TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran blamed the United States on Thursday for triggering global financial meltdown, saying the “hegemonic” nature of the US economy affected other economies.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Consul General in Lahore Saeed Kharazi said that Iran can help Pakistan meet its energy needs as his country produced 35,000 megawatts of electricity.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Wednesday said unilateral sanctions against Iran would be “counterproductive” in efforts to force Tehran to suspend its nuclear fuel work.