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Trump Thanks Iran for Not Downing Manned Aircraft

US President Donald Trump has thanked Iran for refraining from downing a manned US plane alongside the spy drone it shot down on Thursday.

Iran to Take Legal Action against US Drone Encroachment: VP

Iran’s Vice President for Legal Affairs says the US move to send a spy drone to the airspace of Iran is a violation of international law, and a legal action will be taken in this regard.

Iranian Official Warns Arabs against Hosting US Bases

A top aide to Iran’s parliament speaker has lashed out at Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain for threatening regional security by allowing the US to use their territories for espionage, warning them of damages from a “self-inflicted fire”.

Iran Threatens to Boycott Asian Boxing Games over Persian Gulf’s Name

Iran’s Boxing Federation is threatening to boycott the upcoming schoolboys championships in Kuwait if the Asian Boxing Confederation would not use the one and real name of the ‘Persian Gulf’ in its official website.

Exclusive: Leaked Audio Shows Saudi-MKO Collusion over Tanker Attacks

A leaked audio of a phone conversation between two members of the anti-Iran terrorist group, the Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization, reveals Saudi Arabia has colluded with the MKO elements to frame Iran for the recent tanker attacks in the Persian Gulf.

Iran Summons UAE Envoy over US Drone’s Intrusion

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the chargé d'affaires of the United Arab Emirates to express Tehran's strong protest at the incursion of a US spy drone into the Iranian airspace, which had taken off from a US base in the UAE.

US to Go Up in Flames If Makes Military Mistake: Iran

A senior Iranian commander has warned Washington against taking any military action against the Islamic Republic, saying the US forces will go up in flames if they take such an action.

Iran Will Never Allow US to Invade Its Territory: Foreign Ministry

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says regardless of any decision adopted by the US, the Islamic Republic of Iran will never allow Washington to invade its borders.

Why Iran Leader Replied to Obama’s Letter, but Not to Trump’s

Different reactions of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to calls for talks by two US presidents reveal the great importance that the Islamic Republic attaches to mutual respect and independence, writes Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran.

Iran Releases First Photos of Downed US Drone’s Debris

Iran has released the first photos of the debris of a US spy drone which was shot down in southern Iran after incursion into the Iranian airspace.

Turkey Says Ready to Boost Business Ties with Iran

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu says his country is prepared to enhance its all-out relations with Iran in various political, economic, and cultural areas.

Trump Cancels ‘Imminent’ Attack on Iran, Says Not after War

Iran has denied reports that US President Donald Trump has sent a message to Tehran through Oman overnight to say he is not after a war with Iran, and seeks dialogue.

Iran Not after War with US, Swiss Envoy Told

Swiss ambassador to Tehran, whose country represents the US interests in the Islamic Republic, has been invited to the Iranian Foreign Ministry to receive an official note regarding the recent incursion of a US spy drone into the Iranian airspace.

Iran Protests US Intrusion, Warns against ‘Unconsidered’ Moves

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has strongly protested the US administration over an American spy drone's incursion into the Iranian airspace in an emergency phone call with the Swiss envoy in Tehran.

Downing of Spy Drone Clear Message to US: IRGC Commander

The commander of Iran’s Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that the force’s downing of a US spy drone over the southern parts of the country is a “clear message” that Tehran, while not seeking war, is completely ready to fight one.

Iran Downs US’ Spy Drone in Persian Gulf: Report

There are reports that the air defence of Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force has shot down a US RQ-4 drone close to the Iranian province of Hormozgan in Persian Gulf shores.

Purchase of Iran’s Oil Not Guaranteed by Europe: Minister

Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has said that the European states have not still guaranteed the purchase of Iranian oil amid the US sanctions on the Islamic Republic’s oil industry.

Turkish FM to Visit Iran’s Isfahan Thursday

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu will travel to Iran on Thursday within the framework of regular political consultations between Tehran and Ankara, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said.

War Will Not Break Out Between US, Iran: Top Security Official

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council says there will not be any military confrontation between Iran and the United States.

UK to Pay $1.6bn in Damages to Iran’s Bank Mellat

The UK government has reached an agreement with Bank Mellat to settle a $1.6-billion damages claim brought by the Iranian bank after 10 years of negotiations.

Iran DM Rejects US Video of Oil Tankers as ‘Undocumented’

Iran’s defence minister has dismissed as “undocumented” a video released by the US military which allegedly shows an Iranian boat removing what the US calls “a mine” from the two oil tankers recently hit by explosions in the Sea of Oman.

Selling Oil Today More Difficult than in Wartime: Iran

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says today's conditions are harder than those of the wartime, because at the time of war Iran did not have problem in oil exports.

Tehran, Kabul Underline Joint Fight against Terror

Senior Iranian and Afghan national security officials discussed ways to ensure sustainable security in Afghanistan at a meeting in Russia, with both urging coordinated efforts to tackle terrorism.

IRGC Chief Rejects US’ ‘Lies’ about Oil Tanker Attacks

Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami has dismissed the anti-Iran accusations levelled by the US regarding the recent oil tanker attacks in the Sea of Oman, saying that Americans are accustomed to telling such lies.

Saudi Arabia Halts Umrah Visa Services

Saudi Arabia has reportedly suspended the visa program for Umrah (minor Hajj) pilgrimage.

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