Iran Calls for Focus on Commonalities in Regional Connectivity Conference

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for economic diplomacy, who is visiting Uzbekistan to attend the International Conference on Central and South Asia Regional Connectivity, Challenges and Opportunities, has called for a focus on cultural commonalities to enhance regional cooperation.

World Must Share Burden of Fighting Narcotics: Iran

Kazem Gharibabadi, the Iranian ambassador to Vienna-based international organisations, says that the international community must share the burden of fighting against illicit drugs, as Iran should not sustain all the humanitarian and financial damages in the fight against drug trafficking.

Rouhani Says His Administration’s Services Downplayed by Trump’s Actions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his administration's services and performance would have looked much better if it was not for Donald Trump.

Iran Not to Resume Vienna Talks Before Raisi’s Inauguration

Iran has informed the European Union, the coordinator of the JCPOA Joint Commission, that it will not be ready to return to negotiations on a possible restoration of full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal in Vienna until after President-elect Ebrahim Raisi is sworn in in early August, diplomatic sources told Reuters.

Rouhani Says Opportunity to Reach Deal with West Taken from His Admin.

Iran’s president says the chance to revive the deal with the West over Tehran’s nuclear agreement was taken from his government, and the credit will go to the Raisi administration.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Latest Security Developments

Mohammad-Ebrahim Taherian, the Iranian Foreign Minister's special envoy for Afghanistan affairs, has held phone talks with former Afghan president Hamid Karzai on the latest security developments in the country and the current situation in Afghanistan.

Farhadi’s Latest Drama Receives 5-Minute Standing Ovation in Cannes Festival

Asghar Farhadi's latest feature film “A Hero” was warmly received with a five-minute standing applause in its world premiere in the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2021.

Afghanistan’s Neighbours Must Accept Taliban as ‘New Reality’, Expert Says

As the Taliban is seizing more and more areas in Afghanistan, many criticize Iran’s move to hold talks between Afghan groups in Tehran, but political experts believe that the Taliban must be accepted as a reality in this country and the neighbours must define a strategy to deal with them.

Iran Rebukes US Intervention in Cuba

Iran has condemned the intervention of some Western states and the US in the internal affairs of Cuba, describing the US sanctions as the root cause of Havana's problems.

Iran Says Ready to React amid Taliban Presence on Eastern Borders

Iran’s government spokesman says the country is ready to react, if need be, amid the presence of Taliban forces along the Afghan-Iranian borders.

Legal Leniency Will Be Extended to Include Security, Media Crimes Convicts: Judiciary

The spokesman for Iran’s Judiciary says the body’s new chief has ordered officials to prepare a list of all security crimes convicts, with details on the type of their crime and their punishment.

Over 2,400 Expatriate Elites Working with Iranian Companies, Universities: VP

Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science and Technology has signed a cooperation agreement with the Leader’s Representative Office in Universities to establish associations of foreign nationals graduated in Iran.

Iran Sympathises with Iraq over Tragic Hospital Fire

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has sympathised with the Iraqi nation and government, especially the families of the victims, over the heart-wrenching fire at Al-Hussain Hospital in the city of Nassiriya.

Iranian Military Joins Hands with Relief Teams to Supply Water to Deprived Villages

The Ground Force of the Iranian Army and Judiciary officials along with relief teams have launched work to supply water to rural areas in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Over 27,000 Visitors Travel to Iran in Q2 of 2021 for Medical Treatment

Authorities say some 27,000 foreign visitors travelled to Iran in the second quarter of 2021 for medical treatment.

Persian Language Replaced with Pashto in Afghan Airport Signs

The Afghan government seems to be rolling out the red carpet for the Taliban by removing the Dari Persian language from the signs of Khost International Airport, which was recently opened by President Ashraf Ghani.

Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis in Tehran

Sweden's Special Envoy for Yemen Peter Semneby held talks with Ali-Asghar Khaji, the Iranian Foreign Minister's senior advisor in special political affairs, on Monday, July 12, 2021.

Security Prevails along Iran’s Borders with Afghanistan: Commander

IRGC Ground Force Commander says there is no security problem along Iran's common border with Afghanistan despite the recent developments in the neighbouring state.

Slovenian PM’s Remarks at MKO Gathering Not EU’s Position, Borrell Tells Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has condemned Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa's unacceptable participation and imprudent remarks in the MKO terrorist group's virtual gathering, and called on the European Union to express its position on the issue considering Slovenia's rotating presidency of the EU.

Iran, Asian Parliamentary Assembly Sign Agreement on APA Headquarters in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Mohammad Reza Majidi, the Secretary-General of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly, signed the APA’s Headquarters Agreement on the provisions related to the status, privileges and immunities of the permanent secretariat of the Assembly in Tehran at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

‘Refusal to Pledge Allegiance to Taliban Leader Equal to Apostasy’

A senior member of Taliban has warned that refusal to pledge allegiance to the group's ruler will be considered as apostasy, as the militant group moves to take over the entire Afghanistan.

Iran Summons Slovenian Envoy over PM Jansa’s Speech at MKO Gathering

Iran’s foreign ministry has summoned Slovenia’s ambassador to Tehran over the unacceptable and undiplomatic move by the country’s prime minister to attend the virtual meeting of the MKO terrorist group.

All Iranian Citizens Connected to Internet: Minister

The Iranian minister of information and communications technology says almost all Iranians across the nation are linked to the Internet network.

Iran Bans Flights to 39 Countries Due to COVID-19

The Iranian Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) says there are restrictions on flights from Iran to 39 countries at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Western Politicians Sell Themselves Cheap for MKO Circus: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has slammed what he called sellouts among western politicians for attending an annual meeting of the anti-Iran MKO terrorist group.

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