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The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, urged the Saudi-led coalition to stop airstrikes in heavily populated Yemen, shortly after War Secretary Jim Mattis said a that long-lasting ceasefire is the only possible solution. “Time is now for the cessation of hostilities, including missile and UAV strikes from Houthi-controlled areas ...

Local Editor Syria condemned the “illegal elections” being held by “Israel” for the first time in the occupied Golan Heights, as an attempt to assimilate the Druze minority, who for their part have largely refused to take part in the polls. Members of the Druze community residing under “Israeli” occupation ...

Local Editor Iranian President Hassan Rouhani assured the Iranian nation of the government’s resolve to stand up to US threats. He also emphasized that his team will do all in its power to resolve the economic problems caused by American pressure. “November 4 this year translates into a new instance ...

New Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi says Baghdad will prioritize its own interests and independence when it comes to implementing unilateral US sanctions on Iran. “We want to secure Iraq from any interference in issues, affairs of other countries, whether it’s a neighboring country or it’s any other country in the world,” Abdul-Mahdi ...

At least 19 people have been killed and 10 others wounded by the Saudi air strikes on Yemen’s western city of Bayt al Faqih located in the vicinity of the port city of Al Hudaydah on Wednesday, local media reported. AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): At least 19 people have been killed ...

Belgian university lecturer and senior executive of one of Belgium’s main trade unions, Robrecht Vanderbeeken, reported that “Israel” poisons Palestinians and kills their children for their organs. Vanderbeeken’s column, repeating charges vehemently rejected by “Israel”, was published in August on the left-wing news site De Wereld Morgen. This week, the ...

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif said talks were held with Pakistani officials on strengthening the presence of the two sides’ forces on shared borders following the recent abduction case of Iranian border guards by a terror group. Speaking to ICANA on Monday, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad ...

U.S.’s reaction to Al-Saud’s crimes is shamef You saw the Saudis committed two crimes against Yemenis, within only one week: at the beginning of the week, they attacked a hospital, killing the patients in the hospital with bombs and missiles; at the end of the week, they attacked a school bus ...

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said it has so far eliminated 300 terrorist groups inside country and has killed their members. AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said it has so far eliminated 300 terrorist groups inside country and has killed their members. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the 9th Student ...

The former chief-of-staff of Iran’s armed forces said Tuesday that Western spies had used lizards which could “attract atomic waves” to spy on the country’s nuclear programme. (AFP) — Hassan Firuzabadi, senior military advisor to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was responding to questions from local media on the recent ...