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Iranians stage nationwide rallies to commemorate “Dey 9 Epic”

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA – Iranians have taken to street all over the country in massive numbers on Sunday to commemorate the anniversary of the “Dey 9 Epic” which marks the historic rallies held nine years ago this day to confront enemies' sedition.

Iran speaker: 'Dey 9 Epic' a sharp slap to seduction

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijan said on Sunday that the “Dey 9 Epic,” was a 'sharp slap to seduction and monkeyshines of foreigners'.

Zarif: Iran supporting Palestinian cause

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA – Iran will always stand by the Palestinian people and support the Palestinian cause, said Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif on Saturday.

Grand Ayatollah: US withdrawal from Syria landmark victory for Islamic society

Qom, Dec 29, IRNA – Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani said on Saturday that 'we are now witnessing promising developments in the region followed by the US and its allies withdrawal from Syria and Iraq which are signs of significant victory for the Islamic society'.

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Continuing siege on Yemeni people a crime, official

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA – President of the Supreme Revolutionary Committee of Yemen Mohammad-Ali al-Houthi termed the continuation of the siege of the Yemeni people despite the presence of the UN envoy in al-Hudaydah port as a crime.

Official:

'Deal of century' biggest blow to Palestinian cause

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA – Senior Islamic Jihad Movement official Khaled al-Batsh stressed that the so-called 'deal of century' plan is in fact the Arab countries' biggest blow to the Palestinian cause.

Yemen target Saudis' positions with missiles

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA – Yemen has targeted Saudi forces' positions in southern Saudi Arabia with missiles, Yemeni TV Channel 'Al-Masirah' reported Sunday.

Light tremor rocks southern Iran

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA - An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale jolted Hajjiabad in southern Iranian province of Hormuzgan early Sunday.

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Dec 30

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA – The following headlines appeared in the English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Sunday:

Turkey will continue close cooperation with Iran on Syria

Moscow, Dec 29, IRNA - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Saturday that 'we will continue our close co-operation with Iran on Syria and regional issues'.

Lebanese cleric welcomes Syria victory over terrorism

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA – Senior Lebanese cleric on Saturday welcomed Syria victories of over foreign sponsored terrorism.

Enemies plotting to cause dissatisfaction in Iran: Official

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA – Enemies are seeking to cause dissatisfaction in Iran, a senior Iranian military official said on Saturday.

Lebanese cleric: Syria wins global war on terrorism

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA- The head of the Resistance Scholars Union Sheikh Maher Hammoud said that Syria has won the global war on terror against the country.

Iran-Pakistan ties in best condition: Envoy

Zahedan, Dec 29, IRNA - Pakistani Ambassador to Tehran emphasized that Iran-Pakistan relations are in their best position since the victory of the Islamic Revolution (1979) which the opportunity should be used to expand economic, commercial and cultural cooperation.

US plans to topple Syrian gov't unsuccessful

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA – US plans to topple Syrian government was not successful; Commander of the Supreme National Defense University said adding that it was regarded as a big defeat.

Ayatollah Shahroudi commemoration ceremony held by Lebanon's Hezbollah

Beirut, Dec 29, IRNA - A commemoration ceremony for former head of Iran's Expediency Council late Ayatollah Seyyed Mahmood Hashemi Shahroudi was held by the Lebanese Hezbollah at the presence of political and religious figures in Beirut’s southern suburb.

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Iran, Syria discuss long-term strategic economic ties

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA -- Members of the Iran-Syria Joint Ministerial Economic Committee met in Tehran on Saturday and the meeting was co-chaired by Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami and Syrian Economy Minister Mohammad Samer al-Khalil.

20 teams due to attend int'l wrestling competitions in Iran

Sari, Dec 29, IRNA – Some 20 domestic and foreign teams will compete in the 16th edition of Shahid Hasheminejad Wrestling Championship in northern Iranian city of Behshahr, head of Behshahr Wrestling Committee said on Saturday.

Lavrov: Russia, Turkey to coordinate in Syria after US exit

Moscow, Dec 29, IRNA- Turkey and Russia have agreed to coordinate 'on the ground' in Syria following a planned US troop withdrawal, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said following a meeting with Turkish officials in Moscow.

Zarif: Iran supporting Palestinian cause

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA – Iran will always stand by the Palestinian people and support the Palestinian cause, said Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif on Saturday.

Iranian weightlifter wins three gold medals in West Asia

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA - Iran's 55kg weightlifter won three gold medals in the West Asian Championship competitions.

Minister: Priority Job creation, hand-woven carpet export

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA - Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade of Iran said promotion of hand-woven carpet industry requires the formulation of an operational plan in this context.

