Leader says Iran to export as much oil as it needs; US cannot block sales

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US administration’s hostile attempts to block Iran’s oil sales will lead nowhere, and that the country will export “as much crude as it needs and wishes” in defiance of American sanctions. Speaking at a meeting with a large group of Iranian workers on Wednesday, Leader played down Washington’s recent decision to end exemptions from sanctions for countries buying oil from Tehran.

President Rouhani says Iran will not talk with US as long as it keeps lying

President Hassan Rouhani says Washington’s claims of seeking negotiations with Iran are “mere lies” and that the United States, in fact, intends to force the Iranian nation to its knees. Contrary to what some are trying to promote, “the US does not possess the willingness for negotiations at all,” the president told a cabinet session in Tehran on Wednesday.

Sayyid Hassan Khomeini:

The sacrifice of Imam’s wife in succeeding the revolution won't be forgotten

“The practical behavior of Imam’s dear wife in all stages of her life was such that everyone could recognize her dignity and greatness. There is no doubt that the Islamic movement which resulted in establishing the Islamic republic owes its achievements to a great deal to the sincere efforts of all revolutionary Iranian people especially Imam's close relatives and his honorable wife whose sacrifice in succeeding the revolution won't be forgotten.” Said Hujjat ul-Islam Sayyid Hassan Khomeini in a message on the anniversary of passing away of Lady Qods-e Iran, Imam Khomeini's wife.

United Nations says Israel’s killing of Gazans may amount to war crimes

A UN fact-finding mission says Israeli forces committed rights violations during their crackdown against Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip last year that may amount to “war crimes,” urging the regime’s military to prevent its snipers from using lethal force against the demonstrators.

President Rouhani says Iran to take legal action against US over sanctions

President Hassan Rouhani says the government will sue US officials behind draconian sanctions on the country in Iranian courts before taking the case to international courts of justice.

Leader calls for “maximum mobilization” in the face of enemy threats

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with members of Iran’s Assembly of Experts in Tehran on Thursday. Ayatollah Khamenei received members of the Assembly after it wrapped up an annual meeting focused on major international and domestic issues including the current economic challenges facing the country in the wake of re-imposition of illegal sanctions by the United States.

More countries ground 737 Max 8 planes, Boeing shares take another dive

Boeing's stock took another beating on Tuesday as a raft of countries grounded its 737 Max 8 aircraft, responding to a deadly crash in Ethiopia which has so far knocked $25 billion off the market value of the world's largest planemaker.

Imam Khomeini put strong emphasis on key role of women in society

According to Imam Khomeini, Women are great trainer of society. Men are brought up by women. Happiness and misery of a country depends on women.