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Iran Sympathizes with Mexico over Deadly Earthquake

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has voiced regret over the recent earthquake in Mexico, which has killed and wounded hundreds of people.

Iran President to Leave Tehran for New York on Sunday

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will depart for the US city of New York on Sunday to attend the United Nations General Assembly due to be held in coming days.

Iran Decries US Searches of Russian Diplomatic Buildings

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned the US move to conduct searches at Russian diplomatic buildings.

Iran Sympathizes with US over Deadly Harvey Storm

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed regret over the damages and losses caused by the recent storm and flooding that hit parts of the United States, leaving tens of Americans dead and missing.

‘US Can’t Afford Costs of Fresh War in Afghanistan’

A senior Iranian lawmaker says America’s military buildup in Afghanistan will stoke tensions and disputes inside the United States as the country cannot afford to pay the costs of a new war.

Iran, Chile Discuss Expansion of Reciprocal Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Guido Girardi, the vice speaker of the Chilean Senate, have discussed promotion of ties in different areas, particularly science and technology, tourism and culture.

Uber Picks Iranian-American Entrepreneur as New CEO

Dara Khosrowshahi, the Tehran-born CEO of Expedia Inc., has been picked as the new chief executive of the embattled ride-hailing startup Uber.

‘Trump Seeks to Cover Costs of Afghan War with Islamabad, Kabul’s Wealth’

A senior Iranian lawmaker says US President Donald Trump wants to meet the expenses of war in Afghanistan with Islamabad’s wealth and Kabul’s mineral resources.

‘White House Resignations Sign of Trump’s Indecision’

The dismissal or resignations of White House staff members indicate US President Donald Trump's flip-flop political approach.

Trump Quick to Insult Islam, Hesitant to Condemn Racist Terror: Iran

Iranian foreign minister has lashed out at US President Donald Trump for his immediate insults to Islam after the Barcelona attack, while he had kept silent on racist terrorism in his country.

Iran Urges US to Be Realistic about Nuclear Deal

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed the anti-Tehran remarks made by his American counterpart Heather Nauert, advising the US administration to be realistic about Iran's role in the Middle East and the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

US Annual Report on Religious Freedom ‘Unrealistic, Baseless’: Iran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected the anti-Iran allegations raised in the US annual International Religious Freedom Report, describing it as an ‘unrealistic, baseless, and biased’ report prepared to achieve certain political goals.

Iran Condemns Trump’s Provocative Remarks on Venezuela

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced the recent interventionist and provocative remarks made by US President Donald Trump about Venezuela's internal developments.

Facebook Co-Founder Cherishing US Presidency: Report

There are indications that a Facebook co-founder could be aspiring to become the next US president.

US Threat Opportunity for Iran, Venezuela to Boost Ties

Venezuelan Minister of Planning Ricardo José Menéndez Prieto says the US pressure on Iran and Venezuela should be used as an opportunity to expand Tehran-Caracas bilateral ties.

Iran, Ecuador Call for Expansion of Mutual Cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Cesar Navas, the Interior Minister of Ecuador and also the special envoy of the country’s president, have explored avenues for promoting Tehran-Quito bilateral ties.

Iran Condemns Trump’s Signing of New Sanctions Law

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced the US president’s move to sign a bill on new anti-Iran sanctions, saying the country reserves the right to respond to Washington’s measures against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Hopes Venezuela Vote Would Restore Peace

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has voiced Tehran’s support for democratic processes in Venezuela, saying the Islamic Republic hopes that the recent election would prepare the grounds for national reconciliation in the South American state.

Trump in a Hurry to Scrap Iran Nuclear Deal: Analyst

A political analyst says the US president seems to be in a rush to tear apart the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers without taking into account the political fallout from such a move.

US Moving towards Int’l Isolation: Analyst

A political commentator says the US hostility towards Russia and North Korea, which is also affecting China, will gradually reduce the number of Washington’s friends in the international arena.

Iran Dismisses White House Statement on Prisoners

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected the recent ‘unacceptable’ statement issued by the White House on the release of US prisoners in Iran, describing it as an example of interference in the Islamic Republic’s internal affairs.

Iran Rejects Reports on FM Zarif’s Meeting with Tillerson

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the 'biased' reports that claimed Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had been ordered to meet his US counterpart in his recent visit to New York.

Trump’s Travel Ban against Int’l Freedom Principles: WTO

The international tourism organisation chief says Trump’s travel ban runs counter to the international principles of freedom.

US Tests Laser Weapons System in Persian Gulf

The US Navy has reportedly tested the Laser Weapons System (LaWS), which can move at the speed of light.

‘US Must Talk to Iranians with Language of Respect’

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has slammed Trump’s recent anti-Iran remarks, saying the US must speak to Iranian people with the language of respect.

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