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Iran boosting capabilities to defend territorial integrity
TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – IRGC Chief Commander said that the Islamic Republic seeks to boost its defense capabilities to safeguard Iran’s territorial integrity. Major general Hossein Salami made the remarks during a visit to an underground missile base along the Persian Gulf coast on Friday. “Our logic in defending the territorial integrity, the independence […]
Iran voices concern about US violation of detainees’ rights
Tehran, Jan 8, IRNA – Iran’s High Council for Human Rights, has issued a statement, voicing extreme concern over the violation of rights of those detained in a protest in the US capital on Thursday. The statement came few hours after American Police detained tens of angry protesters who stormed the Capitol Building in Washington. […]
Iran urges Seoul to behave ‘logically’ over Iran’s seizure of tanker
Tehran (ISNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman called on Seoul to behave rationally in dealing with Tehran’s seizure of a South Korean vessel due to technical issues. Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Saeed Khatibzadeh said, “The South Korean government’s behaviour in this regard is not understandable and is rejected.” “We urge the Korean government to deal […]
Iran test-fires Azarakhsh missile from national drone
Tehran, Jan 6, IRNA – Iran Army successfully test-fired Azarakhsh (Thunderstorm) missile from its Karrar-class drone at the second day of military drills on Wednesday. Azarakhsh- air-to-air missile- could successfully identify and annihilate its hypothetical targets, according to the Army information center. This is the first time the missile is being used in any drills. […]
IRGC Quds Force Chief: US May Face Revenge at Home
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani warned the US that it might face revenge inside its territory for the assassination of top Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani. Addressing a conference in commemoration of General Soleimani, held in Kerman on Wednesday morning, Qaani reminded the […]
Restart of 20% Uranium Enrichment in Iran Makes Lawbreaking Costly: Speaker
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tehran’s decision to resume enriching uranium to a purity level of 20 percent would strengthen Iran’s position in the face of those breaching agreements and increase the cost of lawbreaking, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said. In a post on his Twitter account on Tuesday, Qalibaf said resumption of 20% uranium enrichment […]
US extends sanctions waiver for Iraq to import Iranian gas
Tehran (ISNA) – The US has granted Iraq a three-month extension to a sanctions waiver allowing it to import Iranian gas, an Iraqi official told AFP. The new exemption, which is longer than previous extensions, was granted after “long discussions”, the official told AFP on condition of anonymity. The move represents a welcome reprieve for […]
Iran’s Ties with China, Russia Unaffected by US Admin: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s foreign policy is not based on daily developments, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson said, stressing that close relations with China and Russia would not be affected by the US administration’s policies. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Saeed Khatibzadeh rejected the notion that Iran’s cooperation with Russian and China may be […]
‘Resistance groups in region ready for revenge’
TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – One of Hashd al-Shaabi’s commanders announced on Mon. that all resistance groups in the region are ready for revenge. Hailing former Quds Force Cmdr Lt. Gen Qasem Soleimani and his comrade Abu Mehdi al-Muhandis, Ahmed al-Mousawi al-Maksusi said “Enemies will not be able to diminish the value of Soleimani and Muhandis; for […]
President Rouhani hopes COVID-19 vaccine be purchased within weeks
Tehran, Jan 3, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed hope that the coronavirus vaccine be purchased and transferred to Iran within weeks, saying vaccination will start based on a certain timetable which will give the priority to medical staff and elderly people. Addressing the economic coordination committee meeting on Sunday, Rouhani urged the Central […]