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Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis in Tehran

Sweden's Special Envoy for Yemen Peter Semneby held talks with Ali-Asghar Khaji, the Iranian Foreign Minister's senior advisor in special political affairs, on Monday, July 12, 2021.

Iran Calls for Lifting of US Sanctions against Syria

The Islamic Republic of Iran has objected to the US sanctions against the Syrian people, calling for the lifting of sanctions as soon as possible.

Iran Offers Condolences over Demise of Ahmad Jibril

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif offered condolences over the passing of leading Palestinian figure Ahmed Jibril.

Iran Slams Saudi Arabia’s ‘Baseless’ Claims about Its Uranium Enrichment

Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has reacted to the baseless claims of the Saudi envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

16th Round of Astana Talks on Syria Peace Underway in Kazakhstan

The 16th round of Astana Talks on Syria Peace is being held in Nur-Sultan, the capital city of Kazakhstan, and will wrap up on Thursday, July 8, 2021.

Region Plunged into Darkness after Invention of Israel: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to the Azerbaijan Republic has fired back at the Israeli ambassador in the country, after his anti-Iran tweet.

Iran Displays 1,200 Book Titles at Baghdad Book Fair

The secretary of Iran’s Coordination and Support Committee for Foreign Book Fairs says the country displayed nearly 1,200 book titles in Baghdad International Book Fair 2021, which was held in the Iraqi capital last month.

Iran Reaffirms Support for Syria in War on Terror

The Iranian Foreign Minister's Senior Advisor in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji, who is on a trip to Damascus heading a political delegation, has sat down for talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Foreign Forces Must Leave Middle East: Iranian General

A senior Iranian military commander says foreign troops should leave the West Asia region.

Raisi Says Ready to Reopen Iran’s Embassy in Riyadh

Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi says there is no barrier to the reopening of the Iranian embassy in Riyadh once he's sworn in in August.

Iran, Kuwait Discuss Latest Status of Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Libya

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Kuwaiti counterpart in the Turkish city of Antalya on bilateral and regional issues.

Zarif, Afghanistan’s Former FM Discuss Afghan Peace in Antalya

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Salahuddin Rabbani, the former foreign minister of Afghanistan and one of the leaders of Jamiat-e Islami Party, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Antalya

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Turkey to attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, held talks with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein.

Iran’s Zarif in Turkey to Attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to the Turkish city of Antalya to attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Iranian Diplomat, Omani Foreign Minister Meet in Muscat

Ali-Asghar Khaji, the Iranian Foreign Minister's senior advisor in special political affairs, held talks with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi during his trip to Muscat.  

Iran Follows Up on Iraq’s Payment of Its Unpaid Debts

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh, who is also the head of the Foreign Ministry's Public Diplomacy Department, held talks with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Baghdad.

Iran Shares Plan with UN to Eliminate FSO Safer Oil Spill Risk

The UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths met Ali-Asghar Khaji, the Iranian Foreign Minister's senior advisor, to discuss the latest developments in Yemen.

Iranian Diplomat, Iraqi Culture Minister Meet in Baghdad

Saeed Khatibzadeh, the director of the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Centre for Public Diplomacy, held talks with Iraqi Minister of Culture Hossein Nazim during a visit to Baghdad.

Iranian Diplomat Meets Several Iraqi Officials in Baghdad

Saeed Khatibzadeh, the spokesman and head of the Public Diplomacy Centre of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, held talks with Iraqi authorities after being welcomed by his Iraqi counterpart Ahmed Al-Sahhaf in the capital, Baghdad.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Yemen Crisis in Tehran

Martin Griffiths, the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen, held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on various aspects of the Yemen crisis and the ways to achieve peace and stability in the country.

‘Lame Duck Netanyahu Unlikely to Take Action against Iran in His Last Days’

A political analyst says now that the region is likely to get rid of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in coming days, he does not seem to be able to take any action against Iran during his last days in office.

Iran to Buy 16m Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Using Its Money Frozen in Iraq

Iraq has received the green light to pay $125 million in its debts to Iran for the purchase of 16 million doses of COVAX vaccines, Iran's energy minister said. The money has reportedly been transferred from Iraq's Trade Bank to a Swiss bank.

Rouhani Congratulates Assad on His Re-Election as Syrian President

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has felicitated his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on his re-election as the Arab country’s president.

Iran Congratulates Assad on ‘Decisive’ Victory in Syria Elections

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has, in a statement, congratulated the Syrian nation and government on the successful elections held in the country and the victory of Bashar al-Assad.

Zarif Congratulates Lebanon on Anniversary of Victory against Israel

Iran's Foreign Minister has, in separate messages, congratulated Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary general of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah, and Zeina Akar, the acting foreign minister of Lebanon, on the Eid of resistance and freedom and the anniversary of the victorious liberation of Southern Lebanon from the Israeli occupation forces through the bravery and devotion of resistance fighters.

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