Padeh Village has long history

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA - Set on the northern outskirts of Kavir Desert, Padeh Village is located 25 kilometers east of Garmsar County, Semnan Province.

Yemeni spokesman: First round of Sweden agreement implemented

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA - Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree declared on Saturday the beginning of the first round of Sweden agreement and the change in deployment of the Yemeni forces in Al-Hudaydah Port.

Iran female squash player ranks 15th in world

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA – Iranian female squash player Niki Shemirani ranked 15th in the world U-17 category.

120,000 tons of commodities transited from Iran’s Chabahar Port to Afghanistan

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA – Some 120,000 tons of commodities were transited to Afghanistan from southeastern Iranian Port of Chabahar over the past 14 months, according to deputy head of Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran.

Ammar filmfest names jury members

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA - Ammar International Popular Film Festival announced members of its panel of jury for various sections.

Iran's short film Slaughter to compete in Serbia filmfest

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA - Iranian short film ‘Slaughter’ has been selected to compete in the 12th Kustendorf International Film and Music Festival in Serbia.

Headlines

Iranians stage nationwide rallies to commemorate “Dey 9 Epic”

US exit from Syria, insignificant move: Iran top cmdr

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA – Chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri said that given the huge number of the US forces currently present in the region, its recent exit from Syria is not a remarkable measure.

Iran speaker: 'Dey 9 Epic' a sharp slap to seduction

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijan said on Sunday that the “Dey 9 Epic,” was a 'sharp slap to seduction and monkeyshines of foreigners'.

Continuing siege on Yemeni people a crime, official

Official:

'Deal of century' biggest blow to Palestinian cause

Politics

Iranians stage nationwide rallies to commemorate “Dey 9 Epic”

US exit from Syria, insignificant move: Iran top cmdr

Iran speaker: 'Dey 9 Epic' a sharp slap to seduction

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijan said on Sunday that the “Dey 9 Epic,” was a 'sharp slap to seduction and monkeyshines of foreigners'.

Continuing siege on Yemeni people a crime, official

Official:

'Deal of century' biggest blow to Palestinian cause

Economy

Iran, Syria discuss long-term strategic economic ties

Minister: Priority Job creation, hand-woven carpet export

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA - Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade of Iran said promotion of hand-woven carpet industry requires the formulation of an operational plan in this context.

120,000 tons of commodities transited from Iran’s Chabahar Port to Afghanistan

US sanctions ending dollar dominance: Russian expert

Moscow, Dec 29, IRNA - An analyst working for the Institute of Economics at the Russian Academy of Sciences said the US sanctions against other countries such as Russia, Iran and China would end the US dollar's dominance in the world.

Iranian traders discuss Chinese auto industry

Beijing, Dec 29, IRNA – The conference 'Automobile Industry in China' was held in Shanghai with the presence of Iranian traders on Saturday.

Art & Culture

Tourism official invites world to spend Christmas holidays in Iran

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA - A senior tourism official invited people from across the world to choose Iran as the destination for their Christmas vacation this year, in a bid to lure tourists amid the tightening of US sanctions.

Light tremor rocks southern Iran

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA - An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale jolted Hajjiabad in southern Iranian province of Hormuzgan early Sunday.

Padeh Village has long history

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA - Set on the northern outskirts of Kavir Desert, Padeh Village is located 25 kilometers east of Garmsar County, Semnan Province.

Ammar filmfest names jury members

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA - Ammar International Popular Film Festival announced members of its panel of jury for various sections.

Iran's short film Slaughter to compete in Serbia filmfest

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA - Iranian short film ‘Slaughter’ has been selected to compete in the 12th Kustendorf International Film and Music Festival in Serbia.

Sports

20 teams due to attend int'l wrestling competitions in Iran

Iranian weightlifter wins three gold medals in West Asia

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA - Iran's 55kg weightlifter won three gold medals in the West Asian Championship competitions.

Iran female squash player ranks 15th in world

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA – Iranian female squash player Niki Shemirani ranked 15th in the world U-17 category.

Iranian chess player runner-up in Russian champs

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA – Iranian Chess player Sara Sadat Khadem al-Sharieh ranked 2nd in rapid category of the King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Championships which is underway in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Iranian referee to judge in Asian Junior Athletics Championships

Tehran, Dec 26, IRNA - The Asian Athletic Confederation invited Iranian international referee (Starter) to attend the Asian Junior Championship.

Exclusive

US sanctions ending dollar dominance: Russian expert

US loses political bargaining by exit from Syria: Expert

Beirut, Dec 26, IRNA - Lebanese analyst and chairman of the Center for American and Arab Studies Mendez Sulayman emphasized that the United States, with departure of Syria, lost power to influence situation in Syria for bargaining in the talks and abandoned the Syrian opponents.

