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Iran warns on ‘unplanned, unilateral’ measures taken in UNSC

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s envoy to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo in his meeting with the United Nations Secretary General António Guterres on Wednesday warned that supporting any unilateral and unplanned move by the UN Security Council about the situation in Yemen could lead to further deterioration.
News ID: 68798    Publish Date : 2018/02/22

Russia opposes Western bid to ‘condemn’ Iran at UN over Yemen

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Russia has voiced opposition to a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution, drafted by Western powers, on renewing anti-Yemen sanctions, which also seeks a “condemnation” of Iran for allegations of violating an arms embargo on the war-torn Arabian Peninsula state.
News ID: 68797    Publish Date : 2018/02/22

SNSC secretary:

Criminals unable to change facts by circus shows

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Shamkhani Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said that warmongers and criminal intruders cannot change the facts about Yemen with their false media propaganda and mockery display of iron parts as shown by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in recent Munich Security Conference.
News ID: 68796    Publish Date : 2018/02/22

Senior advisor to Leader:

Europe’s understanding of Iran foreign policy ‘better than US’

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Leader’s Senior Advisor in the International Affairs Ali-Akbar Velayati said, “Europe’s understanding of Iran’s foreign policy is better than the US, so that they [European countries] will come to this conclusion gradually that should adopt necessary strategies in this respect.”
News ID: 68795    Publish Date : 2018/02/22

Terrorists Suffer Major Losses in Clashes with Syrian Army in Homs

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Syrian Army troops repelled terrorist groups' heavy offensive in Northern Homs on Wednesday, inflicting heavy casualties on the militants and destroying their equipment.
News ID: 68793    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

Rouhani:

Deepening Tehran-Madrid ties to benefit both nations

TEHRAN ( defapress ) –In a meeting with Spanish FM in Tehran on Wednesday, Iranian president highlighted efforts to develop bilateral relations, saying deepening bilateral relations is in the interest of both nations.
News ID: 68792    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

Iranian President Firmly Rejects Renegotiation of N. Deal

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani categorically rejected any possibility for renegotiating the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and the world powers, warning that his country's continued compliance depends on the other parties' commitment to the agreement.
News ID: 68791    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

Israel:

Netanyahu's Confidant to Testify Against Him Over Graft

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Israeli media reported that Shlomo Filber is now a witness for the prosecution in the latest corruption case implicating the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
News ID: 68790    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

SNSC head to meet with Spanish, Dutch FMs

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Foreign ministers of Spain and the Netherlands who are on an official visit to Iran will meet and talk with the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) later today.
News ID: 68788    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

US Raises Security Status at Bases in Iraq after Warning by Popular Forces

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Washington has heightened security at its military bases across Iraq because of what an official claimed to be concerns about threats by Hashd al-Shaabi (Iraqi Popular Forces) against the US continued deployment in the Arab country.
News ID: 68787    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

Russia Admits ‘Citizens’ Killed in Syria Battle

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Russia admitted Tuesday that several dozen of its "citizens" had been killed or wounded in a recent battle in Syria.
News ID: 68786    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

Abadi:

No One Allowed to Use Iraqi Soil against Iran

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi made assurances that the Arab country would never allow the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or others to use the Iraqi territory against Iran.
News ID: 68785    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

MP:

Iranian Parliamentary Commission to Probe Deadly Plane Crash

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The Iranian parliament’s Civil Commission plans to hold a special meeting on Wednesday to examine the reasons behind a recent plane crash in southwest Iran that killed all 65 people on board, a member of the commission announced.
News ID: 68784    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

Leader's Top Aide:

Iran Willing to Exchange Views with Spain on Regional Developments

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Iranian Supreme Leader's top aide for international affairs Ali Akbar Velayati underlined his country's interest in consulting and holding talks with Spanish officials to find political and peaceful solutions to the regional problems.
News ID: 68783    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

Palestine President Calls for Middle East 'Peace' Conference

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called for an international conference on a new and wider "peace" process in the Middle East to be convened by the middle of 2018.
News ID: 68782    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

US May Consider Imposing Sanctions on 13 Russians Indicted by Mueller

TEHRAN ( defapress )- US Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert told reporters on Tuesday the Department of State does not rule out potentially introducing sanctions against the 13 Russian individuals charged last week for trying to influence the 2016 US election.
News ID: 68781    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

Iran Rejects Paris, London Claims of Supplying Yemen with Missiles

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Iranian foreign ministry dismissed claims by the British and French officials that Tehran has supplied Yemen with missiles, describing them as "lies and a foolish scenario".
News ID: 68780    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

Syrian FM Accuses Western Officials of Complicity in Terrorists' War Crimes

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Syrian Foreign Ministry sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the head of the Security Council over the terrorist groups' attacks on Damascus and its countryside, affirming that the terrorists and their western backers are involved in the crimes.
News ID: 68779    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

Turkish Army Captures More Kurdish-Held Regions in Northern Syria

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Turkish Army and Ankara-backed militants intensified Operation Olive Branch in Afrin region and captured more Kurdish-held regions in Northwestern Aleppo, militant-affiliated sources reported on Wednesday.
News ID: 68778    Publish Date : 2018/02/21

FM spox:

Claim to send missile to Yemen, ‘sheer lie’ and ‘awkward scenario’

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi on Tuesday said here Tuesday on his tweet that Iran’s missile program is defensive and deterrent.
News ID: 68776    Publish Date : 2018/02/20

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