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Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Hold Talks on Syria

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen and Senior Assistant to Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji have held talks on the latest developments in Syria.

Russia, China to Doubt Iran’s Sincerity If It Holds Talks with US: Conservative Daily

A conservative Iranian newspaper has argued that if Tehran enters into talks with the incoming US administration, then China, Russia and India will cast doubt on the sincerity of Iran’s “Look to the East” policy.

Iran Urges Int’l Community to Pressure Israel into Joining NPT

Iran’s ambassador to international organizations has urged the international community to keep constant pressure on the Israeli regime to make it join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) immediately and unconditionally.

Tehran, Moscow to Boost Tourism Cooperation after Pandemic

Iran and Russia have discussed plans to promote mutual cooperation in the tourism sector after the coronavirus pandemic is gone.

Iran Condemns E3’s ‘Irresponsible’ Statement on JCPOA Commitment

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the irresponsible stances held by Britain, Germany, and France (the E3) in their statement on Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Biden Unlikely to Have Smooth Transition of Power: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says US President-Elect Joe Biden will probably have a transition period studded with tensions.

Iran Condemns Canada’s Human Rights Resolution

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has dismissed as unacceptable and lacking legal grounds a draft human rights resolution put forward by the Canadian government at the UN as well as Ottawa’s rehashing of groundless allegations based on unreal and fabricated reports.

Iran Congratulates Omani People on National Day

Iran has congratulated the Omani government and people on the Arab country’s National Day.

Iran Says US Should Not Leave Afghanistan Irresponsibly

A senior Iranian official says the United States should not pull out of Afghanistan irresponsibly; rather, it should restore the destroyed infrastructure before leaving.

Iran Urges Saudis to Stop Blame Game If They Seek Nukes

Iran’s permanent representative to Vienna-based international organizations says Saudi officials should stop engaging in blame-shifting if Riyadh is down the path of developing nuclear weapons and seeks to invent an excuse for avoiding cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran, US to Move towards ‘Atmosphere of Opportunities’ with Biden: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran and Washington will move away from an atmosphere of threat and progress towards further opportunities with Joe Biden in the White House.

US Must Lift All Sanctions If Wants to Rejoin JCPOA: Iran FM

The Iranian foreign minister says US President-elect Joe Biden must lift all the anti-Iran sanctions if he wants to return his country to the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran Calls for Closer Cooperation Among Eurasian Nations

Iran’s energy minister says the country can play a pivotal role in cementing cooperation among member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Iran’s Foreign Minister Meets New Envoys of Slovakia, Thailand, Japan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate meetings with the new ambassadors of Slovakia, Thailand, and Japan in Tehran.

Iranian, British Top Diplomats Hold Phone Talks

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a telephone conversation with his British counterpart Dominic Raab on Monday.

Zarif Condoles with Syria over FM Muallem’s Death

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered condolences to the prime minister of the Syrian Arab Republic on the passing away of Walid al-Muallem, the country's minister of foreign affairs and expatriates.

Iran to Avenge General Soleimani’s Assassination: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military commander has told the Iraqi foreign minister that the Islamic Republic will definitely take vengeance upon the assassins of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Tehran, Kabul Hold 5th Round of Talks on Strategic Cooperation

Iran and Afghanistan have held the fifth round of negotiations on the drawing up of a comprehensive document for strategic cooperation between the two sides.

Top General Says Iran Ready to Meet Iraq’s Defence Needs

Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says defense cooperation between neighboring Iran and Iraq will improve security in the Arab country in the face of US efforts to revive terrorists in the region.

Biden Must Return to Iran Deal Unconditionally: Qalibaf

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf urged the new US administration to resume honoring the 2015 nuclear deal without any preconditions and make up for the harm its predecessor has done to the people of Iran.

Iran, Italy Eager to Enhance Cultural Ties

Officials from Iran and Italy have weighed plans to promote cultural cooperation between the two nations with closer interaction among the arts centres.

Spokesman Rejects NY Times’ Report on Killing of Al-Qaeda Element in Iran

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has categorically denied media reports about the killing of an official of al-Qaeda terrorist group in Iran.

Is Trumpism Over?

US presidential election ended with the victory of Democrat candidate Joseph Biden. But does it really mean the end of Donald Trump’s era?

Political Crisis in the United Sates

A week after the announcement of the election results and the victory of Joe Biden in the United States, Donald Trump, the unpredictable and the incumbent president, has not yet accepted his defeat with a kind of childish stubbornness and resorting to made-up excuses.

Iran Unable to Buy COVID-19 Vaccine Due to US Sanctions: Tehran

Iran’s health ministry spokeswoman says US sanctions have prevented Iran from making pre-payments for the coronavirus vaccine.

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