Politics

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

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, …

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 …

In his message to Sabbagh which was released on Friday, Larijani expressed felicitations to Syrian people and government on the recent victories of Syrian Army and resistance against the Takfiri terrorist group of Daesh (ISIS). Larijani wished for the Syrian government and people to embrace dignity and wellbeing.Born in 1959, …

In order to foster more profound cooperation and coordination among the media entities in the Caspian Sea region it would be appropriate, if each of the five Caspian littoral states set up their own media committees, Alireza Shiravi said Friday in the Caspian Sea media forum held in Astrakhan and …

'Multilateralism addressed at meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister. Also discussed was the dynamics in the Middle East region.' Lajcak said in his Twitter message.Both sides also discussed effective paradigms regarding the Middle East developments, the UNGA president added.Zarif on Thursday morning attended a conversation organized by the American think tank …