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Iranian MP Slams UN’s Inaction on Syrian Crisis

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An Iranian lawmaker criticized the United Nations over its inaction in Syria, and stressed that the UN Security Council should handle the crisis.
Crisis

Iranian Aid Shipment for Assyrians Arrives in Iraq

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The secretary of Iraqi Assyrians has announced that the Iranian humanitarian aid shipment for Assyrians has arrived in Iraq.
Foreign Policy

Iranians to Go on Hajj Pilgrimage under Certain Conditions: MP

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A lawmaker says Iran will set conditions for accepting any invitation by Saudi Arabia to resume sending pilgrims to Hajj.
Foreign Policy

Iran Should Be Congratulated on Syria’s Victory in Fight against Terror: Assad

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Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has praised the role of Iran in his nation’s victories on the battlefield against Takfiri [extremist] terror groups, saying the Islamic Republic also deserves to be congratulated on these successes.
Foreign Policy

US Disrupting Operation to Liberate Iraqi City of Mosul: Iranian Official

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Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani criticized the US for disrupting a military operation that the Iraqi army has begun to retake the city of Mosul, saying Americans do not seek an end to the “security crisis” in the Middle East.
Media Wire

Sheikh Nimr’s Execution Proved Saudi Arabia’s Imprudence: Iranian MPs

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Iran’s lawmakers issued a statement on Tuesday on the first anniversary of the execution of prominent cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr by Saudi Arabia, saying the move showed how imprudent the Riyadh regime is.
Crisis

American Senator Warns against Consequences of Syria Truce

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The US Senator Lindsey Graham referred to an ongoing ceasefire in Syria, which is also supported by the United Nations Security Council, and described as a possible case of capitulation to Iran and Russia.
Crisis

At Least 6,878 Civilians Killed in Iraq in 2016: UN Report

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UN mission in Iraq says nearly 7,000 civilians have been killed in the crisis-hit Iraq, while the figure does not include casualties from Western Anbar for May, July, August and December.
Crisis

People in Syria’s Foua and Kefraya Still under Militants’ Siege

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While all anti-government militants have been evacuated along with their families from Eastern Aleppo, only 900 residents of Shiite-majority villages of Foua and Kefraya have been taken out of militants’ siege.
Crisis

Crisis in Liberated Iraq: Children with Birth Certificates Issued by ISIS!

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After the ISIS terrorist group occupied the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, it established a registration system to issue identification documents for the inhabitants. Many children now have ID cards issued by the terrorist group.
IFP Coverage

Saudi Ruler Will Be Ousted in 2017 in a ‘Palace Coup’

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The British website Daily Mail has predicted that the Saudi King Salman and his son Mohammed, the deputy crown prince, will be overthrown in a coup.
Crisis

Is Saudi Arabia in Retreat after 650 Days of War on Yemen?

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In recent months, Saudi Arabia has been showing signals of retreat from the war it waged nearly two years ago on the impoverished people of Yemen.
Crisis

Yemeni Mother Loses 5 Children in Saudi Airstrikes

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The airstrikes of the Saudi-led coalition have killed an elderly Yemeni woman’s five children in the ongoing war against the poor Arab nation.
Foreign Policy

Iran Was Only Country that Helped Iraq in Fight against ISIS: Iraqi VP

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Iraqi Vice President Nouri al-Maliki has hailed Iran’s support for his country in the fight against terrorist groups, saying the Islamic Republic alone came to the help of Iraq in the war on Daesh Takfiri militants.
Foreign Policy

Iran Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Baghdad

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Iran has strongly condemned a terrorist car bomb attack in the north of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, urging collective measures to firmly fight terrorism across the world.
Americas

US Invasion of Iraq on False WMD Intelligence Was a Disaster: Trump

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The US President-elect Donald J. Trump says the George W. Bush administration’s move to invade Iraq on false intelligence about Saddam Hussein’s possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) was like a disaster.
Crisis

113 Killed and Wounded in ISIS’ Triple Attacks in Baghdad

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At least 113 were killed and injured Monday in three separate bombings in different parts of Iraqi capital city of Baghdad, media reports said.
Crisis

Nusra Front Commander Killed in Drone Attack in Syria

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A leading figure of the Takfiri Jabhat Fateh al-Sham terrorist group, formerly known as al-Nusra Front, was killed in a drone attack in Syria.
Crisis

1,300 Civilians Flee from Terrorist-Held Region in Syria

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Nearly 1,300 civilians have managed to escape from several villages in Wadi al-Bardi region in Western Ghouta, which are still under the control of Fatah al-Sham Front (previously known as the al-Nusra Front), local sources disclosed.
Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Istanbul and Baghdad

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Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday strongly denounced the recent terrorist attacks in the Turkish city of Istanbul and Iraqi capital of Baghdad.
Crisis

Gunman Dressed in Santa Costume Kills 39 in Istanbul Nightclub

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A gunman reportedly dressed in a Santa costume killed at least 39 people, including at least 16 foreigners, at a famous nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's Eve celebrations.
Foreign Policy

Iran Warns against Efforts to Reinforce Terrorists during Syria Truce

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed Syria’s nationwide ceasefire, but warned against the strengthening of terrorists during the truce time in the Arab country.
IFP Exclusive

Syrian President’s Jacket Wins Admiration of Supporters

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The supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been admiring him in social media for wearing a jacket he had earlier worn in public appearance.
Foreign Policy

Who Will Serve as Iran’s New Ambassador to Syria?

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reportedly obtained President Hassan Rouhani’s consent to appoint Javad Torkabadi, a former envoy to Bahrain and Kuwait, as the new Iranian ambassador to Damascus.
Crisis

Iranian FM to Meet Syrian Counterpart in Tehran on Saturday

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Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem is scheduled to pay a visit to Iran on Saturday while diplomatic efforts to end fighting in Syria have gained momentum in recent days with the announcement of a ceasefire in the Arab country.
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