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Iran’s Deputy FM to Visit Ankara on Tuesday

Turkish Foreign Ministry has announced that Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi will visit Turkey on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and regional and international issues.

Iran, Russia to Hold Joint Drills near Hormuz Strait: Navy Commander

Iran’s Navy Commander Rear-Admiral Hossein Khanzandi says the army has planned a joint military drill with Russia in the southern waters of Iran, where the Russian fleet will be berthed.

Iran’s Larijani Says Europe’s Credibility Ruined

Iran’s parliament speaker says the European Union should no longer have any requests from Iran as their credibility has already been destroyed.

Iran’s Patience Not Unlimited, Europe Warned

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has warned the European parties to the Iran nuclear deal that the Islamic Republic is not going to wait forever to reap the economic benefits of the 2015 deal, and is going to give appropriate response to the US’ unlawful behaviours.

Europe Fails to Fulfill Pledges under JCPOA: Iran Envoy to France

Iran’s Ambassador to France Bahram Qassemi has criticized European parties to the Iran nuclear deal for their failure to live up to their commitments under the JCPOA.

Iran Denies Claim Its Cargo Ship Seized in Libya

Iran has dismissed African media reports that an Iranian cargo ship has been seized by the Libyan Government of National Accord over the US sanctions.

Zarif Hailed for Interview with Trump’s Favourite Channel

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s rare interview with Fox News, the favourite news channel of US President Donald Trump and his voters, has received positive reactions so far.

Iran Not After Closing Strait of Hormuz: Top General

Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says Iran does not seek to close the Strait of Hormuz, but at the same time it won’t allow any country to destabilize the strategic artery.

Iran’s Prisoner Swap Offer Response to US Call: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he has raised the idea of swapping prisoners with the US in response to the US’ call for engagement, but he is now disappointed with the State Department’s reaction to his call.

Iran FM Says to Visit North Korea Soon

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he is planning to visit North Korea in the near future.

Iran Denies Asking for Negotiation with US

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has dismissed claims by certain foreign media outlets about Iran’s request for negotiation with the United States, and the beginning of Tehran’s talks with Riyadh, describing them as “inaccurate and unfounded”.

Iran Hails Nigeria for Allowing Medical Team to Visit Zakzaky

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has welcomed the Nigerian government’s “positive” move to permit a medical team to visit and examine Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the leader of Nigeria’s Shiite community, and his wife.

‘B-Team’ Dragging Trump into War with Iran, Zarif Tells Fox News

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the crown princes of Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi, the prime minister of Israel, and Trump’s national security advisor are dragging the US into a war with Iran.

‘Saudis Sending a Message to World with Mass Executions’

An Iranian political analyst says Saudi Arabia beheaded nearly 40 domestic dissidents a few months after the scandal of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder to tell the world that even global outcries can’t deter the country from pressing ahead with its anti-human rights projects.

Iran Ready for Counter-Terror Cooperation in West Asia: DM

Iran's defence minister says the country is ready to work with regional states against terrorism and extremism, which are jeopardizing the stability and security of countries in Southeast and West Asia.

Iran, Japan Hold 11th Joint Consular Meeting in Tokyo

The 11th Joint Consular Meeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan has been held in Tokyo.

Iran Calls for Peaceful Power Transfer in Sudan

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic of Iran is closely following the developments in Sudan as well as protests and demonstrations by the people of the African country.

‘Trump’s Hostile Policies Boost Solidarity among Iranians’

Chief of Staff of the Iranian president says US President Donald Trump’s hostile measures against the Islamic Republic and the “maximum pressure” he is exerting on Iran will just increase the national unity of Iranian people.

Iran Says Not to Let Any Country Replace It in Oil Market

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the Saudi and Bahraini governments' support for the US sanctions imposed on Iran's oil exports, saying the Islamic Republic will not allow any country to replace it in the petroleum market.

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Condemns Saudi Mass Execution

Iran's Judiciary Chief Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi has strongly denounced the recent mass execution of Shiite Muslims in Saudi Arabia, saying the Al Saud killed these “freedom-seekers” in the name of fighting terrorism.

Iran, Venezuela Strongly Reject Any Foreign Interference

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Venezuelan counterpart Jorge Arreaza have, in a meeting in New York, denounced the interference of certain countries, led by the US, in the Latin American country’s internal affairs.

Ankara to Host Turkey-Iran-Pakistan Symposium

An international symposium titled Trilateral Cooperation among Turkey, Iran, Pakistan is set to be held in the Turkish capital Ankara on April 26.

Iran Has PhD in Bypassing Sanctions: FM Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will do its utmost to export oil after the US tightened its sanctions against the country, stressing that the Islamic Republic — which has been the target of cruel American bans for decades — has gained much experience in going around such restrictive measures.

Iran Says Serious about Prisoner Swap with US

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s proposal to exchange prisoners with the United States is serious, but it’s nothing new.

Iraq Says to Keep Importing Iran’s Gas, Power despite US Bans

Iraq is set to maintain and even increase its natural gas and electricity imports from Iran to meet the extreme summer demand, defying the US’ move to stop issuing sanctions waivers for the countries that import energy from Iran.

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