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IRGC Holds Large-Scale Drone Drills over Persian Gulf

Squadrons of unmanned aerial vehicles flown by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps attended a large-scale war game over the Persian Gulf on Thursday to practice an assault operation.

US, Israel Doing All in Their Power to Counter Iran: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warns that the US and the Israeli regime have been doing all in their power to advance their hostile campaign against the Iranian nation, calling for “maximum mobilization” in the face of enemy threats.

Attacks on Two Mosques in New Zealand Kill 49

Nearly 50 people have been killed and more than 20 seriously injured after terrorists attacked two mosques in central Christchurch, New Zealand, during the Friday prayers.

‘US Biggest Violator of Iranian Nation’s Human Rights’

Iran has dismissed the US State Department’s annual human rights report, describing the US administration as the biggest violator of the Iranian people’s human rights.

US Officials Fabricate Accusations to Keep West Asia Tense: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says US officials make fabricated and unreal claims and accusations to maintain the status quo in West Asia and keep it a tense region struggling with numerous and complicated and seemingly unresolvable crises.

Iran: Some Regional States Developing Suspicious Nuclear Projects

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani warned of “suspicious nuclear projects” developed by some countries in the Middle East region.

Iran President Meets with Ayatollah Sistani in Najaf

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has met with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the top Shiite cleric of Iraq, during his trip to the holy city of Najaf.

Iran Warns Canada against Giving Asylum to Embezzlers

Iran’s Attorney General has called on the Canadian judiciary and police to prevent their country from turning into a centre of frauds and a safe haven for embezzlers.

Dubai Authorities Making Investment in Caspian Shores

Chief of the Dubai Ports Authorities, DP World, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem recently paid a visit to Kazakhstan, investing in new infrastructure projects in the Caspian Sea ports and logistics sector of the Central Asian state.

‘Iran Will Ask No One’s Permission to Maintain Ties with Iraq’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has denounced the meddlesome remarks made by an American official on mutual ties between Iran and Iraq, saying the Islamic Republic will never ask for any country’s permission to maintain its ties with its neighbour.

Iran Ready to Boost Ties with China within ‘One Belt, One Road’

Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance has called for expansion of mutual ties between Iran and China in all areas within the One Belt, One Road Initiative.

Iranian Canadians Sign Petition against Two Fugitive Embezzlers

Members of the Iranian-Canadian community have signed a petition against two Iranian embezzlers who are now living in Canada after escaping justice in Iran.

‘UK Extension of Diplomatic Protection to Zaghari Not Constructive’

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the British government's extension of diplomatic protection to an Iranian citizen is not a constructive and positive measure.

Algeria Protests Work; Bouteflika Drops Presidential Bid

Algeria’s octogenarian president has abandoned his attempt to contest a fifth term amid nearly-month-long protests against the country’s changeless political scene.

Persian New Year to Be Celebrated in France

A ceremony is to be held on the eve of the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, in the French capital Paris with the aim of strengthening inter-cultural relations between different nations.

Parliaments of Iran, Iraq Key to Promotion of Ties: Rouhani

The Iranian president highlighted the significant role that the parliaments of Iran and Iraq play in strengthening bilateral relations, saying the governments of both neighbors are determined to enhance ties in various fields.

US Incapable of Driving Wedge between Iran, Iraq: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US can never drive a wedge between the two neighbouring nations of Iran and Iraq.

Iranian, Iraqi Pilgrims to Get Visas Free of Charge as of April

Visas for visiting Iraq and Iran will be issued free of charge for Iranian and Iraqi pilgrims and tourists as of early April, 2019.

Rouhani May Visit Syria in Near Future: Envoy

Iran’s Ambassador to Syria Javad Torkabadi said President Hassan Rouhani may make an official visit to Damascus in the near future to hold talks with senior officials of the Arab country.

Iran, Syria Sign 18 Deals to Expand Business Ties

Iran and Syria have signed at least 18 deals as part of a larger plan to expand their trade ties amid the US unilateral sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

African Union Ready to Boost Sci-Tech Ties with Iran

Sarah Anyang Agbor, the Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology of the African Union, says the AU is prepared to develop its mutual cooperation with the Islamic Republic in the field of science and technology.

Iranian, Iraqi Presidents Agree on Enhanced Trade Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih have called for expansion of bilateral ties between the two neighbouring states in line with the interest of both nations.

Unlike Riyadh, Tehran Not after Tension in Region: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says unlike Riyadh, Tehran is not seeking tension with any neighbouring country, including Saudi Arabia.

Iran President in Iraq to Expand Mutual Trade to $20bn

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who is currently on a historic visit to Iraq, says Tehran and Baghdad can easily raise their mutual trade to 20 billion dollars a year.

Iran Condemns ‘Barbaric’ Saudi Air Raid on Yemeni Civilians

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned a recent Saudi-led airstrike on Yemeni citizens in Talan village of Kushar district in Yemen's northwestern province of Hajjah.

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