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Clever answer by an Iraqi female Parliamentarian to Saudi diplomat

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A female Iraqi Parliamentarian responding to a comment by Saudi ambassador to Baghdad about democracy said the last time Saudis took part in an...
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Is Adel al-Jubeir a CIA choice?

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Seyyed Ali Musavi Khalkhali: There are informed sources in the Iranian Foreign Ministry who believe that the changes in Saudi Arabia's new government have...
Hard News

Nasrallah: Iran has not, will not interfere in Lebanon

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Secretary General of the Hezbollah resistance movement Hezbollah said that Iran has not interfered in the domestic affairs of Lebanon and it will not do so in future either.
Cultural Heritage

Iran Urges UNESCO Push to Protect Cultural Heritage in Syria, Iraq

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural organization, to make utmost efforts to protect the endangered cultural works and historic sites in Syria and Iraq from the devastating activities of terrorist groups.
Hard News

Iran: Saudi wants to send ‘terrorists’ to Syria talks

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Iran says it strongly opposes Saudi Arabia’s efforts to send "terrorists in a new mask" to talks between the Syrian government and the opposition.
Hard News

Senior Iranian, Russian diplomats discuss Syria crisis

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Senior diplomats from Iran and Russia have discussed regional developments, particularly the crisis in Syria ahead of talks on the Arab country’s future scheduled for January 29 in Geneva.
Crisis

ISIS Destroys Iraq’s Oldest Christian Monastery

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ISIS militants destroyed Elijah’s monastery, the oldest church in the city of Mosul, on Wednesday
Crisis

Saudi-led attacks on Yemeni civilians violate humanitarian law: UN

Emad Askarieh -
Saudi-led coalition airstrikes carried out on Yemeni civilians have violated the humanitarian law, a UN panel of experts announced.
Hard News

Syrian army takes control of Sheikh Miskeen

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Syrian army has reportedly managed to take full control of a strategic town in the southern province of Dara’a as they continue to gain ground in battles against foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants.
Foreign Policy

Tehran, Riyadh should work to reduce tensions: Araqchi

Golrokh Askarieh -
A senior Iranian official has called on Saudi Arabia to help reduce tensions, saying Tehran is open to any initiative for the sake of the regional security.
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Larijani: Prince Bandar told me “we made mistake in Afghanistan and Iraq”

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Parliament Speaker, Mr. Ali Larijani said Saudi rulers made a strategic mistake adding that their understanding of problems faced by Islamic World is wrong.
Foreign Policy

No place for terrorists in Syria peace talks: Iranian diplomat

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An Iranian deputy foreign minister took a swipe at Saudi Arabia for its attempts to make room for the notorious groups in Syria peace talks, stressing that the criminal terrorists will not be allowed to enter Syria’s political structure in disguise.
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Saudis and Zionists try to Undermine Nuclear Agreement

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Hussein Sheikholeslam, advisor to Iranian Parliament Speaker warned against joint plot by Saudis and Israelis to prevent implementation of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) saying that we should closely watch implementation of this document so that US not interpret it on its own terms.
Hard News

Axis of Resistance Dealt Fatal Blows to Takfiris, Hezbollah Official Says

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement’s second-in-command, Sheikh Naim Qassem, highlighted the recent advances of the movement against Takfiri (extremist) currents in the region, stressing the Axis of Resistance has dealt “fatal blows” to these groups.
Hard News

Iran to Announce Results of Probe into Attacks on Saudi Missions: Deputy FM

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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the country plans to announce the results of its investigation into attacks on the Saudi embassy in Tehran and the Saudi consulate in Mashahd in the near future.
Foreign Policy

Iran rejects OIC statement as ‘unacceptable’

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Iran has dismissed as “unacceptable” the recent statement by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), saying it runs counter to principles of the UN Charter, the OIC Charter and international law.
Foreign Policy

Tehran, Riyadh can accommodate each other: Zarif

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic does not seek any tensions with Saudi Arabia, and that the two Muslim countries can coexist peacefully.
Hard News

IRGC Commander: Iran to Foil Zionist Plot to Disintegrate Iraq, Syria

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Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari warned against a plot hatched by the Zionist regime of Israel and its main ally, the US, to break up Iraq and Syria and made assurances that Iran will thwart the scheme.
Hard News

New Report Sheds Light on Israeli Violence against Journalists in 2015

Golrokh Askarieh -
A new report prepared for the Islamic Radios and Televisions Union revealed atrocities committed by the Israeli regime against journalists across the occupied territories.
Hard News

Iran key to stability in Middle East: Steinmeier

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The German foreign minister has emphasized the role of Iran in efforts to establish security in the troubled Middle East, expressing hope for and end to Iran-Saudi tensions.
Foreign Policy

Spokesman: Improvement in Tehran-Riyadh ties needs change in Saudi policies

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Saudi Arabia is responsible for the existing problem between Riyadh and Tehran, Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Hossein Jaberi Ansari said, adding Riyadh is following policy on creating tensions.
Hard News

Somalia Received Saudi Aid the Day It Cut Ties with Iran: Document

Golrokh Askarieh -
Somalia received a pledge of aid for $50 million from Saudi Arabia this month on the same day it announced it was cutting ties with Iran, a document seen by Reuters showed.
Foreign Policy

Defense minister: Iran to continue supporting Iraq in fight against terror

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Iranian nation and government as well as the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic will continue to support Iraq in its battle against terrorism, Iran’s defense minister says.
Middle East

Saudi playing victim over Iran tensions: Leader aide

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A top adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Saudi Arabia’s wrong policies led to the country’s recent tensions with Iran.
Crisis

UNICEF calls for urgent help for 10 million Yemeni children

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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warns that millions of Yemeni children are in need of urgent help, amid the Saudi-led war on the impoverished country.
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