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Iran Blasts US’ New Sanctions as Insult to Int’l Law

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the new US sanctions imposed on several Iranian firms are an insult to international law, and result from the US government’s blind hatred towards Iran.

“Iran Leader Worried about Civilian Lives in IRGC Attack on Syria”

A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei had been worried about the lives of civilians when the IRGC sought to fire missiles at ISIS positions in Syria.

Recordings Reveal Khashoggi Dismembered When Still Alive

A Turkish newspaper has obtained information that show Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s fingers were allegedly cut off during the interrogation process before he was decapitated alive in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Iran Urges Pakistan to Do All It Can to Free Iranian Abductees

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has urged the Pakistani government to take all necessary measures to free a group of Iranian border guards abducted by wicked terrorists.

Iran, Oman Discuss Yemen Crisis in Muscat

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister, has discussed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to resolve the crisis in Yemen in a meeting with the Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi.

US Can’t Reduce Oil Price by Bullying Others: Iran

Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh says the US cannot stop the oil price rise and tackle the current shortage in the world’s oil market by bullying other oil producers.

US Sanctions Violate Basic Human Rights: Iran

Iran’s envoy to the United Nations has slammed Washington’s ‘morally wrong’ measures against other countries, saying that unilateral sanctions amount to collective punishment and violate basic human rights.

Khashoggi Case to Be Closed by Scapegoating Some Consulate Staff

The case of the Saudi journalist’s alleged murder in Istanbul would finally be closed by paying petrodollars and holding some Saudi consulate staff accountable, says Mohsen Pakaein, a former Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan Republic.

World Must Pressure Israel into Working with IAEA: Analyst

A senior Iranian analyst and former diplomat says the Zionist regime, with a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons, is a real threat to the regional countries, and the international community, especially the United Nations, must pressure it to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Turkey Cautiously Handling Khashoggi Case to Avoid Tension with Saudis

Turkey seems to be acting cautiously with regards to releasing evidence of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination in order to stave off a crisis in Ankara-Riyadh relations.

Iran Denies Ankara Embassy Evacuation, Bomb Threat

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has denied reports of a bomb threat against and evacuation of the Iranian Embassy in Turkey.

New Hitler to Emerge If Trump’s Lawlessness Ignored: Iran

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami decried the US breach of treaties and its sanctions on Iran, saying inaction against such lawlessness would result in the emergence of new Hitlers.

US Losing Its Allies, Unable to Isolate Iran: IRGC

A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says while Iran is playing a pivotal role in global and regional political developments, the United States is becoming more isolated in its face-off with the Islamic Republic.

“Iranian Diplomat Arrested in Germany Has Full Immunity”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Iranian diplomat, who was detained in Germany on the false charge of plotting an attack on an MKO rally in Paris, enjoys full diplomatic immunity.

Iran Rejects Trump, Bolton’s Baseless Accusations

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the latest anti-Iran statements made by US President Donald Trump and his national security adviser John Bolton as well as the accusations levelled in the National Strategy for Counterterrorism.

Iran to Host First Silk Road Festival

The Iranian capital of Tehran is to host the first edition of Silk Road festival as one of the largest international, cultural, artistic, tourist, economic, trade and scientific festivals in the world.

“Iran Finds New Oil Clients ahead of US Sanctions”

Iran's First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri says the Islamic Republic has found new customers for its crude oil after a number of its former clients stopped their purchases over fear of the US’ November sanctions.

US Defeated in Standoff with Iran on Political Front: Rouhani

Iran’s president says the United States has been defeated in confrontation with Iran on the political front, as almost the entire world stood by the Islamic Republic against Washington’s unilateral approach.

Saudi Media Start Blame Game over Khashoggi Disappearance

Saudi media have launched a blame game in order to exonerate the Saudi government from accusations of involvement in the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Arab kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.

Iranian Firm Offering Nano-Products on Chinese Market

An Iranian knowledge-based company has found its way to the Chinese market by producing nanocomposites.

Iran, Tajikistan Discuss Mutual Cooperation, Reciprocal Ties

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi has sat down with senior Tajik officials in Dushanbe.

Iran Warns about Transfer of Terrorists to Afghanistan

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi has warned about the consequences of transferring terrorists from Syria and Iraq to Afghanistan and Central Asia, vowing that Tehran would not hesitate to help Kabul as it attaches huge significance to its neighbour’s security.

“Iran Must Start Dialogue with Anti-Trump Americans”

A high-ranking legislator has urged the Iranian government to try to lobby US political currents opposing Donald Trump’s policies, as the course of developments in recent month demonstrates the US is not just Trump and there are others who can influence the US’ Iran policy.

Iran’s Syria Presence None of Israel’s Business: Russia

A senior Russian official has dismissed the Israeli regime’s demand that Iran be forced out of Syria, saying that the issue is none of Tel Aviv’s business as it is Syria’s sovereign right to authorize Iranian forces on its soil.

“IRGC Strong Enough to Defend Mideast in Less than 12 Minutes”

Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says US President Donald Trump has made a miscalculation about Iran’s power as the IRGC enjoys the military power to defend the Middle East in even less than 12 minutes.

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