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US Officials’ Anti-Iran Stances to Destablise Mideast: Envoy

Iran’s envoy to the United Nations has slammed his American counterpart for her ‘false’ remarks about the Islamic Republic, saying the ‘hard-line and parochial positions’ adopted by US officials against Tehran could further exacerbate instability in the region.

Trump Quick to Insult Islam, Hesitant to Condemn Racist Terror: Iran

Iranian foreign minister has lashed out at US President Donald Trump for his immediate insults to Islam after the Barcelona attack, while he had kept silent on racist terrorism in his country.

Iran Vehemently Condemns Barcelona Terrorist Attacks

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced the terrorist attacks in Barcelona, offering the country’s deep condolences to the Spanish nation and government and the families of the victims.

Iran Urges US to Be Realistic about Nuclear Deal

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed the anti-Tehran remarks made by his American counterpart Heather Nauert, advising the US administration to be realistic about Iran's role in the Middle East and the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

US Annual Report on Religious Freedom ‘Unrealistic, Baseless’: Iran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected the anti-Iran allegations raised in the US annual International Religious Freedom Report, describing it as an ‘unrealistic, baseless, and biased’ report prepared to achieve certain political goals.

Russian DM Visits Iran’s Cultural Pavilion in Moscow

Russian Defence Minister has visited Iran’s cultural pavilion in Moscow on the sidelines of the International Army Games – 2017 and has been presented with a precious piece of Iranian artwork there.

Iran Condemns Suicide Blasts in Nigeria

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the recent terrorist attacks in Nigeria's Maiduguri, which killed and wounded over 100 people.

Riyadh Testing Reactions to Possible Détente with Iran

Middle East observers believe that the recent positive signals sent by Saudi Arabia on its interest in improving relations with its regional arch-rival Iran are aimed at testing the reactions.

Iran Starts Construction of Its First University in Iraq

In a ceremony on Monday, a project to build the first Iranian university in Iraq named ‘Al-Mustafa Al-Amin’ was kicked off in Kadhemein.

Iran Condemns Burkina Faso Terrorist Attacks

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced the recent deadly attacks on Aziz Istanbul restaurant in Ouagadougou, which killed and wounded 25 innocent people.

Iran Top Officer Arrives in Ankara in First-Ever Foreign Trip

Major General Mohammad-Hossein Baqeri, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, has arrived in the Turkish capital at the head of a high-ranking military and political delegation.

Iran Football Wins Case against Saudi Arabia at CAS

Iran’s Football Federation has reportedly won a major case against its Saudi counterpart after almost a year.

Iran to Avenge ISIS Killing of Mohsen Hojaji: IRGC

A top IRGC commander says Iran will take revenge against the ISIS terrorists for beheading Iranian soldier Mohsen Hojaji.

Iran Welcomes Baghdad-Erbil Talks: Spokesman

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic welcomes domestic negotiations between Baghdad and Erbil.

Mongolia Raps US Bans on Iran, Russia, N. Korea

A Mongolian official has denounced the recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran, Russia and North Korea.

Iraqi Shiite Cleric Travels to UAE on Private Jet

After an unexpected trip to Saudi Arabia, influential Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has travelled to the United Arab Emirates on a private jet.

Iran, India to Trade Goods on Mercantile Exchanges

Iran and India have clinched an agreement to trade a range of goods, tar in particular, on the mercantile exchanges of both countries.

Iran FM Congratulates Lebanon on Anniversary of Victory in 33-Day War

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has felicitated Lebanon on the anniversary of its victory in the 2006 war against the Zionist regime of Israel.

ISIS Element Burned Alive by First Wife on Wedding Night

An ISIS element has been burned to death by his first wife on the night of his marriage with another woman in Tal Afar, near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

Iran Condemns Trump’s Provocative Remarks on Venezuela

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced the recent interventionist and provocative remarks made by US President Donald Trump about Venezuela's internal developments.

Saudi Crown Prince Asks Iraq to Mediate between Tehran, Riyadh

Iraqi Interior Minister Qasim al-Araji says the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has called on Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to help ease tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s Top Officer to Visit Turkey on Rare Visit

Major General Mohammad-Hossein Baqeri is going to visit the Turkish capital on a three-day visit in the first-ever foreign trip of the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.

Iran to FIFA: Players Not Banned for Playing against Israelis

Iran Football Federation, in a letter to FIFA, has stressed that the two players who appeared in a football match against an Israeli team have not been dropped from the Iranian national football team.

Qatar Refuses to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Iranians

While Tehran has remained Doha’s close ally amid the ongoing crisis in the Arab country’s relations with Saudi Arabia and a number of other states, Qatari officials have not included Iran in a list of 80 countries whose citizens can travel to Qatar without obtaining a visa.

11,250 Yemenis Patients Die Due to Saudi Siege: Official

Thousands of Yemeni patients have lost their lives due to the sanctions imposed by the Saudi-led coalition and the closure of Sana'a airport, according to Yemen’s Health Ministry.

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