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US Slams Venezuela at UN Meeting Boycotted by Russia, China

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday slammed Venezuela as an "increasingly violent narco-state" that poses a threat to world security at a UN meeting boycotted by Russia and China.
News ID: 66990    Publish Date : 2017/11/14

Zarif Reminds UN Chief of Iran’s Four-Point Yemen Peace Plan

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif submitted a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reminding him of a four-point peace plan for Yemen that he had proposed to his predecessor, Ban Ki-moon, more than two years ago.
News ID: 66989    Publish Date : 2017/11/14

Quake Rescue Work in Iran at Final Stage, Death Toll above 420

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – As the rescue and relief operations to help people affected by a massive earthquake in western Iran is nearing completion, officials revised down the death toll to 423 on Tuesday morning, saying 12,000 dwellings have been razed to the ground in the disaster.
News ID: 66987    Publish Date : 2017/11/14

Putin:

We have to help Syrians make progress in political process

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that it is very important to help the Syrians make advance in the political process to solve the crisis and rebuild their country.
News ID: 66986    Publish Date : 2017/11/14

Zarif thanks global offers of aid over Sun. earthquake

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s FM Zarif extended his gratitude for global expressions of sympathy and offers of assistance over the Sun. earthquake that killed at least 430 people in western provinces of Iran.
News ID: 66985    Publish Date : 2017/11/14

Commander:

Iranian Army’s Rapid-Response Brigades Deployed to Quake-Hit Areas

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Commander of Iran’s Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari said the force’s rapid-response brigades have been dispatched to the western province of Kermanshah after a strong deadly earthquake hit the area.
News ID: 66983    Publish Date : 2017/11/13

Syrian Army Marching on Terrorists' Positions in Northern Hama towards Southern Idlib

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Syrian Army men stormed the positions of Al-Nusra Front (Tahrir al-Sham Hay'at or the Levant Liberation Board) in Northern Hama on Monday, inching closer to the border with Idlib province after taking control over a key region.
News ID: 66982    Publish Date : 2017/11/13

Ayatollah Khamenei Praises Iraq for Hosting Arbaeen Pilgrims

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei commended the Iraqi government and nation for hosting millions of pilgrims during Arbaeen, hailing the huge turnout in the event as a sign of the Muslim world’s growing willingness to pursue sacred goals.
News ID: 66981    Publish Date : 2017/11/13

FM Spokesman:

Iran’s Missile Capability Non-Negotiable

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi reiterated that the country’s missile capabilities would never be subject to negotiation.
News ID: 66980    Publish Date : 2017/11/13

Russia’s Putin Condoles Loss of Lives in Quake near Iran-Iraq Border

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Russian President Vladimir Putin offered condolences to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani over heavy casualties and destruction caused by a strong earthquake in the west of the country.
News ID: 66979    Publish Date : 2017/11/13

EU Offers Support after Quake Hits Iran, Iraq

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini said the 28-member bloc is ready to help the victims of a major earthquake that struck Iran and Iraq on Sunday.
News ID: 66978    Publish Date : 2017/11/13

Army, IRGC dispatch aid to quake-hit areas in western Iran

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake on Iran-Iraq border which left at least 200 people dead and hundreds injured, Iran’s Army and Revolutionary Guard Corps have dispatched forces to assist with rescue operations.
News ID: 66975    Publish Date : 2017/11/13

Hundreds Rally in Brussels for Catalan Independence

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - Several hundred people rallied in Brussels on Sunday to back the independence push in Catalonia, slam the EU and demand Spain release jailed regional officials.
News ID: 66974    Publish Date : 2017/11/13

Hariri says to return Lebanon soon

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri claims he is not being held captive in Saudi Arabia and will be returning to his country in the next few days.
News ID: 66972    Publish Date : 2017/11/13

Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Orders National Action after Massive Quake in Iran

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei ordered all Iranian officials and military forces to mobilize efforts to help the victims, particularly those trapped under rubble, of a massive earthquake that struck the country’s western border on Sunday night.
News ID: 66971    Publish Date : 2017/11/13

Quake Toll in West Iran Passes 200, Rescue Operations Underway

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - At least 207 people have been killed and 1,700 injured after a massive earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck west of Iran along the country's border with Iraq on Sunday night.
News ID: 66970    Publish Date : 2017/11/13

Putin:

Claims of Russian Meddling in US Vote ’Fantasies’

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Russian President Vladimir Putin said accusations that Moscow meddled in US elections, particularly through contacts with Donald Trump’s campaign team, are "fantasies" and attempts to undermine the US presidency.
News ID: 66968    Publish Date : 2017/11/12

Iran Condemns Saudi Arabia’s War Crimes in Yemen

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshrou dismissed Saudi Arabia’s allegations against Iran as baseless, and blasted the monarchy for continuing its massacre of the Yemeni civilians.
News ID: 66967    Publish Date : 2017/11/12

Top Saudi Royals Tortured after Detention in Bin Salman-Led Purge

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Report said top figures detained in last Saturday's purge in Saudi Arabia have been beaten and tortured so badly that they required hospital treatment.
News ID: 66966    Publish Date : 2017/11/12

Turkey Says Purchase of S-400 from Russia 'Completed'

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - Turkey has "completed" the purchase of the S-400 air-defense system from Russia, Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli said on Saturday.
News ID: 66964    Publish Date : 2017/11/12

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