IRGC Navy Monitors All Foreign Vessels in Persian Gulf, Commander Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri highlighted his forces’ powerful presence in the Persian Gulf and said all foreign vessels passing through the waters are closely monitored by the IRGC Navy.
Asian States Highlight Iran’s Role in Regional Security, Larijani Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani said the Asian countries at a meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in Turkey have acknowledged Iran’s role in ensuring regional security.
Defense Minister: Iran Boosting Deterrent Power
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has successfully implemented a strategy to maintain and boost its deterrent power, Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said.
Iranian FM, Qatari PM Meet in Doha
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Prime Minister of Qatar Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani met in Doha on Sunday.
Iran Congratulates Algeria on Successful Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi congratulated the Algerian people and government on successfully holding the recent presidential election in the North African country.
Iranian FM, Members of The Elders Meet in Doha
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with members of The Elders in Qatar on Sunday.
Iranian, Qatari Top Diplomats Discuss Closer Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, held talks on a host of topics, including ways to boost cooperation between the two Muslim countries in diverse fields.
Iran’s Zarif Meets Polish FM, Iraqi Top Security Official in Doha
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Polish counterpart, Jacek Czaputowicz, and Iraqi National Security Adviser Falih Alfayyadh in the Qatari capital of Doha.
Qatar Reiterates Support for Palestine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chairman of the Consultative Assembly of Qatar voiced the Arab country’s strong support for the people of Palestine, stressing that Doha would never sacrifice the interests of Palestinians.
Hashd Sha’abi Supporters Hold Mass Rally in Baghdad, Condemn US Sanctions (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of supporters of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, swarmed the streets of Baghdad to express their wrath over Washington’s sanctions on several leaders of the voluntary forces.
Stramaccioni Will Return to Iran on Monday: Esteghlal Club
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esteghlal coach Andrea Stramaccioni will return to Iran on Monday, the club said.
Yellow Vest Protesters Hold Rally in Wake of National Strike in Paris (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yellow Vest protesters held rallies in Paris on Saturday, in the wake of France’s biggest strike since 1995.
No UNSC Ban on Iran’s Missile Tests: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi said United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 has imposed no ban on the Islamic Republic’s missile tests.
IRGC to Hold Major Naval War Game
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri unveiled plans for holding a large-scale military exercise.
Spokesman: Iran Ready for Prisoner Swap with US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry expressed the country’s readiness for a package of measures to exchange prisoners with the United States.
Iran, Turkey Parliament Speakers Meet in Antalya
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Sentop, held talks in Antalya on Saturday on issues of mutual interest.
US Sanctions on Iran Violate UN Charter, Intl. Law: Malaysia PM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The American sanctions imposed on Iran violate the United Nations Charter and international law, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad told a conference in Qatar on Saturday.
Coachless Estghlal Moves Top of Iran Professional League
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esteghlal defeated struggling Shahin Bushehr 4-1 here in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Saturday.
