Int'l Relations

Iran president hopes for enhanced ties with China

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has welcomed the expansion of ties with China, expressing hope for enhanced cooperation between Tehran and Beijing in political and economic fields.

Rouhani, Putin discuss military, nuclear power ties: Moscow

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have exchanged views on ways to broaden bilateral cooperation in the fields of military technology and nuclear power, a Russian official says.

Iran, India must counter terrorism in region: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the further enhancement of cooperation between the Islamic Republic and India, particularly in countering threats posed by terrorism.

Iranian president in Russia to attend BRICS, SCO summits

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is in Russia to participate in two major summits of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Iran, Tajikistan sign MoU to complete Anzob tunnel

Iran and Tajikistan have inked a deal to complete the Anzob tunnel, which connects the Tajik capital to the country's second largest city Khujand and is a transit route between Dushanbe and Tashkent.

Where does Rafsanjani stand on the Shiite-Sunni issue, regional matters and Iran-Saudi ties?

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani has said that the Shiites do not want to get involved in confrontation with fellow Muslims, adding regional Islamic countries can count on Iran as their best friend.

Iran’s president to attend BRICS, SCO summits in Russia

President Rouhani is going to have a tight schedule during his two-day stay in the Russian city of Ufa.

Comments of Hashemi Rafsanjani on Iran-Iraq relations

Hashemi Rafsanjani has taken a look at Tehran-Baghdad ties over the years and dismissed concerns that the two countries pose a threat to each other.

Sultan Qaboos approves Iran-Oman Maritime Border Demarcation deal

Oman’s Sultan Qaboos has confirmed a Muscat-Tehran deal on maritime borders demarcation in the Sea of Oman.

Minister submits President Rouhani’s message to Algerian counterpart

Iran’s Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian on Monday submitted President Hassan Rouhani’s message to Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, inviting him to attend a 3rd Summit...

Speaker: Images of Sardasht chemical bombing won’t fade away

He said the savage bombing of civilians and destroying their homes was the most heinous crime of the kind which had many catastrophic consequences, with many bodies and souls still suffering.

Iran gives Venezuela $500 million credit line

Among the agreements, there are plans for joint production of commodity goods, including detergents and other hygiene materials in Venezuela.

Iran urges dialogue to resolve Yemen crisis

Iran supports UN efforts to dispatch humanitarian aid and organize real negotiations between Yemeni groups, the deputy foreign minister said.

Twenty reasons why Iran does not trust the US

A former Iranian nuclear negotiator says that the United States is the number-one threat to Iran’s national security, setting out 20 reasons why Tehran cannot trust Washington.

Iranian people are nice and hospitable: US coach

My first impression is that everyone here has been incredibly hospitable. Everyone has been very nice, US volleyball coach John Speraw said.

Iran, Pakistan launch joint fiber optic project

The network is aimed at expanding the bandwidth of Pakistan and international information transit.

Seattle can help America and Iran learn to build trust

An American daily has said Seattle and Isfahan can develop a sister-city relationship to help the US and Iran build trust after decades of hostility and distrust.

Iraqi Kurdistan calls on Iran to mediate between Baghdad and Erbil

The Iraqi Kurdistan regional administration official said that solving issues with Baghdad is a top priority of Erbil.

MEP: We have come to Tehran to guarantee promises

Richard Howitt, a Member of the European Parliament, has said that the EP will open its Tehran office in 2016 after the conclusion of a nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1.

The chance for failure of nuclear talks is low: Mousavian

The chance for failure is low, Mousavian, currently a research scholar at Princeton University, said.

Iran FM says battle against violence must be within international law

Zarif lashed out at countries which employ double standards with regard to violence, including the crises in Syria and Yemen.

Iran, Greek governments keen on cultural-artistic ties

Jannati said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is willing to develop tourism cooperation with Greece.

Envoy Describes Germany as Iran’s Biggest European Trade Partner

Germany is the biggest European partner of Iran in the field of economy, the German envoy said in a meeting with Khorasan Razavi governor general.

Zarif decries UN discriminatory stance vis-à-vis conflicts

He also criticized the U.N. indifferent and passive approach vis-à-vis the deterioration of humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Change in tactic or strategy?

It is wishful thinking to assume that diplomacy can achieve what used to be achieved through war machine; real change is needed.

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