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ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Escapes Mosul Airstrike Minutes ahead of Attack

ISIS leader Abubakr al-Baghdadi has reportedly escaped an airstrike in the Iraqi city of Mosul, which is under the fire of Iraqi troops in the Liberating Mosul Operation.

ISIS Cuts Off People’s Access to Internet in Mosul

Members of the ISIS terrorist group has cut off internet connection in the Iraqi city of Mosul, as Iraqi army and popular forces have started an operation to take back the city.

Ivory Coast Sees Iran as “Key Partner” in Energy

Foreign Minister of Ivory Coast Abdullah Albert Toikeusse Mabri expressed the West African country’s willingness to develop partnership with Iran in the energy industry.

ISIS Urges Its Elements to Withdraw from Mosul

Amid the ongoing operation by the Iraqi army and popular forces to retake the northern Iraqi city of Mosul from the ISIS terrorist group, the Takfiri [extremist] elements have been urged to leave the city as soon as possible.

Time Has Come for Victory in Mosul: Iraqi PM

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced the start of operations to liberate the town of Mosul from Daesh terrorists.

Saudi-Led Coalition Claims It ‘Wrongly Targeted’ Yemen Funeral

The Saudi-led coalition battling Houthis in Yemen said Saturday that one of its warplanes had "wrongly targeted" a funeral in the capital Sana'a, killing more than 140 people, and announced disciplinary proceedings.

Suicide Bombing in Northern Baghdad Kills 35

Suicide bombing targeting a funeral gathering in northern Baghdad Saturday killed at least 35 people and left another 63 wounded, Iraqi police and hospital officials said.

Nigerian President under Fire for Saying His Wife ‘Belongs in Kitchen’

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been widely criticised for saying his wife, Aisha, belongs in his kitchen and living room, in response to the first lady’s public criticism of the president’s appointments.

Iran Agrees to Attend Syria Talks in Lausanne after Conditions Accepted

Iran accepted an invitation to partake in a meeting in Switzerland for talks on the settlement of crisis in Syria after parties to the meeting agreed to some of the conditions set by Tehran for its involvement in the talks.

Al Saud Bans Its Citizens from Visiting Iran and 5 Other States

The government of Saudi Arabia has announced a ban that prevents Saudi citizens from visiting six countries. The decision was made by the Directorate General...

Israel Sole Obstacle to Nuclear-Free Middle East: Iran’s UN Envoy

Iran’s envoy to the United Nations slammed the Israeli regime as the only obstacle in the way of establishment of a nuclear weapon free Middle East.

Morocco Appoints Ambassador to Iran after 7 Years

Morocco has appointed an ambassador to Tehran in a sign of improvement in political relations between the two countries after almost seven years of estrangement.

Saudis Asked Syria to Cut Ties with Iran If It Wants Riyadh’s Support: Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says Saudi Arabia was prepared to back Syria if it broke all relations with Iran.

Iranian FM to Attend Syria Talks in Lausanne

Despite earlier reports, Iran has announced that it will send its foreign minister to the upcoming talks in Lausanne on the Syrian crisis.

Nigeria Calls for Closer Cooperation with Iran in Mining Sector

Nigerian Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development Abubakar Bawa Bwari called for closer ties with Iran in various areas of mining industry.

US and Saudi Arabia Agree on Allowing ISIS Fighters to Escape Mosul

Based on a deal with Washington, Saudi forces will allow ISIS terrorists to safely retreat from Mosul before the Iraqi city is stormed by US-backed forces, a military source has revealed.

Iran Condemns Attacks against Ashura Mourners in Nigeria and Afghanistan

Iran has denounced the recent attacks on Nigerian and Afghan mourners commemorating Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shiite imam.

Iranian and Russian FMs Agree on Syria Diplomatic Push

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have agreed on the importance of launching new international efforts aimed at ending the conflict in Syria.

Saudi King Salman Calls Off Royal Family’s Financial Grants

Sources say the Saudi King is cancelling Saudi princes’ financial grants and cutting their salaries as part of the country’s austerity plans.

US, Israel behind Massacre of Civilians in Yemeni Capital: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh condemned the recent massacre of civilians in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a by the Saudi regime and said the US and Israeli regimes were behind the attack.

President: Iran Ready to Participate in Sri Lanka’s Development Projects

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered help to Sri Lanka to carry out projects for development of the South Asian nation.

Trump’s Scandal Widely Covered by Iranian Newspapers

The obscene sexual remarks by US Presidential candidate Donald Trump, which were caught on tape in 2005 and led to a scandal for him...

Poland Builds Solar-Powered Bike Path that Glows a Ghostly Blue

Poland—home to some of the most bike-friendly cities in the world—unveiled a gorgeous, glowing bike path near Lidzbark Warminski in the Mazury region last week to help night-time cyclists get from A to B.

US, Israel Complicit in Saudi Carnage in Sana’a: IRGC[:ar]US, Israel complicit in Saudi carnage in Sana’a: IRGC

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has censured the recent Saudi airstrike on a funeral gathering in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a, saying the criminal act was a joint plot hatched by the United States, the Israeli regime and Saudi Arabia. [:ar]Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has censured the recent Saudi airstrike on a funeral gathering in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a, saying the criminal act was a joint plot hatched by the United States, the Israeli regime and Saudi Arabia.

President Calls for Closer Strategic Ties with China after JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined that the Islamic Republic and China should use the opportunities created after the July 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), to boost their ties in all areas.

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