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Iran Congratulates Sri Lanka on Independence Day

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Sri Lankan counterpart on the anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Envoy Asks Iran to Avoid Inessential Restriction on Chinese Travelers

China's Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua has called on the Islamic Republic not to place unnecessary restrictions on the Chinese passengers and avoid going over the limits set by the World Health Organization in the wake of outbreak of a novel coronavirus.

Iran Calls Off Chinese New Year Celebrations over Coronavirus Threat

Fears over the possible spread of the coronavirus has cancelled New Year celebrations by Chinese nationals in Iran.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Afghan Peace Process

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan Tadamichi Yamamoto have discussed the latest situation in Afghanistan at a meeting in Tehran.

Iran Congratulates India on Republic Day

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has extended his congratulations on India’s Republic Day through separate messages to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Iran President Hopes for Closer Ties with Vietnam

In a congratulatory message on the Tet Holiday, which marks the beginning of the Vietnamese New Year, President Hassan Rouhani has expressed hope for the expansion of relations with the Southeast Asian nation.

Iran Lauds China’s Fight against Coronavirus

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif las hailed China for its timely and decisive action in fighting a new strain of coronavirus, and wished the Chinese people a healthy and peaceful new year.

Tehran Blasts Seoul for Misnaming, Militarizing Persian Gulf

Tehran has censured South Korea for misnaming the Persian Gulf and sending a military mission to the waters south of Iran under pressure from the United States.

Iranian Football Clubs to Withdraw from AFC Champions League

Four Iranian football clubs have vowed to withdraw from the AFC Champions League if the AFC does not take back its "politically-motivated" decision to ban them from hosting their rivals in Iran.

FM Zarif Addresses Indian Industrialists in Mumbai

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, along with the Industry and Mines Minister of Maharashtra State, attended a gathering of Indian industrialists in Mumbai.

FM Zarif Meets Iranian, Indian Entrepreneurs in Mumbai

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a meeting with over 200 Iranian and Indian businesspeople, merchants, and entrepreneurs upon arrival in Mumbai.

Iran FM, Indian PM Discuss Business Cooperation

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Tehran, Kabul Discuss Afghan Peace Process

Afghanistan's National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the Indian capital of New Delhi.

FM Zarif in India to Attend Raisina Dialogue 2020

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to India to attend the Raisina Dialogue conference.

Iranian, Pakistani FMs Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Tehran.

Pakistani FM to Visit Iran Sunday: Spokesman

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Pakistani foreign minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, will visit Tehran on Sunday.

Iranian, Japanese DMs Discuss US Presence in Region

Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has called for an immediate end to the presence of American forces in the region.

Iranian, Chinese Foreign Ministers Meet in Beijing

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has started the first round of talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi upon arrival in Beijing.

Iran Dismisses Media Fuss over Australian Woman Inmate

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has shrugged off the media hype over the imprisonment of Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert in Iran.

UNGA Condemns Myanmar’s Abuse of Rohingya Muslims

The UN General Assembly has, in a resolution, strongly condemned Myanmar’s human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities, including arbitrary arrests, torture, rape and deaths in detention.

Iran Expresses Regret over Kazakhstan Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over the crash of a passenger plane in Kazakhstan, which left dozens of Kazakh citizens dead and wounded.

Iran Congratulates Uzbekistan on Successful Elections

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has congratulated the Uzbek nation and government over the parliamentary elections successfully held in the country.

Iran Says Won’t Forget Friends of Its Tough Times

Iran says it will never forget such friends as Russia and China who stood by the country during the tough times of sanctions and international pressures.

US Will Have to End Maximum Pressure on Iran: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Washington will have to terminate the policy of maximum pressure on Tehran sooner or later, even before its 2020 presidential election.

Iran, India Hold Joint Economic Commission Meeting

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of India held the 19th meeting of their Joint Commission of Economic Cooperation in Tehran on Sunday, December 22.

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