Sunday 20 January 2019 - 13:11
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Weekly report: Iran strongly condemns US-led Poland summit
Politics
Tehran robustly reacts to upcoming Warsaw anti-Iran conf.
Iranian officials have strongly reacted to an anti-Iran conference due to be held by the US in the Polish capital of Warsaw on February 13-14, condemning it as a desperate circus that will disgrace the participants.
Iranian FM Zarif, Iraqi PM Abdul-Mahdi meet in Baghdad
The visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with Iraqs Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdai in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Sunday.
Polish Charge dAffaires summoned over upcoming anti-Iran conf.
Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Polish Charge dAffaires to voice protest over the hosting of an anti-Iran, so-called peace and security in Middle East conference by US and Poland in February.
Iran to take necessary measures against any hostile move: Spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi deplored Polands recent decision to host a conference that the US is going to hold against Iran next month, saying that no hostile move by any country will go unanswered.
Iran to leave behind US sanctions with endurance
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pointed to unilateral US sanctions against Islamic Republic specified that Iranian nation would succeed in leaving the sanctions behind.
Iran to continue advisory mission in Syria: Leaders adviser
Leaders top military adviser Major General Hassan Firouzabadi said that Irans advisory presence in Syria continues as far as Damascus is asking Tehran to do so.
Iran not to ask for anyones approval for launching satellites
Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi stated Irans right to take advantage of all kinds of technologies and said Tehran will ask for nobodys approval or permission for launching its own satellites.
UK demand on Iranian nationals, intervention in internal affairs, totally rejected
Iranian Envoy to London Hamid Baeidinejad on Monday denounced Britains approach toward the issue of Iranian-British citizen who is serving her time in Iran, describing it as an interventionist act.
Iran MP, Syria president: Tehran, Damascus resolute on strengthening strategic relations
The Syrian president and a senior Iranian lawmaker have expressed the two countries firm determination to continue developing decades-long strategic relations in order to serve the two nations interests in various fields.
Iran in economic war with enemy: IRGC commander
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari highlighted reasons behind financial problems facing the country and said the Islamic Republic is in an economic war with the enemy.
Armed Forces always ready to face enemies: Mousavi
Commander of Irans Army Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said that Armed Forces of the country are always ready to fight enemies.
Iran FM, Iraqi Kurdistan PM discuss issues of interest
Irans Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad-Javad Zarif and Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan Region met and discussed issues of mutual interests on Tuesday.
Iran Armed Forces chief of staff to visit Azerbaijan on Wed.
Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri will head a high-ranking military delegation to the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku, on Wednesday.
Iran has enough supplies of 20% uranium: Salehi
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said that Iran has enough resources of 20% enriched uranium and also that the country is able to resume its peaceful nuclear activities.
Iran Zarif meets with PUK SG Kosrat Rasul
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Secretary General of Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Kosrat Rasul in Sulaimaniyah on Tuesday.
Iran ambassador, Lebanese PM discuss issues of bilateral importance
Irans ambassador in Beirut Mohammad-Jalal Firouznia and Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri in a meeting on Tuesday discussed issues of mutual interest.
Iran unaware when Europe launches financial channel
The Spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry Bahram Ghasemi said on Tuesday that Europe has not yet informed when it is going to launch the promised financial mechanism known as the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in order to help Iran continue business under US pressures.
Press TV anchor Marzieh Hashemi jailed in US on unspecified charges
Marzieh Hashemi, a journalist and anchor working for Irans English-language Press TV television news network, has been imprisoned in the United States for unspecified reasons.
Defense ministry hails Irans successful space mission
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami hailed the efforts of scientists of Irans Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO), who successfully launched a domestically-built Payam satellite into space, with Simorgh satellite carrier.
Enemies seeking to create discontent in Iran via pressures: Minister
Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli warned of US plots to undermine the country through economic sanctions and said the enemies are seeking to create widespread discontent in Iran by increasing pressures on its people.
IRGC chief to Netanyahu: Dont play with lions tail
Highlighted that Iranian military advisers and weapons will remain in Syria, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander warned Israeli regimes prime minister on Wednesday that he should not play with the lions tail.
Iran calls for release of Press TV anchor in US custody
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday called for immediate release of Press TV anchor who is presently in the US custody.
President hails Irans breakthrough in space technology
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the countrys success in launching satellites into space as a great achievement, saying trivial shortcomings will be addressed soon.
Iran, Azerbaijan ink military cooperation protocol
The Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Iran has signed a military cooperation protocol with Republic of Azerbaijan during the visit of Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri to the northern neighbor.
Iran wont sacrifice progress over fake US, France concerns
Irans Foreign Ministry has dismissed as fake French and American concerns about the Islamic Republics recent strides in space technology, asserting that nothing will stop the Islamic Republics scientific progress.
Iran, Iraq hold business forum in Karbala
A business forum between the Iranian side and representatives from Iraqs central and southern provinces was held Wed. morning in Karbala in the presence of Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif.
FM Zarif: Iran seeking visa waiver agreement with Iraq
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday evening that Tehran has offered visa-free entry for both Iranian and Iraqi businesspersons and is waiting for Baghdads approval.
Araghchi says US not trustworthy due to withdrawal from JCPOA
Irans Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran nuclear deal displayed that the United States is untrustworthy and unreliable.
Mogherini not to attend anti-Iran Warsaw conf.: spokesperson
EUs High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini will not participate at an anti-Iranian summit which is going to be held in Poland, said an EU spokesperson.
