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US Plots for Regional Division Foiled by Arbaeen Congregation

TEHRAN (defapress) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri applauded the unity of Muslims in the Arbaeen processions in Iraq, saying the event thwarted the US plots for creating rift and division in the region.

FM Zarif Says Ready to Visit Riyadh to Resolve Disputes

TEHRAN (defapress)- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced his readiness for a visit to the Saudi capital city of Riyadh for settling bilateral disputes between the Islamic Republic and the kingdom, reiterating that Tehran has always been a supporter of regional peace and cooperation.

No Sign of US Cyber Attack after Drone Downing

TEHRAN (defapress)- Head of Iran's Civil Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali rejected Washington’s claim that the US responded Tehran’s downing of an American spy drone over the Strait of Hormuz with a cyberattack, saying that there is no evidence to substantiate the claim.

Iran’s Judiciary:

Invaluable Information Obtained after Arrest of Zam

TEHRAN (defapress) – The spokesman for Iran’s Judiciary praised the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) for busting Ruhollah Zam, the head of an anti-Iranian website and Telegram channel, and said following his arrest “invaluable” information has been obtained.

Iranian Admin Has Passed Regulations Required by FATF, Minister Says

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said the country’s administration has passed regulations required by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-money-laundering watchdog.

Iran, Russia Review Latest Developments in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN (defapress)- Senior Iranian and Russian officials in a meeting in Moscow discussed the latest developments in the region, specially the Persian Gulf.

Advisor:

Zionist Al-Khalifa Regime to Hold No Place in Region’s Future

TEHRAN (defapress)- Senior Advisor to the Iranian Parliament Speaker Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Tuesday that Israel’s presence in an anti-Iran conference in the Bahraini capital city of Manama showed that the ruling regime of the tiny island will have a short life-span.

Parliament Speaker:

Iran Facilitates Investment Procedure for South Africa

TEHRAN (defapress)- Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani announced that Iran has paved the way for investment by South Africa in its development projects.

Zarif Blasts FATF for Politically-Driven Decisions

TEHRAN (defapress)- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday slammed the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for its recent decision, saying that the move pursues a political agenda.

Rouhani appreciates Iraq for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to Iraqi President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi to appreciate efforts of the country in holding this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Russia:

UK Brexit Delays Aimed at Weakening EU Positions

TEHRAN (defapress) – Commenting on the UK parliament’s adoption of an amendment allowing to delay Brexit, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the delays in the process can be explained by London’s desire to weaken the positions of its European partners.

Troops Leaving Syria Will Be Assigned to Iraq, US Defense Chief Says

TEHRAN (defapress) – All of the roughly 1,000 US troops ordered to leave northeastern Syria will move to western Iraq, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said.

Doha Urges Diplomacy to Ease Tensions between Iran, Some Arab States

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iran and some Arab countries of the region can solve their existing tensions through “constructive dialogue and diplomacy”, a Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson said.