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Iran Releases Two Australians, Will Free Russian Journo Soon

Iran has released British-Australian woman Jolie King and her Australian boyfriend, Mark Firkin, after dropping all charges against them, Canberra confirmed Saturday.

Iran Set to Boost Tourism Ties with Tajikistan

Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts says Iran is seeking to further expand its tourism relations with Tajikistan as tourism ties among regional countries bring them closer together.

Iran Raps France’s ‘Meddlesome’ Remarks on Iranian National

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mouavi has dismissed “interventionist” remarks by his French counterpart regarding Fariba Adelkhah, an Iranian national currently serving term in prison.

Tehran to Sue US at ICJ for Denying Visa to Iranian Staff

Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs says Iran has requested that the US’ refusal to grant visa to Iranian staff be referred to the International Court of Justice.

Iran’s Reaction to Scattered Unrest in Iraqi Cities

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has released a statement in reaction to the recent scattered unrest in some Iraqi cities, and issued a travel advice for Iranian Arba'een pilgrims.

Iranian Artwork on Display at French Institute of Muslim Civilisation

The Tree of Life, a conceptual work of art created by two Iranian artists, is on display at the French Institute of Muslim Civilisation (IFCM) in Lyon.

Iran Urges Germany to Stop Supporting Israel

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has slammed a statement by a spokesperson for the German Federal Foreign Office in support of Israel.

Iran Condemns NATO Chief’s ‘Meddlesome’ Comments

Iran has condemned the interventionist comments and accusations by the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg regarding the Islamic Republic’s peaceful nuclear program and missile defence capabilities.

Iran, Austria Clinch Tourism Cooperation Deal

Iran and Austria recently signed a protocol on tourism cooperation to further boost the industry in both countries.

US Policy of Maximum Pressure against Iran Failed: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the recent developments in New York indicated that the US policy of maximum pressure against Iran has failed.

Rouhani Blames Trump for Failure of Talks in New York

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the White House and US President Donald Trump are to blame for the failure of recent negotiations, mediated by France, in New York.

Fate of 2020 US Election Depends on Public Health Insurance

The Obamacare is the most comprehensive law of the US since Social Security Act effective in 1935. The law was passed to guarantee the quality of health insurances and reduce the number of uninsured people, and now it seems to have a key role on the fate of the country’s 2020 election.

Tehran Has No Problem Talking to Saudis: Oil Minister

Iran’s oil minister says Tehran has no problem talking to Riyadh officials, and a meeting with his Saudi counterpart during an ongoing event in Moscow is not unlikely.

Iran Urges Resolution of Regional Woes through Dialogue

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said regional problems should be resolved through dialogue and political means.

War on Terror Needs Global Resolve: Iran DM

Iran’s defence minister has underlined the need for global determination to combat terrorism, saying the terrorism phenomenon does not know any boundaries.

Iran Congratulates PRC on 70th Anniversary

Senior Iranian officials, including President Hassan Rouhani, have sent messages of congratulations to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the 70th anniversary of its founding.

General Soleimani Reveals Untold Facts of 2006 Lebanon War

After 20 years, for the first time since being appointed as the Chief Commander of Quds brigade, General Soleimani was interviewed by Khamenei.ir. The following is the first part of the interview:

Iranian, Russian Presidents Discuss JCPOA, Hormuz Peace Plan

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart have held talks on a range of issues in Yerevan, from the 2015 nuclear deal to a new Iranian initiative for peace in the Persian Gulf.

Repercussions of Riyadh’s Definite Defeat in Yemen Invasion

Saudi Arabia along with its allies, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Sudan, Egypt and Morocco, began an all-out aerial campaign against Yemen called “Decisive Storm” in 2015. But it has brought nothing but a definite failure for the Saudi regime.

Iran President Declines to Take Trump’s Call Arranged by Macron

In New York, President Hassan Rouhani of Iran refused to engage in a phone conversation with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, which had been secretly arranged by French President Emmanuel Macron, leaving Trump waiting on the line, US media reports say.

IRGC Providing ‘Advisory’ Aid to Yemen, Not Missiles: Top General

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said the country’s military officers are only offering advisory assistance to popular forces in Yemen, rejecting reports that Tehran has supplied missiles to the impoverished Arab country.

CIA Agent Sentenced to Death: Iran’s Judiciary

Iranian Judiciary Spokesman Gholam-Hossein Esmaeili says the country has sentenced an agent working for the US spy agency CIA to death, and given prison terms to three others spying for the US.

Iran Ready to Export Engineering Services to Armenia

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Armen Sarkissian in the city of Yerevan.

Iran Says US’ Irresponsibility No Excuse for EU’s Failure on JCPOA

The Iranian president has reminded the European leaders that they could not justify failing to honour the 2015 nuclear deal just by mentioning the US’ lawless behaviour, spokesperson for the Iranian administration said.

Iran to Join EAEU in Weeks: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country will officially join the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) on October 27, marking the Islamic Republic’s first membership in a regional economic union.

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