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Iran FM Holds Phone Talks with 4 Top European Diplomats

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone conversations with EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini and his opposite numbers from Germany, Sweden and Denmark.

Iran Condemns ISIS Attack on Egypt’s Christians

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a Friday terrorist attack on three buses carrying Egyptian Christians, which killed and wounded 26 people.

US to Exempt Eight Countries from Iran Oil Sanctions: Report

The US administration has reportedly agreed to allow eight countries – including Japan, India and South Korea – to keep buying crude oil from Iran after it re-imposes sanctions on the OPEC producer on Nov. 5, a senior administration official said.

Iran FM Due in Turkey to Attend D-8 Ministerial Summit

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is set to leave Tehran for Turkey today to attend a ministerial meeting of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation.

Rouhani Urges Europe to Work with Iran against US’ Unilateralism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned about the danger posed by US President Donald Trump to the world, urging European countries to work with Iran against Washington’s unilateralism.

US Gives India Waiver on Oil Imports from Iran

Officials in New Delhi say the United States has agreed to grant India a waiver from Iran sanctions so that the country would be able to maintain imports of crude oil from the Islamic Republic.

Iran, India, Russia to Discuss Building Alternative to Suez Canal

India, Iran and Russia will meet next month to discuss the operation of a 7,200 km trade and transport corridor that presents a cheaper and shorter alternative to the traditional route through the Suez Canal.

Tehran, Baku, Ankara Have Similar Stances on Mideast: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran, Turkey and Azerbaijan have similar stances on developments in the Middle East and are determined to strengthen joint cooperation.

Iran’s Chabahar Port to Play Key Role in Future Economy of Region

Iran, Afghanistan, and India believe the Chabahar port in south-east of Iran, which is being developed by Indian investors, will play a vital role in the future economy of region, particularly in that of the crisis-hit Afghanistan.

Five Reasons Why Trump’s Iran Sanctions Will Fail

The next round of economic sanctions on Iran, which will start going into effect on Nov. 4, will mainly target the country’s oil and gas industries. These sanctions were eased after the 2015 signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, but are being phased back in following President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the accord six months ago.

‘Iraq’s Top Cleric Urged Shiite Forces to Shield Sunnis’

Iraq's top cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has urged the Shiite forces of Hashd al-Sha’abi to sacrifice their lives to protect Sunni families who are under relentless attacks by ISIS, an Iranian official says.

Iran Says Can’t Be Left Alone in Standing against Trump

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says those who are in favour of rationality and are interested in preserving the Iran nuclear deal must know that the Islamic Republic cannot be the only side paying the price of something which is to the benefit of the whole world.

FM Zarif, Pakistan’s Imran Khan Meet in Islamabad

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad.

Iran Protests Denmark’s Hasty Reactions to ‘Murder Plot’ Claims

Iran says it has expressed its protest at the “hasty” reactions of Danish officials to anti-Iran accusations during a Wednesday meeting with Denmark’s ambassador to Tehran at the ministry of foreign affairs.

Iran to Trade Partners: Think Twice before Fearing US Sanctions

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has urged the country’s trade partners to think twice before fearing the US sanctions, saying Washington’s pressures are temporary while Tehran’s relations with its trade partners are permanent.

Iran Sympathizes with Afghanistan over Chopper Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the deadly crash of an Afghan army helicopter in Western Afghanistan, which claimed the lives of all crew members and passengers including several military and government officials.

Iran, Pakistan Discuss Release of Abducted Border Guards

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Islamabad over several issues including the release of Iranian border guards abducted by Pakistan-based terrorists.

25 Killed after Afghan Army Chopper Crashes near Iran Border

A helicopter operated by Afghan army crashed in western Afghanistan near the Iranian border on Wednesday, killing all the 25 people on board.

US, France Call for Immediate End to Yemen War

The US secretaries of state and defence as well as the French defence minister have called for an immediate cessation of the devastating war in Yemen, which was launched by Saudi Arabia and its allies since 2015.

Tehran Raps US’ Resort to Economic Terrorism in Anti-Iran Psywar

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the United States seeks to launch a war of nerves against Iranians through economic pressure.

Iran FM Due in Pakistan to Pursue Fate of Abducted Guards

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will head to Pakistan on Tuesday night to pursue the fate of Iranian border guards recently abducted and taken to the Pakistani territory.

Iran Denies Denmark’s Accusation of Assassination Attempt

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly rejected the biased reports that accused Iran of plotting an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate an opposition figure in Denmark.

Iran Thanks Iraq for Warm Hospitality towards Arba’een Pilgrims

Iran's first vice president has thanked the Iraqi government and nation for their warm hospitality towards Iranian pilgrims during Arba'een procession in the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf.

Iran Condemns Killing of Arba’een Mourners in Nigeria

Iran has strongly denounced the recent deadly incident in Nigeria in which several Shiite mourners were killed by security forces.

Arba’een Pilgrims Earn Iraq $80m in Revenues

The Iraqi officials have announced the country has managed to earn $80 million by hosting millions of Shiite pilgrims on the occasion of the Arba’een procession, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad.

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