Iran Daily

Russia to keep doing business with Iran despite US sanctions
Russia said it is taking steps to minimize the adverse effect of the US sanctions on its relations with Iran.

Macron slams calls to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday dismissed as �demagoguery� the calls by several European countries including Germany to suspend arms sales to Saudi Arabia following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

EU wants China, Russia in alternative SWIFT to help Iran
The European Union plans to invite Russia and China to join a future alternative payment network to the global financial services provider SWIFT to circumvent the US sanctions on Iran, according to Russia�s EU Ambassador Vladimir Chizhov.

Two more Trump critics get suspicious packages
Authorities found two more suspicious packages on Friday addressed to US Senator Cory Booker and James Clapper, the former US director of national intelligence, amid a manhunt for the person who sent bombs to prominent Democrats and critics of US President Donald Trump.

Iran urges int�l community to abide by ICJ ruling against US
Iran�s ambassador to the United Nations urged the international community to abide by an order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) earlier this month against US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Terrorists kill two Iranian forces west of country
Terrorist groups killed two Basij (volunteer) forces in Iran�s western city of Sarvabad on Thursday, the city�s governor said.

Zarif holds talks with new Iraqi counterpart
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a telephone conversation with his new Iraqi counterpart Mohamed Ali al-Hakim, congratulating him on his new post.

New Iraqi PM: Independence, Baghdad�s priority regarding US anti-Iran sanctions
Iraq will priorities its own interests and independence when it comes to helping the United States enforce sanctions against Iran, new Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Thursday.

Tehran Times

Tehran: Russia-Turkey deal on Idlib �was Iranian idea�
A deal reached between Russia and Turkey last month to attempt to peacefully resolve the issue of Syria�s Idlib Province, the last major stronghold of anti-government militants in the Arab country, was based in its entirety on an Iranian proposal, says Iran�s chief negotiator on Syria.

Iranian, Iraqi RCSs to build hospital in Karbala
Following a memorandum of understanding inked between Iraq�s Red Crescent Society and Iran�s Red Crescent Society a hospital will be jointly built in Karbala, ISNA reported on Friday.

Trump signs new sanctions against Hezbollah
U.S. President Donald Trump signed new sanctions targeting the Lebanon resistance group Hezbollah.

Driving Iranian oil export to zero in short term is not easy: energy expert
Touching upon the importance of oil market stability for the U.S., senior energy expert Omid Shokri says it is not easy to drive Iran�s oil export to zero in short term.

Roselle flower harvest season in southwestern Iran
Roselle flower harvest season has started in the Alaveh region in the southwestern city of Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, since late October and will last for a month.

IRGC is forerunner in fighting terrorism: Yadollah Javani
Islamic Revolution Guards Corps is the forerunner in fighting terrorists, IRGC Deputy Commander for Political Affairs Brigadier General Yadollah Javani has said.

Zarif says Arbaeen symbolizes Iran-Iraq unity
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday called on the Iraqi government to facilitate travel of the Iranian pilgrims for the Arbaeen ritual, particularly in border areas.

Advisors misinform Trump, Iran says
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi has said that President Donald Trump is being misinformed about
the Middle East by the team of his advisors.

Saudi spy met with Team Trump about taking down Iran
General Ahmed al-Assiri, the Saudi intelligence chief taking the fall for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, hobnobbed in New York with Michael Flynn and other members of the transition team shortly before Trump�s inauguration.