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Iran Frees French Researcher In Vital Prisoner Swap

March 21, 2020 9:57 am

President Emmanuel Macron announced Saturday that Iran has freed a French researcher imprisoned in the Islamic republic after France released an Iranian threatened with extradition to the US.

Macron “is happy to announce the release of Roland Marchal, imprisoned in Iran since June 2019” but he “urges the Iranian authorities to immediately free” fellow researcher Fariba Adelkhah, his office said.

France has for months demanded that Iran release Adelkhah and her partner Marchal, who were detained last year accused of plotting against national security. Their trial began in early March.

Adelkhah is a citizen of both Iran and France, but …

Britain Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Arrest Of UK Unvoy

January 13, 2020 3:05 pm

Following the arrest of its ambassador to Tehran, Britain has summoned the Iranian ambassador to the United Kingdom.

The UK wants to pass its strong objections to the brief arrest of its envoy to Tehran, Robert Macaire on Saturday.

This was disclosed by a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

“This was an unacceptable breach of the Vienna Convention and it needs to be investigated,” the spokesman said on Monday, according to Newsnow.

“We are seeking full assurances from the Iranian government that this will never happen again.

“The FCO has summoned the Iranian ambassador today to convey our

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Israel Bombs Iranian Interests

January 10, 2020 5:54 am

An Israeli airstrike on eastern Syria has killed more than eight fighters from Iraq’s Iran-backed Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Force – PMF).

A US drone strike also killed Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the PMF head, last week.

Israel launched the attack on areas considered Iranian interests Friday morning.

“Unidentified aircraft targeted vehicles and arms depots in the Albu Kamal area, causing a large explosion.

“At least eight Iraqi Hashed fighters were killed,” said Rami Abdel Rahman, the head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

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Iranian President Vows To Kick Out US Troops In Middle East

January 8, 2020 2:36 pm

The Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, has vowed to kick out all troops of the United States, US, in the Middle East.

Rouhani spoke while declaring that the late General Qasem Soleimani fought against terrorist groups, ISIS, Al-Nusrah and Al-Qaeda.

Speaking on Wednesday in Tehran, Rouhani said most European capitals would have been in great danger if not for the “historic” fight of Soleimani.

“General Soleimani fought heroically against ISIS, Al Nusrah, Al Qaeda et al. If it weren’t for his war on terror, European capitals would be in great danger now.

“Our final answer to his assassination will be

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Iranian Tanker Hit By Suspected Missile Near Saudi Port

October 11, 2019 4:44 am

An Iranian oil tanker was hit by suspected missile strikes near the Saudi port of Jeddah on Friday, causing the oil to leak into the Red Sea, the ship’s owner said.

The National Iranian Tanker Company said in a statement that the hull of the Sabiti was hit by two separate explosions about 100 kilometres (60 miles) off the Saudi coast.

It said the blasts were “probably caused by missile strikes”.

“All the ship’s crew are safe and the ship is stable too,” said NITC, adding those on board …

US imposes sanctions on Iranian oil marketers

April 22, 2019 12:04 pm

The Trump administration has announced it will no longer exempt any countries from US sanctions if they continue to buy Iranian oil, increasing economic pressure on the Middle Eastern country.

The White House is stepping up pressure on Iran in a move that primarily affects the five remaining major importers – China and India, and the US treaty allies Japan, South Korea and Turkey.

President Donald Trump made the decision as part of the “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran, although Turkey and China have already criticised the administration.

The move aims to eliminate all of Iran’s revenue from oil exports, …