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Saudi FM calls for implementation of security agreement with Iran

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan says his country seeks to implement a security agreement with Iran as well as other deals between the two sides.

Iranian FM in Saudi Arabia in 1st visit since resumption of diplomatic relations

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian embarked on a day-long visit to Riyadh on Thursday in the first official trip by a top Iranian diplomat to the Arab country in more than seven years.

Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss closer military cooperation

Iranian and Saudi military officials have met for the first time since a rapprochement between the two sides, agreeing to resume the activities of both states’ military attaches at embassies in Tehran and Riyadh.

Iran’s Nour News denies talks between Washington and Tehran on alleged “drones sales” to Russia

An Iranian news outlet affiliated with the country’s Supreme National Security Council has rejected a claim by the British newspaper Financial Times on the alleged use By Russia of Iranian drones in the Ukraine war.

Iran ready to sign visa waiver agreement with Russia: Ambassador

Tehran is ready to ink a deal with Moscow on mutual visa waivers, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said in an interview with the Izvestia daily.

Iranian ambassador to Riyadh: Iran, Saudi Arabia need to expand economic ties 

The new Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia says Iran has the capacity to serve as a bridge between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

EU’s Burrell says to spare no effort in reviving Iran nuclear deal, return of commitments

Joseph Burrell, the European Union Foreign Policy Chief says he would make every effort to continue negotiations and facilitate all parties' return to the Iran nuclear deal, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Tajikistan vows cooperation with Iran over Shiraz terror attack

Tajikistan has pledged to cooperate with Iran following the recent terrorist attack at the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz which was carried out by a Tajik national.

High-ranking Iranian military delegation in Moscow

A high-ranking Iranian military delegation headed by Vice-Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff General Aziz Nasirzadeh on Monday arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian officials. 

Amirabdollahian: Iran and US engaged in talks for months, Tehran not to accept temporary nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Iran and the US have been engaged in indirect talks for months. He said Iran never seeks a temporary or little-for-little nuclear deal deal with the westml.

Iran says received guarantees for release of its frozen assets

Tehran has received the “necessary guarantees” that its assets blocked abroad due to the US sanctions will be unblocked under an agreement mediated by regional friends, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani told reporters on Monday.

Iran FM says Tehran to continue supporting Hezbollah, anti-Israel resistance

The Iranian foreign minster says Tehran will continue supporting the Lebanese movement of Hezbollah and the anti-Israel resistance.

Saudi flag hoisted as consulate general resumes activities in Iran’s Mashhad

Saudi Arabia's consulate general in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad officially started activities this Sunday with a Saudi flag hoisted on the diplomatic mission’s premises.

Iranian team in Afghanistan to inspect Helmand amid water dispute with Taliban

Iran has deployed a team of technical experts to take a tour of the Helmand River in neighboring Afghanistan to help tackle a standoff with the Taliban administration over the share of water.

Iran confirms South Korea unfreezing assets, release of prisoners from US

The Iranian Foreign Ministry says the process of releasing billions of dollars from the assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which were illegally seized in South Korea by the United States for several years, has begun.

Iran FM: Tehran most committed JCPOA signatory

Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amirabdollahian, says if the other parties to the nuclear agreement have the necessary will to return to their commitments, Iran is the most committed signatory to the deal.

Iran summons British ambassador to protest ‘imprudent’ remarks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the UK envoy to Tehran, Simon Shercliff, to protest against the diplomat’s "interventionist remarks" on the occasion of the Iranian National Reporter Day.

Saudi embassy in Tehran resumes work after seven years

Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Tehran has resumed operations, IRNA reported Wednesday, following a thaw in ties seven years after the mission was closed.

Iran FM Amirabdollahian leaves for South Africa economic meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian left Tehran for Pretoria on Wednesday to attend an economic meeting in the South African city.

Ex-Iranian diplomat: No diplomatic way out of water standoff with Taliban

A former Iranian diplomat believes that the Taliban administration in Afghanistan will not back down in a dispute over Iran’s water share from the Helmand river with negotiations, suggesting that the Islamic Republic has to consider non-diplomatic ways.

Iranian FM to participate in economic commission in South Africa

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian will leave Tehran for Pretoria, South Africa, later on Wednesday to take part in a joint economic commission scheduled to be held on Thursday after a three-year pause due to COVID-19 outbreak.

Iran urges realities regarding Taliban killing of Iranian diplomats, journalist 25 years ago

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the Taliban killing of Iranian diplomats and a journalist in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan 25 years ago.

Japan PM says ready to help resume JCPOA talks

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Tokyo is ready to contribute to the resumption of the talks over the revitalization of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Iran rebukes UK official’s claims against IRGC

Iran has chided British Home Secretary Suella Braverman for leveling accusations against the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has stated that London is in no place to make such baseless claims against the anti-terror force.

Russian deputy FM to visit Tehran over JCPOA, BRICS

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov will visit Tehran on August 7-8 to discuss the situation around the Iran nuclear deal and Tehran's interaction with the BRICS.

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