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Iran, Russia against Foreign Interference in Region: Russian Analyst

Former Deputy Head of Russia’s State Duma Sergey Baburin has described as fruitful a recent visit to Moscow by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian.

Capacity of Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant to be tripled

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raeisi says the electricity production capacity of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant will be tripled.

Envoy: Reports about closure of Iran-Turkey border crossings baseless

Iran’s consulate general in Erzurum، Turkey has dismissed reports about the closure of Iran-Turkey border crossings and the banning of the entry of the two sides’ trucks as totally baseless.

Iran FM: Agreements reached with Saudi Arabia on some issues

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said negotiations between the Islamic Republic and Saudi Arabia are on the right path and the two sides need more talks.

UN chief welcomes Saudi-Iran talks

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has welcomed negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. He said he was ready to help at any time, according to a press conference held by the Secretary-General’s spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric at the permanent UN headquarters in New York.

Nasrsallah hails Iran as a sincere ally

The leader of Lebanese resistance movement of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, has praised Iran as a sincere ally in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amiradollahian in Beirut.

Kremlin: Putin-Raisi could meet by year’s end

The Kremlin has opened the door to a potential summit between Presidents of Russia and Iran, Vladimir Putin and Ebrahim Raisi. Moscow has suggested it could happen by the end of the year.

Iranian FM says Tehran ready to supply Lebanon with oil and gas

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is ready to supply Lebanon with its oil and gas needs based on international law.

Iranian FM: US messages not credible for Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said if the other parties to the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, are serious in returning to full compliance with the agreement, Iran is also ready to do the same.

Iran FM, Lebanon president discuss Zionist threats, bilateral cooperation

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has met with Lebanese President Michel Aoun as first part of his discussions in Lebanon.

IRGC’s Navy holds drill in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy has released footage of a military drill that proves its interception capability and dominance over US and other foreign forces in the Persian Gulf.

Blinken says time running out to revive Iran nuclear deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has once again warned time was running out to restore the Iran nuclear deal. Tehran has stressed it's ready to restart talks to save the landmark agreement, but not under Washington pressure.

Iran UN envoy: Tehran will stick to JCPOA if others do

Iran’s envoy to the UN has said the Islamic Republic of Iran is committed to the nuclear deal, or JCPOA, provided that the other signatories follow through on their obligations under the agreement.

Iranian FM: Tehran will never hesitate to help Lebanon

Upon his arrival at Beirut airport, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian congratulated the formation of a new government in Lebanon and said that Tehran would never hesitate to help Beirut if requested. He added, "We are absolutely confident that Lebanon will be able to overcome all the difficulties it is experiencing, just as the friendly and brotherly people of Lebanon have so far overcome all the difficult stages they have gone through."

IRGC dismisses Israeli Army chief’s threat as nonsense

The second-in-command of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has dismissed recent threats by an Israeli Army's general against Iran.

Iranian, Russian FM’s outline results of talks in Moscow

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have outlined the results of their talks at a joint news briefing after their meeting in Moscow.

Russia urges US to lift “illegal restrictions” on Iran, its partners

The world is waiting for the United States to return to the Iran nuclear deal and to remove the "illegal restrictions” against Tehran and its trading partners, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday. Moscow’s top diplomat added Iran is ready for the resumption of nuclear negotiations in Austria’s capital Vienna.

Leader advisor: Iran to Target Hostile Groups Outside Borders

A top aide to the leader of Islamic Revolution has warned anti-Iran groupings that they will be targeted even outside the country’s borders.

Lavrov, Blinken discuss reviving Iran nuclear deal

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov held a phone conversation with US secretary of state Antony Blinken on Wednesday. During the talks, the top diplomats discussed prospect of restoring the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran’s UN envoy slams sanctions as an “act of terrorism”

Iran’s envoy to the UN has condemned all forms of terrorism including economic and pharmaceutical terrorism and unilateral sanctions.

Iran FM Urges Russia’s Vigilance against Possible Border Changes in Region

Iran’s foreign minister has called on Russia to be vigilant against any possible change in the borders in the region.

Iran, Armenia agree to keep Caucasus corridor open

Iran’s deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development ‌Khairullah Khademi says he held successful talks with Armenian officials, including Armenia’s Minister of Infrastructure and his deputies, to solve the problem of transit vehicles in the Goris area in Armenia.

Taliban says not to allow Daesh to attack Iran from

The deputy governor of Afghanistan’s Herat province has said the Taliban will not let the Daesh terrorist group to use Afghan soil for attacks against Iran.

Kharrazi: Azerbaijan Republic can’t buy security from foreign forces

Chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi has warned the Republic of Azerbaijan to be under no illusion about relying on foreign forces for security.

Armenia’s top security official holds discussions with Iranian envoy

Armenia's National Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan has discussed bilateral ties and the latest regional developments with Iran's Ambassador to Yerevan Abbas Badakhshan Zohuri.

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