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Iran, Iraq urge boosting relations, foil US-Israel plots
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and the Acting Speaker of the Iraq Council of Representatives, Mohsen al-Mandalawi, have called for the expansion of comprehensive relations through dialogue.
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Georgia plane crash leaves at least 2 dead
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – At least two people are dead after a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Georgia airport.
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CENTCOM says it targeted ISIL leader in Syria
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The US Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed that it carried out an airstrike in northwestern Syria.
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Iran enemies main supporters of terrorists: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has decried the hypocrisy of the Islamic Republic’s adversaries, who accuse Iran of “supporting terrorism” despite its struggle against the evil phenomenon.
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At least 8 killed in US state of Kentucky after heavy rains
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – At least eight people, including a child, have been killed as a result of widespread flooding over the weekend, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said on Sunday.
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Report:
Iraq to ban more banks from US dollar transactions
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iraq is working with the United States to ban more local banks and financial firms from engaging in US dollar transactions, according to a report.
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US, Russia to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – US and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to start talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, a US lawmaker and a source familiar with the planning said on Saturday.
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EU plans Trump-style import curbs on food
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The EU wants to block imports of certain foodstuffs made to different standards to protect its farmers in an echo of US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” trade policy.
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Leaked doc reveal US strategies to prolong Russia-Ukraine war
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The United States National Security Council has devised a series of strategies for Ukrainian forces to use in fighting against the Russian troops to prolong the war, newly leaked documents revealed.
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Fistfights, anthem boos in stormy US-Canada ice hockey clash
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Three fights in the first nine seconds and a chorus of deafening boos for the US national anthem marked a stormy ice hockey clash between the United States and Canada in Montreal on Saturday.
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Kremlin:
Peace not war is the focus now for Russia, United States
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The Kremlin said on Sunday that the significance of the phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump was that now Russia and the United States would speak about peace and not war.
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VIDEO: Anti-Trump protests in Turkey
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Turkish protesters held a rally against Trump’s so-called ‘Deal of the Century’ Mideast plan designed in favor of the Israeli regime for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Zelensky comments on draft US minerals deal
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on a draft minerals deal with Washington on Saturday.
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Top American diplomat in Tel Aviv for talks
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Tel Aviv as part of his Middle East visit, where he is expected to discuss the release of Israeli prisoners and the next phase of regional agreements.
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Envoy:
US seeks to ‘break’ Russia-Iran alliance
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The United States seeks to “break” Russia's alliances with Iran and China, says Washington’s Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg.
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China will have to hit back at US bullying: Top diplomat says
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – China’s top diplomat said the country will respond to any further unilateral US sanctions, calling such moves a form of “bullying” in his first major public remarks since the US President launched a new trade conflict.
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North Korea says US should abandon military threats
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – North Korea said on Saturday that the United States should abandon military threats if it has concerns about its mainland safety, state media reported, citing an official at North Korea's defense ministry.
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US could announce mass withdrawal of troops from Europe
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – US Vice President J.D. Vance could soon announce a large-scale withdrawal of American troops from Europe, the head of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, suggested.
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Trump:
US to dramatically increase military sales to India
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump says the country plans to ramp up weapons sales to India this year, including F-35 fighter jets.
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Trump envoy:
Prisoner swap building up confidence between US, Russia
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Donald Trump’s special envoy for West Asia Steven Witkoff expects a build-up of confidence between Washington and Moscow after Russian national Alexander Vinnik was released in exchange for US national Marc Fogel.
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Report;
Zelensky refused to sign rare earths deal with US
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has declined to sign an agreement that would give the US access to his country’s rare earth minerals, according to media reports.
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VIDEO: What is the C in BRICS? Trump doesn't know
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Donald Trump tried to play it cool when talking about BRICS by saying he didn't know China was a member of the group.
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Zelensky reveals plan if Ukraine not admitted to NATO
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – If Ukraine is not brought into NATO, Kiev will have to build its army to 1.5 million strong, according to a statement made by Vladimir Zelensky when speaking to journalists in Munich.
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Iran condemns US 'inappropriate behavior' against Iranians
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the US government’s “inappropriate and humiliating” treatment of immigrants, including Iranian nationals, calling it unjustified and a violation of human rights standards.
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Palestine biggest victim of US breach of deals
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Throughout history, Palestine has emerged as the foremost sufferer of the United States' violation of treaties.
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Zarif's remarks, Russian embassy's response, the realities
TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Russians should know that President Pezeshkian's government attaches great importance to enhancing relations with northern neighbor but meddling in its internal affairs or insulting Iran's officials is “unacceptable".
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Govt. Spox. to MNA:
Iran criteria for ties with Europe based on its behavior
TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran is open to negotiate if the Western side shows good faith and deed, Iranian Government Spokesperson said.
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Taiwan ,US sign contract on NASAMS air defense system sale
TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Taiwan has signed a NT$24.99 billion procurement contract with the US for three Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to aid air defense capabilities in northern Taiwan.
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Gharibabadi:
Trump statements against intl. law registered to UNSC
TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs noted that statements made by the US President that violate international law and the UN Charter are recorded in a letter of protest as a UNSC document.
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UN opposes Trump plan to forcibly displace Palestinians
TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – The UN, through Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq, opposes US President Trump’s plan to forcibly displace Palestinians.