Ex-US Diplomat: Ayatollah Khamenei’s Statement on Myanmar Entirely Correct
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American author and former diplomat from Washington hailed Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei’s stance against some Islamic countries that are keeping silent on the massacre of Rohingya Muslims as “entirely correct”.
Israeli Jets Hit Damascus Airport Area: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two Israeli rockets struck near Damascus airport at dawn on Friday, Lebanese TV station al-Mayadeen reported.
Trump, Bibi Disgraced Themselves with 'Deplorable Lies' at UN: US Pundit
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior political analyst from the US State of Illinois described the Zionist regime of Israel and US as the “real axis of evil”, noting that both US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu disgraced themselves with "deplorable lies" against Iran at the UN.
North Korea May Consider H-Bomb Test in Pacific, Kim Calls Trump 'Mentally Deranged'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea said on Friday it might test a hydrogen bomb on the Pacific Ocean after US President Donald Trump vowed to destroy the country, with leader Kim Jong Un promising to make a “mentally deranged” Trump pay dearly for his threats.
Yemen Fires Homegrown Missile at Saudi Mercenaries
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The forces of the Yemeni army and Popular Committees targeted the positions of Saudi mercenaries in the southwestern province of Taiz with a domestically made ballistic missile dubbed “Zelzal-2”, sources said on Thursday.
Yemenis Mark 3rd Anniversary of Revolution
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis gathered in the Yemeni capital Sana’a on September 21, 2017, to mark the third anniversary of the country’s September 21 Revolution.
Bahraini Regime Seeking to Disrupt Muharram Mourning Ceremonies: Cleric
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A member of the presiding board of Bahrain’s Ulema (scholars) Council said Al Khalifa regime forces are taking down banners and flags about Ashura which marks the 10th day of Muharram to disrupt mourning ceremonies in the Persian Gulf Arab state.
Israel behind Emergence of Takfiri Groups: Hezbollah Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hezbollah Resistance Movement's second-in-command, Sheikh Naim Qassem, said the Israeli regime has created the Takfiri groups, like Daesh (ISIS or ISIL), to advance its “expansionist plots” in the Middle East region.
Syria Army Liberates More Areas in Deir Ez-zor
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syria’s army and its allies stepped up their attack on Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists in Deir ez-Zor, recapturing more areas in the eastern province.
Yemeni Forces Hit Saudi Mercenaries with Homegrown Ballistic Missile
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The missile command of Yemen’s army and Popular Committees announced that it has targeted the positions of the Saudi mercenaries in the northwestern province of al-Jawf with a domestically made ballistic missile dubbed “Qaher M2”, local sources said.
Trump Blasts Iran Nuclear Deal in First Speech at UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US president Donald Trump used his maiden speech at the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to deplore July 2015 deal between Iran and world powers over the country's nuclear program.
Calm Prevails Syria's Newly Liberated Deir Ez-Zor (+Video)
DAMASCUS(Tasnim) – Calm prevails the liberated city of Deir ez-Zor, east of Syria, after three years of war and blockade.
Iraq’s Hakim Urges Kurds to Call Off Referendum
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraq’s integrity is a “red line” for the Arab country, the head of the Iraqi National Alliance (INA), Ammar al-Hakim, said, calling on the semi-autonomus Kurdish region to scrap plans to hold a referendum on independence later this month.
UK Firms Make Huge Profits on Arm Sales to Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - British companies selling weapons have earned hundreds of millions of dollars by selling arms to Saudi Arabia during the ongoing war in Yemen, a report says.
Syria Army Gains Ground against Daesh on Eastern Bank of Euphrates
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syria’s army and its allies continued to make gains in their military campaign against Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists in Deir ez-Zor, retaking more areas on the eastern bank of Euphrates River in the eastern province.
Barzani Offers Pre-Condition for Referendum Postponement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Referendum can be postponed only with guarantees on independence, President of the Iraqi Kurdistan semi-autonomous region Masoud Barzani said.
Yemeni Forces Repel Saudi-Led Coalition’s Massive Attack in Jizan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The forces of the Yemeni army and Popular Committees managed to repulse a massive attack by the Saudi-led coalition in the kingdom's southwestern province of Jizan, killing and injuring dozens of the coalition forces, local reports said.
Iraq Supreme Court Orders Suspension of Kurdistan Referendum
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraq's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the suspension of a September 25 referendum on the independence of Iraqi Kurdistan, to examine whether such a poll would be constitutional.
Israel to Pose Greatest Threat to Syria in Post-Daesh Era: Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Moscow-based political commentator said Israel will remain the most “dire threat” to Syria after the complete defeat of the Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists in the Arab country.
