Middle East

Zarif Condoles with Syria over FM Muallem’s Death

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered condolences to the prime minister of the Syrian Arab Republic on the passing away of Walid al-Muallem, the country's minister of foreign affairs and expatriates.

Iran to Avenge General Soleimani’s Assassination: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military commander has told the Iraqi foreign minister that the Islamic Republic will definitely take vengeance upon the assassins of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Top General Says Iran Ready to Meet Iraq’s Defence Needs

Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says defense cooperation between neighboring Iran and Iraq will improve security in the Arab country in the face of US efforts to revive terrorists in the region.

Iran Urges Saudi Arabia, Israel to Come Clean on Nuclear Activities

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says nuclear activities of Saudi Arabia and the Israeli regime should be “transparent.”

Iranian Diplomat, Syrian President Discuss Return of Refugees

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister, has sat down with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus.

Iran, Qatar to Work Closely on Renewable Energy Sources

Visiting Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian and Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari have, in a meeting, underlined the need to further promote mutual cooperation in the area of renewable energy sources.

Iranian President’s Message Submitted to Qatari Emir

Iran’s Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian has submitted a written message from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in a meeting in Doha.

Iranian, Syrian Diplomats Discuss Return Home of Syrian Refugees

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister, held talks with Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

Iran Ready to Help Neighbours Now that ‘Trump Security’ Illusion Gone

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed hope the few regional countries which were counting on Washington to ensure their security would realize the realities on the ground now that US President Donald Trump is leaving office.

Israel Seeks to Launch War with US Soldiers’ Blood: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Israeli regime is a fond of war, but would like to wage them with American soldiers’ blood.

Iran Urges Regional States Not to Rely on US for Security

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the outcome of the presidential election in the United States has sent a message to those regional countries which banked on Washington ensuring their security.

No Legal Verdict against Iranian Banks in Bahrain: CBI Official

An official at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has dismissed reports about a formal verdict being delivered against Iranian banks in Bahrain, saying any such ruling would lack legal credibility.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Developments

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen and Senior Assistant to Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji have held talks on the latest developments in Syria.

President Rouhani: Iran Ready to Send Any Relief to Quake-Hit Turkey

President Hassan Rouhani has offered condolences to the Turkish government and people over the devastating earthquake in Izmir province, saying Tehran is prepared to send aid to the quake-hit people.

Iran’s Interior Minister Condoles with Turkey over Deadly Quake

The Iranian interior minister has expressed condolences over the loss of several lives in an earthquake which struck Turkey's Izmir on October 30, 2020.

Rouhani Congratulates Erdogan on Turkey’s National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the National Day of the Republic of Turkey.

Some Regional Leaders Dividing Muslim World: Iran’s Qalibaf

The Iranian parliament speaker says a handful of Islamic heads of state have set the precedent of sowing discord in the Muslim world by turning their back on the principle of unity among Muslims.

Iran Condemns Assassination of Yemeni Minister of Youth

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the assassination of senior Yemeni official Hassan Muhammad Zaid.

Iranian, Turkish Presidents Discuss Enhancement of Trade Ties

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called for the promotion of economic and trade cooperation with neighbouring Turkey to mitigate the negative effects of the US sanctions and the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss Syria Developments

Ranking diplomats from Iran and Russia met in Tehran on Wednesday for talks on the latest developments in Syria.

Diplomats Discuss Implementation of Iran-Iraq Deals

Diplomatic delegations from Iran and Iraq have weighed plans to carry out the agreements the two neighbours have reached in the past.

Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Relations

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

‘Truckloads of Medicines Seized in Iraq Not of Iranian Origin’

The Food and Drug Administration of Iran says the 19 truckloads of medicines seized in Iraq were not Iranian, and had only been transferred via Iran.

Iraq Agrees to Release Iran’s Assets: Top Banker

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran says his negotiations with the Iraqi officials have yielded "positive" results, and the Arab country has given its approval to the release of Iran’s frozen assets for the purchase of basic commodities.

Iran Vows to Use Its Full Capacity to Protect Defenceless Yemenis

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister in special political affairs, discussed the latest developments in Yemen with Foreign Minister of the Yemeni National Salvation Government Hisham Sharaf Abdullah.

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