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Syrian army repels attack on Deir ez-Zor

Syrian army repels attack on Deir ez-Zor

A Syrian source, on the condition of anonymity, told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that the terrorist group Daesh (ISIS) attacked central neighborhoods of al-Rashidiya and al-Hweiqe in Deir ez-Zor.However, the attack was totally repelled, according to the source.The Syrian forces also on Friday repelled an attack on some parts …

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Zarif: Cancelling nuclear deal not to be Iran's loss

Zarif: Cancelling nuclear deal not to be Iran's loss

Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council signed the nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), in 2015, under which Iran accepted to curb its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. Zarif in a recent interview with British dailies, the Financial …

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Russia dismisses US push for inspecting Iran’s military sites

Russia dismisses US push for inspecting Iran’s military sites

According to Russian media, Director of Russian Foreign Ministry Department for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control Mikhail Ulyanov rejected on Friday the US Permanent Representative to the UN Nikki Haley criticism over Russia position on investigating Iran’s military sites.The US claim about Russia on expanding IAEA’s inspections over Iran’s military locations …

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Earthquake rocks southern Iran

Earthquake rocks southern Iran

According to the Seismological Centre of the Institute of Geophysics of Tehran University, the earthquake struck Ziarat Ali, a town in Hormuzgan Province, bordering with Kerman Province, at 07:42 local time (04:11 GMT).The epicenter of the quake was 57.25 degrees longitude and 27.9 degrees latitude. There has been no report …

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Iran anti-drugs police chief confers with EU, Balkan liaison officers

Iran anti-drugs police chief confers with EU, Balkan liaison officers

In a meeting with European and Balkan anti-drug liaison officers on Friday, Zahedian also highlighted the significance of technical, intelligence and operational cooperation between police liaison officers at the international level. Zahedian is currently in Turkey heading a high-ranking Iranian delegation upon an invitation of the Turkish officials.Over 3,700 Iranian …

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Syrian Army foils Daesh onslaught on eastern country

Syrian Army foils Daesh onslaught on eastern country

'Groups of ISIS [Daesh] terrorists launched over the past hours a fierce assault against points of the army units protecting the international highway in al-Shoula and Kabajib area,' Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported.'The army units are now working on clearing the area of the fleeing ISIS [Daesh] terrorists to …

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UN podium for peace not warmongering: Iran MP

UN podium for peace not warmongering: Iran MP

Donald Trump used the United Nations as a podium to promote warmongering and violence, Head of Iran's Parliament (Majlis) National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Hossein Naqavi Hosseini said during a Friday Prayer pre-sermon speech in Varamin, a city in Tehran Province.Naqavi Hosseini, then, referring to the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, …

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Chabahar port boosting economies of regional states

Chabahar port boosting economies of regional states

He referred to Chabahar, in southeastern Iran, as a strategic and important port city which plays a key role in economic flourishing of India, Afghanistan and Central Asian countries.Abdullah made the remarks while addressing Indian Council of World Affairs in New Delhi. He arrived in the Indian capital on Wednesday …

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Iran, Belarus sign pharmaceutical MoU

Iran, Belarus sign pharmaceutical MoU

During the meeting was held in the capital of Belarus, Minsk, and in the presence of Belarusian Minister of Health Valery Malashko and Iran’s Ambassador to Belarus Mostafa Oveisi.The two sides discussed ways to promote bilateral cooperation.The Iranian delegation also visited the pharmaceutical, scientific and research centers of Belarus as …

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Trump angry with Iran resistance: Senior cleric

Trump angry with Iran resistance: Senior cleric

Tehran interim Friday Prayers leader Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani referred to Donald Trump’s speech at the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly and said, '(Our people's) sacrifices and braveries make enemies and Americans furious.' 'Their plot is to take over the region and create a new Middle East,' the …

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