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Russia Reportedly Agrees To Israeli Demand Of Buffer Zone On Syria Border

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu Has reportedly told Israeli officials that Moscow has agreed to a buffer zone along the Syrian- Israeli border, where Hezbollah and Iranian forces will not be allowed to enter.

Security Forces Prevent Ex-President Khatami From Leaving His House

Security forces in Iran prevented former President Mohammad Khatami from leaving his house on Wednesday.

Iran's Chief Of Staff Warns Israel About 'Aggression' Against Syria

Iran’s chief of staff who is visiting Syria said on Wednesday that Israel’s “aggression” on Syria “is not acceptable”.

Khatami Joins Chorus To Defend IRGC

Former President Mohammad Khatami has joined the chorus to defend the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), describing it as the pillar of Iran’s national security.

Khamenei Adviser Warns Europeans Not To Try To Add Conditions To Nuclear Deal

A top adviser to Iran's supreme leader has warned European governments against trying to negotiate new conditions to keep the 2015 nuclear deal alive.

New Mayor Promises More On 'Astronomical Properties'

A special committee has been formed to investigate the scandal in Tehran Municipality called “Astronomical Property Sellout,”, Mayor Mohammad Ali Najafi disclosed at his first press conference.

Amputations Continue In Iranian Prisons

The prosecutor-general for Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi Province in northeast Iran says a man convicted of robbery has had his hand amputated.

Trump Again Threatens A Pull-Out From Nuclear Deal If Conditions Not Met

Three days after his landmark speech announcing his tougher approach to Iran, President Donald Trump once again threatened that a full withdrawal from the nuclear deal is possible.

Former Judge Sheds New Light On Kahrizak Scandal

A former judge and assistant prosecutor-general, Ali Akbar Heidari-Fard, has disclosed new details that could help solve the puzzle of Kahrizak, a notorious detention center near Tehran where at least five young protesters died shortly after being tortured.

Daughters Of Green Movement Leader Plead With Grand Ayatollahs

In a letter to grand ayatollahs (Shi’ite sources of emulation), the daughters of Green Movement leader Mir Hossein Mousavi have bitterly criticized Iranian officials for what they call “skipping their responsibility.”

Tehran Municipality Pays Twice More Salaries Than It Has Staff

A member of Iran’s capital city council has disclosed that salaries paid by Tehran’s municipality are two times more than the number of its registered staff.

Iran Denies Shutting Border Crossings With Northern Iraq

Iran denies reports that it has closed border crossings with northern Iraq in response to an independence referendum in the autonomous Kurdish region last month.

Iran Detains Another Christian Convert

Another Iranian convert to Christianity has been arrested in the city of Dezful, southwest of the country, an Iranian Christian rights advocate has confirmed in an interview with Radio Farda.

MPs Defend Suspended Zoroastrian City Council Member

As negative reactions to the suspension of a Zoroastrian minority member of Yazd City Council continue, several MPs have also stepped in calling for immediate cancellation of the decision.

Revolutionary Guards Put Pressure On Rouhani And Potential Rivals

While the stage is set for U.S. President Donald Trump to make his long-awaited announcement on U.S. policy toward Tehran and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) at 12:45 EST, on October 13, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is watching from the sidelines.

Iranians React On Social Media To Rouhani's New Love For IRGC

President Hassan Rouhani’s surprising support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has triggered negative responses on social media.

Jitters In Iran's Financial Markets As Trump's Speech Nears

Iran's Nuclear 'Espionage' Saga Continues

The Islamic Republic’s judiciary affiliated news website, Mizan has dismissed the Intelligence Minister’s assertion that his ministry is the only competent body to determine who is a spy.

Putin To Visit Iran In November For Talks With Iranian, Azerbaijani Counterparts

Senior Kremlin official Dmitry Peskov announced that preparations are underway for Russian President Vladimir Putin's to visit Iran on November 1.

Designating The Guards As Terror Group 'A Declaration Of War' - Salehi

The chief of Iran’s nuclear energy agency has said that if the United States designates Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, IRGC as a terror group, “The Islamic Republic…will consider it as a declaration of war”.