Iranian President’s Chief of Staff in Turkey for Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian president’s chief of staff, Mahmoud Vaezi, travelled to Turkey on Thursday for political and economic talks.
Iran Rejects US Notion of Renegotiating JCPOA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry slammed as “pointless” a US official’s idea of renegotiating the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, stressing that Tehran would not test what has been already tested.
Iran, Russia Discuss Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Russia in a telephone conversation discussed the latest developments in Syria.
Under Foreign Pressure, Pakistan Dragging Feet on Gas Pipeline: Iranian Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh deplored Pakistan’s inaction on completion of a gas pipeline under an agreement with Tehran, saying three foreign countries have put pressure on Pakistan to halt the project.
UNSC EU Members Reaffirm Commitment to JCPOA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – European members of the UN Security Council reaffirmed their commitment and support for the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers despite US pressures.
Yemen Warring Parties Agree to Reopen Sana’a Airport
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemen’s warring parties agreed to reopen Sana’a airport in the capital, which is under the control of the Houthi Ansarullah movement, and resume oil and gas exports, sources said.
Iran Lambasts US Violation of UN Resolution
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations denounced the US government’s addiction to sanctions and warmongering, urging the UN Security Council to condemn US violations of resolutions and hold it accountable for the illegal acts.
Solar Probe Takes Never-Before-Seen Up-Close Look of Sun
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Parker Solar Probe has sent to earth a clear image of plasma flowing from the sun during its rendezvous with the center of our Solar System.
Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran to Foil All Hostile Plots
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said the stormy situation in the global politics has now reached Europe and engulfed France but Iran is on a “safe ship” and will thwart all hostile plots.
EU’s Sluggishness in Establishing SPV Unacceptable: Iranian Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An adviser to the Iranian parliament speaker criticized the European Union for lack of sufficient action to counter the US sanctions against Tehran and carry out a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for saving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Iran’s CAO to Facilitate Airplane Purchases, Official Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) Ali Abedzadeh highlighted the country’s need for at least 500 civil airplanes and said the CAO is trying to facilitate importing such aircraft.
Police Seize over 4 Tons of Opium in SE Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s anti-narcotics police forces have managed to capture more than 4,000 kilograms of opium in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan, a provincial police commander announced.
Syrian Troops Push Back Terrorists in Hama
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian forces and their allies repelled a major attack by terrorists in the northern countryside of Hama province.
Foreign Forces’ Presence in Yemen Unjustifiable: Ansarullah
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesman for Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement Mohammad Abdulsalam, who heads a delegation in the ongoing peace talks in Sweden, said the presence of foreign forces in the Arabian Peninsula country cannot be justified.
Iran Hails Parliamentary Elections in Armenia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry hailed the parliamentary elections in Armenia as part of a trend towards democratic changes in the neighboring country.
Iraq Bombs Daesh Meeting Positions in Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iraqi military bombed two Daesh positions inside Syria being used as meeting locations by members of the terror group, the Joint Operations Command said in a statement.
UN Proposes Warring Parties Leave Hudaydah: Source
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Nations proposed at initial talks between Yemen’s warring parties that they withdraw from the contested port city of Hudaydah, a lifeline for millions facing famine, and place it under the control of an interim entity.
Iranian Envoy Meets Top IAEA Officials in Vienna
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s ambassador to Vienna-based international organizations held meetings with senior officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Austria.
