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Why General Soleimani Is Seen as Popular Hero in Iran

In a recent report, the US-based Atlantic Council has discussed why General Qassem Soleimani, the commander of IRGC Quds Force, is considered by many Iranian people as a selfless and popular hero.

Israel Highlights Hezbollah’s Capabilities to Gain Sympathy

A Lebanese newspaper says the Israeli regime’s efforts to highlight the strategic weapons possessed by the Lebanese Resistance Movement Hezbollah are merely aimed at gaining more support from the US.

Dozens Killed in Suicide Attacks on Syrian Security Forces in Homs

Suicide bombers stormed two Syrian security offices in Homs on Saturday, killing dozens with gunfire and explosions including a senior intelligence officer and prompting airstrikes against the last militant-held enclave in the western city.

World Knows IRGC Helping Mideast Nations Fight Terrorism: Iranian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has praised Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) for providing the highest support to regional countries in their anti-terror fights.

US Wrestler Invited to Visit Iran with His Family

Iran Wrestling Federation has invited Jordan Burroughs, the well-known American wrestler, to visit Iran alongside his family.

Trump Will Change His Mind If He Visits Iran: US Wrestler

Jordan Burroughs, the well-known American freestyle wrestler, says he is “confident that if Trump ever visited Iran, he’d learn a lot about the people and come back to the US with a newfound appreciation for the Persians.”

7 Countries Targeted by Trump’s Ban Pose No Terror Threat to US

US security analysts have found no clear terror threat from citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries targeted in President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban.

Israel Seeks to Divide Middle East: Palestinian Cleric

A Palestinian cleric referred to Tel Aviv’s plots to divide the Middle East, and called Muslims to coherently point their arms at Israel.

Saudi FM Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq after Years

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir was in Baghdad for talks on Saturday, the first such visit by a chief diplomat from the kingdom since 2003.

Iranian Filmmaker Addresses Anti-Trump Demonstrators in Beverly Hills

Asghar Farhadi, the Iranian filmmaker who has boycotted this year’s Oscars ceremony in protest at Trump’s visa ban, spoke via video message to the crowd gathered in Beverly Hills to voice their outrage over the US President’s policies.

Iran’s Ansarifard Named Europa League Player of the Week

Iranian football player Karim Ansarifard of Greek football club Olympiacos was named the UEFA Europa League’s “Player of the Week.”

First Female Space Tourist, NASA Executive to Represent Iran at Oscars

Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi has chosen two prominent Iranian Americans, engineer Anousheh Ansari, known as the first female space tourist, and Dr. Firouz Naderi, the former director of Solar Systems Exploration at NASA, to represent his film “The Salesman” at the upcoming Oscars ceremony.

Why Turkey Is Ratcheting Up Anti-Iran Rhetoric

Turkish President Erdoğan recently coined a new term, ‘Persianism’ or Persian nationalism, to express part of his concern over the change of Mideast situation in favour of Iran. But what is the reason behind the escalation of Turkey’s anti-Iran rhetoric?

Majority of Americans ‘Embarrassed’ by Trump!

A majority of Americans feel embarrassed by the administration of President Donald Trump, a new opinion survey has found.

Iran to Hold Talks with GCC If Riyadh Is Not Final Decision Maker

An Iranian lawmaker says Iran cannot hold negotiations with member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council [P](GCC) if Saudi Arabia is going to have the final say.

Yemen’s Al-Qaeda Grabs Saudi Coalition’s Weapons

The Al-Qaeda terrorist group has grabbed a large number of weapons the Saudi coalition was sending to its members in Yemen.

Iran to Allocate $100m to Crisis-Hit Khuzestan

An Iranian MP announced that a plan to allocate $100 million to resolve the problems of Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran has been approved in the Parliament.

Iraq Raps Efforts by Turkey, Arab States to Stall Mosul’s Liberation

An Iraqi politician has accused Turkey and a number of neighbouring countries of attempting to suspend the operations to liberate the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

How Israeli Media Covered Iran Leader’s Remarks in Palestine Conference

The statements made by Iran’s Leader at the opening ceremony of International Conference on Palestine Intifada in Tehran were widely covered by international, particularly Israeli, media.

Iran’s Rivals Trying to Influence Trump’s Foreign Policy

An international lawyer says Iran’s regional rivals know that US President Trump has not yet determined his foreign policy, and are thus trying to influence his approach towards Iran.

Syrian Rebels Seek ‘Direct Negotiations’ with Assad’s Government

Syria's main opposition group has called for face-to-face discussions with government representatives, as a new round of talks in Geneva begins one year after meetings in the Swiss city fell apart.

Muslim States Urged to Close Embassies in US If Trump Moves Embassy to Jerusalem

The participants of an international conference held in Tehran to support Palestine called on Muslim countries to shut down their embassies in the United States if Trump relocates the US embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Israeli PM’s Plane Forced to Take Detour around Indonesia

The Israeli prime minister was forced to take a two and a half-hour detour en route to Australia, apparently to avoid Indonesian airspace as it was disallowed from venturing into the Muslim country's airspace.

6 Yemenis Killed in Saudi Airstrike

The Saudi-led coalition jet fighters bombed a district in Yemen, killing six citizens, including three children.

Iran Understands Turkey’s Predicament: Leader’s Adviser

In reaction to recent anti-Iran remarks made by Turkish officials, a senior adviser to Iran’s Leader says the Islamic Republic understands Turkey’s conditions, as Erdogan’s government is under tremendous pressure due to its failure to accomplish its goals in Syria.

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