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Iranian, Algerian FMs Discuss Muslim World Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Algerian counterpart have held talks on the latest developments in the Muslim world.

Zarif Holds Talks with PA President, Hamas Chief on ‘Deal of Century’

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate talks with Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on the American-Zionist deal of the century.

Iran FM Hails Palestinian Rejection of Deal of Century

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has voiced support for the Palestinian leaders and people in their opposition to the deal of the century.

Military Spending No Guarantee of Power, Zarif Tells Saudis

Iran’s minister of foreign affairs says military spending will not guarantee power for any country as the US which spends over 600 billion dollars on military has to leave the Middle East now.

Iran Evacuates Its Citizens from China’s Wuhan

A Mahan Air flight on Wednesday evacuated dozens of Iranian citizens, along with a number of Iraqis, Syrians and Lebanese nationals, from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak of novel coronavirus.

Iran Upholds Death Sentence for CIA Spy: Judiciary

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesman Gholam Hossein Esmaeili said the death sentence for a man convicted of spying for the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been upheld.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Companies to Attend Kabul Expo

A number of Iranian knowledge-based companies operating in various fields will head to the Afghan capital of Kabul to take part in the 8th Exclusive Iran Expo later this month.

Envoy Reveals How Yemeni Fighters Procure Their Weapons

The Yemeni ambassador to Tehran has, for the first time, shed light on how the Yemeni Ansarullah movement procures weaponry and munitions in its resistance against the Saudi-led coalition.

Denmark, Netherlands Summon Saudi Envoys over Spying Activities

The Danish and Dutch governments have summoned the Saudi ambassadors to Copenhagen and Stockholm, respectively, in order to express their official protest after arresting and charging four terrorists for spying on behalf of the kingdom in the two European states.

Zarif Blasts US for ‘Profiteering’ over Coronavirus Outbreak in China

The Iranian foreign minister has decried the United States for cashing in on the outbreak of the coronavirus in China, saying Beijing has had a more successful performance in containing the virus compared with that of the US in the 2009 H1N1 epidemic.

Iran Congratulates Sri Lanka on Independence Day

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Sri Lankan counterpart on the anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

‘US Afraid of Knowledge Transfer by Iranian, Chinese Students’

The director of Iran's Immigration Observatory says "brainwashing" and "visa-regime confrontation" are the reasons behind the United States' move to ban Chinese and Iranian students from entering the country.

Iran Slams Europe’s ‘Weak Behaviour’ towards US

Iran’s president and parliament speaker have separately lambasted the European signatories to the Iran nuclear deal for failing to make good on their commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal following the US’ unilateral withdrawal.

Medical Imports Financed by CBI Far Above Swiss Channel: Top Banker

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran says the value of the pharmaceutical and medical products that have been imported over the past 10 months with the financing provided by his organization has been 2,000 times higher than the value of consignments recently delivered via a Swiss channel.

Iranian, Pakistani FMs Reject Trump’s Middle East Plan

The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan have condemned the US president's so-called deal of the century and voiced support for Palestine.

EU’s Borrell Holds Talks with FM Zarif in Tehran

EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell, who is on his first visit to Iran since taking his new post, has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif Monday afternoon.

Tehran Still Ready to Mend Ties with Riyadh Despite ‘Foolish’ Moves

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic believes cooperation among regional states is the only way out of the current tensions and crisis, and that Tehran is still prepared for talks with Saudis despite their foolish moves.

OIC Rejects Trump’s ‘Peace Plan’ for Middle East

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has rejected US President Donald Trump’s so-called “deal of the century” on the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Iran Says Swiss Channel for Medicine Imports ‘Hyped Up’

Tehran has criticized the media hype regarding Switzerland’s launch of what it calls a “humanitarian” channel for the import of medicine into Iran in the face of US sanctions, saying the move was helpful but not much worth highlighting as it was fully paid for by the Iranian nation’s money.

Kharbas Caves, Historical Attraction of Iran’s Qeshm Island

Kharbas Caves in Qeshm Island have been a temple of Mithraism in ancient times. They attract the attention of archeologists and visitors alike.

Iran-Swiss Channel No Sign of US’ Good Intentions: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the transaction channel launched thanks to the “efforts” made by the Swiss government is by no means a sign of the US good will.

Medical Supplies Delivered to Iran through Swiss Channel: Ambassador

Switzerland’s Ambassador to Iran says 180,000 medical shipments required for organ transplant has arrived in Iran.

Envoy Asks Iran to Avoid Inessential Restriction on Chinese Travelers

China's Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua has called on the Islamic Republic not to place unnecessary restrictions on the Chinese passengers and avoid going over the limits set by the World Health Organization in the wake of outbreak of a novel coronavirus.

Riyadh Abuses Privilege of Hosting OIC, Bars Iran from Jeddah Summit

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has blasted the Saudi government for barring an Iranian delegation from attending a meeting on the so-called deal of the century at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) headquarters in Jeddah.

Iran, Turkey Urge Muslim World to Stand against ‘Sale of Palestine’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on Sunday, February 2, 2020.

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