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Tensions Rise In Iraq Amid Reports Of Possible Attack On Kurds

Warnings of a major attack by Iraqi government forces and Iranian-trained militias against Iraqi Kurdistan escalated tensions and led to Kurdish forces closing some roads temporarily.

MP Calls For Celebrating International Day Of Cyrus The Great

It’s time to celebrate Cyrus the Great’s Day (October 29) in an official state ceremony, Shiraz’s MP has reminded the culture and Islamic guidance minister in a letter.

Intelligence Minister Denies Nuclear Negotiator Was Spying

Iran’s Intelligence Minister has rejected accusations that a member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team was a spy.

Rouhani Voices Full Support For Revolutionary Guards

In quite unprecedented comments, President Hassan Rouhani has described the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, IRGC as “beloved” of the people of Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Iraqi Kurds.

Attack On A Mosque And Banks In Iran -- Arrests

Tehran’s police chief has announced that a group of young people set fire to the door of a mosque and attacked a number of banks “under the influence of an atmosphere created by the internet and satellite television channels.”

Iranian 'Special Courts' Issue $110 Billion Damages Against The U.S.

Three hundred verdicts have been issued against the United States in different courts of law in the province of Tehran, the head of the provincial justice department has announced.

NCTC Director Warns Of Hezbollah Threat To U.S

Outspoken MP Comes To The Defense Of Rouhani

Hardly a day after the new round of saber rattling between the Islamic Republic’s judiciary head and President Hassan Rouhani, the outspoken deputy speaker of Iran’s parliament, Ali Motahari has also stepped into the ring.

Iran's Rhetoric Continues As Trump Policy Statement Approaches

As the deadline approaches for President Donald Trump to announce his administration’s position regarding Iran and the 2015 nuclear deal, the rhetoric from the Islamic Republic becomes louder.

Judiciary Head And President In A New Round of Saber Rattling

In a new round of muscle flexing, Iran’s head of the judiciary has bombarded the president with sarcastic comments, yet once again without naming names.

Zoroastrian Member Of Yazd City Council Suspended

Europeans, Russia and China Concerned About U.S. Toughening On Iran

France, Russia, China and Germany all have expressed concern over the possible toughening of the United States position towards Iran and the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran Threatens 'Crushing' Response If U.S. Designates IRGC As Terrorist

Iran on Monday threatened to give a “hard, decisive and crushing” response to the United States, if the Trump administration lists the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, IRGC, as a terrorist organization.

Former Bank Chief To Be Tried In Absentia Over Embezzling Billions

The former chairman of Bank Melli of Iran, Mahmoud Reza Khavari, will be tried in absentia on November 21, reported the judiciary’s official news website, Mizan.

Iranian Judiciary Confirms Nuclear Negotiator Imprisoned On Spying Charges

Large Group Of MPs Protest Restrictions Imposed on Khatami

The Reformist faction in the Iranian parliament has protested “new restrictions” imposed on the Islamic Republic’s former president, Mohammad Khatami, calling it “explicit and obvious” violation of articles of the Islamic Republic’s Constitution.

IRGC Threatens U.S. Forces If Trump Puts It On Terrorist List

Tehran Municipality Has More Than $13 Billion Debt

Rouhani Defends Nuclear Deal And Political Ally, Khatami -- 'Even Ten Trumps' Cannot Reverse Agreement

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was quoted as saying on Saturday that the nuclear deal with Western powers had “irreversible benefits” for his country and U.S. President Donald Trump can not undermine it.

A Man Detained After Collision In Front Of The Natural History Museum In London