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Iran armed forces will not allow inspections of military sites: General

Emad Askarieh - June 5, 2015

We will never allow any kind of visit to military centers, whether it is limited and controlled, or unlimited or in any other form said Brigadier General Masoud Jazayeri.

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Hezbollah warns Israel against war

Emad Askarieh - June 5, 2015

Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah has said that Israel should not think Hezbollah is preoccupied with the operations in Syria against terrorist groups, saying a strong response awaits Israel if it attacks Lebanon.

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Iran FM says battle against violence must be within international law

Emad Askarieh - June 4, 2015

Zarif lashed out at countries which employ double standards with regard to violence, including the crises in Syria and Yemen.

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Iran mourns Imam Khomeini’s decease anniversary

Emad Askarieh - June 4, 2015

Millions of people across Iran are marking the 26th anniversary of the decease of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Seyyed Rouhollah Khomeini.

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Iran urges regional cooperation against terrorism

Emad Askarieh - June 4, 2015

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif has called for cooperation among regional states to fight terrorism and extremism.

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Iranians will smash sanctions, foil plots: President Rouhani

Emad Askarieh - June 3, 2015

The Iranian nation is helping the people of Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and other regional nations in their fight against terrorism, violence and extremism, the president said.

Economy

Iran’s return to oil market gradual: Zanganeh

Emad Askarieh - June 3, 2015

Zanganeh said oil market stability through balanced supply and demand will remain a priority for OPEC under all circumstances.

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Iran’s VP Raps State Sponsorship of Terrorism in Region

Emad Askarieh - June 3, 2015

Aminzadeh said that violent terrorist groups in the region cannot survive without receiving aid from certain countries.

Crisis

Saudi blockade of Yemen taking unacceptable toll on civilians: Iran official

Emad Askarieh - June 3, 2015

“It is unacceptable that wounded Yemenis are denied access to medical aid because of the continuation of the cruel naval and aerial blockade, the deputy foreign minister said.

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Syria front line of defense against Israel: Iranian official

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

Undermining Syria will definitely lead to crises and uncontrollable situations in all neighboring and regional countries, Shamkhani said.

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Foreigners can never impose will on Syria: President Rouhani

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

President Rouhani says that terrorists can never succeed in their plots against Syria.

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Intelligence forces foil plot to set up terrorist groups in Iran

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

A person named ‘Abu Hafs’ entered Iran some time ago to create terrorist groups inside the country, the intelligence minister said.

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Death penalty sought for Saudi officers molesting Iran teens: Official

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

The two police officers "have been charged with malversation, breach of duty and committing a heinous criminal act,” Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Ghashghavi said.

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Iran foreign minister calls for collective efforts for regional security

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

If regional countries do not cooperate to establish security in the region, they will have to live in a volatile region, Zarif said.

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US, allies fan crisis in region for Israeli safety: Iran top official

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

The ongoing crisis in Yemen, Syria, and Iraq shows “a pervasive plot by the US, the Zionists and reactionaries in the region,” Velayati said.

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IS doesn’t dare get close to Iranian borders: Top General

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

Firouzabadi reiterated that Tehran is fully determined to smash IS terrorists if they advance to around 40 kilometers of Iranian borders.

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Iran raps Canada for stopping verification of Iranian medical credentials

Emad Askarieh - June 1, 2015

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham expressed regret over the decision adopted by Canada’s Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

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Amir Abdollahian stresses Iran’s constructive regional role

Golrokh Askarieh - June 1, 2015

Unlike some countries that make arbitrary use of terrorism and play with regional security, Tehran strongly supports Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and the countries exposed to the terrorist threats, the diplomat said.

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