Joint research center necessary for Iran, Russia: Expert

Moscow, Dec 25, IRNA - University professor and deputy chairman of the Academy of Sciences of the Tatarestan Republic of Russia saying that economic cooperation between Tehran and Moscow has not progressed to the same extent as other sectors stressed given the unilateral US sanctions, Iran and Russia's economic research center must be launched.

American people, fed up with US futile wars: Academic

Tehran, Dec 24, IRNA - A significant number of the American people are tired of US' futile wars in the Middle East since they feel the repercussion and do not find them of any use, a lecturer at University of Tehran said on Monday.

Pak FM Iran visit to further strengthen ties: Pak analyst

Islamabad, Dec 24, IRNA - Former Pakistani ambassador says the visit of Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to Iran would further strengthen ties between the two states and would also bring them closer in their endeavors to restore peace to Afghanistan.

Latest News

Iranians stage nationwide rallies to commemorate “Dey 9 Epic”

US exit from Syria, insignificant move: Iran top cmdr

Iran speaker: 'Dey 9 Epic' a sharp slap to seduction

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijan said on Sunday that the “Dey 9 Epic,” was a 'sharp slap to seduction and monkeyshines of foreigners'.

Continuing siege on Yemeni people a crime, official

Official:

'Deal of century' biggest blow to Palestinian cause

Tourism official invites world to spend Christmas holidays in Iran

Yemen target Saudis' positions with missiles

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA – Yemen has targeted Saudi forces' positions in southern Saudi Arabia with missiles, Yemeni TV Channel 'Al-Masirah' reported Sunday.

Light tremor rocks southern Iran

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA - An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale jolted Hajjiabad in southern Iranian province of Hormuzgan early Sunday.

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Dec 30

Tehran, Dec 30, IRNA – The following headlines appeared in the English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Sunday:

US evacuates first military warehouse in Syria

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA -- Following its surprise decision last week to withdraw its troops from Syria, the first US military warehouse near the Iraqi border was evacuated on Friday.

Press

News analysis by Mohammad Marandi*

Should Iran exit the nuclear deal and take the Pyongyang option?

Tehran, June 30, IRNA - After US President Donald Trump’s amusing news conference in Singapore with North Korean leader Kim Yong-un and the subsequent fallout, I recalled how the malicious, libellous and anonymous author Junius, depicting another unsavoury character in 1771, wrote: 'As for Mr Wedderburne, there is something about him, which even treachery cannot trust.'

Saber al-Daghamseh*

What’s the reason for all the blind hatred against Iran?

Tehran, June 18, IRNA - Every morning, after having each meal and before falling asleep at night, they swear at Iran and insult the country, labeling it as an evil, adding they are afraid of an imaginary demon called ‘Shia’.

By: Mohammad Marandi*

Iran will retaliate. Get over it

Tehran, April 27, IRNA - Any further restraint in responding to Israeli aggression will only encourage more violations against Iran and Iranians

By Harsh V. Pant *

The future of Chabahar Port

Tehran, Dec 13, IRNA – Last week saw the inauguration of the first phase of the strategic Chabahar port by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in the presence of officials from 17 countries.

S. Arabia, UAE military aggression root cause of Yemen’s afflictions

Madrid, Dec 7, IRNA - A senior Iranian expert on international relations said on Wednesday that Military aggression of the Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the major cause of Yemen’s current crisis and afflictions.

FICCI SG: India-Iran ties free from influence of third state

Tehran, Nov 20, IRNA - India has been very clear that its relations with Iran should be independent of its relations with other states, said the secretary general of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

Iran’s stall warmly welcomed in Dublin's charity fair

London, Nov 20, IRNA – Iran's stall was warmly welcomed by senior foreign diplomats in the International Charity Bazaar (ICB) held in Dublin, Ireland.

Viewpoint

No military solution to Afghan conflict

Islamabad, Dec 29, IRNA - US President Donald Trump's decision to reduce the number of US troops in Afghanistan vindicates the stance of Iran and Pakistan that there is no military solution to Afghan conflict.

Pak analyst slams anti-Iran rhetoric

Islamabad, Dec 28, IRNA – Senior Pakistani analyst says reports casting doubts on peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program are pack of lies and part of the US and Zionist regime’s agenda against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

By Reza Bahar*

Media and keeping collective hope alive

Tehran, Dec 27, IRNA – Many regions across the world are entangled in apparently unending crises for which both the people and the pundit perceive no imminent settlement.

US economy exhibits more uncertainties: Chinese expert

Tehran, Dec 26, IRNA/Global Times – The US stock market suffered its steepest Christmas Eve decline in history on Monday, which also affected the Chinese and Japanese stock markets. Some countries and regions survived the slide as their markets closed for Christmas.