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'US forced to exempt 8 Iran oil buyers from sanctions'
TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The policies adopted by Iran and its Petroleum Ministry forced Washington to issue exemptions to 8 of Iran’s oil buyers, said Iran’s deputy petroleum minister for international affairs and trade.
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Rouhani:
Iran nation to give crushing response to US on Islamic Revolution anniv.
TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the Iranian nation will give a response to the United States’ hostile acts on February 11, the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
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By: Taimur Khan
Pashtun Tahafuz Movement and dubious international media
TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Information and knowledge is power and the methods of presenting information and knowledge has profound impact on shaping perceptions and perspectives of the masses. Revolution in communication technologies in this age of globalization has bestowed the field of “Media” with immense power and unlimited outreach.
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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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VIDEO: Aerial footage reveals aftermath of California's deadliest wildfire
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – California’s fatal wildfire has so far claimed 71 lives, destroying some 12,000 houses on its way. More than 1,000 individuals are missing after the incident while some 9,400 firefighters are putting all-out effort to extinguish the fire. (Source: The Guardian)
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US will be compelled to change bullying policy: envoy
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Alireza Jahangiri, the Iranian ambassador to The Hague, said that the United States will be ultimately compelled to change its bullying policy against all countries across the world.
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'Empty View’ wins Best Animation at Strasburg Filmfest.
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘Empty View’ directed by Ali Zare Ghanatnowi, has won Best Animation award at the 1st Strasburg Film Festival in Virginia, United States.
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US must stop warmongering in Syria: Amir-Abdollahian
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Special Aide on International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian rebuked the US intervention in Syria, saying that Washington should stop meddling with Syrian people’s affairs.
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Araghchi lands in Rome for talks on bilateral ties
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Rome to hold talks with senior Italian officials on expansion of bilateral relations and cooperation.
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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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VIDEO: California wildfire lashes along freeway
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – A wildfire, which lashed along a freeway in Simi Valley, southern California, on Monday, has climbed a hillside to the edge of the road as vehicles are driving past. The wildfire, which broke out last week, has become the deadliest in the modern history of California State as the death toll has raised to 56 while 200 people are still missing.
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Iran sympathizes with US over deadly California wildfires
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has expressed deep regret over the devastating wildfires in the US state of California, which have killed dozens of people so far.
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Beijing lauds Iran’s efforts to preserve JCPOA
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Chinese foreign ministry has praised Iran’s efforts to preserve the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as a recent report by IAEA reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s adherence to its commitments under the pact.
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Afghan min. of transport:
Afghanistan talked US into exempting Chabahar from sanctions
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Afghan Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Muhammad Hamid Tahmasi, told Mehr News that senior Afghan officials had held negotiations with the US for the exemption of Chabahar port activities from sanctions.
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FM spox:
Bolton’s remarks show his deep grudge against Iranians
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has dismissed the cheap remarks recently made by US National Security Advisor John Bolton, describing them as a symptom of his anti-Iran grudge and chronic sadism.
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Europe to continue supporting JCPOA: Netherlands
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Netherlands’ Deputy Foreign Minister Andre Haspels said that since IAEA recent report has verified Iran’s adherence to its commitments in Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the European Union will continue supporting the international pact.
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Iran’s UK envoy:
Iran has enough leverage to continue oil exports
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – In an interview with CNN, Iranian Ambassador to London, Hamid Baeidinejad, said Iran now has a lot of alternatives to sell its oil seeing that other countries are not willing to comply with the US’ demands as they used to be in the past.
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VIDEO: Astonishing ‘fire devil’ in California wildfire
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Here you can see the formation of an amazing ‘fire devil’ also known as ‘fire whirl’ or ‘firenado’ in California. Starting on Thursday, the wildfire has become the deadliest in the modern history of California State as the death toll has raised to 42 while 200 people are still missing.
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By: Ebrahim Fallahi
The impact of US sanctions on Iranian oil industry, market in focus
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Right from the day Trump withdrew from Iran’s nuclear deal, announcing his plan for cutting Iranian oil exports to zero, the oil scholars and experts all around the world begun contemplating the impacts of this decision on the Iranian oil industry, especially on the country’s oil exports.
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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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FM Zarif:
Negotiations contingent on mutual respect, not mutual trust
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif said in an interview that speaking of negotiations with US will only be possible when the US begins to respect its commitment to its pledges.
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Iran's Zarif says Pompeo must assume responsibility for what he says
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responded to the US Secretary of States Mike Pompeo who had claimed that Iranian FM is spreading lies regarding sanctions on food and medicine, saying Pompeo "should either own what he says, or disown what US does. Can't have it both ways."
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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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Amir-Abdollahian:
US seeks to organize terrorists’ presence in region
TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Special Aide on International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the White House only considers its own interests under any circumstance, and seeks to organize the presence of terrorists in the region.
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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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Brazilian Senator:
Alliance among countries can hinder extremist measures of Trump
TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Brazilian Senator for Alagoas Fernando Collor de Mello said Sat. that forming an alliance among countries can hinder extremist decisions of US President Donald Trump against international agreements.
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VIDEO: death toll rises to 25 in California wildfires
TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The charred remains of fourteen more victims have been found in and around the northern California town of Paradise, and two bodies were also discovered in Malibu amid the wildfire, raising the death toll to 25 by Sunday. (source: The Guardian)
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Middle East expert:
US, allies seek continued bloodshed in Yemen to benefit arms sales
TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Former Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Reza Mirabian says the United States and its allies should be held responsible for dragging on the war in Yemen as they have been trying to reach their financial goals via arms sales.
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Zarif condemns Pompeo’s anti-Iran threats
TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's threatening remarks against Iranian people.