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Swiss Companies Willing to Make Investment in Iran Despite US Bans: Envoy

The Ambassador of Switzerland to Tehran says several Swiss companies are interested in making investments in Iran even before the US sanctions are lifted.

Iran Confirms Exchange of Message with US on Prisoner Swap

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has confirmed media reports about an exchange of message between Tehran and Washington over a prisoner swap.

Iran, South Korea Reach Deal on Transfer of Iranian Assets

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnasser Hemmati and the South Korean ambassador to Tehran have reached a deal on how to transfer and use part of the Iranian assets in South Korean banks.

Iran-Turkey Cooperation Imperative in Countering Regional Threats: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says mutual cooperation between Tehran and Ankara can play a key role in countering common regional threats.

Iran Won’t Join Any Negotiations Unless US Sanctions Lifted: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has told Press TV in an exclusive interview that the Islamic Republic will be open to negotiations on reviving the historic 2015 nuclear accord once all signatories begin fulfilling their obligations.

US Likely to Change Stance on Iran, Lift Sanctions: Analyst

An international relations expert says observers believe the US is highly likely to change tack in dealing with Iran, echoing remarks by Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei, who said recently that Washington would soon lift sanctions against Iran.

Iran to Launch Direct Shipping Routes to South Africa, Latin America

An Iranian official says the country will launch a direct shipping route to South Africa and then on to Latin America.

Trump Administration’s Actions Disgraced US Worldwide: Iran

The Iranian vice president says the United States lost all grace across the world as a result of actions by its former President Donald Trump.

Iran’s Gov’t Spokesman Predicts US Sanctions Will Be Lifted Soon

The Iranian government spokesman says the country forecasts "with certainty" that sanctions imposed by Washington against Iran will soon be removed.

Biden’s Signature Invalid If Removal of US Sanctions Not Verified: Iran

A top Iranian diplomat says any signature to return the US to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), will be invalid without verification.

Biden Admin Keeping Pressure on Iran despite Admitting to Its Failure: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the new US administration has kept its predecessor’s “maximum pressure” policy against Iran despite its own admission that the policy has failed.

India Releases Four Iranian Prisoners

Four Iranians behind bars at Bangalore Central Prison in the Indian state of Karnataka have been set free.

Zarif Urges EU to Stop Philosophizing, Call for End to Trump’s Economic War Legacy

The Iranian foreign minister has called on the European countries to demand an end to the economic sanctions imposed on Iran by former US President Donald Trump.

Iran to Reverse Its Remedial Measures Once US Bans Lifted: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will immediately reverse all its remedial measures once the US administration lifts all sanctions “unconditionally and effectively”.

Biden Shouldn’t Be Ashamed of Returning to Law: Iran President

The Iranian president has once again asked the new United States administration to return to the law and make up for the past mistakes of the administration of former President Donald Trump.

US Sanctions ‘Cruel, Inhumane’, Iran Tells WHO

Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has sat down for talks with the director of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean.

Iran, Portugal Hold Third Round of Political Consultations

Iran and Portugal has held a third round of their political consultations in a virtual meeting.

Iranian, Turkish Diplomats Discuss Syria Peace

Iran and Turkey have exchanged views on the latest situation in Syria as well as the process of settling the crisis in the country.

Europe Must Prove in Action It Wants to Preserve JCPOA, Rouhani Tells Merkel

The Iranian president says if the European countries really want to preserve the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and its objectives, they should prove it in practice.

Afghanistan Appreciates Iran’s ‘Timely’ Assistance after Islam Qala Fire

Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Meerwais Nab has thanked the Iranian government and organizations for their timely and effective assistance in the aftermath of the recent fire in Afghanistan’s Islam Qala.

Standoff over JCPOA Must Be Resolved Diplomatically: Iranian Spokesman

Speaking in a Tuesday press conference, Rabiei said the current row over the JCPOA should be settled diplomatically. “Basically, we believe the solution to...

Ball Is Now in US Court, Iran’s Rouhani Tells Swiss President

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the ball is now in the US court, as its return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal will lead to Iran’s return to fulfilling its obligations under the JCPOA.

Iran Denies Any Involvement in Erbil Attack, Urges Prosecution of Perpetrators

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has categorically rejected allegations ascribing the Monday night's rocket attack on the city of Erbil in the Iraqi Kurdistan region to Iran, calling on the Baghdad government to prosecute the perpetrators.

Iran, Qatar Discuss Closer Transport Cooperation in Tehran

Iranian Minister of Roads and Transportation Mohammad Eslami has sat down with Qatar’s Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti in Tehran.

Qatari Foreign Minister Meets Iran’s Zarif in Tehran

Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has held talks with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

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