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Haley Shedding Crocodile Tears over Iran Unrest: UN Envoy

Iran's UN mission has released a statement strongly condemning comments made by US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley concerning the riots in the country.

Security in Iran Depends on Iranian People: FM Zarif

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic's security and stability depend on its own people, adding that "infiltrators" will not be permitted to violate the rights of the Iranians.

Iran Denounces Trump’s Insulting Tweets, Meddlesome Remarks

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at the US president for his rude comments about the Iranian nation, urging Trump to watch his language and address his own country’s problems instead of interfering in other states’ affairs.

Iran President Calls for Enhanced Relations with Cuba

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Cuba on the anniversary of its revolution, and called for further enhancement of relations between Tehran and Havana.

Iran Dismisses Canada’s “Meddlesome” Statement

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned Canada’s interference in internal affairs of Iran, saying that the meddlesome positions of the Canadian government on the recent developments in Iran are in contravention of its legal and international obligations.

“Iranians Pay No Heed to Trump’s Opportunistic Comments”

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the Iranian nation pays no heed to the US officials’ “interventionist” and hypocritical remarks about the recent gatherings in Iran.

Tehran Condemns Killing of Iranian Expat by Canadian Police

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the Canadian police for killing an Iranian national.

Iran Hails UN Resolution against US’ Jerusalem Decision

An Iranian lawmaker has praised the UN General Assembly for voting in favour of a resolution against Washington’s recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital.

“Muslims Should Boycott US-Made Goods in Support of Palestine”

An Iranian legislator has called on Muslim countries to counter Trump’s decision on Jerusalem al-Quds by boycotting American products and decreasing ties with Washington.

Trump’s National Security Strategy to Lead World to Insecurity: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has rapped the US administration’s new National Security Strategy, saying that the document would undoubtedly lead the world towards more insecurity.

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy to Protest US Claims on Missiles 

Iran's foreign ministry has summoned the Swiss ambassador to Tehran on Tuesday to protest against the baseless claims made by the US ambassador to the United Nations regarding Iran’s supply of missiles to Yemen.

Saudis Slam New York Times for Publishing Iran FM’s Op-Ed

A diplomat at Saudi Arabia's embassy in the United States has bitterly recounted how leading US daily The New York Times rejected an offer by the Saudi ambassador to Washington to publish an opinion piece in the paper but accepted an op-ed by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif shortly afterwards.

“Yemen Has Long Been Equipped with Soviet, N. Korean Missiles”

A spokesman for the IRGC has strongly condemned the recent anti-Iran accusations by the US envoy to the UN, saying the Yemeni missiles have nothing to do with Iran.

US Envoy to UN Has No Understanding of Military Affairs: Iran

A high-ranking military commander says the accusations raised by US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley about Iran’s supply of missiles to Yemen indicate she does not know anything about military and defence affairs.

Lunatic Trump Creates Problems for US, World: Iranian Cleric

Tehran’s Friday Prayers Leader says US President Donald Trump is a crazy person who creates problems for his country, nation, and the whole world.

Iran Blasts US for “Fabricated Show” on Yemeni Missile

Hamid Aboutalebi, an advisor to the Iranian president, has lashed out at the US ambassador’s displaying of a missile debris at the UN, saying that such moves are “fabricated shows”.

US Congress Takes No Action on Iran Bans as Deadlines Passes

The US Congress misses a deadline to decide on re-imposing anti-Iran sanctions, which were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, with reports saying the lawmakers sought to kick the decision on the issue back to President Donald Trump.

Secrets behind Trump’s Decision to Relocate US Embassy

US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of the Israeli regime seems to be aimed at distracting public opinion inside and outside the US from the “Russiagate”.

Tillerson’s Comments Rehash of Baseless Allegations: Iran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has called the top US diplomat’s recent comments a repetition of groundless accusations against Iran.

Iran Dismisses Kushner’s Baseless Allegations

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected the statements made by Trump’s advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner, saying that such accusations are the result of the frustration and dismay of American officials.

“Unprecedented Anti-Iran Tendencies Gain Momentum in White House”

Seyyed Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian diplomat and a senior analyst at Princeton University has weighed in on seven factors that show anti-Iran tendencies have increased more than ever in the White House.

Iran Dismisses US VP’s ‘Baseless’ Accusations

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected US Vice-President Mike Pence’s anti-Iran remarks, saying that repeating ‘baseless’ accusations against the Islamic Republic will end up in failure.

Iran Condemns US for Killing Iranian-American Citizen

Iran’s High Council of Human Rights has strongly denounced the killing of an Iranian-American national by the US police forces, and called on the US government to provide a convincing response.

“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.

Facebook Blocks $200,000 Donation to Iran Quake Victims

Citing the US sanctions against Tehran, Facebook has reportedly blocked a sum of $200,000 raised in an online campaign launched by a US-based Iranian doctor to help the quake-hit people of Iran’s Kermanshah province.

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