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Terrorism, Extremism Region’s Main Problems: Iran’s Deputy FM
Iran’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi described terrorism and extremism as the major issues facing the region.
Iran Raps Saudi’s “Intentional” Attack on Embassy in Yemen
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari on Thursday strongly denounced a rocket attack by the Saudi regime on the Iranian embassy in Yemen’s capital, stressing that the move was an “intentional” act by Riyadh that runs counter to international laws.
Iran, Kuwait diplomatic ties untouched: Envoy
Iranian ambassador in Kuwait has rejected media reports over reduction or severance of the diplomatic ties between Tehran and Kuwait.
President calls for punishment of Saudi Embassy attackers
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a letter to Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli-Larijani, called for punishment of those who attacked Saudi Embassy and Consulate in Tehran and Mashad.
Saudi Arabia needs to stop fueling tension in Mideast, Iran says
Zarif told a press conference with his Iraqi counterpart the Saudis have moved against measures taken by Iran to contribute to the restoration of peace and unity in the region.
PART THREE: On the Iran nuclear deal
A French Senator has rejected as “unconstructive” a possible breach of the Iran nuclear deal by its signatories, including the United States.
Iran denies reports of Kuwait downgrading ties
The Kuwaiti ambassador traveled to his country only for consultation, an informed source at Iran’s Foreign Ministry said.
Iran supports peace, stability in Afghanistan: Rouhani
Iran favors a secure, stable and united Afghanistan, President Rouhani told the visiting Chief Executive of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah.
Saudi Arabia is seeking confrontation with Iran
The Foreign Ministry spokesman has said that JCPOA and relations with regional and international powers are national issues which should be excluded from partisan and factional bickering.
IRGC’s second missile town unveiled
The IRGC has announced that it has set up big underground facilities in most cities which are safe from the enemy crosshairs and will be used if necessary.
Iran considers Afghanistan’s security its own: Leader
Ayatollah Khamenei said unity among various ethnic groups in Afghanistan is the most important solution to the problems the country is facing.
Cutting Iran ties can’t hide Saudi crime: President Rouhani
Criticism should not be responded to with beheading,” President Rouhani said at a meeting with the Danish foreign minister.
Diplomat: Severance of Iran Ties One More Saudi Mistake
Director General for Political and International Affairs at Iran’s foreign ministry Hamid Baeedinejad said the international political think tanks and even the allies of Riyadh affirm that the Saudi rulers’ problem with Iran is Tehran’s increasing power, which is a result of the Islamic Republic’s prudent policies in the region.
Jahangiri: Afghanistan’s security highly important for Iran
Iran's first vice-president has said that the security and stability of Afghanistan is highly important for the Islamic Republic.
New bans, defense restrictions sabotage JCPOA: Iran
Danish Foreign Minister Kristian Jensen said his country is determined to boost relations with Iran in all fields and added that the two countries have numerous grounds for economic and technical cooperation.
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Saudi Arabia severing Iran ties wrong policy: Larijani
Iran’s parliament speaker said, “Under the current circumstances, measures are unfortunately taken in the region which are detrimental to the Muslim Ummah and beneficial to the Zionists.”
UN envoy: Iran doing best to arrest attackers of Saudi Embassy
Iran's UN ambassador has expressed regret that some protesters entered the Saudi Embassy building in Tehran and caused some damage to it despite efforts by the law enforcement forces to prevent them from doing so.
Supreme Leader: Elections held in post-Islamic Revolution era all healthy
Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that elections held in the post-Islamic revolution era have all been healthy.
Iran, Denmark express willingness to expand ties
Speaking at a joint press conference with his Danish counterpart, Zarif said there are some who seek to escalate extremism and terrorism in the region.
President Rouhani visits disabled war veteran (PHOTOS)
The president said the patience of veterans such as Hossein Azadbakht serves as a lesson for members of the public and officials.
Saudi Arabia sees survival in escalating tensions: Iran
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said Saudi Arabia's severance of ties with Iran is part of Riyadh's efforts to divert attention from its domestic problems.
Official: Saudi Arabia can’t cover up mistake by cutting ties with Iran
Iran says that Saudi Arabia has fueled insecurity in the region by making strategic mistakes and adopting hasty and unwise policies which have led to the spread of terrorism and extremism.
Iran warns of extremism fallout in Mideast
The Iranian foreign minister also underscored the need for coordinated regional and international efforts to halt measures against religious groups.
President Rouhani: Saudi sectarianism behind execution of Sheikh Nimr
The Iranian nation will not allow disobedient groups and individuals inside the country to use this crime as a pretext to conduct illegal acts and cause disgrace for the establishment.
Iran, Saudi Arabia seem to avoid hasty decisions
Tehran’s reaction to the Saudi embassy incident in Tehran shows that Iran seeks to avoid a new crisis in the conflict-hit Middle East region.