Iran

TEHRAN (FNA) – Following success in the construction of the long-waited Resallat Tunnel, an east-west short cut which reduced pollution and traffic jams in the capital to a remarkable degree, municipality is now working on a second hi-tech tunnel in western Tehran to reduce a 45-minute drive to only 3 …

TEHRAN (FNA) – Thousands of Iranians poured to the streets to celebrate the country’s victory in the nuclear standoff with the West after a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Mohamed ElBaradei vindicated peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear drive.

TEHRAN (FNA) – Iranian Defense Ministry Saturday launched operation of production line of a home-grown tactical vehicle.

TEHRAN (FNA) – Iran’s Oil Minister Gholam Hossein Nozari said that Tehran would back a plan to cut oil production at next month’s OPEC meeting.

TEHRAN (FNA) – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called on the US and its allies Saturday to “apologize” to Iran for accusing it of seeking nuclear weapons, and said no amount of sanctions would deter his country from pursuing its uranium enrichment program.

TEHRAN (FNA) – Frequent giant snowballs splashing on the passing cars on a fascinating road connecting Tehran to northern Iran killed and wounded many in an unprecedentedly freezing winter in the country.

TEHRAN (FNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Gholam Hossein Elham informed reporters of the latest approvals, decisions and stances adopted by Ahmadinejad’s administration during his weekly press conference here on Saturday.

TEHRAN (FNA) – Guardians Council’s Spokesman Abbas Ali Kadkhodayee informed reporters of the latest decisions and approvals of the council during a press conference here on Saturday.

TEHRAN (FNA) – Iran’s top nuclear negotiator and Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Saeed Jalili here Friday hailed a report by the UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei on Iran’s nuclear activities, saying that it proved Tehran’s righteousness.

TEHRAN (FNA) – Tens of thousands of local residents in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas rushed to meet their popular president to voice their support for Ahmadinejad’s policies and demand him facilitate solution of their personal and social problems.