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‘Russia Still Interested in Making Energy Investment in Iran’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have discussed expansion of business ties between the two states in a range of fields, particularly in the energy sector, despite Washington's unilateral sanctions.

US Seeks to Kill INSTEX by Imposing New Sanctions

The Trump administration is now weighing sanctions on Iran’s counterpart to the European special-purpose vehicle for humanitarian trade, Bloomberg says.

Rouhani Urges Europe to Resist US Economic Terror against Iran

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says European countries must resist the United States’ economic terrorism against the Iranian nation and live up to their obligations as per a nuclear deal signed between Tehran and six world powers in 2015.

Iran Says Not Requested to Buy S-400 from Russia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says that Tehran has not put in a request to purchase S-400 air defense system. He also noted that Iranian experts have designed a system which is as effective as the S-400 anti-missile system.

US in No Position to Comment on Iran’s Missiles: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has categorically rejected a claim by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about Iran's missile program, saying Tehran does not seek to develop nuclear weapons.

Iran President to Visit Tajikistan amid Thaw in Relations

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will attend the 5th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Tajikistan next week.

Chinese Bank ‘Kunlun’ Starts Work in Iran

Vice Chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Pedram Soltani on Thursday revealed the start of activity of China’s Bank of Kunlun in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran President Says Not after Tension with Big Powers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is seeking to promote security in the Middle East and is not willing to engage in any conflict but will give a firm response to any "foolish" act against its territory.  

Iran President Urges US to Get Back to ‘Normal Conditions’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic can sit at the negotiating table to solve any issues if the enemy returns to "normal conditions" and realizes it had taken a wrong approach.

Oil Price to Hit $100 Once First Bullet Fired in Persian Gulf: Iran

A senior Iranian commander has dismissed the United States’ aggressive posturing against Iran, reasoning that any potential confrontation in the Persian Gulf would instantly increase oil prices to over 100 dollars per barrel, something that Washington and its allies would not be able to endure.

War with Iran to Burn Entire Middle East: Nasrallah

The secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has warned that a war against Iran would not stop at the Islamic Republic's borders, and its flames will engulf the entire Middle East region.

Iraq Opposes Arab Summit’s Anti-Iran Statement

Iraq has opposed the final statement of an emergency meeting in Saudi Arabia, which condemned what it called Iran's "interference" in countries of the Middle East region.

Trump’s Peace Plan to Turn into ‘Bankruptcy of Century’: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned that a US-devised plan targeting the Palestinian nation, dubbed “the deal of the century”, has "dangerous regional aspects" and urged leaders of Muslim countries to counter the plot and defend Palestine.

Usurpers Doomed to Leave Palestine: Iranian Top General

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said he has every confidence that the Zionist usurpers of Palestine will be terminated and that an “independent and mighty” Palestine will be revived.

Ayatollah Khamenei Appoints New Air Defence Commanders

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has, in separate decrees, appointed the commander of the newly established Air Defense Force of the Iranian Army, and the new commander of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base.

President Rouhani Invited to Attend GECF Gas Summit

President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo sent a message to his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, inviting him to participate in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) 2019 meeting due to be held in the African country in November.

Iran Denies Closure of British-Iranian Chamber of Commerce

Iran’s ambassador to London denied a report about closure of the British Iranian Chamber of Commerce, saying the chamber is doing its activities normally and has only morphed into a “virtual and digital” establishment due to rising rents in London.

Iran Says Ready to Connect Pakistan’s Gwadar to Chabahar Port

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he is putting forward a "proposal" during his ongoing trip to Islamabad for connecting Pakistan's Gwadar port to its "complementary" port Chabahar in southeastern Iran.

Enemy’s Adventurism to Trigger Iran’s Harsh Response: Top General

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri warned the enemies that any military action would trigger Iran’s harsh and crushing response.

Iraqi Teams Being Sent to Iran, US to Ease Tension

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi says his country is set to send delegations to the US and Iran to help “halt tension” between the two sides amid growing concerns over a military conflict as Washington ratchets up its belligerent rhetoric against Tehran and builds up its military presence in the region.

US Seeks Dialogue with Iran ‘If They Are Ready’: Trump

US President Donald Trump says he is willing to engage in negotiations with Iran “if they are ready” amid Washington’s unilateral pressure against Tehran.

US Says Its Arab Allies Start Patrols in Persian Gulf

The United States says countries of the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council have started patrolling in the region amid the US escalation of tensions with Tehran.

Damascus Announces Unilateral Truce in Idlib: Russia

Syrian forces have unilaterally ceased firing in the northwestern Idlib province, the last major rebel-held territory, Russia's defense ministry said.

Saudi King Urges Meeting of Arab Leaders on Fujairah Incidents

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has called for emergency meetings of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council ([P]GCC) and the Arab League, following mysterious “sabotage” attacks on Saudi and Emirati oil tankers as well as drone strikes targeting Saudi oil pumping stations.

Iranian Stem Cell Scientist in US Jails for 7 Months without Trial

Top Iranian stem cell scientist Dr. Masoud Soleimani has been behind bars in the United States without trial for the past seven months.

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