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Zarif to Visit Baku, Moscow, Yerevan, Tbilisi, Ankara in Regional Tour

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to start a tour of regional countries on Monday.

Former Iranian Diplomats Issue Statement on Tehran’s Expectations of US

A host of former Iranian deputy foreign ministers and ambassadors have issued a statement on Iran's expectations of new US President Joe Biden.

Biden Administration Has ‘Fundamental Choice’ to Make: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the new US administration to reject “failed assumptions” and seek peace and comity instead of embracing the “failed policies” of Donald Trump.

Iran, UN Commission Sign Agreement on 1st Day of Biden’s Tenure

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) have signed an agreement on January 21 as the new US president has taken office.

Iran Condemns Terror Attacks in Iraq

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has condemned two terrorist explosions in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, which killed or wounded a number of innocent Iraqi civilians.

Iran, Turkey Clinch Railway Cooperation Deals

Iran and Turkey have signed three joint documents on expansion of their railway cooperation.

Iran, Thailand to Work Together to Tackle COVID-19 Impact on Culture, Art

Iran and Thailand have underlined the need to exchange experience on tackling losses inflicted on the culture and art sector due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump Relegated to ‘Dustbin’, but Soleimani’s Memory ‘Shines on’: Zarif

Iran says Donald Trump, who left the White House on Wednesday, will be “relegated to the dustbin of history in disgrace” for assassinating Iranian anti-terror commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani, while the latter’s memory will continue to “shine on”.

Ireland to Reopen Its Embassy in Iran: Foreign Minister

Ireland’s Foreign Minister Simon Coveney has informed his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif that Dublin is to reopen its embassy in Tehran.

US ‘Political Isolation’ Legacy of Trump: Iran President

The Iranian president says US President Donald Trump’s "dark and vicious" rule has come to an end, leaving behind a legacy of political isolation for Washington.

South Korea Seizing Iranian People’s Food, Drug Money: Zarif

In comments on Wednesday, Mohammad Javad Zarif once again criticized Seoul for seizing Iran’s assets "upon US orders". “’ We told South Korean officials that...

Biden Must Return US to Pre-Trump Era: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister has urged the new US administration to fulfill Washington’s commitments and lift sanctions on Iran, returning to the pre-Trump era.

Zarif Welcomes Qatar’s Call for Arab States’ Talks with Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has welcomed his Qatari counterpart’s proposal for talks between the Persian Gulf Arab states and Iran.

South Korea Should Pay Penalty for Freezing Iran’s Assets: Top Banker

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdolnasser Hemmati says the South Korean banks that have blocked Iran’s funds should pay the damage suffered by Tehran during the past two years.

Biden Has Chance to Open Up New Horizon for Ties with Iran: Spokesman

Iran’s government spokesman says the new US administration has the opportunity to create a new prospect for Washington-Tehran relations.

Iran Objects to Saudi Participation in Disarmament Conference

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations Office at Geneva denounced the “destructive” presence of Saudi Arabia as an observer in the Conference on Disarmament (CD), pointing to the kingdom’s dark record of military aggression against Yemeni civilians.

Iran Blacklists Trump, Nine Other US Officials for ‘Acts of Terror’

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the country has put on its sanctions list a host of senior US officials for their role and involvement in Washington’s acts of terror against Iran and Iranian nationals and violation of their human rights.

Iran-Kenya B2B Meeting: 30 Iranian High-Tech Firms Due in Nairobi for Business Talks

A delegation of over 30 Iranian high-tech companies is going to visit Kenya on January 27, 2021, for bilateral talks with their Kenyan counterparts

Tehran, Baku Reach Deal on Reconstruction of Liberated Azeri Towns

Iran's economy minister and the Azerbaijan Republic's first deputy prime minister have signed memoranda of understanding on mutual cooperation in various areas.

Biden Must Return to Commitments as First Step to Win Iran’s Trust: Spokesman

The incoming US administration ought to fulfill its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 thoroughly as the first step to win Iran’s trust, the spokesperson for the Iranian government said.

Iran Not After War with US: FM Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is not after a conflict with the US, but the actions taken by the outgoing administration of US President Donald Trump will have no bearing on Iran’s willpower.

US Will Get Nowhere by Pursuing Policy of Hostility: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has urged the United States to abandon its animosity, saying the policy of hostility will be a nonstarter.

Iran, China to Hold Meeting of Women’s Cultural Dialogue

Female officials from Iran and China are going to hold the fourth session of cultural dialogue on Tuesday.

Iranian Army Ground Force to Hold Drills Along Oman Sea Coasts

The Iranian Army Ground Force has geared up to stage a military exercise along the Makran coasts of the Sea of Oman, southeast of Iran.

India Sends First Shipment of Cargo Handling Equipment to Chabahar

Iran’s southeastern port city of Chabahar has received the first shipment of strategic port terminal handling equipment from an Indian contractor involved in the development of the port.

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