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US changing energy geography: Zanganeh

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian oil minister has said that the arrival of the US in the gas and oil markets was becoming a crucial factor in changing the geography of energy in the world.

Iranian lawmakers approve 4 anti-US motions in parliament's national security committee

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, Hossein Naghavi Hosseini says that 4 motions were approved in the committee against anti-human US actions on Monday.

American-Saudi plot to provoke unrest in Iraq foiled: Iran judiciary chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Judiciary Chief Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi says that the enemies failed to hinder massive Arbaeen processions by provoking protests in Iraq.

Iran to come out of US sanctions stronger: Samir Geagea

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Lebanese Christian politician Samir Geagea has said that the US sanctions will make Iran more powerful.

North Korea halts expert-level talks with US, blames Washington

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – North Korea announced on Saturday the recently-resumed talks with the US had broken down due to Washington's insistence on old viewpoints.

US hindering peace efforts in Yemen: official

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Muhammad Ali al-Houthi, a member of Yemen's Supreme Political Council, has said that the aggression on Yemen will not end until the US, Israel, Britain, and France end their support for the aggressors.

Moallem hails Iran's support during Syrian fight against terrorism

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem has expressed his appreciation to Iran's support for the Syrian people and government during the fight against terrorism.

Speaking to Press TV:

Govt. source outlines details of Iran's offer to resolve ongoing standoff over nuclear program

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Speaking to Press TV, an informed source in the Iranian government has outlined the details of the Iranian offer aimed at resolving the ongoing standoff over the country’s nuclear program.

Iran to list 'United Against Nuclear Iran' as a terrorist group: FM spokesman

TEHRAN, Sep. 24(MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said Tues. that the US-based 'United Against Nuclear Iran' will be added to list of terrorist groups soon.

Recent Yemeni drone attacks huge blow to Saudi Arabia: Guardian Council chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Secretary of Guardian Council Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati said the recent drone attacks by Yemeni forces has inflicted severe damage on Saudi Arabia.

US authorities warn against Donald Trump's increasing anti-Iran rhetoric after Saudi attacks

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – A number of US politicians have warned against US administration's ratchet up rhetoric against Iran after yesterday's attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

Rouhani at joint press conf. with Erdogan, Putin:

Iran, Russia, Turkey have united stance on preserving Syria's territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The three presidents of Iran, Turkey and Russia agree on preserving Syria's territorial integrity and all oppose foreign interference in the country, President Rouhani said at a joint press conference with president Erdogan and president Putin.

Rouhani in Syria summit:

US withdrawal necessary for establishment of peace in Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in Syria summit that illegal presence of US forces in Syria has endangered the country’s sovereignty, refuting the US president's claim last year on Syria pullout as a lie.

Iran follows developments in Latin America with sensitivity: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with Director General for Middle East and North America affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba Héctor Igarza Cabrera in Tehran on Sunday.

Ansarollah member says US does not allow an end to aggression on Yemen

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Muhammad Ali al-Houthi, a member of Yemen's Supreme Political Council, has expressed his appreciation for the recent drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, adding that the US is behind the continuation of the aggression on Yemen.

Trump confirms Osama bin Laden's son Hamza killed

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The US President Donald Trump said Sat. that late al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's son Hamza bin Laden had been killed in an operation in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region.

Senior Iranian cleric:

Ashura has played significant role in Resistance Front's victories

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Had it not been for ‘Ashura’ school of thought, the victories in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain and Yemen would not have been achieved, said the Tehran Interim Friday Prayers Leader Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Hassan Abutorabifard.

Russian dep. FM warns against risk of nuclear war due to deterioration of global stability

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Moscow previously warned that the US was jeopardizing global security by withdrawing from strategic accords or refusing to extend them, as the world is left without a single document regulating the sphere of nuclear armaments.

Famous anti-capitalist thinker Immanuel Wallerstein dies at age of 88

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – The American thinker and author of “The Decline of American Power: The US in a Chaotic World” has died at the age of 88.

Iran has already told Macron missiles not up for negotiations: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iran has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to include the Islamic Republic’s missile program into new negotiations, according to a report.

Military advisor to Leader:

Iran will not negotiate with Trump under any circumstances

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Hossein Dehghan, an advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said that US President Donald Trump reneges on promises and cannot be trusted and Iran will not negotiate with him under any circumstances.

Iran sanctions Washington-based FDD for role in intensifying 'US economic terrorism'

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has imposed sanctions on the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and its CEO Mark Dubowitz for their role in heightening the impact of the US sanction on Iranian nation.

Iran to treat CENTCOM allies as supporters of terrorism: ex-diplomat

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The former Iranian ambassador to Damascus Hossein Sheikholeslam has said that Iran will treat as supporters of terrorism all the US allies in the West Asia region and the Persian Gulf.

Poland skeptical about joining US-led mission in Strait of Hormuz: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Poland has not made an official decision on joining the US-led mission in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Reuters.

Iranian official:

Iran adopts ‘active maximum resistance’ approach against US maximum pressure

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The head of Presidential Center for Strategic Studies Hessam al-Din Ashna says that Iran has adopted an ‘active maximum resistance’ approach against the US maximum pressure policy.

Iran made no commitments in exchange for release of Grace 1: FM spokesman

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said Iran made no commitments regarding supplying oil to Syria in exchange for the release of Iranian super tanker Grace 1 on Thursday.

US threatens visa ban on crew of Iranian tanker after failing to block Gibraltar departure

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The United States on Thursday threatened a visa ban on the crew of a seized Iranian supertanker whose departure from Gibraltar Washington failed to block.

Amir-Abdollahian says US must change behavior towards Iran before any talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) –Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says that the Americans are not genuine about their offer of talks with Iran, stressing that they must change their behavior towards Iran in practice.