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Iran Summons German Envoy over Support for US Strike

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned Germany’s charge d’affaires over the support that a number of German officials have voiced for the US assassination of Iranian commander General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran Says Soleimani’s Assassination Tantamount to US-Britain 1953 Coup

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the US assassination of General Qassem Soleimani was tantamount to the military coup orchestrated by the US and the UK back in 1953, which overthrew the democratically-elected government of Dr. Mohammad Mosaddegh.

Iran to Make Final Decision on Fifth JCPOA Step Tonight: Spokesman

Iran is to make its final decision on the reduction of its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal in an important meeting to be held on Sunday night, said Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, the Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

World Diplomats Call FM Zarif to Discuss Latest Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate phone conversations with a number of officials and top diplomats from across the world on the recent developments following the US assassination of General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran Summons Swiss Ambassador over Trump’s Threats

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the ambassador of Switzerland which represents US interests in Iran over the recent threats by American President Donald Trump.

Targeting Iran’s Cultural Sites ‘War Crime’, Zarif Warns Trump

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at US President Donald Trump for threatening to target Iran’s cultural sites, saying such a move is a war crime according to the international law.

US Asks 16 Countries to Convince Iran Not to Retaliate

A senior Iranian general reveals the US has asked 16 countries since Friday to convince Iran not to avenge the assassination of Major General Qassem Soleimani.

Iraqi, Iranian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments

The foreign ministers of Iraq and Iran have in a telephone conversation talked about the latest developments in the region and in Iraq.

World Must Take Concerted Action against US, Rouhani Tells Erdogan  

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for concerted action against the American assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, saying silence on such heinous crime would embolden the US and result in greater threats to the region.

Iran Calls for Condemnation of US Attack on Gen. Soleimani

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called on the regional and neighbouring states to explicitly condemn the US criminal attack that took the life of top Iranian commander Major General Qassem Soleimani in Iraq.

Tributes, Condolences Pour in Following Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination

Top diplomats and government officials from regional countries have expressed condolences over the passing away of IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated in an American drone strike in Iraq.

Qatar FM Meets Zarif in Tehran to Discuss De-Escalation

Foreign Minister of Qatar has voiced concern about the escalation of regional tensions following the US assassination of the IRGC Quds Force commander in Iraq, calling for the peaceful settlement of the conflicts during his trip to Tehran.

‘Iran to Avenge Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination at Any Time Advisable’

Iran’s foreign minister says the country will respond to the US over the assassination of top General Qassem Soleimani at whatever time and in any manner that Tehran deems advisable.

Iran Condemns Germany’s Backing for US Brutal, Illegal Actions

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman has condemned supportive positions attributed to the German government regarding the US assassination of senior Iranian military commander General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran’s SNSC Slams Strike on Soleimani as US’ Biggest Strategic Mistake in Middle East

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has denounced the assassination of IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani as the biggest strategic mistake that Washington has made in West Asia.

Iran, Other Regional Nations to Avenge Gen. Soleimani’s Death: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Iranian nation and other freedom-seeking nations of the region will take revenge against the US for assassinating IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani.

US to Be Held Accountable for Assassination of Gen. Soleimani: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly condemned the US forces’ terrorist and criminal move to assassinate IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani, vowing to hold the US accountable for the heinous crime.

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy over US Accusations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned the charge d'affaires of Switzerland, which represents Washington’s interests in Iran, over the US officials’ recent stances on Iraq developments.

Iran President Urges US to Rectify Past Mistakes

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged enemies of the Iranian nation to redress their wrong moves and go back on the wrong path they trodden if they are serious about sitting for talks.

US Accusations Aimed at Deflecting Public Attention: Iran

A senior Iranian diplomat says Washington’s levelling accusations against Iran is aimed at deflecting public attention from the Iraqi nation’s outrage against the recent deadly US attacks in the country.

Iran’s Development to Continue Despite Sanctions: Vaezi

A senior Iranian official says the country will continue its development despite all the sanctions and pressures imposed by the United States.

Iran Leader Condemns US Attack on Iraq’s PMU

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly denounced the US’ recent airstrikes against Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), better known as Hashd al-Sha’abi.

Iranian Diplomat Meets Syrian President Assad in Damascus

Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Assistant in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji held a meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Tuesday.

Iran Refutes US Allegations over Iraq Developments

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has hit back at the US for its barefaced accusations against Iran following the recent protests in Iraq over a ferocious American military attack on the Iraqi forces.

Iran President Congratulates World Leaders on New Year

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to world leaders on the beginning of 2020, the new Christian year, and wished them a year full of peace and kindness for all people.

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