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European Parliament adopts resolution on expanding ties with Iran
The European Parliament (EP) in its full session in Strasbourg Tuesday adopted a resolution on a new EU strategy towards Iran following the nuclear agreement by 456 votes to 174.

Turkey �may launch ground operation in Iraq�
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Tuesday Ankara could launch a ground operation in Iraq to remove any threats to Turkey that may arise.

Leader calls for boosting ties with Bosnia
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei expressed Iran�s readiness to bolster relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Terrorists kill 60 in Pakistan police attack
Pakistan on Tuesday mourned the killing of at least 60 people in a brutal gun and suicide bomb assault on a police academy, the deadliest attack on a security installation in the country�s history.

UN receives reports of Daesh atrocities around Mosul
The Daesh terror group has reportedly massacred scores of people around its Iraq stronghold of Mosul in the past week, UN human rights spokesman Rupert Colville said on Tuesday, citing preliminary information from sources in the area.

Britain lifts sanctions on Iranian bank
The British government announced that it has removed Bank Saderat Iran (BSI) from its list of sanctioned entities.

Zarif, Kerry win Chatham House Prize 2016
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry have been voted as the winners of this year�s Chatham House Prize for their pivotal role in the conclusion of a nuclear agreement between Iran and the six world countries in 2015.

India pays 60% of oil debts to Iran
Chairman of Iran-India Business Council (IIBC) Ebrahim Jamili said India has so far paid 60 percent of its outstanding debts to the Islamic Republic for previous oil purchases.

Velayati: Takfiri terrorism linked to state spy agencies
A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the top commanders of Takfiri terrorist groups in the region have ties with regional and international intelligence and security agencies.


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Leader: Daesh traces back to West�s humiliation of Muslim youths
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said on Tuesday that the Western coalition against terrorism is not �real� and does not seek to eradicate it.

Iran welcomes EU resolution on normalization of ties
The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday welcoming a recent resolution by the European Union that foresees a normalization of the bloc�s ties with Iran.

Spanish firms seeking longterm partnership with Iranian businesses
Spanish companies are seeking long-term partnership with Iranian businesses, particularly in infrastructure and transport projects, Spain�s Chamber of Commerce Director Alfredo Bonet said.

VP says missile capability is the backbone of deterrent power
Iran�s Vice President Is�haq Jahangiri said in comments on Tuesday the country�s missile capability is the key component of its deterrent power.

Iraqi army�s elite force pauses advance near Mosul
An elite unit of the Iraqi army paused its week-long advance on Mosul as it approached the city�s eastern edge on Tuesday.

Belarusian festival to host Iranian troupe for �Shakespeare, Love 2001�
The Sokut Theater Group from Iran will perform �Shakespeare, Love 2001� during the 13th Teatralny Koufar International Student and Youth Theater Festival in Belarus.

Tehran to host intl. urban transportation expo
The 14th edition of Iran�s International Exhibition of Transportation and Urban Services is due to kick off in Tehran on October 27, IRIB news reported.

NGOs should inform people of citizenship rights: Aminzadeh
NGOs should talk to people directly and inform them of their natural and legal citizenship rights, said Elham Aminzadeh, the advisor to President Hassan Rouhani on citizenship rights.

Rouhani, Izetbegovic highlight the need to promote ties
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Bakir Izetbegovic, the president of Bosnia and Herzegovina, held a joint press conference in Tehran on Tuesday, highlighting the importance of expanding relations.

Finnish president: Steps taken to broaden ties with Iran
Visiting Finnish President Finnish President Sauli Niinist� said on Tuesday that his visit to Tehran will provide a unique opportunity to discuss issues of mutual interest, including what is happening in the Middle East region.

Minister: �Defense diplomacy� contributing to closer defense cooperation
The Iranian defense minister has said pursuing a defense diplomacy over the past years has helped forge closer ties with an increasing number of countries in the defense sector.

Diplomat: Ties with S. Arabia dependent on admitting Iran�s regional role
Iran�s ambassador to Britain said on Tuesday that Iran is ready to resume relations with Saudi Arabia if the kingdom acknowledges Iran�s prominent role in the Middle East region.

Iran condemns deadly attack on police college in Pakistan
The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned on Tuesday the terrorist attack on a police college in the Pakistani city of Quetta.