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France’s Exports to Iran at Five-Year High

A new report indicates the volume of France’s exports to Iran in the first nine months of this year has set a new record over the past five years.

Saudi Arabia Bullying Small Mideast Countries: Qatar FM

Qatar’s Foreign Minister says Lebanon is just the latest target in a Saudi campaign of intimidation that risks destabilising the Middle East.

Israeli Ex-DM “Proud” of Killing Highest Number of Palestinians

The Israeli regime’s former defence minister Moshe Ya'alon, who was in office from 2002 to 2005, says he is “proud” of being the official that killed the most Palestinians.

“Hariri First Lured into Visiting Saudi Arabia, Then Abducted”

A Saudi activist and whistle-blower has revealed new details of the suspicious resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri during his visit to Saudi Arabia.

Iran Invites Sheikh of Al-Azhar to Attend Islamic Unity Conference

The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially invited Ahmed el-Tayeb, the Sheikh of al-Azhar, to take part in the 31st International Islamic Unity Conference (IUC) due to be held in Tehran in early December.

“Iran’s Market Should Not Be Possessed by France”

A conservative news website says Iran should not allow France to possess the Islamic Republic’s market and send in goods which are already produced by Iran.

Myanmar Leader Defeats Trump to Win Islamophobia Award

Aung San Suu Kyi, the foreign minister and de facto leader of Myanmar, has been named the 2017 International Islamophobe of the Year for her country’s atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Joint Fight against Terror

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan Mohammad Mohaqiq have discussed issues of mutual interest in the Iranian capital.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Presidents to Meet Once in Every 15 Days

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says the presidents of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have decided to meet each other once in every 15 days or a month.

“EU Must Take Tougher Stances on MKO Terrorists”

The EU is expected to adopt a decisive stance on members of the anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), Iran’s interior minister stressed, referring to remnants of the notorious group living in Europe as “dangerous terrorists” with blood of Iranians on their hands.

Popular Forces in Iraq, Lebanon Inspired by Iran’s Basij: IRGC Chief

The IRGC Chief-Commander has hailed the role played by popular forces in the recent regional victories against terrorists, saying armed resistance cells are being established across the Middle East under the inspiration of Iran’s Basij.

Iran FM, Qatari Minister Call for Promotion of Business Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Qatar's Economy Minister Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al-Thani have discussed Tehran-Doha business relations in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran Vows to Boost Range of Missiles If Europe Turns into Threat

An Iranian top commander has warned that the Islamic Republic will increase the range of its missiles to more than 2,000 km if it finds Europe has turned into a threat to the country.

Iran Rejects US Accusation of Breaching UNSC Resolutions on Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the US accusation that Tehran violated the UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen, describing the allegations as ‘politically-motivated’.

Iran Ready to Help Reconstruct Syria: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will continue to stand by the Syrian nation and government in their fight against terrorism and is ready to actively participle in the reconstruction projects in the war-torn country.

Iran’s Zarif, EP Diplomat Discuss Expansion of Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Head of European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Iran (D-IR), Janusz Lewandowski, have exchanged views on issues of mutual interests in a meeting in Tehran.

“US Revives Beirut Bombing Lawsuit to Tarnish Iran’s Image”

An Iranian lawmaker says the US seeks to create a negative impression against Iran by reviving a legal case dating back to 35 years ago.

23,000 Children Die in Yemen Due to Preventable Causes: UNICEF

The latest report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) indicates that at least 23,000 newborn Yemeni children have died of preventable causes in 2016.

“Macron Should Recall France’s Arming of Saddam against Iran”

An Iranian commentator says French President Emmanuel Macron, who is calling for further transparency on Iran’s defensive program, has forgotten that his country armed Iraq’s Saddam Hussein in war against Iran.

Iran FM Blasts “Cowardly” Mosque Attack in Egypt

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly denounced Friday’s deadly mosque attack in Egypt.

Iran Urges Bin Salman to Think about Fate of Regional Dictators

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the recent anti-Iran remarks by Saudi crown prince, saying he’d better think about what happened to other regional dictators.

Iran Condemns Egypt Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a deadly terrorist attack in the Egyptian city of Arish, which killed and wounded hundreds of people on Friday morning.

“Myanmar Calls Rohingyas Illegal Immigrants to Deny Their Rights”

Masud Bin Momen, the ambassador of Bangladesh to the United Nations, has discussed the plight of Rohingya Muslims who have been fleeing violence and oppression in Myanmar and headed to Bangladesh in recent months.

“US, Allies Outraged by ISIS Defeat in Syria”

A political commentator says sponsors of ISIS are furious that the terrorist group’s domination in Syria has come to an end.

Afghan Politician Accuses Kabul of Provoking Sectarian Rifts

An Afghan politician says the Kabul government is trying to instigate ethnic and sectarian divisions in the country.

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