Poll:
TEHRAN (defapress) – Most Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the Iran situation, feel less safe after the US drone strike on top Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, and are concerned about a new war in the Middle East, according to an ABC News/Ipsos poll released Sunday.
News ID: 79886 Publish Date : 2020/01/13
Hezbollah:
TEHRAN (defapress) – Iran’s precision missile strikes at US military bases in Iraq sent the message that all American targets in West Asia are within the range of Iranian missiles, said the secretary-general of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah, adding that they were also a message to Israel.
News ID: 79885 Publish Date : 2020/01/13
In a closed Parl. session on Sunday:
TEHRAN (defapress) – In a closed session on Sunday, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Chief Major General Hossein Salami explained about the conditions that led to the downing of the Ukrainian aircraft.
News ID: 79882 Publish Date : 2020/01/12
TEHRAN (defapress) - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday lashed out at the US for its corrupt presence in the region, saying it has led to current turbulent situation.
News ID: 79881 Publish Date : 2020/01/12
Pres. Rouhani:
TEHRAN (defapress) – Speaking at the meeting of Iranian and Qatari high-ranking delegations on Sunday in Tehran, Iranian President Hasan Rouhani said, "Iran welcomes further development of relations with neighboring countries, especially Qatar, and we are very happy with the close relations between the two countries in the recent years."
News ID: 79880 Publish Date : 2020/01/12
TEHRAN (defapress)- Iranian legislators in a statement on Sunday underlined their firm support for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a powerful national defense arm of the country after it took responsibility for the recent downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane over Iran's airspace as a result of human error.
News ID: 79878 Publish Date : 2020/01/12
Iran:
TEHRAN (defapress)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi categorically dismissed the claim that British Ambassador to Tehran Robert Macaire is under detention, asserting that the envoy was arrested and immediately freed because of participation in an illegal street event.
News ID: 79876 Publish Date : 2020/01/12
TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Oman’s new sultan, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, held talks in the capital, Muscat, on issues of mutual interest.
News ID: 79875 Publish Date : 2020/01/12
TEHRAN (defapress)- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami voiced regret over the incident which happened for the Ukrainian plane over the Iranian airspace.
News ID: 79870 Publish Date : 2020/01/12
TEHRAN (defapress) – North Korea said Saturday it had received US President Donald Trump's letter wishing a happy birthday to leader Kim Jong Un, but warned it will return to nuclear talks only when Washington fully accepts its demands.
News ID: 79869 Publish Date : 2020/01/11
TEHRAN (defapress) – Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member states condemned US sabotaging act in non-issuance of visa for Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in order to participate in the UN Security Council meeting in New York.
News ID: 79868 Publish Date : 2020/01/11
TEHRAN(defapress) – Oman has named Haitham bin Tariq Al Said as the country's new ruler following the death of his cousin Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, according to a report.
News ID: 79867 Publish Date : 2020/01/11
TEHRAN (defapress) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Hojatoleslam Seyed Ebrahim Raeisi ordered the head of the Armed Forces’ Judiciary Organization to immediately launch investigations into the shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger plane that was caused by human error.
News ID: 79866 Publish Date : 2020/01/11
TEHRAN (defapress) – The Daesh Takfiri terrorist group hailed the recent assassination of Iran's top military commander, Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, by its “allied” US forces in Iraq, describing the criminal act as a “divine intervention” made by direct order of American President Donald Trump.
News ID: 79864 Publish Date : 2020/01/11
TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed apologies and condolences to all who have been affected by the tragic Ukrainian plane crash in Tehran, saying that US adventurism has led to this disaster.
News ID: 79863 Publish Date : 2020/01/11
On Ukrainian plane incident:
TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says those responsible for the unforgivable mistake that brought down a Ukrainian plane near Tehran will be identified and prosecuted.
News ID: 79862 Publish Date : 2020/01/11
Iran Armed Forces:
TEHRAN (defapress) – The General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces released a statement early on Saturday noting that the cause of the Ukrainian passenger plane crash has been human error in an air defense base.
News ID: 79861 Publish Date : 2020/01/11
Zarif:
TEHRAN (defapress) – In a message to the international community, the Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned that "if countries do not resist against the US unilateralism now, they will have to pay higher prices later.”
News ID: 79860 Publish Date : 2020/01/10
Rouhani:
TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told Italian PM that Tehran would stand by the EU's independent and right positions in promoting peace and stability in the world.
News ID: 79859 Publish Date : 2020/01/10
TEHRAN (defapress) - The US House of Representatives approved a nonbinding resolution aimed at reining in the president's ability to attack Iran in the future without congressional approval.
News ID: 79858 Publish Date : 2020/01/10
