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Iran Neutralizes Ring Smuggling Contraband Silver Goods

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry arrested members of a ring that smuggled cargoes of contraband silver goods into the country.

Iran’s Press TV Anchor Arrested in US

Iranian Press TV’s news anchor Marzieh Hashemi has been arrested and imprisoned in the United States with no formal charges.

Tehran Capable of Producing Homegrown Nuclear Equipment: Iran Nuclear Chief

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi said. Iranian nuclear scientists are capable of manufacturing home-grown types of fuel rods or centrifuges, and the country is no longer in need of reverse engineering methods to fulfill nuclear needs.

Iran Conveys Concerns to Poland Over Iran-Focused Conference

Iran's Ambassador to Poland met a Polish deputy foreign minister to voice Tehran's concerns regarding an Iran-focused conference to be held in the country mid-Feburary.

Zarif: Anti-Iran Summit to Be Held by US in Poland ‘Desperate Circus’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at an anti-Iran conference due to be held by the US in the Polish capital of Warsaw next month, describing it as a “desperate circus” that will disgrace the participants.

Tehran Urges Netherlands to Protect Iranian Diplomats, Embassy

Iran’s ambassador to The Hague called on high-ranking officials of the Netherlands to preserve the security of Iranian diplomats and the country’s embassy in the European country after Wednesday’s attack on Iran's embassy building.

Iran to Send Two Satellites into Orbit: President Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says domestically-manufactured rockets will carry two new satellites into orbit “in the coming weeks.”

Japan to Assist Iran with Afforestation Efforts

The Japan International Cooperation Agency has staged a project in the southwest Iran to establish forests and resuscitate pastures around Karun, the only navigable river in Iran.

Iranian, Russian Navies to Conduct Joint Military Excercise

The Iranian navy's commander announced Iran and Russia will hold joint military drills in the Caspian Sea in the near future, stressing the two countries' opposition to military presence of external powers in the region.

US in No Position to Lecture Iran on UNSC Resolution 2231: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed a new US claim that Iran's launch of space rockets and missiles breaches a Security Council resolution that endorsed the 2015 nuclear deal, saying Washington has already violated that UN document and thus cannot comment on it.

Iranian President Accepts Health Minister’s Resignation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accepted resignation of Minister of Health and Medical Education Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi.

Palestinians Would Shape Government in Tel Aviv: Iranian Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei admired recent victories of Palestinians in their battle against the Israeli regime, expressing hope Palestinians would form a government in Tel Aviv in the future.

Ayatollah Amoli Larijani Appointed Head of Iran’s Expediency Council

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani, the current head of Iran's 4, as the new chairman of the Expediency Council and a jurist member of the Guardian Council.

Syrian Army in Manbij to Protect Kurds from Turkey

The Syrian army has entered Manbij near the Turkish border, marking the return of territories held by US-backed militants to the government fold for the first time in years, an army spokesman said Friday.

US Does Not Dare Mention Military Option against Iran: IRGC

The top commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the United States' power is on the decline and faced with Iran's increasing might, it does not dare mention the military option against the Islamic Republic anymore.

Iran Oil Revenues Decreased 28 Percent in New Budget Proposal

The state budget for the new Iranian year starting on March 21 assumes $21 billion of oil revenues, about 28 percent lower than this year's budget, Government spokesman Mohammad Reza Nobakht has said.

Iranian Army to Hold Military Excercies Soon

Iran's Army plans to hold new war games within the next three months, Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said.

UAE Releases Images of Missing Princess

The United Arab Emirates has said on Monday that Princess Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed al-Maktoum, daughter of Dubai’s ruler, is alive and living at home with her family.

Tehran Calls for Enhancement of Ties with Baku

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called fo improvement of relations between Tehran and Baku in different fields.

Netanyahu, Erdogan Exchange Heated Barbs

Turkey and Israel have exchanged new broadsides, with Ankara blasting Israel's occupation and Tel Aviv accusing Turkey of massacring Kurds and occupying Cyprus.

US Defence Secretary Resigns over Disagreement with Trump

US defence Secretary James Mattis finally announced his long-anticipated resignation to allow President Donald Trump to have a defence chief whose views are more aligned with the US president, he said in his resignation letter Thursday.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Back Syria Constitutional Committee

The Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and Turkey have agreed to step up efforts aimed at convening the first session of a UN-sponsored Syrian Constitutional Committee early next year in a bid to begin a viable peace process to the country's seven-year-old conflict.

Huge Oil, Gas Reserves Discovered in North-West of Iran

Iran is currently scouring 60 percent of its total area for new oil and gas reserves, including in places which were deemed until recently the least likely to have hydrocarbon-bearing formations.

Regional Spy Services Working against Iran: Intelligence Minister

Iran’s intelligence minister highlighted the growing trend of threats targeting the country’s security, saying even the spy services of some neighbors are involved in hatching hostile plots against Iran.

Iranian President Due in Turkey for Official Visit

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will travel to Turkey on Wednesday for an official visit.

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