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Swedish National Speaks of Move to Get Imam Hussein Known Worldwide
A Swedish national who serves food and drink to mourners heading to Karbala says Arba’een pilgrimage can help get Imam Hussein and his uprising known worldwide.
Trump Administration Highly Skilled at Looting Mideast: Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the new US administration is highly skilled in looting the resources of countries in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia.
Iran FM, Tajikistan President Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with the Republic of Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon in the Tajik capital of Dushanbe.
Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen Civilians
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the most recent airstrikes by Saudi fighter jets on residential areas of Yemen, which left dozens of innocent people killed and wounded.
“Changes in Saudi Arabia Can Be in Line with Iran’s Interests”
An Iranian political expert believes that if Iran and Saudi Arabia decide to set aside the proxy wars, then the changes in the Arab kingdom could be to the interest of Iran.
Iran Rejects Saudis’ Baseless Claims in Letter to UN’s Guterres
Iran’s UN envoy has said that Saudi Arabia’s anti-Tehran allegations are “baseless and unfounded”, while calling on the global body to pressure Riyadh to stop threatening other countries with the military action.
Iran FM in Tajikistan for High-Level Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who arrived in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on Wednesday, has met his Tajik counterpart Sirodjidin Aslov.
Iran to Fully Support, Stand by Lebanon: President Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic will always stand by Lebanon and spare no effort to help improve the country’s stability.
Saudi Princes’ Chopper Crashed When Trying to Flee: Report
Reports say Saudi Prince Mansour bin Moqren, the deputy governor of Asir province and son of a former crown prince, was trying to flee the kingdom at the time when his helicopter went down.
Iran’s FM to Travel to Central Asia Wednesday
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will head to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on Wednesday at the official invitation of the authorities of the two central Asian countries.
Enemies of Resistance Front in Weakest Position Ever: Iran Leader’s Aide
Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, hailed recent victories of the Resistance Front in the Middle East and said the enemies are currently in their weakest possible position.
Saudi Arabia’s Anti-Iran Claims in Violation of UN Charter: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has categorically rejected the anti-Tehran claims raised by Saudi officials, saying such allegations are against international laws.
‘Hariri Had No Plan for Resignation When Meeting Iran Envoy’
An Iranian analyst says the Lebanese prime minister's meeting with Iran’s Velayati only 48 hours before his resignation shows Saad Hariri was not aware of the fate awaiting him, and his later resignation in Riyadh was dictated to him.
Visits to Saudi Arabia Hazardous to Regional Health: Iran FM
Iranian foreign minister has sarcastically highlighted that most important regional developments are taking place immediately after a foreign official’s visit to the ‘belligerent’ Saudi Arabia.
Iran President Blames World Powers for Causing Rift between Muslims
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says terrorism as well as sectarian and ethnic rifts are the two main issues afflicting the Muslim world, blaming some world powers for creating and spreading such divisions.
Japan Increases Energy Imports from Iran by 94%
Japan used to be a major customer of Iran’s energy market but the country drastically reduced its energy imports during the years that Tehran was under international sanctions. However, with the removal of the sanctions, Japan has once again joined the main importers of Iran’s energy.
Former US Congresswoman in Iraq for Arba’een Walk
A former American congresswoman, known for her anti-war stances, is in Iraq to attend the Arba’een walk, where she has to travel from Najaf to Karbala on foot.
Iran FM, Pakistan Army Chief Discuss Security Ties
Pakistan's Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is in Tehran on an official visit, has held talks with Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Cooperation with Iran Helps Syria Survive Foreign Plots: Velayati
A senior advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says in light of the cooperation between Tehran and Damascus, Syria was protected from foreign conspiracies and aggressions.
Iranian Conservative Paper Officially Warned for Belligerent Headline
The conservative newspaper Kayhan has received an official warning by the body that supervises the Iranian press for its Monday headline about the next target of Yemeni missiles.
ISIS Leader Flees Iraq to Syria in Yellow Taxi: Report
The ISIS terrorist group’s leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was said to be killed earlier this year, has reportedly fled from Iraq to Syria in a yellow taxi in a bid to avoid drawing suspicion.
Iranian Cargo Ship Crashes into Island near Hong Kong
An Iranian container ship has crashed into Magazine Island in south of Hong Kong and run aground on Sunday.
Iran Raps Accusations Raised in Saudi-Led Coalition’s Statement
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically rejected the recent anti-Iran accusations raised in a statement by the Saudi-led coalition against Yemen, calling such allegations “baseless, irresponsible, damaging, and provocative.”
Iran-India-Afghanistan Cooperation Not against Pakistan: Spokesman
Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the country does not regard Iran, India and Afghanistan’s endeavor to use Iranian southeastern port of Chabahar for bilateral trade as an alliance against the country and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Hariri’s Resignation Dictated by Saudi Arabia: Hezbollah Chief
The Secretary General of the Lebanese Resistance Movement Hezbollah Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah on Sunday raised a number of questions regarding Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s surprise resignation announced from the Saudi capital, Riyadh.