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Iran Urges Regional Coordination for Talks with Taliban

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has called for a collective regional approach to hold talks with the Taliban in coordination with the Kabul government.

US’ Policy towards Iran ‘Deceptive, Hostile’: North Korea

North Korea's state media have slammed the "deceptive" US approach toward the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran, Afghanistan Stress Joint Fight against Narcotics

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is seeking to help restore peace, security and stability to Afghanistan, and thus will continue its relentless efforts to eradicate drug trafficking in the neighbouring country.

Japan Disputes US Military’s Anti-Iran Accusations

A Japanese ship operator has dismissed the US CENTCOM's claim that the oil tanker operated by Japan, which caught fire in the Sea of Oman on Thursday morning, was damaged by a limpet mine linked to Iranian elements.

Iran, China Voice Opposition to US’ Unilateralism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have harshly criticized the United States' unilateralism, vowing to expand their cooperation in the face of Trump's policies.

Iranian President Attends SCO Summit in Bishkek

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has attended the 19th summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) held in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.

Abe to Brief Trump on Iran’s Response at G20 Summit: Exclusive

Japan says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will convey the result of his meeting with Iranian leaders to US President Donald Trump during the upcoming G20 Summit.

Iran to Progress without Sitting for Talks with US: Leader to Abe

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that the Islamic Republic will not hold negotiations with the “dishonest” US president, and will progress despite Washington’s sanctions.

Iran Leader, Japanese PM Abe Meet in Tehran

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had a bilateral meeting on Thursday morning.

Abe’s Tehran Visit Reminiscent of Japan’s Historic Bypass of UK Bans

The visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Tehran amid the current heightened tensions in Iran-US relations serves as a reminder of a historic move by Japan’s government in the years after the World War II to circumvent the brutal sanctions imposed by the Great Britain on Iran’s national oil industry, an op-ed by Iranian newspaper Shargh said.

Iran President, Japan PM Hold Joint Press Conference in Tehran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a joint press conference on Wednesday during the latter's historic visit to Tehran.

Iran President Welcomes Japan PM Shinzo Abe in Tehran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Saadabad Palace in northern Tehran.

Japan PM in Tehran to Help Ease Iran-US Tension

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has arrived in Tehran to mediate between Iran and the US in the first-ever visit of a Japanese premier to Tehran since 1979.

Iran, China Discuss JCPOA, Bilateral Ties in Tehran

The new ambassador of China to Tehran, Chang Hua, has conferred with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on the most important issues of mutual interest.

Iran’s Development Model Is Unique: Sri Lankan Minister

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Science, Technology and Research Sujeewa Senasinghe describes Iran’s scientific and technology development model as unique, adding there is tangible difference between Iran’s model from that of other regional states.

Iran Welcomes Kazakhstan Presidential Election

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has welcomed the recent presidential elections held in Kazakhstan.

Iran Expresses Condolences over Demise of Top Afghan Cleric

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed condolences over the demise of Grand Ayatollah Mohaqiq Kabuli.

Japan Needs More Powers from US If It Wants to Mediate: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to Japan says Tokyo needs to get more powers from the United States if it really seeks to reduce tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Iran’s Parliament Approves Establishing Free Trade Zone with Eurasia

Iranian lawmakers have approved a bill to temporarily run a free trade zone between Iran and Eurasian Economic Union.

US Return to JCPOA to Guarantee Success of Japan PM’s Iran Visit: Official

Iran says the upcoming visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Tehran can be successful if efforts are made to return Washington to the Iran nuclear deal and remove sanctions on Tehran.

‘Japan Needs to Calm US-Iran Tensions to Protect Its Economy’

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s upcoming visit to Tehran with the aim of calming tensions between Iran and the US is far beyond just a political stride for Tokyo as the East Asian economic power has a lot at stake in the Persian Gulf region, a senior Iranian analyst says.

Iran Hopes Japan PM Helps Calm Mideast Tensions in Tehran Visit

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has expressed hope that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will help reduce tensions in the Middle East region during his visit to Tehran later this month.

Iran Condemns US Trade War on China

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has censured the United States’ trade war on China, saying that it is necessary for Washington to seriously rectify its approach towards global trends and the growth in power of other world players.

Iran, Tajikistan Discuss Bilateral Issues in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Tajik counterpart Sirodjidin Mukhriddin in Tehran.

Three Points about Donald Trump’s Visit to Japan

US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Japan and his meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as well as his statements in Tokyo about Iran contained new points which might not be noticed at first glance.

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