Swedish Foreign Ministry condemns attack on Iran Embassy
London, June 30, IRNA -- Swedish Foreign Ministry on Monday expressed deep regret over attack on Iranian Embassy in Stockholm on Friday.
Military offensive against TTP Chief Baitullah Mehsud in full swing
Islamabad, June 30, IRNA -- Pakistani security forces have stepped up a military operation against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Chief Baitullah Mehsud in South Waziristan tribal agency and bombed sev
UK needs to maximise remaining oil reserves, MPs warn
London, June 30, IRNA – The British government needs to take steps to ensure that the UK's remaining oil and gas resources are exploited to the greatest benefit, a new all-party group of MPs warned
Swat operation likely to end in few days, says Pakistan army spokesm
Islamabad, June 30, IRNA -- Military offensive against the militants in Swat valley will be completed in a few days as most of the area has been cleared of the terrorists, the army said Monday.
No diplomat detained from British Embassy: Qashqavi
Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi said on Monday that no diplomat has been detained from the British Embassy in Tehran.
Iranian Navy thwarts hijack of oil tanker in Gulf of Aden
Iran's Naval Force has prevented the hijack of an oil tanker by pirates in the Gulf of Aden.
40 Iranian passengers injured as bus veered off road in Iraq
A bus carring Iranian pilgrims veered off the road in Iraq near the city of Khanaqin injuring 40 passengers 15 of them critically.
Russian FM urges political approaches for Iran's nuclear problem
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Iran’s nuclear program should be settled through political approaches and peaceful means.
Italian FM: Severing ties with Iran "ineffective"
Russia’s daily “ Rossiyskaya Gazetta” quoted Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini as saying that severing ties with Tehran would be “useless and ineffective”.
Foreign Ministry condemns G-8 statement on Iran election
Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi on Saturday strongly condemned the recent statement issued by G-8 states on Iran's presidential elections describing the move as meddlesome and hasty.
