Iran's Presidential Aide: Trump's Travel Ban Clear Violation of Human Rights

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Presidential Advisor for Legal Affairs Elham Aminzadeh lambasted a decision by US President Donald Trump to ban Iranian citizens from traveling to the United States, describing it as a violation of human rights.

Trump Gives Pentagon 30 Days to Develop Strategy to Defeat ISIL in Iraq, Syria

TEHRAN (FNA)- US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the US military to develop a preliminary plan to defeat ISIL in both Iraq and Syria. He discussed the issue earlier in a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Syria: Nusra's Attacks on Gov't Forces' Positions in Homs Province Repulsed

TEHRAN (FNA)- Syrian Army troops warded off an offensive of Al-Nusra Front (recently renamed to Fatah al-Sham Front) on their positions in Northwestern Homs, inflicting major losses on the militants.

IRGC Commander: Iran Among Few States Mastering Technology to Produce Ballistic Missiles against Mobile Targets

TEHRAN (FNA)- Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami stressed Iran's high capability to manufacture different weapons and military equipment, and said the country is able to produce ballistic missiles which can even hit mobile targets.

Iraq Parliament Asks Government to ‘Reciprocate’ US Travel Curbs

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iraqi parliament's foreign affairs committee said Sunday the US travel curbs imposed on Iraqis were “unfair,” and asked the government in Baghdad to “reciprocate” to the American decision.

Mustafa (PBUH) Prize Widens Circle of Benefactors to Science, Technology

TEHRAN (FNA)- Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has joined the Mustafa (pbuh) Prize Investment and Endowment Fund. The decision came following a recent gathering of Muslim scientists at the Malaysian University in December 2015.

Syria: Russia to Use Alligators, Black Crows in Liberation Operation of Palmyra

TEHRAN (FNA)- Media sources disclosed that the Russian Air Force is planning to use its Alligator choppers and Black Crow fighter jets to back up Syrian Army troops in their upcoming operation to liberate the ancient city of Palmyra (Tadmur) from ISIL terrorists.

Yemen: US Paratroopers Raid Bayda Province, Kill Several Civilians

TEHRAN (FNA)- A number of US commandos parachuted in the Yemeni province of Bayda, where they raided a village and killed a number of 40 people, including several civilians.

Altintas Aided by Unknown Parties in Russian Envoy Assassination

TEHRAN (FNA)- Mevlut Mert Altintas who gunned down the Russian ambassador to Ankara in December was not alone in conducting the crime, crime inspectors disclosed.

Deputy FM: IR8 Centrifuges Sign of Iran's Scientific, Technological Growth

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi lauded the country's scientists and engineers for their great achievement of designing highly-advanced IR-6 and IR-8 centrifuges and injecting UF6 gas into the latter.

Syrian Analyst: Time Ripe for Change in US Positions on Region, Syria

TEHRAN (FNA)- A prominent Syrian analyst underlined that the current situation in the country and the militant groups' negotiations with the government has sent a signal to the US administration to change its policies on the region.

Syria: ISIL Withdraws from More Heights in Northern Damascus

TEHRAN (FNA)- Syrian Army troops struck ISIL's concentration centers in the mountainous regions of Northern Damascus, capturing several heights and killing or wounding 25 militants.

Yemeni Authorities Condemn Trump's Muslim Ban

TEHRAN (FNA)- Sana'a condemned a decision by the US President Donald Trump to temporarily ban Yemeni citizens from traveling to the United States and called the measure as "illegal and illegitimate.

SPGC Refinery 9 Supplies 21mb of Condensate in 10 Months

TEHRAN (FNA)- Refinery 9 of the South Pars Gas Complex has supplied over 21 million barrels of gas condensate in the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year which began on March 20.

Syria: ISIL Starts Withdrawal of Forces from Al-Bab

TEHRAN (FNA)- Media sources disclosed on Sunday that the ISIL has started pulling forces back from the town of al-Bab simultaneous with Syrian Army's advances in the Eastern parts of Aleppo province.