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Middle East

Foreign Interference Deteriorating Regional Crises: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif slammed regional and world powers for interfering in other nations’ domestic affairs, saying such interventions have only exacerbated the current crises in the Middle East.

Full Liberation of Mosul Imminent as Noose Tightened on ISIS

The full liberation of the northern Iraqi city of Mosul from the ISIS terrorists is in the offing as the Iraqi armed forces have already begun advancing towards the western part of the town.

Source Denies Report on Relocation of Hamas Officials to Iran

A source close to the Palestinian resistance rejected a report that claimed officials with the Palestinian Resistance Movement, Hamas, will be moved from Qatar to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Baghdad Not to Let US Use Iraqi Territory against Iran: PM

Iraq will never allow Americans to use the Arab country’s territory against the neighbouring Iran even if it is given the guarantee to be completely reconstructed free of charge, said Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi. 

At Least 24 Killed in Saudi Airstrike on Yemen Market

Saudi warplanes have bombed a bustling marketplace in Yemen’s extreme northwest, killing at least 24 people, the al-Masirah television reports. 

Iran’s President Sends Message to Qatar’s Emir

Qatar’s foreign ministry declared that the country’s emir has received a verbal message from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday.

Iran Leader’s Book on Palestine to Be Unveiled in Moscow

The Russian version of a Persian book that reflects views of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Palestine will be unveiled in Russia on Tuesday.

Tehran Pursuing Saudi Arabia’s Killing of Iranian Fisherman

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the country is looking into Saudi Arabian coast guard's killing of a local Iranian fisherman in the Persian Gulf waters.

Festival of Joint Naval Drills in Persian Gulf

Iran and China are going to hold a joint naval drill in Persian Gulf on Sunday, a couple of days after the naval forces of Qatar and the US wrapped up their three-day joint military exercise in the same body of water.

Syrian Forces Make Fresh Gains in Jordanian, Iraqi Border Areas

The Syrian Army, along with allied forces, announced that it has reached Iraqi border areas northeast of al-Tanf, and also restored 105 kilometres of the Syrian-Jordanian border.

Explosive-Laden Vehicle Discovered in Iraqi Capital

Iraq forces have discovered a tractor-trailer loaded with explosives in northern Baghdad, the capital city of the Arab country.

Photos of Iran’s General Soleimani in Iraq’s Karbala

New photos have been released showing senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Major General Qassem Soleimani, on a pilgrimage to the holy city of Karbala.

Risk of All-Out War between Iran, Saudi Arabia after Tehran Attacks

A senior political analyst has, in a recent article, weighed in on the possible outbreak of an all-out war between Iran and Saudi Arabia, particularly after the recent deadly attacks in Tehran.

Iran Eyes Larger Share of Qatar’s Market

Amid a recent row between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Qatari citizens risk a serious food shortage while Iran continues to send more food to the blockaded nation.

ISIS Suicide Vehicles on Show in Iraq’s Mosul

The northern Iraqi city of Mosul is hosting an exhibition of the vehicles used by the ISIS terrorists in carrying out suicide attacks.

Al Jazeera’s Closure among Riyadh’s Preconditions for Qatar

A retired Saudi general has unveiled Riyadh’s main preconditions for normalising relations with Qatar and resolving the ongoing crisis in the Persian Gulf.

Iranians to Take Turkey to The Hague over Wetland Desiccation

Iranians have organized a popular campaign to take Turkey to The Hague over its violation of environmental regulations which have already led to the desiccation of Hoor al-Azim Wetland in western Iran.

Why Iran Should Back Qatar in Row with Saudis

A political commentator says the Islamic Republic of Iran should not sit idly by in the ongoing tension in Saudi-Qatar relations.

ISIS Ready to Give Up Raqqa If Allowed to Safely Depart

The ISIS terrorists have reportedly initiated talks with the Syrian Kurdish forces to be able to exit the city of Raqqa safely and head for Deir ez-Zor.

Map Shows Iraqi Areas Retaken from ISIS in Past Years

The Iraqi army has published a map of areas that were under the ISIS terrorists’ control, but were retaken over the past three years.

Iran Should Steer Clear of Saudi-Qatari Row: Analyst

An Iranian political commentator says Iran should distance itself from the Saudi-Qatari crisis.

Mideast Leaders Pressured Obama to Bomb Iran: Kerry

The former US Secretary of State has been quoted as saying that the Obama administration was under heavy pressure from certain countries in the Middle East to bomb the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Snipers Injure Scores of Civilians in Saudi Arabia’s Qatif

Saudi snipers have opened fire at unarmed women and children in their houses in al-Awamiyah village in the kingdom’s oil-rich and Shiite-populated Eastern Province.

Prolonged Crisis Not in Interest of Mideast States: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says prolonging the current crisis in the relations between certain countries in the Middle East is not in the interest of any regional state.

Riyadh Asks Terrorists to Perform Operation in Iran: IRGC Chief

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says Saudi Arabia is supporting terrorists and has asked them to carry out operations in Iran.

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