"Enemies have waged a large-scale intelligence war against Iran, but their spy agencies have so far failed to do any harm to the country," pointed out Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran marked National Army Day with a large-scale military parade with President Hassan Rouhani in attendance, showcasing the country’s defense preparedness.

Nigerian police fired teargas for a second day on April 17 at protesters demanding the release of Shiite leader Ibrahim Zakzaky, who has been in jail without charge since December 2015.

Iran marked National Army Day with a large-scale military parade with President Hassan Rouhani in attendance, showcasing the country’s defense preparedness.

International investigators entered on April 17 a Syrian town hit by an alleged chemical attack, after days of delay and warnings by Western powers that crucial evidence had likely been removed.

Armenia’s former president Serzh Sargsyan was elected prime minister on April 17 in a move the opposition says is designed to extend his chokehold on power despite protests in the impoverished country.

Seminar of Islamic Revolution art was mounted in Gorgan with Muslim artists in attendance.

Independent in its newly released report by his veteran reporter Robert Fisk cast doubt on any chemical attack in Duma.

United States President Donald Trump voiced his support on April 17 for Pastor Andrew Brunson, who is on trial in Turkey on charges of espionage and terrorism, in a case that has compounded strains in U.S.-Turkish relations.

Speaker of Iranian Parliament, Ali Larijani called for strengthening economic ties between Iran and Vietnam.

North Korean Ambassador to Iran along with a diplomatic delegation visited National Library of Iran sitting at talks with Director of Iran's National Library and Archives Organization (NLAO) Ashraf Boroujerdi.

Iran and Turkey have opened their first letter of credit for business transactions in their national currencies as the two countries move to ditch the US dollar and the euro in bilateral trade.

"Recent US-led military strikes against Syria were a very ugly precedent in international relations," pointed out Iranian President noting joint Iran-Turkey cooperation must prevent the escalation of tension in the Arab country.

"Tehran's reaction will be unpleasant for the US if it decides to ditch the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action," Iranian Foreign Minister said.

Iran observes National Army Day with a large-scale military parade, showcasing the country’s defense preparedness.