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Middle East

Regional Cooperation Prerequisite for Sustainable Security, Iran Tells Iraq

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says cooperation among regional countries, free from foreign interference, is a prerequisite for sustainable security.

Iran Waiting for Israel’s Wrong Move to Destroy Tel Aviv Regime: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military commander says the country’s military is waiting for a wrong move by the Israeli regime to destroy it.

Stage Set for Collapse of Israel: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military commander says the stage is set for the collapse of the Israeli regime.

Iran Rejects G7’s ‘Baseless’ Accusations over Israel Ship Attack

Iran has dismissed as groundless a statement by the Group of 7 which blames Tehran for the attack on an Israeli-managed ship off the coast of Oman.

Iran Says Raising Kurdistan Flag at Tehran Airport Was Mistake

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says raising the Kurdistan Region's flag upon the arrival of the KRG president was a mistake by the executive welcoming team stationed at Tehran airport.

Iran Urges UN to Deal with Israel’s ‘Adventurism’  

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations has called on the world body to deal with the Israeli regime’s “adventurism” in the region.

Raisi Says Iran Serious in Developing Relations with UAE

Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi has told the Emirati envoy that Tehran is serious in developing its relations with the United Arab Emirates, especially in the economic fields.

Iran Wants to See Strong, Developed Iraq: President Raisi

President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran says the country would like to see a strong and mighty Iraq.

Raisi Says Promotion of Ties with Turkey on Top of Iran’s Agenda

Iran’s new President Ebrahim Raisi says the policy of good neighbourliness will work only if Tehran and Ankara further enhance their relations in different areas.

Raisi to Boost Iran’s Ties with Neighbours, Zarif Tells Kuwaiti FM

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah and Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a meeting in Tehran, discussed bilateral ties as well as the latest situation of the region and other issues of mutual interest.

EU Diplomats in Iran to Attend Raisi’s Inauguration, Saudis Will Come Next

A delegation of high-ranking European Union diplomats has arrived in Tehran to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran Calls Successive Maritime Incidents in Sea of Oman ‘Suspicious’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has described as totally suspicious the reports of successive security incidents involving vessels in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, warning against any effort to create a vicious atmosphere to pursue certain political goals.

Iran Warns UK, Israel It Will Give Strong Response to Any Adventure

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has strongly condemned and deeply regretted the baseless accusations made by the British foreign secretary against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which were repeated by the US secretary of state in the same context and contained contradictory, false and provocative accusations.

Tehran Rejects Bahrain Court Ruling against Iranian Banks

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has slammed the Bahraini Supreme Criminal Court's ruling against the Central Bank of Iran and several other Iranian banks, categorically rejecting the false accusations levelled against them.

Iran Denies Role in Attack against Israeli-Operated Ship near Oman

Iran has denounced the Tel Aviv regime for accusing it of attacking an Israeli-operated ship off the coast of Oman.

Iran Expresses Regret over Deadly Wildfire in Southern Turkey

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed regret over the massive wildfire that engulfed parts of forests in Turkey's southern provinces, which caused extensive damages and killed several Turkish citizens.

Raisi Says Expansion of Ties with Neighbours on Top of His Foreign Policy Agenda

The President-elect of the Islamic Republic of Iran says expansion of relations with neighbours will be the top priority of his government.

Turkish Opposition Vows to Send Back Home Syrian Refugees If He Wins Elections

The leader of the Turkish opposition says if his party comes to power after the elections in this country, he will send back the Syrian refugees to their country.

Where’s Lebanon Heading after Hariri’s Resignation

Saad Hariri, the Lebanese prime minister-designate and the leader of the largest Sunni party in the parliament, resigned last week and once again created a power vacuum in the country.

Saudi Arabia to Send Envoy to Ebrahim Raisi’s Inauguration Ceremony: Source

An informed source has told Etemad daily that the Saudi Kingdom will send an envoy to the inauguration ceremony of Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raisi in early August.

Iran’s Zarif Sympathises with Iraq over Sadr City Terror Attack

In a phone call with Iraqi top diplomat Fuad Hussein, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed sympathy with the Iraqi government and people over the recent terrorist act in Baghdad's Sadr City.

Zarif Holds Talks with Pakistani, Turkish, Omani, S African Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate phone conversations with the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkey, Oman, and South Africa.

Iran Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Iraq’s Sadr City

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has strongly condemned the recent act of terrorism in the Sadr City of Baghdad.

No Obstacle to Boosting of Tehran-Doha Ties, Rouhani Tells Qatari Emir

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hailed the relations between the Islamic Republic and Qatar as two Muslim countries, calling for further promotion of ties.

Iran Sympathises with Iraq over Tragic Hospital Fire

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has sympathised with the Iraqi nation and government, especially the families of the victims, over the heart-wrenching fire at Al-Hussain Hospital in the city of Nassiriya.

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