Iran Army Chief Reiterates Support for IRGC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of Iran’s Army expressed backing for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, saying the Army and the IRGC forces work hand in hand against the Zionist regime of Israel.
Navy Commanders from 35 Countries to Convene in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said his counterparts from 35 countries plan to attend an international conference due to open in Tehran on Sunday.
Iran’s JCPOA Response to Surprise US: Nuclear Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s reaction to the US administration’s possible withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will surprise the other side, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said.
Iran to Play Uzbekistan in Friendly on May 19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran national football team will meet Uzbekistan in a friendly match as part of preparation for the 2018 World Cup.
Continuation of JCPOA Meaningless If One Party Leaves: Iranian Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The political deputy of the Iranian president's chief of staff said if one party withdraws from the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), it would be “meaningless” to the Islamic Republic to continue the agreement.
Takfiri Militants Ready to Quit Enclave Northeast of Damascus: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign-backed militants have agreed to surrender an enclave northeast of Damascus and go to opposition areas at the border with Turkey, a report said.
Iran Ready to Resume Nuclear Program If US Exits JCPOA: Zarif
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned that Tehran is ready to restart its peaceful nuclear program if Washington pulls out of the Iran nuclear deal.
Beheadings on Rise in Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Amid mounting criticism of Saudi Arabia over its human rights record, a new report by a nonprofit organization shows that the number of beheadings in the kingdom during the first quarter of 2018 rose by over 70 percent compared to the same period last year.
Yemen Sides with Somalia against UAE: Ansarullah
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement condemned the United Arab Emirates’ recent moves to interfere in the internal affairs of Somalia and voiced its support for the East African country.
US Students Walk Out Again to Protest Gun Violence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Demanding an end to gun violence and tougher restrictions on firearm sales, thousands of students again walked out of classes across the United States on Friday in hopes of putting pressure on politicians ahead of November's midterm elections.
Israeli Troops Kill Four More Palestinians near Gaza Border
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli troops shot dead four Palestinians on the Gaza border on Friday, bringing to 35 the death toll in recent weeks among Palestinian protesters demanding the right to return to their former homeland.
Iran’s FM, UNGA President Hold Talks in New York
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and President of the United Nations General Assembly Miroslav Lajcak discussed a range of issues in a meeting Friday at the UN headquarters in New York.
Iran’s Jahanbakhsh Named Eredivisie Player of the Week
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – AZ Alkmaar Iranian winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh has been named Eredivisie player of the week.
20 Civilians Killed in Fresh Saudi Attack on Yemen’s Taiz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Twenty Yemenis lost their lives after Saudi warplanes struck a civilian vehicle in the southwestern province of Taiz, a report said.
IRGC Commander to Israel: Don’t Trust in Your Airbases
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) cautioned the Israeli regime against its “annihilation” in case of any aggression against the Islamic Republic, saying that Israeli airbases are within the reach of Iranian strikes.
Israeli-Saudi Alliance behind War Crimes in Syria: Ex-US Senate Candidate
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former US Senate candidate said the Israeli-Saudi alliance has its “fingerprints all over illegal and criminal activities” in Syria.
Iranian Cleric Deplores US-Led Attack on Syria as Violation of Int'l Law
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tehran’s Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Kazem Seddiqi condemned recent missile attacks on Syria conducted by the US, Britain, and France as contrary to the international law and said they showed “their savage face” by the attack.
Iranian Deputy FM Slams US Moves against JCPOA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said the US government’s “obstructions” and moves against the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), has put the deal on the verge of collapse.
