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US Sanctions on Iran Aimed at Protecting Riyadh: FM Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif deplored the latest US sanctions targeting a number of Iranian individuals, describing the move as an attempt to divert the world’s attention from Saudi crimes in Yemen and the brutal murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

IRGC Sells Its Shares in Iran’s Largest Telecom Firm

An IRGC unit in charge of the body’s economic operations announced on Wednesday it has left Iran’s telecommunications industry, after selling its share in a consortium controlling Iran’s top telecoms companies and biggest mobile phone operator.

Iran Congratulates Afghanistan on Holding Parliamentary Elections

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has offered congratulations to the Afghan government and nation for holding parliamentary elections in the country successfully.

Iran Leader: Arba’een Processions Impossible without ‘Shrine Defenders’

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says if it was not for the sacrifices made by those who fought terrorists in Syria and Iraq, the enemy would have approached the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) and Shiite pilgrims could not go to Karbala on Arba’een.

Khashoggi’s Murder Premeditated: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi as “harrowing” and “pre-planned.”

Video Released by Syrian Terrorist Shows Iranian Colonel Alive

The Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group has recently released a video of the Iranian captive colonel Abolhassan Bayati, who was assumed to be martyred in Syria.

Iranian, Russian, Turkish Diplomats Hold New Round of Syria Talks

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister, held talks with his Russian and Turkish counterparts Alexander Lavrentiev and Sadat Onal in Moscow on the latest developments in Syria.

Iran Disbands 3 Terror Groups in Khuzestan Province

Iran’s intelligence minister says three terrorist groups have been smashed in the country’s south-western Khuzestan province and 15 people detained in connection with the cells before they could carry out an attack on Shiite pilgrims.

Freedom of Abducted Border Guards First Test for Imran Khan: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry says freedom of abducted border guards is the first test for Pakistan’s newly elected Prime Minister Imran Khan regarding Tehran-Islamabad ties.

Iran, Oman Discuss Mutual Cooperation in Tehran

The sixth meeting of the Committee of Iran-Oman Strategic Consultations was held at the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.

Khashoggi’s Murder Reveals True Nature of Saudis: Iran

The killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul laid bare the nature of the Riyadh regime, whose young crown prince is butchering innocent people, Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani said.

Iran Will Definitely Overcome US Sanctions: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed confidence that the Islamic Republic will manage to overcome sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies.

Iran Hosts Conference on Economic Diplomacy

The Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday hosted a national conference called “New Methods for Advancing Economic Diplomacy with Emphasis on Development Cooperation”.

France Looking for Mechanism to Facilitate Banking Ties with Iran

French lawmakers say Paris is seriously looking for ways to establish closer banking ties with Iran, helping the country reap the benefits of the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Discusses Yemen, Syria Crises with ICRC, UN Officials

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister in political affairs, has discussed the ongoing crises in Syria and Yemen in separate meetings with the chief of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and a senior UN official in Tehran.

US Withdrawal from INF May Lead to another Cold War: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to the United Kingdom Hamid Baeidinejad has condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Nuclear Weapons Treaty with Russia, warning that such a move would lead to a cold war again.

Pakistan Vows to Beef Up Security at Borders with Iran: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Islamabad has vowed to increase its military presence on the joint borders with Iran to tighten security following the recent abduction of Iranian border guards and their transfer to Pakistan.

Iran Urges UN Human Rights Council to Terminate Saudi Membership

An Iranian official has called for the removal of Saudi Arabia from the UN Human Rights Council given the country’s violation of human rights in Yemen and Bahrain, and its alleged murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Iran President Introduces 4 New Ministerial Picks to Parliament

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has introduced four new ministerial picks to the parliament, putting them to the vote of lawmakers, a parliamentarian said.

Iran Denies Meddling in US Mid-term Elections

Iran’s foreign ministry has denied interfering in the United States’ mid-term elections saying that the Islamic Republic’s principled policy is not to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.

IRGC Chief Calls for More Facilities for Pakistani Arba’een Pilgrims

Chief-Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has called for better services and welfare facilities for Pakistani pilgrims as they cross Iran to attend the Arba’een religious gathering in Iraq.

Iranian, Pakistani Top Generals Discuss Release of Abducted Border Guards

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri called on Pakistan to push for the release of the Iranian border guards who have been kidnapped at a border post and taken into Pakistan.

US Unprecedentedly Sidelined in Int’l Scene: Analyst

A political analyst says the unlawful measures taken by US President Donald Trump administration, including its withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, has led the country to become unprecedentedly sidelined in the international scene.

Iran Sympathizes with India over Deadly Train Accident

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over a deadly train accident northern India, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Iran Lauds FATF’s Deadline Extension as Diplomatic Victory

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has welcomed the Friday decision by the Financial Action Task Force to extend suspension of counter-measures against Iran, describing it as a diplomatic achievement for Iran in the face of widespread US efforts to restore Iran’s blacklist status.

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