Iran news headlines on Thursday include Iran seizing of Indian ship carrying oil from Iraq; Russian analyst stressing over necessity of Iran's participation in Geneva 2 conference;Azerbaijan republic navy commander visiting Iran; country police seizing of 460kg of narcotics; Iranian MP condemnation of killing of people in Egypt protests; Indian envoy urging enhancement of mutual ties with Iran and country participation in 5th Asia-pacific wholesale.
Iran seizes Indian ship carrying oil from Iraq
In a development with serious international ramifications, theIranian Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) has detained an Indian ship carrying oil in the Persian Gulf. Sources said the ship, named MT Desh Shanti, was on its way to India from Iraq when it was detained by the IRGC.
Commander sees Irans maritime interests as strategic
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari emphasized on Thursday that Irans maritime interests are macro-scale and strategic, and stressed the need for further development in this area.
Analyst stresses necessity for Irans participation in Geneva II conference
A senior Russian analyst underlined Irans important role in the region, and said all influential countries, including Iran, should be invited to the International Geneva II Conference to help end the crisis in Syria through diplomatic ways.
460kg of narcotics seized in Sistan-Baluchestan
Some 460 kilograms of narcotics were seized by Border Guards of Sistan-Baluchestan on the Iranian southeastern borders, provincial police deputy commander said on Thursday.
Egypt crisis serves US, Israeli interests: Iranian MP
A senior Iranian lawmaker has condemned the mass killing of Egyptian protesters by the countrys security forces, insisting that the current state of affairs in the African country only serves the US and Israeli interests.