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Iran’s Regional Influence Result of Making Right Choices: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic’s growing influence in the region is because it has refused to support terrorist groups and made right choices.

Iran Denies Reports It Refused to Issue Flight Permit for Bulgarian Plane

Iran has dismissed media reports that it refused to issue a permit for a plane carrying the Bulgarian Prime Minister to pass through the Islamic Republic’s airspace.

Iran Dismisses US VP’s ‘Baseless’ Accusations

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected US Vice-President Mike Pence’s anti-Iran remarks, saying that repeating ‘baseless’ accusations against the Islamic Republic will end up in failure.

Iran’s Parliament Supports Boosting Economic Ties with Italy

An Iranian lawmaker says Parliament's support for private sector activities in the domestic and international arena can be a significant point for the development of Iran-Italy relations.

Iran Deeply Concerned over Sheikh Qassim’s Health

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qasseimi has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating health condition of Bahrain’s top Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim.

Iran Condemns US for Killing Iranian-American Citizen

Iran’s High Council of Human Rights has strongly denounced the killing of an Iranian-American national by the US police forces, and called on the US government to provide a convincing response.

Iran FM Zarif to Visit Italy, Azerbaijan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will pay official visits to the Italian capital of Rome and Azerbaijani capital of Baku later this week.

Iran Unveils Range of Newly-Developed Naval Equipment

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy has unveiled a range of newly-developed equipment, including prominently the Middle East’s biggest training warship and indigenous torpedo fuel.

Israel’s Plots to Sideline Palestinian Cause Will Fail: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi says the Zionists’ plots to consign the Palestinian cause to oblivion will definitely end up in failure.

Riyadh Dismayed at Own Failures in Mideast, Seeking Cover-up: Iran

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Saudi Arabia is disgruntled over its failures in the Middle East and seeks to cover them up.

Iran FM, Armenia President Meet in Yerevan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan following his meetings with the country's high-ranking officials in the Armenian capital of Yerevan.

Iran Leader Urges Navy to Maintain Presence in High Seas

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Iranian naval forces to continue their strong presence in international waters.

Iran Navy Attending Massive Maritime Drills in Bangladesh

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium Multilateral Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise-2017 (IMMSAREX-17) started in the Bay of Bengal on Monday and the Iranian Navy’s 49th flotilla of warships is among those taking part in the drills.

Iranian, Armenian FMs Discuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Armenian counterpart Eduard Nalbandyan have discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Yerevan.

Iran FM to Visit Armenia on Tuesday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Tuesday at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation.

Iran, Turkey, Qatar Sign Trilateral Trade Deal in Tehran

Iran, Turkey and Qatar have signed a trilateral agreement aimed at boosting trade with Doha amid a Saudi-led blockade on the Persian Gulf sheikhdom.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Joint Fight against Terror

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan Mohammad Mohaqiq have discussed issues of mutual interest in the Iranian capital.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Presidents to Meet Once in Every 15 Days

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says the presidents of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have decided to meet each other once in every 15 days or a month.

“EU Must Take Tougher Stances on MKO Terrorists”

The EU is expected to adopt a decisive stance on members of the anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), Iran’s interior minister stressed, referring to remnants of the notorious group living in Europe as “dangerous terrorists” with blood of Iranians on their hands.

Popular Forces in Iraq, Lebanon Inspired by Iran’s Basij: IRGC Chief

The IRGC Chief-Commander has hailed the role played by popular forces in the recent regional victories against terrorists, saying armed resistance cells are being established across the Middle East under the inspiration of Iran’s Basij.

Iran Vows to Boost Range of Missiles If Europe Turns into Threat

An Iranian top commander has warned that the Islamic Republic will increase the range of its missiles to more than 2,000 km if it finds Europe has turned into a threat to the country.

Iran First VP, Bolivia President Discuss Promotion of Technology Ties

Top Iranian and Bolivian officials discussed plans for interaction in diverse technological and industrial projects, particularly in nanotechnology.

Iran Rejects US Accusation of Breaching UNSC Resolutions on Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the US accusation that Tehran violated the UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen, describing the allegations as ‘politically-motivated’.

Iran Ready to Help Reconstruct Syria: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will continue to stand by the Syrian nation and government in their fight against terrorism and is ready to actively participle in the reconstruction projects in the war-torn country.

Iran’s Zarif, EP Diplomat Discuss Expansion of Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Head of European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Iran (D-IR), Janusz Lewandowski, have exchanged views on issues of mutual interests in a meeting in Tehran.

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