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Iran 'in heaven' as soccer team qualifies for 2014 World Cup

June 18, 2013 18:02
By Zahra Hosseinian and Marcus George DUBAI (Reuters) - Tehran's streets were filled with young revelers for the second time in four days on Tuesday after the Iranian national soccer team qualified for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil with a win over South Korea. "I feel like God is answering all of our prayers at once," 24-year-old Nasim said by phone from Tehran. "First a new, different president - and now the World Cup. We're beside ourselves with happiness."

Tehran's 'action man' mayor vies for Iran presidency

June 12, 2013 09:33
By Marcus George DUBAI (Reuters) - If you asked anyone in Tehran whether there was anyone running in Friday's presidential election able to make Iran a better place to live after years of crisis, they would probably cite their dynamic modernizing mayor, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. But Qalibaf's chances will hinge on whether his blend of conservatism and pragmatism can garner the trust of a clerical elite wary of independent innovators, and whether he appeals to a more traditionalist electorate beyond the capital.

US-Israel arms deal to destabilise region

Agence France-PresseApril 23, 2013 07:16
Iran criticised on Tuesday a US deal to sell advanced missiles and aircraft to Israel, saying the move will only destabilise the region. "This kind of aid will only lead to instability and insecurity in the region," foreign ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast told reporters at his weekly press conference. US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel, who touted the deal during his trip to Israel, has said it sends Iran a "very clear signal" that military action to stop its controversial nuclear programme is still an option.

Khamenei condemns Boston bombings, chides US

Agence France-PresseApril 17, 2013 12:16
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned on Wednesday the deadly twin bomb blasts at the Boston Marathon but also chided what he described as a "contradictory" US approach to terrorism. "The Islamic Republic of Iran, as a follower of the Islamic rationale, is against any blast and killing of innocent people whether in Boston, Pakistan, Afghanistan or Syria," Khamenei said in remarks on his website, leader.ir.

Iran's Khamenei "not optimistic" about nuclear talks with U.S.

March 21, 2013 10:45
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's supreme leader said he was not optimistic about proposals for direct talks with the United States about Iran's disputed nuclear programme, saying Washington did not want the issues resolved.

URGENT ¥¥¥ Iran leader 'not opposed' to direct nuclear talks with US

March 21, 2013 10:30
Iran's most senior leader said on Thursday he is not optimistic but also "not opposed" to direct talks with arch-foe the United States over Tehran's disputed nuclear programme. "The Americans have sent messages to have a direct nuclear dialogue on the sidelines of the talks" with the so-called P5+1 group of world powers, said supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a live televised address. "I am not optimistic but I am not opposed to it," said Khamenei, who has the final say on Iran's atomic drive.

March 21, 2013 10:16
Khamenei says not optimistic but 'not opposed' to direct nuclear talks with US mod/srm

URGENT ¥¥¥ Iran will 'annihilate' cities if Israel attacks: Khamenei

March 21, 2013 10:01
Iran will "annihilate" the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa if it comes under attack by the Jewish state, the Islamic republic's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Thursday. "Every now and then the leaders of the Zionist regime threaten Iran with a military attack," Khamenei said in a live televised speech from the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, referring to Israel. "They should know that if they commit such a blunder, the Islamic republic will annihilate Tel Aviv and Haifa," he said. mod/srm

Reuters World News Highlights at 0930 GMT, Mar 07

March 7, 2013 06:30
March 7 (Reuters) - TOP STORIES ----------- CARACAS - Sobbing and shouting, a throng of Hugo Chavez's supporters paraded his coffin through the streets of Caracas on Wednesday in an emotional outpouring that could help his deputy win an election to keep his socialist revolution alive. - - - -

Iran slams Hollywood over 'Argo' Oscar win

February 25, 2013 16:00
Iran on Monday criticised Hollywood for awarding its top honour to the Iran hostage drama "Argo", with a senior official saying it "lacks artistic value" and media poking fun at US first lady Michelle Obama's surprise appearance at the Oscar ceremony. "This anti-Iran movie lacks artistic value," Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Mohammad Hosseini was quoted as saying by the official IRNA news agency.
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