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Iran’s Zarif Congratulates Omani Counterpart on Taking Office

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated his new Omani counterpart on taking office.

Top Iranian, Afghan Diplomats Discuss Peace Process

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and caretaker of the Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan, Mohammad Haneef Atmar, have discussed various issues, including the Afghan peace process.

US Not Allowed to Use ‘Snapback’ Mechanism against Iran: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the United States is not legally authorized to trigger the so-called “snapback” mechanism to reinstate UN sanctions against Iran.

1953 Iranian Coup Symbol of US Irresponsible Interference: Tehran

A senior Iranian official says the 1953 Iranian coup d'état symbolized the Untied States’ interference in other countries’ affairs.

Iran Says Chance of Success Scant for Putin-Proposed Summit

The spokesperson for the Iranian government says a seven-way online summit of the UN Security Council permanent members, Germany and Iran, proposed by the president of Russia, is unlikely to produce results as the US government lacks any sincere intention.

Days of US as Superpower Numbered: Iran FM

The Iranian foreign minister says the era of the US acting as a superpower is gone as indicated by its failure to mobilize UN Security Council members to approve its anti-Iran resolution.

US Bogged Down in Self-Created Quagmire in Afghanistan: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has dismissed as sheer lie the claim made by certain American media that other countries have paid bounties to Taliban for killing US troops in Afghanistan.

UK Must Apologize for Role in 1953 Coup in Iran: Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to the United Kingdom has demanded the British government apologize to Tehran for its role in the 1953 Iranian coup d'état.

Iran Urges Muslim Parliaments to Act against UAE-Israel Deal

Iran’s Parliament chief has urged the legislatures of Islamic countries to do all in their power to block a “shameful” normalization deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying Muslim parliamentarians must join forces to foil a “political assassination” of the Palestinian people.

Rouhani’s Aide Explains Why Meeting with Trump Never Happened

An advisor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says he did whatever he could to preserve the Iran nuclear deal, and was even ready to meet his American counterpart if Trump was seriously after a deal.

Oil Shipment Seized by US Already Sold, Paid for: Iran

The Iranian oil minister says the shipment that the United States claims has seized contained Iranian petrol sold to customers.

Diplomat‌ Reaffirms Iran’s Support for Syria in Talks with Assad

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in special political affairs, has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

Iran Refutes US Accusation of Arming Taliban

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has dismissed the baseless allegations made by the US secretary of state that Iran is arming the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Entire Muslim World Sees UAE as Traitor: Iran

The Iranian parliament speaker says the agreement that the United Arab Emirates has reached with the Israeli regime to normalize their relations is a flagrant betrayal of the cause of Palestine.

Iran Will Definitely Change Approach to UAE: Top General

A senior Iranian military commander says Tehran’s approach towards the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will change fundamentally from now on after the country's deal with Israel.

US Known It Can’t Trigger Snapback Mechanism: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister has dismissed as “illegal” the United States’ bid to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism, stipulated in the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, in order to restore the UN sanctions on Iran.

Trump Must Await Back-to-Back Failures: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the UN Security Council’s refusal to adopt a US-drafted proposal to extend a UN arms embargo on Iran was another sign of international opposition to Washington’s unilateralism.

Zarif Reiterates Iran’s Support for Palestine in Fight against Israel

The Iranian foreign minister has reiterated Tehran’s constant support for the struggles of Palestinian people aimed at securing their rights.

Iran’s IRGC Condemns Israel-UAE Deal as ‘Historic Folly’

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has categorically condemned the agreement between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Israeli regime to normalize their bilateral relations.

UN Refusal to Vote for Anti-Iran Resolution ‘Humiliating Defeat’ for US: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the UN Security Council’s refusal to approve a US-drafted anti-Iran resolution was a “humiliating defeat” for Washington.

Zarif Decries Israel-UAE Deal to Normalize Ties

Iran has denounced an agreement by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Israeli regime to normalize relations between the two sides.

Iran Hails UNSC for Saying No to US’ Unilateralism

Iran has hailed the UN Security Council's rejection of unilateralism following the US failure to get the world body to extend a UN arms embargo on Iran.

Iran Ready to Help Lebanon’s Reconstruction: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed the country’s readiness to assist Lebanon with the reconstruction process in the wake of a recent blast in Beirut.

Top Iranian, Lebanese Diplomats Meet in Beirut

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Lebanese counterpart have discussed a range of issues at a meeting in Beirut on Friday.

Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Anniversary of 33-Day War

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sent separate messages to his Lebanese counterpart and the secretary-general of the Hezbollah movement to congratulate them on the anniversary of the country's victory in its 33-day war against Israeli aggressors in 2006.

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