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Trump’s Kiss on Putin’s Cheek in The Economist’s Latest Cover

The image on the newest cover of UK-based The Economist is a variation on a theme: President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in profile, close enough that they could almost kiss.

CIA Honours Saudi Crown Prince for Fight against Terrorism!

The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has honored Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef with its prestigious “George Tenet Medal” for his "intelligence work in the fight against terrorism."

Amazon Discloses Business Ties with Iran

The American e-commerce and cloud computing company Amazon on Friday disclosed Iranian business ties that may have violated US sanctions, warning that it may be penalized after a regulatory review of the activities.

Trump Warned against Desginating Iran’s IRGC as Terrorist Organisation

The US State and Defense Departments have cautioned President Donald Trump against designating the Iranian Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, a report says.

Trump’s Visa Ban Preventing US Academics from Visiting Iran

An Iranian politician has asked Rouhani’s government to rescind its decision banning US nationals from travelling to Iran, a reciprocal move which followed Trump’s visa ban on Iranian travellers to the US.

Military Confrontation Not in Line with Trump’s Campaign Promises: Iran’s FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it is unlikely that US President Trump gets involved in a military confrontation given the promises he made during his presidential campaign.

US Finally Grants Visa to Iranian Archers for Las Vegas World Cup

A number of Iranian archers and their coaches were finally given the US visa to attend the Las Vegas World Cup, which is due to begin on Friday, February 10.

Americans Can’t Stand Trump’s Radical Decisions: Iranian MP

An Iranian lawmaker believes that Trump is facing challenges early in his presidency as lots of Americans don’t tolerate his rushed, radical decisions.

US May Violate Muslim People’s Privacy for Giving Them Visa

Muslim visa applicants could be asked for passwords to their social media accounts by US embassies, the US Secretary of Homeland Security announced.

Iranian Filmmaker’s Empty Seat at Oscars Annual Luncheon

The absence of Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, who boycotted the Oscars for Trump’s visa ban, was the focus of attention at the Academy Award’s annual luncheon.

They Are Saudis, Let Them in! (Cartoon)

An American cartoonist expressed his protest against the US ties with Saudi Arabia and the terrorists it supports by portraying a Saudi family in the US borders.

Trump Is an Opportunity for Iran: MP

An Iranian lawmaker considers Trump’s presidency as a chance for Iran to show the real face of Washington, prove its own legitimacy, and concentrate on its domestic capacity.

Trump’s New Sanctions Endanger Lives of Iranian People

By imposing sanctions on the export of pharmaceuticals to Iran, Trump administration is trampling human rights and threatening Iranian lives, an Iranian Parliament member said.

Trump’s Threat Should Be Taken Seriously: Analyst

A political analyst says the world should take the “Trumpism” threat seriously and prevent the emergence of another Hitler.

US Court of Appeals to Hear Arguments on Trump’s Visa Ban

The US Justice Department will face off with opponents in a federal appeals court on Tuesday over the fate of President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries, his most controversial act since taking office last month.

Iran Thankful to Trump for Showing Real Face of US: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the Islamic Republic is grateful to US President Donald Trump because it no longer needs to work hard to show Washington’s true face: Trump is doing whatever Iran spoke of in past 30 years.

Al Jazeera Anchor Blasts US over Inability to Attack Iran

A contentious and belligerent Arab news anchor working in Al Jazeera has griped about Washington’s incapability to launch a military campaign against Iran.

When Trump Fights War against Press

Several international journals have highlighted US President Donald Trump’s controversial decisions on the front pages of their recent issues.

Iran to Impose Sanctions on American Individuals and Firms: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Monday that Tehran is considering a plan to put a number of American individuals and companies on a sanction list in reaction to the fresh sanctions recently imposed by Trump on the Islamic Republic.

Advisor to Iran’s Leader Urges US to Compensate Iraq for War

Senior Iranian official Ali Akbar Velayati said the Iraqi nation should claim compensation for the huge cost of the destruction caused by US invasion in 2003.

Iran’s Developing Tourism Industry Harmed by Trump’s Visa Ban

While Iranian officials have decided to reciprocate Trump’s visa ban by prohibiting the Americans from entering the Islamic Republic, Iran’s tourism industry does not seem to be benefiting from such a move.

Trump and Late-Night Tweets (Cartoon)

While most American people are asleep, US President Donald Trump is usually up and tweeting about things that make him angry.

US ‘Father of War’ Tones Down Belligerent Remarks against Iran

US Defence Secretary James Mattis, who has been given the title ‘Father of War’, recently called Iran “the single biggest sponsor of terrorism”, but later insisted that the US does not plan to increase the number of its military forces in the Middle East to counter Iran’s threat.

Nordstrom to Stop Selling Ivanka Trump-Branded Clothing and Shoes

Nordstrom, the American chain of luxury department stores, has declared that it will stop selling Ivanka Trump’s name-branded line of clothing and shoes.

Trump’s Visa Ban Once Again Puts Iran in ‘Axis of Evil’

An Iranian columnist says the protests staged by opponents of US President Donald Trump do not mean they are really identifying themselves with Iranians and other Muslims, but they are rather using the issue for their own benefit. To them, Iran is still the axis of evil!

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