Iran’s parliament approves bill to confront Israel’s hostile measures

Iran’s parliament approves bill to confront Israel’s hostile measures

The double-urgency bill was passed by a majority vote. It includes 14 articles which have predicted measures to be taken against the Zionist regime"s plots, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament"s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Mojtaba Zolnouri said during an open session in Tehran this morning
“The Zionist regime is trying to misuse the current situation created after the coronavirus pandemic and damage our national interests,” he added.
After the bill was passed, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani called on the related commission in the parliament to review the bill as soon as possible to prepare it for the next week parliament"s agenda.
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Iranian President meets with academic, seminary intellectuals

Iranian President meets with academic, seminary intellectuals


12 May 2020 / 19:17
Tehran (ISNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held a meeting with academic and seminary intellectuals and managers on Tuesday May 12 in Tehran.

Iran raps terrorist attacks in Afghanistan

Iran raps terrorist attacks in Afghanistan

In a statement, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi deplored the terrorist offensive on a hospital in Kabul, the attack on a funeral in Nangarhar, and the other military actions in various regions of Afghanistan, condemned the strikes on civilians and non-military sites, and voiced concern about the rise in violence in Afghanistan.
The Iranian spokesperson also expressed sympathy with the Afghan government and people, particularly with the families of victims of the recent attacks.
Mousavi finally called on all forces engaged in the military operations to cease the armed actions in honor of the holy month of Ramadan and prepare the ground for dialogue and sustainable peace in Afghanistan.
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Iranians hold first ‘Laylat al-Qadr’ ceremony in Ramadan

Iranians hold first ‘Laylat al-Qadr’ ceremony in Ramadan


13 May 2020 / 10:32
Tehran (ISNA) – Iranians held the first ‘Laylat al-Qadr’ ceremony of Ramadan Month on Tuesday night May 12 in different cities of Iran while following social distancing guidelines.
Muslims believe that on this night the blessings and mercy of God are abundant, sins are forgiven, supplications are accepted, and that the annual decree is revealed to the angels who also descend to earth for performing every and any errand decreed by God.

4 military expert teams investigating Konarak vessel incident: Iran’s Army commander

4 military expert teams investigating Konarak vessel incident: Iran’s Army commander

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the funeral of the martyrs at an airbase in Tehran, Major General Mousavi said four teams of experts have been dispatched to the scene of the fatal accident to investigate the case.
The four teams, representing the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, the Defense Ministry, the Army and the Navy, have launched a probe into the incident, he added.
Looking into such accidents usually requires a very complicated process, because a careful and detailed examination should be conducted to ascertain whether a problem relates to the technical issues or the human error, the Army chief explained.
“The measures that are being taken at present are aimed at discovering the cause of the incident,” Major General Mousavi concluded.
Nineteen Navy servicemen were martyred and 15 others injured in the accident on Sunday evening, May 10, when a number of vessels were carrying a naval training exercise off the coasts of Jask and Chabahar in the Sea of Oman.
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