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Iran, Russia urge ceasefire in Syria

Emad Askarieh - February 23, 2016

Senior Iranian and Russian diplomats have called for making efforts to establish a ceasefire in all areas in Syria except those held by terrorist groups.

IFP Exclusive

New Revelations by Saudi Whistleblower about Secret Commitment of Saudis to Russia

IFP Editorial Staff - February 22, 2016

The well-known Saudi blogger and activist, Mojtahed, who has frequently exposed the darker sides of the ruling Saud family, now says that Riyadh has...

Asia

Moscow Condemns Series of Terrorist Attacks in Syria

Golrokh Askarieh - February 22, 2016

Moscow in the strongest terms condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Syria, which killed more than 130 people, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday.

IFP Exclusive

Drug Trafficking Saudi Prince – The Reason behind Cutting Aid to Lebanon

IFP Editorial Staff - February 22, 2016

A Saudi activist whistleblower reveals new facts about the halting of aid by Riyadh to the Lebanese Army, revealing its connection to the release talks of a Saudi prince.

Foreign Policy

Three Presidents Due in Iran in Coming Days: Spokesman

Golrokh Askarieh - February 22, 2016

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari announced on Monday that the presidents of Azerbaijan Republic, Switzerland, and South Africa will arrive in the Iranian capital in the next few days.

Foreign Policy

Ayatollah Rafsanjani asks for confronting terrorist, Daesh ideology

Golrokh Askarieh - February 22, 2016

Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Sunday asked Iranian people and officials to be cautious against spread of terrorist and Daesh ideology and adopt policies and plans to counter such attitudes.

Foreign Policy

Iran, Oman Keen to Bolster Economic Ties

Emad Askarieh - February 21, 2016

Iran’s president and Oman’s foreign minister in a meeting in Tehran weighed plans for enhancement of bilateral economic ties in a range of fields, with both sides voicing readiness to facilitate investment activities of the two countries’ private sectors.

Hard News

Russia’s defense minister arrives in Iran for talks

Golrokh Askarieh - February 21, 2016

Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on the latest regional developments and ways to promote defense and military cooperation.

Foreign Policy

Iran, Oman trade projects to be operational soon

Golrokh Askarieh - February 21, 2016

Visiting Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi announced that trade and economic projects with Iran will become operational in near future.

Crisis

Afraid of Russia’s Reaction, Saudis Won’t Attack Syria: Analyst

Golrokh Askarieh - February 21, 2016

A prominent political analyst mocked Saudi Arabia’s rhetoric of deploying troops to Syria, saying Riyadh is well aware that Russian opposition does mean serious consequences.

Hard News

Creating tensions detrimental to all Persian Gulf states: Shamkhani

Golrokh Askarieh - February 21, 2016

A senior Iranian official has warned that instigating insecurity and tension in the Persian Gulf would be detrimental to the entire region.

IFP Exclusive

Saudi Analyst: Yes, Yes, We have the Bomb, as simple as that!

IFP Editorial Staff - February 20, 2016

A Saudi political analyst, during an interview with Russia Alyoum, said his country has been in possession of nuclear arms since two years ago...

Hard News

US, France Oppose UN Resolution to Respect Syrian Sovereignty

Golrokh Askarieh - February 20, 2016

Veto-wielding UN Security Council members France and the United States have rejected a Russian resolution demanding respect for Syria's sovereignty.

Hard News

Saudi war on Yemen glaring mistake: Iran diplomat

Golrokh Askarieh - February 20, 2016

A senior Iranian official has warned against deterioration of humanitarian situation in Yemen in silence of international community, saying Saudi Arabia’s military aggression in Sana’a is a "glaring mistake."

Foreign Policy

Iran condemns Ankara terror attack

Emad Askarieh - February 18, 2016

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a bomb attack in the Turkish capital of Ankara that killed and wounded dozens of people on Wednesday.

IFP Exclusive

Fighting against Iran is a religious duty and against Israel religiously forbidden

IFP Editorial Staff - February 18, 2016

The spiritual father of Taliban has declared war with Iran as a religious duty and with Israel religiously forbidden. According to Persian daily Jomhouri Eslami...

Hard News

IRGC Commander: Saudi dares not attack Syria

Golrokh Askarieh - February 17, 2016

Chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says Saudi Arabia dares not carry out a ground attack on Syria because it is incapable of doing that.

Hard News

UNSC Urges Turkey to ‘Comply with Intl Law’ in Syria

Golrokh Askarieh - February 17, 2016

Following a briefing requested by Russia, the UN Security Council has urged Ankara to comply with international law in Syria.

Hard News

Iran’s VP Assures Syrian PM of Iran’s Continued Support

Golrokh Askarieh - February 17, 2016

Iran still supports Syrian nation and government in their fight against terrorism, Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri told Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi on Tuesday.

IFP Exclusive

Riyadh Failed in Spreading Takfiri Ideology: Lebanese Politician

IFP Editorial Staff - February 17, 2016

Saudi Arabia has recently expressed its readiness to deploy special forces to the war-hit Syria if the US-led coalition allegedly hitting the Daesh terrorist...

Economy