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Iran Envoy Urges European Action against US Sanctions on Banks 10 Oct 2020

Iran Envoy Urges European Action against US Sanctions on Banks

Iran's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna called on European countries to take action to defy the new sanctions the US has imposed on Iranian banks.

Rouhani Voices Support for Karabakh Ceasefire 10 Oct 2020

Rouhani Voices Support for Karabakh Ceasefire

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani voiced support for the ceasefire agreement reached between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

US Sanctions Won’t Affect Iran-Switzerland Financial Channel 10 Oct 2020

US Sanctions Won’t Affect Iran-Switzerland Financial Channel

Chaiman of Iran-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce noted, "New sanctions of the US on 18 Iranian banks will not affect the Iran-Switzerland financial channel.

Lebanon Massive Forest Fires Spreading 10 Oct 2020

Lebanon Massive Forest Fires Spreading

Massive forest fires erupted in several areas across Lebanon Friday, as the Lebanese Army and Civil Defense teams were dispatched to contain the fires from spreading.

Zarif Welcomes Peace in Karabakh Region 10 Oct 2020

Zarif Welcomes Peace in Karabakh Region

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hailed the ongoing peace-making efforts to end hostilities in the disputed region of Karabakh as a “step toward peace”.

HRW Urges States to Vote against Saudi Bid for Seat on Rights Council 10 Oct 2020

HRW Urges States to Vote against Saudi Bid for Seat on Rights Council

Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on UN member states to vote against bids launched by Saudi Arabia for a seat on the body's Human Rights Council.

Nearly 500,000 Residents in Texas, Louisiana Left without Power 10 Oct 2020

Nearly 500,000 Residents in Texas, Louisiana Left without Power

Nearly a half-million residents in Texas and Louisiana have been left without power after Hurricane Delta made landfall along the US gulf coast.

Iran, Russia Discuss Ways for Resumption of Flights 10 Oct 2020

Iran, Russia Discuss Ways for Resumption of Flights

Iran’s envoy to Moscow and head of Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency discussed ways for the resumption of direct passenger flights between the two countries.

Iranian Deputy Urges Global Action against Unilateralism 10 Oct 2020

Iranian Deputy Urges Global Action against Unilateralism

An Iranian deputy foreign minister deplored the US regime’s lawless policies and violation of international norms, calling for global action against unilateralism and resolution of disputes through peaceful means.

Second US Presidential Debate Canceled 10 Oct 2020

Second US Presidential Debate Canceled

The second US presidential debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump was canceled Friday.