Middle East

Iranian VP in Turkey for Expansion of Sci-Tech Ties

Iran's Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has arrived in the Turkish capital of Ankara at the head of a high-tech delegation.

Oman Foreign Minister in Tehran for Talks

Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi has arrived in Tehran for fresh talks with top Iranian officials.

‘IRGC Missile Attacks on US Show Iran’s Power to Regional States’

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the recent missile attacks by the IRGC against a US base in Iraq proved Tehran's might to the regional countries.

Iran Says Will Target Any Country Used for Anti-Tehran Plot

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic reserves the right to target any other country – including the friendly state of Iraq – if they are used for conspiracy and attack against Iran.

Iran Has No Interest in Escalation of Tension: Top General

Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says the Islamic Republic is not interested in escalation of tensions in the region, but is ready to give a crushing response to any act of aggression.

Distance between War & Peace Only One Bullet: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the importance of taking daily care for maintaining security, saying the distance between war and peace is only one bullet.

Iran to Open Pavilion at Omani Energy Exhibition

The knowledge-based companies from the Islamic Republic of Iran are going to take part in the Oman Petroleum & Energy Show (OPES) in March 2020.

Only Trump, ISIS Celebrated Gen. Soleimani’s Death: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the only ones who celebrated the assassination of senior Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani were the US president and the ISIS terrorist group.

US Trying to Seize Syria’s Oil Wells, Rouhani Warns

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran has lambasted the US for its attempts to take control of Syria’s oil resources, urging that the regional nations should not relax until the American military forces are expelled from the region.

Iran DM Urges Constant Opposition to US Presence in Region

Defence Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami has called for sustained opposition to the presence of American military forces in the region.

Iran Urges Stronger Tehran-Muscat Ties under New Sultan

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called for deeper bilateral ties between the Islamic Republic and Oman Sultanate in all fields.

Syrian Prime Minister in Tehran for Talks

Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis is paying a visit to Tehran to discuss latest regional and international developments and other bilateral issues of interest.

Outbreak of War in Region Very Dangerous: Rouhani

The Iranian president has called for closer cooperation among countries in the Middle East to ensure peace and stability, and ease tensions in the region.

Iran Ready to Take New Steps for Enhanced Ties with All Neighbours: President

Iran's president says the country welcomes further development of relations with its neighbours, especially Qatar, and is pleased it has had close relations with the Arab country in recent years.

Iran Leader Urges Qatar to Reject US Interference in Region

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States and its friends are behind unrest in the Middle East, and regional states must reject its presence.

Iran Advises No Resistance Group to Act against US: Spokesman

Spokesman for the Iranian Government Ali Rabiei says that the US officials are afraid that the resistance groups in the region will take revenge on them, but Iran has not recommended anyone take proxy measures against the US.

Emir of Qatar in Iran for Talks

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Hamad Al Thani has arrived in the Iranian capital of Tehran to hold talks with the country’s top officials.

Iran FM Meets New Sultan of Oman in Muscat

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with the new Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, in the Omani capital of Muscat.

Sultan Qaboos of Oman Dies at 79

Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman, the longest-serving Arab ruler and the king of the Sultanate of Oman, has passed away at the age of 79.

Iran’s President Warns US Not to Make New Mistakes

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has advised the US administration not to make another mistake, or it will have to receive an “immense and dangerous” response from Tehran.

Iran Did Not Intend to Kill US Troops: IRGC Commander

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says its recent missile attack on a US base in Iraq was not aimed at killing American troops but sought to damage the US war machine.

Oman FM Says No Chance for Mediation between Iran, US

Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi says there is no chance right now for mediation between Tehran and Washington amid the recent escalation of tension in the region.

Two Wounded after Explosion in Iraq’s Kirkuk

A soldier and an officer have been wounded in the blast. The Chinese Oil Company says it has withdrawn some of its personnel from the city's oilfield.

Iran, Turkey Discuss IRGC Missile Attacks on US Base

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on Wednesday.

Erbil Owes Existence to Gen. Soleimani, KRG Ex-President Tells Why

The review of an interview with former president of the Kurdistan Region five years after being published in a Turkish daily sheds light on how Iran’s General Qassem Soleimani literally saved Erbil after the Kurdish calls for help from the US, UK, France, Turkey and Saudis went unheeded when bloodthirsty ISIS forces were on the city’s doorstep.

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