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Middle East

Assad Hails Iran Leader’s Role in Defeating Terrorism

The Syrian president has praised the support of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the wise leadership of the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution in recent victories against terrorists.

Iran Vehemently Condemns Kabul Hotel Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the armed attack and hostage taking in Kabul’s Intercontinental Hotel which left tens of innocent civilians dead and wounded.

Kuwaiti Journalist Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail for ‘Insulting’ Riyadh

A criminal court in Kuwait has sentenced a Kuwaiti journalist and activist to five years in prison for ‘publishing insulting pieces against Saudi Arabia.’

Iranian, Turkish Top Generals Discuss Afrin Operation

General Hulusi Akar, the highest military officer of Turkey, and Major General Mohammad Baqeri, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, have talked about the ongoing Turkish operation in Syria’s Afrin.

Iran Concerned about Turkey’s Operation in Syria’s Afrin

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman says the country is concerned about and closely watching Turkey’s ongoing operation in Syria’s Afrin, and hopes that the operation would be immediately terminated so as to prevent the deepening of crisis in northern Syria.

Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan Call for Closer Trade Ties

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani and the Iraqi Kurdistan region’s Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani have urged the private sectors of both sides to take part in mutual development projects.

Tehran Slams Erbil for Giving Immunity to Anti-Iran Groups

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has harshly criticized the Iraqi Kurdistan for allowing anti-Iran groups to freely travel through the territory after conducting acts of terror against Iranian citizens.

Iraqi Kurdistan’s PM in Tehran to Mend Ties: Envoy

The Iraqi Kurdistan region's prime minister has arrived in Tehran to warm up Erbil’s frosted ties with the Islamic Republic, according to what the Kurdish envoy says.

Iraqi Kurdistan’s PM to Visit Tehran Sunday

Reports say Prime Minister of the Iraqi Kurdistan region, Nechirvan Barzani, will travel to the Iranian capital on Sunday.

Iranian, Russian, Turkish Diplomats Meet in Sochi

Top negotiators of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have held a trilateral meeting in the Russian city of Sochi to prepare the grounds for the Syrian National Dialogue Congress.

Iran, Russia Discuss Syria Peace Process in Sochi

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, has held talks with Alexander Lavrentiev, the Russian president's special envoy for Syria.

Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss Regional Issues in Moscow

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in political affairs, has held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, who is also Vladimir Putin's especial envoy for the Middle East.

Iran Standing Firm against Israeli Regime: Gen. Soleimani

The commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran is standing up to the Zionist regime of Israel with dignity and power.

Hamas Chief Appreciates Iran’s Support for Palestine

Hamas' Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh has sent a letter to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to appreciate the support of the Iranian nation for the resistance movement and also thank the Leader guidelines in this regard.

Israel Seeks to Create Chaos in Lebanon for Own Interests: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed Lebanon for weathering problems and foiling hostile plots, saying the Zionist regime of Israel benefits from tensions in the Arab country.

OIC Lawmakers Blast Trump’s al-Quds Bid as Threat to World Peace

Muslim parliamentarians have condemned US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital as a threat to the global peace and a violation of the Palestinian nation’s rights.

Enemies Seeking to Sideline Palestine Issue: Top Iranian Cleric

Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani has warned against the enemy plot to sideline the fate of Palestine as the main issue of the Islamic world.

Iran, Syria Pass through Difficult Stages Successfully: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Syrian Parliament Speaker Hammouda Youssef Sabbagh have discussed issues of mutual interest in Tehran.

Iranian University to Open Branches in Syria on Assad’s Order

Iran’s Islamic Azad University is to establish branches is several countries, including Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.

Regional Conflicts Must Be Resolved through Dialogue: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says conflicts between neighbouring states, particularly the one between Qatar and other Arab countries, should be resolved through dialogue.

Saudi Arabia Betraying Muslim World: Iran Leader

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the governments that help the US and the Zionists are betraying the Islamic society.

Palestine Top Priority of Muslim World Once Again: Iran President

Addressing the Muslim world’s parliamentarians, President Hassan Rouhani says Palestine has regained its status as the most important issue facing the Islamic world after the collapse of the Daesh terror group in Iraq and Syria.

Iran Slams US Formation of New Border Forces in Syria

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Washington’s decision to build new border security forces in Syria is a direct interference in the Arab country’s internal affairs.

Trump’s Madman Strategy No Longer Effective: Iran’s Shamkhani

An Iranian high-ranking official says the US president’s use of madman strategy to coerce the world into doing what he wants is not effective anymore.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the latest terrorist attacks in the Iraqi capital which killed and injured tens of civilians on Monday.

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