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Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Anniversary of 33-Day War
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sent separate messages to his Lebanese counterpart and the secretary-general of the Hezbollah movement to congratulate them on the anniversary of the country's victory in its 33-day war against Israeli aggressors in 2006.
Iran Condemns UAE’s ‘Stupid’ Move to Establish Ties with Israel
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the normalization of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel, describing it as a stab in the back of Muslim world.
Iran’s Foreign Minister in Beirut for Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Beirut to hold talks with top Lebanese officials.
US Presence in Region Source of Insecurity, Instability: Iran
A senior Iranian official says the US presence in the region is illegitimate and a source of insecurity and instability.
Aims, Dimensions of Saudi Nuclear Program Lack Transparency: Iran
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed concern over Riyadh’s covert atomic energy program, saying the objectives and dimensions of Saudi Arabia’s nuclear activities lack transparency.
Iran Warns against Any Foreign Interference in Lebanon Politics
Iran’s government spokesman has called on other countries not to interfere in efforts to determine the destiny of Lebanon amid unrest and political crisis in the Arab state.
GCC Chief’s Anti-Iran Stance Not Shared by All Members: Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the stance adopted by the secretary general of the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on the Islamic Republic does not reflect the viewpoints of all member states.
Iran Hails Global Solidarity with Lebanese after Beirut Blast
The Iranian president has expressed content with world countries expressing solidarity with people of Lebanon who suffered greatly in a recent massive explosion in Beirut.
Iran Rejects GCC’s ‘Irresponsible’ Statement
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has denounced a recent anti-Iran statement issued by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Iran’s Red Crescent Erects Field Hospital in Lebanon
The Iranian Red Crescent Society has set up a makeshift hospital in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, as part of its efforts to help the Arab country after the massive blast that hit Beirut port.
Iran Warns about Saudi Arabia’s Covert Nukes Program
Iran’s ambassador to international organizations has warned about Saudi Arabia’s covert nuclear program, urging the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to probe into the "non-transparent" program.
Iran Vows to Help Lebanon Following Huge Blast in Beirut
Iran says it will stand by the Lebanese government and nation and will offer them any assistance it can.
President Rouhani, Lebanese Counterpart Discuss Beirut Blast
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has, in a telephone conversation on Thursday, offered condolences to his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun on the deadly Beirut port explosion.
Iran FM Condoles with Lebanon over Deadly Explosion
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a phone conversation with his Lebanese counterpart, expressed sympathy with the Arab country's nation and government over a massive blast that hit Beirut on Tuesday.
Tehran Ready to Provide Medical Aid for Those Injured in Beirut Blast
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has expressed the Islamic Republic's preparedness to send medical aid and medicine and provide any other type of medical assistance for those injured in a massive explosion that hit the Lebanese capital on Tuesday.
Iran Regrets ‘Alarming’ Explosion in Beirut
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over a massive blast that ripped through the Lebanese capital of Beirut, describing it as an "alarming" incident.
Iran Condemns US Oil Deal with Syrian Kurdish Group
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned an oil agreement between the US and a Syrian Kurdish group.
Iran, Iraq Stress Closer Cooperation to Establish Regional Stability
The Iranian president has urged closer cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad to further enhance mutual relations as well as to ensure regional security.
Tehran Says Resolved to Broaden Its ‘Comprehensive’ Ties with Baghdad
Iran's president has expressed Tehran's preparedness to expand its all-out relations with Iraq in a wide range of fields.
Rouhani, Erdogan Discuss Enhanced Cooperation in Face of US Sanctions
The Iranian president has called for further cooperation between Tehran and Ankara now that the Islamic Republic is under cruel US sanctions.
Iran Decries US Envoy’s Comments about Coronavirus Outbreak
Tehran has condemned the remarks made by US State Department's Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook, who had claimed Iran had exported coronavirus to the whole region.
Regional Cooperation Sole Way to Ensure Security, Iran Tells Qatar
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani says security and stability in the region would be attainable only through regional cooperation.
Syria Opens Probe into US Interception of Iran Airliner
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) says Syria has launched an investigation into the US warplanes’ harassment of a Beirut-bound Iranian airliner in the Syrian airspace.
Iranian, Turkish Diplomats Discuss Mutual Cooperation
The spokesmen of the Iranian and Turkish foreign ministries have discussed a whole range of issues, including the enhancement of mutual cooperation.
Iranian, Qatari Diplomats Discuss Mutual, Regional Issues
Tehran and Doha have discussed a whole range of issues, including the enhancement of bilateral tie.