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Nearly 500,000 kids living under siege in Syria: UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that almost half a million kids are living in 16 besieged areas across Syria, which has been gripped by a deadly foreign-sponsored militancy for over five years.
Germany OK’s €1.2bn Loan for Iran Rail Plan
Germany has reportedly agreed to provide Iran with a €1.2 billion ($1.27 billion) credit line to help finance a key rail project in what is seen as the biggest foreign financing the country has been able to secure after the removal of sanctions.
Iran’s President Condoles Death of Cuba’s Revolutionary Leader, Fidel Castro
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has extended his condolences to the Cuban government and nation as well as the Latin American people over the death of Cuba’s revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro.
IRGC Commander Warns of Soft Threats
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari referred to soft threats as the most dangerous type of perils Iran is facing, saying that military threats have turned into opportunities for the country.
No New Talks between Iran, US on JCPOA: Spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed as a downright lie media reports that Tehran and Washington recently held talks to fortify the July 2015 nuclear deal between the Islamic Republic and six world powers.
Iran Collects Nearly Dozen Medals in Asian Junior Championships
Young Iranian male and female karate practitioners have got off to a promising start at the 15th edition of Asian Karate Federation (AKF) Cadet, Junior & U-21 Championship in Indonesia, and got a total of eleven medals.
Iran, Japan Must Boost Energy Cooperation after JCPOA: Minister
The Iranian energy minister says Iran and Japan must make use of the atmosphere created after the implementation of last year’s landmark nuclear agreement between the Islamic Republic and six global powers to boost cooperation in the energy sector.
Iran Signs International Energy Charter Declaration
The Islamic Republic of Iran has joined the International Energy Charter after signing IEC declaration in the Japanese Capital, Tokyo.
Army Commander: Iran’s Indigenous Vessels Ready for Naval Voyages
Iran’s Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi praised the Navy’s capabilities, saying two homegrown watercraft are ready for naval missions in places as far as the Atlantic Ocean.
Russia Agrees to Iran’s Condition for Purchase of Su-30 Jets: DM
Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said on Saturday that Moscow has accepted Tehran’s terms on “joint investment and supplying technology” for the purchase of Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets.
Turkish FM Travels to Iran, Meets With President Rouhani
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on a diplomatic visit and has met with President Hassan Rouhani.
Iraq Says It Will Participate in OPEC Deal to Cut Output
Iraq will shoulder part of the burden of oil-output cuts, said Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi, reversing the nation’s previous insistence for an exemption and potentially removing an obstacle to an OPEC deal next week.
Iran Escorted over 3,800 Ships in Gulf of Aden: Navy chief
Iran’s Navy chief says its forces have escorted 3,844 commercial ships to ensure their safe passage in the Gulf of Aden, where pirates are active.
Iran Says Imports of Cars from US ‘Authorized’
Iran says imports of cars from the United States are authorized as long as they are produced by non-American brands.
Iran, Iraq More Determined to Fight Terror: Larijani
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has strongly condemned a recent terrorist attack in Iraq which killed hundreds of Shia pilgrims, mostly Iranians, stressing that Tehran and Baghdad are more determined than ever to fight terrorism.
Iran’s President Urges Stronger Action by Iraq after Hilla Terrorist Attack
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for tougher action by the Iraqi government in countering perpetrators of terrorist attacks, after a suicide truck bomb blast at a gas station near Hilla, south of Baghdad, killed at least 100 people on Thursday, including Iranian pilgrims.
Djibouti President Must Stop Acting on Others’ Orders: Iran
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed unfounded claims by Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh that the Islamic Republic is interfering in the affairs of regional countries, urging him to stop implementing the commands of others.
No Iranian Military Forces in Iraq’s Mosul: IRGC Commander
The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) rejected claims that Iran has dispatched its forces to neighboring Iraq to take part in a massive operation to liberate Mosul from Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists.
Slovenia Reopens Embassy in Iran’s Capital after Nearly Four Years
The Slovenian government has reopened its embassy in the Iranian capital after nearly four years of closure.
Slovenian President Highlights Iran’s Stability, Strategic Position
Slovenia’s President Borut Pahor highlighted the impetus that Iran’s position, power and stability provides for the Central European country to forge closer relations with the Islamic Republic.
Two Days of Mourning Declared in Iran after Senior Cleric Passes Away
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani declared two days of mourning in the country after senior cleric and former head of the Supreme Court Ayatollah Abdul Karim Mousavi Ardebili died on Wednesday.
Iran Urges Global Action against Water Crisis
Iran’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Gholam Hossein Dehqani called for global cooperation to tackle various water-related challenges facing the world today.
Development of Iran’s Azadegan Oil Field to Be Put Out to Tender: Official
The deputy head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said the country plans to put the development of the South Azadegan oil field out to tender, dismissing reports that the project will be awarded to France’s oil giant Total without its participation in the bid.
Leader: Iran to Respond if US Renews Bans
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that Iran would respond if the US proceeded to renew the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) which expires at the end of 2016.
Iran Rejects ‘Absurd’ Israeli Charge of Terrorism
Iran has responded to an Israeli letter to the United Nations, which accused the Islamic Republic of flouting UN Security Council resolutions and sponsoring terrorism.
