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Iran urges independent presidential vote in Lebanon
Ali-Akbar Velayati says only the Lebanese people should elect the country’s new president and foreign sides should not interfere in the election.
Iran denies link to Kenyans detained over spying, terror charges
Iran’s embassy in Nairobi, in a statement, said Iran is ready to cooperate with the Kenya in fighting terrorism.
Baseless claims can’t justify killing Yemeni civilians: Spokesman
Spokesman Hossein Jaber Ansari said some officials in neighboring Arab countries do not know any other excuse other than blaming Iran for justify their destructive policies.
Iran deplores UN inaction to end siege on Yemen
Hossein Amir Abdollahian criticized the UN for its inability to take effective steps to end the ongoing blockade of Yemen.
US war on ISIL not real: Larijani
The US fight against Takfiri groups is not real but is a game the US plays to serve its own interests, Larijani stressed.
JCPOA waiting for a white vote out of a gray report
The report Amano is to release within days is only a first step. The next stage – a decision by the Board of Governors – is very important and sensitive.
President: Iran to honor JCPOA if other side fulfills commitments
President Rouhani has said that termination of the anti-Iran sanctions under JCPOA will immediately raise Iran-EU economic cooperation to the appropriate level.
Iran: Syria left its mark in history
The Supreme Leader’s advisor says that Iran is certain that victory will be the Syrian people’s and resistance’s.
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Claims about past Iranian nuclear activities void of credibility: Zarif
FM Zarif has said, “We are certain that the past and present issues should be firmly closed in the Board of Governors’ resolution, which would likely be released over the next two to three weeks.”
Official: IAEA Board of Governors’ decision counts, not Amano’s remarks
AEOI spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi has said that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is a bilateral agreement, expressing hope that both sides will properly heed their commitments.
We’ll render unsighted those who set their sights on Iran’s foundations
The secretary of the Expediency Council has said that the West seeks to shatter Muslim unity, adding that Iran’s stance is clear: geographical borders should not be changed and no country in the region should be disintegrated.
Closing Iran’s PMD Case Up to IAEA Board of Governors: Envoy
Amano is planned to release a report on the Iranian nuclear program next week, and the agency’s Board of Governors will make a final decision in a meeting on December 15.
Iran’s General Soleimani headed Russian pilot rescue team: Syrian officer
Apart from rescuing the pilot, the team supervised by General Soleimani also eliminated all terrorists active in the region, before returning safely to base.
Why is Iran’s security tied to regional peace and security?
A former IRGC commander has said that all governments should oppose military intervention, fight terrorism and respect the decisions of nations if they seek to bolster security in the region.
Prudence will solve Russia-Turkey row over downed jet: Iran FM
In a message to his Turkish counterpart Friday, the Iranian top diplomat said the problem that has recently emerged between Turkey and Russia will be settled through the two sides’ prudence and discretion.
Iran never responded to cyber-attacks with counter raids: Foreign Ministry
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said the Islamic Republic has been the victim of serious cyber-attacks, such as the Stuxnet case, in recent years.
Araghchi: JCPOA commitments reciprocal
An Iranian deputy foreign minister has said that Iran will honor its JCPOA commitments if the West takes a reciprocal measure and fulfills its commitments.
Iran calls for global resolve in anti-terror fight
The battle against terrorism needs the determination of all countries, the president told the visiting Kazakh foreign minister.
Accusing Basij of radicalism completes enemy’s infiltration project: Leader
Ayatollah Khamenei said the fact that some people intend to take advantage of the issue of “influence” in favor of their own political faction does not reduce the importance of this issue.
Iranian, Lebanese security officials discuss counter-terrorism cooperation
In the meeting Alavi emphasized that Israel is the only regime that benefits from terrorist acts in the Middle East.
An unconventional but balancing meeting
Kayhan daily has said that in his meeting with the Supreme Leader, President Putin acted as an international player with balancing power.
Iran rules out foreign meddling, urges full-scale fight on terror
President Rouhani holds separate meetings with his Bolivian and Nigerian counterparts as well as with the Algerian prime minister.
FM Zarif: I did not accept John Kerry’s mediation
Foreign Minister Zarif has said that if Saudi Arabia fails to change its regional policies, it will put its people and the entire region at risk.
President Rouhani welcomes participants in GECF summit (PHOTOS)
Among others, presidents of Bolivia, Russia, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Venezuela, Iraq and Turkmenistan attended the summit of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).
Commander: No Iranian Basij, IRGC forces in Iraq, Syria
We help the two countries at the request of their armies and we are just transferring our experience, but haven’t sent any forces to these states, Naghdi reiterated.