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A Strong Iraq Can Play Constructive Role in Region: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate meetings with Seyyed Ammar al-Hakim, the head of the Iraqiun Coalition and National Wisdom Movement; Adel Abdul-Mahdi, the former Iraqi prime minister; and Nouri al-Maliki, the former Iraqi prime minister and the leader of the State of Law Coalition.

JCPOA Joint Commission Decides to Speed Up Process of Negotiations

Negotiators from Iran and the P4+1 group of countries wrapped up the first round of the JCPOA Joint Commission's fresh talks in Vienna on Tuesday.

Iran, Russia, China Say US Sanctions Must Be Lifted All at Once

The heads of the Iranian, Russian, and Chinese delegations, who are in Vienna for the fresh talks of the JCPOA Joint Commission, held a trilateral meeting on Tuesday to coordinate their stances ahead of the plenary meeting of the Commission.

Iran Elections 2021: Deputy Head of IRGC Quds Force to Run for President

Brigadier General Rostam Qassemi, a former oil minister and the current deputy head of the IRGC Quds Force for economic affairs, says he will run for president in Iran's June elections.

Zarif’s Leaked Audio Tape ‘Stolen’, Says Gov’t Spokesman

Iran says the dissident television network Iran International’s “stealing” of an audio file of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was a conspiracy to achieve its wicked objectives.

Tehran, Baghdad Stress Implementation of Previous Agreements

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting with Iraqi President Barham Salih in Baghdad.

Iran Urges Implementation of Iraq Legislation on Withdrawal of US Forces  

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Iraqi Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbusi as part of his meetings with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad.

Iran Respects Diversity of Religious, Ethnic Groups in Iraq: FM Zarif

Irannian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat down with Leader of the Legitimate Arabic Centre of Iraq Khamis al-Khanjar as well as a host of Sunni representatives of the Iraqi Parliament and other prominent Sunni figures.

PM Kadhimi Calls Iran ‘Strategic Partner’ of Iraq

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Baghdad to discuss issues of mutual interest with Iraqi officials, attended an Iftar banquet hosted by Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Monday evening.

Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Meet in Baghdad

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Baghdad on a two-day trip, met his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein to discuss the latest developments in bilateral relations and regional issues.

Iran Condoles with Indonesia over Deadly Submarine Incident

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh extended condolences to Indonesia over the deaths of several Indonesian Navy personnel who lost their lives after their submarine sank.

Iran Congratulates Tanzania on Union Day Anniversary

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to the Tanzanian nation and government on the African country’s Union Day anniversary.

Iran FM Arrives in Baghdad, Pays Homage to Soleimani, Abu Mahdi

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in the Iraqi capital for a two-day visit, paid tribute to former IRGC Quds Force Commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani and his Iraqi comrade Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis at the place where they had been killed in a US drone strike in January last year.

Iran FM, Qatari Emir Discuss Regional Cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Doha.

Iran, Qatar Discuss Diversifying Areas of Cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and discussed with him issues of mutual interest.

Prominent Reformist Politician Tajzadeh Says Will Run for President

Mostafa Tajzadeh, a senior Iranian reformist politician and a former political prisoner, says he will run for president in the June elections.

Iran’s Top General Warns of Measures to ‘Bring Israel to Its Senses’

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has warned that measures have been, and will be, taken by the Resistance Front to bring Israelis to their senses and not let their attacks go unanswered.

Iran Offers Condolences to Iraq over Deadly Hospital Fire

Iran has sympathised with Iraq over a deadly fire that hit Baghdad's Ibn Khatib Hospital and killed at least 82 people.

Iran Calls for End to Israeli Atrocities against Palestinians

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned the Zionist regime and Israeli settlers’ atrocities against residents of al-Quds, calling for an immediate end to their savage acts.

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit Qatar, Iraq on Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will travel to Qatar and Iraq on Sunday at the head of a delegation, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh.

Iran Backs UN’s Efforts to Settle Yemen Crisis in Peaceful Way

The Public Relations Department of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, denied the remarks recently made by Rostam Qassemi in an interview with Russia al-Youm regarding Iran's military assistance and the presence of Iranian military advisors in Yemen.

Iran Expresses Regret over Quetta Hotel Explosion

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed deep regret over the recent terrorist operation and bombing in the Serena Hotel of Quetta, Pakistan, which killed and wounded several ordinary Pakistani citizens.

Blast at Israeli Military Factory Possibly Intentional: Iranian Media

Israeli officials and media have announced that an explosion at an Israeli military facility and research centre in the city of Ramla in central occupied Palestine was due to an accident which happened to a satellite carrier.

Iran, Pakistan Stress Closer Cooperation on Different Fronts

Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat down with his counterpart from Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who is in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials.

Iran’s Rouhani Urges Closer Security Cooperation with Pakistan

The Iranian president has underlined the importance of ensuring peace and stability in the region through regional mechanisms and mutual cooperation.

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