Iran’s Power Generation Capacity Tops 77,000 MW
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Deputy Energy Minister Houshang Falahatian announced that the country’s nominal capacity to produce electricity has surpassed 77,000 megawatts (MW).
Iranian Diplomat, Top Iraqi Cleric Hold Talks in Baghdad
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and Leader of Iraq’s National Alliance Ammar al-Hakim met in Baghdad on Monday for political talks.
Iran Foreign Ministry Sets Up ‘Water Diplomacy’ Bureau
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a bureau for specialized handling of water disputes and restoring the country’s rights, a spokesperson said.
Iranian Judiciary Chief Urges Release of Detained Citizens in US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani hit back at recent comments made by US President Donald Trump against the Islamic Republic and called on Washington to immediately free Iranian citizens held in US prisons.
Iran: US Conduct on JCPOA Has Ruined Chances of Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was a litmus test on whether any dialogue with the US on non-nuclear issues could take place, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said, adding that the US lack of commitment and obstructive measures only thickened the wall of mistrust.
Diplomat Lauds Iran’s Prompt Support for Iraq in War on Daesh
DAMASCUS (Tasnim) – An Iraqi diplomat praised Iran for the timely support it provided for the Baghdad government in the fight against the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group, saying the Islamic Republic was indeed the first friend to rush for help.
Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Kabul
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul that led to the killing of at least 24 people on Monday as an “inhumane and savage” act by terrorists.
Saudi Warplanes Continue to Hit Civilian Areas across Yemen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Saudi warplanes targeted two residential areas in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a, killing and injuring a large group of civilians in the impoverished Arab country.
Iran, France Ink Deal to Cooperate in Making Subway Cars
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – High-ranking officials in Iran’s rail industry signed a major deal with the French rail car manufacturer Alstom to boost cooperation in the production of subway cars.
No Drug for Relieving Pains of Gaza People (+Video)
GAZA City (Tasnim) – The deadly medicine crisis is still ongoing in the Gaza Strip and the helpless people of the region facing acute shortages and more patients are dying in the war-torn region on a daily basis.
Korea Focusing on Small, Midsize Businesses in Iran: Envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – One of South Korea’s main trade strategies is to grow links with the Iran’s small and midsize businesses in order to minimize the adverse impacts of any severance of trade interaction between a few major companies, South Korean ambassador to Tehran said.
Iran Ready to Set Up Field Hospital for Palestinians Injured in Israeli Attacks: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary General of the International Conference in Support of the Palestinian Intifada Hossein Amir Abdollahian condemned recent Israeli attacks against Muslims in the occupied territories and said Iran is prepared to launch a field hospital to treat injured Palestinians.
Iran-Iraq Political Commission Addresses Diverse Issues
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ranking diplomats from Iran and Iraq held two meetings of a joint political committee on Sunday to explore avenues for the expansion of ties between Tehran and Baghdad, particularly in the economic field.
Syria Army Recaptures Key Area in Qalamoun as Operation Enters 4th Day
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syria’s army, backed by Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement, continued to make gains against the Jabhat Fatah al-Sham (formerly known as al-Nusra Front) in Damascus countryside and managed to establish full control over a major area in the West Qalamoun mountainous region.
Palestinians Continue Praying Outside Al-Aqsa; Israel Injures 20 in Al-Quds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – For the eighth consecutive day since Israel installed increased security measures at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied Old City of Jerusalem (al-Quds), hundreds of Muslim worshipers on Sunday performed prayers outside of the compound gates in protest to the regime's measures.
Iranian, Chinese Diplomats Discuss Syrian Crisis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The director general of the Iranian Foreign Ministry's office for the Middle East and North Africa, Mohammad Irani, held talks with China’s special envoy to Syria Xie Xiaoyan on a range of issues, including the latest efforts to resolve the protracted crisis in Syria.
Iran Wins Bronze at FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran defeated Morocco to win the first ever medal in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.
Iraqi Speaker to Attend Rouhani’s Swearing-in Ceremony
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraq’s Parliament Speaker Salim al-Jabouri took up his Iranian counterpart’s invitation to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani, slated for August 5.
Suicide Car Bomb Hits Afghanistan's Kabul
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - At least 24 people have been killed and more than 40 wounded after a suicide car bomb targeted Afghanistan's capital Kabul, officials said.
Iran B Basketball Team Comes 7th at William Jones Cup
Tehran (Tasnim) - Iran B basketball team finished in seventh place in the 39th edition of the William Jones Cup.
Iranians Win Three More Medals at World Para Athletics Championships
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian representatives won three more medals on Day 10 of the World Para Athletics Championships.
Afghanistan’s National Unity Government Collapsing: Afghan Figure
KABUL (Tasnim) - President Ashraf Ghani’s dictatorial approach will result in collapse of Afghanistan's National Unity Government in the near future, Ahmad Wali Massoud, chairman of the Massoud Foundation and younger brother of the late Ahmad Shah Massoud warned.
Maranjab Desert: Combination of Desert, Nature, History
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - In addition to beaches, jungles, mountains and green areas, there are multiple and beautiful deserts in central parts of Iran. Beautiful Maranjab Desert is one of the most popular deserts of Iran that attracts many tourists from Iran and other countries every year.
Iran to Keep Supporting Iraqi Armed Forces: Shamkhani
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani underlined the Islamic Republic’s continued support for Iraq in its efforts to restore security and peace to the Arab country.
Official Sees Sanctions as Opportunity for Iran-Russia Partnership
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran and Moscow, both facing Western sanctions, could use the embargoes as an opportunity to reap economic benefits.
Protesters Set Fire to Israeli Flag in London amid Tensions in Al-Quds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Demonstrators set fire to an Israeli flag in central London on Saturday during ongoing furor in the Muslim world over the installation of electronic security checkpoints by the Tel Aviv regime in the occupied Old City of Jerusalem (al-Quds).
Iran Condemns Israel’s Crackdown on Palestinians
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly slammed the escalation of Israeli atrocities against Palestinians and restrictions the regime has put on worshipers in al-Aqsa Mosque, slamming the Tel Aviv regime as the main source of state-sponsored terrorism and horror in the region.
Iran, Iraq Agree to Broaden Defense Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The defense ministers of Iran and Iraq signed an agreement on Sunday to boost military cooperation between the two neighbors in a host of fields, including counterterrorism.
