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Iran-Turkmenistan Border to Reopen Soon: Deputy FM

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says following negotiations between Tehran and Ashgabat, the Iran-Turkmenistan border will probably reopen in the next 10 to 20 days.

Iran-US Prisoner Swap Requires No Talks, Zarif Says

Any possible exchange of prisoners with the United States would not entail holding negotiations between Tehran and Washington, an Iranian lawmaker has quoted Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as saying.

Iran President Vows Unflinching Support to New Iraqi Government

The Iranian president has given an assurance to the new prime minister of Iraq that Tehran will stand by the new government of Baghdad and the Iraqi nation as always.

Iran Denies Claim that Guarantor States Deciding Syria’s Future

The Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed certain media reports claiming that the Astana Process guarantor states are making decision about the future of the Syrian government.

Iran, Afghanistan to Launch Joint Probe into Harirud Incident

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan have agreed to launch joint investigation into the death of a number of Afghan nationals near the border with Iran.

Several Killed, Injured in Naval Accident Off Southern Iranian Coast

At least 19 have been killed and 15 others injured in a naval accident involving a light Iranian vessel in the south of the country.

Iran’s Leader Says West Failed to Manage Coronavirus Crisis

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says Western countries have failed to manage the coronavirus crisis even though they had enough time to prepare themselves before the outbreak.

‘Trump Seeking to Prevent Biden from Returning to Iran Deal’

The Trump administration is seeking to deal a blow to the Iran nuclear deal to turn it into a useless agreement, so that Democrats would not be able to return to it, an analytical report says.

Iran’s President Offers Congratulations to New Iraqi PM

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Mustafa al-Kadhimi on taking office as the prime minster of Iraq, expressing hope for the enhancement of ties between Tehran and Baghdad in various fields.

Riyadh Left Alone by Arab Allies in Anti-Iran Campaign: Analyst  

A senior political analyst says Saudi Arabia has been left high and dry by most of its Arab allies in its campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Canada Moves to Shore Up Economy with Emergency Rate Cut

The Bank of Canada decides to lower its rates once again for this month by doing an emergency interest cut. They proceeded to reduce their benchmark rates by 0.5% to 0.75%.

Iran Extradites 16 Indonesian, Chinese Inmates

Fifteen Indonesian nationals and a Chinese imprisoned in Iran on charge of smuggling fuel have been extradited to their respective countries.

US Breach of UN Resolution 2231 Mockery of Intl. Law: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says the United States’ violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 makes a mockery of international regulations.

Iran FM Pens Letter to UN Chief on US Bans

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written a letter to Antonio Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations, to complain about the US' unilateral sanctions on Iran.

Iran’s Zarif, EU’s Borrell Discuss Fight against COVID-19

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the European Union.

Iran Congratulates Iraq on Formation of New Gov’t

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated the Iraqi prime minister and the people of the Arab country on the formation of a new government.

Iranian, Uzbek Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties

The foreign minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran and his Uzbek counterpart have discussed the latest issues in bilateral relations.

Iran Says Ready to Meet Tajikistan’s Demand for Coronavirus-Related Products

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has expressed the Islamic Republic’s readiness to offer whatever help it can to the friendly and brotherly nation of Tajikistan in the fight against the novel coronavirus by providing testing kits and other medical equipment.

Iran Raps US for Pursuing Political Objectives amid COVID-19 Outbreak

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at the US government for its excessive demands and for pursuing political objectives even amid the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic by following the policy of pressures and sanctions.

Iran, Austria Rap US Sanctions on Tehran amid Corona Pandemic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Austrian counterpart have slammed the sanction imposed on the Islamic Republic by the United States as the coronavirus still is taking toll on people.

Iran Once Again Denies Torturing Afghan Migrants at Border

Iran has once again dismissed reports of using force to send some Afghan nationals back to their country on border areas.

Iran, Taliban Discuss Political Deadlock in Afghanistan

Special Representative of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian has held talks with Taliban’s political leaders regarding the political deadlock in Afghanistan.

Iran Warns of ‘Dire Consequences’ If Arms Embargo Extended

Iran's president has warned the US and its allies that Tehran will never accept any breach of UNSCR 2231 and that it will have dire consequences for them.

Iran, Turkmenistan Hold New Round of Political Talks

The deputy foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Turkmenistan held a fresh round of political consultations via video conference on Tuesday.

Iranian President, Japanese PM Discuss Regional Tensions

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has called for easing of tensions in the world as all countries are struggling with the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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