Middle East

US Seeking to Take 40 Tonnes of Gold Off ISIS’ Hands in Syria

A human rights group closely monitoring the situation in Syria says the US-led coalition is seeking to have a number of ISIS commanders besieged in the eastern city of Deir ez-Zor hand themselves in so that it can take 40 tonnes of gold and millions of dollars off the terrorist group’s hands.

Iran Says Israel Will Be Eliminated by Saudi Nukes

A senior Iranian lawmaker has warned about the US plan to sell nuclear power plants to Saudi Arabia, suggesting that the Israeli regime could be eliminated by the Saudi nuclear bombs.

US Hypocrisy Further Exposed by Nuclear Sales to Saudi: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the reports of the Trump administration’s plan to illicitly sell nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia further expose Washington’s hypocrisy over the issue of nuclear energy.

Iran Says Visegrad Summit’s Cancellation Heavy Blow to Netanyahu

Iran’s Ambassador to Britain Hamid Baeedinejad described the cancellation of a two-day summit of the Central European countries known as the Visegrad group (V4) in the occupied Palestinian territories as “a heavy blow” to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Yemeni Nobel Laureate Amazed by Iran FM’s Behaviour

A Yemeni Nobel peace prize winner says she was fascinated by the friendly behaviour of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif after she criticized the country for its role in their encounter, noting that it shows a big difference in thinking between Iranians and Saudis.

IRGC General Says Saudi ‘Heart of Evil’ in Mideast

The lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has described the Saudi regime as the “heart of evil” in the region, warning Riyadh that Tehran will not leave it until it gets its revenge.

As Godfather of Terror, Saudis Can’t Accuse Others of Terrorism: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of a fundamentalist ideology and a source of organized international terrorism, lacks competence and credit to accuse other countries of terrorism.

Iran Says Has Given No Commitments Regarding Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran has given no commitments, whatsoever, to any party or any country, including the UK, concerning Yemen.

Iran Says Assured Saudis, Emiratis Sponsored Zahedan Attack

Iran is confident last Wednesday’s terrorist attack near Zaheden in the south-eastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan was supported by Saudi Arabia and the UAE spy services, a lawmaker said.

‘Warsaw Confab Turns Iran into Symbol of Resistance for Muslims’

A leading Arab analyst has slammed the rulers of certain Persian Gulf Arab states for “grooming” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and humiliating themselves by attending the anti-Iran conference co-organized by the US and Poland in Warsaw.

Pakistan Backs Terrorists behind Zahedan Attack: IRGC Chief

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says Pakistan supports those behind the Wednesday terror attack near Zahedan in south-eastern Iran, warning Iran would move to take revenge unless Pakistan changes its approach towards anti-Iran terrorists.

Netanyahu Deletes Tweet to Retract ‘War with Iran’ Gaffe

Israel attempts to walk back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s shockingly overt comments about “war with Iran” on the sidelines of a US-organized Middle East “peace” conference.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Wrap Up Sochi Summit on Syria

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey on Thursday released a joint statement at the end of a trilateral meeting on Syria peace in the Russian city of Sochi.

Int’l Community Must Join Hands to Reconstruct Syria: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the international community ought to help start the reconstruction of Syria, as the violence in the war-torn Arab country is reducing.

Iran Seeks Amicable Ties with Saudi, UAE: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic seeks to have friendly relations with all its neighbours, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Attack on IRGC Forces Linked to Regional Spy Services: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says a deadly attack on a group of IRGC personnel on Wednesday, which killed 27 and wounded 13 border guards, is definitely linked to foreign spy services, and must be seriously pursued.

Iran, Turkey Clinch Deal to Boost Tourism Ties

Iran and Turkey have signed an agreement to ameliorate mutual relations in the field of tourism as the two sides agree that Tehran-Ankara tourism ties are unstable and imbalanced.

Iran Says Ready for Dialogue to Settle Rows with Regional States

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the country is ready to settle disputes with Middle East governments on the negotiating table, in a goodwill gesture aimed at Saudi Arabia and its allies who have been at loggerheads with Tehran in recent years.

Top Iranian Cleric Condemns Beheading of Kid in Saudi Arabia

A senior Iranian Shiite cleric has vehemently condemned the beheading of a child by a Takfiri man in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s Zarif Holds Talks with Lebanese President, FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is on a two-day visit to Lebanon, met with Lebanese President Michel Aoun at the Baabda Palace on Monday.

Iran to Stand by Lebanon, Set to Boost Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated its resolve to support Lebanon saying that the Islamic Republic will stand by the Arab country and is ready to expand its ties with Beirut.

6-Year-Old Boy Brutally Killed in Medina before Mother’s Eyes

A Saudi little boy, while on a pilgrimage to the holy city of Medina with his Shia mother, has been barbarously killed for unknown reasons, fueling speculations that he could have been a sectarian and hate crime victim, media reports say.

Iran’s Gas Production at South Pars Joint Field Exceeds Qatar’s

Iran’s oil minister says the country’s gas production at the biggest gas field worldwide, South Pars, is now exceeding that of Qatar.

Iran FM Zarif to Visit Lebanon Sunday

Iran’s top diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif is to visit Lebanon on Sunday, says Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon.

US Animosity Towards Iran Outcome of Its Independence, Support for Palestine: Nasrallah

The long-standing US animosity towards Iran has its roots in the country’s genuine independence and its relentless support for the Palestinian cause, says the Hezbollah chief.

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