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Iran’s president, Italian PM urge joint efforts against terrorism

In a phone conversation with the Italian prime minister, President Rouhani has called for concerted efforts to fight terrorism in the world.

Iran’s FM on diplomacy, domestic politics and future (PART ONE)

Those who were not part of the negotiations knew little about the atmosphere and details of the talks and were thus concerned about the outcome of the process, Zarif said.

Iran attaches great importance to security in Muslim world: Zarif

That most of my trips have been to Islamic countries and regional states is because the security of the Muslim world is of particular significance to Iran, Zarif said.

No link between JCPOA, Iran-US ties: Rouhani

If JCPOA is implemented well, it will lay the foundation for fewer tensions with the US and create the conditions for a new era, President Rouhani said.

Iran urges UN action to stop Israeli atrocities

Iran’s deputy ambassador to the UN has denounced Israel’s “systematic violation of Palestinian rights,” including the demolition of their homes, forced displacement of residents and the detention of women and children.

Saudi must stop mischievous acts against Iran: Shamkhani

The secretary of the Supreme National Security Council has said that Iran and Saudi Arabia enjoy good historical relations and that the rift in the Muslim world must be healed.

People should be discussed in Syria talks, not Assad: President Rouhani

The Iranian president has said that all sides attending the talks need to make efforts to eradicate terrorism in Syria and make it possible for peace and stability to return to the region.

Military approaches no solution to Mideast crises: Iran

If some players still have the illusion of a military solution to regional crises, that would be disastrous, Zarif said in a meeting with Touhami Abdouli.

Iran, Russia stress political solution in Syria

Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Bogdanov have discussed the latest developments in Syria.

Cooperation with US depends on progress of JCPOA: Nahavandian

Any possible Tehran-Washington cooperation will depend on the way the nuclear accord is implemented, Nahavandian said.

Iran’s FM says document on redesigning Arak Reactor ready

How to sign the document on redesigning Arak Reactor has yet to be agreed on, since all foreign ministers will not take part in upcoming Vienna talks, Foreign Minister Zarif said.

Terrorism will spill beyond Mideast if not confronted: Rouhani

Iran can serve as a center to expand economic ties between Belgium and the EU with the entire region and a timely use of the opportunity will be beneficial to nations,” President Rouhani said.

President Rouhani to visit Italy, Vatican, France

President Rouhani is to meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Pope Francis, and French President Francois Hollande in his state visit to Italy and France.

Deputy FM: Iran should not scare away its neighbors

An Iranian official has said that the foreign and interior ministries should work out a single formula to solve the pocketbook issues of the public.

Put an end to discussions over the Iran nuclear deal

Zarif has said that time has come for us to make maximal use of JCPOA, adding we should focus on the ways to seize the post-JCPOA opportunities to serve our national interests.

An envoy makes headlines in Malaysia even before arrival in KL

"Choosing Afkham as ambassador took a few minutes, but choosing her successor took four months," a daily quoted Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as saying.

Iran to US defense chief: Watch your words

Carter had better save the US more troubles like the ones it is already bedeviled by in Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Yemen, the Iranian defense chief said.

Saudi charge d’affaires summoned over execution of Iranians

By implementing the death sentence against three Iranian nationals, the government of Saudi Arabia did not do bilateral ties justice, Deputy FM Ghashghavi said.

Iran-US ties will improve if America stops playing big bad wolf

The secretary of the Supreme National Security Council has said that Iranophobia and Shiite Crescent plots were engineered to overshadow Iran’s position as the anchor of stability in the region.

Iran, South Africa sign economic MoUs

Jahangiri has described as unsatisfactory the present level of Iran-South Africa economic relations and called for concrete measures to boost trade between the two countries.

Carter’s remarks show US destabilizing policies in Middle East: Iran

Such remarks show that from the perspective of US officials, Arab countries are even incapable of using the weapons they need, Afkham said in reaction to comments by Ashton Carter.

Rouhani urges on-time, complete Iran bans removal

The other side should remain committed to its obligations along with the lifting of sanctions and implement the nuclear deal completely, precisely and on time, said President Rouhani.

Iran, South Korea can cooperate to help promote peace: Rouhani

Seoul is eager to expand all-out relations with Tehran, the South Korean foreign minister said.

Iran plays key role in regional developments: EP President

Iran plays a key role in the settlement of the Syrian crisis, Martin Schultz said in a joint press conference with Ali Larijani in Tehran.

Iranian diplomat challenges US panelist over ISIS

An Iranian diplomat has said that the situation in Iraq would have been much worse if Iran had not helped the country in its fight against ISIS.

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