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Iran Congratulates North Korea on 70th Foundation Anniversary

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the North Korean nation and government on the 70th anniversary of the Day of the Foundation of the Democratic People’s Republic of the Korea, which is annually marked on September 9.

Closer Iran-Tajikistan Ties to Serve Regional Security: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has called for further expansion of bilateral relations with the Republic of Tajikistan, stressing that closer cooperation between Tehran and Dushanbe will serve regional stability.

Iran Sympathizes with Japan over Deadly Landslide

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the recent landslide in Japan, which has left hundreds of people dead, wounded, and missing.

Iran Thanks China for Lending Helping Hand to Anti-Terror Drive in Syria

Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has thanked China for joining hands with Iran to support the Syrian government, saying Beijing’s cooperation has been highly effective in forcing a defeat to terrorists operating in the country.

Iran, China Discuss Promotion of Defence Cooperation

The military brass of Iran and China have exchanged views about ways to boost defense and military cooperation, joint fight against terrorism and efforts to help establish global peace and stability as well as the latest developments in the Middle East and across the world.

Iran Ready to Expand Cooperation with Pakistan: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country is prepared to develop its mutual cooperation with its south-eastern neighbour Pakistan, particularly under the country's new government.

Iran Condemns Deadly Blasts in Western Kabul

Iran has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in the Afghan capital of Kabul, which killed and wounded tens of people including several journalists.

Iran, Mongolia Discuss Promotion of Ties in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Mongolian Deputy Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg have discussed expansion of mutual cooperation in a meeting in Tehran.

Indian Refiners Allowed to Import Crude Oil Using Iranian Tankers, Insurance

India is allowing state refiners to import Iranian oil with Tehran arranging tankers and insurance after firms including the country’s top shipper Shipping Corp of India halted voyages to Iran due to US sanctions, sources said.

Iran FM First Foreign Diplomat to Meet New Pakistani PM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Pakistan’s newly-elected Prime Minister Imran Khan as the first foreign diplomat visiting Islamabad after the election of the new premier.

Iran Calls for Further Cooperation with Pakistan on Border Security

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi have sat for talks in Islamabad on a range of bilateral and regional issues, particularly the enhancement of border security.

Iran FM, Top Pakistani Lawmaker Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Assad Qaiser, during his visit to the neighbouring country.

Iran FM in Pakistan for High-Level Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has left Tehran for Islamabad to hold talks with high-ranking Pakistani officials.

Iran FM Zarif to Visit Pakistan Thursday

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the country’s top diplomat is to visit Pakistan Thursday.

Fire in Chinese Hotel Kills 19, Injures 18

A Saturday blaze at a resort hotel in China’s northeastern city of Harbin has killed and wounded dozens of people so far.

China Hosts Seminar on Iranian Mysticism, Sufism

A seminar on Iranian mysticism and Sufism was recently held by the Beijing University and the Iranian embassy’s cultural attaché in the Chinese capital Beijing.

Iran Prepared to Boost Bilateral Ties with Pakistan under Khan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to Pakistan's new Prime Minister Imran Khan, congratulating him on taking the helm in the neighboring country and voicing Tehran’s readiness to enhance ties with Islamabad.

Iran Offers Condolences on Death of Former Indian PM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has condoled with the Indian government on the death of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Iran Sympathizes with India over Deadly Monsoon Rains

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the deadly floods caused by monsoon rain in India, which left hundreds of people dead and missing.

“A Look at Chinese Cinema” in Iranian Capital

Iran hosted a three-day event during which a number of Chinese movies were screened as part of a plan to expand the two sides' cooperation in the film industry.

Pakistanis Mark Independence Day in Tehran

A group of Pakistanis residing in Iran recently came together in Tehran to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of their country’s Independence Day.

Imran Khan to Visit Iran on First Foreign Visit as Pakistani PM

Pakistan’s prime minister-in-waiting Imran Khan is going to visit Tehran following his swearing-in ceremony, which is to be held later this month.

Rouhani, Putin Sit for Talks in Kazakhstan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart have held talks on the sidelines of a Caspian Sea Summit held in the Kazakh city of Aktau.

Ties with Iran Very Important to Tokyo, Japan Tells US

Japan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso says Tokyo has underlined the importance of its mutual ties and oil trade with Tehran during its talks with the US.

Tehran, Pyongyang Ready for Closer Ties amid US Sanctions

On an official visit to Tehran, North Korea’s foreign minister highlights his country’s cordial and old-age relations with Iran, expressing satisfaction with growing bilateral relations amid US economic pressure on both states.

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