TEHRAN – Writing an analysis in the Hamshahri newspaper, international affairs analyst Mehdi Khorsand believes China and Russia oppose the return of UN sanctions against Iran not because they fear losing the Iranian market but because they fear…
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Iran, Caspian Sea states reinforce maritime security through strategic accord
TEHRAN – Naval commanders from Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan have signed a strategic agreement to enhance security and cooperation in the Caspian Sea.
The pact was finalized on Wednesday during a meeting of the four littoral states in…
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False intelligence, Israeli pressure fuel U.S. miscalculations on Iran: Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump over his recent remarks on Iran’s nuclear program, urging Washington to return to diplomacy instead of repeating past mistakes driven by false…
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Anger continues to grow over EU’s backing of UAE claims to Persian islands
TEHRAN – After a strong-worded statement from Iran’s foreign ministry, the country’s Parliament speaker has now turned up to condemn a joint statement issued by foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the…
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Iran to give crushing response to enemies: IRGC Cmdr.
TEHRAN – The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corp (IRGC) has warned of a crushing response to any hostile move against the country.
“Any miscalculation by the enemies in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Iranian…
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Iran–Russia treaty to shift regional power balance, says Russian Scholar
TEHRAN – Following the official activation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Tehran and Moscow, Iran and Russia have entered a new phase in their long-standing relationship. The 20-year agreement, encompassing…
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Exclusive: German troops were directly involved in ‘dirty work’
TEHRAN – In June, Germany was one of the few countries to back Israeli strikes on Iran’s civilian, nuclear, and military sites, and arguably the most vocal among them. The German Chancellor angered both Iranians and Germans during the…
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West wants Arab nations to remain wary towards Iran: Lavrov
“Many would like to preserve the Arab countries of the [Persian] Gulf’s wary attitude towards Iran. These are the West’s games,” he said in an interview for the ‘Bridges to the East’ project, according to TASS.
“The Britons have always…
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Azmoun’s health update: surgery successful
TEHRAN – Iran’s Sardar Azmoun, who sustained a foot injury during Shabab Al-Ahli’s latest training session last week, underwent a successful surgery on Wednesday.
He will undergo a rehabilitation program under the club’s medical staff to…
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Brazilian coach Osmar linked with Persepolis: report
TEHRAN – Brazilian coach Osmar Loss has been reportedly linked with Iran’s Persepolis.
In a surprising turn of events, Thai League 1 powerhouse Buriram United have parted ways with Loss, just months after the Brazilian guided the club to one…
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