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‘Iran No Longer Sees US Forces in Mideast as Ordinary Soldiers’

Iran's deputy foreign minister for political affairs says Tehran no longer regards US troops in the Middle East region as ordinary soldiers, following a decision by the .

Gen. Soleimani Urges Popular Forces to Help Flood-Hit People

IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani has urged all popular forces who long to fight against terrorism in Syria to come to the flood-stricken regions in south-western Iran and help the affected people.

Pakistan Ready to Send Humanitarian Aid to Iran: FM

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says Islamabad is prepared to dispatch humanitarian aid to Iran in the wake of the recent floods.

Iran Officially Labels US ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’

The Supreme National Security Council of Iran has, in a statement, designated the US regime a “State Sponsor of Terrorism” and its Central Command (CENTOM) a “terrorist organization”.

Iran FM Calls for Designation of US CENTCOM as Terror Group

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has designated the US forces in West Asia known as CENTCOM as a terrorist organisation in a reciprocal move.

US Designates Iran’s IRGC as Foreign Terrorist Group

US President Donald Trump has officially designated Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps as a foreign terrorist organization or FTO.

Iran, Turkmenistan Celebrate Nowruz near Common Border

Iran and Turkmenistan have held a joint ceremony near the common border of the two countries to celebrate the Persian New Year or Nowruz.

Iran Agrees to Baghdad’s Mediation between Tehran, Riyadh: Source

Amid reports that the Iraqi prime minister’s recent visit to Tehran was aimed at mediating between arch-foes Iran and Saudi Arabia, an Iraqi official says Tehran has agreed to such mediation.

Iran Strongly Condemns Saudi Air Raid on Yemeni School

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the Saudi-led coalition's latest airstrike on a school in Yemen's Sana'a, which killed and wounded dozens of schoolgirls.

Pakistani PM Offers Assistance to Iran after Deadly Floods

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has offered humanitarian assistance to the Islamic republic of Iran in the wake of deadly flooding that killed dozens of people.

Goddess of Salt; Splendid Attraction of Hormuz Island

The Hormuz Island in southern Iran is widely known for its red and edible soil but in addition to the dominant red colour of the island, a splendid white colour catches the eyes of every visitor: The whiteness of the Goddess of Salt.

‘Saudi, UAE Backing Moves against Libya Legal Govt.’

Analysts believe Saudi Arabia and the UAE are supporting renegade general Khalifa Haftar in his offensive against Tripoli where Libya’s internationally recognized and UN-backed government is based.

‘Russia Compromising Iran, Syria Interests by Tilting towards Israel’

A senior political analyst says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent campaign gift to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a humiliation for Syria.

US Blocking Humanitarian Aid to Flood-Hit Iranians: DM

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has strongly slammed the US’ move to block the delivery of international humanitarian aid to flood-hit areas in Iran, describing it as another indication of the US officials’ evil approach and animosity towards the great nation of Iran.

IRGC Terror Designation to Drag US into Quagmire: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the supporters of the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, seek to drag the US into a quagmire by convincing him to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps a terrorist group.

G7’s Stances on Iran’s Missiles, Regional Role ‘False, Unrealistic’

Iran has denounced the Group of Seven’s “untrue” and “unrealistic” positions on Tehran’s constructive and undeniable role in consolidating stability and security and in fight against terrorism in the region, saying that the country’s missile program is of peaceful and defensive nature.

Iran to Reciprocate If US Designates IRGC as Terror Group

A senior Iranian lawmaker says if the US designates the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps as a terrorist group, Tehran will put the name of the US army in its list of terrorist groups.

Iran, Iraq to Establish Air Cooperation against Potential Threats

Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran says Iran and Iraq have agreed to establish further cooperation in air defence area.

Iranian, Iraqi FMs Hold Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Iraqi counterpart Mohamed Ali al-Hakim have discussed issues of mutual interest in Tehran.

International Aid Pouring in for Flood-Hit People of Iran

Following the devastating floods which struck parts of Iran and left 70 people dead, several countries and international humanitarian bodies have started dispatching their aid cargos to the crisis-hit areas of Iran.

Iran-Iraq Ties Serve Regional Security: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Iraq are determined to further expand their mutual ties in various areas, as the expansion of ties between the two sides serves the regional stability and security.

Zarif Raps US Officials’ Contradictory Claims on Iran’s Power

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rebuked the American officials’ “flip-flop” on Iran’s might, mocking the Trump administration for making contradictory claims.

Zarif: Iran to Keep Pressure on EU to Honour Their Commitments

Iran is keeping pressure on the European parties to fulfill their commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, stressing that Europeans could not shirk their obligations with a few unperformed plans.

Iraqi PM to Visit Iran Saturday

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi is set to visit Iran at the top of a high-ranking delegation, media reports say.

US Blocks Humanitarian Aid to Flood-Hit People: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says no foreign citizen or Iranian national living abroad is able to send any relief aid to flood-hit people in Iran due to the US move to block all bank accounts of the Iranian Red Crescent Society.

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