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Iranian, Iraqi Presidents Agree on Enhanced Trade Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih have called for expansion of bilateral ties between the two neighbouring states in line with the interest of both nations.

Unlike Riyadh, Tehran Not after Tension in Region: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says unlike Riyadh, Tehran is not seeking tension with any neighbouring country, including Saudi Arabia.

Iran President in Iraq to Expand Mutual Trade to $20bn

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who is currently on a historic visit to Iraq, says Tehran and Baghdad can easily raise their mutual trade to 20 billion dollars a year.

Iran Condemns ‘Barbaric’ Saudi Air Raid on Yemeni Civilians

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned a recent Saudi-led airstrike on Yemeni citizens in Talan village of Kushar district in Yemen's northwestern province of Hajjah.

Gen. Soleimani Receives Iran’s Highest Military Order ‘Zulfaqar’

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has awarded IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani with the country’s highest military order “Zulfaqar”.

Iran Says Open to Any Initiative for Cooperation with Regional States

Tehran welcomes any initiative for dialogue and cooperation with regional countries, provided that they are not against any party, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

Iran Expresses Regret over Ethiopia Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the crash of an Ethiopian passenger plane, which claimed the lives of all its passengers and crew members.

Iran Says Waiting for Pakistan’s Decisive Action against Terrorists

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Islamabad to take a decisive action against the anti-Iran terrorists operating near the border of the two countries.

‘Chabahar Port Symbol of Iran-India Mutual Cooperation’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Chabahar Port in southeastern Iran, which is being developed by Indian investors, is a symbol of cooperation between Tehran and New Delhi.

No Power Capable of Dividing Iran, Iraq: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says no power in the world can cause rift between the two neighbouring nations of Iran and Iraq.

Baku Sees No Obstacle to Enhanced Ties with Tehran: FM

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has called for further expansion of mutual cooperation between Tehran and Baku, saying his country does not see any obstacle to promotion of relations with Iran.

Bahram Qassemi Appointed Iran’s New Ambassador to Paris

Iran’s Foreign Ministry named Bahram Qassemi as the country’s new ambassador to France.

Iran President Offers Congratulations to New Judiciary Chief Raisi

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Hojjatoleslam Ebrahim Raeisi on his appointment as the new Judiciary chief, expressing his readiness for mutual cooperation.

Iran, Iraq Enjoy Exemplary Relations: Rouhani

Iran’s president has hailed the amicable relations between Tehran and Baghdad, saying that the two countries’ ties can set an example to the whole region.

Iran, Azerbaijan Discuss Promotion of Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Azeri counterpart Eldar Mahmudov in Tehran.

US Doubles Trade with Iran but Bans Europe, Asia: Germany

While the US companies have doubled their trade volume with Iran, Washington continues to ban the European Union firms from doing business with the country, said a senior German official.

Iran Leader Appoints Ayatollah Raisi as New Judiciary Chief

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed veteran judicial official, Hojjatoleslam Ebrahim Raeisi, as new head of Iran’s Judiciary.

IRGC Chief Says US Losing Power on World Stage

Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says the United States’ power is being questioned today and the country has no leverage any more.

Iran Strongly Condemns Suicide Attack in Kabul

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a suicide attack on a gathering in the Afghan capital, Kabul, where some government officials were also present.

Iran Urges India, Pakistan to Settle Differences Peacefully

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on India and Pakistan to put an end to hostilities and resolve their dispute peacefully in a bid to avoid further violence.

Iran Raps Arab Quartet Committee’s ‘Invalid’Declaration

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has slammed the final declaration of the Arab Quartet Committee as invalid and unconstructive.

‘Mistrust of Europe Turns FATF into Highly Sensitive Issue in Iran’

A senior advisor to Iran’s Leader says the Iranian nation’s mistrust of Europeans has turned the issue of the Islamic Republic’s adoption of the standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) into a highly sensitive issue.

Syria Focus of Iran’s Talks with China, Russia, Germany in Tehran

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran's foreign minister in special political affairs, has held separate talks with delegations from China, Russia, and Germany in Tehran on the issue of Syria.

Iran President, Iraq Speaker Hold Friendly Meeting in Tehran

Iraq’s top parliamentarian holds talks with high-ranking Iranian officials on a wide range of issues, including ways to bolster bilateral relations, uproot terrorism and strengthen regional peace.

Iran FM, Iraq’s Parliament Speaker Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Iraq’s Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi who is on an official visit to Tehran at the head of a delegation.

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