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Fugitive Iranian Judge Found Dead in Romania: Official

Former Iranian judge Gholam-Reza Mansouri, wanted by the Iranian police for bribery, has been found dead in Romania, Chief of Iran's Interpol confirms.

Iran Urges France to Stop Interfering in Dual National’s Case

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman has called on the French government to stop meddling in the Islamic Republic’s internal affairs saying that judicial issues are pursued independently in Iran.

Iran-Serbia Ties Should Remain Unaffected by US Sanctions: President

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called for the expansion of relations with Serbia in all fields, stressing that the US’ cruel sanctions should not be allowed to ruin the bilateral ties between Tehran and Belgrade, particularly their economic interaction.

Iran Urges EU to Condemn US’ Illegal Moves

The Iranian president says European countries, especially Finland, must condemn the United States’ unlawful measures.

Iran Congratulates Croatia on Statehood Day

In a congratulatory message to his Croatian counterpart, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hoped for the enhancement of ties between Tehran and Zagreb.

French FM’s Comments on Adelkhah to Further Complicate Her Case: Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has reacted to meddlesome remarks made by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian about Iranian prisoner Fariba Adelkhah.

Iran Urges Switzerland’s Active Role in Defiance of US Sanctions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the Swiss government to play a more active role against the unlawful and inhumane sanctions that the US has imposed on Iran amid the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Tehran Expounds on Death of Iranian National in Switzerland

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has provided details about the death of an Iranian man in Switzerland who had sought asylum and has been laid to rest in the European country.

Iran’s Zarif, EU’s Borrell Discuss Fight against COVID-19

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the European Union.

Iran, Austria Rap US Sanctions on Tehran amid Corona Pandemic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Austrian counterpart have slammed the sanction imposed on the Islamic Republic by the United States as the coronavirus still is taking toll on people.

Iran Condemns German Ban on Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the German government’s blacklisting of the Lebanese Hezbollah as a measure serving the objectives of the US and the Zionist regime of Israel.

Iranian, Ukrainian Foreign Ministers Discuss Plane Tragedy

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba.

London Mayor Says Iran More Successful Than UK in Battling COVID-19

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has hailed Iran’s endeavor in the containment of the deadly coronavirus pandemic despite Washington’s cruel sanctions, saying Tehran has even been more successful than Britain in this regard.

Iran Dismisses UK, French Stances on Satellite Launch

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has rejected the stances adopted by France and the UK on the launch of Iranian homegrown Noor satellite as a result of double standards and accepting the US bullying policies.

Iran Says Concerted Global Effort Needed to Fight Coronavirus

A senior Iranian official says the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic requires a concerted global effort.

Int’l Scientific, Medical Cooperation Must Be Promoted to Deal with Coronavirus: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says in a situation that many countries are grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, all states need to work together to combat the disease, especially in the scientific and medical fields.

Tehran Urges Rome to Take Action against US Inhumane Measures

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran expects European countries, especially Italy, to take action against the US inhumane measures and its violation of international rules in the current difficult circumstances.

Foreign Ministry Helping Iranian Nationals in Italy Return Home

Iran's Foreign Ministry says it is in contact with other countries, including Italy, to make arrangements to help Iranian nationals abroad return to their country amid travel restrictions imposed following the coronavirus outbreak.

Zarif Meets Envoys of Iraq, Czech, Bulgaria, N Korea, Nicaragua

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate meetings with the new ambassadors of four countries and the outgoing ambassador of Iraq in Tehran.

Iran Expresses Regret over Hungary’s Expulsion of 17 Iranian Students

Iran has expressed deep regret over Hungary’s decision to expel 17 Iranian university students on unjustifiable charges that they had violated coronavirus health protocols.

Handling COVID-19 Impossible without Concerted Action, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has reminded his French counterpart that defeating the novel coronavirus requires mutual cooperation and joint action, calling for efforts to share experiences in containing the contagious disease.

INSTEX Not Meeting Iran’s Needs in Fight against Corona: Official

An Iranian official says the EU’s financial mechanism to facilitate trade with Iran known as INSTEX is not meeting the country's needs to confront the Coronavirus.

Iran Trying to Evacuate Students from Corona-Hit Italy

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran says Tehran has launched efforts to bring tens of Iranian students back from Italy, whose cities of residence have mostly been declared a red zone and put under lockdown amid the outbreak of coronavirus.

Iran, Croatia Confer on EU’s Measures to Lift Barriers to COVID-19 Fight

The foreign ministers of Iran and Croatia have talked about the European Union’s measures to lift restrictions against Iran in its fight against coronavirus.

Iran, Armenia Discuss US Sanctions amid Coronavirus Epidemic

Iranian and Armenian foreign ministers have talked about Tehran’s actions to counter the outbreak of Coronavirus in the face of unilateral and cruel US sanctions.

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