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Iran’s envoy to the UN on Thursday strongly condemned the ongoing violence against the Rohingya Muslims, and urged the world to combat the growing extremism and intolerance that has resulted in such plight.

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has denounced the double-standard policies of human rights advocates when it comes to the plight of Rohingya Muslims, saying it is prepared to help those affected by Myanmar’s brutal crimes.

As international human rights have remained silent over the Myanmar government’s slaughter of Rohingya Muslims, Iranian social media users have stepped into the fray and become the voice of the voiceless.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Japanese PM’s Envoy Masahiko Komura have discussed issues of mutual interest, particularly the North Korea developments, in a meeting in Tehran.

Iranian foreign minister and Vatican City’s secretary for relations with states have conferred on the desperate situation of Muslims in Myanmar, calling for an international effort to end the plight.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has conferred with his Turkish, Malaysian, and Indonesian counterparts on the desperate plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

An Iranian lawmaker says Tehran is principally against any nuke test by any country, including North Korea, but Pyongyang’s test of nuclear weapons is a response to the US threatening behaviour in the Far East.

Iran’s foreign minister and South Africa’s National Assembly speaker have discussed expansion of bilateral ties, particularly in banking sector.

The Thai capital of Bangkok is hosting an exhibition of Iranian handmade carpets titled “From the Finest Thai Silk to the Masterpiece of Persian Carpet.”

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has extended sympathy to India, Nepal, and Pakistan over the recent 'catastrophic' floods which left hundreds of people dead, wounded, and missing and caused serious damages.

Iranian foreign minister has blasted the global silence on continued violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, and called on the international community to prevent further ethnic cleansing.

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed Tehran’s deep concern over the continuation of inhumane and violent actions against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

A senior Iranian lawmaker says US President Donald Trump wants to meet the expenses of war in Afghanistan with Islamabad’s wealth and Kabul’s mineral resources.

An Iranian MP says the US is using Afghanistan as its watchtower and military base in the Middle East to exert pressure on Tehran through Iran’s eastern borders.

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has decried the recent terrorist attack on a mosque in Afghanistan’s capital, which left scores of people dead and wounded.

The 72nd anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia's Independence Day was commemorated in the Iranian capital's Milad Tower on Sunday, August 20.

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s embassy in Kabul has rejected the claim that an Iranian suicide bomber has been arrested in Afghanistan.

Iran and India have clinched an agreement to trade a range of goods, tar in particular, on the mercantile exchanges of both countries.

Iran's foreign ministry has strongly denounced the recent terrorist attack in the remote Shiite village of Mirza Olang in the northern Sar-e Pol Province of Afghanistan.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and a senior foreign policy advisor to Mongolian president have held talks in Tehran.

In a Sunday meeting in Tehran, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour and the Vietnamese president’s special envoy discussed issues of mutual interest.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkmen opposite number Raşid Meredov has discussed issues of mutual interest in Tehran.

Foreign ministers of Iran and Kazakhstan have discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Tehran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Kyrgyzstan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Erlan Abdyldaev have held talks in Tehran.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a suicide attack in front of Jawadya Mosque in the Afghan city of Herat, which left dozens of people dead or wounded.