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Isolated Coral Reefs Discovered in Persian Gulf

Following the fifth exploratory patrol by the Persian Gulf Explorer vessel, one of the main habitats of the isolated coral reefs (Cup Corals) was discovered in the Persian Gulf.

Vital Saudi Oil Facilities Targeted by Yemeni Drones

Seven drones run by Yemeni armed forces have reportedly carried out attacks against vital Saudi facilities in response to the Riyadh regime’s ongoing acts of aggression against Yemeni people.

Iran FM Calls UAE Vessel Explosions ‘Suspicious’

Iran's foreign minister has described the recent vessel explosions near the Emirati port city of Fujairah as ‘suspicious’, saying such moves in the Middle East are aimed at provoking tension in the region.

Iran Denies Claim It’d Stay in JCPOA If Oil Exports Guaranteed

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected a report by Reuters regarding the country's condition for staying in the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Israel Real Threat to Global Peace, Security: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry has described the Israeli regime as the real threat to the world and region’s peace and security, calling on the international community to take action to end Tel Aviv’s occupation of Palestinian territories.

‘US Renews Sanctions Waivers for Iran’s Chabahar Port’

The US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice Wells says Washington has agreed with the request of Kabul to exempt Iran’s Chabahar port from the US sanctions, considering the significance of the strategic port city for the development of Afghanistan.

B-52 Bomber Conducts First Anti-Iran Mission in Persian Gulf: US

The B-52H Stratofortress bombers, sent to the Middle East amid the United States’ anti-Iran deployment, have carried out their first mission, says the US Air Forces Central Command.

Iran, China Discuss Afghanistan Peace in Tehran

The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Special Envoy on the Afghan Affairs, Deng Xijun, and his entourage have held talks with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi in Tehran.

Iran Hails Houthis’ Unilateral Pullout from Three Ports

Iran has lauded the unilateral withdrawal of Yemen’s National Salvation Government troops from the three port cities of Hudaydah, Ras Isa and Saleef as a “constructive move”.

Iran Sees US Military in Persian Gulf as ‘Targets’, Not ‘Threats’

A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says at the present time, US forces stationed in the Persian Gulf are in close range for the Iranian forces and “will be hit on the head” if they make a mistaken move.

Iranian National Gets 10-Year Jail Term over Spying for UK

Iran’s Judiciary sentenced an Iranian national to 10 years in prison for spying for Britain.

Ashgabat Says Resolved to Broaden Ties with Tehran

Turkmen Foreign Minister Raşit Meredow says his country has the political will to broaden its all-out relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran FM, Turkmen President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with the president of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, in Ashgabat.

Iran Says Vessel Incidents Near UAE’s Fujairah ‘Alarming’

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson has described the Sunday explosions that hit several vessels in the Sea of Oman as “alarming” and “regrettable”, calling for a probe into the incidents.

E3 FMs, Pompeo to Hold Emergency Talks on Iran in Brussels

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the UK, EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini, and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are to hold an emergency meeting in Brussels later on Monday to discuss Iran’s recent nuclear announcement.

Rouhani Calls US’ Anti-Iran Campaign ‘an All-Out War’

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has said that Iran is facing an “all-out war” of economic and political pressures through sanctions imposed on the country.

UAE Confirms Vessels Hit Near Fujairah Port

The United Arab Emirates’ Foreign Ministry has confirmed that a number of vessels have been targeted by “sabotage operations” near the territorial waters of the Emirati port of Fujairah.

US Doesn’t Have Guts to Attack Iran: IRGC Chief

The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, says the US doesn’t have the power and guts to wage any war against Iran.

Iran Says Ball of Implementing INSTEX in Europe’s Court

The CEO of Iran Special Trade and Finance Institute (STFI) says Tehran has set up the mirror mechanism proportionate to the EU's INSTEX channel and now the ball is in the Europeans’ court to run the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges to protect trade with Tehran.

Heavy Explosions Reported in UAE’s Fujairah Port

Several heavy explosions have reportedly rocked the port city of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, according to local media.

Iran FM to Make Official Visit to Turkmenistan Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will depart for Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, on Sunday at the head of a high-ranking political-economic delegation.

Iran Strongly Condemns Attack on Hotel in Pakistan’s Gwadar

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly denounced a deadly terrorist attack on a hotel in the Pakistani port city of Gwadar.

Iranian Diplomat Elected as Deputy Executive Councilor of OPCW

Alireza Kazemi Abadi, Iran’s Ambassador to the Netherlands and the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), has been elected as Deputy Executive Councilor of the organisation.

Japan, Iraq, Oman Say Ready to Mediate between Iran, US

Following the recent escalation between Washington and Tehran over the 2015 nuclear deal, several countries have expressed readiness to mediate between the two arch-rivals.

Iran’s Pavilion Opens in Venice Biennial Arte 2019

Iran has officially opened it pavilion titled “Being and Singing” at Venice Biennale Arte 2019 near St. Mark's Square, featuring artworks by three Iranian artists.

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