Sunday 12 November 2017 - 12:17
Story Code : 282024
Weekly report: Trilateral meeting of Iran-Russia-Azerbaijan in Tehran
Politics
Iran unveils new radar system for defense purposes
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami unveiled a new radar system named Afaq (Horizons) on Monday.
Rosatom starts construction work at Bushehr NPP second power unit site in Iran
Chief Executive Officer of Rosatom Alexei Likhachev took part in the formal ceremony of work start in the foundation pit of main buildings of the power unit No. 2 of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Iran, the Russian state nuclear corporation said on Tuesday.
US Treasury expands sanctions against IRGC
The US Treasury Department on Tuesday announced the expansion of sanctions on Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, which were imposed on October 13.
2nd round of Iran-Russia-Azerbaijan trilateral talks held in Tehran
Presidents of Iran, Russian and Azerbaijan held the second round of trilateral talks in the Iranian capital on Wednesday.
Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan sign joint statement
At the conclusion of a trilateral summit in Tehran, the presidents of Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan issued a joint statement and threw their weight behind the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei reveals methods to isolate US
Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin that there are various ways to nullify US sanctions.
Leader decries Trumps foolish comments against Iranian nation
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has slammed US President Donald Trumps foolish remarks against Iranian people, saying such a stance is a clear sign of Washingtons hostility towards the entire nation.
Senior advisor to Irans Leader confers with Nasrallah
Iran Supreme Leaders senior advisor Ali Akbar Velayati and Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah discussed latest regional developments in a meeting on Friday.
Iran displays missile during anniversary of embassy takeover
Iran on Saturday displayed a surface-to-surface missile as part of events marking the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover and hostage crisis amid uncertainty about its nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran administration to continue support for Armed Forces: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has pledged full support for the countrys Armed Forces in defending the Islamic Republics independence and territorial integrity.
Shameless, ridiculous CIA 9/11 falsification aimed at saving US allies in Mideast: Iran
Irans Foreign Ministry has dismissed new shameless falsification of 9/11 recordsby the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to incriminate the Islamic Republic, saying such a futile propaganda campaign is meantto protectsome of Washingtons allies in the Middle East.
Amanos visit to Iran due to US misconduct over JCPOA
Iranian VP who also heads AEOI, Ali Akbar Salehi, pointing out that the IAEA chief traveled to Tehran with his own wish, said Yukiya Amano holds a special responsibility with regard to the conduct of the United States on JCPOA.
Economy
Russias Rosneft, Irans NIOC eye $30 bln in oil and gas projects
Russian oil producer Rosneft and the National Iranian Oil Company have signed a road map on the implementation of strategic projects in Iran with total investments worth up to $30 billion, Rosneft head Igor Sechin said on Wednesday.
Russian president: North-South Corridor cost-effective
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that North-South Corridor is economically viable and cost-effective.
Russia and Iran sign $30bn energy agreements
Russia and Iran have signed agreements to collaborate on strategic energy deals worth up to $30bn that will involve energy groups such as Rosneft and Gazprom.
Frances Total opens Washington office as Iran risks loom
Total (TOTF.PA) has opened an office in Washington in a bid to strengthen relations with the U.S. administration as the French oil and gas company prepares to invest billions in Iran.
Intl collaboration puts pressure on US unilateralism: Iran
Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says collaboration of countries puts pressure on US unilateralism.
Regional Affairs
Official: No decision on admiting observor members in Astana talks
Russia and Iran have so far received requests by certain countries applying to join Astans talks as observers, but no decision has been made by the peace guarantors as yet, Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs said.
US, Israel supporting Takfiri terrorists in Middle East: Velayati
A senior Iranian official says the United States, Israeli regime and certain countries in the Middle East are supporting Takfiri terrorists in the region, stressing that such extremistsand their sponsors are on the verge of annihilation.
Lebanese PM Hariri resigns, attacks Iran while in Saudi Arabia
Lebanons Prime Minister Saad Hariri, in the middle of a visit to Saudi Arabia, resigned from his position while accusing Iran of meddling in the domestic affairs of regional countries.
Saudi Arabia arrests 11 princes, including billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal
Saudi Arabia announced the arrest on Saturday night of the prominent billionaire investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, plus at least 10 other princes, four ministers and tens of former ministers.
Retaliatory missile launched at Riyadh airport was Borkan H2, Yemen says
The Yemeni army has confirmed that it targeted Saudi Arabias King Khalid international airport in Riyadh with a long distance Borkan H2 ballistic missile.
Society
Iran stops New York auction of ancient Persepolis relics
An auction of an ancient relic which had been stolen from Irans Persepolis decades ago has been stopped in the US city of New York, according to an Iranian official.
Iranian woman wins gold at Asian Rock Climbing Cup
Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi has been crowned as the champion of Asia Cup Wanxianshan 2017 in China, and clinched a gold medal at the prestigious sports event.
Worlds longest dining table set for Arbaeen pilgrims
The longest sufra (piece of cloth on which food is served) in the world has been spread by people from the southern Iraqi province of DhiQar to receive Arbaeen pilgrims.
UNESCO registers Irans ancient history book as world heritage
A genuine book of Jami-al-Tawarikh or Rashidi History written by Rashid-ul-ddin Fazlollah Hamadani kept in Golestan Museum in Tehran was registered as world heritage in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Programs to highlight Tabriz tourism capacities, attractions
Several tourism programs have been submitted by officials for the Tabriz 2018 event following a seven-day deadline set by Irans Cultural Heritage Handicrafts and Tourism Organization in late October.
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