Int'l Relations

Putin: No Barriers to Iran’s Accession to SCO

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, June 24, that there are no obstacles for admitting Iran to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

French National Assembly President to Visit Iran Next Week: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced on Wednesday, June 23, that French National Assembly President Claude Bartolone is scheduled to visit Iran in coming days in a bid to broaden relations between the two nations.

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.

Iran’s SCO Inclusion to Bolster Strategic Ties: Russian Professor

Iran's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is going to improve strategic ties between Tehran and Moscow, says an associate member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Tehran and Kiev Want Closer Trade Links

Deputy Industry Minister, at a meeting with Ukraine’s ambassador to Iran, called for an expansion of trade exchange between Tehran and Kiev.

Indian Journalist: Iran’s SCO Membership Will Enhance Regional Security

A senior Indian journalist believes that Iran’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will enhance the security and stability in the region.

Paris, the First Leg of Zarif’s Third European Tour

He will pay an official visit to France and the Netherlands and is to confer with senior officials of the two countries on bilateral and regional developments and to explain Iran’s atmosphere in post-JCPOA era, according to an IRNA report.

The Huge Cost of Refugees in Iran

Deputy Interior Minister for Security and Law Enforcement Hossein Zolfaghari said 753,000 people who illegally entered the country were returned to their homes last year, adding that this imposes a huge cost on Iran.

Rouhani to Sharif: Iran Welcomes Improved Pakistan Relations

Iran’s Hassan Rouhani told Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan that both nations in the region have common interests and will improve mutual ties.

Iran Next in Line to Join SCO

Iran is next to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) which will officially have India and Pakistan on its roster next week, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has said.

Italy Eager to Boost Economic Ties with Iran

Entrepreneurs, market experts, banking and industry representatives in the Italian northern province of Emilia-Romagna have voiced their willingness to launch joint investments with Iran.

Iranian and Swiss Diplomats Hold Talks in Bern

Diplomats from Iran and Switzerland attended a new round of bilateral political talks as part of a road map to the promotion of Tehran-Bern relations.

Saudi Embassy Attackers to Be Tried in July: Spokesman

Spokesman for Iran’s Judiciary Gholam-Hossein Mohsen Ejei announced that the perpetrators of a January attack on Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Tehran are going to appear in court on July 18.

If Other Side Tears It Up, Iran Will Burn JCPOA: Leader

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, warned against US threats to terminate the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, and stressed that if such a thing happens, Iran would not stay loyal to its commitments, either.

Chinese Ambassador Interested In Expanding Iran Ties

China’s Ambassador to Iran Pang Sen stressed the interest of Chinese officials in expanding relations with Iran.

Eurasian official: Iran and EEU to ink FTA

An analysis of the potential benefits for countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) to conclude an interim agreement on free trade with Iran will be completed by the end of this year, according to Minister of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Veronica Nikishina, Sputnik reported.

Iran FM and Norway PM Hold Broad Talks in Oslo

In a meeting in Oslo, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg discussed a range of issues, from closer bilateral ties to the regional developments and counter terrorism efforts.

Iran and Norway Call for All-Out Confrontation of Terrorism

During a Monday, June 13 meeting between Iran’s FM Zarif and members of Norway’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, the two sides called for all-out confrontation of terrorism and extremism.

Chabahar Deal an Opportunity for Whole Region: Pak MP

The Chairman of the Pakistan National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs believes that the Chabahar deal signed between Iran, India and Afghanistan, if looked at positively, will be an opportunity for the whole region.

Academic Describes Canada’s Seizure of Iranian Assets as Unprecedented

Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei, a professor of international law at the University of Tehran, strongly criticized a recent Canadian court ruling to seize Iran’s assets, stressing that such “robbery” is an unprecedented and unacceptable move.

President Hails Stability in Iran, Stresses Forward Progress

On Saturday June 11, President Hassan Rouhani praised Iran's stability and security and stressed the country's forward progress.

Iran Calls for UN Peacekeeping Operations to Protect Civilians

Iran’s permanent representative to the UN addressed the high-level open debate on protecting civilians in the context of peacekeeping operations.

Pakistan Ex-Minister: Iran a time-tested friend

Pakistan’s former information minister and senior opposition leader strongly believes that Iran is a time-tested, stable and reliable neighbour and friend of Pakistan.

Rezaei: Ban Ki-moon’s Remarks Confirm UN Bows to Money, Force, Deception

Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council (EC) Mohsen Rezaei stated that UN Chief Ban Ki-moon's confession that the global body has bowed to Saudi pressures to omit the country's name from the child killers list showed that the world body can easily be bought and coaxed.

French Speaker: Tehran Vital for Regional Peace

French Parliament Speaker Claude Bartolone said that without Iran's engagement, West Asia will not see lasting peace.

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