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Middle East

Iran FM Says Hopes Saudi Arabia Does Not Seek Nuclear Weapons

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed hope that Saudi Arabia would not seek to achieve nuclear weapons.

Iran Calls Saudi Crown Prince ‘Delusional, Naïve Person’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as baseless the latest anti-Iran remarks by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying his words don’t deserve a response.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Discuss Syria Peace in Astana

The chief negotiators of Iran, Russia, and Turkey, the guarantor states of Astana Talks on Syria, have held a meeting in the Kazakh capital to prepare the grounds for trilateral talks between the three countries’ foreign ministers.

Iran, Turkey Call for Closer Defence Cooperation

High-ranking Iranian and Turkish officials have stressed the need for developing defence cooperation between Tehran and Ankara.

Iran FM Leaves Tehran for Baku

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday departed for the Azeri capital of Baku.

Iran FM to Visit Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is going to travel to Azerbaijan Republic and Kazakhstan at the head of a political delegation.

“Iran Will Help Saudi Arabia if It Comes under Aggression”

Iran's Foreign Minister says if Saudi Arabia comes under foreign aggression, Iran will be the first country to go into action to help Riyadh.

Iranian Diplomat Says US Seeks to Interfere in Iraqi Elections

The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Pentagon are trying to interfere in Iraq’s upcoming parliamentary elections under the guise of the Arab country’s non-governmental organizations (NGOs), a former Iranian ambassador to Baghdad said.

Iran FM, Red Cross Chief Discuss Syria, Yemen Crises

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maurer have sat for talks in Tehran.

Iran, ICRC Discuss Cooperation to Alleviate Humanitarian Disasters

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a top aide to Iranian Foreign Minister in special political affairs, has held talks with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maurer.

US Seeking to Destroy Muslim States: Iran Leader’s Aide

A top aide to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the US is secretly seeking to penetrate into Iraq and other regional states with the aim of destroying them from inside.

Bin Salman Main Evil in Middle East: Iranian Politician

Senior Advisor to the Iranian Parliament Speaker Hossein Amir Abdollahian has lashed out at the remarks made by Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, who called Iran and Turkey “evil” states.

Iran Rejects as “Worthless” Arab Quartet’s Statement

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed an anti-Iran statement issued by the Arab ministerial quartet in Cairo, calling such remarks as “baseless” accusations and a blatant interference in the issue of Iran’s commitment to the nuclear deal.

UK, US Support for Saudis Threat to Stability of Entire Mideast: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly criticized the UK government for taking anti-Iran stances during the Saudi crown prince's recent visit to London.

Iran’s Regional Presence None of US, Europe’s Business: Leader

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says Iran needs no permission from American or European officials for its presence in the region.

Iran, Turkey Vow to Do Their Best to Save Syrian Lives in Eastern Ghouta

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a telephone call with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said the two countries are obliged to save the lives of Syrian people, particularly those who are under the siege of terrorists in Eastern Ghouta.

“France Can Restore Its Regional Role by Cooperating with Iran”

Former Iranian Ambassador to France Hamid Reza Assefi says France has lost its role in the Middle East to the US, but it can regain it through the enhancement of its cooperation with Tehran.

Iranian MP Calls for Removal of Ban on Playing against Israeli Athletes

An Iranian lawmaker says playing against Israeli opponents at international sports matches doesn’t necessarily mean the recognition of the Israeli regime, and the law that bans Iranians from competing against Israelis must be revised.

Iran Vows to Stand by Iraqi Nation in Reconstruction Era

Iranian First Vice President says the Islamic Republic has been and will be next to the Iraqi people in rebuilding the country following the devastating war it had with ISIS terrorists.

Iran Rejects Allegations Raised in Saudi-Egyptian Statement

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically dismissed the accusations raised against the Islamic Republic in part of a joint statement by Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Iran Not Threat to Any Country: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has stressed that Tehran is a threat to no country, rejecting remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who vilified Iran as an “aggressive empire”.

British PM Urged to Condemn Saudis’ Crimes ahead of Bin Salman’s Visit

Jeremy Corbyn has called on Prime Minister Theresa May to protest Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen during the visit of the kingdom’s crown prince to London.

Iran FM Says Israeli Occupation Won’t Last Long

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Israeli occupation of Palestine will not last long.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Peace in Geneva

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran's foreign minister in political affairs, has held talks with the UN envoy for Syria as well as the heads of Russian and Turkish delegations in Geneva.

Iran’s Larijani Plants Olive Sapling as Sign of Peace on Arbour Day

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has planted an olive sapling at the onset of the National Week of Natural Resources as a sign of peace.

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