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Iran Backs UN’s Efforts to Settle Yemen Crisis in Peaceful Way

The Public Relations Department of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, denied the remarks recently made by Rostam Qassemi in an interview with Russia al-Youm regarding Iran's military assistance and the presence of Iranian military advisors in Yemen.

Blast at Israeli Military Factory Possibly Intentional: Iranian Media

Israeli officials and media have announced that an explosion at an Israeli military facility and research centre in the city of Ramla in central occupied Palestine was due to an accident which happened to a satellite carrier.

Rouhani Congratulates Assad on Syria National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on the Arab country's national day.

Iran Expresses Grave Concern over Recent Incidents in Iraq

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed deep concern over the incidents that happened in Iraq in the past few days.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Latest Syria Developments

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to the Iranian foreign minister for special political affairs, had a conversation with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen.

US Should Lift All Sanctions, Fulfill Commitments, Rouhani Tells Qatari Emir

The Iranian president has reiterated that Iran will return to full compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), only after the United States removes all sanctions.

Iran, Russia Stress Respect for Syrian Constitution, National Dialogue

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran’s Foreign Minister for special political affairs, has held talks with Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and President Vladimir Putin's Special Envoy for the Middle East and Africa.

Iran Reserves Right to Act against Perpetrators of Terror Act in Natanz

The Iranian government spokesman says Iran reserves the right to act against those who ordered and perpetrated the act of sabotage against the country’s Natanz nuclear facility.

Zarif Vows Revenge for Israeli Attack on Natanz Facility

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has blamed Israel for sabotaging Iran’s key Natanz nuclear site, vowing revenge for the Sunday morning’s attack.

Iranian, Yemeni Diplomats Discuss Peace Process

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to the Iranian foreign minister for special political affairs, has held phone talks with Mohammed Abdul-Salam, the senior negotiator for Yemen’s National Salvation Government.

Iran Says Israel Benefits from Jordan Developments

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Israel's fingerprint can be found in any "sedition" in Islamic countries, including the recent developments in Jordan.

Iran Welcomes Any Peace Plan Ending Yemen Plight: Foreign Ministry

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the country welcomes any peace initiative focused on ending the six-year war on Yemen and lifts the inhumane economic siege imposed against the impoverished country.

Iranian, Turkish Foreign Ministers Meet in Istanbul

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu had a meeting in Istanbul on Friday, March 19, 2021.

Iran Raps Saudi Arabia for Using Muslims’ Money to Kill Yemenis

A senior Iranian official has criticized Saudi Arabia for spending Muslims’ money on purchasing weapons and killing the Muslim people of Yemen.

Iran Says Will Consider All Options If Israel’s Role in Vessel Attack Proved

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Islamic Republic will consider all options if Israel’s role in the recent act of sabotage against the Iranian cargo ship Shahre Kord in the Mediterranean is proved.

Iran’s Leader Rebukes US for Double Standards on Human Rights

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States claims to be an advocate of human rights while it blatantly supports the Saudi murderers of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi who was dismembered with a bone saw.

Iran Warns of ‘Disastrous Consequences’ If Israel Makes Any Mistake

The Iranian government spokesman says catastrophic repercussions are awaiting Tel Aviv officials should they make any mistakes.

Ayatollah Sistani Urges Removal of Sanctions in Meeting with Pope: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Iraq’s top religious authority Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has called for the removal of sanctions against nations in his recent meeting with the pontifex in Najaf.

Iran Vows to Level Tel Aviv, Haifa to Ground If Israel Makes Any Mistake

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa if the Israeli regime commits any mistake.

Foreign Intervention in Iraq’s Affairs Detrimental to Entire Region: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is against any kind of foreign intervention in Iraq’s internal affairs and considers it detrimental to the Arab country and the entire region.

Iran, Syria Clinch Several Deals on Sci-Tech Cooperation

The Iranian vice president for science and technology says Tehran and Damascus have signed several agreements on mutual sci-tech collaboration during his "fruitful" trip to Damascus.

Iran Rejects US ‘Baseless’ Claim That It’s Stoking Tension in Yemen

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected the US secretary of state’s "unfounded" accusation that Iran is fueling tensions in Yemen.

Iran Opens Innovation House in Syria to Boost High-Tech Exports

Iran House of Innovation and Technology Exports has been opened in the Syrian capital of Damascus in a ceremony attended by Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari and Syrian Minister of Higher Education Bassam Ibrahim.

Iran Says Ready to Transfer Innovation Ecosystem Experiences to MENA

Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says the Islamic Republic is prepared to transfer its innovation ecosystem experiences to the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Iran, Syria Reach Deal to Enhance Mutual Sci-Tech Collaboration

The Iranian vice president for science and technology says he has discussed closer sci-tech cooperation with Syria during his trip to Damascus.

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