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Iranian, Qatari Diplomats Discuss Mutual, Regional Issues

Tehran and Doha have discussed a whole range of issues, including the enhancement of bilateral tie.

Iran, Iraq Agree on Two Electricity Contracts

Iran and Iraq have finalized two agreements on cooperation in the electricity industry during the Iraqi prime minister’s visit to Tehran.

Tehran Ready for Comprehensive Trade Cooperation with Baghdad: VP

Iranian First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri has expressed Tehran’s readiness to sign a comprehensive agreement on economic cooperation with Iraq, describing the deal as a major step in meeting the target for the promotion of bilateral trade.

President Rouhani: Outsiders Unable to Harm Iran-Iraq Ties

President of Iran has described Iraq as a strategic neighbour of the Islamic Republic, stressing that foreign parties will never be able to damage the brotherly bilateral relations.

Iran, Iraq Resolved to Raise Trade Exchange Value to $20 Billion

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Prime Minister of Iraq have made a resolute decision to raise the value of annual trade exchanges between the two countries to $20 billion.

Iran President Officially Welcomes Iraqi PM in Tehran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has officially received Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who is in Tehran at the head of a high-ranking delegation.

Iran Welcomes Iraq’s Efforts to Mediate between Tehran, Riyadh

Spokesperson for the Iranian government has underlined Tehran’s determination to enhance relations with the neighbouring countries as a main priority, saying Iran would welcome any initiative for the promotion of amity with the other countries, except the US.

Iraqi Prime Minister Due in Tehran on Tuesday

Prime Minister of Iraq Mustafa al-Kadhimi will arrive in Tehran on Tuesday for an official two-day visit at the head of a high-ranking politico-economic delegation.

Iran Hails Syria’s Successful Parliamentary Elections

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed the Islamic Republic's pleasure with the successful holding of parliamentary elections in Syria.

Iran Says Always Ready for Dialogue with All Regional States

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi underlined Tehran’s readiness for talks with regional countries, saying there is no other way than dialogue for resolution of differences.

Barzani Says Kurdistan Won’t Turn into Staging Ground for Attacking Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Masoud Barzani, the former President of the Kurdistan Region and the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), in Erbil.

Iranian Minister, Iraqi Politician Discuss War on Terror

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and head of Iraq’s Fatah Alliance, Hadi (Abu Hassan) al-Amiri, have held talks about the joint fight against terrorism.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Meets Iraqi President in Baghdad

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif had held a meeting with President of Iraq Barham Salih in Baghdad.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Iraqi PM ahead of al-Kadhimi’s Riyadh Visit

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and Prime Minister of Iraq Mustafa Al-Kadhimi have held a meeting in Baghdad.

Iran, Iraq Reaffirm Determination to Boost Economic Ties

The foreign ministers of Iran and Iraq have expressed the two countries’ determination to broaden the bilateral economic and trade ties.

Top Iranian, Iraqi Diplomats Hold Talks in Baghdad

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein held two rounds of meetings in Baghdad on Sunday.

Zarif in Baghdad to Discuss Regional Cooperation, US Crimes with Iraqis

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has unveiled plans for talks on regional cooperation with the Iraqi authorities in a visit to Baghdad, saying discussions will be also held about the US’ "criminal" activities and assassination of top commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.

Critics of Turkey’s Hagia Sofia Decision Fail to Recognize a Successful Compromise

A July 10, 2020 Turkish court ruling that annulled a 1934 cabinet decree regarding Hagia Sofia has been widely criticized across the world, but those who are sad and or angry may want to consider how Turkey says it intends to implement the plan.

Iran Condemns Fatal Saudi-Led Airstrikes on Yemen

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the Saudi-led coalition's latest airstrikes that have killed civilians in Yemen’s provinces of Hajjah and Jawf.

Iran Working Towards Restoration of Peace in Yemen: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed the latest developments in the region and in Yemen with Hisham Sharaf Abdullah, the foreign minister of the Yemeni National Salvation Government.

Iran Urges GCC Chief to Stop Blame Game, Focus on Ending Yemen War

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has denounced "unfounded" anti-Iran accusations levelled by the Secretary General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council about Yemen.

Iran Calls for Multilateral Cooperation among Regional States

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah using a video conference call.

Yemen’s Ansarullah Hits Saudi Oil Facility in Missile Attack: Spokesman

Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah says its forces have hit a large oil facility in the southern Saudi Arabian city of Jizan in drone and missile attacks overnight.

Tehran Denies US Claim of Seizing Iranian Ship Carrying Arms to Yemen

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected the US' “baseless” claim of seizing an Iranian ship carrying weapons to Yemen.

Iran, Syria Ink Comprehensive Military Deal

Top commanders from Iran and Syria have signed a comprehensive agreement on military cooperation between the two allies.

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