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Indian Refiners Allowed to Import Crude Oil Using Iranian Tankers, Insurance

India is allowing state refiners to import Iranian oil with Tehran arranging tankers and insurance after firms including the country’s top shipper Shipping Corp of India halted voyages to Iran due to US sanctions, sources said.

Syria’s Idlib Must Be Cleansed of Terrorists: Iran’s Zarif

Syria’s northern province of Idlib must be cleansed of the remnants of terrorist groups, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Monday, saying the terrorist-held region should return to Syrians.

Iranian, Russia, Iraq, Syrian Top Generals to Meet Soon

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri and his Russian, Iraqi, and Syrian counterparts are planned to hold a joint meeting in the near future, a high-ranking Iranian commander said.

Iran Disbands Terrorist Cell in Southeastern Province

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ (IRGC) forces killed four members of a terrorist group in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan during an armed clash on Friday.

Iran Has Options Other than Remaining Committed to JCPOA: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said complying with the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers “in deeds and not just words is not Iran's only option”.

Iran Still Respecting Its JCPOA Commitments: IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has once again reaffirmed Iran's full compliance with its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal in the second such report after the US stopped fulfilling its side of the bargain and left the multilateral agreement in violation of international law.

Zarif, Erdogan Discuss US Pressures in Ankara

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Washington's actions will eventually serve to bolster ties among nations.

Tehran, Damascus Reach Deal on Iran’s Continued Presence in Syria

A senior Iranian commander says the country's military advisors will maintain their presence in Syria, giving more details about a military cooperation agreement reached between Tehran and Damascus this week.

Iran’s DM Hatami Visits Syria’s Aleppo

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Tuesday paid a visit to Syria’s northern city of Aleppo and was briefed on the efforts to cleanse the war-torn city of terrorist groups.

Security Forces Disband Two Terrorist Cells in Western Iran

Iran’s Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi said his forces have smashed two terrorist teams in the western provinces of Kermanshah and Kurdistan.

No Place for Foreign Forces in Persian Gulf: IRGC Navy

The new commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy said there is no place for foreign forces, like the US navy, in the Persian Gulf, warning against the environmental problems that could be caused by the presence of foreign nuclear warships in the Persian Gulf.

ICJ Starts Hearing Iran’s Lawsuit against US over Illegal Sanctions

The International Court of Justice has begun hearing a lawsuit brought by Iran against new US sanctions ordered by the Trump administration.

Pilot Killed after F5 Fighter Jet Crashes in SW Iran

An Iranian F-5 fighter jet crashed while landing in a southwestern airbase on Sunday, killing one of the two pilots.

Syria Will Definitely Defeat Terrorism, Iran DM Tells Assad

Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has hailed the steadfastness of the Syrian people and government forces in their battle against terrorism, expressing confidence that they will achieve a final victory in this path.

Tehran Warns Riyadh of Consequences of Executing Activists

Iran’s High Council of Human Rights has warned Saudi Arabia of the consequences of its "cruelties," including reported plans to execute several human rights activists.

Iran in Talks with Russia for Construction of New Nuclear Plant

Iran's Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says the country has restarted negotiations with Russia to build a new nuclear power plant capable of generating up to 3,000 megawatts of electricity.

Iran Leader Appoints New IRGC Navy Commander

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei appointed Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri as the new commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ Navy.

Iranian Girls, Boys Claim Kabaddi Titles in Asian Games

Iranians have won gold medals in both men's and women's kabaddi championships at the Jakarta Palembang 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.

“Iran Spending Much Less than Other States on Defence Capabilities”

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Tuesday highlighted the country’s self-sufficiency in arms sphere, reminding at the same time that the Islamic Republic’s expenditure on defense sector is lower than that of many other countries.

France’s Total Officially Withdraws from Iran’s South Pars Gas Project

Iran’s Petroleum Minister Bijan Zanganeh says French energy giant Total has officially left the country, ending speculations over whether it would stay to finish a gas project following the return of US sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Iranian Wrestlers Win Two Gold Medals in Jakarta Asian Games

Iranian freestyle wrestlers have grabbed two gold medals in the first official day of the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.

Iran Prepared to Boost Bilateral Ties with Pakistan under Khan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to Pakistan's new Prime Minister Imran Khan, congratulating him on taking the helm in the neighboring country and voicing Tehran’s readiness to enhance ties with Islamabad.

Iran Unveils Simulator System for Bell 206 Chopper

The Iranian Army Ground Force’s Airborne Division brought into service a homegrown simulator system for Bell 206 military choppers.

Prominent Iranian Actor Ezzatollah Entezami Dies at 94

Ezzatollah Entezami, one of the most prominent actors of the Iranian cinema and theater, has passed away at the age of 94.

US Has Lost Even Its Closest Allies, Iran FM Says

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that the United States isolated itself when it left the nuclear deal with Iran.

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