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British Historian Says Saudi Arabia Is Going Insane

Renowned British author and historian Mark Curtis has highlighted the crimes committed by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, saying unwise and hard-line Riyadh rulers have kicked off a fresh wave of war.

US President Signs Executive Order for ‘Extreme Vetting’ of Immigrants

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that indefinitely suspends admissions for Syrian refugees and limits the flow of other refugees from several Muslim countries into the United States by instituting what the President has called "extreme vetting" of immigrants.

Arab League Organising Its Anti-Iran Efforts by Forming Permanent Committee

A number of Iranian lawmakers have harshly criticized the recent move by the Arab League to establish a permanent anti-Iran committee, saying such moves are led by Saudi Arabia and aimed at organising their anti-Iran plots.

Iranian Cleric Urges Trump to Fulfil His Campaign Promises

A senior Iranian cleric said the US President Donald Trump has inherited a poor and starving country, and called on him to fulfil the promises he made during his presidential campaign to save people from poverty.

Syrian President Hails Iran’s Support in Six-Year-Long Crisis

Syrian President Bashar Assad said on Thursday that Iran has been the main supporter of the Arab country in its almost six-year-long battle against terrorism.

Iranian Actress Vows to Boycott Academy Awards over Trump’s Visa Ban

Taraneh Alidoosti, the leading actress in Asghar Farhadi’s “The Salesman,” which has been nominated for Best Foreign Language Oscar this year, vowed on Thursday to boycott the Academy Awards ceremony to protest US President Trump’s temporary ban on visas to citizens from seven countries, including Iran.

Iran’s General Soleimani, a Thorn in Side of Int’l Sponsors of Terror

A number of Iranian lawmakers have underlined the country’s positive and determining role in fighting terror, praising the role of General Qassem Soleimani in defeating terrorists in the Middle East.

27 Afghan Kids Die of Extreme Cold

At least 27 children have lost their lives due to freezing temperatures in northern Afghanistan, officials say.

Obama Popular with Europeans, Despised by Middle Easterners: Analyst

An Iranian analyst says the former US president, Barack Obama, was popular among Europeans, but people in the Middle East had a low opinion of him.

Iranian Politician, Syrian President Discuss Regional Developments

Hossein Amir Abdollahian, an international advisor to Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian capital of Damascus.

Syrian People in Aleppo Ride First Train after 4 Years

Hundreds of Syrians rode a train across east Aleppo for the first time in more than four years after the Army recaptured the city.

Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem Is a Declaration of War: Iraq’s al-Sadr

Moving the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to al-Quds (Jerusalem) would be a declaration of war on Islam, influential Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said Tuesday.

Iran’s Power Serves Regional Stability: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the power of the Islamic Republic of Iran is aimed at safeguarding the Middle East’s security and stability.

Iranian and Kuwaiti FMs Hold Talks in Tehran

Foreign Ministers of Iran and Kuwait exchanged views at the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.

Trump Thanks Iranian Photographer for Inauguration Photo with Wrong Date!

While US President Donald Trump had thanked the Iranian photographer of a panoramic photo showing his inauguration day, the date written under the photo turned out to be January 21, the day of women’s anti-Trump demonstrations across the world.

Female Pakistani MP Threatens to Self-Immolate after Harassment in Parliament

A Pakistani female lawmaker threatened to burn herself after she was harassed by male colleagues in the parliament.

16,000 Children Head Back to School in Iraq’s Mosul

Thousands of Iraqi children are heading back to school in east Mosul after weeks of fighting and more than two years of the ISIS terrorist group’s rule, the UN children's fund UNICEF said Tuesday.

Female Suicide Bombers in Nigeria Use Babies in Missions

In a move to avoid detection, female suicide bombers in Nigeria blow themselves up while carrying babies.

Jordan’s Verbal Attack on Iran Aims to Safeguard Terrorists’ Interests

An Iranian lawmaker believes that Jordan’s support of terrorism is the reason behind the recent anti-Iran statements made by the Arab country’s new Foreign Minister.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Dismisses Saudi FM’s “Insulting” Remarks

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed the recent “insulting” claims by Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir against the Islamic Republic, saying such allegations are aimed at distorting the existing realities in the Middle East.

Syria Peace Talks in Astana Wrapp Up with Joint Statement

Iran, Russia and Turkey issued a joint statement on Tuesday following Syrian peace talks in Astana, Kazakhstan.

ISIS to Trump: We’ll Come to Behead You!

By beheading a Donald Trump dummy, the teenage members of the ISIS terrorist group threatened the new US President with suicide attacks on the White House.

Donald Trump and the New World Order

German weekly magazine Der Spiegel says the inauguration of Donald Trump as the new US President heralds the arrival of a new world order.

Iran and Afghanistan: Two Nations, One Culture

Geographical boundaries have split Iranians and Afghans, but they are two peoples with a common culture and language, says an Afghan poet who has become the first refugee in Iran to assume an official position.

Obama Gives $221m to Palestinians in Final Hours

The Obama administration sent $221 million to the Palestinian Authority on Friday, as President Obama prepared to leave the White House for the last time.

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