Middle East

Renegotiation of Iran Nuclear Deal Not Possible: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the European Union has some standards, based on which, it is not possible to review the nuclear deal.

US, Saudis Arm ISIS Terrorists: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Washington and Riyadh provided ISIS with weapons while Iran helped the Iraqis and Syrians defeat the terrorists.

BBC Criticised for Double Standards on Syria Extremists

The BBC’s Persian TV service has adopted a dual policy regarding the extremists in Syria these days. The TV channel’s double-standard policy is so funny that every day it picks a new name for these people based on the benefits they bring for the Royal family of the UK.

Iranian Kurdish MPs Protest Turkish Invasion of Syria

In a letter addressed to the UN Secretary General, the Kurdish lawmakers of the Iranian Parliament have lashed out at the international body’s silence over Turkey’s invasion of the Syrian Kurds.

Iran Calls for Establishment of Regional Dialogue Forum

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says a Regional Dialogue Forum needs to be established in the Persian Gulf to make clear that we all have similar concerns, fears, aspirations and hopes.

Iraqi Kurdistan Will Never Sever Ties with Iran: PM

Prime Minister of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani says his visit to Tehran was aimed at sending the message that Erbil will never cut its brotherly relations with the Islamic Republic.

Assad Hails Iran Leader’s Role in Defeating Terrorism

The Syrian president has praised the support of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the wise leadership of the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution in recent victories against terrorists.

Iran Vehemently Condemns Kabul Hotel Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the armed attack and hostage taking in Kabul’s Intercontinental Hotel which left tens of innocent civilians dead and wounded.

Kuwaiti Journalist Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail for ‘Insulting’ Riyadh

A criminal court in Kuwait has sentenced a Kuwaiti journalist and activist to five years in prison for ‘publishing insulting pieces against Saudi Arabia.’

Iranian, Turkish Top Generals Discuss Afrin Operation

General Hulusi Akar, the highest military officer of Turkey, and Major General Mohammad Baqeri, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, have talked about the ongoing Turkish operation in Syria’s Afrin.

Iran Concerned about Turkey’s Operation in Syria’s Afrin

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman says the country is concerned about and closely watching Turkey’s ongoing operation in Syria’s Afrin, and hopes that the operation would be immediately terminated so as to prevent the deepening of crisis in northern Syria.

Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan Call for Closer Trade Ties

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani and the Iraqi Kurdistan region’s Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani have urged the private sectors of both sides to take part in mutual development projects.

Tehran Slams Erbil for Giving Immunity to Anti-Iran Groups

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has harshly criticized the Iraqi Kurdistan for allowing anti-Iran groups to freely travel through the territory after conducting acts of terror against Iranian citizens.

Iraqi Kurdistan’s PM in Tehran to Mend Ties: Envoy

The Iraqi Kurdistan region's prime minister has arrived in Tehran to warm up Erbil’s frosted ties with the Islamic Republic, according to what the Kurdish envoy says.

Iraqi Kurdistan’s PM to Visit Tehran Sunday

Reports say Prime Minister of the Iraqi Kurdistan region, Nechirvan Barzani, will travel to the Iranian capital on Sunday.

Iranian, Russian, Turkish Diplomats Meet in Sochi

Top negotiators of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have held a trilateral meeting in the Russian city of Sochi to prepare the grounds for the Syrian National Dialogue Congress.

Iran, Russia Discuss Syria Peace Process in Sochi

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, has held talks with Alexander Lavrentiev, the Russian president's special envoy for Syria.

Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss Regional Issues in Moscow

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in political affairs, has held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, who is also Vladimir Putin's especial envoy for the Middle East.

Iran Standing Firm against Israeli Regime: Gen. Soleimani

The commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran is standing up to the Zionist regime of Israel with dignity and power.

Hamas Chief Appreciates Iran’s Support for Palestine

Hamas' Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh has sent a letter to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to appreciate the support of the Iranian nation for the resistance movement and also thank the Leader guidelines in this regard.

Israel Seeks to Create Chaos in Lebanon for Own Interests: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed Lebanon for weathering problems and foiling hostile plots, saying the Zionist regime of Israel benefits from tensions in the Arab country.

OIC Lawmakers Blast Trump’s al-Quds Bid as Threat to World Peace

Muslim parliamentarians have condemned US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital as a threat to the global peace and a violation of the Palestinian nation’s rights.

Enemies Seeking to Sideline Palestine Issue: Top Iranian Cleric

Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani has warned against the enemy plot to sideline the fate of Palestine as the main issue of the Islamic world.

Iran, Syria Pass through Difficult Stages Successfully: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Syrian Parliament Speaker Hammouda Youssef Sabbagh have discussed issues of mutual interest in Tehran.

Iranian University to Open Branches in Syria on Assad’s Order

Iran’s Islamic Azad University is to establish branches is several countries, including Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.

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