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Iranian President Attends SCO Summit in Bishkek

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has attended the 19th summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) held in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.

Suspicious Tanker Attacks ‘Not Funny, But Alarming’: Iran to Pompeo

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's anti-Iran accusations, saying the suspicious nature of the recent attacks on two oil tankers in the Sea of Oman is not funny or ridiculous but alarming.

Abe to Brief Trump on Iran’s Response at G20 Summit: Exclusive

Japan says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will convey the result of his meeting with Iranian leaders to US President Donald Trump during the upcoming G20 Summit.

Iran Says None of Oil Tankers Drowned in Sea of Oman

A senior Iranian official has rejected media reports that an oil tanker has drowned in the Sea of Oman after being hit on Thursday morning.

Iran Concerned about ‘Suspicious’ Vessel Incidents in Sea of Oman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed concern over the “suspicious” incidents that happened for commercial oil tankers related to Japan at the same time as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was meeting with Iran’s Leader.

Iran to Progress without Sitting for Talks with US: Leader to Abe

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that the Islamic Republic will not hold negotiations with the “dishonest” US president, and will progress despite Washington’s sanctions.

Iran Rescues Oil Tankers’ Crew, Transfers Them to Jask Island

Iranian Search and Rescue vessel NAJI has managed to rescue 44 crew members of two oil tankers which had been targeted in the Sea of Oman, transferring them to the Iranian Island of Jask.

Celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday at Iranians’ Expense

An email has been sent to many Iranian economic players and brands asking them to pay for an annual celebration marking the 93rd birthday of the British Queen Elizabeth II in Tehran through a certain channel.

Iran Leader, Japanese PM Abe Meet in Tehran

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had a bilateral meeting on Thursday morning.

Two Supertankers Carrying Crude Oil Targeted in Sea of Oman

Two super oil tankers carrying crude from the Persian Gulf region have reportedly been targeted in the Sea of Oman.

Iran, Serbia Discuss Closer Ties on All Fronts

Members of a Serbian parliamentary delegation have sat down for talks with the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi in Tehran.

Abe’s Tehran Visit Reminiscent of Japan’s Historic Bypass of UK Bans

The visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Tehran amid the current heightened tensions in Iran-US relations serves as a reminder of a historic move by Japan’s government in the years after the World War II to circumvent the brutal sanctions imposed by the Great Britain on Iran’s national oil industry, an op-ed by Iranian newspaper Shargh said.

Iran President, Japan PM Hold Joint Press Conference in Tehran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a joint press conference on Wednesday during the latter's historic visit to Tehran.

Iran President Welcomes Japan PM Shinzo Abe in Tehran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Saadabad Palace in northern Tehran.

Japan PM in Tehran to Help Ease Iran-US Tension

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has arrived in Tehran to mediate between Iran and the US in the first-ever visit of a Japanese premier to Tehran since 1979.

Iran, China Discuss JCPOA, Bilateral Ties in Tehran

The new ambassador of China to Tehran, Chang Hua, has conferred with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on the most important issues of mutual interest.

Iran Tells Europe It Can’t Implement JCPOA Unilaterally

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says if the Europeans are very concerned about preserving the nuclear deal, they must ask all parties to implement it, and above all, they must adhere to their own obligations.

Top Iranian Diplomat to Visit Switzerland amid Tension with US

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi is to visit Switzerland, the protector of the US' interests in Iran, amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Everything Is Possible in Tense Atmosphere: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says under the current tense situation in the Middle East, any scenario is possible.

US Pressure on Iran Has Lost Its Capacity: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the pressure of the United States on Iran has lost its capacity and credibility, and from now on, threats and pressures would not work anymore.

Iran’s Development Model Is Unique: Sri Lankan Minister

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Science, Technology and Research Sujeewa Senasinghe describes Iran’s scientific and technology development model as unique, adding there is tangible difference between Iran’s model from that of other regional states.

Iran Welcomes Kazakhstan Presidential Election

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has welcomed the recent presidential elections held in Kazakhstan.

Iran Describes Persian Gulf Security as Integrated Concept

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says security in the Persian Gulf is an "integrated and inseparable" concept.

Iran Expresses Condolences over Demise of Top Afghan Cleric

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed condolences over the demise of Grand Ayatollah Mohaqiq Kabuli.

US Seeks to Kill INSTEX by Imposing New Sanctions

The Trump administration is now weighing sanctions on Iran’s counterpart to the European special-purpose vehicle for humanitarian trade, Bloomberg says.

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