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IRGC confirms martyrdom of top officer in Israeli airstrike in Syria

The martyred senior officer was in Syria “as a military advisor to help the Syrian government and nation in the fight against Takfiri-Salafi terrorists”.

Larijani urges stronger unity among Palestinian groups

The top parliamentarian also condemned Israel's recent aerial assault that killed several members of Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah in Syria.

Iran slams Zionist airstrikes in Golan Heights

The son of Hezbollah's slain top military commander, Imad Mughniyeh, was among the Lebanese resistance movement fighters who were martyred in the Israeli attack.

Iran strongly condemns Israel’s killing of Hezbollah fighters

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the killing of six fighters of Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah by Israel.

Iran’s top MP to visit Turkey to attend an Islamic parliamentary meeting

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani is to visit Turkey on January 20 to deliver a speech at the 10th meeting of the Islamic Inter-Parliamentary Union (IIPU).

Iran considers Iraq’s security its own: Interior minister

Iran’s interior minister has emphasized the necessity for countering terrorism in the Middle East, saying the Islamic Republic considers Iraq’s security its own.

Iran FM cancelled Saudi visit over Faisal’s Syria remarks: Diplomat

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif cancelled his planned visit to Saudi Arabia after his Saudi counterpart expressed baseless allegations against the Islamic Republic with regard to Syria, a top Iranian diplomat says.

Terrorist attacks aimed at hindering Islamic states’ economic progress: Iranian official

Destruction of the regional countries' economic infrastructure by the terrorists and the ineffective attacks by the coalition fighter jets are interrelated actions to prevent Islamic countries' economic growth, said Shamkhani.

Iran seeks good ties with all neighbors: President Rouhani

Development of good neighborly relations with Persian Gulf states is among the Iranian administration’s main policies; in our relations with others, Tehran thinks of the two sides’ interests, said President Rouhani.

No power can bring united Iraq to knees: Rafsanjani

Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has praised solidarity among all Iraqi groups in the face of the Takfiri violence plaguing the neighboring country, saying no power can bring such a nation to its knees.

Iran, Iraq urge closer cooperation to uproot terrorism

Iran and Iraq have explored ways to further broaden bilateral relations in all areas, calling for closer cooperation to counter terror threats in the Middle East.

Violence, brutality deplorable anywhere: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says violence and brutality are condemned in any country and against any nation regardless of race and religion.

Double standards in fight against terror must end

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the world needs a comprehensive response based on global consensus to end double-standard policies on terrorism.

Iran strongly condemns fatal bomb attack in Lebanon’s Tripoli

Iran has condemned a grenade attack followed by a bomb blast in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli.

Cypriot FM praises Iran’s anti-ISIL efforts

Iran is not only the country with which we have nuclear talks, it is also a regional major player and this practically means that we will have to engage Iran on regional matters, said the Cypriot top diplomat.

Iran steadfast in maintaining unity

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has said that Tehran is determined to maintain unity among people despite different views of certain countries in the region.

King Abdullah is likely to pass away within three days: Saudi hospital officials

A Saudi Twitter user who has proved reliable in the past says Saudi King Abdullah is likely to pass away within three days.

Trans-regional actors sowing discord among Muslims

President Rouhani has blamed certain trans-regional countries for creating rift among Muslims, saying Shiites and Sunnis should stand united.

Iran FM: Divisive schemes to backfire on plotters

The Iranian foreign minister has said that attempts by those countries which seek to divide Muslims will backfire.

Crisis of succession brewing on the Red Sea

Hossein Rouyvaran, a Middle East expert, explains why the question of succession in Saudi Arabia is complicated.

Restoration of security in Iraq benefits the entire region: Larijani

Iran feels duty-bound to support the Iraqi government and nation and Iraq can count on Iran’s support, said Ali Larijani.

Iran has marked a 40-km red zone inside Iraqi border

The commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces says Iran has marked a 40-km red zone into the Iraqi border to warn terrorists against any infiltration attempt into Iranian territory.

Rafsanjani warns of civil war in Iraq

Support for the IS terrorist group by certain regional states is the result of their lack of political wisdom and foresightedness, said Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Stability will be restored to Iraq soon

A senior advisor to the Supreme Leader has said Iraq has managed to contain terrorism by following guidelines of the clergy and using Iran’s advice in its military campaign against the terrorists.

Iran decries fatal shooting of 3 Sunni clerics in Iraq

Iran has blasted a shooting attack that killed three Sunni clerics in the southern Iraqi province of Basra.

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