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Kurdish Referendum: Voting Begins despite Regional Warnings

Since Monday morning, the Iraqi Kurds have started casting their votes for or against the Iraqi Kurdistan region’s independence amid domestic and international opposition to the referendum.

Merkel Wins 4th Term as Far-Right Surges in German Elections

Incumbent German Chancellor Angela Merkel has won a fourth term in office after her centre right CDU/CSU won a projected 33% of the vote in federal elections.

Trump Following Footsteps of Goebbels: Iran’s Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has denounced the US President’s anti-Iran rhetoric, saying Donald Trump is following the footsteps of Joseph Goebbels.

Iran Stops All Flights to/from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Iran has stopped all flights to and from the Iraqi Kurdistan region at the request of the Iraqi central government.

Kurdistan Referendum Part of Israel’s Plot: Iranian MP

An Iranian Kurdish lawmaker has referred to the decision of Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government to hold an independence referendum as a plot hatched by...

Zionist Lobby Groups Trigger Anti-Iran Policies in US: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says 70 to 80 Jewish-Zionist groups are active in the US working as Israel’s proxies to help realize Tel Aviv’s goals in the region and trigger anti-Iran policies in Washington’s decision-making circles.

Trump Serving Iran’s Establishment like a Soldier: Analyst

A political commentator says Trump has made even the opponents of the Islamic Republic acknowledge that Iran has been right about the US hostility over the past four decades.

Vote on Iraqi Kurdistan Independence to Strengthen ISIS: Iran

An Iranian legislator says a possible conflict emanating from a planned referendum on the independence of Iraqi Kurdistan may strengthen ISIS terrorists.

US Claim that Iran Helping Terrorists Ridiculous: Larijani

Iranian Parliament speaker says the US claim that the Islamic Republic of Iran is helping terrorists is laughable.

History to Remember Saudi Crimes against Yemen: Iran

A top Iranian official says the crimes committed by the Saudi-led coalition against Yemenis will go down in history.

We’ll Celebrate ISIS Destruction in 2 Months: General Soleimani

A top Iranian commander says Iran, Iraq, Syria and Russia will soon celebrate the destruction of the ISIS terrorist group.

US Elites Embarrassed by Trump’s UNGA Speech: Iran Leader

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, says American people and elites feel ashamed of the ‘nonsensical’ and extremely ‘awkward’ remarks made by US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly.

Iran, Iraq, Turkey Warn Kurdistan against Holding Referendum

Foreign ministers of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey in a joint statement have urged the Iraqi Kurdistan region to either call off its independence referendum or expect counter-measures by its neighbours.

Iraqi Kurdistan’s Plebiscite Part of US Greater Mideast Plan: Expert

Leonid Ivashov, the chief of Russia’s Academy for Geopolitical Problems, says the United States has nasty plans for the Middle East, stressing that the referendum on Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence is part of this plan which is called the Greater Middle East.

Iran FM Holds Talks with French, German Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his French and German counterparts on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Iran, Iraq, Turkey Hold Trilateral on Kurdistan Referendum

Foreign ministers of Iran, Turkey, and Iraq have held trilateral talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Iran President, UK PM Call for Expansion of Bilateral Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his country is ready to expand ties with London in all fields.

‘US Slapping Bans on Iran to Make Up for Own Defeats’

An Iranian parliamentarian says the US seeks to compensate for its defeats and frustration in the region by imposing sanctions on Iran.

‘US Supporting Kurdistan Referendum through Israel’

A senior political analyst says the US publicly voices its opposition to the upcoming independence referendum in the Iraqi Kurdistan, but is actually supporting the separation through Israel.

Mogherini Reiterates EU’s Support for Iran Nuclear Deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini have discussed issues of mutual interests, particularly the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, in a meeting in New York.

Disregard of Myanmar Crisis to Foment Extremism: Iran President

Iranian president has warned that ignoring the violation of the basic rights of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar would incite extremism and destabilize the entire region.

Britain Inks €500m Deal to Build Solar Farm in Central Iran

UK renewables investor Quercus has signed a deal worth over half a billion euros to build and operate a 600-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Iran, the company said on Wednesday.

Iran Sympathizes with Mexico over Deadly Earthquake

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has voiced regret over the recent earthquake in Mexico, which has killed and wounded hundreds of people.

Iran Sends 1,000 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Syria’s Deir ez-Zor

Iran has shipped 1,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the people in the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor whose siege was ended two weeks ago.

Iran a Stabilizing Force in Middle East: Diplomat

A top Iranian diplomat says Iran’s foreign policy, defence diplomacy and influential dialogue strategy have contributed to regional stability.

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