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Iran Condemns Deadly Terror Attack in Afghanistan’s Paktia

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly censured the recent bomb attack in Afghanistan’s Paktia province.

Iran Keen to Expand Ties with New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in separate meetings with high-ranking Singaporean, Indonesian, and New Zealand officials, expressed Tehran’s interest in promoting its ties with the three states.

Iran, ASEAN Sign Cooperation Treaty in Singapore

Iran has signed a friendship treaty with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in a move which could lead to broader economic cooperation between the Islamic Republic and the organization’s member states.

Iran FM Meets Japanese, Turkish, Filipino Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat for talks with a number of high-ranking Asian officials on the sidelines of the ongoing ministerial meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Singapore.

Iran Summons Tajikistan Ambassador to Protest at False Accusations

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Tajik Ambassador to Tehran to convey Iran's strong protest over stances held by Dushanbe officials that falsely and unfoundedly accused the Islamic Republic for a terrorist attack in which some foreign cyclists were killed.

Iran, Sri Lanka Discuss Promotion of Energy Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Sri Lankan counterpart have conferred on expansion of bilateral ties between the two countries in various fields, especially in energy.

US, Saudis Worried about Imran Khan’s Victory in Pakistan: Expert

If Saudi Arabia and the UAE are worried about Imran Khan's victory in Pakistani elections, then the concerns of the United States, Britain and other European countries are more serious; because this man is an ardent opponent of US regional policies, and condemns Israeli terrorism.

“No Obstacle to Expansion of Sri Lanka’s Ties with Iran”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena have discussed regional and international issues in a meeting in Colombo.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Foreign Tourists in Tajikistan

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has censured and expressed regret over the recent attack on foreign tourists in Tajikistan, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of them.

Iran Keen to Boost Ties with S. Korea, Vietnam: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is eager to further develop its bilateral relations with Seoul and Hanoi.

Iran’s Top Diplomat Departs for Sri Lanka

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has left Tehran for Sri Lanka’s capital of Colombo on Tuesday.

Iran FM to Attend ASEAN Summit in Singapore

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will head to Singapore within the next few days to attend a ministerial meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said.

Iran Sympathizes with Laos over Deadly Dam Collapse

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over the tragic dam collapse disaster in Laos, which left hundreds of people dead and missing.

Imran Khan Says Pakistan Will Draw Closer to Tehran in His Term

The incoming Pakistani government will seek to broaden friendly relations with Iran and reconsider its ties with the US, said the winner of Pakistan’s general elections.

Iran Congratulates Pakistan on Successful Holding of Elections

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has congratulated Islamabad on successfully holding the Pakistani general elections.

Sri Lanka Ready to Pay Its Oil Debts to Iran with Tea

Sri Lanka says it is considering a plan to settle payments to Iran for previous oil purchases by exporting tea to the country at equivalent values.

Iran Different Experience for Every Foreign Tourist: Indian Daily

An Indian daily has written in an article that Iran is surprisingly different from what the West is trying to introduce to the world as part of its propaganda campaign.

India Eager to Continue Buying Crude Oil from Iran: Official

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says Indian officials have expressed their interest in buying Iran’s crude oil despite the US sanctions.

Iran’s Top General to Visit Pakistan

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri is to visit Pakistan at the head of a high-ranking military delegation.

Iran Condemns Deadly Attack in Pakistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the attack on an election rally in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan which left dozens of people killed and wounded.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Joint Fight against Terrorism, Narcotics

The third meeting of the Iran-Afghanistan Security-Defence Cooperation Committee was held on Friday in Tehran.

Iran Delighted Thai Boys Rescued from Tham Luang Cave

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Iran is really pleased that the recent operation in Thailand led to the rescue of 12 teenagers trapped in a cave.

Iran President Send Messages to Malaysian, Indonesian Leaders

Iranian Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Massumeh Ebtekar has delivered messages by President Hassan Rouhani to the Malaysian prime minister and Indonesian president.

“Iran Must Form Consortium with Russia, China, India to Resist US Sanctions”

Conservative newspaper Kayhan has called on the Iranian government to stop relying on the West and form a consortium with Russia, India and China as an alternative to cope with the West’s economic pressure.

Iran Expresses Regret over Deadly Floods, Landslides in Japan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over the recent deluges and landslides in Japan, which left dozens of people dead and missing.

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