Int'l Relations

Smuggled Iranian Antiquities to Return Home from Austria

Ancient artefacts belonging to Iran have been handed over to the Iranian representative in Austria via legal formalities.

Iran, UNICEF to Work Together to Contain Coronavirus Pandemic

The Iranian Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare is to launch a joint cooperation program with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in preventing and treating the disease caused by the COVID-19 virus.

Iranian Convict Swapped for Tajik Felon in Dushanbe

Iran has swapped a Tajik convict for an Iranian one in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, in a rare exchange.

Interpol Nabs Fugitive Judge in Romania at Iran’s Request

An Iranian judge charged with bribery and corruption has been arrested by the International Criminal Police Organisation – Interpol – in Romania, and will be handed over to the Islamic Republic once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Iran Calls on UN to Help with Extradition of Financial Criminals

Iran has urged the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to help the Islamic Republic arrest the criminals who have fled Iran and return the money they have embezzled.

Iranian People Hold Vigil for George Floyd

A group of Iranian people have held a candlelight vigil for the Black American man, George Floyd, who was killed by the US police.

Iran Congratulates Muslim World Leaders on Eid al-Fitr

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to the leaders, governments and people of Islamic countries on the arrival of Eid al-Fitr.

Iran Ready to Share Corona Experiences with Regional States: Top General

The Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed readiness to share its experiences in dealing with the coronavirus with regional countries.

Iran’s First VP, FM Congratulate Muslim Nations on Arrival of Ramadan

Iran's first vice president and foreign minister have, in separate messages, offered congratulations to their counterparts in Muslim countries on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.

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 Congratulates Leaders of Muslim States on Arrival of Ramadan

President Hassan Rouhani has felicitated leaders of Islamic countries on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.

Vatican Urges US to Lift Iran Sanctions amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The Vatican has called on the White House to heed Iran’s concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Urges Exchange of Experience with Other States in COVID-19 Battle

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called for plans to exchange experiences with the other countries and take advantage of their initiatives for the fight against the novel coronavirus.

Iran Says Ready to Share COVID-19 Experiences with Neighbours 

The Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed readiness to share its experiences in dealing with the coronavirus with Azerbaijan Republic, Armenia, and Kazakhstan. 

Afghans in Iran Treated for Coronavirus for Free: Rouhani

Iran’s president says if Afghans residing in Iran are infected with the coronavirus, they must be treated free of charge, because Iran and its neighbours are linked, and they should help each other in this situation.

IAEA to Send Two Rapid Coronavirus Testing Devices to Iran: Envoy

Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency says the IAEA will soon send two rapid coronavirus diagnostic test devices to Iran.

Iranian Students Donate Medical Supplies to American People

The university students of Iran have sent a shipment of health and medical supplies to people of the United States amid the outbreak of coronavirus that is rapidly spreading through the US.

Iran Expresses Solidarity with World on COVID-19 in Videomapping Event

Tehran has hosted a videomapping event at the iconic Azadi Tower to express solidarity with the world amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Joint Pains Link Iranian, Afghan People Together: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has recently talked to an Afghan refugee admitted to a hospital in Yazd province over the novel coronavirus.

Iranian NGOs Call on UN Chief to Work Towards Getting US Sanctions Lifted

More than 320 Iranian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have called on the UN secretary general to stop inhumane US sanctions on Iran.

Artists from 68 Countries to Take Part in Iran’s Corona Cartoon Contest

Artists from 68 countries have submitted their works to Iran to take part in an international cartoon contest called “We Defeat Corona”.

Iran Apologises to MSF over Cancellation of Mission

Iran's Health Ministry has apologized for the cancellation of the mission of Doctors Without Borders team in the country who were to set up an inflatable hospital.

2nd Shipment of Qatar’s Medical Supplies Arrives in Iran

The second consignment of hygienic items dispatched by the Qatari government has arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, amid the coronavirus epidemic.

Iran Holds International Cartoon Festival on Coronavirus Battle

Cartoonists from more than 50 countries have participated in a contest held by Iran in the virtual space, entitled “We’ll Defeat Coronavirus”.

UNICEF, UAE, Uzbekistan Send Aid to Iran amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Iran says Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, and the UN's Children Fund (UNICEF) have sent separate cargos of humanitarian aid to the Islamic Republic to help the country combat the deadly coronavirus.

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