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Report Says Nearly 400,000 'Excess Deaths' in South Sudan

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - South Sudan's civil war has caused nearly 400,000 "excess deaths" since fighting erupted in late 2013, a new report funded by the US State Department said Wednesday after years of uncertainty.
News ID: 72696    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Reports:

US Pulling Some of Its Missile Systems out of Middle East

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - The US military is now focused to a greater extent on tensions with China and Russia, according to a Wall Street Journal report, citing senior military officials.
News ID: 72695    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Russia Warns Daesh May Repeat Syrian Scenario in Afghanistan

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev warned that Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) may repeat the Syrian scenario in Afghanistan.
News ID: 72694    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

In reaction to Argentinian pres. claims;

Iran strongly condemns terrorism anywhere, in any form

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Foreign Ministry spokesman said Iran strongly condemns the terrorist acts anywhere and in any form, stressing that Tehran has repeatedly condemned AMIA bombing in Argentine.
News ID: 72693    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

IRGC Chief Hits Back at Trump for Anti-Iran UN Speech

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari censured US President Donald Trump for his “cheap comments” against Iran at the UN General Assembly speech, saying the current approach leads to more US isolation.
News ID: 72692    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Iran’s Zanganeh:

US President to Blame for Oil Price Hikes

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh hit back at US President Donald Trump over his remarks on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and said the blame for recent hikes in oil prices lies with Trump, himself.
News ID: 72691    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Iran’s President Denies Requesting Meeting with Trump

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani flatly denied that he has asked for a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
News ID: 72688    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Moscow:

US Pressure on Europe over Energy Cooperation with Russia 'Unacceptable'

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that the United States is exerting significant pressure on Europe over energy cooperation with Moscow, it is "absolutely unacceptable political pressure".
News ID: 72687    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Deputy FM:

Syria Ready to Counter Israelis' Raids

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad said that the new delivery of the S-300 air defense system to Syria will help deter Israeli attacks against his country.
News ID: 72686    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Bahraini Attorney General Charges 169 Anti-Regime Activists with Terrorism

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Bahrain's attorney general said officials have charged nearly 170 anti-regime protesters with terrorism offenses as the ruling Al Khalifah regime presses ahead with its heavy-handed clampdown on political dissidents and pro-democracy activists in the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom.
News ID: 72685    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Maduro Thanks Trump for New Sanctions, Saying It’s Like Being Awarded A Medal

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro thanked his US counterpart Donald Trump for imposing more sanctions against his country.
News ID: 72684    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Syrian Army advances in depth of Sweida Badyia

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Units of Syrian Arab Army restored control over large strategic areas in the rocky cliffs of al-Safa hills area in the depth of Sweida Badyia (desert).
News ID: 72683    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

US Arrests Chinese National on Spying Charge

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - A Chinese national who came to the US on a student visa and later enlisted in the army reserves was arrested Tuesday in Chicago and accused of helping Beijing attempt to recruit American scientists and engineers.
News ID: 72682    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Iranian President:

Takfiri Terrorism Biggest Threat to Islam’s Image

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani denounced Takfiri terrorism as the greatest threat to Islam and its divine image, asking American Muslim leaders to promote the true culture of Islam in practice.
News ID: 72681    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Larijani:

Iran has clear strategy to develop ties with Azerbaijan

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Tuesday that Iran has a clear strategy to develop relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan.
News ID: 72680    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Deputy FM:

US to be further isolated at Wed. Security Council meeting

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s Deputy FM Araghchi voiced confidence that Wednesday’s Security Council meeting, where Trump intends to take an anti-Iran campaign, will go against Trump’s wishes and further isolate US.
News ID: 72679    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Iran security chief:

Failure to counter terrorists in Syria will endanger future of region

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s security chief Ali Shamkhani said Wed. that thousands of terrorists still remain active in Syria and other countries, stressing that a lack of serious fight against them will endanger the future and stability of the region.
News ID: 72678    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Iran’s President Says US JCPOA Withdrawal Ruined Bridges

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani dismissed the idea of talks with the US, saying Washington’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal has further destroyed a bridge between the two countries that was starting to be rebuilt.
News ID: 72677    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Iranian President Urges EU’s Practical Measures to Save JCPOA

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani the European Union should live up to its undertakings under the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to save the accord following the US exit.
News ID: 72676    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

Norway Seeking Close Ties with Iran despite US Sanctions

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg said her country is figuring out how to expand relations with Iran in spite of the US government’s sanctions.
News ID: 72675    Publish Date : 2018/09/26

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