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Syrians Should Shape Their Destiny: Iranian MP

An Iranian MP says Syrian people should be the ones to shape their own destiny, and any decision made in ongoing Astana talks should safeguard the Syrian nation’s interests.

EU Summit Centre in Brussels Covered with Milk Powder

In a move to protest against dairy market overcapacity, dairy farmers sprayed a tonne of milk powder onto a building used by EU leaders for summits in Brussels on Monday.

Thousands of Lives in Danger as ISIS Leaves Gates of Syrian Dam Open

The ISIS terrorist group has left the gates of Tabqa Dam on the Euphrates River open, and the lives of thousands of people near the Syrian city of Raqqa are in danger.

Iran’s Foreign Policy Based on Cooperation with Regional Countries: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says Iran has always been ready to support its neighbouring countries, and has based its foreign policy on regional cooperation.

ISIS Continues to Steal Iraq’s Oil

A commander of Iraqi popular forces announced that the ISIS terrorist group steals 100 tankers of Iraq’s crude oil per day.

Spokesman Lashes Out at Bahraini FM’s Anti-Iran Claims

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman strongly denounced Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed al-Khalifa's "baseless" claims that a standing committee would be established in the Arab League against Iran.

Iranian Diplomat Calls for Immediate Action on Syria Crisis

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs, and the head of Iran’s delegation to Astana talks on Syria, called on the international community to help bring back stability to the crisis-hit Syria.

Official Reaction to Israeli PM’s Message to Iranian People

In reaction to a recent video message by the Prime Minister of Israeli regime to Iranian people, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman said if Benjamin Netanyahu cares about Iranian people, he would better try to kill less Palestinians.

Syria Peace Talks Kicks Off in Kazakh Capital

The peace talks gathering the Syrian government and opposition groups together began on Monday in the Kazakh capital, Astana, as the first priority is to stabilize the ceasefire, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Iran Welcomes Gambia’s Peaceful Power Transfer

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has welcomed a peaceful power transfer in the Gambia hours after the West African country’s former President Yahya Jammeh left the country following 22 years in power.

Israeli Regime Makes Life Difficult for Palestinian Fishermen

The limitations imposed by the Israeli regime in Gaza Strip have made it extremely hard for the citizens to make a living out of fishing.

Trump’s Education Pick Mocked for Her Grammatical Mistakes

US President Donald Trump's pick for Education secretary Betsy DeVos is coming under criticism on Twitter for a tweet that incorrectly used the word "historical."

Trump Returns Churchill Bust to Oval Office

A bust of Winston Churchill has been returned to the Oval Office, after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.

Trump Is a Would-Be Dictator: American Billionaire

The American billionaire George Soros has called the US President a would-be-dictator who won’t be successful in realizing his goals in the world.

Aleppo Peace Talks Lead Nowhere without Iran’s Intervention

A former Iranian diplomat says the parties to the agreement on Aleppo were not able to deal with rebels if Iran didn’t intervene in the peace talks.

Saudi Arabia Launches 4 Airstrikes on Yemeni School

The Saudi-led coalition’s warplanes have launched several airstrikes on a school in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a on Sunday morning.

At Least 32 Killed after Passenger Train Derails in India

At least 32 people were killed and 50 injured after nine coaches of a passenger train derailed in eastern India, police have said, in the latest disaster to hit the vast and accident-prone state railways.

Syria to Be Reconstructed with Help of Iran, Russia, China: Assad

Syrian President says the country’s reconstruction will not be postponed until the end of the ongoing crisis, and Syrian people are building their country again with the help of their international friends.

Astana Talks to Bring Back Lasting Peace to Syria: Iranian Diplomat

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari says the forthcoming Syria peace talks in the Kazakh capital of Astana are aimed at finding possible ways to establish sustainable peace in the conflict-stricken state and put an end to its nearly six-year crisis.

20 Countries to Take Part in Int’l Conference on Development of Iran’s Makran Coasts

Iran plans to hold an international conference on development and investment opportunities of Makran coasts, southeast of the country, with the participation of 20 foreign companies.

World Sympathises with Iran Over Plasco Building Tragedy

The deadly collapse of Iran's oldest high-rise building in downtown Tehran on Thursday morning has sparked emotional reactions from the international community.

Libya’s Gaddafi Had Asked Lebanon’s Ex-President to Convert to Islam

Amine Gemayel, the former Lebanese president, declared that the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi had asked him to convert to Islam.

25 Feared Dead after Plasco Building Collapse

An Iranian official announced that 16 firefighters and 9 others have gone missing in the deadly collapse of Plasco building in central Tehran, and efforts are underway to find the bodies.

Turkish Parliament Approves Constitutional Reform Bill

The Turkish parliament approved a constitutional reform bill overnight including strengthening the powers of the presidency, paving the way for a referendum expected in the spring which could see President Tayyip Erdogan in office until 2029.

Iran’s Delegation Arrives in Astana for Syria Peace Talks

A diplomatic delegation from Iran arrived in Kazakhstan on Saturday to attend the Syria peace negotiations in the city of Astana.

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