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Foreign forces cause of tension in region: Spokesman

Foreign forces cause of tension in region: Spokesman

Iran has repeatedly stressed that stability should be established, preserved and strengthened only by the regional states, Qasemi said while reacting to the latest anti-Iran statements made by the British deputy foreign secretary.He reiterated that Iran’s missile tests are in line with the country’s defense programs and will by no …

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We are not afraid of potential Israeli wars: Hezbollah leader

We are not afraid of potential Israeli wars: Hezbollah leader

In a televised speech marking the anniversary martyrdom of the Hezbollah Leaders, Nasrallah derided at all the war rhetoric used by the Zionist against the Lebanese Hezbollah.According to the website of Al-Manar TV, he vowed that Hezbollah was preparing for the worst and he added that the deterrence capabilities maintained …

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Rouhani attends late Ayatollah Rafsanjani’s memorial ceremony

Rouhani attends late Ayatollah Rafsanjani’s memorial ceremony

Several governmental officials, as well as parliamentarians, the Judiciary Power and Armed Forces authorities, were also participated at the memorial ceremony held at the Mausoleum of Founder of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini south of Tehran.Also present at the ceremony, was Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.Ayatollah Rafsanjani died on January …

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Astana talks on Syria kicks off behind closed doors

Astana talks on Syria kicks off behind closed doors

While Kazakhstan is hosting the talks, delegates from Jordan and the United States are also present in the meeting as observers. Director of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s Department of Asian and African Affairs Aidarbek Tumatov told reporters that creation of a taskforce to discuss Syria’s new Constitution is on the …

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Iranain wrestlers crush Turkish rivals in World Cup

Iranain wrestlers crush Turkish rivals in World Cup

The 8-0 victory over Turkey was an impressive start for the Iranian wrestlers at the World Cup underway in this western Iranian city with participation of eight top world teams including Iran, US, Georgia, India, Mongolia, Russia, Turkey and Azerbaijan.According to the games timetable, the Iranian freestyle wrestlers are to …

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Iran, Oman gas pipeline not to cross UAE: Omani minister

Iran, Oman gas pipeline not to cross UAE: Omani minister

In an interview with the Kuwaiti daily newspaper of Al Rai, al-Rumhi said Muscat and Tehran have reached an agreement on the issue.The direct pipeline would export the vast gas reserves from Iran to Oman, the Omani minister said, adding the two countries have agreed to export one billion cubic …

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Too soon to evaluate outcome of Astana talks: Syrian diplomat

Too soon to evaluate outcome of Astana talks: Syrian diplomat

'However, what attracts attention is that the Turkish and the armed groups delegations have not arrived yet,” Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) quoted Al-Jaafari as saying to reporters.Al-Jaafari added that the Syrian delegation held bilateral meetings with the Russian and Iranian friendly delegations, during which “We jointly evaluated the course …

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