Middle East

Iran Strongly Condemns Israeli Attack on Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque

  Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s brutalities at Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied West Bank.

Israel’s Downward Spiral Has Begun: Iran’s Leader

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader says the downward spiral of the Israeli regime has started and will not stop.

Israel Can Be Destroyed with Just One Operation: IRGC Chief

A top Iranian military commander says the Israeli regime will be destroyed with just one operation.

Iran Urges Muslim World to Keep Flames of Palestinian Struggle Alive

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran has, in a statement marking the International Quds Day, called on Islamic countries to pressure world powers to back Palestinian people.

Iran, Syria Reiterate Support for Palestine ahead of Quds Day

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad on issues of mutual interest in bilateral, regional and international fields.

Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis

The crisis in Yemen was once again on the agenda of the talks between Ali-Asghar Khaji, the senior advisor to the Iranian foreign minister, and Swedish Special Envoy for Yemen Peter Semneby.

Zarif Says Tour of Arab States amid Vienna Talks Shows Iran Highly Values Neighbours

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah.

Iran Welcomes Bin Salman’s Conciliatory Tone

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has welcomed the recent conciliatory remarks made by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about Tehran-Riyadh relations and the region.

Tehran, Muscat Discuss Expansion of Regional Cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has had a meeting with General Sultan bin Mohammed al Nu'amani, the Minister of the Royal Office in the Sultanate of Oman.

Iran’s Zarif, Chief Houthi Negotiator Meet in Muscat

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Mohammed Abdul-Salam, a senior negotiator of the Yemeni National Salvation Government, in the Omani capital of Muscat.

Tehran Says Prepared for Development of Relations with Erbil

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with a delegation from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) co-chaired by Lahur Sheikh Jangi and Bafel Talabani in Erbil.

Iran, Iraq Share Diverse Religious, Cultural Bonds: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church Louis Sako.

Tehran, Baghdad Stress Regional Cooperation to Counter Terrorism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji in Baghdad.

Iran Urges Unity among Iraqi Factions in Meeting with Shiite Leaders

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with leaders of Iraqi political groups as well as prominent Shiite figures, including former prime ministers.

Iraqi Kurdistan’s Soil Won’t Be Used for Threatening Iran: Barzani

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Masoud Barzani, the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in Iraq, in Erbil.

Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan Region Discuss Closer Cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Nechirvan Barzani, the president of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, in Erbil.

A Strong Iraq Can Play Constructive Role in Region: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate meetings with Seyyed Ammar al-Hakim, the head of the Iraqiun Coalition and National Wisdom Movement; Adel Abdul-Mahdi, the former Iraqi prime minister; and Nouri al-Maliki, the former Iraqi prime minister and the leader of the State of Law Coalition.

Tehran, Baghdad Stress Implementation of Previous Agreements

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting with Iraqi President Barham Salih in Baghdad.

Iran Urges Implementation of Iraq Legislation on Withdrawal of US Forces  

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Iraqi Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbusi as part of his meetings with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad.

Iran Respects Diversity of Religious, Ethnic Groups in Iraq: FM Zarif

Irannian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat down with Leader of the Legitimate Arabic Centre of Iraq Khamis al-Khanjar as well as a host of Sunni representatives of the Iraqi Parliament and other prominent Sunni figures.

PM Kadhimi Calls Iran ‘Strategic Partner’ of Iraq

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Baghdad to discuss issues of mutual interest with Iraqi officials, attended an Iftar banquet hosted by Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Monday evening.

Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Meet in Baghdad

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Baghdad on a two-day trip, met his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein to discuss the latest developments in bilateral relations and regional issues.

Iran FM Arrives in Baghdad, Pays Homage to Soleimani, Abu Mahdi

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in the Iraqi capital for a two-day visit, paid tribute to former IRGC Quds Force Commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani and his Iraqi comrade Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis at the place where they had been killed in a US drone strike in January last year.

Iran’s Top General Warns of Measures to ‘Bring Israel to Its Senses’

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has warned that measures have been, and will be, taken by the Resistance Front to bring Israelis to their senses and not let their attacks go unanswered.

Iran Offers Condolences to Iraq over Deadly Hospital Fire

Iran has sympathised with Iraq over a deadly fire that hit Baghdad's Ibn Khatib Hospital and killed at least 82 people.

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