Bolton’s Plan to Exit Iran Nuclear Deal to Isolate US: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif deplored a plan recently proposed by former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton for Washington’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers, known as the JCPOA, saying the plan would isolate the US.

‘US Can’t Afford Costs of Fresh War in Afghanistan’

A senior Iranian lawmaker says America’s military buildup in Afghanistan will stoke tensions and disputes inside the United States as the country cannot afford to pay the costs of a new war.

Iran, Russia Call for Closer Defence Ties

Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Nasrollah Kalantari and his Russian counterpart, Alexander Fomin, exchanged views about a range of issues, including ways to boost defense cooperation between the two countries.

Iran Volleyball Team Claims World U-19 Championship Title

Iran claimed the title of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U-19 World Championship at the Isa City Sports Hall on Sunday.

Riyadh Planning Change of Policy vis-à-vis Iran: Analysts

Middle East analysts say Saudi Arabia is revisiting its calculations, posing for a shift in policy by toning down its rhetoric against countries it regards as adversaries, including Iran.

Russia Not to Be Influenced by Israel: Analyst

A political analyst says Russia is unlikely to be influenced by Israel’s overtures, and will simultaneously regulate its relations with opposing regional players, including Iran and Saudi Arabia.

‘Trump Seeks to Cover Costs of Afghan War with Islamabad, Kabul’s Wealth’

A senior Iranian lawmaker says US President Donald Trump wants to meet the expenses of war in Afghanistan with Islamabad’s wealth and Kabul’s mineral resources.

Iran Unafraid of Foreign Threats: President Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran is not afraid of foreign threats and intrigues, which have escalated under the belligerent government of US President Donald Trump.

‘Israel Using Russia as Buffer between Iran, Occupied Territories’

An Iranian MP says Tel Aviv is scared of the growing power of Iran-backed Hezbollah forces, and is thus trying to use Russia as a buffer between Iran and the occupied territories.

Iran Will Never Allow US to Inspect Its Nuclear Sites: MP

An Iranian lawmaker denounced the US UN envoy’s recent talks with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency on the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, stressing that Iran will never allow the US to have access to or inspect its nuclear facilities.

Iran Signs Biggest LC Deal with South Korea to Receive €8bn Loan

Iranian media on Saturday celebrated the country’s biggest credit line deal in recent years with South Korea’s Eximbank, saying it marked a new opening in attracting foreign investment.

Iran to Finish Construction of New Nuclear Plant by 2025

Iran says it expects to see a new nuclear power plant which it is building in cooperation with Russia to be launched before 2025. 

Iranian Envoy Raps US Pressure on IAEA

Iran’s mission to the International Atomic Energy Agency cautioned against the dire consequences of illegal pressures on the UN nuclear agency after the US UN envoy travelled to Vienna to press the IAEA on her reading of Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA.

Iran Rejects Erdogan’s Claim about Joint Operation against PKK

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has categorically dismissed the Turkish president's claims about plans for Iran-Turkey joint operation against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants outside the Iranian borders.

Iran Leader Appoints New Army Chief

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed a new commander for the Iranian Army and second-in-command for the Iranian Armed Forces' chief of staff.

‘White House Resignations Sign of Trump’s Indecision’

The dismissal or resignations of White House staff members indicate US President Donald Trump's flip-flop political approach.

3 Iranian Films to Compete in American Film Festival

Three Iranian feature films will be screened at the 12th Silk Screen Asian-American Film Festival in Pennsylvania, the US, in September.

Iran’s Top Officer Meets Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad-Hossein Baqeri has held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his visit to Turkey, the first-ever foreign trip of such Iranian official.

Riyadh Testing Reactions to Possible Détente with Iran

Middle East observers believe that the recent positive signals sent by Saudi Arabia on its interest in improving relations with its regional arch-rival Iran are aimed at testing the reactions.

Ukraine Bridge for Export of Iran’s Petchem Products

A senior Iranian official says Ukraine can act as a conduit for expansion of Iran's petrochemical exports to other countries in the world, particularly those in Europe.

Iran’s Rouhani, Russia’s Putin Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a phone conversation discussed a range of issues and called for closer relations between Tehran and Moscow.

Iran Defeats Jordan to Book Place in FIBA Asia Cup Quarterfinals

Iran's national basketball team has managed to win its third consecutive match in FIBA Asia Cup and advance to the quarterfinals of the regional tournament in Lebanon.

Iran Defeats China at FIVB Volleyball World Championship Qalifier

Iran's national volleyball team has downed the Chinese rival in straight sets (25–21, 29–27, 25–20) at the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Asian Qualification on Saturday.

US Seeks to Protect ISIS Terrorists in Iraq: Analyst

A political commentator says the United States seeks to protect and maintain the presence of the ISIS terrorist group in Iraq.

Violation of Nuclear Deal to Cost US Dearly: Iran

A top Iranian diplomat has warned the US against the 'serious price' of breaching the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, saying the Islamic Republic is prepared to respond to any violation.

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