 5-Year Jail Term for Ex-Iranian Nuclear Negotiator
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team arrested recently by the country’s Intelligence forces has been sentenced to five years in jail on espionage charges, Iranian Judiciary’s Spokesman Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei confirmed Sunday.
Iran Chides Australia for Lack of Cooperation over Pregnant Inmate’s Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian deputy foreign minister criticized the Australian government for its refusal to cooperate with Tehran on the case of an Iranian pregnant woman detained on charges of violating US commercial laws.
Bodies of Iranian Martyrs Repatriated from Iraq
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Remains of 119 Iranian troops recently unearthed some 30 years after the end of the Iraqi imposed war on Iran in the 1980s were repatriated from Iraq via a southwestern border crossing on Thursday.
Ex Iranian Nuclear Negotiator Convicted of Espionage
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former member of the Iranian team of negotiators engaged in nuclear talks with world powers was sentenced to five years in prison after the court of appeal upheld his conviction.
Iran’s 10-Truck Aid Convoy Enters Syria’s Aleppo
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A convoy consisting of 10 Iranian trucks carrying humanitarian aid entered the eastern countryside of Aleppo province in Syria on Tuesday.
Official Urges Australia to Release Detained Iranian Woman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A senior Iranian human rights official called on the Australian government to release an Iranian lady detained on charges of violating US commercial laws and to avoid handing her over to the US, citing the pregnant woman’s medical conditions.
Leader: Hajj Best Opportunity to Foil Enemies’ Propaganda against Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei warned of a major propaganda campaign launched against Iran by its enemies, saying the Hajj season provides the best opportunity to counter the campaign through boosting ties with Muslim nations.
Religious Mourning Ceremonies Held in Tehran in Full Security: Police Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The new commander of Tehran’s Law Enforcement Force said mourning ceremonies marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions were held in the capital in full security.
Police Seize 68 Tons of Illicit Drugs in SE Iran in 6 Months
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s anti-narcotics police forces have managed to capture 68 tons of illicit drugs in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan during a six-month period, the provincial police chief announced on Monday.
Iran, Turkey Stress Closer Cooperation in Border Control
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Anti-Narcotics Police Chief General Mohammad Massoud Zahedian and his Turkish counterpart, Adnan Ozdemir, underlined the importance of efforts to boost cooperation between the two neighboring counters in border control and the fight against smuggling.
Iran to Screen Brazilian Films
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A weeklong film festival in Iran is going to show movies from Brazil’s motion picture industry with renowned Brazilian director and producer Roberto Berliner in attendance.
Shiite Muslims Commemorate Ashura
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Shiites and other Muslims in Iran and elsewhere in the world held mourning ceremonies on Sunday, the day of Ashura, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions.
Iran Takes Part in Europol-Interpol Cybercrime Conference
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A delegation from the Islamic Republic participated in an international conference organized by the Europol and the Interpol to address the challenges of providing effective cybersecurity in an interconnected world.
