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Terrorists Killed after Assassinating IRGC General in Southeast Iran
A commander with Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reportedly been assassinated by two terrorists in the country’s southeast.
Iranian FM Condoles with Egyptians in Arabic
In his first post in Arabic, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif strongly denounced the recent terrorist attacks on Egyptian churches, and condoled with the Arab nation on the tragedy.
Iran Condemns Deadly Attacks on Egypt Churches
Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned terrorist attacks on two churches in Egypt that killed and wounded dozens of people on Sunday.
11 Killed in Second Egyptian Church Bombing
Egyptian health ministry announced at least 11 people were killed in an Alexandria church bombing on Sunday, hours after a blast killed 25 worshippers in another church in Egypt.
US Attack on Syria Sows Terrorism, as in Sweden: Iran
The United States’ recent aggression in Syria sows terrorism, which recently displayed itself in Sweden, Iran says.
Attack on Syrian Airbase Proves Washington’s Support for Terrorists
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani slammed the US missile attack on a Syrian airbase as a testimony to Washington’s support for terrorist groups, warning that such criminal acts would only complicate the political and security conditions in Syria.
No Need for Syrian Army to Use Chemicals: Analyst
A Middle East expert rejects the accusations that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons in the city of Idlib.
31 Killed in ISIS Attack on Iraq’s Tikrit
At least 31 people, including 14 police officers, were killed and more than 40 wounded in attacks overnight by the ISIS militants in the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit.
Over 70 Killed in ‘Attack’ on Idlib: Syrian Opposition
Sources close to the Syrian opposition claim that over 70 have lost their lives in an alleged ‘attack’ on the rebel-held city of Idlib.
Iran Condemns St. Petersburg Terrorist Attack
Iran on Monday strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Russia’s Saint Petersburg metro station, and renewed its call for joint global fight against terrorism.
Blast Hits St. Petersburg Metro, Casualties Reported
Ten people have been reportedly killed and several others injured after a bomb blast hits metro station in Russia's St. Petersburg.
US Lying about Roots of Terrorism: Iran
Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed as groundless the allegations made by US defense secretary that Iran is a sponsor of terrorism, saying the US is misleading the world’s public opinion about the real financial and spiritual supporters of terrorism and Takfiri-Wahhabi extremism.
Iran Condemns Pakistan Terrorist Attack
Iran has censured a terrorist bomb blast near a mosque in Pakistan, saying “steely determination” and “collective cooperation” are required to eliminate terrorism and extremism at both international and regional levels.
22 Killed in Blast near Shiite Mosque in Pakistan
A bomb targeting a mosque in Pakistan's northwestern city of Parachinar killed at least 22 people on Friday and wounded dozens in an attack claimed by the Pakistani Taliban.
London Terror Attack, Consequence of UK Policy in Syria
An Iranian MP says the UK and France were the main sponsors of terrorists and militants in Syria, adding the recent terror attack in London [on March 21] was a consequence of the British policy in the Middle Eastern country.
Over 12 Killed in Attack on Russian Base in Chechnya
An attack by Chechen militants against a Russian military base has claimed the lives of more than 12 people.
Iran Strongly Denounces London Terrorist Attack
Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Wednesday’s terrorist attack in the British capital, London, saying that today terrorism knows no borders and geography.
30% of West Mosul Retaken from ISIS: Commander
An Iraqi commander announced that the country’s forces have retaken around 30 percent of west Mosul from ISIS militants, as soldiers are pushing into more districts
US Safe Zone Plan in Syria Doomed to Failure: Iranian MP
An Iranian MP says the plan by the US and a number of the regional countries to set up a safe zone in Syria is definitely doomed to failure.
ISIS Leader May Have Escaped Iraq’s Mosul
The ISIS terrorist group’s leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has once again slipped through the fingertips of Iraqi forces and allied troops controlling the area around Mosul, Iraq.
US Airstrike Kills 33 Iraqis Taken Hostage by ISIS
A US-led coalition warplane has ‘mistakenly’ fired two missiles into a train station, where several Iraqi captives held by ISIS as hostage were held.
ISIS Leader’s Cousin Reportedly Arrested in Mosul (+Video)
Iraqi forces say they have captured the cousin of Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, the infamous leader of ISIS, during the ongoing operation to liberate northern city of Mosul.
Iranian MP Warns against Formation of Takfiri Front in East Asia
Amid the Saudi King’s tour of East Asian countries, an Iranian lawmaker warned that Riyadh is trying to form an ideological, economic Takfiri [extremist] front among Muslim people in East Asian states to reach its financial goals.
ISIS Uses Chemical Weapons in Iraq’s Mosul: Red Cross
Several residents of the war-torn Iraqi city of Mosul were treated for injuries from an ISIS chemical attack this week, an official with the International Committee of the Red Cross said.
ISIS Threatens China for First Time in Video Message
The ISIS terrorists coming from China’s Uighur has vowed to return home and shed rivers of blood in the terror group's first video to target the country.