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Iran, India Discuss Ways to Expand Economic Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj have discussed ways to expand mutual economic ties between the two sides in a Wednesday meeting in New York.

Trump Faces Strong Opposition on Iran at UNSC Meeting

US President Donald Trump presided over his first UN Security Council session but faced opposition from member states on his unilateral policy, particularly on Iran issue.

Iran to Arrange Meeting with Argentina to Investigate AMIA Case

Iran has rejected the Argentine president’s claim that Tehran has not cooperated with Buenos Aires in the case of the bombing of AMIA building back in the 1990s, saying it will arrange a meeting between the two countries’ judiciaries to probe into the case.

Iran Calls for EU’s Practical Measures to Safeguard JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the European Union to take practical measures to preserve the Iran nuclear deal following the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal.

Rouhani, Macron Call for Joint Fight against Terror

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his French counterpart Emanuel Macron have called for expansion of mutual cooperation between the two countries in fight against terrorism.

“Ahvaz Attack Revealed True Face of Terror Sponsors”

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has lashed out at certain countries and entities for adopting double standards on terrorism, saying the recent attack in Iran revealed the true face of terror sponsors.

Iran Calls for Joint Efforts with UK to Preserve JCPOA

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the most important issue in Tehran-Europe relations today is joint efforts to consolidate and implement the Iran nuclear deal.

Trump’s Dream of Meeting Iran Officials Won’t Come True: Iran Leader’s Aide

A senior foreign policy advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the US leaders’ dream of holding a meeting with Iranian officials to force them into accepting their demands will never come true.

Rouhani Urges Trump to Show Honesty before Calling for Talks

The Iranian president has rejected his US counterpart’s tweet that he may someday hold talks with the “absolutely lovely” Hassan Rouhani, suggesting current conditions are not right for Iran and the US to engage in talks.

Iraqi Speaker Thanks Iran for Supporting Its Territorial Integrity

Iraq’s new Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi has expressed his country’s gratitude to Iran over its support for Iraq’s territorial integrity and unity.

China Vows to Continue Normal Business Ties with Iran

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says his country will continue its normal economic cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran despite the US’ sanctions on Tehran.

Rouhani, Erdogan Discuss Fight against Terror, US Sanctions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, exchanged views about a range of issues, including the latest developments in the Middle East and the world.

Iran, Cuba Condemn US’ Unilateralism, Violation of Int’l Treaties

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani and his Cuban counterpart Miguel Díaz-Canel have blasted the administration of US President Donald Trump for violating international treaties and adopting a unilateral approach towards the international community.

EU Vows to Create Payment Channels to Maintain Trade with Iran

Remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal have promised to establish a ‘special purpose vehicle’ to facilitate payments related to Iran’s exports as part of efforts to salvage the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action after the US’ withdrawal.

Iran Sues London-Based Channel for Terror Promotion

The Iranian embassy in London has filed a lawsuit against the London-based TV channel Iran International at the UK’s communications regulator Ofcom over the channel’s support for a terrorist group involved in the Saturday attack on a military parade in Iran’s Ahvaz.

UN Security Council Strongly Condemns Ahvaz Terror Attack

The UN Security Council has in the strongest terms condemned the “heinous and cowardly” terrorist attack on a military parade in Ahvaz, south-west of Iran, which killed 25 and wounded 60 others.

EU Finalising Offers to Meet Iran’s Demands: Mogherini

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini says Europe is finalising its offers to meet the Islamic Republic’s demands in a bid to save the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

No Hope for Change in Trump’s Behaviour: Iran’s Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has ruled out the possibility of meeting his American counterpart in New York, saying that Tehran has no hope that US President Donald Trump would change his behaviour.

Those behind Ahvaz Attack Funded by Saudi, UAE, Iran Leader Says

Iran says the recent deadly attack in Ahvaz was carried out by “coward” terrorists who get support from the US in Iraq and Syria and get their money from Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Denmark to Extradite Al-Ahvazi Terrorists to Iran If Allegations Proven

Danish Foreign Ministry spokesman says Copenhagen will extradite members of an anti-Iran terrorist group who reside in the European country, if it finds evidence proving Iran’s allegation that they were behind the Saturday’s attack in south-western city of Ahvaz.

Iran’s Hails OPEC’s Decision to Reject Trump’s Call for Output Hike

Iranian minister of petroleum has welcomed OPEC's decision effectively rebuffing President Donald Trump’s calls for a hike in oil output, saying US dream to zero Iran's oil exports would not realize.

Rouhani in New York to Tell UNGA US Violating Int’l Law

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he will seize the chance at this year’s UN General Assembly to talk about US breaches of international law.

Oil Prices to Go Down If Trump Keeps Quiet: Iran

Iran’s envoy to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says the oil prices may go down as US President Donald Trump wants only if he keeps quiet and stop posting tweets.

Iran Rejects Accusations Raised in US’ Report on Terrorism

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed anti-Iran claims and accusations raised in an annual report by the US State Department on terrorism.

IRGC Vows to Take Revenge for Ahvaz Terrorist Attack

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has offered condolences over the martyrdom of a group of Iranians in a terrorist attack in the southwestern city of Ahvaz, vowing to take vengeance and give an unforgettable lesson to the perpetrators of the attack.

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