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Iran Filing Lawsuit against Korean Banks for Seizing Its Assets

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the country is filing lawsuits against “delinquent” South Korean banks which have seized Iran’s money.

Iran Says Ready to Help Turkmenistan Combat Pandemic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed Tehran’s preparedness to transfer its experiences and help Ashgabat combat the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Iran Welcomes Taliban’s Announcement of Three-Day Ceasefire

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has welcomed the announcement by Taliban of a three-day ceasefire on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, describing it as a positive step towards achievement of peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Iran’s Exports to Eurasia Rise by 63%

Iran’s exports to Eurasia have registered a considerable growth despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran Rejects US Claims, Reaffirms Commitment to Afghan Stability

An Iranian official has dismissed the recent remarks made by the US envoy for Afghanistan about Tehran’s “insufficient support” for peace in Afghanistan, saying Iran favours stability in the neighbouring country.

US Concern over Tehran-Beijing Deal Shows It’s Right Thing to Do: Iran

A top Iranian diplomat says the US and its allies’ opposition to the Iran-China strategic cooperation document shows it is the right plan to do.

Tehran, Kabul Discuss Closer Economic Ties

High-ranking officials from Iran and Afghanistan have discussed mutual cooperation on different fronts as well as a range of other issues.

Iran, Malaysia Discuss Finalization of Preferential Trade Deal

The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Malaysia have discussed a whole range of issues, including bilateral, regional and international questions as well as issues facing the Muslim world.

Tehran-Beijing Cooperation to Disrupt World Order Sought by US: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the United States has misgivings over Sino-Iranian ties as the relationship can disrupt the order that the United States is seeking.

China Only Country Officially Buying Oil from Iran: Deputy FM

An Iranian official says China is the only country which officially buys oil from the Islamic Republic of Iran despite the US sanctions.

Iran-China 25-Year Deal Made on Equal Footing: Official

Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi says an agreement that Tehran and Beijing have negotiated for cooperation for 25 years has been reached on equal footing and fulfills the strategic interests of both nations.

Iran Denies Allegations about 25-Year Cooperation Deal with China

Iran has stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation with China as a global economic heavyweight, dismissing allegations raised about the country's 25-year cooperation deal with Beijing.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan Hold Virtual Business Event

Dozens of Iranian knowledge-based companies and businesspeople from Kyrgyzstan have attended an online international event to present the technological demands and services and hold expert trade talks.

Iran Sympathizes with Japan over Deadly Flood, Landslide

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over the recent flood and landslide in Japan, which left dozens of people killed or missing and caused heavy damages.

Iran Says Not Supposed to Pay Damages to Turkmenistan for Overdue Debts

An Iranian official says the country is not supposed to pay any damages to Turkmenistan because of overdue payments for the latter’s natural gas exports to the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s Zarif Wishes Speedy Recovery for Pakistani Counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a message, wished speedy recovery from the novel Coronavirus for his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi.

Iranian, Qatari Special Envoys Hold Talks on Afghanistan

Iran and Qatar’s special envoys for Afghanistan have held a meeting in Doha, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran said.

Iran Condemns Attack on Karachi Stock Exchange

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the Monday terrorist attack against the Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi, which killed a number of innocent civilians and police forces.

Iran’s Special Envoy Holds Talks with Taliban in Doha

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ special envoy for Afghanistan has held talks with leaders of the Taliban’s political office in Qatar.

Iran May Reconsider Ties with S Korea over Frozen Assets: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says Seoul’s move to block Tehran's assets would not go unanswered, and Tehran may reconsider its trade relations with South Korea.

Iranian Convict Swapped for Tajik Felon in Dushanbe

Iran has swapped a Tajik convict for an Iranian one in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, in a rare exchange.

Iran Calls for Prompt Implementation of Agreements with Pakistan

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has called for rapid implementation of the deals with its eastern neighbour Pakistan to enhance economic and trade relations between Tehran and Islamabad.

Iran, North Korea Must Stand against US Bullying: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the United States is the enemy of the Islamic Republic and North Korea, and both nations must stand against the US bullying.

Iranian, Pakistani Diplomats Discuss Afghan Developments

Diplomats from Iran and Pakistan have talked about the latest developments in Afghanistan.

Speaker, Envoy Urge Iran-China Joint Action against US

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf and China’s Ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua have weighed plans for concerted action against the US government’s unilateralism and acts of interference.

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