Archive for June, 2009
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7th Tir Tragedy, Ayatollah Dr. Syed Mohammad Hosseini Beheshti
We are on the threshold of the heart-rending disaster of the 7th Tir (28 June), an event which was led to the heart-rending martyrdom of the leader of love and devotee, Ayatollah Dr. Sayyed Mohammad Hosseini Beheshti and 72 of pure and faithful compa
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IRI Navy thwarts hijack of oil tanker
IRI's Naval Force has prevented the hijack of an oil tanker by pirates in the Gulf of Aden. According to a report by the Public Relations Department of the force, in the past days, pirates in the Gulf of Aden planned to hijack an Iranian oil tan
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“US, Israel behind IRI vote-rigging rumors”
IRI Intelligence Minister blamed America and the Zionist regime for the spread of rumors of vote-rigging among people. "I announce that no organized rigging which could affect the result of the election has taken place," Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Eje
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Iraqis happy for US troops’ withdrawal
People in Basra province, southern Iraq expressed hope for their country's independence through expulsion of occupiers from Iraq. The people of Basra underlined for their ability for establishment security in the country. They were so happy for wi
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Exercises underway by IRI Ground Forces
Exercises are underway by the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces in western and southwestern Iran for three days. The wargames codenamed “Ali ibn Abi Taleb” is to examine the capability of the commanders to oversee the country’s Gro
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President Calls on Judiciary to Probe Agha Soltan’s Killing
President Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday called on the head of Judiciary to trace and track down the killers of Neda Agha Soltan. The 27-year old Iranian woman was shot dead by an unidentified person, believed to be affiliated to anti-social el
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Taliban terrorists, Shiite Parachnar massacred Total Shohda’ recent clashes reached 18
Taliban terrorists, Shiite Parachnar massacred Total Shohda’ recent clashes reached 18 people while dozens have been tons of injured casualties and damage and casualties and damage in addition to the shortage of food and pharmaceutical in Shiite ar
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June 12 polls was end of liberal democracy
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday that the June 12 presidential election in Iran which has promoted and strengthened the government was the end of liberal democracy and liberal thoughts. Addressing a national gathering of judicial offic
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Ahmadinejad, Israel and Obama’s Iran Puzzle
Ahmadinejad, Israel and Obama's Iran Puzzle Ramzy Baroud - Palestinechronicle June 19, 2009 Al-Manar.com.lb is not responsible for the content of this article or for any external internet sites. The views expressed are the author's alone. A
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86 MPs Nominated Him; Hariri Officially Designated as New Lebanon PM
Lebanese president Michel Sleiman wrapped up his parliamentary consultations on the second consecutive day and officially designated MP Saad Hariri to be next Lebanese Prime Minister and tasked him with forming his first-ever government after he rece
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Iran’s Air Force Pilots Conducts Successful Maneuvers
Iranian Air Force pilots successfully conduct low-altitude, long distance flights in the final phase of the Milad-Noor-Velayat aerial maneuver over the Persian Gulf. "By continuing trainings in the future, we would be able to fly at an altitude of o
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2 Brothers Martyred in D.I Khan
Two Brothers Riaz Hussain & Arif Hussain martyred at 9 p.m in Mandi Town Nawab Adda. They were vegetable merchants and belonged to Tank City.
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Parachinar: Millitants fleeing From Waziristan to Lower Kurram
Taliban are continuously launching attacks on Shiite population in Parachinar. Once again clashed erupted when Taliban militants launched attacks from Waristan side in parts of village Mingak and AliZai in Lower Kurram Agency due to which 8 martyred
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Iran film to be showcased at South Asian Fest
"The Last Queen of the Earth" is to get a special showcase at South Asian Film Festival in India. The four-day festival kicked off on Friday in Goa Island will also host a number of short films made by young Iranian directors. "The Last Que
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5 more US banks shut down, 45 failures in 09
US regulators have closed five banks, bringing the total of US bank failures to 45 this year as falling home prices take their toll on financial institutions. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) said the five banks which were closed on Frid
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IRAN, BELARUS PARLIAMENT HEADS MEET
Iran's Majlis Speaker, Dr. Ali Larijani, met and conferred with Belarusian counterpart, Boris Batura, in Tehran on Tuesday. According to IRIB, Dr. Larijani called for making use of the ample capacities of the two countries in different fields especia
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Parachinar: Attack on Blashkhel, 3 martyred
PARACHINAR: Taliban attacked on BlashKhel the border area of Pak-Afghan in Parachinar (Kurram Agencey) on Tuesday 16th June 2009 at abtou 11:00 A.M. Three innocent people martyred and 17 injured in this barbaric attack. The members of Turi tribe a
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Quetta: Syed Talib Agha, Syed Jawad & Hassan Ali Embraced Shahadat
Yesterday, In Quetta Syed Talib Agha (nazim of Mominabad) and Syed Jawad embraced shahadat while their guard Hassan was injured who also sccumbed to death in hospital. This tragic event took place at 8:00pm, when they were in their office located in
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D. I. Khan: Ghulam Shabbir Embraced Shahadat
A momeen of Mohalla shirazian waley, Ghulam Shabbir shot dead in Pawanda Bazaar at about 12:00 noon. People of Dera Ismail Khan are continuously victims of terrorisms. We appreciated Pakistan Army who captured foreign terrorists from Swat. Governmen
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MPs support IR Leader’s advices
IRI parliament members announced their strong support to the advices made by the Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei in the Friday prayers ceremony. At the beginning of the open session of the parliament on Sunday morning, Majli
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