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Riyadh Centre for Exporting Terrorism: Iran Speaker
Iranian Parliament speaker says Saudi Arabia has turned into a centre for exporting terrorism, and the US should stop it from sponsoring extremists so as to prevent another 9/11 from happening.
Iran, Russia Discuss Cooperation against Terrorism
Iranian and Russian top security officials in a recent meeting in Moscow highlighted their firm determination to work together closely in combating terrorism.
“Iran Should Have Been Invited to Riyadh Summit”
A senior Lebanese politician says Iran should have been invited to the Riyadh summit to help work out an anti-terror deal.
Iran President Hopes Saudis Would See Ballot Boxes One Day
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the people of Saudi Arabia have never seen a ballot box, while their country can be much stronger than today if it is not ruled by a hereditary government.
Signing Huge Deals with US Biggest Mistake of Arabs
An Iranian parliamentarian says conclusion of large contracts with the US would bethe Arab states’ biggest historical mistake.
Trump’s Arms Deal with Riyadh to Jeopardize Mideast Security: Iran Leader’s Aide
A high-ranking Iranian military official slammed a huge arms deal the US and Saudi Arabia signed on Saturday as a threat to the Middle East security.
Pre-Islam Ignorance Resurfacing in Middle East: Iran Armed Forces
Iran’s Armed Forces in a statement warned that the ignorance which existed before the advent of Islam is rearing its ugly head again due to efforts by reactionary Arab rulers in the Middle East.
French President Hails Iran’s Role in Fighting Terror in Mideast
French President Emanuel Macron in a phone conversation congratulated his Iranian counterpart Hassan on his re-election, and highlighted the significant role the Islamic Republic plays in the fight against terrorism in the Middle East.
“Manchester Bombing Result of Trump’s Dance with Chief of Terrorists”
An Iranian official says the recent deadly attack on Manchester Arena was a result of US president’s dance with the head of terrorists in Riyadh.
Iran Condemns Manchester Terrorist Attack
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced the deadly terrorist attack on Manchester Arena, and stressed that the roots of terrorism are the same anywhere in the world.
22 Killed in ISIS Terror Attack on Manchester Arena
At least 22 people were killed and 59 wounded after an ISIS terrorist attack hit the Manchester Arena.
Trump’s Anti-Iran Remarks Aimed at Milking Saudis: Zarif
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says US President Donald Trump's recent anti-Tehran remarks were aimed at "milking" Saudi Arabia.
Iran Denounces Bahrain’s Court Ruling against Top Cleric
Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday denounced a court ruling sentencing the spiritual leader of Bahrain’s Shiite majority Sheikh Isa Qassim to one year in jail, warning the Manama regime that intensified policing policy would only complicate the situation further in the kingdom.
Trump Must Read This Story about Iran Elections
The high turnout in Iran’s presidential election will leave the US president no excuse to circumvent the reality. Here is an account of the Friday’s votes, which Trump should better read.
Tillerson’s Expectations from Iran Show Their Ignorance: Military Official
An Iranian military official scorned the US secretary of state’s ignorance of Iran’s policies and positons after Tillerson’s call for a shift in Tehran’s conduct during President Rouhani’s second term, saying the only way to peace in the Middle East is a pull-out of Americans.
Iran Ready to Present Peace to Saudi Arabia as a Gift: FM
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is ready to present peace to Saudi Arabia as a gift after the kingdom's crown prince threatened to draw war into the Iranian territory.
Iran Condemns US Airstrike on Syrian Convoy
Iran has censured an airstrike by US military aircraft on a convoy of Syrian government forces, saying the move was carried out with the goal of changing the existing balance in the battlefield.
World Leaders Congratulate Rouhani on Winning Iran Election
A number of world leaders have sent congratulatory messages to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, felicitating him on being re-elected as the country’s president in the Friday’s election.
EU’s Mogherini Congratulates Rouhani on Re-Election
Federica Mogherini, the European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief, in a message offered her congratulations to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on his re-election, and voiced the EU’s preparedness for bilateral engagement with the Islamic Republic.
“Iran Derives Stability from Its People, Not from Coalitions”
Amid US President’s trip to Saudi Arabia for talks on forming a regional coalition with Arab states, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic derives its stability from the people who vote, not from such coalitions.
Trump’s Riyadh Visit Eclipsed by High Turnout in Iran Election
Maybe if Trump could see Iranian people queuing up to vote in Iran Elections on his way to Saudi Arabia, he would ask Saudi rulers about the true meaning of election and democracy.
Iranian Expats in New Zealand Start Voting in Iran Elections
While people in Iran will start voting in the country's presidential election in coming hours, Iranian expats in New Zealand have already queued up to vote for their favourite candidates due to the time difference.
China Protests US Sanctions against Iran
China has lodged an official protest with the United States over new US sanctions on Iran that target a Chinese business.
Concerts to Be Held Aboard Cruise Ships in Southern Iran
Barring administrative hiccups, Bushehr is on course to becoming the first province to hold concerts aboard cruise ships.
Tehran Ready for Talks with Saudis If They Stop Anti-Iran Policies
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Saudi Arabia must stop pursuing anti-Iran policies and leveling accusations against the Islamic Republic, expressing Tehran’s readiness to hold negotiations with Riyadh.