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UN Must Take Practical Measure to Tackle Mideast Issues: Iran
A senior Iranian diplomat has called on the United Nations to take practical steps in addressing global issues, particularly the deadly crises in the Mideast, instead of putting forward mere peace proposals.
World’s Largest Man-Made Cave Opened to Public
The world’s largest man-made cave in China has been opened to the public for the first time.
Saudi Officer Gunned Down in Eastern Province
Unknown armed men have attacked a police patrol vehicle in the Qatif District of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, killing one law enforcement agent and injuring another.
Washington’s Anti-Iran Efforts Are Because US Doesn’t See Itself Beneficiary
Iran says efforts by countries to expand post-sanctions trade ties with it are being hampered by the United States because Washington does not see itself as a beneficiary of the re-opening of the Iranian business environment.
Saudi Strikes Meant to Break Down Yemenis’ Resistance: Iranian Diplomat
Saudi Arabia is conducting “deliberate” attacks against Yemeni civilians with the purpose of breaking down their resistance, says Hossein Jaberi Ansari, the Iranian deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs.
Conflict, Terrorism in Mideast Serving Israel: Larijani
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says terrorists have created chaos in the Middle East, adding that the continuation of conflicts and acts of terror will serve the Israeli regime’s interests.
Iranian Speaker Raps Ploys to Prolong Syria War
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani deplored hostile attempts to maintain the status quo in Syria, saying the plots to avert a cessation of hostilities in the Arab country are meant to ensure the security of Israel.
Iran Rules Out Military Solution to Syria Crisis
President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated Iran's stance that the crisis in Syria should be resolved through “political” means only.
Muslims in Final Stages of Defeating Enemy: Iranian Commander
A senior Iranian commander has hailed the resistance of the Muslim world against its enemies, saying the Muslims across the globe are now in the last phases of overcoming their adversaries.
European Firms Seek to Buy Iran’s Heavy Water: Nuclear Official
A senior official with Iran’s nuclear agency says several European companies seek to purchase heavy water from the Islamic Republic.
Sanctities No Means for Meagre Goals: Iran to Saudi, UAE
Iran has called on the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to stop exploiting Islamic sanctities as a means for their own trivial goals after Riyadh claimed, in an allegation later dismissed, that a ballistic missile by the Yemeni army forces and allied fighters had targeted the holy Saudi city of Mecca and the UAE rehashed the accusations that Iran is arming the Yemeni forces.
EU’s Mogherini in Tehran for Syria Talks
The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Zarif as part of the outreach on Syrian crisis.
Iran to Resume Gas Exports to Turkey Soon
Iran says its exports of natural gas to Turkey that have been halted reportedly as a result of an explosion inside the Turkish territory will resume within the next few days.
Iran to Open Tourism Office in Russia
Iran is going to open a tourism office in Moscow by March 2017 in reciprocation for the same Russian office in Tehran, an Iranian official announced.
US Faces Growing Worldwide Wrath: Iranian Cleric
A top Iranian cleric pointed to the growing anti-US sentiments in the world, saying more and more regional countries begin to rise against the US hostile plots.
Iranian Ex-Envoy Warns against US Plots to Hijack Mosul Operation
Former Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Hassan Kazemi Qomi said troops participating in an ongoing major offensive to liberate the Iraqi city of Mosul from the grip of ISIS are purely Iraqi not American, warning about US attempts to hijack the attack.
Iran Raps ‘Rare’ EU Clauses in Trade Deals
A top official in Tehran has accused European government of failing to take the required measures to facilitate trade agreements with Iran – what he says is already in violation of a nuclear agreement that was sealed with the country last summer and came into effect in January.
Iraqi Federal Police Forces Reach Gates of Mosul
The Iraqi Federal Police forces have reached the entrance gates of Mosul, as part of a massive offensive backed by Hashd al-Shaabi, also known as Popular Mobilization Forces, to retake the last major stronghold of the Daesh (ISIS or ISIS) terrorist group in Iraq.
Enemies Seek to Divert Attention from Israeli Crimes: Shamkhani
A senior Iranian official has warned that the global arrogance has been sowing discord among Muslim nations to divert attention from Israel’s crimes.
Iran’s Zarif to Hold Talks With Russia’s Lavrov on Syria in Moscow
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will pay an official one-day visit to Russia for talks on the Syrian crisis.
EU, Finland Can Help Settlement of Syria Conflict: Iran Parliament Speaker
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the European Union can play a significant role in the settlement of the Syrian crisis and the campaign against terrorism.
Iran’s Carpet Exports to US at $50mn
Iran says its exports of hand-woven carpets to the United States have reached around $50 million since the removal of sanctions in January.
Diplomat: Iran Averted Dominance of ISIS in Syria
An Iranian deputy foreign minister highlighted the country’s effective assistance to Syria in the fight against terrorism, saying the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group would have conquered the Arab country without Iran’s backing.
President: Capacities of Iran, Finland Should Be Tapped to Cement Bilateral Ties
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for efforts to promote bilateral cooperation between Tehran and Helsinki in all spheres through using the capacities of both countries.
Saudi Killing of Yemeni People Worst Kind of Terrorism: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described terrorism as one of humanity’s painful calamities, and referred to mass killings, including the deadly attacks on Yemeni people by Saudi Arabia, as the “worst kind of terrorism”.
