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Iran Sympathizes with Turkey over Tragic Earthquake

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a message to his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu, expressed deep sympathy over the tragic earthquake that struck Turkey's Izmir.

Iran Strongly Condemns Nice Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly denounced a terrorist attack in the French city of Nice, but at the same time warned about “ugly provocations” that breed more radicalism.

Iran’s Initiative for Karabakh Dispute Opens Way to Peace: Diplomat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says an initiative developed by Tehran for the settlement of the conflict between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region would pave the way for peace.

Rouhani Congratulates Erdogan on Turkey’s National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the National Day of the Republic of Turkey.

Iran’s Envoy Discusses Karabakh Conflict with Kremlin Officials

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has kicked off negotiations in the Russian capital, Moscow, to promote Tehran initiative aimed at resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Some Regional Leaders Dividing Muslim World: Iran’s Qalibaf

The Iranian parliament speaker says a handful of Islamic heads of state have set the precedent of sowing discord in the Muslim world by turning their back on the principle of unity among Muslims.

Trump’s Re-Election Could Up Odds of War with Iran: Ex-Diplomat

A former Iranian diplomat believes if US President Donald Trump remains in the White House, his hawkish associates will try their best to wage a war between the United States and Iran.

Iran’s Envoy Meets Azeri President in Baku Before Visiting Moscow

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs has sat down with the Azerbaijan Republic’s President Ilham Aliyev in the Azeri capital, Baku.

Ayatollah Khamenei Raps French President’s Insult to Prophet of Islam

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has denounced the president of France’s “stupid” support for disrespect for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as an insult to the reason of the French voters who elected Macron.

Insult to Prophet of Islam Far from Political Maturity: Iran

Chief of Staff of the Iranian President has denounced the French insults to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a measure lacking in political maturity and rationalism.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Contracts COVID-19

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has been diagnosed with the coronavirus infection.

Rouhani Scolds Macron, Praises Muslim World for Its Decisive Reaction

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron for his anti-Islam stances, and praised the Muslim world for its “decisive and timely” reaction to the European leader’s insult.

Iran Condemns Assassination of Yemeni Minister of Youth

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the assassination of senior Yemeni official Hassan Muhammad Zaid.

Iran Once Again Rejects Claims of Meddling in US Elections

Iran’s government spokesman has once again rejected allegations that it is interfering in the United States’ presidential election.

New US Sanctions Not to Affect Iran’s Activities: Spokesman

The Iranian government spokesman says the country regards the United States’ new sanctions as an unfair move, yet they will have no bearing on Iran’s activities.

Iran Condemns Terror Attack on Pakistani School

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned a deadly terrorist attack on a school in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, which killed and injured a number of citizens, including children.

Iran’s Araqchi to Visit Baku, Yerevan, Ankara, Moscow to Discuss Karabakh

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi is to set off on a regional tour, as Iran’s special envoy, to promote Tehran’s initiative to settle the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis and the clashes between the Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia.

Iran Says It’s Time for US Gov’t to Set Aside Obstinacy

The Iranian government spokesman says the United States’ so-called “maximum-pressure” policy has failed, and now the time is ripe for the US government to stop its arrogance.

Iran Summons French Envoy over Macron’s Anti-Islam Stances

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the French charge d'affaires to Tehran in protest at Paris authorities’ insistence on adopting anti-Islam stances.

Macron’s ‘Abuse of Speech Freedom’ to Fuel Extremism, Zarif Warns

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned French President Emmanuel Macron about the consequences of his anti-Islam stances.

France Must Stop ‘Dangerous Game’ of Insulting Prophet Muhammad: Iran

A senior Iranian military commander has condemned the anti-Islam stances adopted by French President Emmanuel Macron, warning the French official against such a dangerous game.

Iran Urges UN to Stand Up against Unilateralism and War

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the United Nations, at its 75th birthday anniversary, to stand up against unilateralism and war.

Anti-Islamism Expediting Fall of US, Zionism: Iran’s IRGC

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has warned hegemonic powers to brace themselves for a proper response from the Muslim society after the French officials’ insulting remarks against the Prophet of Islam, saying such anti-Islamic moves would only speed up the collapse of the US and the Israeli regime.

Iran to Decide How to End Possible US-Waged War: Top General

A senior Iranian military commander has warned the United States against launching any possible war against Iran.

Macron’s Islamophobic Remarks Show He’s Politically Immature: Iran

Iran's top security official has lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron for his Islamophobic remarks, advising him to read history more and not pin his hopes on the US and Israeli support.

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