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Iran FM Holds Talks with Turkish, Azeri Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Turkish and Azeri opposite numbers in the Azeri capital of Baku.

People Have Every Right to Criticize Gov’t: Iran President

Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani says people are entitled to criticize and raise questions about the performance of his administration.

“Muslims Should Boycott US-Made Goods in Support of Palestine”

An Iranian legislator has called on Muslim countries to counter Trump’s decision on Jerusalem al-Quds by boycotting American products and decreasing ties with Washington.

“Iran Has Nothing to Do with Yemen’s Missiles”

Iran has once again rejected claims that it is sending arms to Yemen, saying the weapons in Yemenis’ hands are the ones which have existed in garrisons since former governments were in power.

Iran, France to Hold Political Talks in Paris

The fourth round of political talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and France will be held in Paris on Wednesday, December 21.

Trump’s National Security Strategy to Lead World to Insecurity: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has rapped the US administration’s new National Security Strategy, saying that the document would undoubtedly lead the world towards more insecurity.

Iran, Azerbaijan Discuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties

During the Tuesday meeting, Zarif and Aliyev discussed ways to expand and deepen bilateral relations between Iran and Azerbaijan, and also exchanged views on...

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy to Protest US Claims on Missiles 

Iran's foreign ministry has summoned the Swiss ambassador to Tehran on Tuesday to protest against the baseless claims made by the US ambassador to the United Nations regarding Iran’s supply of missiles to Yemen.

Iran Parliament Okays $50bn in Financing for Next Year’s Budget Bill

Iranian parliamentarians have given the go-ahead to “financing” sources of income proposed by the government in next fiscal year’s budget bill.

FM Zarif Dismisses Claims about Iran’s Bid to Revive Persian Empire

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected accusations that Iran was in a quest to resurrect the Persian Empire, saying the accusations are in line with the Iranophobia project.

PUIC Rejects US Recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s Capital

The Parliamentary Union of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation Member States' (PUIC) Presidential Troika has wrapped up its meeting in Tehran by issuing a final statement in support of Palestine.

Iran Raps US Veto of UNSC Resolution on Trump’s Jerusalem Decision

Iran has lashed out at the US for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution regarding Trump’s recent decision on Jerusalem al-Quds, calling it a move against international peace and security that violates the rights of the Palestinian people.

FM Zarif to Attend Iran-Turkey-Azerbaijan Trilateral Meeting in Baku

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will depart for the Azerbaijani capital of Baku on Tuesday to take part in a trilateral meeting between Iran, Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Iran Vows to Continue Supporting Syria

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Republic of Iran will keep up its advisory assistance to the Syrian government until full elimination of terror threats gripping the Arab country, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said.

Saudis Dissatisfied with Iran-Oman Deal to Lift Visa: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says Saudi Arabia is dissatisfied with a deal between Iran and Oman to remove visa requirement as part of a plan to expand bilateral ties.

Iran Probing into Haley’s Claim about Yemeni Missile

Iran’s defence chief has urged that parts of the missile which the US claims was supplied by Iran to Yemen should be handed over to Tehran for further investigation.

Iran Condemns ISIS Terrorist Attack on Quetta Church

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a recent terrorist attack on a church in the city of Quetta in Pakistan, dismissing it as a merciless and blind act against innocent people.

Iran Strongly Condemns Saudi Attacks on Yemen

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has vehemently censured the recent Saudi airstrikes on the impoverished Yemeni people that have been launched using US-made weapons.

Iran Leader’s Aide Slams France for Turning into US “Pet”

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has lashed out at the French President for his anti-Iran stances, saying Emmanuel Macron follows the dictates of Washington.

Iran Congratulates Kazakhstan on Independence Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to his Kazakh counterpart on the anniversary of the Central Asian state’s Independence Day.

“Iranian Clergy, Seminaries Should Cut Dependence on State Budget”

An Iranian daily has called on Islamic seminaries and the clergy to wean themselves off government budget and meet their costs by turning to religious taxes.

Iran Ready to Promote Ties with Nakhchivan Republic

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Vasif Talibov, the chairman of the Supreme Assembly of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, have discussed expansion of bilateral relations in Tehran.

“Yemen Has Long Been Equipped with Soviet, N. Korean Missiles”

A spokesman for the IRGC has strongly condemned the recent anti-Iran accusations by the US envoy to the UN, saying the Yemeni missiles have nothing to do with Iran.

US Envoy to UN Has No Understanding of Military Affairs: Iran

A high-ranking military commander says the accusations raised by US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley about Iran’s supply of missiles to Yemen indicate she does not know anything about military and defence affairs.

Iran Inks Deal with Turkey on Countering Money Laundry

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – High-ranking officials from Iran and Turkey signed a roadmap for the development of cooperation between the two neighboring countries in various security fields, including efforts to boost border control and counter money laundering.

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