TEHRAN – A former senior Palestinian official says the recent developments in Jerusalem and other areas in Palestine have created an opportunity for a new uprising (intifada). “The recent escalation opened a wide door in front of the Palestinian people for a new ‘intifada’ to be unified behind their resistance to restore their rights,” Basem […]
TEHRAN — As the registration began to close on Saturday, the Ministry of Interior witnessed many prominent political figures coming and going, including key figures Ebrahim Raeisi and Ali Larijani. Ayatollah Raeisi, the Judiciary chief, showed up at the ministry on Saturday to register as a presidential candidate. A highly favored candidate, he is widely […]
TEHRAN – Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon who served as health minister in the Mohammad Khatami administration, registered on Saturday to run for the post of president. Pezeshkian, a pro-reform figure, was vice speaker in the previous parliament. He currently represents the Tabriz constituency in the parliament. The sitting MP was accompanied by her daughter […]
TEHRAN—Addressing students virtually on Tuesday, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei advised the nation to participate in the June presidential elections enthusiastically to boost confidence of the next administration. On his belief regarding the future administration, the Leader said in his opinion it is possible to use the faithful and revolutionary youth […]
TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged Muslim countries to support the Palestinian people in the face of Israeli aggression. In a phone conversation with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday, the Iranian president underlined the need for unity and cooperation among Islamic countries in defending the Palestinian people. “It […]
TEHRAN – Some 20 historical objects have recently been confiscated from three smugglers in Kuhdasht, western Lorestan province, a senior police official in charge of protecting cultural heritage said on Friday, CHTN reported. Including a decorative box, statue base, tray, and a few coins, the relics which had been embedded inside a car, were discovered […]
TEHRAN— In a virtual speech with the students late on Tuesday, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution condemned acts of aggression in Kabul and Jerusalem, stating that Israel only understands the language of force. Referring to the Israelis’ brutal attacks against defenseless Palestinians in Al-Aqsa Mosque, Ayatollah Khamenei stated that these crimes occurred in front […]
TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy has reacted to a claim by the Pentagon that the IRGC speedboats unprofessionally came close to an American vessel. The IRGC Navy said in a statement on Tuesday that IRGC boats did not act unprofessionally and while they were conducting a regular and conventional operation, they encountered […]
TEHRAN – Iran will send 16 archers to the 2021 Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Lausanne, Switzerland. The competition is scheduled to be held from May 17 to 23. The Iranian archers will participate at compound and recurve events in the Stage 2. Milad Vaziri, Sadegh Ashrafi, Amin Pirali, Reza Shabani, Zahra Nemati, Shiva […]
TEHRAN— Iraj Masjedi, the Iranian ambassador to Iraq, said on Saturday that a new approach has been taken in the countries of the region to resolve differences and tensions, and Iran welcomes that. “The Islamic Republic has always been a promoter and supporter of peace and friendship, so we welcome the resolution of any differences, […]
TEHRAN— Speaking to the local Mazandaran TV channel on Saturday on the occasion of the battle of Khan Tooman martyrs, Major General Hossein Salami stated that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps will never allow the enemies to smear the martyrs’ achievements, and it will send them to the graveyard of history with humiliating defeats. “Praise […]
TEHRAN— The Former Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman and a presidential candidate, Ramin Mehmanparast, spoke with the Lebanese Al Mayadeen News Network on Tuesday stating that the United States administration must change its behavior if they want to reduce animosity with Iran. Mehmanparast said that the U.S. policies are aimed at putting pressure on Iran, and […]
