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UN:

Astana talks play key role in settling crisis in Syria

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Miroslav Jenca, announced that the Astana talks play an important role in resolving the crisis in Syria.
News ID: 68060    Publish Date : 2018/01/13

FM Zarif:

N-deal with major powers 'in no way renegotiable'

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday that US President Donald Trump’s latest decision on the nuclear deal between Iran and major powers undermined the solid multilateral agreement.
News ID: 68059    Publish Date : 2018/01/13

Cleric urges govt. to hear public objections

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Ayatollah Sedighi who led Tehran Friday Prayers today said that the National Budget must uphold the rights of the lower classes and added that efficient administration must create job opportunities for the youth.
News ID: 68054    Publish Date : 2018/01/12

Russia:

US Claims of Fighting Terrorists in Syria Unconvincing

TEHRAN ( defapress )- US claims that the US troops are in Syria to fight terrorists seem unconvincing and US attempts to justify the use of military measures in Syria are unacceptable, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
News ID: 68053    Publish Date : 2018/01/12

Afghan Air Force Carries out More Raids on ISIL Positions in Kunar

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Afghan Air Force continued to pound the ISIL targets in Eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan in response to a large-scale attack which was repulsed earlier this week.
News ID: 68052    Publish Date : 2018/01/12

Syrian Troops Keep Rolling on Terrorists' Centers in Eastern Damascus

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Syrian Army troops, backed up by tanks and armored vehicles, continued to beat back terrorists from more positions in Eastern Ghouta, field sources confirmed on Friday.
News ID: 68051    Publish Date : 2018/01/12

Report:

Burning Iranian Oil Tanker Drifts into Japan's Economic Zone

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – A stricken Iranian oil tanker drifted into Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Wednesday afternoon, a spokesman for Japan’s Coast Guard said Friday, as strong winds pushed the burning ship away from the Chinese coast.
News ID: 68050    Publish Date : 2018/01/12

Naghavi Hosseini:

Upholders of human rights support terrorist MKO

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Council said that Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) that has received asylum from France is today supported by the upholders of human rights though it massacred thousands of people in Iran.
News ID: 68049    Publish Date : 2018/01/12

Trump Referred to Haiti, African Nations as ‘Shithole’ Countries

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – US President Donald Trump on Thursday referred to Haiti and African nations as "shithole countries" during a meeting with a bipartisan group of senators at the White House, a report said.
News ID: 68048    Publish Date : 2018/01/12

Zarif:

Iran Has Numerous Options on JCPOA

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif asked the US to remain committed to the 2015 nuclear agreement, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and warned that the Islamic Republic has numerous options on the future of the deal.
News ID: 68047    Publish Date : 2018/01/12

US, Israel, Saudi triangle after creating crisis in region

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Alaeddin Boroujerdi met with Hezbollah Spokesperson Hassan Ezzedin and stated that the US, Zionist Regime and Saudi Arabia are after creating crises in the region.
News ID: 68046    Publish Date : 2018/01/12

Macron to Trump:

All Parties Must Honor Iran Nuclear Deal

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – French President Emmanuel Macron told his American counterpart Donald Trump that all parties to the JCPOA should comply with their obligations under the international nuclear agreement.
News ID: 68044    Publish Date : 2018/01/12

Amir-Abdollahian highlights Iran's role in fighting terrorism, regional development

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with the former UNGA president where he highlighted the palpable role assumed by the Islamic Republic of Iran in fighting terrorism and contributing to regional development.
News ID: 68043    Publish Date : 2018/01/12

EU's Mogherini:

JCPOA Is Working, Must Be Preserved

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The European Union's diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini Thursday insisted the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) "is working", adding that it is vital to preserve the agreement.
News ID: 68040    Publish Date : 2018/01/11

Britain Rejects Request for Diplomatic Immunity for Assange

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Britain's Foreign Office said it has rejected Ecuador's request to grant diplomatic status to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been living in the nation's embassy in London since 2012 to avoid arrest by UK authorities.
News ID: 68039    Publish Date : 2018/01/11

Erdogan Seeks Meeting With Merkel After Macron's Cold Shoulder

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to hold a personal meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Bild reported, citing Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.
News ID: 68038    Publish Date : 2018/01/11

Hamas:

Resistance Legitimate Right of People Under Occupation

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The Palestinian Resistance Movement, Hamas, condemned a UN official’s recent remarks against Palestinians and said resistance is the legitimate right of nations that live under occupation and oppression.
News ID: 68037    Publish Date : 2018/01/11

Iranian Deputy FM hopeful for tanker crew to survive

TEHRAN( defapress ) – Iranian Deputy FM Ghashghavi says that required steps to get permissions have been undertaken and upon the issuance of permits Iranian rescue teams will be dispatched to the scene. “A Japanese fire-vessel was dispatched to the area of accident off China’s east coast, and arrived at the spot early on Thursday,” said Hassan Ghashghavi, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs.
News ID: 68036    Publish Date : 2018/01/11

Iran’s Caspian Destroyer Suffers Minor Damage in Accident

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Stormy weather caused minor damages to Iran’s Damavand destroyer in the Caspian Sea, the Navy said.
News ID: 68035    Publish Date : 2018/01/11

Saudi Warplanes Launch Attacks on Yemen’s Marib

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The Saudi-led coalition’s warplanes launched new attacks on Yemen’s northern province of Marib, Yemen’s official news agency reported.
News ID: 68034    Publish Date : 2018/01/11

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