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Iran’s FM to Travel to Central Asia Wednesday
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will head to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on Wednesday at the official invitation of the authorities of the two central Asian countries.
Japan Increases Energy Imports from Iran by 94%
Japan used to be a major customer of Iran’s energy market but the country drastically reduced its energy imports during the years that Tehran was under international sanctions. However, with the removal of the sanctions, Japan has once again joined the main importers of Iran’s energy.
Iran FM, Pakistan Army Chief Discuss Security Ties
Pakistan's Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is in Tehran on an official visit, has held talks with Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Iranian Cargo Ship Crashes into Island near Hong Kong
An Iranian container ship has crashed into Magazine Island in south of Hong Kong and run aground on Sunday.
Iran-India-Afghanistan Cooperation Not against Pakistan: Spokesman
Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the country does not regard Iran, India and Afghanistan’s endeavor to use Iranian southeastern port of Chabahar for bilateral trade as an alliance against the country and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Pakistan’s Top General Arrives in Tehran for Security Talks
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has arrived in Tehran at the head of a delegation of ranking military officials for talks with his Iranian counterpart and other officials.
Iran Offers Sympathy to Indonesia over Deadly Blast
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed regret over the recent explosion incident in Indonesia which killed and wounded dozens of people.
North Korean Leader Visits Trump Tower!
A viral video shows a man very similar to North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un visiting the 58th floor of Trump Tower in the fifth avenue of New York’s Manhattan.
Iran Sympathizes with Japan over Typhoon Casualties
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed regret over the casualties and damages caused by the recent deadly Typhoon Lan in Japan.
Women’s Hair in Kashmir Being Chopped Off during Sleep
Reports say women’s hairs are being forcibly cutduring sleep in distant areas of Indian-administered Kashmir and this has terrified local women.
Iran’s President Calls for Enhanced Ties with Uzbekistan
Iranian president has highlighted the huge capacities for expansion of Tehran-Tashkent relations, saying the two states should cement their age-old ties in all fields.
Iran, Uzbekistan Discuss Promotion of Ties in All Fields
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov have discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Tehran.
Iran Welcomes Results of Kyrgyzstan’s Parliamentary Votes
In a Monday statement, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said Tehran welcomes the results of Kyrgyzstan's presidential votes, and is prepared to further promote...
Uzbek FM to Arrive in Tehran on Three-Day Visit
Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov will arrive in Tehran later on Monday to hold talks with high-raking Iranian officials, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced.
Iran, Pakistan’s Balochistan Discuss Expansion of Ties
Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani, the speaker of Provincial Assembly of Pakistan's Balochistan, and Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi have conferred on a range of issues in Tehran.
Afghanistan Welcomes Iran’s Help in Fight against Terror: Defence Ministry
The spokesman for Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry said the Kabul government will accept the military assistance of any country, including Iran, that intends to help in the fight against terrorism.
‘Trump Accuses Iran of Aiding N. Korea to Deflect Attention from US Breach of Promises’
An Iranian legislator says the US president is accusing Tehran of giving financial aid to Pyongyang only to deviate the international community’s attention from Washington’s breach of commitments.
Iranian, Malaysian Women Sign MoU to Promote Business Ties
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between Iran Malaysia Women Business Forum (IMWBF) and Women Entrepreneur Network of Malaysia (WENA) to elevate bilateral trade ties and boost investment opportunities.
Taliban Calls ISIS “Crusader”, Affiliate of United States
The Taliban leadership in western Afghanistan has warned in a statement that ISIS is a US-backed group and denied any reconciliation and interaction with this terrorist group.
Plane Carrying American Troopers Shot Down in Afghanistan: Taliban
The Afghan insurgent group Taliban claims it has targeted and shot down a military transport airplane carrying tens of American troopers north of Kabul.
Iran Condemns Pakistan’s Balochistan Terrorist Attack
Iran Condemns Pakistan’s Balochistan Terrorist AttackIran’s foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced a recent deadly attack on a Shiite shrine in Pakistan’s south-western province of Balochistan.
Iran Working on Roadmap for Humanitarian Aid to Rohingya Muslims
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has held a meeting to finalize a roadmap for humanitarian assistance to Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims.
Iran Raps Myanmar for Continued Violence against Rohingyas
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has lashed out at the Myanmar government for disregarding the international calls to stop violence against Rohingya Muslims.
Iran, Kazakhstan Call for Increased Naval Relations
Amid the arrival of Kazakhstan’s flotilla in northern Iran, Iranian and Kazakh naval commanders underlined the importance of further engagement and continued relations based on peace and friendship in the Caspian Sea region.
Iran, Philippines Discuss Enhancement of Mutual Cooperation
The Special Representative of the President of the Philippines, Jose de Venecia, who is heading a delegation from the Philippine-Chinese Consortium to the Islamic Republic, has discussed issues of mutual interest with Iran’s deputy foreign minister.