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Iran to Use Qatar, Instead of UAE, as Its Hawala Trade Hub

Iran will use Qatar to facilitate payment orders in foreign currencies, phasing out such operations in Dubai where restrictions imposed by the UAE government are making financial transactions difficult.

Female Professor Bravely Defends “Persian” Gulf in Defiance of Dubai Officials

The news of an Iranian professor’s brave and praiseworthy defence of the original identity of the Persian Gulf in a conference in the UAE has gone viral in the social media.

Iran, Pakistan Navies to Hold Joint Drills

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi has expressed hope that Iran and Pakistan navies could hold joint drills during the current Iranian calendar year.

Era of Hegemonic Influence Long Gone: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the era of zero sum games is long gone.

US, Allies Not Allowed to Play Role in Syria Peace Talks: Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the US and its allies cannot be part of the international process to end the Syria crisis.

Iran, Belgium Urge All Parties to Remain Committed to JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in New York to attend the High-Level Meeting on Peace-building and Sustaining Peace, has held talks with his Belgian counterpart Didier Reynders.

“US Attacks Have No Effect on Syria’s Political Developments”

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister in political affairs, says the US-led coalition’s recent attacks on Syria have had no impact on the country's field, military and political developments.

Armenian PM Resigns Six Days after Taking Office

Armenia’s newly-elected Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan has tendered his resignation only six days after taking office amid widespread protests across the country.

Iran Assumes Presidency of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) 2018 kicked off in Tehran, marking the greatest military conference in Iran’s history.

Iran Condemns Recent Saudi Attacks on Civilians in Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly censured the recent attacks by Saudi Arabia on civilian targets in various Yemeni cities, particularly the brutal attack on a wedding ceremony in Hajjah province.

“Merkel, Macron’s Efforts to Keep US in Iran Nuclear Deal Misguided”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at France and Germany over their wrong efforts to appease US President Donald Trump by putting Tehran under pressure.

Iran Strongly Denounces Kabul Terrorist Blast

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the latest terrorist attack in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, as “a criminal and inhumane” move.

Iran Ready to Teach Russian as Foreign Language at Schools

Iran’s Minister of Education Mohammad Bat’haei says the country is prepared to add Russian to the language learning curriculum of Iranian schools if Persian language is offered to pupils in the Russian Federation as well.

Dozens Killed, Wounded in Latest Suicide Blast in Kabul

At least 52 people were killed and 112 others injured after a suicide bomber detonated explosives in a crowd gathered outside a voter and ID registration centre in western Kabul on Sunday.

Iran, Zanzibar Call for Expansion of Ties

The Chairman of Iran-Zanzibar Parliamentary Friendship Group and the Minister of Constitutional and Legal Affairs of the semi-autonomous region of Tanzania have called for promotion of relations between the two sides.

“Qatar May Use Iran’s Kish Island for 2022 FIFA World Cup”

Iran’s Sports Minister Massoud Soltanifar says Qatar can use the facilities of Kish Island in southern Iran for hosting the national teams competing in the football world cup in 2022.

Iran Prepared to Help Syria in Post-War Reconstruction: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to help Syria with the reconstruction of the war-ravaged country.

“Iran-Iraq Ties Not to Be Affected by US Mischievous Interference”

Iranian Minister of Defence Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the relations between Iran and Iraq are so deep and strong that won’t be severed by US troublesome meddling.

Iran, UN Discuss Resolution of Syria Crisis in Tehran

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister, and Staffan de Mistura, the UN’s Special Envoy for Syria, have sat for talks in Tehran.

Number of Beheadings in Saudi Arabia Rises by 70%

Amid mounting criticism of Saudi Arabia over its human rights record, a new report by a nonprofit organization shows that the number of beheadings in the kingdom during the first quarter of 2018 rose by over 70 percent compared to the same period last year.

Iran Vows “Stunning” Response to Return of US Sanctions

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country is ready to give an “stunning” response to a possible return of unilateral US sanctions on Iran, expressing hope the US administration will “come to its senses”.

Iran FM, UNGA Chief Discuss Dust Pollution

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the current president of the UN General Assembly have sat down for talks in New York.

Israel to Be Annihilated in Case of Aggression against Iran: IRGC

The lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) cautioned the Israeli regime against its “annihilation” in case of any aggression against the Islamic Republic, saying that Israeli airbases are within the reach of Iranian strikes.

Tehran to Host Biggest Int’l Military Symposium Next Week

The Iranian capital Tehran is set to host the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), the biggest of its kind in the country’s history.

“Big Mistake to Think Iran Will Stay in Nuclear Deal under Any Conditions”

In a Thursday meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Marie Eriksen Soreid in Oslo, Araqchi said the future of the Iran nuclear deal as a great achievement in international diplomacy is threatened by challenges and obstacles created by the Trump administration.

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