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Iran, Iraq sign MoU on defense coop.
A memorandum of understanding on defense-military cooperation has been signed between Iran and Iraq on Sunday in Tehran.
House and Senate reach deal on sanctions for Russia, Iran and North Korea
Congress will consider imposing new sanctions on Russia and Iran as well as North Korea, after Republicans and Democrats agreed to changes that will allow the legislation to move ahead. The bill also aims to prevent President Trump from relaxing sanctions without lawmakers consent.
Irans parliament forms committee to review gas deal with Frances Total: MP
The spokesman for the Iranian parliaments Energy Commission announced on Saturday that a special committee headed by Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has been formed to review a controversial $5 billion gas deal recently signed with Frances energy giant Total.
Iran raps Israel for vicious crackdown on Palestinians
Iran has strongly condemned Israeli regimes continued acts of aggression and brutal crackdown on Palestinians, calling on independent nations across the world to voice solidarity with the oppressed people.
Iran may reconsider decision to send pilgrims to Hajj
Iran says it may reconsider its earlier decision to send Iranian pilgrims to this years Hajj as Riyadh has not yet issued visas for the Iranian diplomats supposed to leave for Saudi Arabia before the annual rituals begin.
Iraq President invited to attend Rouhanis swearing-in ceremony
Irans Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and Iraqi President Fuad Masum have discussed the latest regional developments and bilateral relations in a Sunday meeting in Baghdad.