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Iran Condoles with Afghan Gov’t, People over Deadly Attacks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the “heinous” bomb attacks in the Afghan capital of Kabul, which killed more than 20 civilians.

Iran, Kazakhstan Agree to Ease Visa Requirements

Iran and Kazakhstan have agreed to ease their visa requirements following a meeting of the two sides’ foreign ministry officials.

Iran Condoles with Vietnam over Deadly Flooding, Landslides

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed condolences with the Vietnamese government and people following the recent flooding and landslide in that country, which left dozens dead or missing and left behind massive material damage.

Iran-Afghanistan Railway to Open in Coming Days: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has unveiled plans for the opening of a long-awaited railway linking Iran’s Khaf to Afghanistan’s Herat, saying the new route would promote trade cooperation between the two neighbours.

Iran Vows Support for Taliban Presence in Afghan Political Structure

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed Tehran’s support for the participation of Taliban in Afghanistan’s political structure.

Iran Condemns Terror Attacks on Pakistani Security Forces

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has denounced the terrorist attacks carried out against Pakistani military forces in the past two days in the country’s Ormara and North Waziristan districts.

Iran Urges Japan to Prevent US from Blocking Its Assets

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Iran’s Zarif Hails Fruitful Talks in China Trip

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed satisfaction with the “fruitful” negotiations held with his Chinese counterpart on a range of bilateral and international issues.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif Arrives in China’s Yunnan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who has travelled to China at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, arrived in the southern province of Yunnan.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif to Visit China Friday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will travel to China on Friday for talks with his Chinese counterpart, the Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said.

Rouhani Congratulates Beijing on China’s National Day

The Iranian president has congratulated the People’s Republic of China on the anniversary of its establishment.

Iranian, Japanese Diplomats Discuss Syria Developments

Diplomats from Iran and Japan have discussed the latest developments in Syria, with both supporting the political settlement of conflicts and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Arab country.

Iran Envoy for Afghanistan Holds Talks with German, Uzbek Counterparts

Iran's special envoy for Afghanistan, Mohammad-Ebrahim Taherian, has held separate phone talks with the Uzbek president's special envoy as well as Germany's envoy for Afghanistan.

Iran Sees ‘Bright Prospect’ for Strategic Cooperation with China: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister has envisaged a bright prospect for broader strategic and comprehensive cooperation between Tehran and Beijing.

Rouhani Says Confident Iran’s Ties with Turkmenistan Will Develop

President Hassan Rouhani has expressed confidence that Tehran’s relations with Ashgabat would continue to grow in various fields considering the two neighbours’ commonalities.

Iran Summons Tajik Envoy to Protest Baseless Accusations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned the ambassador of Tajikistan to express Tehran’s strong protest at the baseless accusations levelled against Iran in a so-called documentary broadcast by Tajikistan’s state TV.

Iran Rejects US Envoy’s Comments on Its Role in Afghanistan

The Iranian foreign minister's special envoy for Afghanistan has slammed his American counterpart’s “untrue and irresponsible” remarks on the Islamic Republic’s role in Afghanistan.

CICA States Must Join Hands against COVID-19 Pandemic: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) member states to join hands and share their expertise to fight common challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran to Buy COVID-19 Vaccine from India: Health Minister

Iran’s health minister says an Indian company is to sell the coronavirus vaccine to the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s President Congratulates Suga on Appointment as Japan’s PM

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Yoshihide Suga on his election as Japan's new prime minister, expressing hope for the expansion of friendly ties between Tehran and Tokyo in all fields.

Iranian, Afghan Top Diplomats Discuss Peace Process

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and caretaker of the Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan Mohammad Hanif Atmar have discussed a range of issues, particularly the Afghan peace process, in a Tuesday phone call.

Trump Administration Doesn’t Care about Afghan People: Iran

Spokesman for the Iranian government Ali Rabiei says the US administration does not care about the people of Afghanistan and the country’s future, and is just seeking to reach a deal it can sell American people in the November elections.

Iran Welcomes Beginning of Intra-Afghan Talks in Doha

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has, in a statement on Saturday, welcomed the beginning of negotiations between the Kabul government, Afghan political groups and the Taliban in the Qatari capital of Doha.

Iran Calls for More Energy Cooperation with Afghanistan

Iran’s Energy Minister says all-out economic relations between Iran and Afghanistan must be developed, especially in the energy sector.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Afghan VP’s Convoy

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the Wednesday terrorist attack against the Afghan vice-president's convoy, which killed at least 10 civilians and injured 15 others.

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