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27th March, 2013
Ahmadinejad roadshow: Pitching his political heir
During a celebration last week, to mark the Persian New Year, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad let his favoured aide have the spotlight.
During a celebration last week, to mark the Persian New Year, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad let his favoured aide have the spotlight.
9th November, 2012
Iran’s Ahmadinejad ridicules expense of US vote
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ridiculed the expense of the US election, mocking it as a ''battleground for capitalists'' while speaking at a democracy forum.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ridiculed the expense of the US election, mocking it as a ''battleground for capitalists'' while speaking at a democracy forum.
29th August, 2012
UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrives in Iran for summit: official
Moon's presence has been criticised by the United States and Israel, which are locked in a showdown with Iran over its disputed nuclear programme.
Moon's presence has been criticised by the United States and Israel, which are locked in a showdown with Iran over its disputed nuclear programme.
25th August, 2012
Indian PM to meet Iranian leaders
“During the meeting, the prime minister will review the state of bilateral ties,” foreign secretary Ranjan Mathai told reporters in New Delhi.
“During the meeting, the prime minister will review the state of bilateral ties,” foreign secretary Ranjan Mathai told reporters in New Delhi.
21st August, 2012
Iran unveils new missile, other weapons
The hardware upgrades were unveiled at a ceremony marking Defence Industry Day and attended by President Ahmadinejad and Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi.
The hardware upgrades were unveiled at a ceremony marking Defence Industry Day and attended by President Ahmadinejad and Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi.
6th August, 2012
Nayyer addresses Iranian parliament
The Senate chairman called upon the leaders of the Ummah to build up energies and work for the wellbeing, prosperity and betterment of the Muslim world.
The Senate chairman called upon the leaders of the Ummah to build up energies and work for the wellbeing, prosperity and betterment of the Muslim world.
13th June, 2012
Iran’s parliament softens stance on nuclear talks
Parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani said Iran’s negotiators were instructed that “they don’t have the right to make concessions on Iran's rights under the NPT."
Parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani said Iran’s negotiators were instructed that “they don’t have the right to make concessions on Iran's rights under the NPT."
31st May, 2012
Enrichment ‘not step towards bomb’: Ahmadinejad
"The Western powers have nuclear bombs. Should we trust them? Which is more dangerous, an atomic bomb or the 20 per cent (enrichment)?” Ahmadinejad asked.
"The Western powers have nuclear bombs. Should we trust them? Which is more dangerous, an atomic bomb or the 20 per cent (enrichment)?” Ahmadinejad asked.
31st May, 2012
Iran cancels $2 bln dam deal with China: report
Many foreign companies have been forced to pull out of the Iranian energy sector due to the fear of sanctions, but state-owned Asian firms are less susceptible to Western pressure.
Many foreign companies have been forced to pull out of the Iranian energy sector due to the fear of sanctions, but state-owned Asian firms are less susceptible to Western pressure.
6th May, 2012
Ahmadinejad’s support crumbles in Iran runoff
The results suggest Ahmadinejad will face a more belligerent parliament in the remaining time of his second four-year term in office.
The results suggest Ahmadinejad will face a more belligerent parliament in the remaining time of his second four-year term in office.
4th May, 2012
Iran holds run-off parliamentary election
State television reported that polling stations in 33 constituencies, including the capital Tehran, opened to voters.
State television reported that polling stations in 33 constituencies, including the capital Tehran, opened to voters.
12th April, 2012
Iran says ‘won’t retreat an iota’ from atomic rights
The Iranian nation is standing firm on its fundamental rights and under the harshest pressure will not retreat an iota from its right: Ahmadinejad.
The Iranian nation is standing firm on its fundamental rights and under the harshest pressure will not retreat an iota from its right: Ahmadinejad.
14th March, 2012
Iran’s parliament questions President Ahmadinejad
Ali Motahari, who is a prominent opponent of the president, posed the questions to Ahmadinejad Wednesday in an open session of the parliament broadcast live on state radio.
Ali Motahari, who is a prominent opponent of the president, posed the questions to Ahmadinejad Wednesday in an open session of the parliament broadcast live on state radio.
5th March, 2012
Ahmadinejad rivals cement lead in Iran parliament
TEHRAN: Conservative rivals of Iran’s president have claimed control of parliament with more than two-thirds of the seats decided from elections handing the ruling Islamic…
TEHRAN: Conservative rivals of Iran’s president have claimed control of parliament with more than two-thirds of the seats decided from elections handing the ruling Islamic…
3rd March, 2012
Big turnout in Iran elections
TEHRAN, March 2: Iran’s media reported a huge turnout on Friday in parliamentary elections described as a “blow” to the West, while voters said they were mostly preoccupied with their sanctions-hit economy — and non-voters spoke of a “sham” poll
TEHRAN, March 2: Iran’s media reported a huge turnout on Friday in parliamentary elections described as a “blow” to the West, while voters said they were mostly preoccupied with their sanctions-hit economy — and non-voters spoke of a “sham” poll
2nd March, 2012
Iran parliament vote seen bolstering Supreme Leader
TEHRAN: Iranians voted on Friday in a parliamentary election likely to reinforce Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s power over rival hardliners led by President Mahmoud…
TEHRAN: Iranians voted on Friday in a parliamentary election likely to reinforce Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s power over rival hardliners led by President Mahmoud…
28th February, 2012
Iran steps up repression before polls-Amnesty
The arrests have targeted a range of groups, including lawyers, students and journalists.
The arrests have targeted a range of groups, including lawyers, students and journalists.
24th February, 2012
Election season in Iran
Campaigning begins for Iran’s parliamentary election, in which Iranians will go to polls for the first time since Ahmadinejad’s disputed re-election. – Video by Reuters…
Campaigning begins for Iran’s parliamentary election, in which Iranians will go to polls for the first time since Ahmadinejad’s disputed re-election. – Video by Reuters…
18th February, 2012
Security guarantees to be formalised
ISLAMABAD, Feb 17: Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran agreed here on Friday “not to allow any threat emanating from their respective territories against each other and commence trilateral consultations on an agreement
ISLAMABAD, Feb 17: Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran agreed here on Friday “not to allow any threat emanating from their respective territories against each other and commence trilateral consultations on an agreement
16th February, 2012
Iran tensions could eclipse Pakistan summit
ISLAMABAD:Afghan President Hamid Karzai sought support from Pakistan in advancing the reconciliation process in Afghanistan ahead of a trilateral summit on regional security on Thursday…
ISLAMABAD:Afghan President Hamid Karzai sought support from Pakistan in advancing the reconciliation process in Afghanistan ahead of a trilateral summit on regional security on Thursday…
