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Hostage-Taking in NY: US Bars Zarif from Visiting Diplomat at Hospital

The US has barred Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif from visiting Iran’s UN ambassador, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, at a hospital in New York City, where he is hospitalized for cancer, saying the permission would be issued if Iran releases an American prisoner.

Did US Just Complete Its Part of New Prisoner Swap with Iran?

The US “deportation” of an Iranian woman prisoner charged with circumvention of Washington’s sanctions against Tehran seems to be part of a new prisoner exchange deal between Iran and the US despite an official denial.

World Must Stop US ‘Disastrous’ Nuclear Policy: Iran

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Gholam-Hossein Dehqani says the world must stop the United States’ irresponsible and disastrous nuclear policy, especially Donald Trump’s extensive plan to modernize the US nuclear arsenals.

Iranian, Syrian FMs Meet in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Muallem in New York.

Iran Condemns US Sanctions against China, Russia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has condemned the latest US sanctions against Chinese and Russian firms and individuals, warning the international community about the consequences of Washington’s arbitrary bans and economic terrorism.

Future Generations to Reap Benefits of Chabahar: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the current and future generations of the region will reap the benefits of the Chabahr port jointly developed by Iran and India.

Ancient Civilizations Play Key Role in Global Peace: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has praised the key role of ancient civilizations in maintaining peace and security across the world.

Iran Urges UK to Stop Selling Weapons to Saudi Aggressors

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has urged the United Kingdom to stop selling arms to Saudi invaders of Yemen instead of launching a smear campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iranian Woman Released after 27 Months in US Jail

A US federal court has ruled that an Iranian woman held in Australia for two years without trial over alleged violation of US sanctions is free to go.

Iran Must Stop Pinning Hope on ‘Untrustworthy’ Europe: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged the country’s officials to stop pinning their hope on “untrustworthy” European countries, slamming them for sticking to the US sanctions against Tehran.

Former French President Jacques Chirac Dies at 86

Former French President Jacques Chirac, whose later years were blighted by corruption scandals, has passed away at the age of 86.

Iranian Economy Adapting Itself to US Sanctions: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has told ABC News that the country’s economy is adapting itself to the US sanctions in such a way that it has experienced a “trajectory of economic growth” in recent months.

Tehran, Dublin Discuss Promotion of Ties in New York

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Irish counterpart Michael D. Higgins in New York on the sidelines of the 74th annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.

Bin Salman Finally Accepts Responsibility for Khashoggi Murder

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has finally confessed that he is the one responsible for the last year’s killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Iran, P4+1 Ministers Hold JCPOA Meeting in New York

A ministerial meeting of the P4+1 group of countries and Iran on the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was held in New York on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

Rouhani’s Offer to Amend JCPOA Aimed at Breaking Deadlock: Iran

Iran’s Government Spokesman says the president’s offer to make “small changes” to the 2015 nuclear deal in return for the removal of US sanctions is aimed at breaking the current impasse.

Constitution Committee Result of Iran-Syria-Russia Coordination: Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the formation of the country’s Constitutional Committee was finalized thanks to coordination among Tehran, Damascus, and Moscow.

Iran Condoles with Pakistan over Deadly Quake

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has sympathized with Pakistan over the earthquake that hit the country’s north, killing and injuring dozens of people.

Swiss, Swedish Leaders Meet Iran President in New York

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has held talks with the President of Switzerland and Prime Minister of Sweden in New York on the sidelines of the 74th meeting of the UN General Assembly.

Swedish Teenager Rebukes World Leaders in New York

A teenage Swedish activist has rebuked world leaders at the UN Climate Action Summit for failure to take strong measures to combat climate crisis, accusing them of stealing her dreams with empty words.

Trump Took Trust Away from Relationship: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has downplayed the chance of a meeting with his American counterpart Donald Trump this week, and blamed him for damaging relations between the two countries.

E3’s Anti-Iran Statement ‘Destructive’ at Current Situation: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani has slammed Europe for its destructive stances in a meeting with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson in New York on the sidelines of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Macron Meets with Rouhani Again after Visiting Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron has once again met with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, shortly after his second meeting with US President Donald Trump in New York.

Iran, Spain Keen to Boost Science, Tourism Cooperation

In a meeting in New York, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez called for the expansion of relations between Tehran and Madrid, particularly in technology and tourism sectors.

Rouhani Chides Germany in First Meeting with Merkel

In the first face-to-face meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has dismissed the “groundless accusations” that Germany, France and the UK have made against Iran in the wake of a recent attack on Saudi oil facilities.

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