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Boosting Trade Ties with Iran, Top Priority for Bulgaria: President

Sofia gives great priority to expanding its trade relations with Tehran, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said, describing Iran as a “very important” country in the Middle East.

Vetoed UN Resolution Another Defeat for US: Iran’s Araqchi

A senior Iranian diplomat says Russia's vote against a United Nations draft resolution aimed at pressuring Iran over alleged missiles provision to Yemeni forces represented another setback for the United States.

UNSC’s Anti-Iran Resolution ‘Ugly Show’ to Support Saudis: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister has denounced certain member states of the UN Security Council for voting for an anti-Iran resolution that threatened the world body’s reputation.

Iran President Hails Gen. Soleimani for Standing Up to ISIS Terrorists

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has lauded IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani for helping Iraq and Syria in their campaign against terrorists.

Iran FM’s European Tour Takes Him to Bulgaria

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia on the second leg of his tour of the Balkans and Eastern Europe.

Iran Rejects Report about ‘Successor Deal’ to JCPOA

Spokesman for the Iranian government Mohammad-Baqer Nobakht has dismissed the claims about the EU-US cooperation on revising the Iran nuclear deal, saying that Tehran will never accept any ‘successor’ to the accord.

Iran, Germany Discuss Resolution of Consular Issues

Iranian and German officials have held a meeting in Tehran to confer on a range of consular issues, including the facilitation of visa issuance for the two states’ nationals.

Iran Slams US, UK’s ‘Unconstructive’ Approaches at UNSC

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at the US and the UK for adopting ‘unconstructive’ approaches at the United Nation Security Council particularly over the past three years.

“Zarif’s Trip Turning Point in Iran’s Ties with Eastern Europe”

A senior Iranian official says Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s ongoing tour of Eastern Europe and the Balkans is a watershed in Tehran’s relations with those countries.

Serbia Ready to Enhance Parliamentary, Trade Ties with Iran

Serbian Minister of Trade, Tourism and Communications Rasim Ljaji and President of the country’s National Assembly Maja Gojković, in separate meetings with Iran’s foreign minister, have called for promotion of ties with Tehran.

Russia Vetoes UK-Drafted Anti-Iran Resolution at UNSC

A UK-drafted resolution aimed at pressuring Iran over alleged weapons supplies to Yemeni fighters has failed at the UN Security Council.       

Iran FM, Serbia PM Discuss Bilateral Ties in Belgrade

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Serbia's Prime Minister Ana Brnabić as part of his meetings with the country’s officials in Belgrade.

Belgium Calls for Promotion of Health Cooperation with Iran

Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi and his Belgian counterpart Maggie Celine Louise De Block have discussed expansion of bilateral health ties in Brussels.

Iran to Hold International “Israel Hourglass” Festival

The first edition of International Hourglass Festival, dedicated to anti-Israel art and media productions, will be held in the Iranian capital Tehran in April.

Leader’s Aide Rules Out Iraq’s Mediation in Iran-US Ties

A top aide to Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says there is no room for any mediating role for any state including Iraq on relations between Iran and the US.

Iran, Serbia FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties in Belgrade

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Serbian counterpart Ivica Dačić have discussed issues of mutual interest in the Serbian capital of Belgrade.

“Belgrade Sees No Limit to Expansion of Ties with Tehran”

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, in a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Belgrade, has stressed that his country has no limitations in expanding relations with the Islamic Republic.

FM Zarif in Belgrade to Expand Iran-Serbia Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is in Serbia to boost the Islamic Republic’s ties with the Eastern European country.

Iran Calls for Muslims’ Serious Action against US Embassy Relocation

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has called on the Muslim world to show a strong and serious reaction to the US decision to relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds, the eternal capital of Palestine.

Iranian Military, Police Officials in Pakistan for Talks

Two senior military and police commanders of Iran have travelled to Islamabad to hold negotiations with Pakistani counterparts and officials.

Iran’s Rouhani Congratulates South Africa’s New President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as South Africa’s new president.

Iran FM to Depart for Balkans, Eastern Europe Monday

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran on February 26 to start a tour of several countries in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

Iran, Syria to Remain Committed to 30-Day Ceasefire: Top General

Iran’s highest-ranking military commander says both Tehran and Damascus will adhere to the ceasefire resolution, but parts of the suburbs of Damascus controlled by the terrorists are not subject to the ceasefire.

“Iran Needs to Leave Nuclear Deal, Change Strategic Policies”

A senior IRGC commander has called on Iranian officials to withdraw the country from the nuclear deal given the other parties’ failure to meet their obligations.

“Iran Should React More Strongly to Netanyahu’s Threats”

Analysts believe Iran needs to show stronger reaction to the Israeli premier’s threats against the Islamic Republic.

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