US Has Violated Nuclear Deal, but Not Fundamentally: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the recent anti-Iran sanctions approved by the US Congress clearly breach the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, but the violation is not still in a fundamental manner.

Ottawa ‘Deeply Concerned’ about Riyadh’s Use of Canadian Equipment against Saudis

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland’s department says she is “deeply concerned” about the reports that Saudi Arabia is deploying Canadian-made armoured vehicles in an escalating conflict with Saudi citizens.

Iran Inks Deal with Russia to Buy Several Sukhoi-100 Jets: Report

Representatives of Iran’s defence ministry have signed a contract with Russia for purchase of several Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) passenger planes, according to media reports.

Yemen Hits Saudi Oil Refinery with Long-Range Ballistic Missile (+Video)

Yemeni forces have targeted an Aramco Saudi oil refinery in Yanbu province with a long-range ballistic missile in retaliation for the Saudi-led coalition’s ongoing aggression against Yemen.

Iran Won’t Be First Side to Pull Out of Nuclear Deal: Ex-FM

A former Iranian foreign minister and a top international advisor to Iran’s Leader says the Islamic Republic will withdraw from the nuclear deal only if the US pulls out of it first.

Thinking about JCPOA Renegotiation Extremely Dangerous: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected attempts aimed at preparing the ground for a renegotiation of the terms of Iran nuclear deal, saying it is very dangerous even to think about such an ‘impossible’ move.

New Sanctions to Further Poison Iran-US Ties: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blasted the new anti-Tehran sanctions announced by the Trump administration and said the new US president should stop sending hostile signals to Iran.

Iran FM Addresses Council on Foreign Relations (Full Text)

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed a range of issues, from the ongoing problems in the Mideast to the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, in an address to a group of scholars and academics at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York.

US Tests Laser Weapons System in Persian Gulf

The US Navy has reportedly tested the Laser Weapons System (LaWS), which can move at the speed of light.

Britain’s easyHotel to Open Branches in Iran

The British budget chain easyHotel has announced plans to open branches in Iran, expecting a deal for 500 rooms.

Russia Warns against Use of Qatar Crisis to Change Mideast Balance

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says any use of the ongoing tension in relations between Persian Gulf littoral states to change the regional balance would deteriorate the already fragile situation in the Middle East.

Turkey Bars German MPs from Inspecting NATO Base

The Turkish government has prevented a number of German lawmakers from checking on the troops stationed at a NATO military base in Konya in Turkey’s southwest in spite of the permission it had earlier given them.

ISIS Confirms Its Leader’s Death, Names New Caliph

The ISIS terrorists have reportedly confirmed the death of their ringleader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and introduced their new ‘caliph’.

Over 70 Artworks Sold at 7th Tehran Auction for $7m

Tehran Auction fetched $7 million at its seventh edition, held on Friday, July 7, at Parsian Azadi Hotel in Iran’s capital city.

Int’l Children Film Festival Concludes in Iran’s Isfahan

The 30th international film festival for children and youth wrapped up in the Iranian city of Isfahan.

Israel Has No Sovereignty over Jerusalem: UNESCO

The United Nations' cultural committee has approved proposal submitted by Arab states rejecting Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem and condemning it for conducting excavations in the Old City.

Los Angeles ‘Freedom’ Sculpture Inspired by Cyrus Cylinder

Inspired by the well-known Cyrus Cylinder, an Iranian-American artist has built a new public art installation, known as the Freedom Sculpture, which was unveiled in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Iran, Italy to Ink €1.2bn Deal on Railway Development

The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (IRIR) will sign a €1.2-billion deal with its Italian counterpart Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) to build a high-speed railroad between the central cities of Qom and Arak.

Saudi Arabia Main Promoter of Extremism in UK: Report

A report by the Henry Jackson Society indicates that foreign funding for extremism in Britain primarily comes from Saudi Arabia.

‘Trumpism’ Cartoon Contest Held in Tehran

Iran is hosting an international cartoon exhibition titled “Trumpism”, where cartoons and caricatures of US President Donald Trump are put on display.

Iran, Total Ink Huge Deal for Gas Field Development

The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and the French oil giant Total have signed a contract for the development and production of phase 11 of South Pars (SP11), the world's largest gas field.

Travel Ban Not to Keep Terrorists Out of US: Iran’s Larijani

Iranian parliament speaker says the travel ban imposed by US President Donald Trump is unlikely to prevent the terrorists from entering the US as they seldom use their real identities for travelling to their target countries.

‘ISIS to Benefit from US Escalation in Syria on False Pretext’

The Iranian foreign minister has decried the US allegation that the Syrian government is preparing for a chemical attack, and warned Washington against using such ‘false pretexts’ for escalation of conflict in the Arab country.  

‘Bigoted’ Muslim Ban Not to Make US Safer: Iran FM

Iranian foreign minister says the ban US President Donald Trump has imposed on Muslim people is a ‘bigoted’ policy and will not make the US a safer place.

Europe Can Help Resolve Persian Gulf Conflicts: Iran FM

Addressing the ECFR 2017 in Berlin, Iranian foreign minister has noted Europe has the capability to help resolve the ongoing conflicts in the Persian Gulf region, as it did in the case of Iran nuclear deal.

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