IRGC Prepared to Counter Bioterrorism: General
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ security squad highlighted the measures the IRGC has taken to protect Iranian authorities from bioterrorism attacks, saying his department is offering training courses and has developed homegrown equipment for that purpose.
Iran Decries US Meddlesome Stance on Cop Killer Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry denounced the meddling comments made by US officials about the execution of a rioter convicted of killing three police officers in Tehran, saying the US government is in no position to interfere in the internal judicial processes of other countries.
Iran, Russia, Turkey Start Syria Peace Talks in Geneva
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Representatives from Iran, Russia, and Turkey are meeting in Geneva on Tuesday to discuss establishing a committee tasked with drafting Syria's new constitution.
Arab-Western Alliance Defeated in Yemen’s Hudaydah: IRGC Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari commended recent achievements of the Yemeni forces in countering the Saudi-led coalition’s massive attacks on Yemen’s port city of Hudaydah.
Iran Manufactures First Domestic Rail Tracks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esfahan Steel Company (ESCO) announced on Monday that the first domestically-constructed rail tracks have been handed over to Iran’s Railways, saying the rails are on par with the latest global standards.
Over 40 Saudi Military Vehicles Destroyed in Hudaydah in 6 Days: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 44 military vehicles belonging to Saudi-led mercenaries and UAE forces have been destroyed in Hudaydah since the start on Wednesday of a Saudi-led aggression against the western Yemeni port city, a report said.
US Attack on Hashid al-Shaabi Aimed at Aiding Terrorists: Iraqi Movement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraqi movement Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq -an offshoot of the Popular Mobilization Units or Hashid al-Shaabi- condemned a recent US airstrike on the Iraqi forces near the border with Syria as an attempt to facilitate the movement of terrorist groups between the two Arab countries.
Zahra Nemati to Represent Iran in Asian Games
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian para archer Zahra Nemati will participate at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Most French Firms 'Unable to Stay' in Iran due to US Sanctions: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said that after the US imposes new sanctions on Iran most French companies would be unable to continue business in Iran because of problems over payment, also saying that the US cannot be the “planet’s economic policeman”.
Record 68.5 Million People Displaced Worldwide: UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A record 68.5 million people have been forced flee their homes due to war, violence and persecution, notably in places like Myanmar and Syria, the UN said on Tuesday.
Jordanian Forces Assisting Al Khalifa in Crackdown on Bahrainis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Bahraini regime has resorted to using Jordanian forces in the clampdown on the peaceful protests in the Persian Gulf country, a local report said.
Iran’s Zarif: Warmonger Israel in Possession of All Middle East Nukes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Referring to recent statistics released by a Stockholm-based research institute, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said proven nuclear warheads stationed in the Middle East are entirely owned by the Zionist regime of Israel.
Syria Army Inflicts Losses on Terrorists in Quneitra, Hama
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Syrian army and its allies repelled a major attack by Takfiri militants in the eastern countryside of the southwestern province of Quneitra, killing and injuring dozens of them.
Pentagon Cancels Freedom Guardian Military Drill with South Korea
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The United States and South Korea have cancelled a major military exercise scheduled for August, a week after Donald Trump said he would end the “war games” in a surprise concession during his summit with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un.
World Cup: England Kick Off Campaign with Hard-Fought Victory
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - England snatched victory in the dying moments of their opening fixture against Tunisia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia at the Volgograd Arena.
Iran’s President, Qatar’s Emir Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday conferred on the two countries’ relations as well as regional issues.
Iranian, Swiss Diplomats Discuss Closer Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – High-ranking diplomats from Iran and Switzerland held another round of political talks between the two countries, exchanging views about a host of issues, including ways to boost bilateral relations in diverse fields.
World Cup: Andres Cunha to Officiate Iran v Spain
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Uruguayan referee Andres Cunha has been chosen to officiate the match between Iran and Spain in Group B of the 2018 World Cup.
