Afkham: Roknoabadi used regular passport for Hajj trip

Her comments came in reaction to allegations by some Arab media that Roknabadi traveled through unofficial routes to Saudi Arabia under a fake name.

Bombardments not effective way in fighting terrorism: Rouhani

President Rouhani said Iran is ready to cooperate with any country whose top priority is fighting terrorism.

Iran will take legal action over Mina crush: Zarif

Iran will adopt “necessary measures” to prevent the repeat of incidents such as the Mina tragedy, Foreign Minister Zarif said in a live interview with IRIB.

Muslim world, not Riyadh, should run Hajj: Iran’s Parliament

The MPS also called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to dispatch a fact-finding mission to Saudi Arabia to investigate the causes of the Mina tragedy.

Iran can help facilitate Syria solution: France

The two presidents held talks on the sidelines of the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Syria’s Assad should remain in office: President Rouhani

In an interview with CNN, Rouhani said Tehran will consider the release of three Americans held in Iran if the US frees Iranian prisoners.

President Rouhani calls for enhanced Iran-Japan relations

The president told the Japanese PM that the nuclear agreement is an opportunity for the expansion of relations between Tehran and Tokyo in various fields such as nuclear energy.

Shamkhani: Saudi inefficiency bore tragic outcome for Islamic world

Shamkhani said the Mina catastrophe was definitely due to the inefficiency of the Saudi government whose top priority was not the safety of the pilgrims.

Afkham: Anti-Iran human rights report lacks legal foundation

Afkham said the report embarks on misinterpreting human rights situation in Iran, thus losing the chance to offer an impartial analysis.

Iran summons Saudi envoy over Mina crush for third time

The Saudis’ refusal to assume responsibility for the Mina disaster is unacceptable, Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said.

Iran ready to export oil, LNG to Poland

Poland has expressed readiness to cooperate with Iran in different energy sectors and since Polish refineries have been modernized, they can use Iranian crude oil, Zanganeh said.

Iran ready to expand all-out ties with EU: President Rouhani

We should plan to promote all-out relations between Iran and the EU based on mutual interests in the new atmosphere created by the nuclear agreement, President Rouhani said.

Majidi’s ‘Muhammad’ to represent Iran at the Oscars

The movie is aimed at removing the violent image of Islam created by terrorist groups, Majid Majidi said.

Iran’s Rouhani urges UN to press Saudi over Mina tragedy

It is imperative that the UN Secretary General [Ban Ki-moon] remind the Riyadh government of its legal and human obligations,” Rouhani said.

President Rouhani calls for investigation into Mina tragedy

In his speech to the UN Sustainable Development Summit in New York on Saturday, President Rouhani expressed deep regret over the heartbreaking incident and offered his condolences to the bereaved.

Iranians given priority for investment in country: Rouhani

Iranian entrepreneurs, managers and investors, both inside and outside the country, always take priority when it comes to presence in different economic areas in the country, President Rouhani said.

Iran’s FM regrets Riyadh’s lack of cooperation with Tehran on Mina tragedy

Zarif also sent separate messages to his counterparts in the Muslim countries whose nationals have been killed or injured in Mecca.

Iran FM urges timely implementation of JCPOA

The top Iranian diplomat expressed hope that Tehran and the IAEA would proceed with positive cooperation to clarify outstanding issues over the country’s nuclear program.

Zarif attends UN meeting on Afghanistan in New York

During the meeting, participants underlined the role of the friendly neighbors of Afghanistan and the international community in protecting peace, security, unity and territorial integrity of Afghanistan.

Iran death toll from Mina stampede reaches 136

The Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has announced that the number of Iranian pilgrims who died in the Mina stampede has increased to 136.

Long way to go before Tehran-Washington relations: President Rouhani

Differences and hostilities between Iran and the US will not definitely be solved overnight, and time, prudence, and constructive measures are required, said President Rouhani.

Tehran ready to develop ties with Stockholm: Rouhani

Sweden is ready to open a new chapter in its bilateral ties with Iran, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said in a meeting with President Rouhani.

Zarif, Amano discuss Iran-IAEA cooperation

The IAEA chief has voiced readiness to continue cooperation with Iran to implement the Roadmap agreement “in a positive atmosphere”.

Iranian Cabinet decides to send delegation to Saudi Arabia

The Iranian Cabinet has slammed Saudi mismanagement in dealing with Hajj pilgrims and decided to send a delegation led by the culture minister to Saudi Arabia for the management of the situation.

Saudi war on Yemen to blame for safety lapse at Hajj: Iran official

The qualitative and quantitative decline in the security standards in the Hajj played a decisive role in the catastrophe, Shamkhani said.

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