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Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis

Senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister in special political affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji held talks with Sweden's Special Envoy for Yemen Peter Semneby.

Iran Categorically Denies Allegations Made by Trump, CENTCOM

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has vehemently denied anti-Iran accusations levelled by US President Donald Trump and the Public Affairs of the United States’ Central Command (CENTCOM).

Trump’s Fate Won’t Be Better than Saddam’s: Iran President

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says his American counterpart Donald Trump will finally be defeated by the Iranian nation as was former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

Iran President Congratulates Christians on Jesus Christ Birthday

The Iranian president has congratulated all Christians on the anniversary of the birthday of the divine prophet, Jesus Christ.

Iran, Japan Sign MoU to Expand Sports Cooperation

Iranian Sport Minister Masoud Soltanifar has signed a memorandum of understanding with his Japanese counterpart on expansion of future sports cooperation between the two countries.

Iran Congratulates Christians on Jesus Christ’s Birthday

The Iranian government spokesman has expressed congratulations on the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ.

Iran Says Exchange of Message with Biden Team ‘Mere Speculation’

Iran’s government spokesman has dismissed as "mere speculation" the reports that the US President-elect's team sent a message to the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s Zarif, Afghan National Security Advisor Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Afghan National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib in Tehran.

Tehran Blasts Canada for Working with US to Block Sales of Medicines to Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has hit out at the Canadian government for contributing to Washington’s efforts to block the transfer of medicines to Iran.

Iran Slams European Parliament’s Inaction on US Sanctions, Europe’s Violations

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has fulminated against the European Parliament for failing to adopt resolutions in condemnation of Washington’s economic sanctions against Iran and Europe’s breach of commitments under the Iran nuclear deal.

Europeans Should Seize Last Chance to Preserve JCPOA: Iran FM

The Iranian foreign minister says the European signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), should seize the last chance available to them now to preserve the agreement.

JCPOA Parties Hold Online Meeting at Ministerial Level

The foreign ministers of Iran, France, the UK, Germany, Russia, and China – the remaining signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal officially known as the JCPOA – had an unofficial online meeting on Monday, December 21, 2020.

14th-Century Poets Khujandi, Hafez Linked Tajikistan, Iran: ECO

The head of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) says renowned 14th-century poet Kamal Khujandi and his contemporary Persian poet Hafez Shirazi were the links between Iran and Tajikistan.

Iran, Qatar Call for Enhancement of Sports Ties

Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth Masoud Soltanifar has met with Qatari Minister of Culture and Sports Salah bin Ghanim Al Ali.

Iran to Wait and See How Biden Will Act: Spokesman

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says there is a “striking contrast” between US President-elect Joe Biden’s comments and Donald Trump’s acts, but Iran must wait and see how the incoming administration will act.

Iran Says INSTEX Must Prove Its Efficiency

Iran says the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), the financial mechanism proposed by Europeans to enable Iran to get round US sanctions, has failed to prove itself effective in the past two years.

Iran Holds Webinar on Yalda Night to Boost Regional Solidarity

A webinar entitled “Yalda, Regional Solidarity” was held under the auspices of the Iranian Foreign Ministry and a number of other organizations to commemorate the ancient festival of Yalda Night and its role in unity among the regional nations.

Iran, Pakistan to Open Third Border Crossing Soon: Minister

Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami has unveiled plans for the opening of the third official border crossing with Pakistan in the near future.

Iran’s President Congratulates Qatari Emir on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Qatar’s National Day.

European Parliament’s Resolution Amounts to ‘Obsequity’ to Biden: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the anti-Tehran resolution passed by the European Parliament amounts to “kissing up to” US President-elect Joe Biden.

Iran, Pakistan to Open New Border Crossing on Dec. 19

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled plans for the opening of the second border crossing with Pakistan on December 19.

Iran’s VP Congratulates Qatar on National Day

First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Es’haq Jahangiri has offered his congratulations to the Qatari people and government on the Arab country’s National Day.

UK Parliamentary Report Advocates Regime Change in Iran: Envoy

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Embassy in London has strongly condemned a report that a committee of the UK Parliament has published about relationship with Tehran.

Rouhani Urges All-Out Efforts to Have US Sanctions Lifted ‘Without Delay’

The Iranian president says every effort should be made to get the anti-Iran sanctions lifted without any delay.

Iran Raps Any Move against Maritime Security after Jeddah Tanker Blast

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced any threat to maritime security after the recent explosion of an oil tanker in the Red Sea.

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