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Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Joint Fight against Terror

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan Mohammad Mohaqiq have discussed issues of mutual interest in the Iranian capital.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Presidents to Meet Once in Every 15 Days

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says the presidents of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have decided to meet each other once in every 15 days or a month.

“EU Must Take Tougher Stances on MKO Terrorists”

The EU is expected to adopt a decisive stance on members of the anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), Iran’s interior minister stressed, referring to remnants of the notorious group living in Europe as “dangerous terrorists” with blood of Iranians on their hands.

Popular Forces in Iraq, Lebanon Inspired by Iran’s Basij: IRGC Chief

The IRGC Chief-Commander has hailed the role played by popular forces in the recent regional victories against terrorists, saying armed resistance cells are being established across the Middle East under the inspiration of Iran’s Basij.

Iran Vows to Boost Range of Missiles If Europe Turns into Threat

An Iranian top commander has warned that the Islamic Republic will increase the range of its missiles to more than 2,000 km if it finds Europe has turned into a threat to the country.

Iran First VP, Bolivia President Discuss Promotion of Technology Ties

Top Iranian and Bolivian officials discussed plans for interaction in diverse technological and industrial projects, particularly in nanotechnology.

Iran Rejects US Accusation of Breaching UNSC Resolutions on Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the US accusation that Tehran violated the UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen, describing the allegations as ‘politically-motivated’.

Iran Ready to Help Reconstruct Syria: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will continue to stand by the Syrian nation and government in their fight against terrorism and is ready to actively participle in the reconstruction projects in the war-torn country.

Iran’s Zarif, EP Diplomat Discuss Expansion of Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Head of European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Iran (D-IR), Janusz Lewandowski, have exchanged views on issues of mutual interests in a meeting in Tehran.

“US Revives Beirut Bombing Lawsuit to Tarnish Iran’s Image”

An Iranian lawmaker says the US seeks to create a negative impression against Iran by reviving a legal case dating back to 35 years ago.

Iran Says Trump’s Oil Embargo Violates Nuclear Deal

A senior Iranian lawmaker says US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about an embargo against Iran’s crude oil lack legal credibility and violate the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran Says Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal Threatens Mideast Security

Iranian Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Reza Najafi says the Israeli regime’s military nuclear program has a negative impact on the security of the Middle East and the credibility of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

“Macron Should Recall France’s Arming of Saddam against Iran”

An Iranian commentator says French President Emmanuel Macron, who is calling for further transparency on Iran’s defensive program, has forgotten that his country armed Iraq’s Saddam Hussein in war against Iran.

Iran FM Blasts “Cowardly” Mosque Attack in Egypt

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly denounced Friday’s deadly mosque attack in Egypt.

Iran Praises Kabul’s Efforts to Create Unity in Afghanistan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised efforts made by Afghanistan’s government to boost unity among its people and said the Islamic Republic of Iran is willing to see sustainable peace and security in the neighboring country.

Iran Urges Bin Salman to Think about Fate of Regional Dictators

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the recent anti-Iran remarks by Saudi crown prince, saying he’d better think about what happened to other regional dictators.

Iran Condemns Egypt Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a deadly terrorist attack in the Egyptian city of Arish, which killed and wounded hundreds of people on Friday morning.

Iran Sat for Talks over Nuclear Program as It Wasn’t for Defence: IRGC Chief

Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says Iran sat for talks over its nuclear energy program because it did not serve defensive purposes.

“Superpowers Stoking Artificial Fear in Mideast to Sell More Weapons”

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says certain world powers try to make countries in the Middle East afraid of each other so as to make more money out of the weapons they produce.

Time for UN to Take Action on Rohingya Plight: Iran

A senior Iranian lawmaker has called on the UN to shoulder its responsibility and stand against the oppressors in the world, particularly the Myanmarese government which is killing Rohingya Muslims.

Extremists like ISIS May Emerge in Other Regions: Iran Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria does not at all mean the group and its ideology will be eradicated forever as similar groups may still emerge in other regions.

No Need for Glowing Orbs in True Fight against Terror: Iran FM

Iranian foreign minister says real fight against terrorism, like what the Islamic Republic of Iran, Turkey, and Russia are engaged in, does not at all need any empty words or gimmicks.

Over 200 MPs Hail Gen. Soleimani’s Role in ISIS Defeat

Iranian lawmakers have sent a letter to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution to congratulate him on the total eradication of ISIS in Iraq and Syria and to praise General Soleimani for his leading role.

Tehran, Moscow, Ankara Stress Establishment of Peace, Security in Syria

The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey have discussed ways of ensuring lasting peace and security in Syria in a trilateral meeting in Sochi.

Iran Receives €20m Aid from EU for Safe Nuclear Energy

The European Union has provided Iran with a €20 million donation to help it develop safe nuclear energy, said the spokesperson of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

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