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Iran Rejects Russia’s Mediation, Says Has No Plans for Direct Talks with US

A senior Iranian official says the country has no plans for direct negotiations with the United States.

Iran, Russia to Work Together to Produce COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran and Russia are to cooperate to produce a vaccine and medication for the novel coronavirus, an Iranian official says.

‘Swiss Top Diplomat’s Visit to Tehran Has Nothing to Do with Iran-US Ties’

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has elaborated on the itinerary of Ignazio Cassis, the head of Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), during his trip to Iran.

Swiss Top Diplomat to Visit Iran on Monday

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Ignazio Cassis, the head of Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), will visit Tehran at the head of a delegation in coming days.

Iran Offers Sympathy to Pakistan over Flood in Sindh

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered sympathy to the Pakistani nation and government over the recent flood in Sindh province.

‘Iran-Japan Ties Enhanced More Than Ever During Abe’s Tenure’

A senior Iranian official has praised the promotion of Tehran-Tokyo relations during the tenure of Abe Shinzo as Japan’s prime minister.

US Push to Reinstate Sanctions on Iran Has No Legal Basis: Official

A senior Iranian official says measures adopted by the US against Iran have no legal foundation and is doomed to failure.

US Push to Use Mechanisms in Iran Nuclear Deal Ludicrous: Rouhani

The Iranian president has dismissed as childish, ridiculous and baseless the US push to use the so-called snapback mechanism in the Iran nuclear deal to bring back international sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Warns UAE against Possible Israeli Presence in Region

Iran’s government spokesman has warned the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against paving the way for the Israeli regime to gain a foothold in the region.

US Wish to Bring Back Iran Sanctions Just A Dream: Tehran

An Iranian official says the United States keeps dreaming if it can reinstate sanctions on Iran, but that is not going to come true.

JCPOA Joint Commission Rules Out US Bid to Trigger Snapback: Iran

An Iranian deputy foreign minister says the parties attending a new session of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna have unanimously dismissed the US’ illegal push to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism of the nuclear deal, from which Washington has already withdrawn.

Iran’s President Calls for Closer Ties Uzbekistan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to the Uzbek nation and government on the 29th anniversary of the country’s Independence Day, calling for further enhancement of bilateral relations.

JCPOA Joint Commission Holds Meeting in Vienna

Iran and representatives of the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), have convened in the Austrian capital of Vienna to attend the 16th meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission.

US Not Entitled to Activate Snapback Mechanism: Iran

Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi says the legal arguments by the majority of UN Security Council member states and its president clearly indicate that the US is not authorized to use snapback mechanism against Iran.

Iran Leader Condemns UAE’s Deal with Israel as ‘Betrayal’

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly denounced the United Arab Emirates' recent deal with Israel as a betrayal of both Palestine and the regional states.

US Trying to Reinstate Iran Sanctions, but to No Avail:‌ Official

An Iranian official says the United States’ desperate attempt at the United Nations to bring back a UN arms embargo as well as sanctions on Iran is doomed to fail.

Iran Asks Niger to Counter US Polices as UNSC President

Iran's president has hailed Niger for its refusal to support a US-initiated resolution on the extension of the UN arms embargo on Tehran, urging the African country to act independently during its presidency of the UN Security Council and stand against the US government’s unilateralism.

Iran Urges Promotion of Economic Cooperation with Neighbours

President Hassan Rouhani has described the enhancement of strategic ties with the neighbouring states as a top priority in Iran’s foreign policy agenda, saying closer economic cooperation with the neighbours would help overcome the problems.

Iran’s Deputy FM in Vienna to Attend JCPOA Meeting

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi traveled to Vienna to take part in a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission and hold talks with the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Iran’s President Calls for Closer Ties with Kyrgyzstan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to the Kyrgyz nation and government on the anniversary of the country’s national day, calling for further enhancement of bilateral ties.

President Rouhani Invites Malaysian King to Visit Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has officially invited the king of Malaysia to visit Iran in order to discuss the problems facing the Muslim world and further strengthen bilateral ties between Tehran and Kuala Lumpur.

Zarif Raps US Resort to ‘Law of Jungle’, Urges Americans to Wake Up

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the US administration's resort to the "law of jungle" both at the national and international level.

Iran Pursuing Efforts to Ascertain Fate of Imam Musa al-Sadr

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has paid tribute to Imam Musa al-Sadr on the anniversary of his disappearance, saying Tehran has been making international efforts to discover the missing Shiite leader’s fate after four decades.

Iran Wishes Health, Success for Shinzo Abe

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has hailed the valuable assistance provided by Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo for development of Iran-Japan relations, wishing him health and success.

Iran Says Pompeo Living in Parallel Universe

Iran has rejected US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's claim about the “snapback" mechanism, saying the US top diplomat is living in a parallel universe.

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