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Iran’s First VP to Attend SCO Virtual Summit

Iran’s First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri will attend the 19th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government, which is to be held via videoconference on November 30, 2020.

Iran Gives More Details of Prisoner Swap with Australia

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has elaborated on a “unique prisoner swap” that resulted in the release of three Iranian nationals jailed in Thailand in exchange for an Australian convict after intensive tripartite diplomatic arrangements.

Iran, Russia to Work Together on Development of COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran’s health ministry spokesperson says Tehran and Moscow are to cooperate on the production of a vaccine for coronavirus.

Iran Says Not Optimistic about Biden Administration

Chief of Staff of Iran’s Presidential Office Mahmoud Vaezi says Iran is happy to see US President Donald Trump leaving office, but it is too soon to be optimistic about the incoming administration.

Those Behind Economic War on Iran Left on Ash Heap of History: Rouhani

The Iranian president says those who confronted the Iranian nation with all their power suffered an ignominious defeat and will be left on “the ash heap of history” in a matter of weeks.

Iranian, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers Hold Talks via Videoconference

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his counterpart from the Azerbaijan Republic Jeyhun Bairamov had a videoconference call on Wednesday.

Iranian Diplomat Meets Several Afghan Officials in Kabul

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh held meetings with several incumbent and former authorities of Afghanistan in a visit to Kabul.

Rouhani Warns Qatari Emir about Israeli Presence in Region

President Hassan Rouhani has warned about the consequences of allowing Israel to make inroads into the region.

Iran Says Not Going to Renegotiate Every Single Provision of JCPOA

Tehran says it will not sit for talks on every single provision of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), but will return to the deal if the other signatories keep their side of the bargain.

End of Trumpism Era Manifestation of Iran’s Victory: President

The Iranian president says the end of the “Trumpism” era is close at hand, and that is one of the clear manifestations of the Iranian nation’s victory and a sign of the enemy’s resounding defeat in the economic war.

Iran Condemns Bamiyan Terror Attack, Sympathizes with Afghans

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the Tuesday terrorist incident in the Afghan city of Bamiyan, which killed and injured dozens of civilians including innocent women and children.

Iran Pays No Heed to Pompeo’s Words in His Last Days in Office: Spokesman

Iran says it does not care about the "hollow" rhetoric of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as his days in office are numbered.

Tehran, Dohan to Forge Closer Economic Cooperation

Iran and Qatar have reiterated their determination to further enhance their economic cooperation.

US’ Responsible Withdrawal from Afghanistan Positive Step towards Peace: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the responsible withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan will be a positive step towards a sustainable peace in the war-torn state.

Iranians Happy to See Failure of US Maximum Pressure: Spokesman

Iran’s government spokesman says Washington’s “maximum pressure” policy against Iran would have failed even if Donald Trump had won the US elections.

Iran’s Missiles None of Europe’s Business: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution has lashed out at Britain, France and Germany for their stance on Tehran’s missile program, saying it is none of their business.

Iran Says Unilateral Sanctions Impeding Its Efforts to Fight COVID-19

A senior Iranian diplomat has slammed unilateral sanctions as they have had adverse effects on measures adopted by developing countries to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran Urges Closer Transport Ties among ESCAP Member States

Iran has called for closer transport cooperation among member states of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Attend 2020 Afghanistan Conference

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will take part in the virtual 2020 Afghanistan Conference in Geneva, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh.

Iran FM Holds Talks with His New Syrian Counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a telephone conversation with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad on Sunday.

Iran’s Zarif, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a meeting with United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen on the latest developments related to the Syria crisis.

Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Independence Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun as well the people of the country on the Lebanese Independence Day.

Those Pursuing Improper Policies in Afghanistan Fully Responsible for Attacks: Iran

Iran says those who persist in following their unwarranted policies in Afghanistan bear full responsibility for attacks such as the recent one which struck several diplomatic sites in the country.

Iran Condemns Pompeo’s Visit to Israeli Settlement in Occupied Palestine

Iran has categorically condemned a visit to an illegal Israeli settlement in occupied Palestinian territories by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Iran Condemns Rocket Attack on Civilians in Kabul

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran condemned terrorist attacks against civilians and non-military sites in Afghanistan after a barrage of rockets hit the Afghan capital Kabul, one of which slammed into the Iranian Embassy.

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