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Defense Minister:

Economic War Targeting Iran’s Defense Might

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami warned of hostile plots hatched by enemies to undermine the country’s military capabilities through an economic war.
News ID: 74398    Publish Date : 2018/12/18

Iran’s Zarif Due in Geneva for Talks on Syria Constitutional Committee

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is going to travel to Geneva on Tuesday for a UN-sponsored meeting on formation of a Syrian constitutional committee.
News ID: 74397    Publish Date : 2018/12/18

Iran, Russia, Turkey Seek Deal on New Syria Constitutional Body

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran, Russia, and Turkey are close to agreement on composition of a Syrian constitutional committee that could pave the way for drafting a new charter followed by elections, diplomats said on Monday.
News ID: 74396    Publish Date : 2018/12/18

Lebanese FM:

Lebanon Protected by Army, Resistance

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil tweeted a response to Israel’s ongoing operation along the border, saying that his nation is protected by its army and resistance forces.
News ID: 74394    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

Poll:

Most Americans Disapprove of Trump’s Job as President

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The number of Americans expecting the US economy to get worse in the next year is at its highest point since 2013, while most disapprove of President Donald Trump’s job in the White House, according to a new poll.
News ID: 74393    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

Hamas Leader Praises West Bank's Resistance

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh commended the West Bank for its "resistance" in the face of Israeli occupation, as thousands of Palestinians marched in the Gaza Strip to express their support for the movement on its 31st anniversary.
News ID: 74392    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

French PM:

Yellow Vests Referendum Initiative Can Be ‘Good Instrument in A Democracy

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that there is a debate on holding the citizens' initiative referendum (RIC), one of the main demands of the "yellow vests".
News ID: 74391    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

Erdogan:

Turkey Plans to Buy 120 F-35 Fighter Jets from US

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Ankara intended to buy 120 US-made F-35 fighter jets amid speculations that the transfer might be halted.
News ID: 74390    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

Taliban to Meet US Officials in UAE

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Taliban announced that they are holding a meeting on Monday with US officials, in the latest attempt to bring a negotiated end to Afghanistan's 17-year war.
News ID: 74389    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

Giuliani:

Trump Will Speak to Mueller ‘over My Dead Body’

TEHRAN ( defapress )- US President’s attorney Rudy Giuliani categorically denied the possibility that Donald Trump would agree to an interview with special counsel Robert Mueller.
News ID: 74388    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

US Missile Defense Facilities in Europe Located within Russia's Reach, Says Commander

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - Missile defense facilities of the United States in Europe are located within a reach of Russia’s effective striking forces, Strategic Missile Force Commander Colonel-General Sergei Karakayev said in an interview with Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper.
News ID: 74387    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

Thousands Protest 'Slave Law' in Budapest

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - Protesters threw smoke grenades at police who responded with tear gas in Budapest on Sunday as thousands of people rallied against a new "slave law" passed by the government of conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
News ID: 74386    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

FM spox rejects claims of SPV only covering humanitarian products

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ghasemi said Mon. that the EU-Iran trade mechanism, aimed at bypassing US sanctions against Tehran, is not restricted to transactions regarding medicine and food products.
News ID: 74385    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

Khanzadi:

Iran's strategic position in region hinders any foreign encroachment

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Commander of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi hailed Iran's strategic position in the region and the world, stressing that "we will not let foreigners encroach on our interests."
News ID: 74384    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

Qatar Airways to Launch Flights to Iran’s Isfahan

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - Qatar Airways is going to start direct flights to Iran’s central city of Isfahan as of February 2019.
News ID: 74383    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

Malaysia's PM slams at Australia's embassy move to al-Quds

TEHRAN( defapress )– Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has lashed out at Australia's decision to relocate its embassy to the holy al-Quds.
News ID: 74382    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

Iran Not to Remain Silent on Regional Instability

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Past experiences show that Iran does not remain silent in the face of moves aimed at destabilizing the region, Head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi said.
News ID: 74381    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

17 civilians killed in US-led intl. coalition’s airstrikes in Deir Ezzor

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – 17 civilians were martyred in a new massacre committed by the US-led international coalition on Hajin town in Deir Ezzor countryside under the pretext of fighting ISIL terrorist organization.
News ID: 74380    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

Jaberi, Assad confer on Syrian Constitution committee

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Syrian President Bashar Assad and the Senior Aide to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari met on Sunday in Damascus discussing regional issues, including the formation of Syrian constitutional Committee.
News ID: 74379    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

Saudi Arabia Rejects US Senate Position on Khashoggi

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Saudi Arabia early on Monday rejected “the position expressed recently by the United States Senate”, saying that the Jamal Khashoggi murder is a crime that does not reflect the policy of the kingdom, a statement by Saudi’s foreign ministry said.
News ID: 74378    Publish Date : 2018/12/17

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