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NATO won't give up Open Door Policy: Stoltenberg
TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The Western bloc's member states 'will make every effort' to find a political way forward with Russia, but will not give up on its 'core principles', including its open door policy for membership, Stoltenberg said Wednesday.
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No tensions on Iran's northwestern borders: Gen. Fadavi
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Deputy commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) General Ali Fadavi has said that although there have been mischiefs on Iran's northwestern borders recently, there have not been tensions.
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Iran observing ongoing developments in Tunisia
TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iran's spokesperson of the ministry of foreign affairs said on Tues. that the Islamic Republic is fully observing the current developments in Tunisia.
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S. Koreans remaining in Afghanistan urged to leave by July
TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – All South Koreans remaining in Afghanistan must leave the country by no later than July.
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US Navy warship enters Black Sea amid tensions with Russia
TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – A US Navy destroyer has entered the Black Sea as tensions continued to simmer around Russian involvement in Ukraine.
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Kim's sister warns Seoul of propaganda leaflets consequences
TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, has warned South Korea that their recent failure to stop North Korean defectors from spreading anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets will have consequences.
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Ukraine expels Russian diplomat
TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – In a tit-for-tat move on Tuesday, Ukraine expelled the Russian consul general in Odessa.
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Cairo concerned about Abu Dhabi suspicious actions: Report
TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Egyptian sources say tensions between Cairo and Abu Dhabi have escalated to the point where the Egyptian president has ordered a review of recent relations between some Egyptian officials and the UAE.
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B-52 bombers return to Indo-Pacific amid US-China tensions
TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Four US B-52 Stratofortress bombers have returned to a base in Guam after three years, under the pretext of conducting deterrence missions in the Indo-Pacific region, an American Air Force base said in a press release.
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Clashes renewed in Tunis between security forces & protestors
TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Sources have informed about the deployment of Tunisian army forces in different provinces of the country and renewed clashes between the forces and protestors.
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Sudan, Ethiopia dispatch armed forces to common border areas
TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Following the escalation of tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia, both sides have dispatched military forces to common border areas.
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US to shut down two consulates in Russia
TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Following the escalation of tensions between Moscow and Washington over US accusations against Russia over cyberattacks on US government agencies, Washington announced plans to close its two remaining consulates in Russia.
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PGCC Sec. Gen. accuses Iran of creating tension in region
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – On baseless and repetitive allegations, Secretary-General of the PGCC accused Iran of creating tensions in countries in the region such as Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Downing of human rights in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Today is considered a significant political event for Iranians to commemorate the passengers of Iran Air Flight 655, which was shot down by a guided-missile cruiser of the United States Navy.
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Three Indian soldiers killed in clashes along China border
TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Three Indian soldiers were killed during a "violent face-off" with Chinese troops along the countries' de facto border in the Himalayas late Monday, the Indian army said in a statement.
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Pakistan condemns commencement of temple construction at Barbi Masjid site
TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Pakistan has condemned the Indian government's decision to proceed with the construction of a mandir at the site of the historic Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.
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Russia calls for restraint amid US-Iran tensions
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Saturday that Moscow is concerned by the US threats to Iran amid tensions in the Persian Gulf and is calling on both sides to exercise restraint.
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Russia, Turkey agreed to reduce tensions in Syria's Idlib
TEHRAN, Feb. 29 (MNA) – Russia and Turkey have agreed to reduce tensions on the ground in Syria’s Idlib province while continuing military action there, the Russian foreign ministry said on Saturday following several days of talks in Ankara.
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Iran does not consider Saudi Arabia as enemy: uni. professor
TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Dr. Foad Izadi, an associate professor of American Studies for a doctorate program at the University of Tehran, says Iran does not consider Saudi Arabia to be an enemy, and the country considers the US and Israel regimes as its enemies.
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Iran, Pakistan FMs discuss regional developments
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with his Pakistani counterpart, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Monday in Tehran.
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Pakistan to play role in reducing tension in region: Pak FM
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the aim of his visit to Iran is to play a role in reducing tensions between Tehran and Washington.
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‘Big, dangerous’ reaction awaits US if it responds to Iran’s act of self-defense
TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned the United States of consequences of any military response to Iran after IRGC’s retaliation carried out against a US base in Iraq.
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Settling regional disputes possible if US, Israeli regime don’t interfere: MP
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said that it is possible to arrive at a political solution for disputes in the region, provided that other regional states take practical steps and US and Israeli regime stop meddling.
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Iran welcomes Pakistan’s efforts to ease tensions in region: Former diplomat
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Former Deputy Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Rahimpour said that Iran welcomes Pakistan’s efforts to reduce tensions in the region.
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Settling differences through dialogue always possible: Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that Iran does not reject efforts of those countries who seek to de-escalate tensions, noting that the option of dialogue is always on the table from the Iranian side.
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5 reasons why Saudi oil attacks won’t lead to war with Iran: report
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – According to the report published in the National Interest, Iran’s objective isn’t to bait the United States into a war. Rather, it is to play a careful game of chess.
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Pakistan expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia but urges caution
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – According to Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Pakistan has expressed 'solidarity' with Saudi Arabia but has also urged Riyadh not to rush into decisions that could threaten the region’s peace and stability.
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Chairman of London Energy Club:
US might topple Saudi Arabia as the world's top oil exporter sooner than planned
TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Commenting on recent drone attack on Saudi Aramco Mehmet Ogutcu says prior to this attack, the US was planning to double its crude oil exports to 9 million barrels per day by 2024. That means the US might topple Saudi Arabia as the world's top oil exporter sooner than planned.
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German FM warns against escalation of tension around Iran nuclear case
TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has warned against any escalation of the nuclear dispute as Iran takes third step of reducing commitments to JCPOA in the face of EU's failure to live up to its own commitments.
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Japan, France coop. to reduce tension between Iran, US
TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Senior officials of foreign ministries of Japan and France agreed to continue their diplomatic efforts for reducing tensions between Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.
