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Iran Ready for Talks with US One Hour after Lifting of Sanctions: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country is ready to sit for talks with the United States shortly after Washington removes the unlawful anti-Iran sanctions.

Iran to Return to JCPOA If Sanctions Lifted: Diplomat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says Tehran will resume honouring its commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal as soon as the sanctions are lifted.

Iran, Tajikistan Agree to Boost Mutual Cooperation

The 13th meeting of the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan came to an end in Tehran with agreements on expansion of bilateral cooperation.

Kyrgyzstan Eyes Oil Imports from Iran

Minister of Transport and Roads of the Kyrgyz Republic has voiced his country’s willingness to import oil from Iran and export foodstuffs to the Islamic Republic.

Iran Offers China 25-Year Strategic Roadmap

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri hopes that China will approve a proposal for strategic cooperation for 25 years.

Iran, Spain Agree on Exchange of Pharmaceutical Technology, Products

A Spanish pharmaceutical company has signed contracts with a number of Iranian enterprises to share and exchange the pharmaceutical technology and products.

West Reluctant to End Yemen War over Lucrative Arms Deals: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has denounced the US and European states for their unwillingness to restore peace to Yemen because of the arms sales profits.

Zarif Urges EU to Save Iranian Kids with EB Instead of Threats

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has urged European countries, Sweden in particular, to allow the sale of wound dressings to Iranian kids suffering from the epidermolysis bullosa (EB) instead of making threats against Iran.

Iranian, Omani FMs Hold Key Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held key talks with his Omani counterpart Yusuf bin Alawi in Tehran.

Iran, Tajikistan Discuss Economic Cooperation in Tehran

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan have held the 13th meeting of the two countries’ joint commission on economic cooperation in Tehran.

Iran Ready for Active Participation in China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’

The Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has voiced the country’s readiness for close cooperation in carrying out the One Belt, One Road initiative, a Chinese-led economic strategy involving investment in many countries.

Iran, China Discuss JCPOA, Stress Closer Economic Ties

Iran and China have held a joint consultative meeting in Beijing on the Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran Welcomes More EU States Joining INSTEX

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has hailed the reports that six other European countries are joining the special financial mechanism known as INSTEX, saying that Tehran hopes the move will give new energy to the mechanism and make it operational.

Chinese Firms Invited to Invest in Iran’s Tourism Sector

Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts has invited Chinese investors to invest in Iran’s tourism industry.

Iranian Diplomat in China for Key Talks on JCPOA

Iran’s deputy foreign minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi is in the Chinese capital of Beijing for serious talks with Beijing officials on the fate of the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iraqi PM Vows to Resign after Top Cleric’s Call

Iraq’s Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi says he will submit his resignation to the country's parliament following a day of intense bloodshed and in response to a call for a change of leadership by the country’s top Shiite cleric Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

Iraq Apologizes to Iran for Mob Attack on Najaf Consulate

The Foreign Minister of Iraq has made an apology to Iran for an attack on the Iranian consulate in the holy city of Najaf.

Iranian Official: ISIL Desecrating Karbala, Najaf in Guise of Iraqis

An aide to Iran’s Parliament speaker has warned of a plot by the ISIL terrorists to desecrate Iraq’s holy cities of Karbala and Najaf under the guise of Iraqi protestors with the support of the US and Saudi Arabia.

Iran Eyes Growing Ties with Mauritania

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called for the expansion of ties with Mauritania in various fields at the highest level.

Chinese Highly Satisfied with Travels to Iran

Chairman of China Tourism Academy (CTA) has been surprised by the high satisfaction rate among the Chinese tourists who have visited Iran.

European Parties Not Allowed to Use JCPOA Trigger Mechanism: Iran

Spokesperson of the Iranian foreign ministry says the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action does not let the European parties use the so-called trigger mechanism against the Islamic Republic.

Kenya Calls for Joint Ventures with Iran in Housing Sector

Kenya has invited Iran to take part in housing projects in the African country.

Iran Ready to Implement Development Projects in Algeria

Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development has expressed Tehran’s preparedness to implement development projects in Algeria saying that Iran is willing to transfer its experience of modern technologies to the African nation.

Iran Condemns Attack on Its Consulate in Iraq’s Najaf

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has roundly condemned Wednesday’s attack on the Iranian Consulate in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf.

Iraqi Rioters Storm, Torch Iran Consulate in Najaf

The Iraqi police has declared curfew in the holy city of Najaf after rioters stormed the Iranian Consulate and set it on fire.

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