Afghanistan's commerce minister has blamed Iran for the country's fuel shortage, the DPA news agency reported on Monday.
"Afghanistan is suffering. The stoppage of fuel tankers has created great problems and a crisis for us in terms of fuel supply," Anwarul Haq Ahadi told journalists.
Iran cut its fuel supply route to Afghanistan for more than a month without providing a convincing reason in early December. It has been allowing only small numbers of trucks, 40 tankers a day, to cross the border. There were still about 1,800 to 1,900 tankers on the other side, Ahadi said.
Showing posts with label Iran. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iran. Show all posts
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Iran 'confirms' shooting down drones in the Persian Gulf
Iran on Monday confirmed that it shot down several Israeli, American and British unmanned drones in the Persian Gulf, claims which the Pentagon has denied.
The announcement was made by a senior Iranian military official who spoke under the condition of anonymity, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. The official added that Iran has eliminated several drones during the last 7 years.
The announcement was made by a senior Iranian military official who spoke under the condition of anonymity, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. The official added that Iran has eliminated several drones during the last 7 years.
Sunday, 9 January 2011
At least 50 survive plane crash in northwest Iran
UPDATE: State-run media says 70 dead, 32 injured after plane crash in northwest Iran.
A passenger plane carrying up to 105 people crashed in northwestern Iran on Sunday evening, state-run media reported, but at least 50 people survived the accident.
The Fars news agency said the Fokker 100 aircraft went down near Urmia, a city in northwestern Iran and the capital of West Azerbaijan Province. It said 92 to 97 passengers and eight crew members were on board the plane, which was owned by Iran Air.
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
Iran invites International officials to visit nuclear facilities in mid January
TEHRAN, IRAN -- Iran on Monday announced that a number of prominent figures from six countries will visit two nuclear facilities in mid January.
According to the Fars news agency, ambassadors of two Non-Alignment Movement Troika members (Cuba and Egypt), Head of the Group 77 and representatives from China, Brazil, Russia and Turkey will visit the Islamic nation on January 15 and 16.
The group would have the opportunity to take a tour at the Arak heavy water facility and Natanz uranium enrichment center, both in Central Iran. This visit is expected to have a positive effect towards the next round of talks between Iran and the Group of 5+1.
G5+1 are the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany and are scheduled to meet Iranian officials in Istanbul, Turkey in the new rounds of talks in late January.
Last December, Iranian officials met with the G5+1 group in Geneva, Switzerland, amidst n ea international skepticism as it was believed that the meetings would not last a single day. However, Iranian officials said the talks were held under a positive and constructive atmosphere and agreed to hold additional meetings.
Iran has alleged that it has always pursued a civilian target use for its nuclear program. The Islamic country claims that its program is a civilian path to provide power to Iran's growing population, as fossil fuel would eventually run dry.
The country led by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is building a 300-megawatt light-water reactor in the southwestern town of Darkhoveyn as well as its first nuclear power plant in the southern port city of Bushehr.
Iran is currently under a fourth round of sanctions, which were backed by the U.S. They were imposed upon Tehran citing the proliferation risks of Iran's nuclear program and its continued failure to comply with International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) requests.
Ahmadinejad said that the sanctions against his country were illegal and downplayed any effect it might have had in Iran. He added that the measures only strengthen the country and accelerate the progress.
According to the Fars news agency, ambassadors of two Non-Alignment Movement Troika members (Cuba and Egypt), Head of the Group 77 and representatives from China, Brazil, Russia and Turkey will visit the Islamic nation on January 15 and 16.
The group would have the opportunity to take a tour at the Arak heavy water facility and Natanz uranium enrichment center, both in Central Iran. This visit is expected to have a positive effect towards the next round of talks between Iran and the Group of 5+1.
G5+1 are the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany and are scheduled to meet Iranian officials in Istanbul, Turkey in the new rounds of talks in late January.
Last December, Iranian officials met with the G5+1 group in Geneva, Switzerland, amidst n ea international skepticism as it was believed that the meetings would not last a single day. However, Iranian officials said the talks were held under a positive and constructive atmosphere and agreed to hold additional meetings.
Iran has alleged that it has always pursued a civilian target use for its nuclear program. The Islamic country claims that its program is a civilian path to provide power to Iran's growing population, as fossil fuel would eventually run dry.
The country led by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is building a 300-megawatt light-water reactor in the southwestern town of Darkhoveyn as well as its first nuclear power plant in the southern port city of Bushehr.
Iran is currently under a fourth round of sanctions, which were backed by the U.S. They were imposed upon Tehran citing the proliferation risks of Iran's nuclear program and its continued failure to comply with International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) requests.
Ahmadinejad said that the sanctions against his country were illegal and downplayed any effect it might have had in Iran. He added that the measures only strengthen the country and accelerate the progress.
Sunday, 2 January 2011
Iran bans Valentine's Day due to growing popularity
TEHRAN - Iran on Sunday announced that it has banned all items relating to Valentine's Day as the annual commemoration of love and affection has become increasingly popular in the Islamic country, state-run media reported.
The Iranian Labour News Agency (ILNA) said all forms of promoting Valentine's Day had been banned, citing a memo from a union. It said the ban included items relating to the day such as posters, brochures, advertising cards, boxes with heart symbols and red roses.
"Information concerning any activities on this day was banned," ILNA said, adding that authorities would take legal action against outlets which ignore the ban.
Valentine's Day is extremely popular in Western countries and the day's popularity has been growing in Iran, frustrating Iranian authorities who seek to prevent any and all Western influence.
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Saturday, 1 January 2011
Iran accuses Israel of kidnapping former deputy minister in 2006
JERUSALEM - Iran on Friday accused the Israeli government of kidnapping former Deputy Defense Minister Ali Reza Asghari who went missing in Istanbul, Turkey in 2006.According to the Haaretz newspaper, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister in the Middle East and Commonwealth Affairs Mohammed Raouf Sheybani said that reports indicate that Ashgari was kidnapped by Israeli forces with the help of U.S. operatives.
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