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Tehran and Ankara have patched up differences: Iran’s envoy
Iran’s ambassador to Turkey shares his thoughts on how Turkey will change after Erdogan is elected president.
IS is neither Islamic, nor a state: Iranian deputy FM
Iranian diplomat slams IS as a terrorist entity that has nothing to do with Islam.
Kerry: Iran has ‘a role’ in campaign against ISIL
US Secretary of State John Kerry says Iran has "a role to play" in the campaign against the ISIL terrorist group, which is operating in Syria and Iraq.
Iran plays constructive role in Mideast, says UN chief
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has highlighted Iran’s role in the Middle East, stressing the need to tap into the Islamic Republic’s potential to resolve crises in the region.
IS, Zionists and Western neo-cons do not represent faith
Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami says IS, Zionists and Western neo-cons do not represent religions.
ISIL product of foreign invasion in ME: Zarif
The ISIL terrorists in Iraq and Syria are an outcome of foreign invasion in the Middle East, says Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
President Rouhani slams US-led coalition against ISIL
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called the US-led coalition against the ISIL terrorists “ridiculous”.
Britain calls for Iran assistance in fighting ISIL
British foreign secretary has urged Iran to cooperate with the US-led coalition in the fight against ISIL Takfiri militants even if the Islamic Republic is not part of the coalition.
Pope Francis is an IS target: Iraqi ambassador to Vatican
An Iraqi diplomat says an attempt on Pope Francis’ life by ISIL is likely.
Iran and France move to boost agriculture ties
Iran and France sign deals to boost research and training cooperation in the agriculture sector.
Iraq regrets Iran absence at Paris conference on ISIL
Iraq's Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari says he "regrets" that Iran has not been invited to an international conference in Paris to discuss the threat posed by the ISIL Takfiri militants.
Iran will never trust US anti-ISIL coalition: Interior min.
Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli says the Islamic Republic will never trust the US-led so-called international coalition to tackle the Takfiri ISIL militants.
ISIL’s new video shows beheading of David Haines
The ISIL terrorists have released a video purportedly showing the decapitation of British hostage David Cawthorne Haines.
Azerbaijan no base for anti-Iran moves: Azeri defense min.
Azeri Defense Minister Lieutenant General Zakir Hasanov has said Baku will not allow its territory to be used for any action against the Islamic Republic.
Obama says US will bomb ISIL in Syria
President Barack Obama says the United States is prepared to expand its bombing campaign against ISIL terrorists and launch airstrikes in Syria.
Who is right: Obama or Kissinger?
President Obama and veteran strategist Henry Kissinger hold contrary views about Iran and ISIL.
Iran intercepts pro-Takfiris on way to join ISIL in Iraq
Iranian security forces have thwarted attempts by a number of Pakistani and Afghan nationals to cross Iran’s borders and reach Iraqi soil to join ISIL, says the Iranian interior minister.
Iran congratulates Iraq on forming new government
Iran has congratulated the Iraqi nation on the completion of the country’s political process and the formation of a new government.
Iranian political experts praise Nouri al-Maliki’s decision
Political experts size up the latest developments in Iraq after Nouri al-Maliki stepped down in favor of his fellow party member, Haider al-Abadi.
Fighting terror is West pretext for intervention: Iranian official
A senior Iranian official has warned against the Western interference in the region under the pretext of fighting terrorism.
Comprehensive plan needed against ISIL terror: Rafsanjani
Chairman of the State Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has called for a thorough international plan to stop ISIL terrorists from committing more crimes.
Tehran backs Baghdad in fight with ISIL: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has voiced support for the Iraqi government in its fight against the ISIL Takfiri militants.
Tehran denies report on Iran-US cooperation in Iraq
Iran denies BBC reports that it is cooperating with the US in the fight against ISIL terrorists.
Iran plays key role in settling regional woes: Italy
President of the Italian Senate Pietro Grasso has underscored Iran’s key role in the settlement of crises in the Middle East region.
ISIL beheads another US journalist, Steven Sotloff
The ISIL terrorist group has released a video that claims to show the beheading of Steven Sotloff, a US journalist being held hostage by the militants.