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Iran, Iraq stand firm in terror fight

Iran is prepared to increase military cooperation with Iraq to strengthen stability and security in Iraq and the region, said the defense minister.

Iran and Saudi Arabia; will protocols lose their significance again?

The Expediency Council chairman says the issues between Iran and Saudi Arabia should be addressed and the two countries should return to where they were.

Iran president slams ISIL beheading of Egypt Christians

Acts of terror are being perpetrated in the name of Islam and Muslims; the inhumane acts of ISIL terrorists have nothing to do with Islam, said President Rouhani.

Israel redoubles efforts to make Jews migrate to occupied lands

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Jews in Europe to migrate to occupied Palestine following a gun attack on a synagogue in central Copenhagen.

US has not killed Bin Laden: Former Pakistani spymaster

A former Pakistan general says the US has not killed Bin Laden; rather the terror mastermind has died of natural causes.

Quds Force Commander: ISIL nearing demise

Commander of the IRGC Quds Force Major General Ghasem Soleimani has said that thanks to heavy failures ISIL and other terrorist groups have suffered in Iraq and Syria, they are nearing the end of their life.

Imam Khomeini turned Iran into a key regional power

An expert with the Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies has said by underlining Muslim unity [the late] Imam Khomeini turned Iran into a regional heavyweight.

Iran ready to train Iraqi army: General

Commander of the elite Army Command and General Staff College Brigadier General Hossein Valivand said the Iranian military academy is ready to train Iraqi army officers.

Transfer of power to 3rd generation is Saudi Arabia’s main challenge

An expert in Saudi affairs has said that a bleak future lies ahead for Saudi Arabia and Iran-Saudi relations are not expected to take a positive turn soon.

IMF calls Iran 2nd biggest economy in ME, N. Africa, Central Asia

The International Monetary Fund has said in its latest report that Iran is the second biggest economy in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.

Iran condemns savage murder of Jordanian pilot

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the brutal killing of a Jordanian pilot by ISIL, urging serious measures to confront crimes committed by terror groups.

Iran rejects US anti-terror call of help over Washington insincerity

A senior Iranian diplomat says Tehran has rejected a US request for help in fighting terrorist groups because of Washington’s lack of sincerity.

Attack on Shia Lebanese in Syria serves Israel: Iran

Iran called on the UN to seriously confront terrorism and oblige countries to fulfill their commitments as stipulated in Security Council resolutions.

Iran, Egypt hold common anti-terror stance: Iran diplomat

A senior Iranian diplomat says Iran and Egypt share common ground with regard to opposing any act of terror in the Middle East, particularly in Syria and Iraq.

Lebanese PM asks for Iran’s assistance in settlement of presidency crisis

We hope that Tehran will help the progress of affairs toward ending the political vacuum and election of a new president, said the Lebanese Prime Minister.

Iran, Russia ties help Syria fight terror: Velayati

A senior Iranian official says “constructive” cooperation between Iran and Russia has helped the Syrian nation gain the upper hand in its battle against the militants.

What is really going on in Yemen? An expert point of view (PART TWO)

A Middle East expert says that the possible rise to power of Shiites in Yemen is not a cause for concern for reactionary Arab states; rather, they do not want to see a democracy in their backyard.

Iran condemns terrorist attacks in Sinai Peninsula

As many as 48 were killed and 105 injured in a series of attacks on soldiers and police in northeast Egypt.

Iran welcomes enhanced ties with Saudi Arabia, Lebanon: MP

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic welcomes the expansion of ties with regional countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.

What is really going on in Yemen? An expert point of view (PART ONE)

A Middle East expert says that the possible rise to power of Shiites in Yemen is not a cause for concern for reactionary Arab states; rather, they do not want to see a democracy in their backyard.

Iran: Israel to suffer consequences for Golan attack

Iran has warned that Israel will suffer the consequences of its fatal aerial assault against the Hezbollah convoy on the Syrian soil which killed six Hezbollah members and an Iranian commander.

Iran and Turkey; from regional rivalry to cultural impacts

Mehmet Seyitdanlioglu, a history professor, has examined relations between Ottoman and Safavid Empires.

There won’t be a thaw in Tehran-Riyadh ties under King Salman: Expert

Zanganeh says King Salman is unlikely to seek to ease tensions with Iran given the presence of security-minded people in his royal court.

Rouhani says Iran, Portugal could link Europe, Middle East

Tehran and Lisbon could cooperate not only in issues of mutual interest but can act as a bridge between Europe and the Middle East, said the Portuguese foreign minister.

Iran resolved to support Palestinian cause: Supreme Leader

The Supreme Leader described the issue of Palestine as a key issue in the world of Islam.

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