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‘US Dream of Inspecting Iran’s Military Sites Never to Come True’

Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati shrugged off recent demands by some US officials for inspection of the Islamic Republic’s military centers, saying the Americans’ dream will never come true.

Iran, Chile Discuss Expansion of Reciprocal Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Guido Girardi, the vice speaker of the Chilean Senate, have discussed promotion of ties in different areas, particularly science and technology, tourism and culture.

Iran Deeply Concerned about Continued Violence against Myanmar Muslims

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed Tehran’s deep concern over the continuation of inhumane and violent actions against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Obstacles to Syria Peace

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura have conferred on latest Syrian developments.

Iranian FM, UN Special Envoy Discuss Syria Crisis

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Staffan de Mistura, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, have discussed the Arab country’s ongoing crisis on Monday.

Iran Not to Cross Its Red Lines in Cooperation with IAEA

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the country will not cross any of its red lines in cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Iran Unafraid of Foreign Threats: President Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran is not afraid of foreign threats and intrigues, which have escalated under the belligerent government of US President Donald Trump.

‘Qatar Admits Its Mistake by Restoring Ambassador to Iran’

A political commentator says Qatar’s decision to return its ambassador to Tehran amounts to Doha’s admission of the mistake it had made in dealing with Iran last year.

Iran Should Pick More Female Ambassadors: MP

An Iranian parliamentarian has urged the Foreign Ministry to designate more women and Sunni ambassadors to other countries.

‘Israel Using Russia as Buffer between Iran, Occupied Territories’

An Iranian MP says Tel Aviv is scared of the growing power of Iran-backed Hezbollah forces, and is thus trying to use Russia as a buffer between Iran and the occupied territories.

‘US Using Afghanistan as Base for Putting Iran under Pressure’

An Iranian MP says the US is using Afghanistan as its watchtower and military base in the Middle East to exert pressure on Tehran through Iran’s eastern borders.

UAE Slams Qatar for Restoring Ties with Iran

The United Arabic Emirates has once again criticized Qatar for deciding to restore full diplomatic ties with Iran by deciding to send its ambassador back to Tehran.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Kabul Mosque

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has decried the recent terrorist attack on a mosque in Afghanistan’s capital, which left scores of people dead and wounded.

Iranian Envoy Raps US Pressure on IAEA

Iran’s mission to the International Atomic Energy Agency cautioned against the dire consequences of illegal pressures on the UN nuclear agency after the US UN envoy travelled to Vienna to press the IAEA on her reading of Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA.

Iran Vows to Legally Pursue Apple’s Removal of Iranian Apps

Iran’s new ICT minister has pledged to follow up on Apple’s removal of Iranian applications from its App Store.

Minorities Free to Perform Religious Rites in Iran: Christian MP

An Iranian Assyrian Christian lawmaker has rejected as baseless a recent US report on religious freedom violations in Iran, saying despite the US claims all religious minorities in the Islamic Republic enjoy absolute freedom to perform their rites.

Iran Urges Bahrain to Stop Suppressing Dissidents

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has urged the Bahraini government to stop torturing and suppressing its dissidents, and rather sit for talks with the protesters.

Iran Blasts US New Strategy towards Pakistan

Iranian foreign ministry has denounced the new strategy adopted by the US towards Pakistan, urging Washington to stop interfering in the internal affairs of regional countries.

Absolute Military Power No Longer A Decisive Factor: Iran FM

Iran’s foreign minister says absolute military power is no longer a determining factor in today’s world, and there are other instruments of power with which national interests can be secured.

Iran Hails Qatar’s Decision to Restore Ambassador to Tehran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic welcomes Doha’s ‘logical’ and ‘positive’ decision to return its ambassador to Tehran, who had been recalled for certain consultations more than 20 months ago.

Qatar Ambassador to Return to Iran

Qatar is going to send its ambassador back to Iran to resume his diplomatic activities more than 20 months after he was recalled.

Lebanese Patriarch Hails Iran’s Fight against Terror

Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, the head of Lebanon’s Maronite Church, has praised the Islamic Republic of Iran’s regional role, particularly in the fight against terrorism.

Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrike on Yemen Residential Area

Iran has strongly denounced the latest airstrike by Saudi Arabia’s warplanes on a residential building in Yemen, calling on the international community to address the killings of innocent civilians in the war-torn country.

Lebanese Cleric Hails Iran’s Role in Uniting Muslim States

Sheikh Abdel Amir Qabalan, the head of the Supreme Islamic Shiite Council (SISC) of Lebanon, says Iran is a chain that links Muslim societies together.

Lebanon’s Grand Mufti Blasts Muslim World’s Silence on Israeli Crimes

Grand Mufti of Lebanon Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian has harshly criticized Islamic countries for their silence over the Israeli regime’s inhumane attacks on the innocent people of Palestine.

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