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Syria, Iraq Launch Massive Military Operations Along Common Border to Cleanse ISIL

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Syrian and Iraqi armies kicked off large-scale military offensives along the two countries common borders to get rid of the ISIL remnants.
News ID: 77190    Publish Date : 2019/05/03

US Senate Fails to Overturn Trump’s Veto of Yemen Resolution

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The US Senate failed to overturn President Trump's veto of a resolution passed by Congress to end US engagement in the Saudi-led aggression on Yemen.
News ID: 77188    Publish Date : 2019/05/03

Cleric:

Iran to Emerge Victorious in Economic War Waged by US

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Tehran’s Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami shrugged off the US government’s sanctions against Iran and said like in the past 40 years, the Islamic Republic will emerge victorious in the current economic war.
News ID: 77187    Publish Date : 2019/05/03

Iran UN envoy:

Iran won't back down on its position on missile program

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht-e Ravanchi said that Islamic Republic will not back down on its position on missile program.
News ID: 77186    Publish Date : 2019/05/03

Iranian Oil Minister Warns of OPEC’s Collapse

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh warned the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) could collapse due to unilateral moves by some of its member states.
News ID: 77185    Publish Date : 2019/05/03

Abe Seen Reaching Out to North Korea Ahead of Key Election

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appears to be revving up his diplomatic outreach to North Korea amid preparations for key parliamentary elections this summer and simmering tensions with South Korea.
News ID: 77184    Publish Date : 2019/05/03

FM Zarif:

War btw. Iran, US not imminent, but “accidents can happen”

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – In an interview with British online newspaper The Independent, Iranian FM Zarif was quoted as saying although he doesn’t think war between Iran and the United States is imminent, “accidents can happen”.
News ID: 77183    Publish Date : 2019/05/03

OPEC chief’:

US unilateral decisions against Iran ‘ineffective

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – In his meeting with the Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary General Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo said that US unilateral decisions taken against Iran would not be effective.
News ID: 77182    Publish Date : 2019/05/03

Iran strongly condemns US coup efforts in Venezuela

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran has strongly condemned the US efforts to carry out coup or any military action in Venezuela and the remarks by US officials aimed at triggering turmoil and violence in that country.
News ID: 77181    Publish Date : 2019/05/03

Five Leading Democrats Would All Beat Trump in 2020, Poll Says

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - There are almost too many Democrats to count in the 2020 primaries — but any of the top five leading candidates would beat Donald Trump in a general election, according to the latest polling.
News ID: 77180    Publish Date : 2019/05/03

Pentagon:

China Will Build String of Military Bases around World

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The US Defense Department expects China to add military bases around the world to protect its investments in the ambitious One Belt One Road global infrastructure program, according to an official report released on Thursday.
News ID: 77179    Publish Date : 2019/05/03

FM:

Turkey Cannot Quickly Abandon Iranian Oil

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Turkey will be unable to diversify oil imports quickly after the United States ended waivers on purchases from Iran, the Turkish foreign minister said on Thursday, a day after a US-imposed sanctions deadline passed.
News ID: 77178    Publish Date : 2019/05/03

Report:

MbS Offered Abbas $10bln to Accept Trump’s Mideast Deal

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MbS) has reportedly offered Palestinian Authority (PA) chief Mahmoud Abbas 10 billion dollars in return for accepting US President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians, dubbed “the Deal of the Century.”.
News ID: 77176    Publish Date : 2019/05/02

UK:

Defense Secretary Sacked over Huawei Leak

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Britain’s defense secretary was asked to leave the government on Wednesday due to leaks over a contract involving Chinese cellphone maker Huawei, according to a government statement.
News ID: 77175    Publish Date : 2019/05/02

Iran Blasts US for "Shamelessly" Threatening World States to Violate UN Resolution

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Iran lashed out at Washington for violation of the Resolution 2231 of the UN Security Council, and "shameless" threats to others to force them to follow suit.
News ID: 77172    Publish Date : 2019/05/02

Iran’s non-oil exports to Pakistan hits record high

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s export value of non-oil products to Pakistan in the last Iranian calendar year (ended March 20, 2019) hit $1.247 billion, showing a considerable 36 percent hike as compared to the same period the year before.
News ID: 77171    Publish Date : 2019/05/02

Iran’s air force capability, 'unique of its kind’ in ME

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari said that air force of the Islamic Republic of Iran is an undisputed power in the Middle East region.
News ID: 77170    Publish Date : 2019/05/02

Turkish Army Sustains Heavy Toll in Kurdish Offensive in Afrin

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Reports from local media said nearly two dozen Turkish soldiers have been killed and wounded in heavy clashes with the Kurds in Northwestern Aleppo.
News ID: 77169    Publish Date : 2019/05/02

Trump Likely to Be Barred from Addressing UK Parliament During State Visit

TEHRAN ( defapress )- During his upcoming state visit to the UK next month, Donald Trump will most likely not address the UK Parliament, as House of Commons Speaker John Bercow continues to oppose the idea of the US president addressing the body.
News ID: 77168    Publish Date : 2019/05/02

Venezuela:

US Coup Will Go Nowhere

TEHRAN ( defapress )- US Vice President Mike Pence has once again made clear that the Trump administration is firmly on the side of the coup plotters in Venezuela as violent clashes between the elected government and US-backed opposition forces led by Juan Guaido continue to escalate.
News ID: 77167    Publish Date : 2019/05/02

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