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‘Tehran Holding Talks with Taliban to Resolve Security Issues in Afghanistan’

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic is engaged in talks with the Taliban with the knowledge of the Afghan government adding that the talks will continue in the upcoming years.

‘Reports of Attack on Hezbollah by Israel Baseless’

Media reports that Hezbollah commanders have been targeted in an Israeli attack Tuesday night are false, a Lebanese TV channel announced, citing informed sources.

Iran Condemns Terror Attack on Libyan Foreign Ministry

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the terrorist attack on the Libyan foreign ministry in the capital Tripoli, offering sympathy to the families of victims.

‘European Firms Planning to Establish Trade Ties with Iran’

An official says although the European mechanism to keep economic ties with Iran despite US sanctions has not yet been implemented, a number of European firms have contacted Iranian officials to plan to establish business ties with the country.

Iranian President Offers Congratulations on Christmas

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated world leaders on the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (PBUH) and the advent of the new Christian year in separate messages on Tuesday.

‘Russia Likely to Backstab Iran to Secure Own National Interests’

An Iranian analyst says Russia is likely to stab Iran in the back in order to secure its own national interests.

Iraq Says US Forces Will Never Leave Middle East

An Iraqi lawmaker has described Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US forces from Syria as Washington’s new tactic, saying it is an illusion to think the decision would eventually result in the pullout of all US troops from the region.

Iranian, Pakistani FMs Hold Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Tehran.

Rampant Corruption to Annihilate Israeli Regime: Iran

Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Ali Shamkhani says widespread corruption of the Zionist regime’s leaders, the awakening of the regional nations, and their awareness about the child-killing regime’s plots and atrocities will crush Israel.

Iran, Turkey Discuss Ways to Revive Ancient Silk Road 

Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami has held talks with Turkish officials over the revival of the ancient Silk Road as well as the expansion of transportation ties between the two sides.

Pakistani FM to Visit Iran Monday

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will arrive in Tehran for an official visit on Monday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced.

Iran Never Sought to Wipe Out Any Country: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the chaotic situation in the region results from the problematic policies pursued by Saudi Arabia and the Israeli regime, rejecting allegations that Tehran’s "expansionist" policy has brought destruction to the region.

US Presence in Mideast Always Source of Insecurity, Tension: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the US presence in the Middle East, including Syria, was a source of insecurity in the region from the start.

Iran Sympathizes with Indonesia over Deadly Tsunami

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over a deadly tsunami in Indonesia's Sunda Strait, which has killed dozens of people and left many others missing and homeless.

Iran Says No Ban on Mahan Air’s Flights to/from Germany

Iran has dismissed media reports that its Mahan Air's flights to and from Germany will be halted over the US sanctions.

Iran Envoy to UK Rejects Talks with US over Yemen

Iranian envoy to the UK has strongly rejected the reports of secret meetings between Iranian and US officials over the issue of Yemen.

Larijani: Zionists’ Atrocities Should Be Exposed to World

Iran’s top lawmaker has called for increased efforts to expose brutal crimes committed by the Israeli regime against the oppressed Palestinian nation, as it helps garner stronger support for the Palestinian cause.

‘Iran to Keep Developing Defence Power’

A senior Iranian military commander says the country will keep moving on the path to enhancing its defence capability.

US Media Reports Encounter between US Carrier, IRGC Vessels

A US carrier entering the Persian Gulf Friday has had an encounter with Iranian vessels off the coasts in Southern Iran, US media claimed.

Iran Not after Conflict with Regional States: Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the Islamic Republic does not seek to get engaged in any conflict with regional countries, but the country’s Armed Forces are fully aware of certain regional movements and are prepared to counter any security threat.

Iranian Diplomat, Former Swedish PM Meet in Stockholm

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi on Thursday held separate talks with Carl Bildt, a former Swedish premier and a chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, and Hans Blix, a former chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iranian, Turkish Presidents Explore Grounds for Closer Trade Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have explored avenues for expanding business cooperation in a meeting in Ankara on Thursday.

US Sanctions Not to Remain in Place for Long: Iran

An advisor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the new round of US sanctions on Iran can’t remain in place for the long run due to their unilateral nature.

Tehran Condemns Albania’s Expulsion of Iranian Diplomats

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has denounced as unacceptable the Albanian government’s expulsion of two Iranian diplomats from the country.

Iran, Sweden Discuss Yemen Talks, JCPOA in Stockholm

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday had separate talks with a number of Swedish officials in Stockholm.

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