Pompeo does not have right to interfere in Iran-Iraq ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo does not have the right to interfere in Iran-Iraq issues.
Minister: Iran to keep inflicting intelligence losses on Israel
Irans minister of intelligence reminded the Zionist regime of the blows it has received from Iran, saying the Islamic Republic will continue to inflict defeats on Israel in the intelligence arena.
Irans Army chief reaffirms unity with IRGC
Commander of the Iranian Army underscored that his forces will keep working hand in hand with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) to foil the US and Israeli plots.
Zarif back home from Iraq
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif returned home from a five-day official visit to Iraq late on Thursday.
Same bull. Same bully: Iranian FM trolls Bolton with #10YearChallenge tweet
Javad Zarif has again shown his knack for roasting US officials on Twitter, this time mocking National Security Advisor John Bolton for 10 years of calls to attack Iran.
Lebanon declines US invitation to attend Warsaw forum
Lebanese resources said on Thursday morning that Lebanons government has declined an invitation by the US to attend an upcoming anti-Iran forum in Warsaw.
Air Defense opens new radar site in southeast Iran
Irans Air Defense commander inaugurated a new radar site in the countrys southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan on Saturday.
Iranian military official warns of ISILs massive presence in Afghanistan
A senior Iranian military official warned that thousands of ISIL terrorists have been stationed in Afghanistan with the help of the US and certain regional states.
Veep: Iran wants friendly ties with all neighboring countries
Irans First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri said on Saturday that Iran wants friendly relations with all neighboring countries.
EU delay in implementing financial channel unacceptable: Kharrazi
e head of Irans Foreign Policy Strategic Council Kamal Kharrazi said Sat. the European Unions delay in implementing the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to continue trade with Iran despite US sanctions under the pretext of their incapability of convincing European companies is unacceptable.
Iran denies ties to Afghan held in Germany for spying
Iran on Saturday denied having any link to an Afghan-German man suspected of spying for Tehran, suggesting his arrest in Germany was part of efforts to mar EU-Iran relations, the state news agency IRNA reported.
Parl. to review Guardian Councils flaws to CFT today
Iranian Parliament will hold a session Sun. to review a report of flaws pointed out by the Guardian Council on the bill on Irans accession to the convention against the funding of terrorism (CFT).
Economy
Iraq underlines cooperation with Iran despite US sanctions
Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammad Ali Hakim said on Sunday that despite US unilateral economic sanctions, his country insists on economic cooperation with the neighboring state of Iran.
Iran self-sufficient in producing power equipment after revolution: Energy
Iran succeeded in self-sufficiency following the victory of the Islamic Revolution in producing power plants and even some foreigners are seeking gas turbine technology realized by the efforts of Iranian industrialists and scientists, the Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said on Sunday.
EU official: SPV to be launched soon
Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be launched in a short time, a European official said on Thursday.
Iran calls on Europe to cut tariffs for Iranian goods down to zero
An official at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran has called on Europe to cut down to zero the tariffs imposed on the import of Iranian goods, saying the move would send a message that Europe is serious about expanding trade with Iran.
China offers Iran $3bn oilfield deal despite US sanctions: Wall Street Journal
State-run Chinese energy giant Sinopec has offered Iran a $3-billion deal on further development of an Iranian oilfield the two countries are already working on, the Wall Street Journal has reported.
Regional Affairs
US experiencing regression in ME: Lebanese Hezbollah
The visit by US officials to the region will not cover up Washingtons regression in the Middle East, , member of the executive council of Lebanons Hezbollah Movement recently said.
Jordan agrees to host Yemen talks about prisoner exchange
Jordan has announced that it will host a round of UN-brokered negotiations between delegates from Yemens Houthi Ansarullah movement and representatives loyal to former Yemeni president Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi to discuss a prisoner swap deal between the two warring sides.
Terrorist war against Syrian people no longer limited to Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said the terrorist war waged against the Syrian people is no longer limited to Syria only and this underlines the importance of cementing the Syria-Russia relations at this important stage of the regions history.
Upcoming Astana meeting to be held in 2nd half of Feb.: Moscow
Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the upcoming Astana meeting on crisis in Syria would be held in the second half of February.
Russia warns Israel against more Syria strikes
Russia has warns Israel against carrying out airstrikes near the Damascus International Airport in the Syrian capital.
Society
Boeing 707 cargo plane crashes near Tehran
A Boeing 707 cargo plane operated by Kyrgyzstan airlines crashed minutes ago while landing in Fath Airport, located in Karaj, Alborz province, 40 kilometers west of the capital Tehran.
AUT says ready to start building a second Payam satellite
The AUT team in charge of developing the Payam satellite has written a letter to President Rouhani voicing their readiness to start working on the construction of a second satellite after the first failed to reach orbit on Tuesday.
Iran holds funeral for victims of Army plane crash
A funeral procession was held in Tehran on Wednesday to bid adieu to the 13 Iranian army personnel killed in the crash of a Boeing 707 cargo plane on Monday.
Minister: Iran ranks 1st in science production in world
Iranian Minister of Science, Research and Technology Mansour Gholami announced on Wednesday that the country has come to stand atop other world nations in the production of different scientific contents in quantitative terms.
Big haul of heroin seized in South Iran
Irans Intelligence Ministry seized a big haul of heroin at a southern port destined to Europe.
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