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Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Pakistan Mosque

Iran has denounced a terrorist attack in a packed mosque in northwestern Pakistan, urging all countries in the region to firmly fight and eradicate the catastrophe of terrorism.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned recent terrorist attacks in neighboring Pakistan, which left at least 19 people dead and dozens of others wounded.

Iran’s FM Attends Uzbek President’s Funeral

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday attended the funeral ceremony held for Uzbek President Islam Karimov, who died at 78 on Friday.

Iran Condoles Uzbek President’s Death

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed condolences over the death of Uzbekistan's long-time leader Islam Karimov.

President Rouhani Hopes for Closer Iran-Malaysia Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered his congratulations to the Malaysian people and government over the anniversary of the Southeast Asian country’s Independence Day, also known as Hari Merdeka.

Iran Urges Australia’s Respect for Law in Dealing with Asylum Seekers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Australia to treat refugees within the bounds of international law.

President Rouhani Urges Rapid Implementation of Iran-Pakistan Deals

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for closer cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad in all areas and stressed the need to quickly implement the agreements previously signed between the two neighboring countries.

India Calls for Closer Cooperation with Iran in Anti-Terror Campaign

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concerns over the spread of terrorism across the world and called for joint efforts between Tehran and New Delhi to fight against the inauspicious phenomenon.

19% Decrease in Cultivation of Opium in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Minister of Counter Narcotics announced that less opium has been cultivated in the county in 2015, but it is not satisfactory yet.

US Allows South Korea to Do Iran Trade In Euros: Report

South Korean companies will be able to carry out business with Iran in euros as early as next month, enabling the Asian country to cash in on new opportunities from lifting of sanctions on Tehran.

Iran Urges China, Philippines to Show Restraint on Territorial Disputes

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi voiced concerns over recent territorial disputes in the South China Sea, calling on China and the Philippines to exercise restraint.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Decries Kabul Terrorist Attack

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani condemned deadly bomb blasts that killed scores of people in Kabul on Saturday, saying the attack was a plot to destabilize Afghanistan and create discord within the society.

Kashmiris Flock to Hospitals to Donate Blood amid Violence and Curfews

An Indian man travelled 5 km on foot amid a curfew to reach a local hospital in Kashmir to donate blood for those injured in the ongoing violence following the death of Burhan Wani, a top figure in the pro-independence Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) group.

Iran Strongly Denounces Kazakh Terrorist Attacks

Foreign Ministry Spokesman expressed Iran’s strong disapproval of inhumane actions and terrorist attacks including a recent deadly shooting in the Kazakh largest city, Almaty, on Monday, July 18.

Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan Presidents to Meet in Baku Next Month: Deputy FM

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Asian and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said the presidents of Iran, Russia and the Republic of Azerbaijan are expected to meet in Baku on August 8.

Caspian Sea’s Legal Regime Should Meet All Littoral States’ Interests: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed that the legal regime of Caspian Sea should be developed in a way that the interests of all littoral states are met.

Differences Narrowing among Caspian States, Iran’s FM Says

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Kazakhstan for a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Caspian Sea littoral states, said the Caspian countries have reached a consensus on many topics, but noted that a number of issues still remain to be settled.

Iran’s President Felicitates Mongolia on National Day

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Mongolia’s National day to the people and government of the Eastern Asian country, calling for further development of mutual ties.

Iran Welcomes Kazakhstan’s Election to UNSC

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that Tehran welcomes the election of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Security Council given the country’s potentials.

Iran Raps Deadly Terror Attack in Bangladesh

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a recent terrorist attack in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, which killed at least 22 people, saying the “inauspicious act” proved that terrorism knows no boundaries.

Iran and Turkmenistan Envisage Huge Goods-For-Energy Barter

An Iranian Petroleum Ministry official says Iran and Turkmenistan have envisioned a $30bn barter deal in their economic exchange.

Chabahar Port: Indian Firms to Invest $235m

The Managing Director of the Ports and Maritime Organization said that the capacity of Chabahar port will increase from 2 million tons to 8 million tons after an investment of $235m from Indian firms.

Tajikistan President Becomes a God!

Under new rules, governments in Tajikistan will now have to swear an oath of office to the President, rather than their holy books, before they can begin doing their jobs.

Iran’s UN Envoy Warns of ISIS Affiliates Emerging in Afghanistan

Iran’s Ambassador and Charge d’Affaires to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Dehghani warned against the appearance of different terrorist groups derived from or affiliated to Daesh [ISIS] in Afghanistan. In his June 21 remarks, he noted that turning a blind eye towards the issue would lead to further deterioration of the situation there.

Afghan Refugee Crisis: UN to Host 4-Way Meeting

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi said the body is to host a quadrilateral meeting on challenges related to Afghan refugees.

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