CAIRO — In almost three years as supreme guide of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, Mohammed Mehdi Akef has changed the face of the underground movement into an openly active player on the political scene. “He is definitely the most audacious leader,” Diaa Rashwan, senior researcher at the Ahram Centre for Strategic …
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October, 2006
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14 October
Mashhad-Kuala Lumpur Become Sister Cities
Speaking to FNA on Saturday, assistant mayor of Mashhad for planning Mansour Mahdizadegan said that the decision was made during a visit to the Malaysian capital by a high-ranking delegation from Mashhad’s municipality. He said the 6-day visit was aimed at discussing potentials and appropriate opportunities for the two sides’ …
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14 October
Iran Ready to Enhance Cooperation with New ECO Secretary-General
According to a statement released by the Foreign Ministry’s Information and Press Bureau, Mottaki made the remarks in a meeting with ECO’s new Secretary-General here on Saturday. During the meeting, the minister further stressed Iran’s resolve for the strengthening of all-out regional cooperation.
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14 October
Standard Bank to Invest in Iran
Stephen Austen, managing director for the Middle East and North Africa for Standard Bank, said there was significant investor interest in Iranian shares despite the threat of US sanctions. “They are certainly the cheapest market in the region and probably one of the cheapest anywhere in the world, trading at …
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14 October
US to Sell Aircraft Parts to Iran
The Bush administration has notified Congress that the United States would export parts for US-origin aircraft to Iran. Officials said State and Commerce have designated a company for the aircraft spare parts export license.
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14 October
World Qods Day Muslims’ Outrage at Policies of Discord
Addressing a large fervent congregation of worshipers in the second sermon of Tehran’s this week Friday prayers at Tehran University Campus here on Friday, Ayatollah Khamenei elaborated on the plots and policies of the United States and international Zionism for transferring the realities of the region and for fomenting unrest …
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14 October
World Equations Changed by Victories in Palestine, Lebanon
According to a Presidential Press Office statement, Ahmadinejad made the remarks in a meeting with the Palestinian Interior Minister Sa’eed Seyam here on Thursday. During the meeting, the President stressed that the said victories have served as a challenge to the forged Zionist regime, putting the so-called Israeli entity under …
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14 October
Palestine’s Incumbent Government Legitimate, Legal
Speaking to reporters in a joint press conference with his Palestinian counterpart Sa’eed Seyam, Pour-Mohammadi expressed pleasure with the visit to Tehran by his Palestinian counterpart, and reiterated that Iran has always paid special attention to the Palestinian issue.
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14 October
Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Ali (A.S.)
Amirul Momineen (Master of the FAithful Believers) – Imam Ali (A.S.) – was martyred on 21st Ramazan 40 A.H. by an assassin who
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14 October
Remarks of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution at Tehran’s Friday Prayers Sermons
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei warned that the enemies of Muslims are trying to turn the “war of people with occupiers†into a “war of people with people†in Iraq and Palestine.
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