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Iran Blasts Saudi Airstrike on Civilians in Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a Saudi airstrike on a residential area in Yemen’s western province of Hudaydah that killed dozens of civilians on Friday.

Iran Hails China’s Offer to Help Resolve Tehran-Riyadh Tension

Iran has welcomed a Chinese offer to play a mediatory role and help settle the differences between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which unilaterally severed ties with the Islamic Republic last year.

Iran Books Place in 2017 Beach Soccer World Cup in Bahamas

Iran defeated Japan 8-6 to book a place in the AFC Beach Soccer Championship 2017 final match.

Ayatollah Khamenei Downplays US Claims on Iran Elections

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has downplayed the US criticism of elections in Iran as a result of Washington’s fury over Tehran’s growing influence among nations.

Religious Minorities Can Improve Iran’s Global Image: Minister

Iran's Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alawi emphasized the constructive role that leaders of religious minorities living in Iran can play in their interaction in the country's society and letting the world know about the realities on the ground in Iran.

Iranian FM Holds Talks with Emir of Qatar in Doha

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met and held talks with the Qatari emir on bilateral relations as well as regional developments.

Iran Blasts Kabul Terror Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned a deadly attack on a hospital in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday, which was claimed by the Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terror group.

Man United Describes Iranian Striker as Rostov’s Star Player

Manchester United site has warned the Red Devils of Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun’s threat.

IRGC Denies US Claims about Naval Incident in Persian Gulf

A commander with Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says an American warship recently drew its warning by sailing “unprofessionally” close to the force’s vessels near Iranian territorial waters.

Iran Trying to Gain Access to Luxembourg Assets

Following news that Iran's assets in Luxembourg have been frozen by a court, a senior Iranian official said on Tuesday lawyers with the Central Bank of Iran are currently consulting Luxembourg lawyers "for us to be able to have access to the funds".

No IRGC Staff Allowed to Interfere in Iran Election: Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari made it clear that the IRGC personnel are not allowed to get involved in political activities for the upcoming presidential election.

Iran Unveils ‘Saba 248’ Utility Chopper

Iran has unveiled a new utility helicopter capable of serving both military and civilian purposes.

US Had Better Care about Its Own Flawed Election: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani dismissed a recent US report accusing Iran of “falling short of international standards for free elections”, saying the US had better care about its own recent presidential election and the subsequent social turmoil.

Ambitious Project to Connect Europe to India Closer to Reality

Azerbaijan officially launched a rail link with Iran on Sunday by sending a train across the border to Iran’s northern city of Astara thus taking an ambitious multimodal transport project that connects northern Europe to India closer to reality.

Afghanistan Violates Treaty with Iran on Border River

In a move in violation of a 1973 treaty with Iran, Afghanistan has refused to supply its neighbor with share of water from the Hirmand River, which rises in Afghanistan and flows through eastern parts of Iran, according to Iran’s Energy Ministry.

Israel Seeks to Damage Iran-Azerbaijan Brotherly Ties: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says enemies are irked by close relations between Iran and Azerbaijan, warning of the Israeli regime’s efforts to undermine the two countries' mutual ties.

Iran Signs 2 MoUs with Azerbaijan Republic

In a high-profile meeting in Tehran on Sunday, Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for closer ties between the two neighboring countries.

Iran Rejects US ‘Meddlesome’ Human Rights Report

Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected allegations of human rights violation raised by the US State Department in its annual report, saying the US government, with its dark record of violating human rights all around the world, is in no position to comment on other countries’ conduct.

Russian Carmaker UAZ to Launch Assembly Line in Iran

A Russian trade website says a leading automobile manufacturer is set to establish an assembly line in Iran in 2018.

Iran to Enhance Trade Ties with France: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif described France as a major political and trade partner with which Iran seeks to boost joint investment.

Spokesman Rejects Saudi-Malaysian Anti-Iran Statement

Iran has strongly condemned new allegations leveled against the Islamic Republic in a joint statement released at the conclusion of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s visit to Malaysia.

Iran Raps Use of Human Rights as Political Leverage

An Iranian deputy foreign minister decried employment of the issue of human rights as a political tool, and reminded the UN Human Right Council that politicization of human rights mechanisms will only bring discredit on the inter-governmental body.

Iranian President Highlights ECO’s Role in Region’s Future Economy

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) should play a crucial role in building the future economy of the region.

Iran’s Nemati Selected as World’s Best Para Archer in 2016

Iran’s Zahra Nemati and USA’s Andre Shelby were named women’s and men’s Para archers of 2016 by World Archery at a gala held in Las Vegas, USA, as part of the annual Vegas Shoot on 10 February.

Iran Condemns Terror Attacks in Syria’s Homs

The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Syrian city of Homs in which over 40 people lost their lives.

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