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Iran, China Presidents Rap US for Sanctions amid Corona Spread
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Chinese counterpart have slammed the US sanctions against the other countries while the deadly coronavirus has crippled people across the world.
Iran, Indonesia Pledge to Forge Closer Ties on All Fronts
Iranian and Indonesian presidents have discussed a range of issues during a phone call on Monday.
Iranian, Afghan Officials Discuss Peace Process in Afghanistan
The Iranian Foreign Minister's assistant and special envoy for Afghanistan, Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian, has met with political and security officials of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Kabul.
Iran FM Lauds China for Help in Coronavirus Fight
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed his gratitude to China for assisting the Islamic Republic in the battle with the novel coronavirus and for condemning the US sanctions on Iran.
Zarif, Chinese Counterpart Discuss Peace in Afghanistan
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with his Chinese counterpart on the political crisis in Afghanistan.
Iran, Russia Discuss Crises in Afghanistan, Yemen
Iranian and Russian foreign ministers have exchanged views on a whole range of regional and international issues.
Iran, India Discuss US ‘Unlawful’ Sanctions amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Iranian Foreign Minister and his Indian counterpart have talked about the United States' "unlawful and unilateral" sanctions against the Iranian people.
Zarif Confers with Turkish, Qatari FMs on Afghanistan Crisis
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Turkish and Qatari counterparts on the latest developments in Afghanistan.
Zarif Calls for Unity among All Afghan Groups
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with Mohammad Haneef Atmar, the caretaker of the Afghan Foreign Ministry.
Iran Reiterates Support for Afghan Peace Process
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has voiced Tehran’s support for the peace process in Afghanistan, saying Iran is ready to contribute to the settlement of the disputes that have arisen after the recent Afghan presidential election.
Iran Says World Misled by China’s Inaccurate Coronavirus Reports
In controversial remarks, Iran’s health ministry spokesman has criticized China for its inaccurate reports regarding the coronavirus, saying the initial reports made other countries underestimate the severity of the disease.
Joint Pains Link Iranian, Afghan People Together: Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has recently talked to an Afghan refugee admitted to a hospital in Yazd province over the novel coronavirus.
Iran Hails UN Initiative of Enforcing Nationwide Ceasefire in Afghanistan
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement in support of an initiative proposed by the UN secretary general with regards to the enforcement of a nationwide ceasefire in Afghanistan.
Iran Condemns Deadly Attack on Sikh Temple in Afghanistan
The Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack on a Sikh temple in the Afghan capital, Kabul, which left dozens of people dead or wounded.
Iran Says ‘Alarmed’ by Consequences of Afghanistan Presidential Dispute
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has released an official statement on Sunday about the ongoing developments in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Iran, Pakistan Discuss Coronavirus Battle
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi held a telephone conversation on Sunday.
Iranian, Kyrgyz FMs Discuss Battle against Coronavirus
The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Kyrgyzstan have talked about the global outbreak of coronavirus in a telephone conversation.
Iranian, Japanese Foreign Ministers Hold Talks
The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Japan have held a telephone conversation in the early hours of the new Iranian year to discuss various issues, mainly the battle with the coronavirus and the need to lift the unilateral and illegal sanctions that the US has imposed on the Iranian people.
Iranian, Indonesian FMs Discuss COVID-19 Outbreak
Highest-ranking diplomats from Iran and Indonesia have discussed the latest situation on the outbreak of coronavirus in the world.
Iran Hails Uzbekistan’s Humanitarian Aid
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has commended Uzbekistan for providing Iranians with humanitarian aid in the battle with coronavirus.
US Blocking Delivery of Medicine to Iran: Spokesman
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has dismissed the US’ claim that pharmaceuticals are exempted from the anti-Iran sanctions, saying Washington has practically halted the delivery of medicine to Iran and obstructed the activities of a Swiss channel for medicine transfers.
Iran Strongly Condemns Terror Attack in Afghanistan
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the Friday terrorist attack in Afghanistan that struck a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Abdul Ali Mazari.
Iran’s Leader Condemns Massacre of Indian Muslims
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has censured the killing of oppressed Muslims in India.
Iran Urges India to Resolve Citizenship Law Issue Peacefully
Iran’s parliament speaker has urged India to use all the capabilities and opportunities to put an end to the conflicts and resolve the issue of Muslims in a peaceful manner.
China Donates Aid Package to Iran’s Red Crescent in Face of Coronavirus Outbreak
China’s Red Cross has donated a batch of coronavirus kits to Iranian Red Crescent Society to help prevent and control the spread of the disease in Iran.