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Iran, Kazakhstan call for efforts to further bolster cooperation

Iran and Kazakhstan underscore their determination to double their efforts toward further promotion of the bilateral relations, especially in the economic sector.

Tehran says Iranian diplomat jailed in Belgium to be freed soon

Spokesman for Iran’s Judiciary Massoud Setayeshi has stated that an Iranian diplomat who has been imprisoned in Belgium will soon be released in a prisoner swap. It comes after the two sides finalized a swap deal over a Belgian spy.

Iran FM praises Oman policy, says foreigners disruptive of security

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian praised Oman's policy of consolidating and strengthening relations between the two countries, saying the presence of the foreign forces in the region is costly and disruptive to the regional security.

Minister: Iran and Saudi Arabia resume trade ties

Iran’s minister of industry, mines and trade says Tehran and Riyadh have started their trade ties after their recent agreement to normalize relations, adding the two neighbors have kicked off trade exchanges.

Kazakh prime minister to visit Tehran on Wednesday 

Kazakhstan’s prime minister Ali Kahn Ismailov is going to visit Tehran on Wednesday for talks with Iranian officials over a range of bilateral and regional issues.

High-ranking Russian delegation to visit Iran, discuss economic, energy ties

An Iranian deputy oil minister says a high-ranking Russian delegation will visit Iran to discuss bilateral economic and energy ties.

Russian ambassador: Tehran, Moscow working on long-term inclusive cooperation agreement

Russia’s ambassador to Tehran says Iran and Russia are working on a long-term agreement that covers all aspects of cooperation between the two countries.

Iran says US seeks to sow discord among regional countries, sell weapons

The spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry says the recent comments by the US Secretary of State about Washington’s attempts to disrupt Iran’s military programs are made with the purpose of keeping up the marketing of American weapons.

Iran agrees creation of interest section in Albania through Turkey

The Islamic Republic of Iran has agreed to the creation of its interest section in Albania through Turkey.

Iran Leader: Israel losing deterrent power increasingly thanks to Palestinian resistance

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has reiterated that the decline of Israel is gaining more speed each day, and that the Zionist regime is “obviously” losing its deterrent power thanks to the Palestinian nation’s firm resistance.

Iran FM says Saudi technical team visit to Tehran, Mashhad good

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian described the outcome of the Saudi technical team’s trip to Iran for the reopening of the country’s embassy and consulate general as good.

Iranian president says regional progress possible through interaction

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has renewed his call for unity among Muslim nations in order to stop the Zionist regime’s crimes against Palestinians.

Iran’s Raisi says mere condemnations of Israel not enough

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says it is not enough for Islamic countries to merely condemn Israel and its atrocities against the Palestinian people.

Iran condemns G7 statement, reaffirms cooperation with IAEA, voices opposition to Ukraine war

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the accusations made in a statement of the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven against the Islamic Republic of Iran as baseless and meddlesome.

Iranian president urges unity among Muslim nations to deter Zionist regime’s aggressions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has held a telephone conversation with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said over different issues including the Zionist regime’s aggression and its heinous crimes against Palestinians.

Iranian president calls for Muslim unity against Israel

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has said it is necessary for Muslim countries to act in concert to support the Palestinian cause and condemn the acts of aggression by the Zionist regime, especially its brutal crackdown on fasting Palestinians in al-Aqsa.

Foreign ministry spokesman: Iran, Saudi Arabia working to re-open diplomatic missions by May 9

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Iran and Saudi Arabia are pushing to implement their agreements on re-opening of embassies and that the missions will begin operation no later than May 9.

Iran foreign ministry: Tehran, Riyadh to reopen embassies by May 9

Iran’s foreign ministry says Tehran and Riyadh will re-open their embassies by May 9.

Iranian president urges all Muslim countries to defend Palestinian people against Israel’s crimes

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said all Muslim countries share the view that the oppressed people of Palestine must be supported.

Beijing’s envoy: Iran oil sales to China on track despite sanctions

The Chinese ambassador to Tehran says the sales of Iranian oil to China is on track “without any problem,” despite the harsh US sanctions in place against the Islamic Republic’s energy sector.

Iranian president plans to visit Latin America; date to be determined

Iran’s ambassador to Venezuela says President Ebrahim Raisi plans to make a visit to Latin America, including Venezuela, with the exact date yet to be determined.

Iran “worried” about Sudan situation

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has expressed concern over the fresh developments and unrest in Sudan.

Iranian President Raisi invited to UAE for intl. climate confab later this year: Diplomat

A senior Iranian diplomat says President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to join an international climate change conference later this year, amid growing relations between Tehran and Persian Gulf neighbors.

Iran’s Raisi calls for Muslim unity against Israel

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called for unity among Muslim countries against Israel, amid a surge in Israeli violence against Palestinian people.

Spox: Report on Iran talks with China, Russia to buy ‘missile fuel’ meant to prolong Ukraine war

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says recent Western media reports about Iran’s “secret talks” with Russia and China to buy certain materials for military purposes serve the goal of prolonging the Ukraine war.

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