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Why is Nigerian govt. so afraid of Sheikh Zakzaky?
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Nigerian politicians, especially those from Northern extraction, view Shia Islam as a threat to the majority Sunni Islam. This isn’t peculiar to Nigeria. Globally, Shia Muslims are not generally viewed positively. In Nigeria, they have been accused of not recognizing the Nigerian state and of trying to run a parallel government. There is also the fear of Sunni Muslim youth in Nigeria being converted to Shia Islam.
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By: Mohammad Ghaderi
Decoding Macron's remarks: Is France really a US ally?
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – In his latest remarks in response to the US President Donald Trump, Emanuel Macron, French President, has claimed that Paris is the US ally and not a vassal state! Beyond that, Macron has stated that Trump's anti-French tweets have not hurt his feelings, and he has no intention of responding to these controversial tweets.
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US sanctions will not change Iran’s policies: deputy FM
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said while US sanctions may affect Iran’s oil sales and banking transactions, they will not change the Islamic Republic’s policies.
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By: Hanif Ghaffari
Democrats vs. Trump: The dispute is intensified
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The mid-term elections in the United States ended with the majority of Republicans in the Senate, and Democrats' victory in the House of Representatives. Democrats in the House of Representatives are now preparing themselves to confront Trump and challenge his position at the White House, as they seem to be disappointed with the resistance of the Senate to Trump and his friends.
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By Mohammad Ghaderi
India, Iran have potential to strengthen ties in current situation: amb.
TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – New Delhi’s top diplomat to Tehran is of the opinion that under the current circumstances that the Islamic Republic has come under sanctions by Trump’s White House, India and Iran can use their capacities in a positive way to strengthen ties.
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US hegemony in West Asia is over: Army chief
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Thu. the United States’ hegemony in West Asia has come to an end, and its mischievous goals in the region will fail to be realized.
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By: Mohammad Ghaderi
Macron so far has augmented French isolation
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron has recently criticized the unilateral pullout of the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) but at the same time expressed pleasure that Washington has allowed France and the other JCPOA signatories to stay in the Iran nuclear deal.
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Iranians' hatred of White House amounted by US policies
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Parliamentary Director General for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Iran has a precise planning to go through the sanctions' intensified phase, adding "the threatening remarks by some US officials will only increase the Iranian nation's hatred of the US government."
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Zarif says Trump’s ‘America First’ approach brought backlash for US
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Trump’s ‘America First’ approach has brought backlash for the United States among its allies and elsewhere.
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By Hanif Ghaffari
A contemplation on US midterm elections
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Referring to the Republican's partial victory in the Senate (which was quite predictable from the beginning), Donald Trump, president of the United States, has cheered over his great victory in the US midterm elections.
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By: Ramin Hossein Abadian
US and the end of Yemen War, Washington’s attempt to save Riyadh’s ruling family
TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Recently, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued his strongest statement yet on the war in Yemen, calling for a cessation of hostilities in Yemen under UN-led negotiations.
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2018 mid-term elections were referendum on Trumpism: Entessar
TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from University of South Alabama says that “in many ways, the 2018 mid-term elections were a referendum on Trumpism.”
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Larijani:
Trump thought Iran'd be in disarray after JCPOA exit
TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that US President Donald Trump had falsely thought that the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal would throw Iran into disarray.
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Ayatollah Sedighi:
US sanctions have made Iranians stronger, more united
TEHRAN, Nov. 9 (MNA) – Tehran's interim Friday prayers leader Kazem Sedighi condemned the US’s aggressive stance against the Islamic Republic, saying Washington’s wish to defeat Iranian nation will never be realized.
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US mid-terms 2018;
Democrats take control of US House, GOP keeps Senate
TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Democrats took control of the US House of Representatives but lost ground in the Senate following a contentious campaign that President Donald trump worked to make all about him.
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Amir-Abdollahian:
US unable to keep anti-Iran sanctions in place
TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Special Aide on International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the US would be unable to keep sanctions against Iran in place, adding that Trump's wielding of the sanctions regime is nothing new to the Islamic Republic.
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By: Fatemeh Salehi
Arab NATO against Iran, an unfulfilled dream
TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Washington will face defeat in the formation of a united Arab front against Iran, as Arab states are still struggling with many regional and domestic challenges and Iran will remain a strong actor in the region.
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VIDEO: Zarif calls on US to stop prescribing behavioral changes for Iran
TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – In an online video on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on the US to take a long hard look at its wrong choices and change its approach from a failed one it has stubbornly followed instead of prescribing behavioral changes for Iran, describing it far more effective in bringing about resolution to conflicts and crises that have bedeviled the Middle East for far too long.
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Europe serious demand 'to avoid unconditional compliance with US'
TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi said "Donald Trump thinks he can force Iran to the negotiating table using severe economic pressures; however he is completely wrong."
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Iran calls for a global response to US unilateral sanctions
TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – In a letter to António Guterres, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has condemned the re-instated illegal US sanctions on Iranian people, calling for a global response to them.
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World cannot allow Trump to destroy global order: Zarif
TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that US bullying is backfiring, because the world cannot allow Trump and its allies to destroy global order.
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By: Roohullah Ghasemian
Khashoggi’s murder: the beginning of the Greater Middle East Project
TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – It's not the first time that the Al-Saud regime brutally treats opponents, but it is the first that Western countries react to its hostility. The West generally hides and rejects anti-humanitarian measures because of their dependence on Saudi’s oil, or the sale of billions of weapons or generous suggestions made by the ruling regime.
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Iran willing to wait out Trump's approach: Zarif
TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – In an interview with USA TODAY, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran is willing to hold talks with the US provided that there is a change in the US administration’s approach toward Iran.
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Iran will break US sanctions by selling oil: Pres. Rouhani
TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani said Mon. that the country would "proudly break" the US sanctions this time, stressing that Tehran "can and will sell its oil" despite US' vow to cut Iran's oil sales to zero.
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By:Asghar Khamseh
‘Donald Salman’ Exhibition
TEHRAN, Nov. 04(MNA) – Several cartoons dubbed ‘‘Donald Salman’ went on display at Abolfazl A'li Gallery in Tehran today.
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Trump too small to bring Iranian nation to its knees: Larijani
TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Sun. that US President Donald Trump is “too small” to be able to bring the Iranian nation to its knees.
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US on losing side of 40-year war against Iran: Leader
TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei said Sat. that the United States has always been on the losing side of the 40-year-long war it has waged against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Ghasemi dispels concern over US anti-Iran sanctions
TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said Fri. that there is no need for concerns over the US’ Nov. 5 sanctions, reassuring that Washington cannot take any measures against the Iranian nation.
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Zarif outlines chronology of Mossad program to kill JCPOA
TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has noted a series of plots by Israel's spy agency Mossad carried out to kill the Iran nuclear deal known as the JCPOA, the most recent of which being the supposed 'assassination plot' in Denmark.
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EU's new mechanism for Iran (SPV) to be in place soon
TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Stressing that a new European Union mechanism to facilitate payments for Iranian exports will be in place in coming days, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said "US cannot achieve its political goals for sure."