Egypt’s FM Discusses Iranian Nuclear Issue With Iran’s FM, IAEA Chief

CAIRO, Jul 1 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, yesterday, held phone conversations with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief, Rafael Grossi, on the resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue. During the call with Araghchi, the Egyptian minister underscored the importance…

Gunmen Shot Dead Four In India’s Manipur

NEW DELHI, Jul 1 (NNN-PTI) – At least four people, including an elderly woman, were shot dead yesterday, by unidentified gunmen, in India’s north-eastern state of Manipur, officials said. The attack took place near Mongjang village, in Churachandpur district, about 96 km south of Imphal, the capital city of Manipur.…

Iran Says U.S. “Betrayed” Diplomacy By “Encouraging” Israeli Attacks

TEHRAN, Jul 1 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry, yesterday, accused the United States of “betraying” diplomacy, claiming Washington’s alleged role in recent Israeli military strikes threatens the future of indirect nuclear negotiations. At a weekly press conference in Tehran, ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, said, the U.S. encouraged an Israeli attack…

71 Killed In Israeli Strike On Prison In Tehran: Iran’s Judiciary

TEHRAN, Jun 30 (NNN-IRNA) – At least 71 people were killed, in an Israeli strike on Evin Prison, in the Iranian capital, Tehran, last week, Iran’s judiciary announced yesterday. The victims of the Jun 23 attack, included prison staff, conscripts, jailed convicts, visiting family members, and residents of nearby buildings,…

Iran’s Top Military Commander Questions Israel’s Ceasefire Commitment

TEHRAN, Jun 30 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iran’s top military commander, yesterday, questioned Israel’s commitment to a recently agreed ceasefire, following 12 days of fighting, warning that Tehran was prepared to respond forcefully to any renewed aggression. Abdolrahim Mousavi, chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, made the remarks during a…

Iran Calls On UN To Recognise U.S., Israel As Initiators Of “Aggressors”

TEHRAN, Jun 30 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, yesterday, called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to recognise Israel and the United States as the initiators of the “aggression” against Iran. In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and UNSC President, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Araghchi…

S. Korean President Names Ministers, Secretaries

SEOUL, Jun 29 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean President, Lee Jae-myung, who took office on Jun 4, named six ministers and two senior secretaries, the presidential office said, today. Koo Yun-cheol, former vice finance minister, was selected to lead the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and double as deputy prime minister…

Pakistani Forces Killed 14 Terrorists After Suicide Bombing In NW Province

ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (NNN-APP) – Fourteen terrorists were killed in a security operation in Pakistan’s north-west Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, following a suicide bombing on a military convoy, the Pakistani army said, yesterday. The incident took place in the tribal district of North Waziristan, where a vehicle-borne suicide attacker targeted a…

Dozens Of Israeli Settlers Attack Israeli Soldiers Near West Bank Town, Six Arrested

JERUSALEM, Jun 29 (NNN-MA’AN) – The Israel Defence Forces (IDF), said in a statement yesterday that, dozens of Israeli civilians, among them settlers, attacked Israeli soldiers near the Palestinian town of Kafr Malik, central West Bank, overnight. Israeli news website, Ynet, reported that the gathering, including about 40 Israeli settlers…

Iran’s FM Urges Trump To Stop “Disrespectful Tone” Towards Iranian Top Leader

TEHRAN, Jun 29 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said early yesterday that, if U.S. President Donald Trump is sincere about seeking to reach an agreement with Tehran, he should put aside his “disrespectful tone” towards the Iranian supreme leader. He made the remarks in a post on…
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