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Iranian refugee convicted by Dutch court on terror charges

A court in the Netherlands has convicted an Iranian refugee of ties with the anti-Tehran so-called Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahvaz (SMLA) terrorist group.

Yemen: Saudi, allies should admit defeat in war

Yemen’s Defense Minister Mohammad al-Atefi has stated the Saudi-led coalition waging war against the country has no choice but to admit defeat . He stressed all occupied areas would soon be restored to the Yemeni sovereignty.

Iran administers over 1mn more shots as it races to avert sixth Covid-19 wave

Iran's Health Ministry says over 1,078,000 more doses of coronavirus vaccine have been administered across the country over the past 24 hours.

Turkey to US: Deliver F-35s or give money back

The United States should either deliver the F-35s or return the money Turkey has paid for the military aircraft, Ankara says. Turkey has also announced it could purchase Russian-made SUs instead.

Putin warns of Asia arms race following US exit from nuclear treaty

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned about the possibility of an arms race between world powers in Asia after the US exit from Cold War-era nuclear weapons deal.

Iran Gas Stations Back on Line after System Disruption

All gas stations across Iran have re-entered service after their operation was disrupted nationwide following what was described has a “hacking attack.”

Iran rejects Reuters narration of nuclear talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has said the groundwork has not yet been laid for the United States to return to the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Bagheri rejected a report by Reuters claiming nuclear talks with six world powers will resume in November’s end.

Iranian army unveils Friendship 5-3031 aircraft

The Iranian Army has unveiled the Friendship 5-3031 aircraft in a ceremony attended by Commander of the Army’s Aviation Division Brigadier General Yousef Qorbani. “They worked on this plane for 30 thousand hours,” said the top general.

Russia warns of tension rise in Syria

Risks of the escalation of tensions on Syrian territories which are not controlled by the Damascus government are still high, a Russian diplomat warns.

Turkey deploys troops in Syria for attack on Kurds

Ankara has deployed hundreds of soldiers in northern Syria to conduct military operation against US-backed Kurdish forces, Turkish officials told Bloomberg on Wednesday. Damascus has repeatedly denounced Turkish incursions into the Syrian territory as blatant a violation of its territory.

Iran judiciary body condemns latest report by UN Human Rights Rapporteur

The Iranian Judiciary’s High Council for Human Rights has issued a statement denouncing the latest report by the UN Special Human Rights Rapporteur on Iran.

Four nations summon Lebanon envoys over Yemen war criticism

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait have summoned Beirut’s ambassadors after Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi called for an end to the Riyadh-led aggression on Yemen. The Saudi-led brutal war has killed tens of thousands of Yemenis, displaced millions more and thrown the country into the ‘worst humanitarian catastrophe.”

US says still possible to implement understanding on JCPOA full compliance

The United States believes it is still possible to quickly reach and implement an understanding on return to mutual full compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or the Iran Nuclear Deal. Earlier, Tehran has said it will resume talks with world powers in November on reviving the nuclear deal.

Israel OKs construction of thousands of settler units in West Bank

Israel moved forward on Wednesday with plans to build some 3,000 settler units in the West Bank despite strong criticism by the US.

Iran Calls on UNSC to Make Israel End Occupation of Syria’s Golan

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi has urged the UN Security Council to force the Israeli regime into ending its occupation of Syrian territory.

Russia: Seventh round of nuclear talks to resume next month

The negotiations on reviving Iran’s nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), will resume in late November, according to Russia’s top negotiator.

‘Terrorists increasing activities near Tajikistan-Afghanistan border’

Terrorists are scaling up their activities in the regions near the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border, Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin said on Wednesday at a ministerial meeting of Afghanistan's neighboring countries in Tehran.

Iran Slams Leaks of Nuclear Info by IAEA

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has strongly criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency, saying it must not go beyond its authority and allow leak of technical details about Iran’s nuclear activities.

Tehran mayor revokes son-in-law’s appointment order

Tehran mayor Alireza Zakani has revoked an order that appointed his son-in-law Hossein Heydari as his special advisor for the purpose of making urban management smart.

Daesh kills Iraqi police forces, 13 tribal Shias

The Daesh terrorist group has killed two police members in Iraq’s Salaheddin province.

Uzbekistan seeks using Chabahar capacities

The Uzbek foreign minister voices his country’s willingness to use the transit capacities of the Port of Chabahar in southern Iran.

Tehran Afghanistan forum ends, urging Taliban to ensure security

The Tehran forum on Afghanistan has wrapped up its work with participants calling for an inclusive government that represents all ethnic groups as the only way out of the current impasse in Afghanistan. They also called on the Taliban to ensure the rights of all ethnicities and that “the territory of Afghanistan would create no threat for the neighboring countries”.

Iran: UN Rapporteur should condemn devastating effects of economic terrorism on Iranians

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected a report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic as biased, confrontational and politically-motivated.

Tehran Forum: Inclusive Political Structure with Participation of All Ethnicities Sole Solution for Afghanistan

Foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighbors issued a joint statement at the end of their meeting in Tehran, reiterating the need for an inclusive political structure, with the participation of all ethnicities, as the only way out of the current situation in Afghanistan.

Iran: Vienna talks to resume before November’s end

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has said he and coordinator of the nuclear deal’s joint commission Enrique Mora have agreed to the resumption of the Vienna talks before the end of November.