Middle East

Iran-Russia relations help in stabilizing region: Iran defense minister

The Iranian defense chief has said that the current conditions require Iran and Russia to develop their cooperation in the political, economic and defense spheres.

Deputy FM confirms Iran increased military advisors in Syria

Iran has no combatant forces in Syria, but its military advisors assist the Syrian central government in its campaign against terrorism, Amir Abdollahian said.

Destructive Saudi policies lead nowhere: Iranian diplomat

Saudi Arabia is unfortunately the only country that is still looking at regional developments through a win-lose lens and is insisting on the removal of others, Afkham said.

Three players and three scenarios for the region

A senior Iranian official has presented three likely scenarios Iran, the US and Israel will consider for the region following the finalization of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Terrorists flout shave ban to flee

Moscow has warned regional nations that terrorists who flee Russian airstrikes are flouting a shave ban to go across the border into other countries.

Iran FM condemns terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham on Saturday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in east Saudi Arabia which claimed lives of many innocent civilians gathering together to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

Iranian teachers detained in UAE released

Ghashghavi said the nine teachers detained in the UAE were released on the back of efforts by Iran’s Foreign Ministry and the Iran ambassador to the Abu Dhabi.

Iran objects to burial of Iranian victims in Saudi Arabia: Official

The head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has said that the Saudi government will have to remain committed to its pledges to fully cooperate with Iran.

US influence in Middle East must be blocked: Iranian defense minster

Iran’s defense minister has praised the "iron resolve” of the Yemeni people who have been resisting Saudi attacks, and lauded Russia’s efforts in battling terrorist groups in Syria.

Leader aide urges immediate end to wars in Syria, Yemen

Terrorists from more than 80 countries are engaged in a war against the legitimate governments of the Middle East, Velayati said.

Church service for Syrian martyr (PHOTOS)

A church function has been held for a Christian Syrian volunteer killed in clashes with al-Nusra terrorists in Hama.

A Saudi proposal Putin turned down

President Putin of Russia has reportedly turned down $300 billion in Saudi kickbacks to topple Assad.

IRGC: Syria to achieve big victories in coming days

The IRGC commander has said that big victories are in the card for Syria in coming days.

Legal action on Mina tragedy under consideration: Deputy FM

Araghchi said there is still no news about the fate of Iran's former ambassador to Lebanon who went missing in the fatal stampede.

Iran slams spike in Israeli violence towards Palestinians

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham called on Muslim countries and governments to react swiftly and seriously towards Israel’s atrocities.

Iran supports Iraq solidarity, sovereignty: Senior MP

Borujerdi criticized the lack of determination on the side of the US and its European and regional allies to fight terrorism and extremism.

Ayatollah Rafsanjani: Iran-Saudi ties are repairable

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani has said that Tehran and Riyadh can improve their ties and that disintegration of certain Middle Eastern countries is not a regional demand.

Iranian general killed in Syria

Brigadier General Hossein Hamadani, the veteran commander of the IRGC, was martyred during an attack by ISIL terrorists on the outskirts of Aleppo.

Iran condemns Saudi airstrike on Yemen wedding

Tehran has called on the UN and influential countries in the Yemeni crisis to ramp up efforts to bring an immediate end to the Saudi-led air strikes on Yemen.

Israel only impediment to nuclear-free zone in Middle East: Iran UN envoy

Iran's UN ambassador has said that Israel continues to block all international and regional efforts to create a nuclear weapons-free zone in the Middle East.

Iran deputy FM urges UN to save Yemeni lives against Saudi aggression

Attacks on residential areas, schools, and hospitals are in flagrant violation of humanitarian laws and rules, deputy foreign minister Amir-Abdollahian said.

Iran’s Javad Zarif on Russia and Peace in Syria

The Russians ultimately want the US should have wanted from the bombing campaign in Syria and that is to destroy IS, said the Iranian foreign minister.

Riyadh should explain role of Zionist-run firm in Hajj Management

A senior Sunni cleric in Lebanon has called on Islamic countries to form a committee and launch an investigation into the exact cause of the Mina tragedy.

Saudi aggression on Yemen constitutes war crime: Iran

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council called on the international community to seek a political solution to the Yemen crisis.

Bodies of 316 pilgrims killed in Mina crush repatriated: Official

A third cargo plane carrying 98 bodies of Iranian pilgrims touched down in Tehran early Tuesday.

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