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The future of the Middle East, hopes and fears

A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official talks about the Vienna conference on Syria and different roles regional and international players played in the meeting.

Zarif calls for fate of missing Hajj pilgrims to be determined

The Foreign Ministry and the family of Mr. Roknabadi are waiting for his return and we hope his fate is determined, Zarif said.

Iran warns Saudi FM: Don’t test our patience

Instead of accusing others and shifting the blame [on them], the Saudi FM should assume his country’s responsibility in the Mina disaster, Amir-Abdollahian said.

Leader says US major part of regional problems, not solution

The Supreme Leader has said that Iran’s foreign policy is predicated upon long-term interests, principles and values of the country and will not change with administrations holding different political views.

What led to argument between Zarif and Al-Jubeir at the Vienna conference?

At one point, Dr. Zarif responded to those remarks nonchalantly, and, at another, he openly rejected each of Al-Jubeir's comments, Deputy Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian said.

Why bridging the Iran-Saudi divide is vital for peace in Syria and the region

Rouhani has called for better ties with Saudi Arabia, but Saudi Arabia has rebuffed all of Iran's attempts at engagement, Mousavian said in an opinion piece.

Saudi Arabia committing unprecedented crimes in Yemen: Larijani

Yemen and the Yemeni people are very important to Iran and the country’s issues constitute a constant concern for the Islamic Republic, Larijani said.

Vienna conference on Syria was recognition of Iran’s role: Arab analyst

Many observers view the exclusion of Iran from earlier talks on Syria – under pressure from Riyadh and with a US green-light – as illogical, Atwan said.

Former negotiator reacts to France’s nuclear charges

A former Iranian diplomat has said that Iran’s nuclear program is not diverted to non-peaceful uses, dismissing France’s charges that Iran threatens global security.

No one should dictate own decisions, views to Syrian people: Zarif

The future of Syria can only be determined by the people of Syria, Zarif said at international talks on Syria in Vienna.

‘Victims of ISIS’: Man hunted for rescuing Yazidi slaves shares his story with RT

Abu Shuja is a Yazidi man who has single-handedly orchestrated the daring rescues of Yazidi people from ISIS.

Iran seeking to unveil aspects of Mina tragedy: Larijani

Speaker Ali Larijani has said that Iran is trying to learn more about the Mina tragedy through different channels and is determined to pursue the case of missing Iranian pilgrims.

Iran strongly rejects reports on agreement on Assad removal

A senior Iranian official has strongly rejected reports that the Islamic Republic has agreed to a plan for the removal from power of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in six months.

Iran FM urges ‘non-interference’ in Syria’s internal affairs

Iran has called for an end to meddling in Syria’s domestic affairs, saying the issue of foreign interference will be raised in the upcoming peace summit in Vienna, Press TV reports.

Iran ready to fully back Iraq’s anti-terror fight: Minister

The presence of criminal terrorist groups in any country is dangerous and will lead to regional instability, Vaezi said at a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.

Saudi participation in Syria talks “illegitimate”: Iran’s top commander

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi has said that the Saudi regime’s participation in the multilateral Syria talks in Vienna is suspicious and illegitimate.

Spokeswoman: Zarif will attend Syria talks in Vienna

Iran has said that Foreign Minister Zarif will go to Vienna for the talks on the future of Syria.

Iran protests German use of fake name for Persian Gulf

Iran has protested at the use by the German top diplomat of a fake name for the Persian Gulf at a press conference in Riyadh.

Iran calls on US to stop nurturing terrorists in Syria

US financial and military support for the so-called moderate terrorists has caused numerous problems and complicated conditions in the region, Afkham said.

Iran will reveal its modern missile bases in due time

The IRGC’s second-in-command has said that Iran will show its modern missile bases to the world at an appropriate time.

Zarif, Lavrov discuss Syria crisis

Zarif and Lavrov have discussed the latest developments in Syria and exchanged views on the role of external players in the political settlement of the Arab country.

Saudi Arabia to pay dearly if cleric Nimr executed: Iran

Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said the country has yet to provide a convincing response for its mismanagement of this year’s Hajj.

Envoy: Al-Baghdadi not in Turkey

Tekin refused media reports about the hospitalization of al-Baghdadi in Turkey.

Allegations of Saudi top diplomat do not merit a response: Expert

Senior Saudi officials should advise their inexperienced foreign minister to make wise remarks and avoid trying the patience of the Iranians, the Foreign Ministry expert said.

A push to end war: Have Russia and the US struck a secret deal over Syria?

An Afghan analyst has said that a decision by the US and Russia to deconflict any overlapping airstrikes in Syria indicates that the two sides may have reached an agreement over the future of Syria.

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