Sunday 15 May 2016 - 15:41
Story Code : 213921
Weekly report: "Conference on JCPOA and Resistance Economy, Opportunities and Capacities
Politics
Irans missile policy not subject to negotiation: Spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari reaffirmed that the countrys missile policy is defensive in nature and will not be subject to any negotiation with any world power.
White House aide defends Iran nuclear deal push
Ben Rhodes, the White House aide who led the public push for the Iran nuclear agreement, is defending his handling of the campaign after he was quoted in a New York Times Magazine profileclaiming he created an echo chamber to sell the deal.
Irans Air Defense forces equipped with S-300 system: DM
The Iranian defense minister announced on Tuesday that the countrys Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base has been equipped with S-300 missile system, but at the same time added that the Islamic Republics indigenous air defense system will be mass produced this year.
Iran unveils Naseh drone
The latest domestic drone of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base, dubbed Naseh, was put on display on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by defense minister.
AEOI chief: Iran in talks with Russia on exports of heavy water
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi announced that his country is holding talks with the Russians to sell them 40 tons of its excess heavy water.
Irans purchase of S-300 system no breach of UN resolution: US
US State Department Spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau said Irans purchase of Russian S-300 missile defense system does not constitute a violation of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
Senate Democrats beat Republicans in Iran heavy water amendment
US Senate Democrats have emerged victorious in their efforts to block an anti-Iran amendment offered by Republicans in relation to a ban on purchase of heavy water from Tehran.
Leader: Clerics serve as guides for public opinion, social issues
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that clerics are serving as guides for public opinion as they won trust of people and they listen to them patiently.
Zarif: Parties to JCPOA obliged to discharge duty tangible to people
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that the parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, must discharge their obligations tangible to people so that they would feel the positive outcome.
Economy
Saudis luring oil customers away from Iran: Minister
Irans Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh blamed Saudi Arabia for discouraging customers from buying Iranian crude and luring them away by offering lower prices.
President: people to be informed about seizure of Iran assets
President Hassan Rouhani said the nation will be informed on the process which led to seizure of Iran assets by the US.
Iran plans 500,000-ton annual polypropylene output
Iran plans to increase its annual polypropylene output to 500,000 tones, Managing Director of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) Marzieh Shah-Daei said.
Russia ready to get back to discussion on crude production freeze energy minister
Russias Energy Ministry does not see any reasons to revise its oil production forecast for 2016, it is possible that this year oil production may exceed 540 mln tonnes.
Path cleared for Bank Mellats claim against UK Treasury
The English Court of Appeal, presided by Lord Chief Justice Thomas of Cwmgiedd, on Tuesday delivered its Judgment in the ongoing US$4 billion damages claim brought by Bank Mellat against HM Treasury.
Iran exports LPG to Africa by using ISO tank containers
Iran started export of its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to African countries by using ISO tank containers, an official affiliated to the National Iranian Oil Production and Distribution Company (NIOPDC) said.
Regional Affairs
US, Russia, Iran responsible for Syria truce: Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry says that the United States, Russia, and Iran are all responsible for ensuring that both the opposition group and the Syrian government live up to the Syria truce.
Lavrov discusses Syria developments with Zarif, Kerry
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday discussed Syria developments with US Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
UK, US, France block Russias bid to blacklist Syria militant groups
Britain, France, the United States and Ukraine have reportedly blocked Russias request to add two Syrian militant groups to a UN terror blacklist and sideline them from the Syrian peace process.
Iranians Hajj pilgrimage unlikely this year: Official
Head of Irans Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Saeed Ohadi criticized Saudi authorities for their reluctance to facilitate the travel of Iranian pilgrims to the Arab country for the upcoming Hajj.
Takfiri terrorists, US plot against resistance: Nasrallah
Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary general of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah, says the US and its regional allies have nurtured Takfiri and barbaric terrorist groups in the region to break the spirit of the anti-Israeli resistance.
Hezbollah senior leader Mustafa Badreddine martyred
Hezbollah announced on Friday the martyrdom of senior commander, Hajj Mustafa Badreddine in Syria.
Takfiris killed Lebanese commander Badreddine: Hezbollah
The Lebanese resistance movement, Hezbollah, says its top military commander Mustafa Badreddine was killed by Takfiri terrorist groups in Syria, adding his death will boost the movements resolve to fight the extremist militants.
Society
Iran committed to gender equality
Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Shahindokht Molaverdi said the government is determined to meet its objective of guaranteeing gender equality.
Millions flocking to Karbala for Imam Hussein (PBUH) birthday anniversary
Millions of pilgrims are descending on Iraqs holy city of Karbala to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
Turkey, Iran vow to boost cooperation in tourism
Meeting at a joint tourism workshop in Tehran, Turkish and Iranian officials push for more flights, visits, joint efforts.
Air pollution rising at an alarming rate in worlds cities
Outdoor pollution has risen 8% in five years with fast-growing cities in the developing world worst affected, WHO data shows.
Iranian woman elected to US Natl Academy of Sciences
An Iranian mathematician has been elected as member of US National Academy of Sciences, it was reported on Saturday.
# Tags
