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Iran to Fully Support, Stand by Lebanon: President Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic will always stand by Lebanon and spare no effort to help improve the country’s stability.
Enemies of Resistance Front in Weakest Position Ever: Iran Leader’s Aide
Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, hailed recent victories of the Resistance Front in the Middle East and said the enemies are currently in their weakest possible position.
Iran President Blames World Powers for Causing Rift between Muslims
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says terrorism as well as sectarian and ethnic rifts are the two main issues afflicting the Muslim world, blaming some world powers for creating and spreading such divisions.
Iran-India-Afghanistan Cooperation Not against Pakistan: Spokesman
Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the country does not regard Iran, India and Afghanistan’s endeavor to use Iranian southeastern port of Chabahar for bilateral trade as an alliance against the country and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Pakistan’s Top General Arrives in Tehran for Security Talks
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has arrived in Tehran at the head of a delegation of ranking military officials for talks with his Iranian counterpart and other officials.
Iran Leader Appoints New Army Commanders
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has made three new appointments in the Iranian Army.
Gov’t to Continue Supporting Iranian Armed Forces: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has pledged full support for the country’s Armed Forces in defending the Islamic Republic’s independence and territorial integrity.
Iran Mulling Over Plans to Promote Tourism Capacities of Tabriz
Several tourism programs have been submitted by officials for the Tabriz 2018 event following a seven-day deadline set by Iran’s Cultural Heritage Handicrafts and Tourism Organization in late October.
US Claim of Iran Ties with Al-Qaeda Aimed at Appeasing Saudis: FM
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismissed western media reports of a link between Iran and Al-Qaeda terror group as an attempt to cover up the Saudi role in the Sept. 11 New York attacks.
Eight Iranian Guards Killed in Northwestern Borders
At least eight Iranian border guards have been killed in heavy clashes with terrorists in the country’s northwestern province of West Azarbaijan, a local official says.
Iran Begins Construction of Two New Nuclear Power Plants
Iran has started the construction of two new nuclear power plants in the southern province of Bushehr in a joint project with Russia’s Rosatom energy firm.
Iran Can Increase Range of Missile beyond 2,000 km: IRGC Commander
Although Iran has the capability to extend the range of its long-range missiles, the current ones with a range of 2,000 kilometers are sufficient to fulfill the country’s purposes, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said.
Iran Test-Fires Smart Bombs in Military Drills
Fighter jets of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) fired smart bombs in the main stage of a war game that kicked off in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday.
Iran Judiciary Chief Blasts UN Rights Report
Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani has dismissed a recent report by a UN rights rapporteur against the Islamic Republic, saying it reflects the views of the country’s enemies.
Iranian Woman Wins Gold at Asian Rock Climbing Cup
Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi has been crowned as the champion of Asia Cup - Wanxianshan 2017 in China, and clinched a gold medal at the prestigious sports event.
Fire at Tehran Refinery Kills Several People
At least six people died and several wounded in a fire accident at Tehran Refinery south of the Iranian capital.
Several Works by Iranian Artists Sold at Christie’s London
Iranian artworks at the Christie’s sales of ‘Middle Eastern, Modern and Contemporary Art’ and ‘Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds’ fetched high prices.
Persepolis Beats Arch-Rival Esteghlal in Tehran Derby
Persepolis defeated its arch-rival Esteghlal football team thanks to a goal from Ali Alipour on Thursday.
Baghdad Rejects Kurdistan’s Offer, Urges Annulment of Referendum Results
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called for the total annulment of the recent Kurdish secession referendum in northern Iraq, apparently rejecting the Kurdish leader’s recent decision to merely freeze the results of the unconstitutional vote.
Terrorist Group Smashed by IRGC in Northwestern Iran
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces attacked a terrorist team in the northwesternmost corner of Iran on Wednesday night, killing all of the terrorists and confiscating their weapons.
Chief of UN’s Nuclear Watchdog to Visit Iran Saturday
Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano plans to pay an official visit to Iran on Saturday.
Iran Signs €20m Deal with China on Development of Solar Panels
The Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran and China's Znshine PV-Tech Company signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday to set up an automated production line of photovoltaic panels in Iran.
13 Iranian Artworks Put Up for Auction at Christie’s London
Thirteen Iranian artworks along with 44 other lots are to go under the hammer at the 23rd edition of Christie’s sale of ‘Middle Eastern, Modern and Contemporary Art’, slated for Oct. 25 in London.
Iran Foreign Ministry Submits Periodic Report on Nuclear Deal to Parliament
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has handed over its seventh quarterly report about the multilateral nuclear deal with six world powers to the parliament (Majlis).
Iraq, Syria, Lebanon’s Hezbollah Receiving Civil Defence Training from Iran
Head of Iran’s Civil Defence Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali said the organization has provided Iraq, Syria and Lebanon’s Hezbollah Resistance Movement with training in civil defence.
