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Iran Strongly Condemns Saudi Attacks on Yemen

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has vehemently censured the recent Saudi airstrikes on the impoverished Yemeni people that have been launched using US-made weapons.

Iran Leader’s Aide Slams France for Turning into US “Pet”

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has lashed out at the French President for his anti-Iran stances, saying Emmanuel Macron follows the dictates of Washington.

Saudi Jet Fighters Attack Wedding in Yemen, Kill 10 Women

A Saudi airstrike has killed a dozen women in the northern Yemeni province of Ma’rib, the country's al-Masirah TV said Sunday.

World’s First Camel Hospital Opens in Dubai

Dubai has opened a $10-million camel hospital in Marmoun, which had its grand opening this week, after a soft opening in late 2016.

Where Did Yemen’s Ballistic Missiles Come from?

Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has released a document in reaction to the US claims about Iran’s supply of missiles to Yemen.

Iran Inks Deal with Turkey on Countering Money Laundry

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – High-ranking officials from Iran and Turkey signed a roadmap for the development of cooperation between the two neighboring countries in various security fields, including efforts to boost border control and counter money laundering.

Qatar to Use Iran’s Kish Island for World Cup 2022

Qatari Football Federation officials are planning to visit Iran’s Kish Island to prepare the grounds for the Persian Gulf resort’s hosting of Qatar 2022 World Cup teams.

US-Made Jet Fighters Dropping American Bombs on Yemen: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the bombs dropped on the innocent people of Yemen and the jet fighters pouring them are of American origin.

Iran Terms Haley’s Fabricated Show “Political Scandal”

A special aide to Iranian parliament speaker has called the recent anti-Iran statements by the US envoy to the UN a “political scandal” for Washington.

The Ugly Missile vs The Beautiful Missile

Washington has presented fabricated documents to prove Iran had supplied the missile fired by Yemen at Riyadh in response to the incessant Saudi airstrikes.

“Support for OIC Statement Not Indicative of Iran’s Recognition of Israel”

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic’s support for the final statement of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Istanbul does not mean that the country recognizes the Israeli regime.

Key Threats against Iran Political, Economic, Cultural: IRGC Chief

IRGC Chief-Commander Major General Mohammad-Ali Jafari says the main threats facing Iran are political, economic and cultural ones rather than defence and security threats.

Iran Dismisses Haley’s Baseless Accusations

Iran's envoy to the United Nations has strongly rejected the anti-Iran allegations raised by the US ambassador to the UN, denouncing the US’ destructive, provocative and irresponsible role.

Qatar Discloses Documents on Saudi-Israeli Secret Cooperation

A Qatari newspaper has published documents suggesting Saudi Arabia and Israel were plotting to disintegrate Syria even decades ago.

Iran Keen to Enhance Mutual Cooperation with Turkey

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is interested in boosting bilateral and regional relations with Turkey.

Iran FM Calls for “Collective” Efforts to End Yemen Plight

Iranian foreign minister says it is a collective responsibility to help end the ongoing nightmare in Yemen, and Iran is prepared to work with other states in resolving the crisis.

Iran Ready to Work with All Muslim States to Defend Al-Quds: Rouhani to OIC

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed Tehran’s preparedness to cooperate with all Muslim countries, without any preconditions, to defend Palestine and Jerusalem al-Quds.

Turkey President Calls Israel “State of Terror, Occupation”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israel as “a state defined by occupation and terror” as he opened the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit on the US recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.

No Reason for US Presence in Mideast: Iran Leader’s Aide

A top advisor to Iran’s Leader says there is no justification for the presence of the United States in the Middle East region.

Jerusalem al-Quds Belongs to All Muslims around World: Iran

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says al-Quds is the land of all Muslims and will remain the capital of the Palestinian state.

UN Does Not Confirm Saudi Claims about Iran’s Link to Yemen Missiles

UN experts, who examined the debris from missiles fired from Yemen at Saudi Arabia earlier in the year, have not confirmed that the projectiles were “Iranian-made” as claimed by the Riyadh regime and the US.

Former British Diplomat Urges Trump to Mend Ties with Iran

James Watt, a former British ambassador to Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt, believes that Trump should be improving relations with Iran instead of recognizing Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital if he wants to achieve peace.

Iranian MPs Urge Muslim States to Sever Ties with Israel

Iranian parliamentarians have called on Muslim countries to cut off their diplomatic relations with the Israeli regime.

Iran, Turkey Dismiss Trump’s Jerusalem Decision as “Big Mistake”

The defence ministers of Iran and Turkey have slammed as a major flaw the US president’s decision to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of the Israeli regime.

ISIS after Establishment of Caliphate in Pakistan, Afghanistan: Iran

Iranian Intelligence Minister Seyyed Mahmoud Alavi says the ISIS terrorist group is seeking to dominate new regions like Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia with the aim of restoring its caliphate which was uprooted in the Middle East.  

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