Iranian Coast Guard Gets New Patrol Boats
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s homegrown ‘Heidar-class’ search and rescue (SAR) vessels joined the Border Police’s naval fleet in the country’s southern waters on Monday.
Iran to Take 3rd Step to Reduce Nuclear Commitments after 60 Days: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi warned that if the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal continue failing to live up to their obligations, the Islamic Republic will take the third step to reduce its nuclear commitments after 60 days.
Europe, Japan 'Concerned' over Iran’s Enrichment Announcement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt expressed concerns over Iran’s decision to scale down its nuclear commitments, hoping that the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers could still work.
Defense Minister Vows Response to UK Seizure of Iranian Oil Tanker
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s defense minister warned the UK to expect a reaction to its act of “maritime banditry” after the British navy seized an Iranian supertanker in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Trading Bitcoin Illegal in Iran, Official Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The sale and purchase of Bitcoin is illegal in Iran, an official with the Central Bank said, warning against advertisements luring people into trading the cryptocurrency.
US ‘Deal of Century’ to Fail in Face of Palestinians’ Resolve: Hamas
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Husam Badran, a Hamas political bureau member and the movement's lead on international relations, said the US plot against Palestine dubbed “the deal of the century” will be defeated in the face of the Palestinians’ resolve.
Sheikh Zakzaky’s Son: Nigerian Govt. Seeks My Father’s Murder
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The son of Nigeria’s Muslim leader Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky warned about the deteriorating health of the 66-year-old cleric, who has been held in detention along with his wife for more than three years.
Iran Freestylers Claim Cadet Asian Wrestling C’ship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran won the title of the 2019 Cadet Asian Freestyle Wrestling Championship on Sunday.
Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Strategic Ties Pact
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign minister of Iran and Afghanistan’s ambassador to Tehran weighed plans to finalize a document on strategic relations between the two neighbors.
American Player Jaeschke Excited to See Iranians in Chicago
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chicago-born outside hitter Thomas Jaeschke is really excited about Chicago hosting the Men’s Finals of the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League.
Iran Breaking Monopoly of Communication Technologies: IRGC Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Hossein Salami praised Iran’s recent achievements in the defense sector and said the country has been able to break world powers’ monopoly of advanced communication technologies.
Iran’s Persepolis to Hold Training Camp in Turkey
TEHRAN (Tasnim)- Iranian football giant Persepolis is going to hold a training camp in Kartepe, Turkey.
Pope Francis Says Attack at Libya Migrant Center Intolerable
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pope Francis said the international community shouldn't tolerate acts of violence like the air attack that recently struck a detention center for migrants in Libya.
Turkey: Protection of Our Borders Means Protection of NATO, Europe
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Omer Celik, a spokesperson for Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), said Turkey is unwavering in its determination to reinforce air defense systems in response to continued threats arising from Syria, Iraq and the eastern Mediterranean.
Iran Reserves Right to Counter US Economic Terrorism: Zarif
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif highlighted reasons for the country’s move to reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, and said the Islamic Republic reserves the right to protect its interests in the face of “US economic terrorism”.
China's Envoy to Britain Laments ‘Cold War Mentality’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China is not interested in a diplomatic war with Britain but rejects the "Cold War mentality" it has seen from some British politicians over Hong Kong, China's ambassador to London said on Sunday.
Former Esteghlal Coach Schafer Appointed Baniyas Coach
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Emirati football club Baniyas announced the singing of German coach Winfried Schafer.
Yemen’s Ansarullah Unveils New Homegrown Ballistic Missile, Drones
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The forces of Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement unveiled an advanced domestically made ballistic missile and several state-of-the-art unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), local reports said on Sunday.
