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Iranians hold countrywide rallies against Saudi-led war on Yemen

The demonstrators called on international organizations to immediately react to savage attacks on Yemen and help end the conflict.

Iran not to be deceived by West’s regional game: Shamkhani

The destruction of economic infrastructure in Yemen and the prevention of aid delivery to the war-wracked country run counter to Islamic ethics, said Shamkhani.

Senior cleric blasts US Congress bill on direct arms supplies to Iraqi Kurds

The recent US bill on forming three separate Shiite, Sunni and Kurd states in Iraq is a dream which won’t come true, because the Iraqi nation is well aware of the plot, said Ahmad Khatami.

Riyadh playing blame game on Iran: Afkham

Iran has dismissed Saudi foreign minister’s allegation that Tehran is interfering in Yemen, saying Riyadh is playing a blame game on the Yemeni crisis.

Daesh will fade into history; Daeshism will live on (PART TWO)

Professor Abbas Vali, a Turkish theorist, has said that the threat of Daesh is likely to grow in the Sunni-majority Turkey.

Germany ships arms to Erbil without Baghdad’s knowledge

Kayhan daily has published a report on US violation of its promises that Washington will not support any ethnicity in Iraq.

Iran urges immediate global relief aid to Yemen

Yemen’s blockade is an inhumane scenario, leading to a severe shortage of basic necessities, said Afkham.

Iran’s Judiciary vows to take legal action against Saudi siege of Yemen

The crime being committed in different parts of the region and Yemen today is a scandal for those who claim to be supporters of human rights, said the Judiciary spokesman.

We shouldn’t cause trouble for those who stand up for our rights: Rafsanjani

The US Congress is opposed to a nuclear deal and the Zionist lobby has gone into overdrive, we shouldn’t cause trouble for those who stand up for our rights, Rafsanjani said.

Daesh will fade into history, Daeshism will live on

Professor Abbas Vali, a Turkish theorist, has said that one day Daesh will be part of history, but its legacy – Daeshism – will live on.

Sunni scholars should unite to restore peace to world of Islam

Abdollah Ghanji elaborates on the reasons behind brewing tensions in the world of Islam and the things which can help restore peace.

Yemen’s Ansarullah vows decisive response to Saudi invasion

Ansarullah has warned of the serious consequences the invading Saudis will have to face in response to their military campaign against Yemen.

Consequences of the Saudi formation of a war cabinet at home and abroad

The cabinet shakeup has brought to power a team of Saudi radicals with a more hostile attitude toward Iran and – when one looks at the large picture – toward Shiism, says a Middle East expert.

Crisis will continue to plague the Al Saud family

An Iranian expert says an unexpected Saudi cabinet reshuffle which has brought to power a team of novices will provoke a political storm in the kingdom.

Future holds more infighting in store for Saudi Arabia

The former king managed to keep Saudi Arabia united, with his demise, more division will emerge, says a former Iranian diplomat.

Iran, Red Cross discuss aiding war-ravaged countries

Iran's deputy foreign minister has hailed the Red Cross for its efforts to battle the grim humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Zarif discusses nuclear-free Mideast with Egyptian, Algerian counterparts

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with his Egyptian and Algerian counterparts in New York to discuss a Middle East free from nuclear weapons.

Ayatollah Rafsanjani: Iran is not a troublemaker in the region

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani has said that Iran is not a thorn in the side of other countries; rather, it ensures, beefs up and maintains security in the region.

Iran decries Saudi obstacle to delivery of emergency supplies

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has said that the Saudi government is expected to help promote peace and security in the region, but they have put regional security at risk.

Iran blasts Saudi obstruction of aid to Yemen, plane interception

Saudi Arabia’s chargé d'affaires in Tehran was summoned after Saudi fighter jets prevented an Iranian plane, which was carrying medical aid, from entering the Yemeni airspace.

Intra-Yemeni dialogue urgent: Iran’s Zarif

Positive developments in Yemen should be followed by urgent humanitarian assistance, intra-Yemeni dialogue and a broad-based government, Zarif said.

Saudi decision to end Yemeni strikes “one step forward”: FM spokeswoman

Tehran had previously announced that the Yemeni crisis has no military solution, said Afkham, adding a halt to the killing of people is certainly one step forward.

Commencement of ISIL students

ISIL holds commencement for its graduates.

Iran protests Saudi airstrike on vicinity of Embassy

Iran has called for a clear response from the Saudi government about the attack near its Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen.

Izzat al-Douri’s son killed in Iraq too

Security sources announced that Ibrahim al-Douri was killed during an operation by Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service in the strategic city of Tikrit on Monday.

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