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Iran, Russia to develop regional cooperation

Iran, Russia to develop regional cooperation

During the meeting, both sides reviewed situation in the Middle East namely in Iraq.They also discussed the most important issues which are on the agenda in the region especially those related to Syria, Iraq, Syria, Libya and Yemen.   Kazemi and Bogandov underlined taking more efforts for de-escalating tensions in …

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Iranian envoy calls for fighting against unilateralism

Iranian envoy calls for fighting against unilateralism

Speaking to reporters, officials and researchers of Italian think tanks, Bayat elaborated on the different aspects of recent US' terrorist attack which was regarded as violation of Iraqi national sovereignty.He also referred to General Soleimani's constructive role in fighting against terrorism, extremism and especially ISIS. He also explained the reasons …

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Senior analyst says strategic aspect of Iran’s response is US exit form region

Senior analyst says strategic aspect of Iran’s response is US exit form region

International Crisis Group senior analyst Ali Vaez further said that Iran might give a fully proportionate response or eye-for-eye reaction in the coming months.Asked by IRNA that the martyred commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani was in the blacklist of the US since a …

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Iran Veep calls for inquiry into plane crash

Iran Veep calls for inquiry into plane crash

Jahangiri wrote in a series of tweets that it was "a hectic national tragedy" that the airplane was targeted by Iran's air defense system."We must put ourselves in the place of families of the victims, Iranian citizens and officials in order to be sensitive to the depth and dimensions of the …

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FM Zarif says passing away of Sultan Qaboos a loss to region

FM Zarif says passing away of Sultan Qaboos a loss to region

Mohammad Javad Zarif in a tweet in Arabic on Saturday extended his condolences over the death of Sultan Qaboos of Oman, calling it a loss to the region.In this message, he also congratulated his successor, His Majesty Haitham bin Tariq. Sultan Qaboos of Oman bin Said al Said died after …

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Chinese diplomat says assassination of Gen Soleimani divulges US imperialist nature

Chinese diplomat says assassination of Gen Soleimani divulges US imperialist nature

Speaking to IRNA on Saturday, Liu Jin Tong went on to say that the assassination of Gen. Soleimani by the United States in Iraq is an example of state terrorism which is inconsistent with fundamental norms of international law.The Chinese diplomat noted that, on the other hand, the US move …

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Pakistan FM embarks on mission to Tehran, Washington to reduce tensions

Pakistan FM embarks on mission to Tehran, Washington to reduce tensions

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said in a statement on Saturday that Pakistan will continue to play its role for reduction of tension in the region.He reaffirmed Pakistan's stance that the region cannot afford any other conflict.  The Foreign Minister said that on the directions of Prime Minister Imran Khan, he is visiting …

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Leader orders investigation into “possible negligence” in air disaster

Leader orders investigation into “possible negligence” in air disaster

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces forwarded the directive to General Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.The Supreme Leader instructed the General Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces to take necessary measures to probe the incident and make sure such events will not be repeated. Sympathizing with the …

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US should learn lessons, change course: Ambassador

US should learn lessons, change course: Ambassador

Speaking to reporters in Iran’s embassy in London, Baeidinejad called the assassination ‘[a] heinous terrorist attack’ and condemned the US justification through ‘wrong statements’.The Iranian diplomat said that General Soleimani, aboard on a civil flight, was on an official mission to Iraq to be handed over an official letter that was …

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Judiciary chief orders to initiate legal proceedings over Ukrainian plane crash

Judiciary chief orders to initiate legal proceedings over Ukrainian plane crash

Raisi issued the order on Saturday morning after General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces admitted that the Ukrainian plane crashed as a result of defensive missile strike due to a human error.The Judiciary Chief said that Organization of the Armed Forces should collect the documents from the General Staff of …

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