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Iran, Russia Ink MoU to Expand Judiciary Cooperation

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Top judiciary officials from Iran and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the prosecutor general offices of the two countries.

Iran’s Regional Influence Result of Making Right Choices: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic’s growing influence in the region is because it has refused to support terrorist groups and made right choices.

Iran Dismisses US VP’s ‘Baseless’ Accusations

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected US Vice-President Mike Pence’s anti-Iran remarks, saying that repeating ‘baseless’ accusations against the Islamic Republic will end up in failure.

Iran’s Parliament Supports Boosting Economic Ties with Italy

An Iranian lawmaker says Parliament's support for private sector activities in the domestic and international arena can be a significant point for the development of Iran-Italy relations.

France Urges Saudi Arabia to Stop Funding Terrorist Groups

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he will give Saudi Arabia a list of extremist organizations and ask them to cut their funding for the groups.

Without Iran’s Support, Baghdad Would Have Collapsed: Iraqi General

Secretary General of Iraq’s Badr Organization Hadi Al-Amiri has praised Iran for supporting Iraq in its fight against terrorism, saying without Iran’s contribution, the central government of Baghdad would have fallen apart.

Iran Deeply Concerned over Sheikh Qassim’s Health

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qasseimi has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating health condition of Bahrain’s top Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim.

Yemeni Ex-President Urges Egypt to Leave Saudi-led Coalition

Former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has called on Egypt to immediately leave a Saudi-led coalition that has been launching airstrikes against the innocent people of Yemen in the past couple of years.

Iran Condemns US for Killing Iranian-American Citizen

Iran’s High Council of Human Rights has strongly denounced the killing of an Iranian-American national by the US police forces, and called on the US government to provide a convincing response.

Iran FM Zarif to Visit Italy, Azerbaijan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will pay official visits to the Italian capital of Rome and Azerbaijani capital of Baku later this week.

“Entire US within Range of New North Korean Missile”

North Korea claims the new type of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) it test-fired a few hours ago can reach the whole of continental United States.

Israel’s Plots to Sideline Palestinian Cause Will Fail: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi says the Zionists’ plots to consign the Palestinian cause to oblivion will definitely end up in failure.

Riyadh Dismayed at Own Failures in Mideast, Seeking Cover-up: Iran

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Saudi Arabia is disgruntled over its failures in the Middle East and seeks to cover them up.

France’s Exports to Iran at Five-Year High

A new report indicates the volume of France’s exports to Iran in the first nine months of this year has set a new record over the past five years.

Saudi Arabia Bullying Small Mideast Countries: Qatar FM

Qatar’s Foreign Minister says Lebanon is just the latest target in a Saudi campaign of intimidation that risks destabilising the Middle East.

Israeli Ex-DM “Proud” of Killing Highest Number of Palestinians

The Israeli regime’s former defence minister Moshe Ya'alon, who was in office from 2002 to 2005, says he is “proud” of being the official that killed the most Palestinians.

“Hariri First Lured into Visiting Saudi Arabia, Then Abducted”

A Saudi activist and whistle-blower has revealed new details of the suspicious resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri during his visit to Saudi Arabia.

Iran Invites Sheikh of Al-Azhar to Attend Islamic Unity Conference

The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially invited Ahmed el-Tayeb, the Sheikh of al-Azhar, to take part in the 31st International Islamic Unity Conference (IUC) due to be held in Tehran in early December.

“Iran’s Market Should Not Be Possessed by France”

A conservative news website says Iran should not allow France to possess the Islamic Republic’s market and send in goods which are already produced by Iran.

Myanmar Leader Defeats Trump to Win Islamophobia Award

Aung San Suu Kyi, the foreign minister and de facto leader of Myanmar, has been named the 2017 International Islamophobe of the Year for her country’s atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Joint Fight against Terror

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan Mohammad Mohaqiq have discussed issues of mutual interest in the Iranian capital.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Presidents to Meet Once in Every 15 Days

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says the presidents of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have decided to meet each other once in every 15 days or a month.

“EU Must Take Tougher Stances on MKO Terrorists”

The EU is expected to adopt a decisive stance on members of the anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), Iran’s interior minister stressed, referring to remnants of the notorious group living in Europe as “dangerous terrorists” with blood of Iranians on their hands.

Popular Forces in Iraq, Lebanon Inspired by Iran’s Basij: IRGC Chief

The IRGC Chief-Commander has hailed the role played by popular forces in the recent regional victories against terrorists, saying armed resistance cells are being established across the Middle East under the inspiration of Iran’s Basij.

Iran FM, Qatari Minister Call for Promotion of Business Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Qatar's Economy Minister Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al-Thani have discussed Tehran-Doha business relations in a meeting in Tehran.

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