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Saudi Arabia committing unprecedented crimes in Yemen: Larijani
Yemen and the Yemeni people are very important to Iran and the country’s issues constitute a constant concern for the Islamic Republic, Larijani said.
Vienna conference on Syria was recognition of Iran’s role: Arab analyst
Many observers view the exclusion of Iran from earlier talks on Syria – under pressure from Riyadh and with a US green-light – as illogical, Atwan said.
Former negotiator reacts to France’s nuclear charges
A former Iranian diplomat has said that Iran’s nuclear program is not diverted to non-peaceful uses, dismissing France’s charges that Iran threatens global security.
No one should dictate own decisions, views to Syrian people: Zarif
The future of Syria can only be determined by the people of Syria, Zarif said at international talks on Syria in Vienna.
‘Victims of ISIS’: Man hunted for rescuing Yazidi slaves shares his story with RT
Abu Shuja is a Yazidi man who has single-handedly orchestrated the daring rescues of Yazidi people from ISIS.
Iran seeking to unveil aspects of Mina tragedy: Larijani
Speaker Ali Larijani has said that Iran is trying to learn more about the Mina tragedy through different channels and is determined to pursue the case of missing Iranian pilgrims.
Iran strongly rejects reports on agreement on Assad removal
A senior Iranian official has strongly rejected reports that the Islamic Republic has agreed to a plan for the removal from power of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in six months.
Iran FM urges ‘non-interference’ in Syria’s internal affairs
Iran has called for an end to meddling in Syria’s domestic affairs, saying the issue of foreign interference will be raised in the upcoming peace summit in Vienna, Press TV reports.
Iran ready to fully back Iraq’s anti-terror fight: Minister
The presence of criminal terrorist groups in any country is dangerous and will lead to regional instability, Vaezi said at a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
Saudi participation in Syria talks “illegitimate”: Iran’s top commander
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi has said that the Saudi regime’s participation in the multilateral Syria talks in Vienna is suspicious and illegitimate.
Spokeswoman: Zarif will attend Syria talks in Vienna
Iran has said that Foreign Minister Zarif will go to Vienna for the talks on the future of Syria.
Iran protests German use of fake name for Persian Gulf
Iran has protested at the use by the German top diplomat of a fake name for the Persian Gulf at a press conference in Riyadh.
Iran calls on US to stop nurturing terrorists in Syria
US financial and military support for the so-called moderate terrorists has caused numerous problems and complicated conditions in the region, Afkham said.
Iran will reveal its modern missile bases in due time
The IRGC’s second-in-command has said that Iran will show its modern missile bases to the world at an appropriate time.
Zarif, Lavrov discuss Syria crisis
Zarif and Lavrov have discussed the latest developments in Syria and exchanged views on the role of external players in the political settlement of the Arab country.
Saudi Arabia to pay dearly if cleric Nimr executed: Iran
Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said the country has yet to provide a convincing response for its mismanagement of this year’s Hajj.
Envoy: Al-Baghdadi not in Turkey
Tekin refused media reports about the hospitalization of al-Baghdadi in Turkey.
Allegations of Saudi top diplomat do not merit a response: Expert
Senior Saudi officials should advise their inexperienced foreign minister to make wise remarks and avoid trying the patience of the Iranians, the Foreign Ministry expert said.
A push to end war: Have Russia and the US struck a secret deal over Syria?
An Afghan analyst has said that a decision by the US and Russia to deconflict any overlapping airstrikes in Syria indicates that the two sides may have reached an agreement over the future of Syria.
Iran-Russia relations help in stabilizing region: Iran defense minister
The Iranian defense chief has said that the current conditions require Iran and Russia to develop their cooperation in the political, economic and defense spheres.
Deputy FM confirms Iran increased military advisors in Syria
Iran has no combatant forces in Syria, but its military advisors assist the Syrian central government in its campaign against terrorism, Amir Abdollahian said.
Destructive Saudi policies lead nowhere: Iranian diplomat
Saudi Arabia is unfortunately the only country that is still looking at regional developments through a win-lose lens and is insisting on the removal of others, Afkham said.
Three players and three scenarios for the region
A senior Iranian official has presented three likely scenarios Iran, the US and Israel will consider for the region following the finalization of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Terrorists flout shave ban to flee
Moscow has warned regional nations that terrorists who flee Russian airstrikes are flouting a shave ban to go across the border into other countries.
Iran FM condemns terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham on Saturday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in east Saudi Arabia which claimed lives of many innocent civilians gathering together to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.