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Iran Berates Seoul for Refusing to Release Its Assets under US Pressure

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has criticized South Korea for being swayed by the United States when it comes to releasing Iran’s assets in the Asian country.

Iran Respects China’s New Law on Hong Kong Electoral System

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Tehran respects any decision made by China regarding the country’s national sovereignty, including its recent decision about Hong Kong election law.

Iranian, Japanese Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi had a telephone conversation on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

‘Iran-China Cooperation against COVID-19 Proves Significance of Strategic Ties’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has praised China for donating 250,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Iran, describing it as a new symbol of friendship between the two states.

Iran Welcomes India-Pakistan Joint Statement on Ceasefire

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has hailed the joint statement of India and Pakistan based on which the two sides have agreed to strictly adhere to the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir region.

Iran Says Reviewing Pakistani Media Reports about Border Clashes

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the country is studying certain reports published by Pakistani media regarding the initial clashes between fuel smugglers along the Iranian-Pakistani border.

Zarif Urges South Korea to Release Iran’s Frozen Assets ASAP

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on Seoul to provide Iran with access to its assets frozen in South Korean banks, especially now that the Iranian nation seriously needs its money.

Iran Congratulates Japan on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has, in separate messages to the prime minister and emperor of Japan, offered congratulations on Japan’s National Day.

Iran, South Korea Reach Deal on Transfer of Iranian Assets

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnasser Hemmati and the South Korean ambassador to Tehran have reached a deal on how to transfer and use part of the Iranian assets in South Korean banks.

India Releases Four Iranian Prisoners

Four Iranians behind bars at Bangalore Central Prison in the Indian state of Karnataka have been set free.

Afghanistan Appreciates Iran’s ‘Timely’ Assistance after Islam Qala Fire

Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Meerwais Nab has thanked the Iranian government and organizations for their timely and effective assistance in the aftermath of the recent fire in Afghanistan’s Islam Qala.

Iran Mobilizes Firefighters, Relief Teams to Contain Blaze on Afghanistan Border

The Iranian first vice president has asked the governor of the northeastern Iranian province of Khorasan Razavi to spare no effort and help to contain the conflagration at a customs post on Iran-Afghanistan border.

Iran Says Helping Afghanistan Contain Huge Blaze on Common Border

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says Tehran is offering Afghanistan assistance to contain a conflagration caused by the explosion of a gas tanker on Iran-Afghanistan border.

Iran in Talks with China, India to Buy More COVID-19 Vaccines: Official

A senior Iranian official says the country is in talks with China and India to purchase coronavirus vaccines.

Iran Warns about Growing Violence in Afghanistan

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the recent attack against a UN convoy on the Kabul-Jalalabad highway in Afghanistan, warning about deteriorating security conditions in the war-torn country.

Iran FM Congratulates Beijing on Chinese New Year

The Iranian foreign minister has congratulated the Chinese government and people on the advent of their near year and their brilliant achievements in the fight against coronavirus.

Iran Condemns Deadly Blasts in Kabul

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned the deadly explosions that struck the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday, leaving a number of people killed and injured.

Allegations of Iran’s Role in Israel Embassy Blast ‘Ridiculous’: Analyst

A letter found close to the scene of a blast outside the Israeli embassy in New Delhi cited the killings of Iranian anti-terror commander Qassem Soleimani and nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, but the whole story seems to be a set-up aimed at framing the Islamic Republic, an Iranian analyst argues.

Zarif Holds Talks with Romanian, Senegalese, Malaysian Envoys

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate meetings with the new ambassadors of Senegal and Romania to Tehran as well as the outgoing Malaysian envoy.

Iran Sympathises with India over Deadly Flooding

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed regret over the recent flooding in northern India which has killed several people.

Iranian, Thai Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with Don Pramudwinai, the deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of Thailand, on Friday.

World Order Must Be Re-Engineered Based on New Emerging Powers: Iran DM  

Iran's defence minister has highlighted the necessity of re-engineering the world order on the basis of the new emerging powers and to dismiss the conventional polarizations.

Iranian, Indian Defence Ministers Call for Closer Mutual Security Cooperation

Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has sat down for talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh.

Iran Congratulates Sri Lanka on Independence Day

The Iranian president has expressed congratulations on Sri Lanka’s Independence Day.

Iran’s Defence Chief Meets Indian Top General

Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has sat down with India’s Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat.

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