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Riyadh to Fund, Taliban to Protect TAPI Gas Pipeline

While Iranian officials maintain that it is unlikely the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) pipeline project becomes operational, Saudi Arabia has pledged to provide its investment and Taliban militants vowed to secure it.

Iran Not to Forgo Missiles, Deterrence Power: IRGC

A senior Iranian military commander says missiles are the country’s defence assets and the main building blocks of Iran’s deterrence power.

Trump Will Not Withdraw from Iran Nuclear Deal: Ex-Diplomat

A former Iranian diplomat believes US President Donald Trump will not withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal on May 12, 2018, and will maintain the status quo.

US Inciting Saudi Arabia to Clash with Iran: Leader

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US is trying to provoke the thoughtless Saudis into confrontation with Iran as part of a plan to get Muslim states engaged in infighting.

Iran, Turkey to Integrate Bank Cards

Following a national currency swap deal that was recently implemented, Iran and Turkey are now pursuing the integration of bank cards in a move aimed at helping the massive flow of tourists traveling between the two nations.

Iran Not to Accept Anything beyond JCPOA, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran will not accept any commitment beyond the nuclear deal it has signed with world powers.

Iran State TV to Air Documentary on US-ISIS Cooperation

The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has produced a TV documentary on Washington’s overt and covert support for the ISIS terrorist group in Iraq and Syria.

Iran Says West Trying to Distort Name of ‘Persian’ Gulf

A top Iranian official says colonialists will not live to see their dream of changing the name of “Persian Gulf” come true.

Iran VP Denies Washington Post’s Report on Her US Visits

Iran’s Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Massoumeh Ebtekar has denied having ever been to the United States since the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran, rejecting a claim raised by Washington Post.

“Europe’s Interests in Danger If It Remains Indifferent to Trump Policies”

Iran says the incumbent US administration will definitely harm Europe’s interests if it keeps silent over Trump’s policies.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Russian, Turkish Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate meetings with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and Turkey’s top diplomat Mevlut Cavusoglu in the Russian capital of Moscow on Saturday.

“N. Korean Leader Trying to Avoid Fate of Saddam, Gaddafi”

An analyst says the North Korean leader has backed down from his position fearing he might suffer the same fate that former Iraqi and Libyan leaders underwent.

Iran Welcomes Recent Détente on Korean Peninsula

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has welcomed the positive developments and de-escalation of tension on the Korean peninsula.

Sailors Missing in Persian Gulf after Heavy Storm Hits Iran’s Bushehr

A strong storm swept over the Bushehr province in southern Iran on Thursday night, preventing dozens of fishing boats from returning to the province.

Iran So Powerful that Trump Cannot Talk of War: IRGC

The lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran is so powerful these days that the US President cannot even talk of waging a war against the Islamic Republic.

Iran, China, Russia Must Adopt Common Strategy against US: Shamkhani

Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), says the adoption of a common strategy by Tehran, Beijing and Moscow to deal with US actions is inevitable.

Iranian, American Girls Play “Friendly” Football Match in Italy

While US President Donald Trump has been making threats against Iran on a daily basis, the female footballers of Iran and the US played a friendly match to show the two nations are at peace with each other.

Trump’s Remarks on Arab States Humiliation of Muslim World: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei says the US President's claim that some Muslim countries cannot survive without Washington’s help is a humiliation of Muslim countries.

Tel Aviv Pressurizing Italy into Voting for Iran Sanctions: Report

Dismayed with Italy’s opposition to Iran sanctions, the Israeli regime is exerting pressure on Rome to agree with imposing further bans on the country over its missile program and regional activities, Israeli media report.

Staffer Wounded in Attack on Iran Interests Section in US; Assailant Arrested

An individual attacking the interests section of Iran in Washington, D.C., with firearm and cold weapon was arrested by the US police after injuring a staffer.

Sponsors of Terror Seeking to Transfer Terrorists to Afghanistan: Iran

A senior Iranian official says sponsors of terrorist groups seek to trigger instability in Afghanistan and transfer to the country the remnants of defeated militants in Syria.

Iranian Handicrafts on Display at Italian Fair

A group of Iranian artisans are showcasing their handicrafts at the 82nd edition of the International Handicrafts Trade Fair, which is underway at the Fortezza da Basso, Florence.

Foreign Interference Hindering Peace Process in Syria: Zarif

Iran’s has blasted the countries meddling in Syria, saying that foreign interference has delayed restoration of peace to the Arab state.

Iranian, American Universities Sign MoU on Earthquake Studies

Dean of the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad says the Iranian university has started collaboration with the University of South Florida on earthquake studies.

“Saudi Arabia Driving Wedge between Iran, Tajikistan”

Riyadh is trying to foment discord between Iran and Tajikistan as their cold ties will create favourable conditions for Saudi Arabia to turn the Central Asian state into a breeding ground for advocates of a radical interpretation of Islam.

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