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Iran Urges UNESCO Push to Protect Cultural Heritage in Syria, Iraq

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural organization, to make utmost efforts to protect the endangered cultural works and historic sites in Syria and Iraq from the devastating activities of terrorist groups.

Iran: Saudi wants to send ‘terrorists’ to Syria talks

Iran says it strongly opposes Saudi Arabia’s efforts to send "terrorists in a new mask" to talks between the Syrian government and the opposition.

What CEOs of Total, Airbus, Renault and Peugeot told Rouhani?

Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, met with CEOs of major French companies as he arrived in Paris on Wednesday afternoon. Welcoming Rouhani’s visit to Paris, Foreign...

Senior Iranian, Russian diplomats discuss Syria crisis

Senior diplomats from Iran and Russia have discussed regional developments, particularly the crisis in Syria ahead of talks on the Arab country’s future scheduled for January 29 in Geneva.

ISIS Destroys Iraq’s Oldest Christian Monastery

ISIS militants destroyed Elijah’s monastery, the oldest church in the city of Mosul, on Wednesday

Saudi-led attacks on Yemeni civilians violate humanitarian law: UN

Saudi-led coalition airstrikes carried out on Yemeni civilians have violated the humanitarian law, a UN panel of experts announced.

Iran-France ties must make up for sanction-related losses: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran and Paris must initiate close and widespread ties to make up for the losses caused by the recently removed “cruel and unjust” sanctions which were imposed on Iran.

Rouhani’s Paris visit to help tackle regional crises: French FM

Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius of France says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s scheduled visit to Paris will facilitate international efforts to tackle regional crises.

Saudi execution of Nimr was big mistake: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Saudi Arabia’s execution of prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr earlier this month was a big mistake.

Iranian President Rouhani, Pope Francis meet at Vatican

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani holds a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican as part of a three-leg European tour.

Syrian army takes control of Sheikh Miskeen

The Syrian army has reportedly managed to take full control of a strategic town in the southern province of Dara’a as they continue to gain ground in battles against foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants.

Tehran, Riyadh should work to reduce tensions: Araqchi

A senior Iranian official has called on Saudi Arabia to help reduce tensions, saying Tehran is open to any initiative for the sake of the regional security.

Visa requirements for Iran-Russia trips made easy

Iranian and Russian citizens will from early February travel more easily between the two countries under new visa rules.

S. Korea opens center to support exports to Iran

South Korea launched a business center to support local firms exporting to Iran as the East Asian country seeks to broaden its presence in...

Iran, Italy sign up to $18.4bn contracts

Iran and Italy have signed multi-billion dollar contracts covering various sectors including health, transportation, agriculture and energy.

Italian premier: JCPOA, new chapter in Iran-world relations

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi described the July nuclear agreement and its implementation on January 16 as a new chapter in relations between Iran and the world.

Larijani: Prince Bandar told me “we made mistake in Afghanistan and Iraq”

Parliament Speaker, Mr. Ali Larijani said Saudi rulers made a strategic mistake adding that their understanding of problems faced by Islamic World is wrong.

President Rouhani’s Europe Tour Aims to Normalize Iran-West Ties: MEP

An Italian member of the European Parliament said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s visits to Italy and two other European destinations are aimed at normalizing relations between Iran and the West.

Spokesman: Big economic delegation accompanying President in Europe visit

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said a big economic delegation is accompanying President Hassan Rouhani in his Europe visit.

No place for terrorists in Syria peace talks: Iranian diplomat

An Iranian deputy foreign minister took a swipe at Saudi Arabia for its attempts to make room for the notorious groups in Syria peace talks, stressing that the criminal terrorists will not be allowed to enter Syria’s political structure in disguise.

Abdullah Thanks Iran for Letting Afghan Children Get Schooling

Afghanistan's Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah praised Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei for an order to provide Afghan children residing in Iran with the opportunity to receive education.

Supreme Leader: Iran gov’t, nation keen on enhanced ties with China

Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Iranian government and nation have been seeking expansion of relations with independent and reliable states such as China.

Afghan man cuts off his wife’s nose

An Afghan man fled his home in Faryab Province to join Taliban after cutting off his wife’s nose during a family quarrel. The young woman...

Saudis and Zionists try to Undermine Nuclear Agreement

Hussein Sheikholeslam, advisor to Iranian Parliament Speaker warned against joint plot by Saudis and Israelis to prevent implementation of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) saying that we should closely watch implementation of this document so that US not interpret it on its own terms.

Axis of Resistance Dealt Fatal Blows to Takfiris, Hezbollah Official Says

The Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement’s second-in-command, Sheikh Naim Qassem, highlighted the recent advances of the movement against Takfiri (extremist) currents in the region, stressing the Axis of Resistance has dealt “fatal blows” to these groups.

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