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No talks on Iran missile program, defense minister reiterates
Iran’s defense minister on Wednesday categorically denied a report that the Islamic Republic has acceded to demands to hold negotiations on its missile program.


 
Saudi Arabia betraying Muslim world: Iran Leader
The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the governments that help the US and the Zionists are betraying the Islamic society.

 
China reiterates its support for Iran Deal
China Foreign Ministry spokesman once again has expressed support for Iran nuclear deal known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

 
JCPOA lent impetus to oil talks: Official
A senior Iranian energy official says implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) accelerated Iran’s oil talks with foreign companies.

Iran: Syria’s triumphs make US, Israel follow destructive plots more
Syria’s victories have made the US and the Zionist Regime follow their destructive plots more forcefully to benefit terrorists, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.


China planning to send robot sub to sunken ship
China is preparing to send a robot submarine possibly followed by divers to explore and plug holes in a sunken Iranian oil tanker whose 32 crew members are all believed to have died, the Transport Ministry said Wednesday.


 
Iran determined to deepen ties with Islamic countries, including Oman
President Rouhani met with the speaker of the parliament of Oman and stressed that the enemies do not want Islamic countries to be united and integrated, adding: “The Islamic Republic of Iran is firmly determined to deepen brotherly, inclusive ties with Islamic countries, including Oman”.

 
Damascus fights terrorism to the end: Syrian speaker
Syria will continue fight against terrorism until the flag of peace is hoisted in the country, Syrian speaker of the People’s Assembly said here on Wednesday.

PUIC members condemn US recognition of Quds as Israeli capital
Delegations participating in the 13th Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states (PUIC) in Tehran deplored Washington’s decision to transfer its embassy to Jerusalem al-Quds and recognition of the city as Israel’s capital.

 
Iranian gov’t, nation stand by Lebanese gov’t nation
President Hassan Rouhani met with the Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon, Nabih Berri, on Wednesday and expressed happiness over stable condition in Lebanon, saying: “Strengthening stability, development and unity in Lebanon brings happiness to Iranian nation”.