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Former Senator:
Mattis leaving will not change US approach toward Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Former US Senator Bennett Johnston told Mehr News that the ousting of Defense Secretary James Mattis will not make a great deal of difference in Trump's approach toward Iran.
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By: Anadolu
Rouhani, Erdogan meeting in NY
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, discussing a wide range of bilateral, regional and international issues.
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Japan, a model for developing Iran’s tourism industry
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Japan is one of the successful countries in the field of attracting tourists and Japan’s tourism industry, as one of the main pillars of growth and development of gross national product (GNP), is a successful model for attracting tourists to Iran.
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Russian security chief to visit Iran on Sep. 26
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev will visit Iran on September 26 to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
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Rouhani says no plans to meet Trump, citing US sanctions
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told NBC News Monday that he had no plans to meet President Donald Trump during his visit to New York, saying the US had employed only threats and sanctions against the country.
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ECO, best option for regional coop.
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Gholamhossein Dehghani said that Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is the best option for multilateral cooperation between regional countries.
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UNSC strongly condemns Ahvaz terror attack
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – In a Monday statement, the United Nations Security Council strongly condemned the Ahvaz terrorist attack and urged all states to cooperate with Iran to hold perpetrators of the heinous act.
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China says will maintain normal relations with Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that his country will continue normal economic ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Iran, Turkey stress coop. in countering sanctions
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Erdogan stressed joint efforts to combat terrorism and counter US sanctions.
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Iran short 'Slaughter' to premiere at Bulgarian festival
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran short film 'Slaughter' has been selected to compete at the 2018 Early Bird International Student Film Festival in Bulgaria.
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Iran-Jordan women play friendly match
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran-Jordan friendly match was held Monday in Ararat Stadium in Tehran.
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VIDEO: Highlights of E3+2 statement after meeting in NY
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Following a ministerial meeting between remaining signatories to the JCPOA in New York, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif and European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini read a joint statement. You can see the highlights of the statement here. (Source: UNIFEED)
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Pres. Rouhani raps Haley’s remark on Ahvaz terrorist attack
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has censured US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley’s remark on the Sat. terrorist attack in Ahvaz.
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E3+2 vows to establish ‘Special Purpose Vehicle’ to facilitate trade with Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Remaining signatories to Iran nuclear deal have promised to establish a ‘special purpose vehicle’ to facilitate payments related to Iran’s exports as part of efforts to salvage the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action after the US’ withdrawal, and ensure Iran's economic benefit from it.
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Cementing Tehran-Kabul ties beneficial for both nations in all stages
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani stressed that Iran wishes a better, more developed and safer future for Afghanistan, adding, “deepening Tehran-Kabul relations is beneficial for both nations in all stages."
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Rouhani stresses equal opportunities for women in sports
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani stressed creating equal opportunities for men and women in various fields of social activities, including sports, in a meeting with president of the International Olympic Committee.
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Intl. community should stand up against US’ violation of agreements
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Pointing out the unilateral and illegal withdrawal of the United States from the nuclear agreement, the Rouhani said that the international community must firmly stand against the United States’ violation of agreements.
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Terror groups backed by countries claiming to fight terrorism: Rouhani
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – President Rouhani said that terrorist groups are supported by countries who claim that they are fighting terrorism.
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Iran intelligence forces arrest 22 people behind Ahvaz terror attack
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – According to a statement issued by Iranian ministry of intelligence Mon, the Iranian security forces have arrested a number of 22 people in relation with the recent deadly terrorist attack in southern Iranian city of Ahvaz.
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Iran willing to deepen ties with intl. financial institutions: Rouhani
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – In a meeting with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde, President Hassan Rouhani stressed that the Iran is willing to deepen its relations with financial institutions, especially the IMF, and benefit from the fund’s advice.
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Iranian, French FMs hold meeting in New York
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian and French foreign ministers held a meeting in New York Mon. to discuss bilateral, regional and international issues as well as the JCPOA.
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Trump needs to undo his very wrong anti-Iran actions: Rouhani
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – In a meeting with US media executives in New York, president Hassan Rouhani condemned the reinstated US sanctions on Iran after its withdrawal from the nuclear deal, calling on the US administration to undo its cruel and unjust anti-Iran actions.
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Great statesmen tend to build bridges instead of walls: Rouhani refers to Mandela
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said at Nelson Mandela Peace Summit on Monday, that Mandela was a loyal friend to Iran, adding "this is a historical reality that great statesmen tend to build bridges instead of walls."
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Russia to supply S-300 to Syria within 2 weeks: Minister
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Russia will supply an S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria within two weeks, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Monday.
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Zarif, Mogherini meet in NY ahead of 4 + 1 meeting
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the European Union foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini met today before a ministerial meeting between remaining signatories to the JCPOA in New York.
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Regional security officials to meet in Tehran
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) –National security secretaries and advisers of Iran, Russia, China, India and Afghanistan will hold a meeting in Tehran on September 26.
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'Lulu' to vie at Reggio Film Festival
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iranian animated piece 'Lulu' is picked to compete at the 17th edition of Reggio Film Festival in Italy.
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US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE want to “Syrianize” Iran: Prof. Entessar
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) –Commenting on Ahvaz attack Prof. Entessar says US, Israel, Saudi Arabia and UAE’s principal goal is to create chaos in Iran to disintegrate the country.
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VP says gov't will provide for basic goods at any circumstances
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian first vice-president Es’hagh Jahangiri has assured that the government will provide for basic goods and will support the poor strata during the economic hardships.
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Takfiri terrorism jeopardizes whole region: Shamkhani
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said that Takfiri terrorism has threatened the whole region significantly.