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Chances for Keeping INF Treaty Slim but Germany Will Try to Help

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - Chances of keeping the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty are slim but Germany will make all possible efforts to achieve that, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas told Spiegel Online.
News ID: 74918    Publish Date : 2019/01/12

Houthi Leader Blames Aggressors for Refinery Blaze in Yemen's Aden

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The chairman of Yemen’s Supreme Revolutionary Committee, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, blamed the Saudi-led coalition and its mercenaries for a fire that ripped through a storage tank at the main oil refinery in Aden on Friday.
News ID: 74917    Publish Date : 2019/01/12

Xi Jinping 'Highly Likely' to Visit North Korea in April

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - Chinese President Xi Jinping is highly likely to visit North Korea in April, followed by a visit to South Korea in May, the Korean Herald reported, citing South Korea's ruling party leader.
News ID: 74916    Publish Date : 2019/01/12

Germany’:

Iran Payment Channel to Be Finalized in ‘Coming Weeks

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said “final requirements” for the special purpose vehicle (SPV), a payment mechanism aimed at facilitating business with Iran in the face of US sanctions, are being clarified and that it will be finalized in the “coming weeks”.
News ID: 74915    Publish Date : 2019/01/12

Zarif Criticizes Poland for Planning to Host US’ Anti-Iran Conference

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Mohammad Javad Zarif censured Poland for hosting an upcoming anti-Iran conference in Warsaw, saying that the Polish government could not “wash the shame”.
News ID: 74914    Publish Date : 2019/01/12

Iran Army cmdr vows crushing response to enemies

TEHRAN( defapress )– Iran’s message to neighboring countries has always been friendship and peace but enemies will face crushing and disappointing response if make any mistake, Deputy Commander of the Islamic Republic Army for Coordination Affairs said.
News ID: 74913    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

Mogherini:

Europe, int’l community working to preserve JCPOA

TEHRAN( defapress )– Brussels together with the international community is working to preserve Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), EU top diplomat said.
News ID: 74912    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

Spokesmen Hits Back at US’s Pompeo over Anti-Iran Remarks

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi vehemently rejected US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s recent allegations against the Islamic republic and said Washington is seeking to sow discord and create new chaos in the region.
News ID: 74910    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

Commander:

Iran Prepared to Respond to Any Threat

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh hailed the successful holding of a massive aerial drill in central Iran and said the country is fully prepared to respond to any foreign threat.
News ID: 74909    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

UN Expert:

North Korea Nuclear Talks Should Include Human Rights

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - A UN rights investigator said Friday that negotiations on North Korea's denuclearization must also include its human rights situation.
News ID: 74908    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

US’s Pompeo Announces Int’l Summit Focusing on Iran

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The US will hold an international summit next month in Poland “to promote stability and freedom in the Middle East”, focusing on Iran’s regional influence, said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
News ID: 74907    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

Juncker Calls for Extra Push Ahead of UK Brexit Vote

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The European Union and Britain's prime minister are seeking new ways to avoid a no-deal departure of the UK from the bloc but the EU Commission president insists there cannot be a renegotiation of the draft Brexit deal.
News ID: 74906    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

Iranian Cleric Urges Crackdown on Tax Evasion

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - A top Iranian clergyman called for a tax reform in the country, urging the lawmakers and the administration to eliminate the tax loopholes that let certain groups avoid tax.
News ID: 74905    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

Iran, Russia Discuss US Exit from Syria

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian foreign minister’s special assistant for political affairs, Hossein Jaberi Ansari, held talks with high-ranking Russian diplomats on the latest developments in Syria, particularly the US military pullout from the Arab country.
News ID: 74904    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

Boroujerdi:

Delay in implementing SPV to help strengthen Iran’s ties with China, Russia

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Member of Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said that any delay in the implementation of Europe’s trade mechanism with Iran dubbed “Special-Purpose Vehicle” will help Iran to strengthen its ties with China and Russia.
News ID: 74903    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

Houthi Leader:

Saudi-Led Attacks on Yemen Intensify

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The chairman of Yemen’s Supreme Revolutionary Committee, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, deplored the US-led coalition’s continued violations of a recent UN-brokered ceasefire in Yemen and said the aggressors’ attacks have increased.
News ID: 74902    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

Japanese Premier Hopes for Progress on Kurils Issue during Talks with Putin

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he would seek maximum progress while discussing the issue of sovereignty over the Southern Kuril Islands with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
News ID: 74901    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

Bolivian pres. hails Iran’s outstanding role in countering terrorism

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Bolivian President Evo Morales appreciated Iran’s position in maintaining peace and security in the international arena especially in the field of countering terrorism in the West Asian region.
News ID: 74900    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

Iranian, Russian diplomats discuss recent developments in Syria

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Senior Aide to the Iranian Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari met and held talks with a number of Russian officials late on Thu. over recent developments in Syria.
News ID: 74899    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

US Treasury Secretary Vows to Go Ahead with Anti-Russian Sanctions

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - The United States will continue its policy of harsh sanctions against Russia, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
News ID: 74898    Publish Date : 2019/01/11

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