Thursday, March 28, 2024

Middle East

Iran reaffirms sovereignty over three Persian Gulf islands

Every activity in the three Iranian islands has been carried out in line with the Islamic Republic’s sovereign rights, said Afkham.

Iran censures ICRC over ‘insufficient’ aid for Yemen

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has criticized the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for dispatching “insufficient” aid for people in the war-hit Yemen.

Erdogan; an odd man out with absurd claims

An Iranian expert in Middle Eastern affairs has said that the Turkish president has started to play the blame game by his anti-Iran claims simply to cover up his foreign policy failures prior to the upcoming general elections.

Iran’s space scientist killed in Mecca crane collapse

The Saudi government should have made the necessary preparations to safeguard the lives of the pilgrims in Mecca, Ali Larijani said.

No plan to close Iran embassy in Yemen: Diplomat

Iran’s ambassador in Sana’a has home just for a few days for medical examinations, Amir-Abdollahian said.

Europe’s willingness to cooperate with Iran on regional matters

A former Iranian diplomat has said that the Syrian refugee crisis and Russia’s military war games off the coast of Syria have caused the Europeans to turn to Iran for solving regional crises.

Bahrain government should settle internal crisis rather than blame others

Afkham has suggested that the Bahraini government set aside security methods and solve its internal problems through national reconciliation.

Iran slams continuation of Saudi military aggression against Yemen

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has said that Yemen will have no military winner, adding that military aggression defies constructive diplomacy and peace.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE; disputed territories and geographical maps

A border dispute is simmering between Saudi Arabia and the UAE with Riyadh trying hard to keep it hidden so that its meddling in Yemen cannot be taken advantage of by its neighbor.

Mr. Erdogan! You are to blame for the Syrian refugees

The Turkish president has claimed that Iran is to blame for a large influx of Syrian refugees who are fleeing their hometown. An Iranian daily has responded to Erdogan's baseless claims.

Violation of states’ sovereignty worsens Mideast crises: Iran

Afkham also condemned the deaths of civilians and security forces in the recent wave of terror attacks in Turkey.

Rafsanjani: US should compensate past mistakes prior to thaw in ties

Rafsanjani told the Austrian president that Iran and P5+1 should prevent domestic and foreign hardliners from meddling in the deal and should remain committed to their pledges.

Bad news coming out of Syria for the US and its Arab allies

The editor-in-chief of Rai al-Youm has said that Russia’s recent military movements in Syria usher in a new international phase in Syria, adding that what happens next in Syria is anybody’s guess.

JCPOA beneficial to Europe, Mideast: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says a nuclear agreement reached between Iran and the P5+1 group of world countries will be beneficial to countries in the Middle East and Europe.

Iran, Russia renew call for negotiated solution to Crises in Syria, Yemen

The two sides says there is no alternative to finding a political solution to the Syrian and Yemeni crises in line with international law and the UN Charter.

World needs Assad to save Syria: Velayati

Iran has repeatedly underlined the necessity for an independent government in Syria if the world does not want to have another Libya, Velayati said.

Who is behind the plot to displace the Syrian people?

An analysis casts doubt on the spontaneity of the recent exodus of Middle Eastern refugees from Eastern to Western Europe.

Afkham: End policies which have set region on fire

The Foreign Ministry spokeswomen said insisting on wrong issues would result in nothing but wasting opportunities in the region and delaying the resolution of the crises.

Ex-Israeli nuclear technician elaborates on ‘powder keg’ in Dimona

Vanunu has elaborated on a potential disaster which could emanate from Israel’s notorious Dimona facility.

Palestine seeks pressure on Israel over refugees

President Abbas has tasked the Palestinian envoy to the UN to work with UN Secretary General on appropriate action to allow Palestinian refugees to return to Palestine.

Afghan president calls for expansion of ties with Iran

Kabul has always sought to bolster trade with Tehran, said the Afghan president in a meeting with the Iranian interior minister.

Iraqi Kurdistan Seeks Iran Help Against ISIS Chemical Attacks

Falah Mustafa Bakir said Iran has precious experience in anti-chemical weapons defense which is sought by the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government.

‘Iran seeks friendly ties with all regional countries’

A senior Iranian diplomat has voiced Iran’s readiness to cooperate with regional countries to ensure Lebanon’s security, adding that undermining Lebanon's security just benefits the Israeli regime.

Iran ready to help solve Middle East woes: Zarif

Algeria is determined to boost relations with Iran after the conclusion of the Vienna nuclear agreement, said the Algerian prime minister in a meeting with Foreign Minister Zarif.

Key to Syria crisis is not in terrorists’ hands: Speaker

Larijani told his Syrian counterpart Iran deems it a duty to support the government and people of Syria until the stage is set for dialogue and peace will be ready.

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