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Iran’s IRGC deploying reinforcements to Iraq Kurdistan border areas

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Ground Force says reinforcements are being deployed to regions along Iran’s western and northwestern borderline as the military steps up the campaign against separatist terror groups in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

Foreign minister says Iran not to allow foreign meddling in its domestic affairs

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stressed that Tehran is fully committed to the issue of human rights, but will not allow any foreign interference in its internal affairs.

UAE calls for revival of Iran nuclear deal

The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has called for the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, and a resolution of relevant technical issues.

Iranian official says UK supporting anti-Iran ‘war room’

A spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry says the UK government is supporting an anti-Iran “war room” by offering support for a London-based Saudi-owned television network.

IRGC chief warns Israel: No assassination will go unanswered

The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the military force will exact revenge for the assassination of its every single member, days after Israel killed an IRGC military advisor in Syria.

Iran UN mission urges Iraq to counter threats from Kurdistan region

Iran told the United Nations that the military operations against separatist terror groups based in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region aim to defend the country’s national security. It called on the central Iraqi government to shoulder its responsibility to maintain effective control over its entire territory and internationally-recognized borders.

Iranians hold funeral for IRGC member assassinated in Syria

The Iranian people hold a funeral procession for a member of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), who was recently assassinated in a bomb attack by “Israeli agents during an advisory mission in Syria.”

IRGC says more pleasant days awaiting Israel, reacts to bombings in Jerusalem 

The Twitter account of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has reacted to the twin bombings in the city of Jerusalem in occupied Palestine.

Iranian FM: Iran, US keeping exchanging messages to revive JCPOA 

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said Iran and the US keep exchanging messages on how to resume the talks over the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

AEOI’s director: UN atomic body will not accept Iran’s responses about contaminated sites

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Tehran has given substantiated responses to the UN nuclear oversight body regarding contaminated sites in the Islamic Republic.

Iran calls for closer ties between sanctioned states to confront bans

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that countries that have been sanctioned by global powers, including the US, could offset the embargos through closer cooperation.

Nuclear chief slams IAEA for fabricating anti-Iran claims “under Israeli, West pressure”

Iran’s nuclear chief blasts the UN nuclear watchdog for fabricating untrue claims about Tehran’s nuclear activities at “undeclared sites under the influence and pressure of the Israeli regime and its Western allies.”

Iran’s IRGC says member killed by roadside bomb in Syria, blames Israel

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says one of its forces on an advisory mission in Syria has lost his life in a roadside bomb explosion, blaming the Israeli regime for the atrocity.

E3, US express concerns over Iran’s 60% uranium enrichment

The United States and its European allies voiced concern over Iran announcing it has begun enriching uranium to 60 percent at the Fordow nuclear facility. Tehran’s move was a response to the adoption of an anti-Iran resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors.

Ukraine had no evidence to prove drone claims in meeting with Iran: Source

A news outlet close to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says Ukraine provided “no defendable document,” during a recent joint expert-level meeting between the two sides, to support its claims about the use of Iranian-made drones by Russia.

IRGC launches new missile, drone raids on terror bases in Iraqi Kurdistan

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched a new barrage of missiles and drones against hideouts of separatist terrorists in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.

Iran’s Transport Minister Rostam Qassemi steps down, caretaker appointed

Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development Rostam Qassemi steps down from office over “deteriorating health issues.”

Iran’s Judiciary: 40 foreign nationals arrested over direct role in unrest, violent riots

The spokesman of Iran’s Judiciary announces the arrest of 40 foreign nationals, besides two French spies, over direct involvement in violent riots across the country.

Mission at UN: Iran, Ukraine taking important steps to resolve disputes

The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations announced that significant steps have been taken so far in the collaborative dialogue between Iranian and Ukrainian defense experts, and that Tehran will continue to clear up any misunderstanding regarding its alleged role in the Ukraine war.

For 1st time, Iran starts 60% nuclear enrichment at Fordow site after IAEA resolution

Iran says it has started enriching uranium to a purity level of 60 percent at the Fordow nuclear plant in the north-central part of the country, in what appears to be a tit-for-tat measure against a resolution adopted by the UN nuclear watchdog against Tehran’s nuclear program.

Iran president calls for expansion of ties with Kazakhstan

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, in a phone talk with his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, said that Tehran-Astana relations have always been progressing and called for the further expansion of mutual relations.

Iran spokesman says Tehran has not quit nuclear negotiations

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has stated that Tehran has not quit the negotiating table with the world powers over the 2015 nuclear deal, saying that arriving at an agreement requires the US pragmatic attitude.

Iran says to continue nuclear work despite IAEA board resolution

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says Tehran will continue its peaceful nuclear program despite a recent anti-Tehran resolution of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors that "was passed with political purposes."

Iran resumes military operation against separatist groups in Iraq’s Kurdistan

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that its ground forces have launched a new round of drone and missile attacks on the positions of separatist groups in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region on Monday.

IRGC commander: Iran among missile, drone powers in world

Commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh says Iran stands among the world's top countries manufacturing drones and missiles.

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