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Terrorist Group Smashed in Southeastern Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces attacked a group of terrorists in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan, killing a number of Takfiri militants and confiscating a large amount of explosives and ammunition.

Iran Strongly Denounces Kabul Terrorist Attack

Iran has strongly condemned a recent terrorist attack on a Shia mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul, which killed four people, including three civilians.

Iran’s National Unity Boosted by Football Wins: President

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani praised the national football team for qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a spectacular performance, saying victories in sports, particularly in football games, cement nation unity and make people take pride in being Iranians.

Chinese Naval Group to Dock at Iranian Port

A Chinese naval group is to berth in southern Iran as Tehran and Beijing maintain their determination to enhance naval cooperation, the Iranian Navy has announced.

Iran Backs Out of UNESCO’s 2030 Education Agenda

Iran’s Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution decided on Tuesday that Tehran should back out of the UN-devised global education agenda, known as Education 2030, citing the country’s own detailed documents in the field of education.

Mideast Plagued by US, Saudi-Sponsored Terrorism: Iranian General

A ranking Iranian commander slammed the US and Saudi Arabia for their support for terrorist activities that have wreaked havoc in the region and elsewhere.

FM Zarif Writes to Mogherini on Iran Deal Implementation: Source

An informed source at the European Union (EU) confirmed that Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written a letter to the bloc’s Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini on the implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

FM Zarif Slams US Wrong Policy on Iran after Senate Sanctions Bill

Iran’s foreign minister decried the wrong policy that Washington has adopted on Tehran after the US Senate’s move to approve a bill on new anti-Iran sanctions, saying he will raise the subject of the US breach of the JCPOA in a meeting with EU foreign policy chief in Oslo.

Iran’s Air Traffic Up by 17% after Qatar Crisis

Qatar’s request to divert flights to Iran after the Arab rift has caused a significant rise in passenger planes using Iranian airspace, the CEO of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization said.

Austria Allocates One Billion Euro Credit Line to Iran Steel Project

Austria says it has allocated a credit line of €1 billion for a major steel production project in southern Iran.

No More Turmoil Needed in Mideast: Iran’s Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Norway to attend the Oslo Forum, says the Middle East region is already fraught with tensions and needs no more turmoil, as a diplomatic crisis between several Arab countries in the region heats up.

Iran’s Top Officer Vows to Give Terrorists Unforgettable Lessons

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has pledged that the Islamic Republic would give “new unforgettable lessons” to terrorists and their allies after recent twin terrorist attacks in Tehran.

Thousands of Flamingos Delay Migration from Lake Urmia

Some 10,000 flamingos that migrated to Urmia Lake months ago have delayed flying off to their next destination due to favorable weather and environmental conditions around the lake, as well as adequate food supply.

Two Iranian Warships to Set Sail for Oman

Two Iranian warships are scheduled to set sail for Oman and the high seas to carry out a mission, Iran's Navy says.

Tehran Attacks Mastermind Killed Outside Iran: Minister

The Iranian Intelligence Ministry has announced that the mastermind behind the Tehran terrorist attacks has been killed.

Tehran Terror Attacks Not to Influence Iran’s Tourism

Wednesday's terrorist attacks in Tehran are not expected to have a noticeable impact on Iran's inbound tourism, as the incidents did not take place at a tourist spot, a tourism expert said.

Pope Condemns ‘Barbaric’ Terrorist Attacks on Tehran

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has condemned the recent deadly twin terrorist attacks in the Iranian capital, Tehran, offering condolences to those affected by the assaults.

New Hamas Chief to Visit Iran in Near Future

A delegation from Palestinian resistance movement Hamas headed by the new leader of the movement’s political bureau, Ismail Haniya, plans to pay an official visit to Iran in the near future, according to a Hamas official.

Iranian FM, UN Secretary General Hold Talks in Astana

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the United Nations Secretary General António Guterres have discussed the recent twin terrorist attacks in Tehran and the latest developments in the Middle East.

Iran Strongly Denounces Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Iraq

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned today’s terrorist attacks in the Iraqi town of Musayyib, south of Baghdad, and the holy city of Karbala, in which dozens of “innocent people” were killed and injured.

Tehran Attacks Result of Saudi-Israeli-US Project: IRGC General

A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the recent deadly terror attacks in Tehran were the outcome of a tripartite project by Saudi Arabia, Israel and the United States.

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry Arrests More Wahhabi Terrorists

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry announced on Friday that its forces have managed to identify and arrest several more terrorist suspects after twin attacks in Tehran claimed by Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terror group.

Funeral Held for Victims of Tehran Terrorist Attacks(+Photos)

Majlis (Iran’s Parliament), which came under a terror attack recently, is hosting a funeral ceremony for the victims of the incident, and another concomitant one, which targeted Imam Khomeini’s Mausoleum.

Iranian FM Raps Trump’s ‘Repugnant’ Remarks on Tehran Attacks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has slammed the US president’s comments on Tehran terror attacks as “repugnant” after Donald Trump pointed the finger of blame at Iran itself, in a reaction which was met with criticism even at home.

Iranian Nation to Resist Violence, Extremism: Rouhani

Iranian President on Wednesday strongly deplored deadly terrorist attacks in Tehran, expressing the confidence that the Iranian nation will confront terrorism and violence.

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