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Iran, Qatar Express Support for Yemen Peace Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani have expressed the support of Tehran and Doha for the recent progress made in the peace talks between Yemeni warring sides.

Zarif Attends Doha Forum 2018 in Qatar

Iran’s top diplomat is on a trip to the Qatari capital to participate in this year’s edition of Doha Forum.

Yellow Vests Inspired by Iran’s 1979 Revolution: French Protester

A French yellow vest protester says they have been inspired by the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran.

Erdogan Calls for Promotion of Trade with Iran

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has highlighted the need for further expansion of bilateral trade between Tehran and Ankara in the face of the US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Côte d’Ivoire Art Exhibition Underway in Tehran

The Iranian capital Tehran is hosting an exhibition of artworks and masks used by various tribes of Ivory Coast.

Iran Welcomes Preliminary Deals between Yemeni Sides

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed the agreements and understandings reached between the Yemeni warring sides brokered by the United Nations Secretary-General in Sweden.

‘Israel’s Bad Dreams about Iran Will Never Come True’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at the “outrageous” remarks made by the Israeli premier about taking military action against Iran, saying the Zionist regime’s bad dreams will never come true.

Yemeni Sides Reach Truce Deal, Exchange Historic Handshake

Yemen's warring sides finally achieved a major breakthrough on the final day of peace talks in Sweden on Thursday, agreeing terms on a ceasefire for the strategic port city of Hudaydah which serves as a major lifeline for 18 million Yemenis living in disputed areas.

Iran Blasts Pakistan for Dragging Feet on Gas Pipeline

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh deplored Pakistan’s inaction on completion of a gas pipeline under an agreement with Tehran, saying three foreign countries have put pressure on Pakistan to halt the project.

Pompeo Once Again Mocks UN Security Council: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hits out at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for making another “mockery” of the UN Security Council (UNSC) by taking the podium there to brag about Washington’s violation of a resolution adopted by the same council on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Says US Talk of Renegotiating Nuclear Deal ‘Pointless’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed a US official’s “pointless” talk of renegotiating the Iran nuclear deal, saying that Tehran will not test what has already been tested.

Saudis to Incur God’s Wrath for Crimes in Yemen: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that the Al Saud regime will definitely incur God’s wrath over the crimes it is committing against the innocent people of Yemen.

Iran Denies Link to Arms Seized in Central Afghanistan

Iran has roundly dismissed claims of its links to a weapons cache discovered in Afghanistan’s central province of Ghazni, warning against attempts to harm growing relations between the two neighbors.

US Sanctions Failed to Disrupt Iranian Economy: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the US has failed to negatively impact the Iranian economy by re-imposing its sanctions in November, as life has been made much easier for people since then.

Iran VP in South Africa to Boost Scientific Cooperation

A group of Iranian knowledge-based companies headed by the country’s Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari have headed to South Africa to develop their ties with their African counterparts.

UK Calls for Cooperation with Iran on Polo

The United Kingdom is keen to work closely with Iran to further promote the sport of polo, says the country’s ambassador to Tehran.

Iran Rejects GCC’s Claims, Raps Its Unconstructive Approach

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has expressed regret over the anti-Iran accusations made in parts of the final communiqué of the 39th session of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh, saying that the GCC’s approach towards Tehran is still unconstructive.

Louvre Museum Urges Rediscovery of Qajar Art

Yannick Lintz, the director of Islamic Art at the Louvre Museum, has hailed the unique features of Persian art during the Qajar era, highlighting the need for conducting further research to rediscover Persian artworks created in the nineteenth century.

Dialogue, Respect Key to Making Strong Region: Iran FM

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says under the current tumultuous conditions in the Middle East, dialogue and respect for international law are among the most important factors that pave the way for making the region strong.

Iran Says OPEC Agreement Deals Further Blow to US

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the US sustained another defeat after the member states of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reached consensus on new cuts.

Iran to Hold Handicrafts Exhibition in Iraq

A group of Iranian craftspeople are set to travel to Iraq to hold the first Exhibition of Iranian Handicrafts and Souvenirs in the neighbouring country.

Iran Says Supports UN’s Mission to Resolve Yemen Crisis

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran clearly and totally supports the United Nations’ mission to pursue a political solution to the ongoing crisis in Yemen.

Over 1,700 Yellow Vest Protesters Arrested in France

At least 1,700 protesters have been arrested in the latest round of nationwide “Yellow Vest” rallies across France, where angry demonstrators took to the streets for the fourth consecutive week to express their outrage against President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies.

Majid Majidi Wins Kerala Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi has received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala in India.

Iran Finally Appoints New Ambassador to China

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasssemi says upon the proposal of foreign minister and the approval of Iranian president, Mohammad Keshavarz Zadeh has been finally appointed the Islamic Republic’s new ambassador to China.

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