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Purposes behind Putin Representative’s Visit to Iran

Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian President’s special envoy to the Middle East, recently paid a visit to Tehran and met the country’s top diplomats. Hassan Beheshtipour, an Iranian expert in Russian affairs, has highlighted the main purposes behind the visit amid the ongoing regional developments.

Iran to Firmly Respond If West Reneges on JCPOA: Diplomat

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi said the country is determined to firmly respond to any move by Western parties to renege on its commitments based on the July 2015 nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran and Russia Share Facilities in Anti-Terror Fight: Shamkhani

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani announced that Tehran and Moscow share their potentials and resources with each other as part of a strategic partnership developed between the two sides in the ongoing campaign against terrorism in Syria.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Dual National Arrested in Iran over Links to Britain’s MI6: Official

Prosecutor General of Tehran Abbas Jafari Dowlatabadi said an individual with dual citizenship has been arrested in the country.

Saudis Know No Limit in Slaughtering Yemenis: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Saudi Arabia knows no limit in killing Yemeni children, women and the injured.

Diplomat Highlights Iran-Turkey Coordination on Syria

An Iranian deputy foreign minister unveiled plans for closer interaction between Tehran and Ankara in finding a way out of crisis in Syria, saying a consensus among key regional players on the basics of a solution to the crisis will pave the way for the subsequent practical steps.

Iranian Airbase Used by Russian Bombers to Hit ISIS Positions in Syria + Video

Russia's Ministry of Defence confirmed on Tuesday, August 16, that it had deployed Tu-22M3 bombers and Su-34 strike fighters to Iran and these have already carried out airstrikes against terrorists in Syria.

Iran Supports Political Stability in Burundi: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran supports political stability in Burundi, expressing Tehran’s readiness to improve its relations with the African country.

Iranian FM and Putin’s Representative Discuss Mideast Issues

In a meeting on Monday, Iranian and Russian officials exchanged views about major issues in the Middle East, particularly the latest developments in the war-stricken Syria.

MasterCard Dismisses Reports on Its Activity in Iran

The US-based multinational financial services corporation MasterCard has rejected the recent reports on its cooperation with Iran.

Iranian, Venezuelan Top Diplomats Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his visiting Venezuelan counterpart, Delcy Rodriguez, held talks on a range of issues, including ways to promote relations between the Islamic Republic and the Latin American country.

4 Takfiri Terrorists Killed in Western Iran

Four armed Takfiri [extremist] elements were shot to death in two separate clashes with Iranian security forces in the western province of Kermanshah, Iranian officials noted.

Iran Can Consider BBC World’s Request for Opening Office in Tehran: Official

Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance Hossein Nooshabadi announced that Tehran is ready to consider a possible request by the world service of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for opening its office in Iran.

Iran, Russia Diplomats Discuss Syria, Other Regional Issues

High-ranking Iranian and Russian diplomats have exchanged viewpoints about the latest developments in the Middle East region and explored avenues for the resolution of the Syrian crisis.

Iran’s Zarif Congratulates Lebanon on 33-Day War Victory

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Jazad Zarif has congratulated Lebanon on the anniversary of the victory of the country in a 2006 war waged by Israel, describing the triumph as a source of pride for Muslim and freedom-seeking nations.

Iran Should Brace for Huge Sanctions, Official Warns

The US has kept the structure of anti-Iran sanctions fully in place, Mohammad Javad Larijani deplored, saying given some bad signs of frustration shown by Iran and the US notion that Iran would give in to forceful pressure, Tehran should expect a huge set of sanctions.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Belarusian, Romanian Envoys Meet Iranian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with the new ambassador of Belarus to Tehran and the outgoing Romanian ambassador on a range of issues, including ways to boost the Islamic Republic’s relations with the European countries in diverse fields.

Iran Lauds Yemeni MPs’ Decision to Convene Parliament

Iran’s Foreign Ministry hailed as wise a recent decision in Yemen to resume parliamentary activities, saying it will help fill the political and legal...

Italian Desert Explorer to Run in Support of Iran’s Lut Desert and Asiatic Cheetah

An Italian desert explorer is going to run the impassable tracks of Iran’s Loot Desert in an effort to voice support for the national project of “Lut and Cheetah”.

Iran to Introduce MasterCards: Minister

Iran is about to introduce credit card services processed by global payment operator MasterCard for the first time, Communications and Information Technology Minister Mahmoud Vaezi says.

Sustainable Security along Borders, Iran Redline: Shamkhani

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani says sustainable security along the country's borders is a redline for the Islamic Republic.

Kuwait Coast Guard Detains 10 Iranians on Charge of ‘Infiltration’

Kuwait’s Interior Ministry announced that the country’s coast guard has arrested 10 Iranians accused of trying to "infiltrate into the country."

Australia Urged to Settle Iranian Immigrants’ Woes

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on Australia’s incoming ambassador to ramp up efforts to resolve the problems that Iranian immigrants are facing in the Oceanian country.