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Zarif: US claims on Iran lacking legal justification

Zarif: US claims on Iran lacking legal justification

Zarif attended Parliament (Majlis) open session on Wednesday to answer the questions put forth by a Member of Parliament on the latest status of anti-Iran claims in the international courts against Iran, and what the country's authorities have done in defending Iran.Lack of legal justification has enabled Iran to prevent …

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Islamic Centre of England to collect aid to Iran quake-hit people

Islamic Centre of England to collect aid to Iran quake-hit people

In its statement released on Tuesday evening, the Center urged all Muslim residents in England to help the homeless and the injured in western Iran.According to the statement, the Muslim residents can make their donatations to the quake-hit people using the following bank account and website:21075361-Sort Code: 60-83-04-Ref: Earthquakewww.ic-el.comA 7.3-magnitude …

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IAEA has more inspection powers in Iran: Amano

IAEA has more inspection powers in Iran: Amano

In an address on the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Iran and why the JCPOA is a clear gain for verification, Director General Yukiya Amano said his organization had more inspection powers over a nuclear program which has become smaller following the 2015 agreement between Iran …

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Iran quake death toll ups to 432

Iran quake death toll ups to 432

The fatal quake occurred at 21:48 hour local time (18:18 GMT). The epicenter of the quake was registered at 34.86 degrees latitude and 45.9 degrees longitude, at the depth of 11km, a shallow depth that can cause tremendous damage, in Ezgeleh region in Kermanshah Province.The huge jolt, which rocked western …

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Iran, Ukraine underline developing parliamentary ties

Iran, Ukraine underline developing parliamentary ties

“Reinforcing ties with neighboring countries is among Iran’s priorities,” Boroujerdi said on Tuesday. He emphasized Iran’s Majlis (Parliament) support of boosting all-out relations with Ukraine and urged both countries to take major strides in increasing bilateral trade volume.Boroujerdi appreciated Ukraine for expressing sympathy over the deadly quake in western Iran.A …

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Foreign diplomats in Pakistan, officials, lawmakers saddened over Iran devastating quake

Foreign diplomats in Pakistan, officials, lawmakers saddened over Iran devastating quake

They expressed their sympathies in telephonic talks to Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost. The Iranian flag at the embassy also remained at half-mast over the tragic incident. A 7.3-magnitude earthquake shook the western province of Kermanshah and the regions bordering Iraq on Sunday night. The quake was felt …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on November 15

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on November 15

**IRAN NEWS- Tehran wants Hariri to remain Lebanon’s PM- Earthquake death toll rises to 530, 7460 injured- Iran to join Int’l counter-terrorism convention**IRAN DAILY- Rouhani vows immediate reconstruction of quake-hit areas- UN dismisses Saudi conditions to reopen Yemen port- Velayati: Hariri resignation Lebanon’s domestic issue**KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL- Iran mobilizes to help …

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Iran-Russia ties crucial for solving Syrian crisis: Deputy FM

Iran-Russia ties crucial for solving Syrian crisis: Deputy FM

Talking to IRNA at the end of his visit to Moscow on Tuesday, he said that he held useful talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Bugdanov and Russian President’s Special Envoy on Syria Alexander Lavrentiev.Jeberi Ansari, also Iran’s senior negotiator in Astana Peace Process, further noted that the meetings …

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Iran slams Canada’s selective stances on human rights

Iran slams Canada’s selective stances on human rights

Addressing the meeting of the Third Committee of UN General Assembly on Canada’s proposed resolution on the situation of human rights in Iran, he said that double-standards are an integral part of Canada's foreign policy. 'Ottawa has consistently and unconditionally supported Israel despite all the gross, abhorrent and systematic violations …

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Iran: S. Arabia kills more children in Yemen than terrorists do

Iran: S. Arabia kills more children in Yemen than terrorists do

Addressing the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, he said that Saudis kills more children in Yemen than Al-Qaeda, ISIS and Nusrah put together around the globe.'Saudi regime being a partner in the global fight against terrorism and intolerance is blatant mockery of humanity, human rights, …

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