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Iran, Japan Weigh Plans to Broaden Ties

Senior diplomats from Iran and Japan met in Tehran for a fresh round of bilateral political talks, including the approaches to close consultations between the two governments.

‘Iran Welcomes Continued Talks with Japan on Regional Issues’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the country welcomes continued consultations with Tokyo on bilateral relations and regional issues.

Iran Warns of Crushing Response to Any Aggression

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says the Islamic Republic will give a rapid and crushing response to any act of aggression, reiterating that Iran’s military capabilities are for defence.

Iranian, Azeri Presidents Hold Phone Talks after Sochi Summit Postponed

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev had a phone call on Tuesday shortly after the postponement of a planned trilateral meeting between the two sides and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Iran Says Concerned about India Restrictions against Kashmir Citizens

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed concern over reports of tight security measures and religious restrictions against the people of Kashmir.

Iran Sympathizes with India, China, Myanmar over Flood Casualties

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over the heavy casualties and damages caused by the recent floods in India, China, and Myanmar.

Iranian VP Holds High-Profile Meetings in Turkmenistan

Iran’s First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri met senior foreign authorities on the sidelines of a Caspian forum in Turkmenistan to discuss a broad range of regional and international issues and explicate the Islamic Republic’s policies.

Iran Urges India, Pakistan to Prevent Killing of Civilians in Kashmir

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on India and Pakistan to show self-restraint and prevent the killing of innocent civilians in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region.

Iran’s Top General Expresses Concern over Kashmir Crisis

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has expressed Iran’s concern and that of the Muslim countries over the recent events in Kashmir.

Iranian, Pakistani Speakers Discuss Kashmir Conflict

The parliament speakers of Iran and Pakistan have discussed the latest developments in Kashmir following a recent escalation of tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi over the disputed region.

Iran Could Play Key Role in Afghan Peace Talks: Expert

An Afghan expert believes that Iran can play a key role in the Afghan peace process and is capable of contributing to stability in Afghanistan.

Iran Urges India-Pakistan Dialogue over Kashmir Dispute

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has called on India and Pakistan to hold dialogue and take peaceful measures to protect the regional people’s interests amid heightened tensions over Jammu and Kashmir.

Zarif Condoles with India over His Former Counterpart’s Death

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered condolences to the Indian nation and government over the sudden death of his former counterpart Sushma Swaraj.

Iran Condoles with Afghanistan on Death of Top Shiite Cleric

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered condolences to the Afghan nation and government on the demise of top Shiite cleric, Ayatollah Asif Mohseni.

Nothing Finalized on Demarcation of Caspian Sea Boundaries: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has dismissed “incorrect” speculations and debates regarding the legal regime of the Caspian Sea.

Iran, Pakistan Discuss Cooperation on Women’s Affairs

Iranian Vice-President for Women Affairs Massoumeh Ebtekar has held talks with Pakistani Ambassador to Iran Riffat Masood on issues such as expansion of cooperation on women’s affairs and exchange of experiences between the two countries.

China Praises Iran’s Admirable Progress in Technology

The head of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China Song Tao says Iran has made huge progress in scientific and technology areas.

Iran, China Slam Trump Administration’s Unilateralism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Song Tao, the head of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China, have blasted the US’ unilateralist policies, and called for enhancement of bilateral ties in the face of the US sanctions.

Iran Has 25-Year Plan for Ties with China: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament Speaker’s Ali Larijani says the country has developed a 25-year plan to expand its mutual ties with China amid the US pressures on both countries.

Iran, China to Hold Joint Addiction Workshop

The first Iranian-Chinese joint workshop on drug addiction will be held in Tehran mid-August with the participation of leading scholars and researchers from both countries.

Iran Releases 9 Indian Crew Members of UAE Ship

India confirms that Iran has released nine out of 12 Indians who were on board the Emirati ship MT Riah earlier seized by the IRGC over smuggling oil out of Iran.

Iran Condemns Trump’s ‘Racist’ Remarks against Afghan Nation

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly denounced the racist remarks made by US President Donald Trump against the nation of Afghanistan.

Pakistan, Iran Discuss Border Security in Islamabad

The second session of Pakistan-Iran Higher Border Commission (HBC) was held in Islamabad on 18 July 2019.

Ancient Works from Iran National Museum on Show in Beijing

A collection of selected works by the National Museum of Iran is being displayed at an exhibition in China.

Iran Condemns US, UK Interference in China’s Internal Affairs

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the destructive interferences of the American and British governments in China's domestic affairs as well as their provocative acts in Taiwan and Hong Kong within the past few days.

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