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France to Train Iranian Nuclear Scientists: Official

Iran’s nuclear chief says a group of Iranian scientists will be dispatched to France to pass courses on nuclear technology as part of a deal between Tehran and Paris.

Iran Dismisses “Worthless” Claims by UAE, Bahrain FMs

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the anti-Iran claims made by the foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain at the UN General Assembly, saying that such remarks are baseless, worthless, and illusory.

“Rumi Integral Part of Iran’s Rich History, Culture, Literature”

The Iranian Foreign Ministry, in a message, has paid tribute to and slammed efforts by Turkey to associate itself with prominent Iranian poet Rumi, who was one of the world’s most famous literary figures known for his mystic poems.

Netanyahu’s UN Speech Can Boost Tourism in Iran’s Turquzabad!

An Iranian analyst says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that there exists a secret atomic warehouse in a village called Turquzabad can help revive the tourism industry of southern Tehran.

Israeli PM Looking for Smokescreen, Iran FM Says

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is desperately seeking to find a pretext to create a hype about Iran's nuclear program.

Saudi Arabia Most Notorious Sponsor, Source of Terrorism: Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the anti-Iran comments made by the Saudi top diplomat, saying terrorism has its roots in the ideology promoted and sponsored by the regime in Saudi Arabia.

Iran Rejects US Accusations, Justifications for Closing Basra Consulate

Iran’s foreign ministry has condemned and dismissed allegations made by Washington for shutting down the US consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, saying that the Americans’ remarks are unjustified, unnecessary and clearly part of a blame game.

Iran Mocks Netanyahu’s Nuke Warehouse Claims

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has mocked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent claims about a secret atomic warehouse in Tehran.

Iran Warns S. Arabia, UAE against Crossing Red Lines

A top Iranian commander has warned Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against crossing Iran’s redlines, saying if they do so, the Islamic Republic will decisively retaliate by crossing theirs.

“Israeli PM’s Latest Anti-Iran Accusations False, Farcical”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassmei has categorically denied the new accusations raised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Iran at his UN speech.

Iran Warns Israel of Dire Consequences of Attacking Syria Positions

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says the Israeli regime will receive a crushing response if it keeps attacking Syrian positions.

“Ahvaz Attack Revealed True Face of Terror Sponsors”

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has lashed out at certain countries and entities for adopting double standards on terrorism, saying the recent attack in Iran revealed the true face of terror sponsors.

Iraqi Speaker Thanks Iran for Supporting Its Territorial Integrity

Iraq’s new Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi has expressed his country’s gratitude to Iran over its support for Iraq’s territorial integrity and unity.

Rouhani, Erdogan Discuss Fight against Terror, US Sanctions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, exchanged views about a range of issues, including the latest developments in the Middle East and the world.

Those behind Ahvaz Attack Funded by Saudi, UAE, Iran Leader Says

Iran says the recent deadly attack in Ahvaz was carried out by “coward” terrorists who get support from the US in Iraq and Syria and get their money from Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

IRGC Vows to Take Revenge for Ahvaz Terrorist Attack

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has offered condolences over the martyrdom of a group of Iranians in a terrorist attack in the southwestern city of Ahvaz, vowing to take vengeance and give an unforgettable lesson to the perpetrators of the attack.

Iran Summons UAE Envoy over Remarks on Ahvaz Attack

Iran has summoned the UAE’s charge’ d’affaires over absurd remarks made by an Emirati official about the Saturday terrorist attack in Ahvaz, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said.

Terrorists behind Ahvaz Attack Funded by Persian Gulf State: Iran

The Iranian president says Iran knows the real perpetrators of the Saturday terrorist attack on the south-western city of Ahvaz, and will not condone the criminal act.

“Terror Sponsors Can’t Hide Their Role in Anti-Iran Terrorist Acts”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the sponsors of terror cannot cover up their direct role in supporting anti-Iran terrorists through false rhetoric, unfounded double-talk and childish doubts about the terrorist nature of a Saturday terror attack in Iran’s Ahvaz.

US Puppet States in Region behind Ahvaz Attack: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US puppet states in the region were behind the deadly terrorist attack on a military parade in Iran’s Ahvaz, which killed and wounded dozens of people on Saturday.

Iran Urges UN to Condemn Israel’s Nuclear Threat

Tehran has written to the United Nations, calling on the world body to condemn Israel for threatening Iran with a nuclear attack and bring the regime’s atomic weapons program under its supervision.

Iranian, Turkish FMs Discuss Idlib Deal

Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers have, in a telephone conversation, discussed the recent agreement reached over Syria’s Idlib.

Iran Welcomes Russia-Turkey Agreement on Syria’s Idlib

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran welcomes the Idlib agreement between Turkey and Russia reached in a meeting in the Russian city of Sochi, which was made following the trilateral meeting among presidents of the three countries in Tehran.

Israel Has Not Given IAEA Any Document on Iran: Russia

The Russian Federation does not have any information that confirms Israel has handed over some documents on Iran’s nuclear program to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said Russia's permanent representative to the agency, Mikhail Ulyanov.

Iraq No Base for Anti-Iran Attacks: New Parliament Speaker

The newly-elected speaker of the Iraqi legislature says he won’t tolerate efforts by anti-Iran groups to use Iraq’s soil to attack the Islamic Republic.

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