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Attaché Meets Iranian Nationals Arrested in Kuwait
An attaché working at Iran’s embassy in Kuwait has met with the fellow countrymen that the Arab country has recently arrested on charges of trying to cross the border illegally, Foreign Ministry spokesman confirmed.
Purposes behind Putin Representative’s Visit to Iran
Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian President’s special envoy to the Middle East, recently paid a visit to Tehran and met the country’s top diplomats. Hassan Beheshtipour, an Iranian expert in Russian affairs, has highlighted the main purposes behind the visit amid the ongoing regional developments.
Iran and Russia Share Facilities in Anti-Terror Fight: Shamkhani
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani announced that Tehran and Moscow share their potentials and resources with each other as part of a strategic partnership developed between the two sides in the ongoing campaign against terrorism in Syria.
Saudis Know No Limit in Slaughtering Yemenis: Iran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Saudi Arabia knows no limit in killing Yemeni children, women and the injured.
Diplomat Highlights Iran-Turkey Coordination on Syria
An Iranian deputy foreign minister unveiled plans for closer interaction between Tehran and Ankara in finding a way out of crisis in Syria, saying a consensus among key regional players on the basics of a solution to the crisis will pave the way for the subsequent practical steps.
Iranian Airbase Used by Russian Bombers to Hit ISIS Positions in Syria + Video
Russia's Ministry of Defence confirmed on Tuesday, August 16, that it had deployed Tu-22M3 bombers and Su-34 strike fighters to Iran and these have already carried out airstrikes against terrorists in Syria.
Iranian FM and Putin’s Representative Discuss Mideast Issues
In a meeting on Monday, Iranian and Russian officials exchanged views about major issues in the Middle East, particularly the latest developments in the war-stricken Syria.
Iran, Russia Diplomats Discuss Syria, Other Regional Issues
High-ranking Iranian and Russian diplomats have exchanged viewpoints about the latest developments in the Middle East region and explored avenues for the resolution of the Syrian crisis.
Iran’s Zarif Congratulates Lebanon on 33-Day War Victory
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Jazad Zarif has congratulated Lebanon on the anniversary of the victory of the country in a 2006 war waged by Israel, describing the triumph as a source of pride for Muslim and freedom-seeking nations.
Sustainable Security along Borders, Iran Redline: Shamkhani
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani says sustainable security along the country's borders is a redline for the Islamic Republic.
Kuwait Coast Guard Detains 10 Iranians on Charge of ‘Infiltration’
Kuwait’s Interior Ministry announced that the country’s coast guard has arrested 10 Iranians accused of trying to "infiltrate into the country."
10 Children Dead in Arab Coalition Raid on Yemen School: MSF
Saudi-led airstrikes on a school in a province in northern Yemen killed 10 children and wounded 28 others, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said Sunday.
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Russia Had Warned Turkey of July Coup: Media Reports Confirm
Western and Arab media outlets and journalists are confirming earlier media reports that said Russia had warned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of an...
US, Saudi Presence in Syria Illegal: Iranian Adviser
A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States’ and Saudi Arabia’s presence in Syrian territory is illegal.
Saudi Ideology of Wahhabism, Root of Terrorism: Arrested Militant
Shouresh Alimoradi, who is a bomb-making instructor affiliated to the terrorist outfit Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad, has been arrested by Iran’s security forces. In his confessions, he refers to Wahhabism as the source of sedition in the world of Sunni Islam.
Iranian Travel Agencies Can Resume Sending Tourists to Turkey: Foreign Ministry
Shortly after the recent visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to Turkey, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that a recent...
ISIS Member Beheads His Father in Mosul
A local source in Nineveh province announced that an ISIS member beheaded his father because he approved his family’s displacement to Makhmour district in south of Mosul.
100 ISIS Terrorists Trapped in Ramadi Underground Tunnels
A local official from Iraq’s central city of Al-Khalidiya in al-Anbar Province announced that 100 ISIS members were trapped in the underground tunnels of Iraq’s Ramadi.
Arab World Facing Serious Challenge, But Not From Iran: Zarif
Certain Arab countries in the Middle East are trying to divert attention from the inherent challenges in their systems and seek to misrepresent Iran as a source of threat, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.
Dress Code Discrimination in Favour of Saudi Royal Women
A short look at the way average Saudi women are obliged to dress and their controlled activities in the society attest to the fact that royal women of Saudi Arabia do not adhere to the laws and principles of the Kingdom as much as other women do.
ISIS Commanders’ Coup against al-Baghdadi in Kirkuk
A group of insubordinate ISIS commanders have joined the terrorist group Al Qaeda in a gesture of defiance against Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the ISIS Leader.
Break of Aleppo Siege, False Hope for Terrorists: Military Expert
General Amin Hoteit, a Lebanese political analyst and military strategy expert, refuted the claim made by Qatari and Saudi media outlets about the break...
ISIS Terrorists Cut Sunni Imam’s Ear and Force Him to Eat It (+Video)
Sheikh Ma’moun Al-Rahma, the Sunni Imam of the Umayyad Mosque in Syria’s Damascus, told the interesting story of his abduction by the ISIS terrorists on television.
Iran Ready to Promote Its Political Ties with Kurdistan Region: Top Security Official
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani hailed the long-term friendship between Iran and Kurdistan Region, saying that Tehran is prepared...
Lebanon Threatens to Reciprocate If Stockholm Deports Lebanese Families
Lebanese Labour Minister Sejaan Azzi on Monday threatened to expel Swedes working in Lebanon if Stockholm follows through with its reported plan to deport dozens of Lebanese families.