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Middle East

Leader’s Aide Rules Out Iraq’s Mediation in Iran-US Ties

A top aide to Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says there is no room for any mediating role for any state including Iraq on relations between Iran and the US.

Iran Calls for Muslims’ Serious Action against US Embassy Relocation

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has called on the Muslim world to show a strong and serious reaction to the US decision to relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds, the eternal capital of Palestine.

Iran, Syria to Remain Committed to 30-Day Ceasefire: Top General

Iran’s highest-ranking military commander says both Tehran and Damascus will adhere to the ceasefire resolution, but parts of the suburbs of Damascus controlled by the terrorists are not subject to the ceasefire.

“Iran Should React More Strongly to Netanyahu’s Threats”

Analysts believe Iran needs to show stronger reaction to the Israeli premier’s threats against the Islamic Republic.

Resolution on Syria Ceasefire Unanimously Adopted by UN Security Council

The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution proposing a 30-day humanitarian ceasefire in Syria after several days of tense behind-the-scenes negotiations.

Saudi Arabia Trading Its Independence for Security: Iran FM

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has regretted that certain regional states are trading their independence for security while the world does not regard any of those countries as secure and powerful.

IRGC General Calls for Int’l Poll to Compare Popularity of Iran, Saudi Arabia

An Islamic Revolution Guards Corps commander has dismissed remarks by Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir who vilified Iran as a big threat to the world, saying an international poll could show Iran is much more popular than the oil-rich kingdom across the world.

Iran FM Says ISIS Ideology Still Lingers On

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it is wrong to believe that the ISIS terrorist group has been wiped out.

Saudi-led Coalition Recruits Afghan, Pakistani Hirelings to Fight Yemen War

A high-ranking Yemeni official says the Saudi-led coalition has launched the fourth phase of its invasion of Yemen, adding the coalition has recruited Afghan and Pakistani forces to press ahead with its war on the impoverished nation.

Iranian, British Officials Reach ‘Major’ Decision on Yemen War

Iran and Britain have come to major decisions on settlement of a crisis in Yemen which has turned into a full-fledged inhuman war, Iran’s ambassador to London announced.

Iran President’s Trip to India May Balance Delhi-Tel Aviv Ties

Experts believe Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s recent visit to New Delhi, which was made shortly after the Israeli premier’s trip to India, as well as the visit of the Indian prime minister to Israel, could balance India’s ties with the Zionist regime.

Iran Says Working to Reduce Tension in Syria’s Ghouta

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the Islamic Republic is trying to ease tension in Eastern Ghouta, a rebel-held Syrian area where a “critical humanitarian and socio-economic situation” is developing.

Iran Ready to Hold Talks with EU over Mideast Security: Rouhani

Iran’s president says the Islamic Republic stands ready to negotiate with the European Union over the enhancement of security and stability in the region.

“Anti-Iran Allegations Childish Scenario to Acquit Yemen’s Aggressors”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as an amateurish scenario the claims made about Iran’s supply of missiles to Yemen.

THAAD System to Fail When US Allies Hit by Hundreds of Missiles: Iran

A senior Iranian commander has referred to the failure of US-made missile defence systems in countering minor attacks on the US allies in the Middle East, saying they won’t help their owners when they are targeted by hundreds of missiles.

Iran FM Calls for Confidence-Building Measures in Persian Gulf

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the Persian Gulf states to work for the realization of “a historic paradigm shift” in the region through confidence-building measures.

“Jordan Trying to Assume Stronger Regional Role via Russia”

A senior political analyst and former diplomat says Jordan is seeking to take on a stronger role in the region through Russia, and the strategy has two key components: the Jerusalem al-Quds case and Syria.

Iran Says New Regional Alliance Needed to Replace GCC

An Iranian lawmaker has called for a new order for the Middle East, stressing that the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is no longer capable of resolving regional disputes.

“Iran Prepared to Mend Ties between Baghdad, Erbil”

A top aide to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says Tehran will never withhold any effort to enhance Iraq’s national unity, and is prepared to enhance ties between Iraq’s central government and Kurdistan Regional Government

Resistance Front Won’t Allow NATO to Build Base in Mideast: Iran

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has ruled out the US’ presence in eastern Euphrates, stressing that the resistance movement will not allow NATO to establish a base in West Asia.

Erbil Developing New Protocol to Promote Ties with Tehran: PM

Kurdistan Regional Government’s Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani says Erbil is looking for expansion of all-out relations with the Islamic Republic.

Iran Calls for Formation of “Strong Region” through Collective Efforts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Persian Gulf states need to work together to establish a “fresh regional security architecture” and what Tehran calls a “strong region”.

Iranian, European Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis in Munich

Deputy foreign ministers of Iran and a number of European countries have discussed the latest developments in Yemen on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

Turkey Rejects “Baseless” Accusation of Using Chemicals in Afrin

A Turkish diplomatic source says Ankara never used chemical weapons in its operations in Syria, and takes the utmost care of civilians.

Downing of Israeli Jet Fighter Marks End of Tel Aviv’s “Invincibility”

The Syrian Army’s shoot-down of an Israeli warplane in response to Tel Aviv’s aggression has come as a heavy blow to the Tel Aviv regime and its so-called invincibility.

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