Middle East

Iran parliament speaker, Turkish president stress stronger mutual ties

Iran's Ali Larijani and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan have stressed the need for tapping into their existing potential and forging stronger cooperation on energy, transportation, trade and industry.

Zarif raps Israel’s killing of Iranian commander, Hezbollah members

Iran has slammed Israel’s killing of an Iranian commander and blasted the world’s selective treatment of terrorism and extremism as well as silence towards crimes against humanity and insulting religious sanctities.

Dialogue best solution to settle Yemen conflict: Larijani

Larijani said that Tehran will tap into all its potential to help establish lasting peace in Yemen.

Iran reiterates need for open dialog with Saudi Arabia

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said Tehran is ready to engage in frank dialog with Saudi Arabia.

Muslim nations must close ranks against Israel: Larijani

The top MP said the status quo in Syria is not in the interest of any country, calling for political efforts to restore stability to the conflict-stricken country.

Attack on Hezbollah unveils Israel’s support for terrorism: Official

Shamkhani noted that the attack is part of Tel Aviv’s ploy to ensure its security by resorting to terrorism as a means to plunge regional countries into internal conflicts.

IRGC confirms martyrdom of top officer in Israeli airstrike in Syria

The martyred senior officer was in Syria “as a military advisor to help the Syrian government and nation in the fight against Takfiri-Salafi terrorists”.

Larijani urges stronger unity among Palestinian groups

The top parliamentarian also condemned Israel's recent aerial assault that killed several members of Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah in Syria.

Iran slams Zionist airstrikes in Golan Heights

The son of Hezbollah's slain top military commander, Imad Mughniyeh, was among the Lebanese resistance movement fighters who were martyred in the Israeli attack.

Iran strongly condemns Israel’s killing of Hezbollah fighters

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the killing of six fighters of Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah by Israel.

Iran’s top MP to visit Turkey to attend an Islamic parliamentary meeting

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani is to visit Turkey on January 20 to deliver a speech at the 10th meeting of the Islamic Inter-Parliamentary Union (IIPU).

Iran considers Iraq’s security its own: Interior minister

Iran’s interior minister has emphasized the necessity for countering terrorism in the Middle East, saying the Islamic Republic considers Iraq’s security its own.

Iran FM cancelled Saudi visit over Faisal’s Syria remarks: Diplomat

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif cancelled his planned visit to Saudi Arabia after his Saudi counterpart expressed baseless allegations against the Islamic Republic with regard to Syria, a top Iranian diplomat says.

Terrorist attacks aimed at hindering Islamic states’ economic progress: Iranian official

Destruction of the regional countries' economic infrastructure by the terrorists and the ineffective attacks by the coalition fighter jets are interrelated actions to prevent Islamic countries' economic growth, said Shamkhani.

Iran seeks good ties with all neighbors: President Rouhani

Development of good neighborly relations with Persian Gulf states is among the Iranian administration’s main policies; in our relations with others, Tehran thinks of the two sides’ interests, said President Rouhani.

No power can bring united Iraq to knees: Rafsanjani

Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has praised solidarity among all Iraqi groups in the face of the Takfiri violence plaguing the neighboring country, saying no power can bring such a nation to its knees.

Iran, Iraq urge closer cooperation to uproot terrorism

Iran and Iraq have explored ways to further broaden bilateral relations in all areas, calling for closer cooperation to counter terror threats in the Middle East.

Violence, brutality deplorable anywhere: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says violence and brutality are condemned in any country and against any nation regardless of race and religion.

Double standards in fight against terror must end

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the world needs a comprehensive response based on global consensus to end double-standard policies on terrorism.

Iran strongly condemns fatal bomb attack in Lebanon’s Tripoli

Iran has condemned a grenade attack followed by a bomb blast in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli.

Cypriot FM praises Iran’s anti-ISIL efforts

Iran is not only the country with which we have nuclear talks, it is also a regional major player and this practically means that we will have to engage Iran on regional matters, said the Cypriot top diplomat.

Iran steadfast in maintaining unity

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has said that Tehran is determined to maintain unity among people despite different views of certain countries in the region.

King Abdullah is likely to pass away within three days: Saudi hospital officials

A Saudi Twitter user who has proved reliable in the past says Saudi King Abdullah is likely to pass away within three days.

Trans-regional actors sowing discord among Muslims

President Rouhani has blamed certain trans-regional countries for creating rift among Muslims, saying Shiites and Sunnis should stand united.

Iran FM: Divisive schemes to backfire on plotters

The Iranian foreign minister has said that attempts by those countries which seek to divide Muslims will backfire.

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