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TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reiterated the country’s policy to boost peace and security in the region and said Tehran is strongly opposed to war, pressure, and sanctions in the region. In a telephone conversation with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday, President …

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Defense Ministry in a statement underlined the country’s high military capabilities and deterrence power, and said that enemies do not dare to launch military war on Iran. “The great founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran hoisted the flag of freedom and righteousness of the Islamic Republic …

Lebanese Shia Muslims listen to a speech by the head of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, transmitted on two large screens with a replica of the Dome of the Rock mosque, in a southern suburb of the capital Beirut on May 31, 2019. (Photo by AFP) The …

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned that a US-devised plan targeting the Palestinian nation, dubbed “the deal of the century”, has “dangerous regional aspects” and urged leaders of Muslim countries to counter the plot and defend Palestine. “At a time when the Muslim world needs maximum solidarity, convergence and cooperation in …

‘Deal of the Century’ will not succeed: Pres. Rouhani TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani voiced his support to the oppressed people of Palestine while taking part at massive rallies held in Tehran to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the International Quds Day. Hassan Rouhani joined public …

Islamic Jihad’s military wing, Al-Quds Brigades, announced that during the recent confrontation with the Zionist entity the Palestinian resistance group used a drone to attack two Israeli military vehicles. One of the group’s commanders said that the Israeli enemy concealed the operation, adding that the Zionists even do not dare …

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri blasted the US-sponsored ‘Deal of the Century’ plan, saying that the International Quds Day rallies will foil all plots against the Palestinians.  Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri blasted the …

Chairman of Yemen’s Supreme Revolutionary Committee lashed out at Saudi Arabia for violating the previous ceasefire agreements and for refusing to lift a blockade on al-Durayhimi district in Yemen’s Hudaydah province. In comments about the recent developments in Yemen, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi said members of the Saudi-led military coalition conducted …

The annual Quds Day demonstration will take place in London on Sunday 2nd June 2019 at 3pm. Details are available on the poster below:    

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdolnaser Hemmati says the country’s foreign exchange reserves are robust despite tightening US sanctions which seek to stem the Islamic Republic’s hard currency stream. Last month, the United States demanded that buyers of Iranian oil stop purchases or face sanctions. The US reimposed …