Objectives, Consequences of US Strike on Syria

An analyst says the United States’ recent missile attack on a Syrian airbase will only play into the hands of terrorists and infuse new life into their activities.

US Strike Followed by New ISIS Push on Palmyra

Takfiri ISIS terrorists have launched a fresh push to retake Palmyra in Syria’s Homs Province shortly after the US launched a missile strike on an airfield used by the Syrian army to protect the ancient city.

No Need for Syrian Army to Use Chemicals: Analyst

A Middle East expert rejects the accusations that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons in the city of Idlib.

Spokesman Rejects Britain’s ‘Baseless’ Anti-Iran Claims

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed as “untrue and baseless” the accusation made by British prime minister that Iran is creating tensions in the region, saying Britain’s moves, such as arms sales to aggressors, are a major cause of chaos and instability in the Middle East.

Iran Rejects ‘Ridiculous’ Claims of Support for Taliban

The head of the Iranian delegation to the 136th assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has dismissed as “surprising and ridiculous” the allegation that the Islamic Republic has links with Taliban and is supporting the militant group.

A Timeline for Iran’s Upcoming Presidential, Local Elections

Iranians will go to the polls on May 19 to take part in the country’s 12th presidential election and also to elect members of local city and village councils for the fifth time.

Blast Hits St. Petersburg Metro, Casualties Reported

Ten people have been reportedly killed and several others injured after a bomb blast hits metro station in Russia's St. Petersburg.

Iran Condoles with Columbia, Indonesia over Fatal Landslides

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed condolences to the governments of Colombia and Indonesia over deaths in landslides in the Latin American and the Southeast Asian nations.

US Lying about Roots of Terrorism: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed as groundless the allegations made by US defense secretary that Iran is a sponsor of terrorism, saying the US is misleading the world’s public opinion about the real financial and spiritual supporters of terrorism and Takfiri-Wahhabi extremism.

Iranian People Mark Islamic Republic Day

Iran is on Saturday marking the Islamic Republic Day, the day when, 38 years ago, an Islamic republic was officially declared in the country based on the results of a referendum in which Iranians overwhelmingly voted for the establishment of that political system.

Iranian DM Urges US to Leave Persian Gulf

Iran’s defense minister has called on the US to leave the Persian Gulf and stop harassing regional countries.

Spokesman Rejects Arab League’s Anti-Iran Claims

Iran’s Foreign Ministry deplored certain Arab leaders for mistaking friends for foes and for repeating anti-Iran allegations instead of addressing main regional problems and common threats, saying Tehran sticks to principles of non-interference in the internal affairs of others.

Iran Defeats China to Get Closer to Russia World Cup

Iranian national football team edged past China in the 2018 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday thanks to Mehdi Taremi’s goal.

Spokesman Rejects US Veep’s Anti-Iran Claims

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed US vice president’s claim that Tehran is destabilizing the region, saying it is Washington’s support for the Tel Aviv regime that intensifies insecurity and instability.

Iran-Russia Ties Key to Regional Stability: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says relations between the Islamic Republic and Russia are “growing,” stressing that their mutual ties will play an effective role in promoting regional and international stability and security.

Turkey’s Claims Aimed at Justifying Expansionist Policies: Iran

Iran has dismissed the recent “unacceptable and unjustifiable” remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against Tehran, saying Ankara is leveling accusations against other countries to justify its expansionist policies.

Iran Beats Qatar to Move A Step Closer to World Cup Finals

Team Melli (The Iranian national football team) took vital step towards Russia with World Cup qualifying win over Qatar on Thursday.

Iranian FM Calls for Global Efforts to End Growing Threat of Extremism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on the international community to join the WAVE (World Against Violence and Extremism) and put an end to the suffering of children in Syria and Yemen.

Israel Announces Plans to Continue Military Attacks on Hezbollah in Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said in brazen remarks that his regime will continue to conduct military attacks against Hezbollah targets inside Syria, a day after Tel Aviv had to admit airstrikes inside Syrian territory.

Syria Gov’t, Opposition Keen to End Conflict: Analyst

A senior political commentator believes that all parties to the ongoing conflict in Syria, including the Assad government and the opposition groups, have the will to the end the six-year war.

Iran’s Population Increases to Nearly 80m: National Census

The findings of the recent National Population and Housing Census show Iran's population is over 79.92 million, which is about 4.77 million more compared to the previous figure registered by the census conducted in the Iranian year 1390

Iranian Filmmaker Wins Best Director Award in Canada

Iranian filmmaker Narges Abyar was selected as the best director at the 12th Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWIFF).

Iran’s Leader Endorses Conditions for Pardoning Prisoners

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei endorsed a set of conditions and regulations for pardoning or commuting prison terms of convicts sentenced by various Iranian courts.

DM Hails Iran’s Advanced Homegrown Tank

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan praised the country's state-of-the-art tank dubbed “Karrar”, saying that the domestically-manufactured tank is a clear sign of the high capability and creativity of the Defense Ministry’s experts.

Working Women in Iran Can Receive Paid Leave for Adopting Kids

working women who adopt children under the age of three are now entitled to 84 days of paid leave, the Ministry of Labor, Cooperatives and Social Welfare said in a new directive.

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