Iran Army Chief Blasts Western Calls for Missile Talks

Iran’s Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi denounced recent Western requests for talks with the Islamic Republic on the country’s missile power as “nothing new” and reaffirmed that the issue will never be subject to negotiation.

“N. Korean Leader Trying to Avoid Fate of Saddam, Gaddafi”

An analyst says the North Korean leader has backed down from his position fearing he might suffer the same fate that former Iraqi and Libyan leaders underwent.

Fajr Int’l Film Festival Wraps Up in Tehran

The 36th edition of Fajr International Film Festival ended work on Thursday in a special ceremony held in the Iranian capital’s Vahdat Hall.

Persepolis FC Lifts Iran Pro League’s Title Trophy

Persepolis football team lifted Iran Professional League (IPL) trophy at the end of Sepidrood match in Tehran.

“Saudi Arabia Driving Wedge between Iran, Tajikistan”

Riyadh is trying to foment discord between Iran and Tajikistan as their cold ties will create favourable conditions for Saudi Arabia to turn the Central Asian state into a breeding ground for advocates of a radical interpretation of Islam.

It’s Time for World Powers to Stop Hegemonic Illusions: Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the time has come to move away from hegemonic illusions which are causing strife in the Middle East.

Syria Must Fire Missiles at Riyadh, Abu Dhabi: Iranian Analyst

A senior Iranian journalist and commentator says the Syrian army must fire missiles at Riyadh and Abu Dhabi in retaliation for the airstrikes on Syria conducted by a US-led coalition supported by Saudis and Emiratis.

Syria Shoots Down Missiles Fired at Homs: Report

Syria’s anti-aircraft defenses shot down a number of missiles that hit an airbase in the central Homs province and a military airport in the capital Damascus on Monday night, a report said.

Red Cross Chief Impressed by Iran’s Humanitarian Aid Measures

The president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) lauded Iran’s great contribution to humanitarian aid programs around the world and the high quality of its services, voicing his organization’s enthusiasm for close cooperation with Iran.

France, UK, Germany Fail to Convince EU to Pass New Iran Sanctions

The European Union foreign ministers have failed to agree new sanctions against Iran as London, Paris and Berlin seek to appease US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to pull out of the landmark Iran nuclear deal.

Video Shows US Targeted Drug Treatment Centres, Not Chemical Labs

US President Donald Trump lied to the American people after the US military in conjunction with British and French forces, instead of striking alleged “targets associated with chemical weapons” capabilities in Syria, hit a center for producing anti-cancer drugs near Damascus.

Georgian Cinema to Be Reviewed at Iran’s Fajr Festival

A new space has been created at the 36th Fajr International Film Festival, to be held in Tehran April 19-27, bringing together some of the best contemporary movies from Georgia’s fast growing and dynamic cinema.

US Not to Fire More than Few Missiles at Syria: Expert

A senior Iranian expert and a former diplomat believes the US does not seem to be launching a massive strike on Syria and the case will not be so serious that Iran’s intervention would be needed.

“US-Made Patriot System Can’t Help Saudis Intercept Yemeni Missiles”

A senior Iranian commentator says Saudi Arabia has spent a hefty amount of money to purchase the US-made cutting-edge patriot missiles but what it has received cannot intercept the missiles fired by Yemen’s Ansarullah fighters at the Kingdom.

“Saudi Arabia Influenced by US’ Anti-Iran Delusions”

A senior Iraqi analyst says Saudi Arabia should extricate itself from the quagmire of anti-Iran delusions created by the United States.

Iran Says Reports of Israeli Planes’ Incursion “Rubbish Talk”

A top military commander says recent rumors about Israeli warplanes having made undetected incursions into Iran's airspace are not worthy of a response.

“EU’s Talks with US over Iran Deal Strategic Mistake”

The EU has made a big mistake by entering into talks with the US over the Iran nuclear deal, instead of holding its ground and announcing it will never accept US calls for renegotiation of the pact.

“Riyadh’s Recognition of Israel to Unite Muslim World against Tel Aviv”

The latest move by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to recognize Israel as a state has been described as the climax of the three-year covert and secret relations between Riyadh and Tel Aviv, which can lead to the creation of an anti-Israel coalition by the Islamic states.

“JCPOA Termination: Disaster for US, Golden Opportunity for Iran”

A senior Iranian journalist and commentator says Washington is unlikely to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal as the agreement has had numerous advantages for Americans and withdrawing from it will just benefit Tehran.

Arab League Calls for Int’l Probe into Israel’s Crimes against Gazans

The Arab League (AL) has condemned Tel Aviv’s “crimes against humanity” in Gaza, demanding that the United Nations and the International Criminal Court (ICC) launch investigations into Israel’s recent killings of unarmed Palestinian protesters.

Iran Won’t Compromise on Cause of Palestine: FM Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the country will not compromise on the issue of Palestine and regards the Palestinian cause as its own.

“Claim That Israeli Jets Fly over Iran Ridiculous”

A commentator says the rumour that two Israeli F-35 stealth jets had entered Iran’s airspace and returned safe is extremely funny.

“John Bolton, A Cat in Guise of A Leopard”

An Iranian political analyst and journalist has described the new US National Security Advisor John Bolton as a cat in the guise of a leopard.

Iran Beats Algeria in FIFA World Cup Warm-up

The Iran men’s national football team, domestically known as Team Melli, has defeated Algeria in a friendly fixture as part of its preparations for the 2018 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.

Eminent Iranian Philosopher, Intellectual Dies at 83

Veteran Iranian intellectual and Indologist, Dariush Shaygan has passed at the age of 83, leaving behind a trail of magisterial works.

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