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Iranian FM to Start Visits to Lebanon, Eastern Europe Today

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will embark on a visit to Lebanon on Monday, which will later take him to three countries in the Eastern Europe.

Iran Bans Pilgrims from Visiting Iraq’s Samarra over Security Concerns

Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Saeed Ohadi announced no Iranian pilgrim is allowed to go to Samarra after the Sunday suicide bombing, which killed dozens of people, including 9 Iranians.

ISIS Launches Chemical Attack in Iraq’s Mosul

The ISIS (also known as ISIL and ISIS) terrorist group has used mustard gas during a military clash with Iraqi troops in northern city of Mosul, a report said.

Egypt Dismisses Reports on Oil Minister’s Visit to Iran

An Egyptian spokesman denied a recent report about the Egyptian Oil Minister’s visit to Iran for an oil agreement with Tehran.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Iraq

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned Sunday terrorist attacks in the Iraqi cities of Tikrit and Samarra that killed several people, including Iranian pilgrims.

Syrian Kurds Announce Start of Campaign to Retake Raqqa

Kurdish-led Syrian forces have announced their plan to retake the ISIS group's de facto capital of Raqqa, saying they hoped Turkey would not "interfere in internal Syrian affairs."

Saudi Arabia to Behead Disabled Man Over Taking Part in Rally

Saudi Arabia intends to behead a disabled man on charges of alleged participation in anti-government protest rallies, a rights group warns.

10 Iranian Pilgrims Killed in Suicide Blast in Iraq’s Samarra

Several people, including a number of Iranian pilgrims, were killed and wounded in a suicide bomber attack in Iraq’s Samarra, media reported Sunday.

Suicide Bombers Strike in Two Iraqi Cities, Killing 11: Officials

Sources say a suicide attack against a security checkpoint north of Baghdad has killed at least nine people.

Saudi Arabia Is the Answer to All Investigations about Source of Terrorism: French Journalist

A French journalist believes that Riyadh is the root cause of terrorism, and his investigations have proved that.

200 Iranian Women Taking Part in Operation to Liberate Mosul: Report

Media reports show that dozens of Iranian-Kurdish women are fighting the ISIS terrorist group as part of the operation to retake the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

Iranian President Explains Why Mosul Fell to ISIS’ Hands

Iran’s president believes that the conditions in the Iraqi city of Mosul back in 2014 were so bad that it could be seized by any other group than the ISIS.

Mosul Civilians Release Inmates after Storming ISIS Prison

A source in Iraq’s Nineveh Province announced that local people in Mosul have stormed the ISIS’ main prison in Western Mosul and released dozens of prisoners after killing the guard.

Iran’s Top Judge Hails ‘Constructive’ Visit to Iraq

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani expressed satisfaction with his week-long visit to Iraq, saying constructive talks have been held with the Iraqi political and judicial authorities.

Saudi Ambassador Compares Yemen War to Beating One’s Wife

The Saudi ambassador to the US has dodged a journalist’s question on the use of cluster bombs in Yemen, saying it’s like asking, “Will you stop beating your wife?”

Aoun’s Election Heralds Better Future for Lebanon: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the election of Michel Aoun as Lebanon’s new president will surely result in a more prosperous future for the country.

Saudi Arabia Deviated from True Islam, Acting against Islamic Teachings

A spokesperson for Muslim people in Greece believes that the violation of Muslims’ basic rights in Saudi Arabia and other policies adopted by Saudi rulers are adding fuel to global fire of Islamophobia.

Saudi Arabia Steered By Raw, Adventurous Youths: Rafsanjani

Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani says Saudi Arabia, as the annual host of millions of people in Hajj pilgrimage, should not kill Yemeni children and women.

Iran urges global action against Israeli crimes

Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the UN says the Israeli regime poses a serious threat to global peace and security, urging international action to end Tel Aviv’s crimes against Palestinians.

We Don’t Want War With Turkey But Are Ready for It if They Want: Iraq

Baghdad says it will dismantle Turkey if it invades Iraq after Ankara deploys tanks and heavy artillery on its border.

Dire Consequences of Turkey’s Claim on Mosul

Iranian Parliament members have sharply criticized Turkish President Erdogan’s claim on Mosul and Aleppo with regard to the current crisis in Iraq and Syria.

Badr Organization Announces Liberation of 5 Villages near Mosul

The Badr Organization announced on Sunday that it had liberated five villages west of the city of Mosul from the control of the Islamic State.

Russia Hands Over to UNSC “White paper” on US-Led Coalition’s Crimes in Syria

Russia circulated in the UN Security Council a “White paper” on Syria, which reveals the crimes committed by the US-led coalition and opposition groups in the war-torn Syria.

Saudi Head of OIC Steps Down after Sisi Jibe

The Saudi Arabian head of the multinational Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has resigned after a controversial jibe at Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

General Derides Anti-Iran Comments by Regional ‘Political Dwarfs’

A top Iranian military official dismissed comments made by an Emirati official about the need for arming Persian Gulf states to counter Iran, saying the political dwarfs look for criminal acts to attract attention.

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