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EU Nations, Mogherini Not to Attend Washington’s Anti-Iran Summit

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – A US effort to enlist Europe in its pressure campaign against Iran faced a setback after officials said ministers from several European Union members and EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini will skip a summit organized by Washington on Iran and the Middle East in Poland.
News ID: 75048    Publish Date : 2019/01/18

Top Adviser Warns US against Continued Arrest of Iranian TV Anchor

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Senior adviser to the Iranian parliament speaker for international affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian told the US to immediately release Marzieh Hashemi, an anchorwoman working for Iranian English-language Press TV, or face repercussions.
News ID: 75047    Publish Date : 2019/01/18

White House:

Trump Cancels US Delegation’s Visit to Davos over Government Shutdown

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - US President Donald Trump decided not to send the US delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEC) in Switzerland’s Davos due to the ongoing government shutdown, White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders said in a statement.
News ID: 75046    Publish Date : 2019/01/18

Senior cleric:

FATF, a tool for US to extend sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Movahhedi Kermani said the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is only a means for the United States to extend sanctions against Iran and exercise its economic hegemony over other countries.
News ID: 75045    Publish Date : 2019/01/18

report:

Two Su-34 jets collide mid-air in Russia's Far East

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Local news outlets are reporting the crash of two Sukhoi Su-34 fighter bomber aircraft in Russia's Far East after having collided mid-air during flights.
News ID: 75044    Publish Date : 2019/01/18

Detained Iranian anchor to appear in US court on Friday

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran's English-language Press TV says its news presenter Marzieh Hashemi, who has been imprisoned by the FBI on unspecified charges, is due to appear in a Washington, DC, court on Friday.
News ID: 75043    Publish Date : 2019/01/18

Dáil chair:

Ireland welcomes expanding coop. with Iran

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Chairman of Irish Parliament (Dáil) Seán Ó Fearghaíl said his country welcomes expansion of relations and cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran in various fields.
News ID: 75042    Publish Date : 2019/01/18

Zarif returns home after 5-day Iraq visit

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Tehran late Thursday after a five-day official visit to Iraq.
News ID: 75041    Publish Date : 2019/01/18

Mogherini not to attend anti-Iran Warsaw conf.: spokesperson

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – EU’s High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini will not participate at an anti-Iranian summit which is going to be held in Poland, said an EU spokesperson.
News ID: 75040    Publish Date : 2019/01/17

Tehran backs Beirut in battle against terrorism: amb.

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s Ambassador to Beirut Mohammad-Jalal Firouznia said on Thursday that Tehran is ready to back Beirut in the fight against the terrorists.
News ID: 75039    Publish Date : 2019/01/17

Rouhani has adopted ‘good’ decisions in response to EU measures: Veep

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri said that President Rouhani and Supreme National Security Council have arrived at good decisions in response to unconstructive interactions of European countries with Iran.
News ID: 75038    Publish Date : 2019/01/17

Lyon explosion: Huge blast at university campus in France

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – French authorities say a strong explosion and fire has hit a science building at the University of Lyon. At least three people have been slightly injured.
News ID: 75037    Publish Date : 2019/01/17

Man Arrested for Alleged White House Rocket Attack Plot

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - A man has been arrested on suspicion of planning to storm the White House with an anti-tank rocket.
News ID: 75036    Publish Date : 2019/01/17

Yemen Army Repels Militant Attack near Najran

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Yemen’s army, backed by fighters from revolutionary committees, foiled an infiltration attempt by Saudi-backed mercenaries on Yemen’s soil near the border region of Najran.
News ID: 75035    Publish Date : 2019/01/17

Tunisia Hit by General Strike, amid Economic Tensions

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - Workers around Tunisia are on strike to demand higher pay in a standoff with a government struggling to reduce unemployment, poverty and social tensions.
News ID: 75034    Publish Date : 2019/01/17

Syria Military Launches Retaliatory Attack against Terrorists in Hama

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Syrian warplanes pounded the positions of terrorists in a northern village in the central province of Hama after they violated a buffer zone deal there.
News ID: 75033    Publish Date : 2019/01/17

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hails Fruitful Visit to Iraq

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed satisfaction with the results of his fruitful visit to Iraq, predicting a very bright future for the political and economic ties between Tehran and Baghdad.
News ID: 75032    Publish Date : 2019/01/17

Iran Hits Back at Israeli PM for Syria Comments

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman lashed out at the Israeli prime minister for his warning to Iran to pull out of Syria, reminding the Zionist regime to know its limits and avoid threatening Iran.
News ID: 75029    Publish Date : 2019/01/17

Zarif attends joint business forum in Najaf

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attended a joint business forum in the Iraqi city of Najaf on Thursday morning.
News ID: 75031    Publish Date : 2019/01/17

Araghchi says US not trustworthy due to withdrawal from JCPOA

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran nuclear deal displayed that the United States is untrustworthy and unreliable.
News ID: 75030    Publish Date : 2019/01/17

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