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‘Iran at Forefront of Tackling Terror, Human trafficking’

An Iranian legislator has dismissed Washington’s anti-Iran accusations, saying Tehran is ahead of Western countries when it comes to fighting terrorism and human trafficking.

Iran Slams US “Baseless” Report on Human Trafficking

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned Washington’s recent report on human trafficking, stressing that the US government has levelled “undue, baseless and unrealistic” accusations against Iran in this report.

Iran Sympathizes with US over Las Vegas Shooting

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has offered sympathy to the bereaved families of those killed in the recent deadly shooting in Las Vegas.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks in France, Canada

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has censured the terrorist attacks in Marseilles, France, and Edmonton, Canada, in which a number of people were killed and injured.

Trump Aware of Dangers of Violating Iran Nuclear Deal: Analyst

A commentator says the Trump administration is well aware of the consequences of contravening the Iran nuclear deal despite alleged inexperience in foreign policy.

Iran Starts Implementation of New Law to Counter US Aggression

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has obliged the country’s Foreign Ministry to implement a law recently approved by the Parliament aimed at counteracting the US aggressions and regional adventures.

Trump Following Footsteps of Goebbels: Iran’s Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has denounced the US President’s anti-Iran rhetoric, saying Donald Trump is following the footsteps of Joseph Goebbels.

Zionist Lobby Groups Trigger Anti-Iran Policies in US: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says 70 to 80 Jewish-Zionist groups are active in the US working as Israel’s proxies to help realize Tel Aviv’s goals in the region and trigger anti-Iran policies in Washington’s decision-making circles.

Trump Serving Iran’s Establishment like a Soldier: Analyst

A political commentator says Trump has made even the opponents of the Islamic Republic acknowledge that Iran has been right about the US hostility over the past four decades.

US Claim that Iran Helping Terrorists Ridiculous: Larijani

Iranian Parliament speaker says the US claim that the Islamic Republic of Iran is helping terrorists is laughable.

US Elites Embarrassed by Trump’s UNGA Speech: Iran Leader

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, says American people and elites feel ashamed of the ‘nonsensical’ and extremely ‘awkward’ remarks made by US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly.

‘US Slapping Bans on Iran to Make Up for Own Defeats’

An Iranian parliamentarian says the US seeks to compensate for its defeats and frustration in the region by imposing sanctions on Iran.

Iran Sympathizes with Mexico over Deadly Earthquake

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has voiced regret over the recent earthquake in Mexico, which has killed and wounded hundreds of people.

Iran President to Leave Tehran for New York on Sunday

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will depart for the US city of New York on Sunday to attend the United Nations General Assembly due to be held in coming days.

Iran Decries US Searches of Russian Diplomatic Buildings

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned the US move to conduct searches at Russian diplomatic buildings.

Iran Sympathizes with US over Deadly Harvey Storm

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed regret over the damages and losses caused by the recent storm and flooding that hit parts of the United States, leaving tens of Americans dead and missing.

‘US Can’t Afford Costs of Fresh War in Afghanistan’

A senior Iranian lawmaker says America’s military buildup in Afghanistan will stoke tensions and disputes inside the United States as the country cannot afford to pay the costs of a new war.

Iran, Chile Discuss Expansion of Reciprocal Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Guido Girardi, the vice speaker of the Chilean Senate, have discussed promotion of ties in different areas, particularly science and technology, tourism and culture.

Uber Picks Iranian-American Entrepreneur as New CEO

Dara Khosrowshahi, the Tehran-born CEO of Expedia Inc., has been picked as the new chief executive of the embattled ride-hailing startup Uber.

‘Trump Seeks to Cover Costs of Afghan War with Islamabad, Kabul’s Wealth’

A senior Iranian lawmaker says US President Donald Trump wants to meet the expenses of war in Afghanistan with Islamabad’s wealth and Kabul’s mineral resources.

‘White House Resignations Sign of Trump’s Indecision’

The dismissal or resignations of White House staff members indicate US President Donald Trump's flip-flop political approach.

Trump Quick to Insult Islam, Hesitant to Condemn Racist Terror: Iran

Iranian foreign minister has lashed out at US President Donald Trump for his immediate insults to Islam after the Barcelona attack, while he had kept silent on racist terrorism in his country.

Iran Urges US to Be Realistic about Nuclear Deal

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed the anti-Tehran remarks made by his American counterpart Heather Nauert, advising the US administration to be realistic about Iran's role in the Middle East and the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

US Annual Report on Religious Freedom ‘Unrealistic, Baseless’: Iran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected the anti-Iran allegations raised in the US annual International Religious Freedom Report, describing it as an ‘unrealistic, baseless, and biased’ report prepared to achieve certain political goals.

Iran Condemns Trump’s Provocative Remarks on Venezuela

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced the recent interventionist and provocative remarks made by US President Donald Trump about Venezuela's internal developments.

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