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Large Cache of US, Israeli, Saudi Arms Discovered by Syrian Army Near Damascus

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Syrian army found a large amount of weapons and military equipment, including American, Israeli and Saudi arms, during cleansing operations in Southern Damascus and Northern Quneitra regions.
News ID: 75362    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Iran's Electricity Capacity Rises by 11 Times

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said on Saturday that the power generation of the country has increased by 11.4 times since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
News ID: 75361    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Riyadh Drops Death Penalty for Woman Activist after Facing Pressure

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Saudi Arabia is no longer seeking the death penalty against woman activist Israa al-Ghomgham, who has been in jail since December 2015, rights groups said.
News ID: 75360    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Pakistan’s new amb. to Iran presents credential to Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Pakistan’s new Ambassador to Iran Riffat Masood presented her credentials to the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday, (Feb. 2), formally becoming Pakistan’s first female envoy to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
News ID: 75363    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Putin says Russia suspends INF Treaty

TEHRAN( defapress ) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced Moscow's suspension of the INF nuclear treaty, the Kremlin stated on Saturday.
News ID: 75359    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

China Opposes Washington's Exit from INF Treaty, Calls for US-Russia Dialogue

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - China opposes US withdrawal from the INF Treaty and has called on Washington and Moscow to engage in a dialogue, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Gen Shuang said.
News ID: 75357    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Militants Violate Buffer Zone Deal in Hama, Syria Army Responds

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Syrian forces and their allies targeted militants’ hideouts in Hama in a retaliatory attack after they violated a buffer zone deal in the northern province.
News ID: 75356    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Pentagon:

US Has No Plans to Deploy Nuclear-Armed Systems in Post-INF Europe

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - The United States does not have any plans to deploy missiles or nuclear-armed systems in Europe after exiting the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF), US Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, David Trachtenberg, said at a forum.
News ID: 75354    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Gen. Vahidi:

EU’s launch of trade mechanism not to affect Iran’s decisions on Palermo bill

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – A member of the Expediency Council, Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, said the creation of EU’s trade mechanism with Iran (INSTEX) will not affect the Council’s decision-making process on the Palermo bill.
News ID: 75353    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Larijani:

US to be ‘wheelchair bound’ if attacks Iran

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Speaker of Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani in reaction to US’ military threats against Iran advised Washington to play it wise, or it would “step on a landmine and be confined to a wheelchair.”
News ID: 75352    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Yemen Army Launches Retaliatory Attacks against Militants in Asir, Jizan

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Yemeni troops and fighters from popular committees launched retaliatory attacks against Saudi-backed mercenaries in the Saudi border regions of Asir and Jizan, inflicting major losses on them.
News ID: 75351    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Iran reiterates support for Afghan peace talks

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Tehran has reiterated its support for the Afghan peace process, hailing the significant role played by the Kabul government in bringing back peace to the country.
News ID: 75350    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Iran Congratulates Qatar on Winning AFC Asian Cup

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry congratulated the Qatari government, nation and national football team on winning the title of the 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, held in the United Arab Emirates.
News ID: 75349    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Iran Unveils Homegrown Long-Range Cruise Missile

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran on Saturday unveiled a long-range cruise missile dubbed “Hoveizeh”, which has been fully designed and manufactured by the country’s military experts.
News ID: 75348    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Trump Suspends Arms Treaty, Citing Chinese, Russian Threats

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - The Trump administration is pulling the plug on a decades-old nuclear arms treaty with Russia, lifting what it sees as unreasonable constraints on competing with a resurgent Russia and a more assertive China.
News ID: 75347    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

ICJ to deliver verdict on Iran's frozen assets case on Feb. 13

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The UN’s top court will deliver its verdict on the preliminary objections raised by the US in the case concerning frozen Iranian assets on Wednesday.
News ID: 75346    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Russia:

US using terrorists in Syria to serve its geopolitical interests

TEHRAN ( defapress ) –The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the United States is using terrorists in Syria to serve its geopolitical interests.
News ID: 75345    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

FM Zarif’:

Any deal with US 'not worth the ink

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif rebuked the US’ withdrawal from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with Russia, saying the decision shows that any deal with the US government is not worth the ink.
News ID: 75344    Publish Date : 2019/02/02

Jewish Leader Lauds Islamic Revolution for Promoting Coexistence

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Head of the Jewish community of Tehran Rabbi Yunes Hamami hailed the status of religious minorities in Iran, underlining that the Islamic Revolution laid the ground for coexistence among different religions and ethnicities.
News ID: 75343    Publish Date : 2019/02/01

Envoy predicts positive future for Iran’s economic transactions

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian ambassador to London said Fri. that the keen interest shown by many countries in having legitimate economic cooperation with Iran promises a positive future for the Islamic Republic.
News ID: 75342    Publish Date : 2019/02/01

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