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Iran, Slovenia Hold Political Consultations in Ljubljana

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has continued his consultations with senior Slovenian officials in the European country’s capital of Ljubljana.

Iran, UN Discuss Formation of Syria Constitutional Committee

United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen held a meeting with Senior Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji in Tehran.

Iran Ready to Promote Parliamentary Ties with Bangladesh

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in Dhaka.

‘US Stopped Short of Striking Iran Fearing Serious Repercussion’

A senior Iranian military commander says the US stopped short of implementing its decision to attack Iran as the US president was briefed on what consequences such a raid would have.

US Resort to Sanctions Jeopardizing Its Own Economy: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister has slammed the latest US sanctions against Iran’s civilian space industry, saying the United States’ resort to sanctions even jeopardizes its own economic potential.

Three Groups Preventing Détente in Iran-US Ties: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says efforts to bring about a thaw in bilateral relations between Tehran and Washington have all been blocked by three groups inside the US and in the Middle East.

Tehran, Dhaka Confer on Enhanced Business Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Kasim Mohammed Abdul Momen in Dhaka.

Iran to Release 7 Crew of Impounded British Oil Tanker

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the Islamic Republic will free seven crew members from the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, detained in July in the Strait of Hormuz.

New Cut in Commitments to Give ‘Special Boost’ to Iran Nuclear Activities

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says a deal with the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal is not in sight by Thursday, and thus Iran will soon announce the third phase of reducing its commitments.

Iran, Bangladesh Discuss Plight of Rohingya Refugees

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed in Dhaka.

Iran Will Return to JCPOA Only If Oil Sales Guaranteed

A top Iranian diplomat says the country’s implementation of its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal is possible only if Iran’s oil sales and its access to the revenues are guaranteed by the European parties.

Dutch Diplomat in Tehran after Report of AIVD Role in Stuxnet Attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran has voiced concern about reports of the Dutch intelligence agency’s possible role in a cyber-attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear site at a meeting with a senior Dutch diplomat in Tehran.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Syria in Tehran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen in Tehran.

Iran FM Starts Tour of Bangladesh, Indonesia

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has departed for Bangladesh, the first leg of a two-nation tour that will later take him to Indonesia.

Afghan Immigrants Running Cozy Café in Downtown Tehran

Two young Afghans have opened a café in the Iranian capital to bring together Afghans and Iranians alike in a friendly atmosphere.

Iran Will Always Reject Offer of Bilateral Talks with US: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran’s answer to an offer of bilateral talks with the United States will always be negative, but the US can join multilateral negotiations between Iran and other world powers.

Iran, France Conclude Intensive Talks on Macron’s JCPOA Offer

Diplomatic delegations from Iran and France have worked to a tight schedule on Monday to explore every avenue to carry out an initiative developed by the presidents of the two countries for saving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Strongly Condemns Israeli Aggression against Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the Zionist regime’s Sunday aggression against southern Lebanon, describing it as a violation of international rules and regulations.

Iran Discloses Details of Macron’s Offer to Save JCPOA

An Iranian lawmaker has revealed details of a French proposal to convince Iran not to take the next step in reducing commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, saying Paris has put forward a $15 billion credit line for oil purchases from Iran.

Zarif in Moscow for Talks on Regional Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to the Russian capital of Moscow to hold talks with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov on a wide range of issues including the latest regional developments.

Iranian Official Lauds Hezbollah’s Operation against Israel

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council praised the Lebanese Hezbollah for the Sunday’s attack on Israeli targets, saying the retaliatory operation attested to the resistance front’ determination to combat threats and destabilizing forces.

Zarif to Visit Bangladesh, Indonesia

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif is going to begin an Asian tour this week that will take him to Bangladesh and Indonesia.

Europe Has Until Thursday to Fulfil JCPOA Commitments: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will start the third phase of reducing its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal if Europe fails to fulfil its side of the bargain until September 5.

Iran FM, New Yemeni Ambassador Meet in Tehran

Ibrahim Mohamed al-Dailami, the new ambassador of Yemen to Iran, has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrikes on Yemeni Prison

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the Saudi warplanes’ deadly air raids against a prison in Yemen’s Dhamar where prisoners of war were being kept.

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