ITP Technology: A combination of rising import tariffs and higher labour costs has led to a leap in the cost of home appliances in Iran by as much as 30% in some segments.
Iran home appliance prices skyrocket
US Senate demands Syria, Iran end support for Hezbollah
AFP: The US Senate on Thursday passed a resolution demanding Syria and Iran halt their aid to the Hezbollah militant group, and called for a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.
France decries Iran president’s remark on eliminating Israel
AFP: French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy on Friday condemned Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s remarks that Israel’s “elimination” was necessary to end the conflict in Lebanon.
Iran statement ‘irresponsible’: Singapore
AFP: Singapore on Friday described Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s latest call to wipe out Israel “irresponsible and provocative.”
Siniora says Iran FM ‘went over the limit’ on Beirut visit
AFP: Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora in remarks published on Friday accused Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki of “going over the limit” by criticising his plan to end the war between Hezbollah and Israel.
US sanctions on Russia ‘unlawful’: foreign ministry
AFP: Russia slammed as “unlawful” Friday sanctions imposed by the United States on seven Russian firms including the aircraft maker Sukhoi over their dealings with Iran.
Iran to supply Hezbollah with surface-to-air missiles: report
AFP: Iran will supply Hezbollah with surface-to-air missile systems in the coming months, boosting the guerrillas’ defences against Israeli aircraft, according to a report by specialist magazine Jane’s Defence Weekly on Friday, citing unnamed Western diplomatic sources.
US imposes sanctions on Russian plane maker for Iran sales
AFP: The United States announced Friday sanctions against seven foreign firms, including the Russian aircraft maker Sukhoi, for providing Iran with materiel that could be used to develop weapons of mass destruction or missile systems.
US jabs Iran, Syria, as seeks UN Lebanon resolution
AFP: The United States issued a new rebuke to Iran and Syria on Friday, accusing them of directing Hezbollah, as it said agreement on a UN resolution on the conflict in Lebanon was moving ever closer.
Iran says UN Security Council must be shut down
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 04 A senior Iranian cleric said on Friday that the United Nations Security Council should be shut down and urged Muslims across the world to support the Lebanese militia Hezbollah in its battle with Israel.
