Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Middle East

Iran’s President Congratulates Kuwait on National Day

The Iranian president has congratulated Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah on the the Arab country’s National Day.

Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to the Iranian foreign minister, had a phone conversation with Sweden’s special envoy for Yemen Peter Semneby as part of Iran’s international consultations to settle the Yemen crisis.

Iran, Italy Stress Political Solution to Syria Crisis

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister in special political affairs, has held a virtual meeting with the Italian Foreign Ministry's Special Envoy for Syria Paolo Dionisi.

Iran-Turkey Cooperation Imperative in Countering Regional Threats: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says mutual cooperation between Tehran and Ankara can play a key role in countering common regional threats.

Iranian, Turkish Diplomats Discuss Syria Peace

Iran and Turkey have exchanged views on the latest situation in Syria as well as the process of settling the crisis in the country.

Iran Denies Any Involvement in Erbil Attack, Urges Prosecution of Perpetrators

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has categorically rejected allegations ascribing the Monday night's rocket attack on the city of Erbil in the Iraqi Kurdistan region to Iran, calling on the Baghdad government to prosecute the perpetrators.

Iran, Qatar Discuss Closer Transport Cooperation in Tehran

Iranian Minister of Roads and Transportation Mohammad Eslami has sat down with Qatar’s Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti in Tehran.

Qatari Foreign Minister Meets Iran’s Zarif in Tehran

Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has held talks with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

Iran Says None of Its Consulate Staff Members Arrested in Turkey

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has denied Daily Sabah’s allegation that a staff member of the Iranian consulate in Istanbul has been arrested, saying the report is based on groundless accusations.

Iranian Diplomat, Syrian President Meet in Damascus

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran's foreign minister in special political affairs, held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Wednesday.

Iran’s Top Judge, Iraqi PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has sat down with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in Baghdad.

Iran Ready for Dialogue with All Regional Countries: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is prepared to sit for talks with all countries in the region in order to settle regional problems and issues.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Exchange Views on Settlement of Yemen Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, have exchanged views on various aspects of the Yemen crisis in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran Urges Further UN Intervention to End Yemen Plight

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister, has held talks with UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths and his entourage in Tehran.

Iran to Give ‘Decisive Response’ to Israel, Envoy Tells UN Chief

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has warned about Israeli officials’ provocative and hawkish remarks, saying Tehran will give a decisive response to any Israeli threat.

Iran Says Will Press Saudi Arabia’s Hand If Extended

The Iranian foreign minister says Iran is prepared to press Saudi Arabia’s hand if the kingdom extends it to Tehran.

Cessation of US Arms Sales to Riyadh Could Help Settle Yemen Crisis: Iran  

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the US decision to stop supporting the Saudi war on Yemen may help settle the conflict.

Iran DM Blames Hegemonic Powers for Insecurity in West Asia

Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says hegemonic powers are the key contributors to terrorism and insecurity in West Asia.

Iran Opposed to Any Foreign Interference in Iraq’s Affairs: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed Tehran’s opposition to any foreign interference in the international affairs of Iraq, describing it as detrimental to the whole region.

Expulsion of US Forces from Iraq Best Reaction to Soleimani Killing: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein that the US forces must be expelled from the Arab country in reaction to the assassination of Iranian anti-terror commander Qassem Soleimani and his Iraqi comrade Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

Iraq’s Foreign Minister in Tehran for Talks

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has arrived in the Iranian capital of Tehran for talks with high-ranking Iranian officials, the Arab country's foreign ministry announced.

Iran’s Zarif, Turkey’s Erdogan Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Turkey for talks with Turkish officials, had a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Friday afternoon.

Iranian, Turkish Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Istanbul

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Turkey on the fifth leg of his regional tour, held a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in Istanbul on Friday morning.

Iran Says to Help Restore Taq Kasra Only Upon Iraq’s Official Invitation

Iran says it will help restore the Persian archaeological masterpiece Taq Kasra (also known as the Arch of Ctesiphon), located in modern-day Iraq, only if Baghdad officially asks Tehran to do so.

Iran to Raze Tel Aviv, Haifa to Ground If Israel Makes Mistake: Cmdr.

A senior Iranian military official says if the Israeli regime makes the slightest mistake, Iran will level Haifa and Tel Aviv to the ground.

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