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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.

Iran will do its best to end bloodshed in Yemen: Zarif

Tehran is deeply concerned about the killing of defenseless people in Yemen and will make its utmost efforts to bring an end to this massacre, said Zarif.

Fault lines in Tehran-Riyadh relations

A look back at the incidents that have caused friction in Tehran-Riyadh relations in the last century.

Iran supporting Iraq’s unity, territorial integrity: Official

Iran’s fundamental policy toward Iraq is to support the unity and territorial integrity of that country as well as good-neighborliness, said Amir Abdollahian.

Another big exodus in Iraq (PHOTOS)

The commander of Badr Organization, a Shiite militia, has said that his forces are ready to help defend Ramadi.

President Rouhani regrets int’l community’s inaction on Yemeni crisis

President Rouhani pointed to the spread of terrorist groups in the world and said Iran is ready to cooperate with all countries, including Australia, to combat terrorism and extremism.

Iran’s Zairf, Omani counterpart discuss Yemeni crisis

Iran is set to provide any assistance needed to help stop military operations and begin dialogue among all Yemeni sides, said Zarif in a phone conversation with his Omani counterpart.

Iran in the eyes of Arabs, from yesterday to today

An opinion piece in Ettela’at daily has studied how Iranians and Arabs have got along together in the course of history.

Iran sends 4-step Yemen peace initiative to UN chief

The Iranian foreign minister has described the conditions in Yemen as alarming, asking the UN to take the necessary measures to put an immediate end to the bloodshed there.

IS releases daily in bid to recruit youth, promote beliefs (PHOTOS)

IS has released a daily in a bid to lure the youth in the region under its control.

Iranian protesters call for Saudi Embassy’s closure

In protest against Saudi airstrikes in Yemen and sexual harassment of two Iranian teens at the Jeddah airport, demonstrators called on officials to shut down the Saudi embassy.

The objectives Saudis pursue in airstrikes against Yemen

It is no longer possible to stir up insecurity in the region and buy security at home, writes Sadegh Kharrazi, a former Iranian diplomat.

When the art of statesmanship turns the tables

An analytical report evaluates how Foreign Minister Zarif has masterfully acted as a game-changer on both regional and global stage.

Grand Ayatollah: National flag must be the only flag raised across Iraq

The senior Iraqi cleric urges the government to accelerate efforts to take back the cities fallen into the hands of ISIL terrorists.

President Rouhani orders report on Saudi sex abuse

President Rouhani has ordered the preparation of "a precise and comprehensive" report on the recent sexual abuse of two Iranian teenagers by Saudi officers at the Jeddah airport.

Larijani cautions against hasty decisions on nuclear dispute

I would like to advise those who are concerned about the future of the country to exercise vigilance and avoid creating circumstances which may be exploited, said Larijani.

Rafsanjani says Yemen to be quagmire of aggressors

The deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Yemen and completely wrong analyses about the country are in line with the goals of the enemies of Islam, said Rafsanjani.

People in Tehran hold protest rally outside Saudi embassy

Demonstrators in Tehran called for the closure of the Saudi embassy in Iran and speedy punishment of those behind the sexual abuse of Iranian teens.

If Saudi offenders go unpunished, controlling Iranian sentiments would be difficult

The Supreme Leader’s representative for Hajj affairs says that if Saudi Arabia fails to punish those who sexually abused Iranian teens, Iran is likely to make a new decision on Hajj.

Zarif: Military attack not to help Yemen

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said military attacks, bombardment and destruction of infrastructure won’t help Yemen.

Everything lies in details, says Leader on nuclear talks

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says it is the very specifics of the nuclear negotiations between Iran and six world powers that would determine the fate of the talks.

Saudi government perpetrated crimes against humanity in Yemen

Iran's parliament speaker has said that many problems of the Islamic world come from the negligence of the Muslims about enemy plots.

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