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Iran Defeats Japan to Claim 12th Title at AFC Futsal Championship (+Video)

The Iran men’s national futsal team has been crowned the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal Championship’s ultimate winners for the 12th time.

Syria Teaches Israel a Lesson by Shooting Down Its Jet: Iran

Iran’s top security official Shamkhani says Syria’s shoot-down of the Israeli jet fighter in the Golan Heights made the Tel Aviv regime realize that the era of hit-and-run is over.

Iran Expresses Sympathy over Hong Kong Bus Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over a fatal bus crash in Hong Kong, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Iran, Uzbekistan Stress Closer Cooperation on All Fronts

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov, who is in Tehran heading a delegation.

Iran President’s Office Denies Reports of Secret Meeting with US Lawmakers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's Office has denied the allegation that he had secret meetings with some US legislators back in 2013.

US Bases in Mideast within Range of Iran Missiles: Top General

Iran has managed to promote its military capabilities in spite of the US sanctions, and is now capable enough of targeting America’s bases in the region, said the IRGC Lieutenant Commander Brigadier General Hossein Salami.

Iran FM, Houthi Spokesman Discuss Yemen Crisis in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Mohammad Abdulsalam, the spokesman for Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement, have held talks in Tehran.

Iran Vehemently Rejects Israel’s Baseless Claims

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has categorically rejected the “baseless” claims raised by the Tel Aviv regime about the flight of an Iranian drone in Golan Heights and Tehran’s role in the shoot-down of an Israeli jet fighter.

Terrorist Attack on Libyan Mosque Kills 2, Wounds 75 (+Video)

At least two people have been killed and scores wounded after a twin-bombing struck a mosque in the Majouri district of Benghazi on Friday.

Syria’s Air Defence Shoots Down at Least One Israeli Jet Fighter

The Syrian air defence on Saturday shot down an Israeli F-16 jet fighter in response to the Tel Aviv regime’s act of aggression against the Syrian territory.

US Moving towards Ruining Int’l Treaties, Humanity: Iran

Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran says the incumbent US administration is moving towards ruining international treaties and humanity.

PyeongChang Olympics Organizers Apologize to Iranian Athletes

The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games has extended official apology to Iranian olympians over its decision to exclude them from Samsung Electronics’ welcoming pack.

Iranian, British Diplomats Hold Talks in Paris

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister in Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has held talks with a number of European officials on the sidelines of the Euromoney Iran Conference 2018 in Paris. 

Iran, Turkey Call for Promotion of Ties to Strategic Level

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have called for expansion of Tehran-Ankara bilateral ties to a strategic level to tackle regional problems.

Iran May Ban Import of Samsung Products after Olympics Controversy

Iran has urged the Samsung Electronics to immediately apologize over its decision to deny Iranian athletes the free smartphones given as a gift to all Olympics athletes, otherwise the country may ban the import of all Samsung phones.

Iran Summons S. Korea Ambassador over Samsung’s ‘Immoral’ Move

The South Korean ambassador has been summoned to the Iranian foreign ministry over Samsung’s “immoral” decision to exclude Iranian athletes at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games from receiving its special gift under the pretext of international sanctions on Tehran.

Iran Dismisses Bahrain’s Baseless, False Claims

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically rejected as baseless the latest anti-Iran claims raised by Bahrain’s Interior Ministry.

Turkey Gives Iran Assurance Afrin Operation Is Temporary

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has assured Iran’s president that his country’s military operation in northern Syria is a temporary one and Turkey does not have its eye on Syria’s territory.

Iranian, French Diplomats Call for Expansion of Ties

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and Secretary-General of France's Foreign Ministry Maurice Gourdault-Montagne sat for talks over bilateral and international issues.

Iranian, Turkish FMs Discuss Regional Developments in Tehran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu discussed issues of mutual interest in a Wednesday meeting in Tehran.

Israel to Suffer Heavy Defeat in Case of Attack on Gaza: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi slammed Israel’s threat of a new war on Gaza as part of a psychological warfare in harmony with Saudi Arabia, saying the Zionist regime will have to face a resounding defeat in case of a military action against Palestine.

Turkish FM to Visit Tehran on Wednesday

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu is set to arrive in Iran later on Wednesday to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.

US Dream of Dividing Syria Will Never Come True: Iran Leader’s Aide

Ali Akbar Velayati, a top international advisor to Iran’s Leader, says the US is seeking to divide Syria as a prelude to establish and recognize an independent state in the Kurdish-populated area of the eastern bank of the Euphrates.

Iran, Singapore Discuss Removal of Banking Problems

The fourth session of Iran-Singapore political advisory committee was held in Tehran on Tuesday with the two sides agreeing to boost ties, especially in economic spheres.

Key to Thaw in Iran-US Relations in Washington’s Hands: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the key to a détente in Iran-US relations is in the hands of Washington and the currently severed relations between the two sides would change only if the US stops exerting pressure on and making threats against Iran.

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