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FM Zarif:

US imposed 'Vision for Peace' a nightmare for region, world

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the so-called US ‘Deal of the Century’ is a nightmare for the region and world.
News ID: 80042    Publish Date : 2020/01/29

Qatari Emir Appoints New PM after Accepting Resignation of Predecessor

TEHRAN( defapress ) – Qatar's ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has accepted the resignation of the prime minister, and appointed Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdelaziz al-Thani in his place, the emir's office said in statements on Tuesday.
News ID: 80041    Publish Date : 2020/01/28

Iran, Russia Offering Successful Model of Regional Partnership, Larijani Says

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Tehran and Moscow have developed a successful example of a strategy to ensure sustainable security in the region, as in the fight against terrorism.
News ID: 80040    Publish Date : 2020/01/28

New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Calls September Election

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called a general election for September, in a vote that will test whether her widespread popularity overseas is matched by support at home.
News ID: 80039    Publish Date : 2020/01/28

Iranian Adviser Dismisses Possibility of US Talks

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – A defense adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei categorically refuted any possibility of talks with the US government, which he condemned for assassinating an Iranian commander.
News ID: 80038    Publish Date : 2020/01/28

Iranian Official:

US Complicit in Narcotics Production in Afghanistan

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Secretary-General of Iran’s Anti-Narcotics Headquarters Brigadier General Eskandar Momeni deplored some Western countries’ lack of cooperation in the campaign against illicit drugs and said the US forces even support production of narcotics in Afghanistan.
News ID: 80037    Publish Date : 2020/01/28

Tehran reiterates support to Afghan peace process under govt. guidance

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed the Islamic Republic’s support to the peace process under the Afghan government until an agreement among Afghan groups is reached.
News ID: 80036    Publish Date : 2020/01/28

Rouhani:

US pressures won't stop Iran from pursuing plans for development

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani slammed the US’ sanctions against the country, noting that these pressures will not make Iran abandon its plans and dreams for development.
News ID: 80035    Publish Date : 2020/01/28

Brexit: EU Will Have Upper Hand in Trade Talks, Says Varadkar

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, said the EU will have the upper hand in post-Brexit trade talks.
News ID: 80028    Publish Date : 2020/01/27

Iran, Iraq Enjoy Safe Common Border, Commander Says

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The common borders between Iran and Iraq are among the world’s safest frontiers, commander of the Iranian Border Police said.
News ID: 80027    Publish Date : 2020/01/27

China Death Toll Spikes to 80, over 2,700 Cases Confirmed

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – China said on Monday that the death toll from a deadly viral outbreak spiked to 80 as the hard-hit epicenter province of Hubei suffered 24 new fatalities, while total confirmed cases nationwide rose sharply to 2,744.
News ID: 80026    Publish Date : 2020/01/27

Russia Completes Delivery of 2nd S-400 Regimental Set to China

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Russia has concluded procurement of a second S-400 Triumf (Triumph) missile system regimental set to China via maritime transport, the handover certificate was signed in December in China, a military diplomatic source said.
News ID: 80025    Publish Date : 2020/01/27

Official Reiterates Iran’s Support for Syria Sovereignty

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – A senior assistant to the Iranian Parliament speaker reaffirmed Tehran’s support for Syria’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, expressing hope for the settlement of the crisis in Idlib.
News ID: 80024    Publish Date : 2020/01/27

Bilateral Meeting for ‘Trump Deal’ Wishful Thinking: Iran’s FM

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif described US President Donald Trump’s “lust” for bilateral talks with Tehran to reach a “Trump deal” as wishful thinking.
News ID: 80023    Publish Date : 2020/01/27

Iran Hails Formation of New Lebanese Government

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi congratulated Lebanon on the formation of a new government, led by Hassan Diab.
News ID: 80022    Publish Date : 2020/01/27

Iranian Passenger Plane Derails off Path amid Landing in Mahshahr

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Passenger safely exited from an airplane that derailed off the path and crash-landed in the middle of a street in the city of Mahshahr in southwestern Iran.
News ID: 80021    Publish Date : 2020/01/27

Bolton Says Trump Tied Ukraine Funds to Probe

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – US President Donald Trump said he wanted to maintain a freeze on military assistance to Ukraine until it aided political investigations into his Democratic rivals, former national security adviser John Bolton recounts in a draft of his forthcoming book.
News ID: 80020    Publish Date : 2020/01/27

Syrian Troops Reach Outskirts of Key Militant-Held Town

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Syrian forces reached the outskirts of a key militant-held town, part of a weekslong offensive into the country's last rebel stronghold, state media said.
News ID: 80019    Publish Date : 2020/01/27

30 People Dead as Rainstorm Hits Southeastern Brazil

TEHRAN ( defapress )- A fierce two-day rainstorm, which struck the Southeastern state of Minas Gerais, has killed at least 30 citizens, the local Civil Defence Office stated on Saturday, as quoted by G1 Globo News.
News ID: 80018    Publish Date : 2020/01/26

IRGC chief visits flood-hit areas in southern Iran

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Major General Salami visited the flood-hit areas in southern Iran on Sunday to inspect the relief and rescue services in those areas.
News ID: 80015    Publish Date : 2020/01/26

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