Indian Subcontinent

Iran FM meets with head of Afghan High Peace Council

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Chairman of the Afghan High Peace Council (HPC) Mohammad Karim Khalili have held talks in Tehran over the ongoing peace process in Afghanistan.
2018-11-05 21:47
Iran offers condolences to Afghanistan over chopper crash

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has offered condolences to Afghanistan on the losses of lives in a helicopter crash.
2018-10-31 16:26
FM Zarif blasts US newly announced bans on 2 IRGC commanders

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – In a tweet on Wednesday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reacted to sanctioning two IRGC commanders by the United States under the pretext of supporting Taliban.
2018-10-24 21:23
IRGC ground force commander:

Pakistani officials promise to coop. effectively with Iran on abducted guards

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – IRGC Ground Force Commander Brig. Gen. Mohammad Pakpour said in Pakistan that the Pakistani security and military officials have promised to have effective cooperation with Iran on abducted border guards case.
2018-10-24 21:21
Iran offers congratulations to Afghanistan on successful parl. elections

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has offered congratulations to the Afghan government and nation for successful of holding parliamentary elections in the country.
2018-10-24 19:41
Afghan soldier opens fires on NATO troops, kills 1, injures 2

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – An Afghan soldier started shooting at NATO troops Mon. killing one of them, and wounding two other service members.
2018-10-22 21:35
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Iran expects Pakistan to step up crackdown on terrorists

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said that Iran expects Pakistan to have more cooperation with Iranian military and police forces in pursuing and cracking down on terrorist groups.
2018-10-20 20:24
Iran-Pakistan ties are unwavering: Iranian envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan said that Iran-Pakistan cooperation on bilateral, regional, international levels is solid enough that it cannot be undermined by enemies.
2018-10-20 18:58
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Iran, Pakistan FMs hold phone talk over abducted border guards

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a phone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart, calling on the neighboring country to intensify efforts to secure the release of abducted Iranian border guards.
2018-10-17 19:18
IRGC Ground Force Cmdr.:

Iran ready for hostage rescue mission with Pakistan army

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said Tue. that Iran is ready for any joint military operations with Pakistani Army to free 14 security forces abducted this morning on the border with Pakistan.
2018-10-16 17:50
By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

17 years of America’s disastrous Afghanistan venture

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – On Sunday, the protracted war in Afghanistan completed 17 years. It was on October 7, 2001 the US government and its allies launched the so-called ‘Operation Freedom’ apparently to topple the Taliban regime in Kabul, following the 9/11 attacks. Yet 17 years later, America’s longest war still grinds on, despite more than $2 trillion investment and thousands of casualties.
2018-10-10 15:59
‘India-Pakistan relationship is held hostage by many structural impediments’

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) –India and Pakistan, the two estranged neighbors, made some significant overtures since the formation of new government in Islamabad, which rekindled hopes of peaceniks in both the countries. But the parleys proved short-lived.
2018-10-07 15:58
US economic terrorism targeting people’s livelihood: Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – The Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said Wed. the United States' economic terrorism is targeting the livelihood of the ordinary people and governments.
2018-09-26 20:30
By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

Why US attempts to woo India would fail?

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – After a lot of dilly-dallying, the inaugural India-US ministerial 2+2 dialogue was held in New Delhi on Thursday.
2018-09-10 08:38
Increasing gas row with Turkmenistan upsetting for Iran: senior MP

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) –Iranian Parliamentary official says that deteriorating bilateral relations with Turkmenistan is upsetting for Iran, adding persisting gas row has caused more problems.
2018-09-09 22:47
India allows refiners to use Iran tankers, insurance for oil imports

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – India is allowing state refiners to import Iranian oil with Tehran arranging tankers and insurance to circumvent US sanctions, sources told Reuters.
2018-09-03 22:15
Pakistani designate PM to visit Iran after forming government

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) –Newly elected Imaran Khan will visit both Iran after taking oath of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
2018-08-14 10:46
‘Takfiri groups can’t establish strategic presence in Kashmir: expert

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The shadowy forces of takfirism pose the biggest danger to Islam and Muslims today. They are hell-bent on destroying the fabric of Islam and sow seeds of discord among Muslims.
2018-08-12 17:43
Ceasefire violations along India-Pakistan border touch new high this year

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – In a latest case of ceasefire violation, the Pakistani border rangers allegedly fired on Indian Army posts along the border in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez sector on Monday night, leaving at least four Indian soldiers dead, according to reports in Indian media.
2018-08-10 19:53
Pakistan to pursue economic ties with Iran despite US sanctions: Spokesman

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Pakistan said Thu. that it reserves the right to ‘pursue legitimate economic and commercial interests’ with Iran despite risk of US sanctions.
2018-08-10 19:52
Iran Navy commander meets with Japanese, Pakistani military attachés

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi held separate meetings with military attachés of Japan and Pakistan in the Iranian Army Navy’s headquarters Mon.
2018-08-06 16:34
India’s oil imports from Iran jump to record-high in July

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – India’s state refiners imported 768,000 bpd in July, indicating 30 percent increase compared to June.
2018-08-04 14:48
NIOC reviews Gazprom offer to develop North Pars gas field

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has discussed the Russian Gazprom’s offer to develop Iran’s North Pars Gas Field as well as other Iranian gas and oil fields.
2018-07-25 12:34
Rouhani appoints ‘Ali Chegini’ as new envoy to India

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Ali Chegini has been appointed as the new Iranian ambassador to India through the Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s suggestion and President Rouhani’s approval.
2018-07-24 17:17
By: Syed Zafar Mahdi

Afghan-owned peace process only solution to war in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – America’s top military commander in Afghanistan, John Nicholson, sent regional observers into a tizzy with his comments on Monday that the United States was ready to join direct negotiations with the Taliban. He later retracted his statement, apparently under pressure, saying his words were “mischaracterized.”
2018-07-19 23:00
Iran’s junior Greco-Roman wrestling team clinches title at Asian c’ships

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The National Iranian junior Greco-Roman wrestling team won the title today at the Asian Championships with 6 gold, 3 silver and one bronze medals.
2018-07-18 20:33
Iran seeking to co-produce defense equipment with Pakistan: Armed forces chief of staff

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri, said on a visit to Pakistan today that Iran is trying to jointly manufacture defense equipment with the neighboring country.
2018-07-17 14:56
Iranian junior wrestlers depart for India to attend Asian c’ships

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – The national Iranian Junior Greco-Roman wrestling team left Tehran for India on Sunday morning to attend Asian championships.
2018-07-15 14:29
Intelligence officials of Iran, Russia, China, Pakistan hold talks on ISIL

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The top security and intelligence officials stressed the need for a more active inclusion of regional powers in the efforts to settle the conflict in Afghanistan, according to TASS news agency.
2018-07-11 10:46
Iran dismisses claims on training Taliban

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian embassy in Kabul issued a statement Wednesday, vehemently rejecting accusations of providing military training to Taliban in Afghanistan, as cited by some Western media.
2018-07-04 13:46