Sunday 2 December 2018 - 11:45
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Weekly report: Iran not seeking to start war with any country: Leader
Politics
Iran says wont let deal of the century pass
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the United States plans to make Israel a dominant force in the Middle East through its deal of the century plot, but Iran is determined to foil it.
Pompeo concerned on Iran role in Muslims unity
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a statement expressed concern over recent remarks made by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addressing the 32nd International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran.
32nd Intl. Islamic Unity Conf. releases communique
The 32nd edition of Islamic Unity Conference entitled Quds, the Axis of Unity of the Ummah, has released its final statement, with an emphasis on unity among Muslims and putting an end to regional conflicts.
4th round of high-level talks between Iran, Europe is held
The fourth round of high-level political talks between Iran and the European Union was held in Brussels on Monday.
Iran, Afghanistan discuss Afghan peace process
Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif visiting Geneva to attend Conference of Afghanistan, held a meeting with Afghan Chief Executive, Abdullah Abdullah on Tuesday.
Ayatollah Khamenei warns artists against enemies soft war
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has urged movie producers, directors, and actors to be vigilant about the enemies soft war.
Iran, EU reiterate resolve to abide by JCPOA despite US exit
Iran and the European Union have once again stressed their resolve to keep the 2015 nuclear deal alive despite the unilateral US withdrawal from the international accord.
EEAS issues statement on Iran-EU high-level political dialogue
European Union External Action Service issued a statement on Tuesday on high-level political dialogue recently held between Iran and the European Union.
AEOI chief Salehi arrives in Vienna
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has arrived in Vienna on Wednesday to attend the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology.
Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran not seeking to start war with any country
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is not seeking war with any country, but the Armed Forcesshould develop theircapabilitiesto deter any potential aggressor.
Iran ready to help Afghan nation, govt. in their quest for peace
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran is ready to continue to help the people and government of Afghanistan in their quest for peace and cooperate with all with the same objective.
Larijani travels to Turkey to attend APA meeting
The Speaker of Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani has left Tehran for Istanbul to attend the 11th plenary session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA).
Iran arrests elements behind Ahvaz terrorist attack
Local officials in Iran announced that all elements behind the September terrorist attack in the southern province of Khuzestan have been arrested.
US Treasury imposes cyber-related sanctions on two Iranians
The United States imposed cyber-related sanctions on two Iranians, according to a notice posted on the US Treasury website on Wednesday.
Salehi warns Amano against ill-wishers seeking to mar Iran-IAEA ties
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi met with IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano on Wednesday to discuss nuclear cooperation as well as IAEA safeguards in relation to JCPOA.
Two new submarines join Irans naval fleet
Two Ghadir-class submarines capable of launching subsurface-to-surface missiles, torpedoes and mines have joined Irans naval fleet.
Iran launches new destroyer in Persian Gulf
The Iranian Navy has launched a domestically-built destroyer in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas.
Regional Affairs
Myanmar seizes more Rohingya Muslims fleeing Rakhine
Myanmars authorities have intercepted a boat with 93 Rohingya Muslims who were fleeing apartheid conditions at internal displacement camps in Rakhine State and heading to Malaysia.
11th round of Syria peace talks opens in Astana
The 11th round of Syria peace talks, known as the Astana Peace Process, began in Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
US efforts to regain lost power in Mideast futile: Hezbollah official
A deputy head of Lebanons Hezbollah resistance movement says the USdream of restoring its lost power in the Middle East in cooperation with Saudi Arabia will never come true.
You will regret invading Lebanon: Hezbollah warns Israel
The Hezbollah resistance movement has issued a warning video to Israel, saying that the regime will regret invading Lebanon.
MbS scrambles military amid coup fears: Report
A new report says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MbS, has scrambled the Saudi military fearing a coup by some royals to topple him.
Economy
Some countries trying to harm Iran by manipulating oil market: Iran minister
Some countries are trying to harm Iran by manipulating the oil market, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said on Wednesday, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency.
France, Germany taking charge of EU-Iran trade move but oil sales in doubt
France and Germany are to take joint responsibility for an EU-Iran trade mechanism to minimize the risk of U.S. punishment but few now believe it will cover oil sales, heightening fears for the fate of the landmark international nuclear deal with Iran.
Intl conference for Halal products held in Istanbul with Irans presence
The Sixth International Conference of Halal products was held in Istanbul, Turkey, with representatives from the Iranian National Standards Organization.
Asias Iran oil imports plunge to five-year low in October
Imports of Iranian crude oil by major buyers in Asia hit a five-year low in October, as China, Japan and South Korea sharply cut purchases ahead of U.S. sanctions on Tehran that took effect in early November, government and ship-tracking data showed.
Iranian flights still running despite fuel limitations
Despite the fact that US sanctions have brought about problems and limitations for supplying fuel for Iranian aircraft, but flights are still running, Chief Executive of Iran Civil Aviation Organization said.
Society
FIFA urged by own rights body to give Iran deadline for allowing women into stadiums
Global soccer body FIFA has been urged by its own human rights advisory panel to give Iran a deadline for allowing women to watch soccer matches.
Three Iranian sites registered by World Handicrafts Council
Two cities of Meybod, Abadeh and Khorashad village were registered by World Handicrafts Council as the world city of Zilu (cotton carpet), marquetry and Tobafi (Iranian fabric-weaving art) respectively, said the head of Irans Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO).
Hassanzadeh claims his 4th AFC Futsal Player of the Year title
Iranian top futsal player Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh won the 2018 AFC Futsal Player of the Year in a ceremony held Wednesday night in Muscat, Oman.
Syrian film grabs Best Screenplay Award at Tehrans Resistance Film Festival
Syrian feature film The Fatherhas collected the Best Screenplay Award at the ending ceremony of the International Resistance Film Festival in Tehran.
Sohrab Sepehri: A notable Persian poet, painter
Sohrab Sepehri was an Iranian poet, author and painter. He was one of the most important contemporary poets of Iran and his poems have been translated into many languages such as English, French, Spanish and Italian.
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