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Iranian, Turkish Presidents Stress Continuation of Int’l Cooperation

The Sixth Meeting of the High Level Cooperation Council (HLCC) between Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran was held on September 8, 2020 via videoconference.

Iran, Turkey Presidents to Hold Virtual Meeting amid Pandemic

The Turkish ambassador to Tehran has announced that his country’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will hold a virtual meeting with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday evening.

Iran Welcomes Palestinians’ Unity in Face of Israeli Atrocities

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has welcomed a recent meeting of Palestinian groups, saying the move indicates the prudence of Palestinian leaders in countering the Israeli regime as well as its supporters and accomplices.

Iran Warns UAE against Possible Israeli Presence in Region

Iran’s government spokesman has warned the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against paving the way for the Israeli regime to gain a foothold in the region.

Iran Leader Condemns UAE’s Deal with Israel as ‘Betrayal’

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly denounced the United Arab Emirates' recent deal with Israel as a betrayal of both Palestine and the regional states.

Iran Urges Promotion of Economic Cooperation with Neighbours

President Hassan Rouhani has described the enhancement of strategic ties with the neighbouring states as a top priority in Iran’s foreign policy agenda, saying closer economic cooperation with the neighbours would help overcome the problems.

Iran Pursuing Efforts to Ascertain Fate of Imam Musa al-Sadr

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has paid tribute to Imam Musa al-Sadr on the anniversary of his disappearance, saying Tehran has been making international efforts to discover the missing Shiite leader’s fate after four decades.

Astana Process Guarantor States, UN Envoy Convene in Geneva

Representatives from the three guarantor states of the Astana Peace Process –Iran, Russia and Turkey- and the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria held a meeting in Switzerland to discuss the situation in Syria.

Iran Urges UN to Play More Active Role in Helping Yemeni People

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister, and the UN's Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Ramesh Rajasingham have sat for talks on a range of issues.

UN Praises Iran’s ‘Constructive’ Role in Yemen Peace Process

A senior Iranian official has discussed Yemen developments with the UN representative for the Arab country.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Developments

A senior Iranian diplomat and the UN’s point man on Syria have exchanged views on the latest developments in the Arab country.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Condemn Israeli Attacks on Syria

The Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey as guarantors of the Astana Process for Syria peace have condemned Israel’s military attacks in Syria as a violation of international law.

UAE to Blame for Any Israeli Move against Iran, Spokesman Warns

Spokesperson for the Iranian Government Ali Rabiei has warned the United Arab Emirates of the responsibility it will have to face for any action that the Zionist regime would take against Iran, saying normalization of ties with Israel is to the detriment of Emirati rulers.

Iranian, Turkish Diplomats Meet in Geneva

Ranking diplomats representing Iran and Turkey in a meeting of the Astana Process for peace in Syria have held talks in Switzerland.

Iran, Russia Coordinate Efforts at Astana Peace Process Meeting

Senior diplomats from Iran and Russia have met in Geneva on the sidelines of the Astana Process for peace in Syria to weigh plans for success in the process.

Iran’s Defence Power Poses No Threat to Neighbours: Rouhani

The Iranian president has reiterated that the Islamic Republic pursues a defence and deterrence strategy which poses no threat to any country in the region, especially Iran’s neighbours.

Iran’s Zarif Congratulates Omani Counterpart on Taking Office

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated his new Omani counterpart on taking office.

Iran Urges Muslim Parliaments to Act against UAE-Israel Deal

Iran’s Parliament chief has urged the legislatures of Islamic countries to do all in their power to block a “shameful” normalization deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying Muslim parliamentarians must join forces to foil a “political assassination” of the Palestinian people.

Diplomat‌ Reaffirms Iran’s Support for Syria in Talks with Assad

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in special political affairs, has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

Entire Muslim World Sees UAE as Traitor: Iran

The Iranian parliament speaker says the agreement that the United Arab Emirates has reached with the Israeli regime to normalize their relations is a flagrant betrayal of the cause of Palestine.

Iran Will Definitely Change Approach to UAE: Top General

A senior Iranian military commander says Tehran’s approach towards the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will change fundamentally from now on after the country's deal with Israel.

Zarif Reiterates Iran’s Support for Palestine in Fight against Israel

The Iranian foreign minister has reiterated Tehran’s constant support for the struggles of Palestinian people aimed at securing their rights.

Iran’s IRGC Condemns Israel-UAE Deal as ‘Historic Folly’

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has categorically condemned the agreement between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Israeli regime to normalize their bilateral relations.

Zarif Decries Israel-UAE Deal to Normalize Ties

Iran has denounced an agreement by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Israeli regime to normalize relations between the two sides.

Iran Ready to Help Lebanon’s Reconstruction: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed the country’s readiness to assist Lebanon with the reconstruction process in the wake of a recent blast in Beirut.

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