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Iran FM to Visit China, Japan, Malaysia

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will travel to China, Japan, and Malaysia in East Asia at the head of a delegation, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi.

Iran Leader Urges India to Adopt ‘Fair’ Policy on Kashmir

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has blamed the United Kingdom's mischief for the ongoing dispute in Jammu and Kashmir region, calling on the Indian government to adopt a fair policy towards the people of Kashmir.

Iran, China Oppose US Plans for Northeast Syria

Ranking diplomats from Iran and China called for efforts to safeguard Syria’s territorial integrity in the face of US plans for northeastern Syria.

Iran Strongly Condemns Suicide Blast in Kabul

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly denounced and expressed regret and hatred over a suicide bomb attack at a wedding ceremony in the Afghan capital Kabul, which left over 200 people dead or injured.

Suicide Bombing at Kabul Wedding Kills 63, Injures 200

A suicide bomb explosion turned a wedding party into a funeral on a busy Saturday night in the Afghan capital of Kabul, leaving at least 63 dead and almost 200 injured.

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.

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