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Goods transit via Iran witnesses significant surge
Iran reported an increase of about a quarter in the transit of goods in its key transportation points — a sign of growing trade activities in the country.

Russia slams US ‘hostile’ acts as ‘state hooliganism’
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Monday that Washington’s actions toward Russian diplomatic facilities in the United States could be described as “state hooliganism”.

South Korea detects signs North preparing missile launch
North Korea could be preparing another missile launch, South Korea said Monday as it strengthened its defenses following Pyongyang’s biggest-ever nuclear test and declaration it had a hydrogen bomb.

Merkel ahead as Schulz fails to land knockout punch in debate
Angela Merkel appeared to be powering ahead Monday to a fourth term as chancellor of Germany, after her rival Martin Schulz failed to halt her advance in a crucial televised debate three weeks before elections.

Nearly 90,000 Rohingya escape Myanmar violence
Nearly 90,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh since violence erupted in Myanmar in August, pressuring scarce resources of aid agencies and communities already helping hundreds of thousands of refugees from previous spasms of violence in Myanmar.

Lawmakers: Iran will never allow access to military sites
Senior Iranian parliamentarians said the country will not allow inspection of its military sites “under any circumstances.”

Iranian, Turkish FMs discuss Rohyngia plight
Iran’s Foreign Minister and his Turkish counterpart discussed the plight of Rohyngia Muslims in Myanmar.

Shahroudi hails Iraq’s victories over Daesh
The Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi said Iraq’s recent successive victories over Daesh terrorists have surprised the world.

MP: British delegations to visit Iran
A delegation from the British Parliament and another one from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office are going to visit Iran in the coming months, an Iranian lawmaker said.

Iran unveils UAV drone base
Iran has unveiled an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) base for its fleet of drones which have given the country a remarkable capability in the fight against terrorists and protecting its borders.

 

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Iran says Iraq must not be divided
Expediency Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said on Sunday that Iran is strongly against any move
to disintegrate Iraq.

Burma soldiers ‘burning bodies of Rohingya Muslims’ to conceal evidence
Soldiers and civilians in Burma are attempting to cover up the massacre of the country’s Rohingya Muslim population by gathering their bodies and burning them, an advocate for the minority group has said.

See Iran’s World Heritage sites in landscaped miniature park
For ones who are always short of time but fascinated with rich Iranian cultural heritage - no matter what age they are - visiting Tehran’s Miniature Garden Museum, featuring replicas of the country’s most important historical landmarks and landscapes, is a must.

Budget deficit could delay Lake Urmia’s revival: environment chief
Lake Urmia is already saved from total dryness, however, budget deficit might postpone the lake’s full restoration, the chief of the Department of Environment said on Monday.

Rouhanicare: Iranian president’s unsung domestic success
When Ali’s father-in-law had a stroke in the Iranian city of Shiraz last year, the 67-year-old shopkeeper was rushed to Namazi hospital, where he received treatment for 20 days, including six days in intensive care.

Buffalos, children’s playmates

Gavmish Abad (literally translated as the land of buffalos) is located on the outskirts of Karun county,
southwestern Khuzestan province, where the life of the locals is mingled with the Karun River and buffalos.

‘Syrian army to reach Dayr alZawr in 48 hours’

The governor of the Daesh (ISIL)-held province of Dayr al-Zawr has said that the Syrian army will reach the city within the next 48 hours.

Foreign Ministry condemns U.S. siege of civilians in Syria

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the U.S. move to impose an aerial blockade on civilians in Syria.

Zarif says Iran can be good partner for South Africa

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that Iran can be a “good” and “reliable” partner for South Africa in the West Asia region.

Iraq victories have astonished all: Iran

Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Seyed Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi said on Sunday that Iraq’s successive victories against terrorists have astonished the world.

Australia strongly backs nuclear deal: diplomat

The Australian Ambassador to Tehran, Ian Biggs, said on Sunday that Canberra strongly supports the
2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Parliamentarians rule out inspection of military sites

Senior Iranian parliamentarians in separate statements on Monday refuted the prospect of foreign access to Iran’s military sites.