Middle East

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit Turkey, Russia

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Ankara and Moscow on Sunday and Monday.

Iran Urges OIC to Push for Referendum in Palestine

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs has taken part in an extraordinary ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Executive Committee on Israeli threats to annex parts of the occupied Palestinian territories.

Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss Yemen, Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Assistant in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vasilyevich Vershinin have discussed the situation in Syria and Yemen, with both calling for political settlement of the crises.

Palestinian Resistance Lost A Candid, Precious Element: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered condolences on the death of former leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement Ramadan Abdullah Shalah, saying the Palestinian resistance has lost a sincere and valuable figure.

Iranian President Offers Condolences on Death of Former PIJ Chief

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has issued a message on the passing away of former leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement Ramadan Abdullah Shalah.

Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the new Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Mohammed Hussein had a phone conversation on Sunday.

Iran Offers Condolences on Ramadan Abdullah Shalah’s Demise

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has issued a message on the occasion of the demise of former leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement Ramadan Abdullah Shalah.

Ties with All Neighbours of Great Importance to Iran: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran attaches great significance to ties with its neighbours and is after establishing good and close relations with them.

Border Crossing between Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan Reopens

A border crossing between Iran and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region has reopened and the trade exchanges via land border have resumed in the normal way, officials say.

Iran Demands Iraq’s Explanation on Ship Sinking Incident

Iran has called on the Iraqi government to release a formal report on the sinking of an Iranian cargo ship in the waters of the Arab country.

Iran Condemns Expansion of EU, US Sanctions on Syria

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the expansion of European Union and United States sanctions against Damascus, saying that such sanctions will only target the Syrian people.

Iran to Export Electricity to Iraq for Two More Years

Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says the country will continue to export electricity to Iraq for two more years in defiance of the US sanctions. 

Iran Major Regional Power with Int’l Leverage: Parliament Speaker

Iran’s parliament speaker says the Islamic Republic enjoys great leverage both at regional and international levels.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Developments

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen has discussed the latest developments in Syria with Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iranian foreign minister in special political affairs.

Iran Felicitates Lebanon on Liberation Anniversary

Iran’s foreign minister has congratulated Beirut on the anniversary of the liberation of southern Lebanon from the Zionists’ occupation.

Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Liberation Day

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Lebanon on the anniversary of liberation of the Arab country’s southern regions from the Israeli occupation in 2000, describing the victory as a “medal of honour” for the Lebanese.

Iran, Turkey Move to Reopen Land, Air Borders

The presidents of Iran and Turkey have discussed plans to reopen the land and air borders between the two neighbours and restart trade exchanges in compliance with the health protocols.

Iranian Jewish MP Urges Fellow Jews to Rise Up against Zionism

The only Jewish member of the Iranian Parliament has called on the followers of Judaism across the globe to revolt against the Zionist regime “disaster” and support the Palestinian nation.

Promotion of Iran-Iraq Ties Serves Regional Stability: VP

Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has deplored an escalation of insecurity in the region after the American assassination of top Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani in Iraq, saying the expansion of relations between Tehran and Baghdad would contribute to regional stability.

Iran Leader Says ‘Virus of Zionism’ Will Be Eliminated

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the "virus of Zionism" will not last long and will be eliminated in the not-too-distant future.

Rouhani Urges Iranians to Once Again Voice Full Support for Palestinians

The Iranian president has called on Iranian people from different walks of life to once again express their support in unison for the oppressed Palestinian nation on the International Quds Day.

Iran’s Leader: Abolishment of Israel Not Equal to Abolishment of Jews

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says elimination of the Zionist regime of Israel does not translate into the abolishment of the Jewish people, but entails the eviction of aliens and thugs like Netanyahu.

Iran Rejoiced that Stability Returning to Iraq, Afghanistan: Rouhani

Iran’s President has expressed satisfaction over the resolution of political problems in Iraq and Afghanistan, saying that the Islamic Republic will continue to stand by its two friendly neighbours.

Iran’s Top General Says End of Israel Imminent

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, says the Palestinian intifada has entered a new critical phase and the end of the Israeli occupation is very close.

Iran Not to Tolerate Israeli Oppression of Palestinians: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says the people of Iran do not tolerate cruelty against the Palestinians, and that Jerusalem al-Quds would not remain under the occupation of the oppressors.

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