Iran news headlines on Saturday include Iran warning to US over military intervention in Syria; UN deputy chief visiting Tehran; IRGC readiness for countering threats; Apple removal of Iran from sanction list; Rouhani appointment of new governor for central bank; Berlin Literary Festival invitation from Iranian author; country's FM stressing over peaceful nature of Iran's N. program and Rouhani urging importance of Iran-Oman ties for regional peace.

Iran warns US against overstepping red line on Syria
Deputy Chairman of Iranian Armed Forces’ Chief of Staff Brigadier General Masoud Jazayeri has warned the United States of the “severe consequences” of crossing the red line on Syria.

UN deputy chief due in Tehran tonight
United Nations Undersecretary General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman will arrive in Tehran Sunday night for a discussion of regional issues with top Iranian officials.

 
IRGC commander: Iran fully prepared to counter threats
A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) praised Iran’s intelligence superiority and powerful military forces, and warned the country’s enemies that any potential threat will face a crushing response by the Iranian Armed Forces.

 
Apple removes Iran from sanction list
The US Apple has removed Iran from the list of its sanctions in an announcement published on the company’s website.

 
Iran appoints new governor for central bank
The General Assembly of the Central Bank of Iran appointed Valiollah Seif as the CBI Governor.

 
Iran’s Ali Shojaei invited to Berlin Literary Festival
Iranian author Seyyed Ali Shojaei has been invited to the 2013 edition of Berlin International Literary Festival for his latest narrative creation.

 
FM spokesman reiterates peaceful nature of Iran’s N. program
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Araqchi once again underlined Tehran’s steadfast opposition to the acquisition of nuclear weapons, and dismissed the reasons behind the West’s alleged concerns over Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

 
Iran-Oman ties important to regional peace: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the important position of Oman in the region, calling for more cooperation to restore regional peace.

 

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