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Iraqi Forces Impose Control over Scores of Strategic Regions in Kirkuk

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Iraqi forces have launched a major offensive over several fronts aimed at retaking the Kurdish-held city of Kirkuk, capturing several points in the region, Iraq's Joint Operations Command (JOC) said on Monday.
News ID: 66472    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Yemeni Forces Advance in Southern Province, Inflict Casualties on Aggressors

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The forces of the Yemeni army and Popular Committees managed to take full control over more areas in the southern province of Shabwa and mounted deadly attacks on the Saudi regime’s mercenaries in other areas, media reports said on Monday.
News ID: 66469    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Iran Welcomes Results of Elections in Kyrgyzstan, Austria

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Iranian foreign ministry welcomed the results of presidential election in Kyrgyzstan and parliamentary elections in Austria, stressing Tehran's willingness to further develop ties with the two countries.
News ID: 66468    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Senior MP:

US Damaging Iran's Interests under N. Deal by Showing Disloyalty

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Chairman of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi warned that the US Congress's possible vote to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal will dissuade Tehran from continued commitment to the agreement.
News ID: 66467    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Abadi:

Kirkuk Offensive Aimed at Protecting Iraq’s National Unity

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said an offensive by the Arab country’s army to take control of the northern province of Kirkuk was aimed at protecting national unity.
News ID: 66466    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Speaker Larijani:

Syrian crisis nearing the end

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Larijani told his Syrian counterpart that the Syrian crisis is getting close to its finish line.
News ID: 66465    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Maduro Wins Landslide Victory in Venezuela State Elections

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - President Nicolas Maduro's government won a landslide victory in closely watched regional elections in Venezuela on Sunday, according to official results that the opposition said were "suspicious."
News ID: 66464    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Syrian Army Repels Terrorists' Large-Scale Attack in Northern Homs

TEHRAN ( defapress )- The Syrian Army troops engaged in a tough battle with Ahrar al-Sham in northern Homs, fending off their offensive.
News ID: 66463    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Minister:

Trump Statement Not to Influence Oil Market

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh underlined that it is unlikely that the recent anti-Iran rhetoric by US President Donald Trump would put any influence on the oil market and prices.
News ID: 66462    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Speaker:

Iran May Reconsider Implementing JCPOA

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – If Iran is to incur the expense of implementing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action without enjoying the advantages of the nuclear deal due to US obstructive policies, it will definitely reconsider its decision to honor the accord, Iran’s parliament speaker said.
News ID: 66461    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Iranian VP Due in Turkey to Attend D-8 Summit

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri plans to pay an official visit to neighboring Turkey to meet with senior officials of the country and participate in a conference of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation.
News ID: 66460    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

South Korea, US Begin Naval Drills amid North Korean Threat

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - South Korean and US troops began five days of naval drills on Monday after North Korea renewed its threat to fire missiles near the American territory of Guam.
News ID: 66459    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Iranian Official:

Individual Visa Mandatory for Arbaeen Pilgrims

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – All Iranian pilgrims intending to travel to Iraq for Arbaeen rituals will have to obtain individual visas beforehand, an official said.
News ID: 66458    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Hezbollah Official Says Trump Notorious for Violating Commitments

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - A top official of Lebanon’s Hezbollah said US President Donald Trump has gained notoriety in the public opinion of the world for breaching agreements and pursuing cruel policies.
News ID: 66457    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Iraqi VP:

KRG President Agrees to Cancel Result of Kurdish Referendum

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iraq's Vice President Ayad Allawi announced that Masoud Barzani, the president of the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), has agreed to cancel the result of the recent independence referendum held in the Kurdistan Region.
News ID: 66456    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Syrian FM:

US’ attitude on Iran N-deal shows disrespect for intl. law

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Syria dismissed the US administration’s position on the Iranian nuclear deal and its threat to cancel the deal and impose new coercive sanctions on Iran, saying this stance shows that this administration does not respect the conventions and its obligations under international agreements.
News ID: 66455    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

French President Says He Warned Trump Not to Scrap JCPOA

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – French President Emmanuel Macron said he told US President Donald Trump not to scrap the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
News ID: 66454    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Thousands of New Rohingya Refugees Flee Violence, Hunger in Myanmar to Bangladesh

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - Hungry, destitute and scared, thousands of new Rohingya refugees crossed the border into Bangladesh from Myanmar early on Monday, Reuters witnesses said, fleeing attacks by Buddhist mobs and hunger that the United Nations has called ethnic cleansing.
News ID: 66452    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Joint US-S Korean navy drills kick off around Korean Peninsula

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The joint week-long navy drills of the US and South Korean fleets have kicked off. About 40 vessels, including the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, are taking part in maneuvers in the waters around the Korean Peninsula, Sputnik reported.
News ID: 66453    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

Trump's remarks insulting to 5+1, other countries

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei said Trump’s recent anti-Iran comments is an insult to other countries, particularly the 5+1 world powers who are the partners of the deal.
News ID: 66451    Publish Date : 2017/10/16

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