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Iran Raps US’ Inhumane Decision to Cut Funding for Palestinian Refugees

A senior Iranian official has censured the US’ move to cut funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying the decision is yet another crime against the oppressed nation.

“Tehran Summit on Syria to Promote Regional Peace, Stability”

Iran says a trilateral meeting on the Syrian conflict, which is to be held on Friday in Tehran among the presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey, will hopefully help consolidate efforts to bring an end to the crisis.

Iran Not Satisfied Yet with EU’s Offers to Save JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the offers made by Europeans to save the Iran nuclear deal have so far failed to meet Iran’s expectation, but Tehran is still hopeful Europe could convince it to remain in the deal.

Iran FM Arrives in Damascus in Unannounced Visit

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in the Syrian capital of Damascus to engage in talks with top Syrian officials.

“US’ Concern about Iran’s Missile Transfer to Iraq Utterly Ridiculous”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has hit back at US State Secretary Mike Pompeo for expressing concern over a false report on transfer of Iranian missiles to Iraq.

Iran, UN Discuss Issue of Afghan, Syrian Refugees

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi have sat for talks on the issue of refugees in the Middle East.

Iran, UK Say Ready to Cooperate on Ending Syria Crisis

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister, and Martin Longden, the UK’s Special Representative for Syria, have discussed the possibility of working together to return stability to Syria.

Leader Rules Out Possibility of US War with Iran

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says foreign powers, including the United States, are unlikely to wage a war against Iran.

Iranian, Russia, Iraq, Syrian Top Generals to Meet Soon

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri and his Russian, Iraqi, and Syrian counterparts are planned to hold a joint meeting in the near future, a high-ranking Iranian commander said.

“US Resolved to Topple Iran Ruling System through Economic War”

Iranian ambassador to the United Kingdom says the US’ all-out economic war against Iran is aimed at overthrowing the Islamic Establishment through fomenting public dissatisfaction.

Iranian, French FMs Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

The foreign ministers of Iran and France have, in a phone conversation, exchanged views on a host of issues, a few days after the European diplomat’s call for talks on Tehran’s missile program and regional policies.

Iran Dismisses “Absurd” Reports on Moving Missile to Iraq

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has vehemently rejected a media report that claimed Iran is giving ballistic missiles to Iraq.

US Trying to Mislead ICJ on Iran’s Lawsuit: Official

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the US has given non-technical and non-relevant answers to The Hague in an attempt to mislead the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Iran Has So Far Stayed in JCPOA at EU’s Request: Larijani

Iran’s parliament speaker says the Europeans have asked Tehran to remain in the nuclear deal for now, vowing to ensure the country’s interests under the JCPOA.

UK Minister in Tehran to Discuss Business Ties despite US Bans

Iran and Britain are slated to hold a new round of bilateral talks in the Iranian capital Tehran on September 1, defying the US sanctions re-imposed by the Trump administration.

Dismissal of Iraqi National Security Advisor A Domestic Issue: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the dismissal of the Iraqi national security advisor is a domestic issue of the Arab country, and Iran will not interfere in it.

Iran FM First Foreign Diplomat to Meet New Pakistani PM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Pakistan’s newly-elected Prime Minister Imran Khan as the first foreign diplomat visiting Islamabad after the election of the new premier.

Iran Calls for Further Cooperation with Pakistan on Border Security

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi have sat for talks in Islamabad on a range of bilateral and regional issues, particularly the enhancement of border security.

Europe Has No Choice but to Fulfill JCPOA Pledges: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says following the US’ unilateral withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, the European signatories to the 2015 accord have no other way but to remain committed to their obligations under the JCPOA.

Iran to Dispatch Skilled Workforce to UK, Germany

A senior official says skilled Iranian workforce will be dispatched to Germany and the United Kingdom as part of deals signed with the European countries.

Iran FM, Top Pakistani Lawmaker Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Assad Qaiser, during his visit to the neighbouring country.

Zarif, Erdogan Discuss US Pressures in Ankara

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Washington's actions will eventually serve to bolster ties among nations.

Iran FM in Pakistan for High-Level Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has left Tehran for Islamabad to hold talks with high-ranking Pakistani officials.

Iran FM Zarif to Visit Pakistan Thursday

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the country’s top diplomat is to visit Pakistan Thursday.

No Talks to Be Held with US at Any Level: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says no negotiation will be held with the US at any level as the Trump administration wants to tell the world it has forced the Islamic Republic to sit for talks.

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