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Iran’s Health Minister Strongly Rejects US Help Proposal to Combat COVID-19

Iran’s Health Minister has rejected his US counterpart’s proposal to help the Islamic Republic in combat with coronavirus saying that Tehran is ready help save Americans’ lives.

Iran Says Concerted Global Effort Needed to Fight Coronavirus

A senior Iranian official says the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic requires a concerted global effort.

Astana Guarantors Hold Tripartite Ministerial Meeting

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey –the three guarantors of the Astana format- have held a trilateral meeting via video conference on Wednesday to discuss Syria peace efforts.

President: Iran Ready to Share Experience in Coronavirus Battle with Oman

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed the country’s readiness to share its experiences in the fight against the novel coronavirus with the Sultanate of Oman.

Iran Ready for Unlimited Expansion of Ties with Uganda: President

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has voiced the country’s readiness to promote relations with Uganda in all arenas without any limitation.

President: Iran Ready to Share Experience in Coronavirus Battle with Qatar

President Hassan Rouhani has expressed Iran’s readiness to share its experiences in the fight against the novel coronavirus with Qatar, which he described as a friend and brother of Iran.

Int’l Scientific, Medical Cooperation Must Be Promoted to Deal with Coronavirus: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says in a situation that many countries are grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, all states need to work together to combat the disease, especially in the scientific and medical fields.

Sanctions Kept Iran Fit for Oil Price Drop, VP Says

The dramatic plunge in oil prices would not have a huge impact on Iran’s economy, since the country was already prepared for such conditions under the pressure of American sanctions, First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says.

No Talks as Long as US Maintains Sanctions, Bullying: Iran

Tehran says it will not sit down at the negotiating table with Washington as long as the US maintains its current approach.

Tehran Urges Rome to Take Action against US Inhumane Measures

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran expects European countries, especially Italy, to take action against the US inhumane measures and its violation of international rules in the current difficult circumstances.

Cooperation Key to Ensuring Regional Security, Rouhani Tells Kuwaiti Emir

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the regional countries have no choice but to cooperate to ensure the security of the region.

Iran FM, Syrian President Meet in Damascus

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

Iran Says US Prevented Its Routine Patrols in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the recent warning by Iranian patrol units came after US forces prevented IRGC troops from conducting legal patrols in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian, Afghan Officials Discuss Peace Process in Afghanistan

The Iranian Foreign Minister's assistant and special envoy for Afghanistan, Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian, has met with political and security officials of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Kabul.

IRGC Dismisses US Account of April 15 Incidents in Persian Gulf 

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps has dismissed the US’ account of the April 15 incidents in the Persian Gulf, describing it as a fake scenario written in “Hollywood style.”  

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit Damascus on Monday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for the Syrian capital of Damascus on Monday in order to hold talks with high-ranking Syrian officials.

Tehran Raps US for Pushing UN to Extend Arms Embargo on Iran

Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations has taken a swipe at the US for seeking to violate the resolutions of the world body.

How Will Middle East Look after Corona?

An Iranian political commentator has weighed in on the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the Middle East, especially during the post-corona era.

Foreign Ministry Helping Iranian Nationals in Italy Return Home

Iran's Foreign Ministry says it is in contact with other countries, including Italy, to make arrangements to help Iranian nationals abroad return to their country amid travel restrictions imposed following the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran FM Lauds China for Help in Coronavirus Fight

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed his gratitude to China for assisting the Islamic Republic in the battle with the novel coronavirus and for condemning the US sanctions on Iran.

Zarif, Chinese Counterpart Discuss Peace in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with his Chinese counterpart on the political crisis in Afghanistan.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Kharg Island

Kharg, also spelled Khark, is a residential island of economic importance located in the Persian Gulf in Iran's territorial waters.

Iran Successful in Fight against COVID-19 despite Sanctions: FM

Iran’s foreign minister says the country has been able to successfully handle the coronavirus outbreak in spite of the US sanctions.

Iran, Russia Discuss Crises in Afghanistan, Yemen

Iranian and Russian foreign ministers have exchanged views on a whole range of regional and international issues.

Luxembourg Blocks US Request to Transfer $1.6 Billion of Iran Assets

A court in Luxembourg has rejected the United States' request to transfer $1.6 billion in Iranian assets to victims of the September 11 attacks.

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