Middle East

Occupying armies bring no democracy

Today, no one can deny that extremists and terrorists are by far more powerful than what their demagogue masters could imagine in 2001, Foreign Minister Zarif wrote.

Iran nuclear accord benefits whole region: Zarif

The whole region and the friendly, Islamic and Arab countries have all enjoyed the benefits of the accord between Iran and P5+1, said Zarif.

Islamic Republic victim of terrorism: Rouhani

The Mazar-i-Sharif incident serves as another piece of evidence that the Iranian nation and officials have always been the victims of terrorism, said President Rouhani.

Iran top commander: ISIL will eventually disappear from the region

Major General Hassan Firouzabadi has said that the resistance movement in Yemen will emerge victorious and that measures by the opponents of the Yemeni people will produce no results.

Rouhani urges Iran-Turkey cooperation on anti-terrorism fight

The Iranian president has said that Tehran and Ankara should draw up a joint plan to uproot terrorism, adding the current chaotic situation requires more cooperation between Iran and Turkey.

Terrorists have no mercy for anyone: President Rouhani

President Rouhani has said that no doubt terrorists will eventually suffer defeat and will be driven out of the region.

Iran trying to promote peace in region: Rouhani

Pointing to age-old relations between Iran and Italy, the president said at a meeting with two Italian ministers there are no obstacles in the way of fostering mutual cooperation.

Iran reiterates neutrality in conflict between Kurds, Turkey

Every country should decide on its own internal affairs, Rahmani Fazli said in a meeting with Kerman’s Friday prayer leader Ayatollah Yahya Jafari.

Iran president urges peace in Mideast, Balkans

Nuclear talks showed that other regional and international problems could be also resolved within the framework of logic at the negotiating table, said President Rouhani.

US, Saudis increasing regional interference: Top Iran official

Iran is against any kind of foreign intervention in the internal affairs of Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen; the US and its allies want to impose their will on the governments of these nations, said Velayati.

First the neighbor, then the home; simply a piece of ethical advice or a strategic necessity?

The Iranian top diplomat said Iran's first priority is to have solid relations with its neighbors and that policy has been reiterated especially ever since the new government took office.

Official: Positive signals are coming from Saudi Arabia

A senior Iranian diplomat has said that positive signals are sent by Saudi Arabia and that Tehran seeks to see its ties with Riyadh return to previous levels.

Iranian trains won’t cross Turkey’s border unless security is guaranteed

The security problems railroad travel is exposed to in Turkey are far from settled, the managing director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said.

Iran condemns attacks of Israeli settlers on al-Aqsa Mosque

Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday strongly condemned escalation of tension and attacks of radical Israeli settlers on al-Aqsa Mosque and Palestinian worshippers.

Iran sees Mideast security as own: Iran FM

The Iranian government and nation will stand by Iraq in the war against terrorism, said Zarif in a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart.

Bahrain attempting regional disruption with claims: Afkham

Unconstructive methods will not disrupt Iran’s serious determination for persistence in a responsible regional policy against threats such as extremism and terrorism, said Afkham.

Zarif reiterates Iran’s firm support for regional nations’ anti-extremism campaign

The message of Iran's foreign minister to the region is deepening friendship and strengthening all-out cooperation with regional countries, said the deputy foreign minister.

Arab countries supporting terrorism should learn a lesson from Turkey: Official

If the region doesn't take seriously President Rouhani's World Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE) initiative, it will be in for a dangerous fate, Aboutalebi said.

Iran stands by Syria because it backs justice and truth

Iran’s culture minister has said that all those involved in the resistance front should be actively present in the fight against Zionism, Takfirism, ignorance and bias which has its roots in misinterpretation of Islam.

Saudi Arabia reaches out to Chechnya (PHOTOS)

Saudi willingness to get close to Ramzan Kadyrov shows that Riyadh plans to maintain a high-profile in the region.

US in desperate need of Iran’s assistance

It is a well-established fact that a Washington-Tehran mutual understanding was largely helpful to bring the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2011 to an end, said Karkouti.

Iran’s policies in sharp contrast with those of US: Leader

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday said that Iran's regional policies are in sharp contrast with those of the arrogant powers, the US in particular.

Nuclear conclusion to serve Iran-Turkey ties: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the conclusion of Iran’s nuclear talks with world powers would contribute to the promotion of Tehran-Ankara ties.

Vienna deal brings new diplomacy to world: Omani FM

The Omani foreign minister has said that the Vienna deal was the fruit of soft diplomacy and commitment to constructive talks based on mutual interests.

Iran, world powers can fight ISIL together: Zarif

Zarif said that the joint fight against ISIL can be part of a possible broader cooperation, which may include the fields of trade and finance, between the two sides.

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