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Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Iraq Parliamentary Elections

UN Secretary-General's special representative for Iraq Ján Kubiš has held talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

Muslims Hold Mass Prayer outside White House to Decry Trump’s Travel Ban (+Video)

A group of Muslim people held a mass prayer in front of the White House in Washington D.C. to protest US President Donald Trump's travel ban on the one-year anniversary of its signing.

Iranian Diplomat, Syrian FM Discuss National Dialogue Congress

Iran's top negotiator in Syria peace talks Hossein Jaberi Ansari, who is on an official visit to Syria, has met with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem on Saturday evening.

18 Killed, 6 Wounded in Brazilian Club Shooting

At least 18 people have been killed and six others injured in the shooting at the club in the Northeastern Brazilian city of Fortaleza, official sources said.

Iran Censures Deadly Terrorist Attack in Kabul

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the Saturday terrorist attack in the Afghan capital of Kabul in which dozens of innocent people were killed and wounded.

Saudi Billionaire Released from Detention in Opulent Hotel

Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Waleed bin Talal has been reportedly freed from detention more than two months after he was taken into custody in a luxurious hotel.

Iran’s Jaberi Ansari, Syrian President Meet in Damascus

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, who is Iran’s top negotiator at Syria Peace Talks, has held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during his official visit to Damascus.

Dozens of People Dead, Wounded in Huge Kabul Blast (+Video)

A massive explosion has hit an area in the Afghan capital of Kabul near many foreign embassies and government buildings, killing and injuring scores of civilians.

Iran Expresses Regret Over South Korea Hospital Fire

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has offered deep condolences over the deaths and injuries of dozens of sick and elderly people as a result of a fire in a hospital in South Korea.

Renegotiation of Iran Nuclear Deal Not Possible: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the European Union has some standards, based on which, it is not possible to review the nuclear deal.

Fire in Korean Hospital Kills 37, Wounds 70 (+Video)

At least 37 people have been killed and more than 70 injured after a hospital fire in the South Korean city of Miryang on Friday.

US, Saudis Arm ISIS Terrorists: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Washington and Riyadh provided ISIS with weapons while Iran helped the Iraqis and Syrians defeat the terrorists.

BBC Criticised for Double Standards on Syria Extremists

The BBC’s Persian TV service has adopted a dual policy regarding the extremists in Syria these days. The TV channel’s double-standard policy is so funny that every day it picks a new name for these people based on the benefits they bring for the Royal family of the UK.

“EU Strongly Supports Iran Nuclear Deal as Reliable Int’l Treaty”

The Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, David McAllister, says the EU strongly backs the nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1.

Iran Condemns Libya Terrorist Attacks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the deadly terrorist bomb attacks in the Libyan city of Benghazi, calling for a global campaign against terror.

Thousands in Switzerland March to Protest at Trump’s Visit (+Video)

Thousands of people marched through Zurich on Tuesday in protest against US President Donald Trump’s participation at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos.

Iran Dismisses US VP Pence’s False Accusations

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the false accusations levelled against Iran by US Vice President Mike Pence, saying such remarks are made out of enmity.

Twin Car Blasts outside Benghazi Mosque Kill 33 (+Video)

Two car bombings outside a mosque in Libya’s Benghazi has left at least 33 people dead and 50 wounded, including senior security figures.

Iran Calls for Formation of Anti-Terror Coalition with Iraq, Pakistan

A top military aide to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said that Iran should build an anti-terrorism coalition with Pakistan and Iraq to counter US threats against the Middle East.

Don’t Let Rude French FM Enter Iran: Conservative Daily

An Iranian conservative newspaper says the French foreign minister has made rude remarks about Iran and, hence, must not be allowed to enter the country.

“No Country Allowed to Interfere in Iran’s Missile Program”

Iranian Government Spokesman Mohammad-Baqer Nobakht has rejected France’s meddlesome comments about Iran’s missile capabilities, saying the Islamic Republic’s defence program is its absolute right and non-negotiable.

Iranian Kurdish MPs Protest Turkish Invasion of Syria

In a letter addressed to the UN Secretary General, the Kurdish lawmakers of the Iranian Parliament have lashed out at the international body’s silence over Turkey’s invasion of the Syrian Kurds.

Europe Seeking to Keep US in JCPOA by Offering Concessions: Iran

A top Iranian official says Europe is seeking to keep the US in the Iran nuclear deal by offering Washington concessions in areas other than the JCPOA.

Iran Warns Off Coalition Warships to Stay Away from Drill Zone

Iranian military aircraft gave warning to two foreign warships near the country’s southern waters on Monday, forcing the vessels to leave the zone of an ongoing war game, a spokesperson said.

Iran Rejects Spiegel’s Report, Says Ties with Germany on Rise

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the relations between Tehran and Berlin are growing, and Iran has not received any negative signal from the German federal government.

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