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envoy:

Belgium determined to level cultural exchange with Iran

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Belgian Ambassador to Iran Véronique Petit said that Belgium is determined to pave suitable way for broadening cultural exchange with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
News ID: 77163    Publish Date : 2019/05/02

Qatar opposes to US unilateral sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Qatar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said late on Wed. that his country is against US unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran.
News ID: 77162    Publish Date : 2019/05/02

Sayyari:

Iran to stand against any threat to protect its interests

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Thu. that the Islamic Republic of Iran will firmly stand against any threat to safeguard its national interests.
News ID: 77161    Publish Date : 2019/05/02

Pres. Rouhani:

Iran seeks no permission to boost defense capabilities

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran needs defense equipment and seeks no permission from any other country to strengthen its defense capabilities.
News ID: 77160    Publish Date : 2019/05/02

FM Zarif:

US in no position to label Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist org.

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly condemned the US decision to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.
News ID: 77158    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

Iranian, Indonesian top diplomats hold talks in Doha

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Indonesian counterpart on the sidelines of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) meeting in the Qatari capital of Doha.
News ID: 77157    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

Report:

US, Israel to Supply Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Kurdish Militants in Syria

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The United States and Israel are reportedly set to supply anti-aircraft missiles to Kurdish militants in Northern Syria amid tensions between Ankara and Washington over the latter’s support for the militants, which the Turkish government views as terrorists.
News ID: 77156    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

North Korean Official Censures Pompeo for "Stupid, Dangerous" Remarks

TEHRAN ( defapress )- A senior North Korean official denounced US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for his “stupid and dangerous” remarks last week that the US would “change paths” should diplomacy with Pyongyang not succeed.
News ID: 77155    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

Commander:

Entire Region Should Pay Cost for Any War against Iran

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Headquarters Major General Gholam Ali Rashid underlined Iran's high preparedness to stand against aggressors, warning that any war against the country will damage the entire region.
News ID: 77153    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

Iran's Leader:

UNESCO 2030 agenda seeks to raise soldiers for US, UK

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said by implementing the UNESCO 2030 agenda, they seek to raise soldiers and footmen for the US and the UK.
News ID: 77151    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

Yemeni Snipers Kill 4 Mercenaries in Asir Region

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Yemeni snipers killed four Saudi-backed mercenaries in the kingdom’s border region of Asir in retaliation for the Saudi regime’s deadly campaign against the impoverished country.
News ID: 77150    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

Iran Decries US Hypocrisy over Prisoner Swap Initiative

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson denounced the US refusal to give a constructive answer to the proposal for the exchange of Iranian and American prisoners, saying it revealed that Washington sheds crocodile tears for inmates.
News ID: 77149    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

Iran Urges Negotiated Settlement of Venezuela Crisis

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry called for dialogue in Venezuela to avert chaos in the Latin American country and settle the crisis in a peaceful manner.
News ID: 77147    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

US, China Begin New Round of Tariff War Negotiations

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - American and Chinese trade negotiators began more talks Wednesday aimed at ending a tariff war after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said US officials might be moving toward a decision on whether to make a deal with Beijing.
News ID: 77146    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

US ‘Bullying Behavior’ Killing JCPOA, Iran’s Deputy FM Warns

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned that the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers is coming to an end due to the "bullying behavior of the US”.
News ID: 77145    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

Venezuela's Maduro Dismisses Coup Success in Live TV Broadcast

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that the country’s troops have thwarted a botched coup attempt to topple him masterminded by Washington and pro-US opposition.
News ID: 77144    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

Sources:

Hardliners behind Trump’s Iran Oil Sanctions

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – US President Donald Trump’s unexpected decision to ban all Iranian oil purchases after May 1 - ending exemptions for eight nations - came after hawkish economic and security advisers allayed the president’s fears of an oil price hike, according to three sources.
News ID: 77143    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

IRGC, Iraqi navies discuss holding joint military drill in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – High-ranking commanders of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and Iraqi Navy held a meeting in Tehran to discuss bilateral cooperation, including a joint naval drill.
News ID: 77142    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

Rouhani:

US not as much powerful as it brags

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the United States power is not as much as they claim.
News ID: 77141    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

Leader to receive group of teachers

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei will receive a host of teachers and Education Ministry officials today in Tehran.
News ID: 77140    Publish Date : 2019/05/01

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