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Massive Protests in Iraq over Poor Services Leave Casualties

At least four people are reportedly injured after Iraqi police fire in the air to prevent protesters from storming the main government building in Basra on the seventh day of unrest.

Erdogan: Turkey Set to Do Trade with Iran Using National Currencies

The Turkish president says his country is determined to conduct trade with Iran, Russia and China using national currencies.

Iran Leader’s Aide Describes Putin as “Logical, Brave” Politician

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is going to meet his US counterpart in Helsinki, is a logical and predictable politician unlike Donald Trump.

Britons Design Creative Trump Blimps to Protest His Visit (+Photos)

British activists and citizens made creative effigies of US President Donald Trump in the capital London to express their protest at his visit to the UK.

Trump’s Policies to Lead to Multipolar World: British Analyst

British political analyst Rodney Shakespeare says the selfish policies adopted by US President Donald Trump will undermine transatlantic relations and finally lead to a multipolar world.

Tehran Urges Paris to Stand against US’ Unilateralism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for efforts to promote cooperation with France on the regional and international issues and in countering the unilateral policies of certain countries.

Iran’s Top General to Visit Pakistan

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri is to visit Pakistan at the head of a high-ranking military delegation.

“Iran to Immediately Leave Iraq, Syria Once Their Governments Ask”

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution who is on an official visit to Moscow, said that Iran’s advisory missions in Syria and Iraq will immediately end if the two Arab countries’ governments want so.

Spanish Tourists Getting More Interested in Visiting Iran: Official

An official with Spain’s Tourism Ministry says the number of Spanish tourists visiting Iran has hit 10,000 each year, adding the Spaniards rank third after the Germans and French in visiting the Islamic Republic.

Iran Condemns Deadly Attack in Pakistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the attack on an election rally in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan which left dozens of people killed and wounded.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Joint Fight against Terrorism, Narcotics

The third meeting of the Iran-Afghanistan Security-Defence Cooperation Committee was held on Friday in Tehran.

Watching FIFA World Cup Match Only Result of Netanyahu’s Moscow Visit

A London-based pan-Arab paper says Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu who visited Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin left the country with empty hands.

Iran Delighted Thai Boys Rescued from Tham Luang Cave

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Iran is really pleased that the recent operation in Thailand led to the rescue of 12 teenagers trapped in a cave.

“NATO’s Concern over Iran’s Missile Program Completely Unfounded, Pointless”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the anti-Iran allegations raised in a statement issued at a summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Brussels.

Iran Urges Independent States to Unite against US’ Unilateralism

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi, in a meeting with Ugandan president, called for a global united front against the US’ unilateral and illegal moves.

FIFA to Sue Saudi Channel for Illegally Broadcasting World Cup

FIFA, the governing body of association football, said on Wednesday it has engaged legal counsel to take action in Saudi Arabia against television channel beoutQ, which is widely available in the kingdom, for continuing to illegally broadcast the 2018 World Cup.

“Even Democrats’ Win in Congress Won’t Settle US Issues with Iran”

A political analyst says the Democrats are likely to emerge victorious in the upcoming election of the US Congress, but even so, Iran will have the same problems with the Democrats as with the Republicans.

Iran President Send Messages to Malaysian, Indonesian Leaders

Iranian Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Massumeh Ebtekar has delivered messages by President Hassan Rouhani to the Malaysian prime minister and Indonesian president.

Deported by Germany, Afghan Asylum-Seeker Commits Suicide

The German Interior Ministry says one of 69 Afghan refugees it deported last week has committed suicide on the way back home.

Iran Gov’t under Fire for Inaction towards Netherlands’ Expulsion of Diplomats

A conservative Iranian daily has harshly criticized the Rouhani administration, particularly the Foreign Ministry, for not showing proper reaction to the Netherlands' expulsion of two Iranian diplomats.

Tehran Rejects Pompeo’s “Ridiculous” Comments on Iranian Embassies’ Activities

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as unfounded and ridiculous the latest anti-Iran accusations levelled by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Velayati Says His Visit to Moscow Not Affected by Israeli PM’s Trip

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution who is in Russia for an official visit, shrugged off the concurrent trip to Russia by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying, “Nobody cares about his words.”

Trump’s Tweet on Iranian Boats Provocative, Showing Desire for Warmongering

US President Donald Trump has rehashed its claim that Iranian speedboats have avoided conducting patrols around American vessels in the Persian Gulf during his presidency.

“Saudis Collected 3.5 Million Gold Coins from Iran Market”

An Iranian lawmaker claims the Saudis have sent agents to Iran to collect some 3.5 million gold coins from Iran and transfer them to Iraq in a bid to disrupt the Islamic Republic’s economy.

“Iran Must Form Consortium with Russia, China, India to Resist US Sanctions”

Conservative newspaper Kayhan has called on the Iranian government to stop relying on the West and form a consortium with Russia, India and China as an alternative to cope with the West’s economic pressure.

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