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Ministers Weigh Plans for Iran-Iraq Oil Cooperation

Iranian Petroleum Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh and his Iraqi counterpart Ihsan Abdul Jabbar have discussed the ways to promote cooperation between the two neighbours in the oil industry.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Leaves Turkey for Russia

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has left Istanbul for Moscow on Tuesday morning.

Seoul’s Excuse to Freeze Iran’s Oil Revenues ‘Unacceptable’

The spokesperson for the Iranian administration has called on South Korea to unblock the petrodollars it owes to Iran, currently frozen in the Korean banks.

Iran Urges Resumption of Gas Exports to Turkey

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for efforts to restart the export of natural gas to Turkey after carrying out necessary repairs to the pipeline transferring gas to the neighboring country.

Rouhani Decries US Bid to Extend Iran Arms Embargo

President Hassan Rouhani has cautioned that the US’ attempt to ruin an important achievement of the 2015 nuclear deal by maintaining an arms embargo on Iran will draw reaction from Tehran.

Zarif Denies Saudi Oil Facilities Were Hit by Iranian-Made Missiles

Iran’s foreign minister has dismissed as baseless the UN Secretariat's claim that the missiles which hit the installations of the Saudi Aramco company were of Iranian origin.

IRGC Denies Turkey’s Claim about PKK Presence in Iran

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force dismissed the groundless claim made by Turkish officials that the PKK terrorists are on Iranian soil near the common border.

Interpol Nabs Fugitive Judge in Romania at Iran’s Request

An Iranian judge charged with bribery and corruption has been arrested by the International Criminal Police Organisation – Interpol – in Romania, and will be handed over to the Islamic Republic once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Threats against ICC Proof of US’ Anti-Justice Nature: Iran

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has denounced the US administration’s intimidation of the International Criminal Court workers as a damning evidence of the White House’s anti-justice nature.

Iran Urges US to End ‘Shameful Hostage-Taking’

The Iranian government spokesman has described as a good breakthrough the return home of a number of Iranian scientists incarcerated in the United States under “unreal pretexts,” urging the US to release other Iranian inmates as well.

Afghan Envoy Summoned over Offensive Moves against Iran Diplomatic Sites

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Tehran over recent offensive moves made against the Iranian diplomatic missions in Afghanistan.

Iranian, Japanese Diplomats Discuss Bilateral Ties, COVID-19 Fight

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and Japan's Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeo Mori have held talks on a range of issues vie video conferencing.

Iran Refutes UN’s Allegations about Aramco Missile Attack

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed the allegations made by the United Nations Secretariat that the missile used in attacks on Saudi oil facilities last year were of Iranian origin, saying the accusations have been raised under political pressures from Washington and Riyadh.

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit Turkey, Russia

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Ankara and Moscow on Sunday and Monday.

‘Iran Shouldn’t Pin Hopes on Trump’s Defeat in Elections’

A senior political analyst says Iran should not pin its hopes on Donald Trump’s defeat in the upcoming US presidential election as he is very likely to be elected to the White House for a second term.

Iran Ready for More Prisoner Swaps with US: Spokesman

Tehran has raised the possibility of exchanging more prisoners with Washington, reaffirming Iran’s readiness for more diplomatic efforts to secure the release of its citizens held hostage in the US.

Iran Calls on UN to Help with Extradition of Financial Criminals

Iran has urged the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to help the Islamic Republic arrest the criminals who have fled Iran and return the money they have embezzled.

Iran Urges OIC to Push for Referendum in Palestine

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs has taken part in an extraordinary ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Executive Committee on Israeli threats to annex parts of the occupied Palestinian territories.

No One Can Stop Iran-Venezuela Trade Ties: Tehran

Iran says as long as Tehran and Caracas are determined to do business with each other, the mutual exchanges will definitely continue, and those who seek to disrupt the trade ties must know troubles can be created for them too.

Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss Yemen, Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Assistant in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vasilyevich Vershinin have discussed the situation in Syria and Yemen, with both calling for political settlement of the crises.

Iran Displayed Its Power by Shipping Fuel to Venezuela: IRGC

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said Iran has exhibited its power by sending oil tankers to Venezuela.

President Urges UNSC to Foil US Plot for Extension of Iran Arms Embargo

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the four permanent members of the UN Security Council, particularly Russia and China, to stand against a US plot to extend an arms embargo against Iran, stressing that Tehran will boost its defense power regardless of the US attempts.

Iran Complains to IAEA about US’ Unlawful Behaviours

Iran’s Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency has complained to the IAEA about the United States’ violations and unlawful behaviours.

Iran Blasts Republican-Initiated Sanctions Bill

Iranian President's Chief of Staff has denounced a plan from Republicans in the US Congress to introduce an unprecedented sanctions bill against Tehran, advising them to devise a plan instead to address “structural racism” in the US.

Iran-Kyrgyzstan Trade Should Not Hang on End of COVID-19: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the promotion of economic relations with Kyrgyzstan, saying the two countries can expand their trade ties in compliance with the health protocols regardless of the prospect for an end to the coronavirus pandemic.

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