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Palestine, Israel Reach Ceasefire Agreement

Palestine says a ceasefire agreement has been reached with Israel, after 25 people were killed in three days of Israeli attacks on the besieged Gaza enclave, which were responded to with homemade rockets from Palestinian groups.

‘US to Issue Conditional Waivers for Iraq to Maintain Business with Iran’

Iran’s Ambassador to London says the US will grant waivers to Iraq for economic cooperation with the Islamic Republic if Baghdad signs an oil deal with the US.

US Sending Aircraft Carrier, Bomber to Mideast in ‘Message to Iran’

The US national security advisor says the country is sending an aircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East in order to send a "clear" message to Iran.

Iran Strongly Condemns Israeli Attacks on Gaza Civilians

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's "brutal" attack on the Gaza Strip in the occupied Palestine, which resulted in the martyrdom and injury of dozens of Palestinian citizens, including women and children.

Brazil Says Ready to Help Iran in Face of US Sanctions

The Brazilian ambassador to Iran says the US’ anti-Iran sanctions are cowardly and, if necessary, Tehran can count on Brazil in this regard.

CNN Report Proves Zarif Right about Division within Trump Team

A recent report by CNN shows Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was right when he said there is a rift between Donald Trump and members of his administration on waging war against Iran.

‘Iraq Foils Major Plot to Reorganise ISIS Militants’

The Iraqi intelligence forces have thwarted a major plan by the ISIS terrorists to regroup in the Arab country, a media report says.

Iran Opens Its First Underwater Restaurant

A group of Iranian experts have built the country's first undersea restaurant on Kish Island, which is one of the biggest of its kind in the world.

Tehran, Bishkek Hold 4th Round of Political Talks

The fourth round of political consultations between Iran and Kyrgyzstan was held in Tehran on Saturday, in the presence of Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and his Kyrgyz counterpart Nuran Niazaliyev.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan Discuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Nuran Niazaliyev have discussed promotion of ties in Tehran.

‘US Committing Genocide by Putting Maximum Pressure on Iran’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Trump administration is legally guilty of conspiring to commit genocide in Iran through their “maximum pressure” policy.

Blackwater Begins Training ISIS Terrorists in Iraq: Lebanese Paper

The notorious US security firm Blackwater has begun training members of the ISIS terrorist group in Iraq, a new report says.

Iran to Host First International Gastronomy Festival

Iran is to hold the first International Gastronomy Festival with the main goal of bringing various countries and nations closer together through the means of food, said the director of the festival, Jalal Zokaee.

US Seeking to Devaluate Iranian Currency: Rouhani

Iran’s president says the United States wants to have the Iranian currency devalued in order to achieve its illegitimate objectives.

Iran-US War Not Imminent, but ‘Accidents’ Possible: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismisses the likelihood of a war between Iran and the United States but says certain "accidents" might ignite a military confrontation.

US Trying to Get Its Hands on Venezuela’s Oil: Iran

Iran’s parliament speaker says the United States seeks to get its hands on Venezuela’s oil riches by creating instability in the country.

US Renews Nuclear Waivers Vital to Iran Deal Survival

John Bolton and his hawkish team in the Trump administration have reportedly failed to convince the president to stop issuing waivers for Iran’s nuclear cooperation with the world, which could practically kill the JCPOA and force Iran into leaving it.

‘Bahrain Must Know Its Place Before Threatening Iran’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has downplayed the Bahraini foreign minister’s seemingly threatening remarks that Iran will not be allowed to close the Strait of Hormuz even for a single day.

Bahraini FM Claims Shutting Hormuz Strait ‘Self-Choking’ for Iran

Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa claims Iran will not be allowed to shut the strategic Strait of Hormuz even for one day, warning that if it closes the corridor, it means it is “walking towards the abyss”.

Iran Strongly Condemns US’ Coup Attempt in Venezuela

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic strongly condemns the US’ attempt to stage a coup or take any military action in Venezuela, and the remarks made by American officials with the aim of provoking riot and violence in the country.

Iran’s Cooperation Warded Off Disintegration of Iraq: DM

Iran’s defence minister says if it weren’t for Iran’s cooperation, Iraq would have been disintegrated by ill-wishers and enemies of peace and security.

Zarif’s Visit to N Korea Sends Clear Message to US: Analyst

A senior expert says the upcoming visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to North Korea is to send this clear message to the US that if Washington decides to exert more pressure on Iran, the Islamic Republic will show more resistance and get closer to the US’ opponents.

Iran’s SATMA, EU’s INSTEX to Do First Transaction Soon

Iran’s special financial channel for trade with European countries under the US sanctions known as SATMA, and its European counterpart INSTEX are ready to do their first transaction in coordination with banks of the two sides.

Iran Says Will Never Sit for New Round of Talks under Pressure

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the American officials are exerting further pressure on Iran to force it into sitting for a new round of talks to achieve what they deem to be a better nuclear deal, but Iran would never do so under pressure.

Iran Warns OPEC May Collapse If Members Use Oil as Weapon

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says a US bid to cut Iran’s oil exports to zero is a “pious hope,” warning countries using oil as a weapon about repercussions of further volatility in the global market.

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