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Sanctions Can Lead to Boost in Iran’s Economy: Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani described Washington’s new sanctions against the Islamic Republic as an opportunity for “the internal renovation of the country’s economy”.
News ID: 71631    Publish Date : 2018/08/07

Canada ‘Comfortable’ with Position on Human Rights Situation in Saudi

In the wake of Saudi Arabia’s expulsion of Canada’s ambassador, the kingdom has suspended scholarships for about 16,000 Saudi students studying there and ordered them to attend schools elsewhere.
News ID: 71630    Publish Date : 2018/08/07

Erdogan Backs Ally Maduro after 'Assassination Bid'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday spoke by phone with Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro, passing on his best wishes after what Caracas said was a drone "assassination" bid backed by Colombia.
News ID: 71629    Publish Date : 2018/08/07

US Sanctions Unlikely to Impact Swiss Businesses in Iran

The re-introduction of economic sanctions against Iran by the United States is unlikely to have a major impact on Swiss businesses in the Islamic Republic, Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) said.
News ID: 71627    Publish Date : 2018/08/07

Iran Eyes Growing Ties with Ivory Coast

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hoped for closer cooperation with Ivory Coast in various fields.
News ID: 71626    Publish Date : 2018/08/07

Trump’s insistence upon unconditional talks with Tehran a preplanned scenario

Last year, the current US national security adviser John Bolton who plays the fundamental role in dealing with the Iran issue in the White House, presented a plan for Washington’s withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and implementation of a project to topple the Iranian government to Trump and the country’s national security team.
News ID: 71625    Publish Date : 2018/08/07

73 yrs later, US militarism still as strong: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Mon. that US militarism and total disregard for human life have not faded 73 years after the country nuked Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
News ID: 71624    Publish Date : 2018/08/07

EU vows to protect its firms against Iran's sanctions

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy vowed that the EU is to shield its companies against US re-imposition of sanctions against Iran.
News ID: 71623    Publish Date : 2018/08/07

US Hypocrisy Knows No Bounds: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif slammed the US president’s hypocrisy, saying Donald Trump seeks to create the illusion that Washington is “concerned” about the Iranian people even though he is targeting the people with sanctions.
News ID: 71622    Publish Date : 2018/08/07

Syria in Last 24 Hours: Terrorists' Bases in Hama Sustain Heavy Damage in Army Artillery Attack

The Damascus Army's artillery and missile units opened heavy fire at the strongholds of Tahrir al-Sham Hay'at (the Levant Liberation Board or the Al-Nusra Front) in Northern Hama, inflicting major losses on the terrorists in the last 24 hours.
News ID: 71621    Publish Date : 2018/08/06

More Mass Graves Uncovered in Northeastern Syria

More mass graves containing the bodies of civilians killed in the US air raids have been found in Raqqa city, local sources reported on Monday.
News ID: 71620    Publish Date : 2018/08/06

Afghanistan: Taliban Commander Killed While Building Bomb

Helmand officials said the Taliban commander and two others were killed and seven children and four women were wounded in a bomb explosion.
News ID: 71619    Publish Date : 2018/08/06

Somalia: Soldiers Killed in Al-Shabab Attack Near Mogadishu

At least three soldiers have been killed near Mogadishu, in a suicide car bomb attack at a military base near the gate of the base in Afgoye town, Southwest of the Somalia's capital, claimed by the al-Shabab armed group.
News ID: 71618    Publish Date : 2018/08/06

US President Ramps up Attacks on Journalists: 'They Can Also Cause War!'

US President Donald Trump on Sunday ratcheted up his attacks on the news media as the “enemy of the people”, saying they “can also cause War”.
News ID: 71617    Publish Date : 2018/08/06

Saudi Arabia Expels Canadian Ambassador, Freezes Trade in Human Rights Row

The Saudi Arabian foreign ministry recalled its ambassador from Canada and given the Canadian ambassador 24 hours to leave the country. Riyadh is also freezing all new trade and investment deals with Ottawa.
News ID: 71616    Publish Date : 2018/08/06

Enemies enraged at Iran’s effective counter-terrorism role in region

Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army Maj. Gen. Mousavi said Iran's effective presence in the region to fight against terrorism has enraged the enemies.
News ID: 71615    Publish Date : 2018/08/06

More than A Dozen Arrested as Protesters, Counter-Protesters Clash in Berkeley

Police in Berkeley, Calif., arrested more than a dozen people on Sunday as a small group of right-wing protesters violently clashed with hundreds of counter-protesters.
News ID: 71614    Publish Date : 2018/08/06

German Energy Firms to Visit Iran Int’l Gas Show

Senior executives from German gas and energy companies are scheduled to visit the First Iran International Gas Show (IRGS 2018) to be held in Tehran in September.
News ID: 71613    Publish Date : 2018/08/06

Azeri official congratulates Iranian correspondents on Reporter’s Day

Media can play very important role in strengthening relations among countries, spokesperson for Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry said while congratulating Iranian correspondents on National Reporter's Day in Iran which falls on August 8 this year.
News ID: 71612    Publish Date : 2018/08/06

Yemen’s Houthi Leader Urges Canada to Open Embassy in Sana’a

The chairman of Yemen’s Supreme Revolutionary Committee called on Ottawa to open its embassy in Sana’a after Saudi Arabia expelled the Canadian ambassador and recalled its envoy over claims of interference in its internal affairs.
News ID: 71611    Publish Date : 2018/08/06

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