Middle East

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has assured his Iraqi counterpart that Tehran will keep supporting the Arab country and its sovereignty, calling for plans to promote mutual economic cooperation and resume the trade exchanges in compliance with the health protocols.

The Iranian Parliament has endorsed an anti-Israel motion which outlines the manner of confrontation on the national and international scale with the Tel Aviv regime’s “atrocities”.

An expert on Persian Gulf issues has weighed in on reports of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s request that new Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi mediates between Tehran and Saudi Arabia.

A lawmaker says the ban on competing against Israeli athletes in sport events has been removed from a parliamentary motion that obliges the Iranian government to take certain measures against “hostile” measures of Israel.

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation have separately rejected the reports of an agreement on removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from power.

Defence Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami has given an assurance that Iraq will have all of Iran’s defence capabilities at its disposal, saying the Islamic Republic seeks strategic partnership with the new Iraqi government.

Moscow, Damascus and Tehran will keep up their strategic cooperation to fight the sinister phenomenon of terrorism, Iran's Foreign Ministry said, adding that the ongoing consultations between the three countries to find a political solution to the Syrian crisis will continue.

Iran has condemned the Israeli regime’s occupation of the Palestinian land and voiced its support for Palestinian people.

An expert in West Asian affairs says one of the challenges of the new Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi will be balancing ties with Iran and the United States which are in some way in conflict with each other.

The Iranian president has given an assurance to the new prime minister of Iraq that Tehran will stand by the new government of Baghdad and the Iraqi nation as always.

The Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed certain media reports claiming that the Astana Process guarantor states are making decision about the future of the Syrian government.

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Mustafa al-Kadhimi on taking office as the prime minster of Iraq, expressing hope for the enhancement of ties between Tehran and Baghdad in various fields.

A senior political analyst says Saudi Arabia has been left high and dry by most of its Arab allies in its campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated the Iraqi prime minister and the people of the Arab country on the formation of a new government.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the ISIS terrorist group’s criminal and cowardly attack in Iraq that resulted in the martyrdom of a number of fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces (also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi) in the holy Muslim month of Ramadan.

Iran says the International Quds Day rallies, annually held across the country on the last Friday of Ramadan, will only be held in 132 “white” counties and "low-risk" areas this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ranking diplomats from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation have discussed the latest developments in Yemen, with both voicing support for the Arab country’s territorial integrity.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has reasserted the country’s support for Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity.

Iran’s government spokesman says the Islamic Republic is not after creating tension in the region, but any move against the country’s interests would be responded decisively.

The Islamic Republic of Iran has warned against any disruption of security in the region saying that any adventurism will lead to a decisive reaction by the armed forces of Iran, the responsibility of which will fall on the hostile forces including the United States.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyanon Sunday evening.

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate phone conversations with his Omani and Iraqi counterparts, Yusuf bin Alawi and Mohamed Ali Alhakim, on the latest regional developments as well as the COVID-19 outbreak.

Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres has commended the Islamic Republic of Iran for its contribution to a ceasefire in Yemen. UN Secretary-General Antonio...

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the Zionist regime’s move to expand the Israeli settlements and annex parts of the occupied West Bank.

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a telephone conversation with his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Saturday.