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U.S. Defense Chief Mattis To Leave, Says Views Not Fully ‘Aligned’ With Trump

U.S. Defense Chief Jim Mattis will be leaving his post early next year, saying in his resignation letter that his views are not fully “aligned” with President Donald Trump and citing policies toward Russia and China as among the differences.

Trump's Syria Withdrawal Announcement Criticized By Allies, Praised By Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump says in a Twitter video message that "after historic victories" against Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria, U.S. troops are "all coming back and they’re all coming back now," a plan earlier condemned by many Republican and Democratic lawmakers.

U.S. Forces Leaving Syria While There Is No Word On Any Iran Withdrawal

Intelligence Minister Accuses Neighbors Of Conspiring Against Iran

Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi has accused intelligence services of Iran’s neighbors, as well as those of countries farther afield, of being directly involved in actions against Iran's national security.

Dim Economic Prospects As Islamic Republic Tries To Save Face On 40th Anniversary

People and businesses in Iran wonder what to do and how to make ends meet in the midst of a year-long economic crisis.

Arrests Of Steel Workers Continue In Ahvaz - 41 Detained

Iran’s Free Labor Union (FLU) reported on Tuesday that security forces arrested ten more steel factory workers in Ahvaz, bringing the total number to 41 detainees.

Zarif's Legal Prosecution Cancelled As MPs Give Him Support

Iran Annual Budget Drains Special Fund, Saved For Future Generations

Reports say Iran has decided to reduce its savings from oil sales in order to pay for military expenditures and balance its budget.

Zarif Calls Khamenei's 'Look To East' Policy 'Meaningless'

Fate Of Anti-Corruption Bills Uncertain As Hardliner Clerics Continue Attacks

Tehran's interim Friday Prayer Leader has once again called for keeping Iran out of international anti-corruption, anti-money-laundering rules and regulations.

Khamenei Intervenes In The Budget, Concerned About Threats

The intervention of Islamic Republic's Supreme leader has interrupted the process of presenting Iran's new budget bill for approval. Khamenei wants to review the budget himself before parliament takes it up.