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Edward Snowden: Don’t Fear Trump!

Edward Snowden doesn’t appear as worried about the election of Donald Trump as half of America is.

Senior Saudi Prince Says Trump Shouldn’t Scrap Iran Nuclear Deal

A former senior Saudi official says the US President-elect Donald Trump should not scrap a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

Iran Proposes Nuclear Energy Cooperation with Hungary

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani proposed that Iran and Hungary cooperate in peaceful employment of nuclear energy.

UN’s Syria Envoy in Iran for Talks

The United Nations (UN)’s Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura has traveled to the Iranian capital, Tehran, to discuss the ongoing Syrian conflict with Iranian Foreign Ministry officials.

Iran Should Not Be Afraid of Letting EU Open Office in Tehran: MP

The outspoken vice-speaker of Iran’s Parliament believes that Tehran should not be worried about allowing the European Union to open an office in Iran, and even should welcome the criticisms of its human rights conditions.

Iran Deplores Terrorist Attack on German Consulate in Afghanistan

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denounced a terrorist attack on Germany’s consulate in Afghanistan, saying the international community must make comprehensive efforts to seriously fight terrorism.

Iranian Newspapers Cover Trump’s Victory in over 150 Headlines

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 42 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines related to Trump’s victory and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Trump’s Victory: Positive and Negative Reactions in Iran

Various Iranian officials, parliamentarians, and politicians have showed reactions to the recent surprising election of Donald Trump as the new US President.

Iranian FM Holds Talks with Senior Romanian Officials

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and senior Romanian officials explored the avenues for promoting mutual cooperation between the two countries.

US Election Results Won’t Affect Iran Policies: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the results from the United States presidential election will have no impact on the Islamic Republic’s policies.

US Must Fulfil JCPOA Commitments: Iran’s FM Says after Trump Victory

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said no matter who the United States’ president is, Washington has to carry out its commitments under the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Global Markets Plunge as Republican Donald Trump Gains A Path To US Presidency

Markets around the world are beginning to price in a Donald Trump victory, as the Republican nominee’s path to the presidency becomes more likely by the hour.

Polls Open in US Presidential Race

American voters are heading to polling stations to choose between two starkly different candidates, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton, in one of the most divisive presidential races in US history.

Syria, Yemen Victims of Political Game of ‘Angry’ States: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif deplored certain “angry” countries in the region for making the people of Syria and Yemen pay the price for their political games.

World Regards Saudis as Oil-Rich Bedouins: Report

A Saudi daily has published an article complaining about the image western media have sketched of Arabs as being rich Bedouins with oil barrels piled outside their tents.

Iran Can Reach African Markets via Lebanon: Trade Official

A senior Iranian trade official says that Iran can reach African markets through Lebanon as the country affects all economic activities in Africa.

Iran, Lebanon Share Common Opportunities, Challenges: Zarif

Iran has expressed hopes that the Saudis stop their narrow-minded policies and start helping with the fight to rid the region of Takfiri terrorism.

Iran’s Zarif, Lebanon’s Aoun Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

Iran’s Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Lebanon’s newly-elected President Michel Aoun in Beirut, becoming the first foreign minister to meet with the Lebanese head of state.

Iran Stands against Spread of Instability in Mideast: Defense Minister

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic is standing against any force spreading instability in the Middle East.

ISIS Leader Escapes from Mosul along with 150 Families Used as Human Shield

The Iraqi armed forces press service announced on Monday the ISIS leader has fled the Iraqi city of Mosul in the course of the operation to liberate the city.

Leader’s Military Aide Warns Iraqi Kurdistan against Cooperation with Iran’s Enemies

A top military aide to Iran’s Leader warned officials of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, especially the Barzanis, against cooperation with Iran's enemies and terrorists.

Iraq Forces Retake Key Town on Mosul Southern Front

Iraqi forces retook a key town from Daesh (ISIL) Monday, a crucial objective on the southern front of the offensive to wrest back the city of Mosul.

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.

Iran’s Zarif Hold Talks with Swedish Deputy FM in Tehran

Annika Söder, the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday in Tehran.

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