Khashoggi Case: US Prof. Deplores Media’s Neglect of Far Worse Saudi Crimes in Yemen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law said while the likely murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is getting so much media attention, the far worse crimes of Saudi Arabia continue unabated in Yemen.
Suspension of FATF’s Action against Iran Helpful for EU Financial Mechanism: VP
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s vice president for legal affairs hailed the Financial Action Task Force’s decision to extend suspension of counter-measures against Tehran, saying it would do a big favor to a European Union-proposed payment system for sustained trade with Iran under US sanctions.
IRGC Commander Urges Services for Pakistani Arbaeen Pilgrims
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari ordered IRGC forces in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan to provide services for Pakistani pilgrims passing through Iran to Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrimage.
Iran’s Roads Minister Resigns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi released his resignation letter to the public on Saturday.
Iran Hails Extension of FATF Sanctions Waiver
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the Financial Action Task Force’s decision to extend suspension of counter-measures against Tehran, describing it as a defeat for the US and its allies.
Iran MPs to Discuss Abducted Border Guards’ Case in Closed Session
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s lawmakers will attend a closed session of parliament on Sunday to discuss the circumstances around the recent abduction of a number of border guards by Takfiri terrorists near the Pakistani border.
IRGC to Disclose Achievement of Advanced Technology: MP
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian lawmaker said the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force is going to announce his forces’ success in achieving an advanced military technology within the next few days.
Iran Launches Special Train Service for Arbaeen Pilgrims
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s state-run railway company has launched a special train service provided for pilgrims planning to visit Iraq during the Arbaeen season, the company’s chief announced.
Iran Sympathizes with India over Amritsar Train Accident
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry expressed sympathies over a fatal train accident in India’s northern city of Amritsar that killed scores of people at a ritual ceremony.
Assad, Russian Officials Meet in Damascus, Discuss Situation in Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian President Bashar Assad met representatives of Russia's foreign and defense ministries in Damascus Friday, Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement Saturday.
UN Calls for Prompt, Transparent Probe into Khashoggi Death
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply troubled” by the confirmation by Riyadh of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death, a United Nations spokesman said on Friday.
IPL: Esteghlal Emerges Victorious, Sepahan Earns Late Win
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esteghlal and Sepahan football teams emerged victorious in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.
S Arabia Admits Khashoggi Died in Consulate after 2 Weeks of Denials
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Saudi Arabia claimed on Saturday that journalist Jamal Khashoggi died in a fight inside its Istanbul consulate and that it fired two senior officials over his death, an account President Donald Trump said was credible but US lawmakers found hard to believe.
Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Afghanistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned a terrorist attack in Afghanistan’s southern province of Kandahar that led to the deaths of three senior officials of the South Asian country.
Trump to Help Saudis Whitewash Khashoggi’s Murder: Ex-CIA Officer
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former military intelligence officer with the CIA said US President Donald Trump will help cover up likely murder of Jamal Khashoggi, adding that the Trump administration and the Saudi royal family are searching for a mutually agreeable explanation for his death.
Khashoggi Case Shows Saudi Regime’s True Colors: Iranian Cleric
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tehran's Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami said the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi showed the true face of the ruling Al Saud dynasty.
FATF Suspends Counter-Measures against Iran for Another 4 Months
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said on Friday Iran had until February to complete reforms that would bring it into line with global norms or face consequences.
IRGC Commander Calls Major Powers’ Hostilities toward Iran Futile
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) deputy commander for coordination warned of some world powers’ “unprecedented” hostility toward the Iranian nation but at the same time said their plots against the Islamic Republic will get nowhere.
