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Muslims die at sea; Nobel laureate keeps mum
The Rohingya Muslims have often been driven from their homes, because officials in Yangon do not recognize their civic rights and claim that they are Bengalis who should return to Bangladesh.
Adversaries are still at odds; A missile for a missile
The US has found North Korea’s missile capability as an impediment to its deployment of a THAAD missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula, reads the analytical report.
Erdogan, newspaper editor trade barbs over Syria trucks video
Turkish daily Cumhuriyet has responded to President Erdogan’s threat over video showing Turkish intelligence purportedly shipping arms to Syria.
Amir Abdollahian stresses Iran’s constructive regional role
Unlike some countries that make arbitrary use of terrorism and play with regional security, Tehran strongly supports Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and the countries exposed to the terrorist threats, the diplomat said.
Rafsanjani expresses deep concern about human tragedy in region
Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said that the humanity shoulders a grave responsibility in the face of the current bloodshed in the region.
Iran, Greek governments keen on cultural-artistic ties
Jannati said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is willing to develop tourism cooperation with Greece.
Iran condemns suicide bombing at Nigerian mosque
Afkham referred to Tehran's principled policy of rejecting violence, extremism, and terrorism, and stressed the necessity for countering the inhumane phenomenon.
ISIL kidnaps 500 children in Iraq’s Anbar, Diyala: Officials
ISIL has kidnapped 500 children in two Iraqi provinces, Iraqi local and security officials said, adding they are being trained to carry out acts of terror under the terrorist group’s commands.
Former crown prince opposed Saudi aggression against Yemen
Muqrin has said that his opposition was shrugged off and that the defense minister has made the decision [to attack Yemen] on his own.
Shamkhani talks on Iran’s red lines on ISIL
ISIL “threats against Baghdad”, or the Shia holy shrines, as well as any Takfiri advance on the Iranian borders are the Islamic Republic's red lines, Shamkhani said.
Fleeing persecution, boat people face the unknown at sea
A descriptive piece of writing by an Iranian author reflects what is in the hearts and minds of migrants in Southeast Asia when they set sail for an unknown, eventful destination.
Defense Minister: ISIL too weak to threaten Iranian border
Iran’s defense minister has said that ISIL lacks the capability and capacity to pose any threat to the Iranian borders, and we do not deem it a threat.
Iran condemns terrorist attack on Saudi Shia worshippers
All measures should be taken to prevent such incidents and combat those who have targeted the security and stability of the region by provoking religious strife, FM spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said.
Light should be shed on the status of Afghan refugees in Syria
The Afghan minister for refugees and repatriation has praised the Supreme Leader’s remarks that no Afghan children should be denied the right to education in Iran.
US has failed to suppress ISIL in Iraq: Iranian foreign minister
FM Zarif has said that most of the OIC foreign ministers back cessation in the Saudi aggression against Yemen and a political resolution for the conflict in the impoverished Arab country.
Iran does not need nukes, not now, not ever!
Recent remarks by the Israeli defense minister on the likelihood of nuking Iran are part of efforts to provoke the Iranian nation and pit them against their government, reads an IFP editorial.
Iran, Kuwait stress confronting Takfiri terrorist groups
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Kuwaiti counterpart have stressed the necessity of confronting Takfiri terrorist groups in the Middle East.
Iran, Oman ink maritime boundary agreement
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Oman's Minister of Interior Hamoud Bin Faisal al-Busaidi signed the maritime boundary agreement in Muscat.
Envoy Describes Germany as Iran’s Biggest European Trade Partner
Germany is the biggest European partner of Iran in the field of economy, the German envoy said in a meeting with Khorasan Razavi governor general.
Africa Day celebrated in Iran (PHOTOS)
Iran’s foreign minister and Tehran-based foreign ambassadors have marked Africa Day in Iran.
Zarif decries UN discriminatory stance vis-à-vis conflicts
He also criticized the U.N. indifferent and passive approach vis-à-vis the deterioration of humanitarian situation in Yemen.
Iran’s reaction to aggression not to be limited to borders: Former guard commander
Rezaei also lashed out at the US and Israel for triggering unrest in Muslim countries over the past 70 years, warning that they want insecurity to spill into Iran.
Change in tactic or strategy?
It is wishful thinking to assume that diplomacy can achieve what used to be achieved through war machine; real change is needed.
Confronting Daesh is akin to serving national interests: General Soleimani
The commander of the IRGC’s Quds Force has said that taking on ISIL is equal to securing national interests.
Iran says US planned blocking of new planes “illegal”
“Iran will never wait for the permission of any country for exercising its legitimate rights,” said an Iranian aviation official.