Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Middle East

Iran, Kuwait Discuss Latest Status of Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Libya

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Kuwaiti counterpart in the Turkish city of Antalya on bilateral and regional issues.

Zarif, Afghanistan’s Former FM Discuss Afghan Peace in Antalya

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Salahuddin Rabbani, the former foreign minister of Afghanistan and one of the leaders of Jamiat-e Islami Party, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Antalya

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Turkey to attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, held talks with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein.

Iran’s Zarif in Turkey to Attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to the Turkish city of Antalya to attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Iranian Diplomat, Omani Foreign Minister Meet in Muscat

Ali-Asghar Khaji, the Iranian Foreign Minister's senior advisor in special political affairs, held talks with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi during his trip to Muscat.  

Iran Follows Up on Iraq’s Payment of Its Unpaid Debts

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh, who is also the head of the Foreign Ministry's Public Diplomacy Department, held talks with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Baghdad.

Iran Shares Plan with UN to Eliminate FSO Safer Oil Spill Risk

The UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths met Ali-Asghar Khaji, the Iranian Foreign Minister's senior advisor, to discuss the latest developments in Yemen.

Iranian Diplomat, Iraqi Culture Minister Meet in Baghdad

Saeed Khatibzadeh, the director of the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Centre for Public Diplomacy, held talks with Iraqi Minister of Culture Hossein Nazim during a visit to Baghdad.

Iranian Diplomat Meets Several Iraqi Officials in Baghdad

Saeed Khatibzadeh, the spokesman and head of the Public Diplomacy Centre of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, held talks with Iraqi authorities after being welcomed by his Iraqi counterpart Ahmed Al-Sahhaf in the capital, Baghdad.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Yemen Crisis in Tehran

Martin Griffiths, the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen, held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on various aspects of the Yemen crisis and the ways to achieve peace and stability in the country.

‘Lame Duck Netanyahu Unlikely to Take Action against Iran in His Last Days’

A political analyst says now that the region is likely to get rid of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in coming days, he does not seem to be able to take any action against Iran during his last days in office.

Iran to Buy 16m Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Using Its Money Frozen in Iraq

Iraq has received the green light to pay $125 million in its debts to Iran for the purchase of 16 million doses of COVAX vaccines, Iran's energy minister said. The money has reportedly been transferred from Iraq's Trade Bank to a Swiss bank.

Rouhani Congratulates Assad on His Re-Election as Syrian President

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has felicitated his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on his re-election as the Arab country’s president.

Iran Congratulates Assad on ‘Decisive’ Victory in Syria Elections

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has, in a statement, congratulated the Syrian nation and government on the successful elections held in the country and the victory of Bashar al-Assad.

Zarif Congratulates Lebanon on Anniversary of Victory against Israel

Iran's Foreign Minister has, in separate messages, congratulated Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary general of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah, and Zeina Akar, the acting foreign minister of Lebanon, on the Eid of resistance and freedom and the anniversary of the victorious liberation of Southern Lebanon from the Israeli occupation forces through the bravery and devotion of resistance fighters.

Rouhani Congratulates Southern Lebanon Liberation Anniversary

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a message to his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun, extends congratulations to the government and people of Lebanon on the anniversary of liberation of its southern parts from Israeli military occupation.

Iran Waiting to See Change in Saudi Arabia’s Behaviour: Spokesman

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Islamic Republic is waiting for Saudi Arabia to change its behaviour.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Says IRGC Has Share in Victories against Israel

Secretary General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Ziyad al-Nakhalah, in a phone call with Chief-Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami, hailed the force’s support for the Palestinian resistance against Israel.

Iran Opens Its Consulate-General in Syria’s Aleppo

Iran has opened its consulate-general in the Syrian city of Aleppo following an agreement between the Iranian Foreign Minister and the Syrian government.

Palestine’s Victory Brings Israel’s Downfall Closer at Hand: IRGC

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has congratulated Palestinian resistance groups on their victory against the Israeli regime.

Palestine’s Victory Tipped the Scales against Israel: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has offered congratulations on the victory of the Palestinian resistance in defending the cause and the sanctities of Palestinians, and imposing a new equation on the Israeli regime.

Iran Leader Urges Muslim Countries to Provide Military, Financial Support for Palestine

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Muslim governments to provide military and financial support for Palestine and help the country rebuild the infrastructure destroyed during the recent clashes with Israel.

Iran, Yemen Discuss Latest Status of Talks on Safer Vessel Crisis

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran's foreign minister in special political affairs, had a video call with Hussein al-Azzi, the deputy foreign minister of Yemen's National Salvation Government.

US Asks Iran to Urge Hamas to Stop Rocket Attacks on Israel

The United States has called on Iran to convince the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas to agree to a ceasefire and stop its retaliatory rocket attacks against Israel.

Palestinian Groups Appreciate Iran Leader’s Stance on Cause of Palestine

A number of Palestinian groups have, in separate letters, appreciated the stance adopted on the cause of Palestine by Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on this year’s International Quds Day.

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