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Iran, Russia, Turkey Wrap Up Sochi Summit on Syria

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey on Thursday released a joint statement at the end of a trilateral meeting on Syria peace in the Russian city of Sochi.

Int’l Community Must Join Hands to Reconstruct Syria: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the international community ought to help start the reconstruction of Syria, as the violence in the war-torn Arab country is reducing.

Iran Gov’t Urges Quick Approval of FATF as Deadline Approaches

A senior government official has argued for quick approval of two parliamentary bills required for Iran to get out of the blacklist of the global anti-money laundering body (FATF), saying Iran should not put its foreign relations at risk at a time when the US is bent on hurting the country’s foreign relations.

Iran Seeks Amicable Ties with Saudi, UAE: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic seeks to have friendly relations with all its neighbours, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

IRGC to Avenge Foreign-Backed Terrorists’ Attack on Its Forces

Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari on Thursday vowed that his forces will take revenge against the foreign-backed terrorists behind the Wednesday attack on IRGC personnel in south-eastern Iran.

Iran Appoints Sunni Woman as Ambassador

The Iranian government has appointed Homeira Rigi, the governor of Qasr-e Qand in southeastern Iran, as its next Ambassador to Brunei in eastern Asia.

Those behind Attack on IRGC Staff to Be Punished Soon: Rouhani

Iran's president has condemned the recent deadly terrorist attack in the country's southeastern Sistan and Baluchistan province, saying its perpetrators will soon be punished.

Attack on IRGC Forces Linked to Regional Spy Services: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says a deadly attack on a group of IRGC personnel on Wednesday, which killed 27 and wounded 13 border guards, is definitely linked to foreign spy services, and must be seriously pursued.

Iran to Avenge Terrorist Attack on IRGC Forces

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced and expressed deep regret over a deadly terrorist attack on a group of IRGC forces in the south-east of Iran, vowing to take revenge for the attack whose perpetrators are supported by certain regional states.

Foreign Ministry Explains Why Iran Not Invited to FATF Meeting

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has reacted to media reports about the reason why Iran has not been invited to attend an upcoming meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Paris.

27 Killed in Terrorist Attack on Iranian Border Guards’ Bus

A suicide attack by Pakistan-based Takfiri elements on a bus carrying Iranian border guards in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province has killed and wounded dozens of IRGC forces.

‘US Coup Attempt in Venezuela Aimed at Dominating Oil Resources’

The Iranian deputy ambassador to the UN said the purpose of an American coup in Venezuela is to dominate the Latin American nation's oil resources.

‘Iranians Should Feel They’re at Economic, Psychological War’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Iranian people and political factions should feel they are in a war situation so that the country could foil the economic and psychological invasion waged by adversaries.

No; Islamic Republic Not Months Away from Collapse

Iran celebrated the 40th anniversary of its revolution on Monday, with people marching to honour an unexpected victory that birthed the Islamic Republic.

Iran Leader Releases ‘Strategic’ Statement on 40th Revolution Anniv.

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a “strategic and important” statement on the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, which toppled the US-backed monarchy in 1979.

Iran Urges Bolton to Put Aside ‘Delusions’, Study Iranian Culture

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed the latest “delusive” anti-Iran remarks by US National Security Advisor John Bolton, saying he is seeking to justify his previous wrong analyses, instead of understanding the culture of the great nation of Iran.

US’ Warsaw Conference Not to Weaken Iran: Top General

Iran’s top military commander says a hostile anti-Iran meeting to be co-hosted by the United States and Poland in Warsaw will fail to either undermine the Islamic Republic’s power or affect its policy.

Iran Unveils New Catamaran Capable of Firing Cruise Missiles

The naval forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday unveiled a new homegrown catamaran ship capable of firing anti-ship cruise missiles.

Iran Says Ready for Dialogue to Settle Rows with Regional States

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the country is ready to settle disputes with Middle East governments on the negotiating table, in a goodwill gesture aimed at Saudi Arabia and its allies who have been at loggerheads with Tehran in recent years.

IRGC Says Enemies of Iran Must Leave Region

A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says enemies of the Islamic Republic must finally leave the region instead of expecting Iran to end its regional presence.

Zarif Reminds Trump of 40 Years of US Failure to Destabilize Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Javad Zarif has reacted to US President Donald Trump’s tweet slamming Iran’s government on the 40th anniversary of the 1979 revolution, urging Trump to rethink the failed US policy towards Iran.

Top Iranian Cleric Condemns Beheading of Kid in Saudi Arabia

A senior Iranian Shiite cleric has vehemently condemned the beheading of a child by a Takfiri man in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s Zarif Holds Talks with Lebanese President, FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is on a two-day visit to Lebanon, met with Lebanese President Michel Aoun at the Baabda Palace on Monday.

People’s Turnout in Rallies Shows Failure of Enemies’ Plot: Rouhani

Iran’s president has hailed the massive participation of people in the Monday rallies marking the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution saying the turnout proves that the enemies have failed in their plots against the Iranian nation.

Millions of Iranians Attend Rallies Marking 40th Revolution Anniversary

Iranian people from all walks of life poured into streets on Monday to attend nationwide rallies to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution’s victory, known as Bahman 22nd in Iran.

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