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Pakistan Says Has Warded Off Indian Submarine

Pakistan says it has successfully thwarted an alleged attempt by an Indian submarine to enter its waters, amid heightened military tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

‘Iran Doing Whatever It Can to Ease India-Pakistan Conflict’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the country is doing whatever it can to media between India and Pakistan and help ease tensions between the two countries.

Europe Must Take Practical Measures to Implement INSTEX: Iran

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called on Europe to adopt practical measures for saving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and intensify efforts to implement INSTEX -a payment channel that the three EU signatories to the JCPOA have set up to maintain trade with Iran.

Iranian, Swedish FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a phone conversation with his Swedish counterpart Margot Wallström.

Netherlands Summons Ambassador to Tehran

The Dutch Foreign Ministry has announced that Iran's retaliatory act to expel two Dutch diplomats is unacceptable and therefore the country summons its ambassador to Tehran to hold consultations.

Iran Expels Two Dutch Diplomats as Reciprocal Action

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says two Dutch diplomats have been expelled from Iran as a reciprocal move.

‘Tempted by Petrodollars, EU Taking Saudi Out of Terror Financing List’

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says European countries, enticed by Riyadh's petrodollars, are poised to exclude Saudi Arabia from the list of countries that finance terrorism.

Iran Leader Advises Rouhani Not to Waste Time with Europe

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei never trusted Europeans with their pledge to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, a new video clip released on Monday shows.

Iran Rejects Saudi Minister’s Claim on Yemen War Responsibility

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected “baseless” remarks made by Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir who had claimed the Islamic Republic is responsible for the continuation of war in Yemen.

Anti-Terror Fight Begins with Uprooting Wahhabi Ideology: Iran

Iran says real fight against terrorism begins with complete eradication of the Wahhabi ideology promoted by Saudi Arabia and its allies in the region.

Iran Says US’ Regional Allies Must Expect Popular Uprisings

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani highlighted the failures of the US government and its allies in the Middle East and said Washington’s regional allies should expect uprisings of their citizens.

Iran Rejects UK’s Claim BBC Is Independent, Neutral

Iran says the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the UK government are heavily interdependent, rejecting the claim by the UK that the media outlet is an “independent” institution.

More Planes Flying over Iran Airspace amid Indio-Pak Conflict

The number of planes flying over the Iranian airspace has significantly increased amid the growing military conflict between India and Pakistan.

‘UAE Failed to Abuse Its Privilege of Hosting OIC Meeting’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the United Arab Emirates failed to impose its will on delegations attending the recent meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Abu Dhabi, and win their support for the anti-Iran declaration it had drafted.

Iran Reject’s UAE FM’s False Claims at OIC Meeting

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says some countries have got used to making false claims in order to cover up their destructive policies.

Iran, India, Afghanistan Discuss Investment in Chabahar Port

A conference on investment in, and the development of the Iranian port city of Chabahar was recently held in Iran, bringing together investors and authorities from 35 countries.

Iran FM Holds Talks with UN Chief, Iraqi Counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate phone conversations with Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and his Iraqi counterpart Mohamed Ali Alhakim.

Iran Slams UK’s Listing of Hezbollah as Terror Group

Iran has strongly condemned the United Kingdom for listing Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement as a terrorist organization.

Pakistan Asks Iran to Help Resolve Tension with India

The Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran has called on the Iranian government to play an active role in resolving Islamabad’s tension with New Delhi and help find a peaceful solution to this problem.

Iran Congratulates Senegal, Nigeria on Holding Successful Elections

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has offered congratulations to Senegal and Nigeria on holding their presidential elections successfully.

‘Iran Asked to Help Saudis Leave Yemen without Losing Face’

A leading Iranian journalist says Saudi Arabia has asked Iran to pave the way for Riyadh’s honourable exit from Yemen which has been the target of Saudis air raids since 2015.

Iranian iOS Apps No Longer Accessible to Users: Reports

Reports indicate that Iranian users of iOS -- a mobile operating system created by Apple Inc. -- have been unable to access the installed applications originating in Iran, fueling speculation of yet another hostile move by the American tech giant targeting the Iranian users of its gear.

Iran Urges India, Pakistan to Learn from Peaceful Culture of Nowruz

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on New Delhi and Islamabad to learn from the peaceful nature of Nowruz, which is celebrated in India and Pakistan, and set aside their differences, as there is no room for violence in the culture of Persian New Year celebrations.

US Women Activists Blast Trump for His Anti-Iran Policies

Visiting Tehran, members of an anti-war NGO based in the US criticize the Washington administration for abandoning the multilateral 2015 nuclear deal and re-imposing bans on Iran, saying such a move is the outcome of extensive lobbying by the Israeli and Saudi regimes, America’s staunchest allies in the Middle East.

‘EU Seeks to Gain More Concessions from Iran via INSTEX’

There are indications that Europe does not really intend to ease the pressure of Washington’s sanctions on Iran despite establishing a special purpose vehicle named INSTEX, a conservative Iranian daily has argued.

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