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Iran DM Shrugs Off Trump’s Call for Dialogue

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami shrugged off US President Donald Trump’s recent calls for direct talks with Iran without “preconditions”, reminding that Washington brazenly reneged on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that was the outcome of 12 years of negotiations.

Persian King’s Hookah Showcased in France’s Lyon

A number of Qajar-era artefacts, including a clay hookah vase belonging to Naser al-Din Shah, were recently put on display at Lyon’s Confluence Museum.

Top Iranian Diplomat Optimistic JCPOA Will Be Salvaged

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif say he believes the 2015 nuclear deal could be kept in place, as the EU has walked in the “right direction” and is seemingly eager to provide Iran with definite guarantees.

Iran Rejects UK Daily’s Claim on Transfer of Missile Parts

Iran has flatly denied the claim made by the British newspaper Evening Standard on transferring missile parts from London to Iran.

Iranian, North Korean FMs Hold Talks in Tehran

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday held talks with his North Korean counterpart Ri Yong-ho, who is on an official visit to Tehran.

Trump Warns EU over Its Move to Protect Iran against Sanctions

US President Donald Trump has warned other countries against doing business with Tehran, saying he had imposed "the most biting" sanctions on the country. 

Iran Ready for Closer Cooperation with Ivory Coast

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire on its Independence Day, expressing Tehran’s preparedness for expansion of bilateral ties with the African country.

Iran FM Holds Talks with PUIC, ECO Secretary-Generals

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate meetings with the newly-appointed secretary-general of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States and the outgoing Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization.

Zarif Raps US’ Hypocrisy as Trump Snaps Back Anti-Iran Sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed at the US for its hypocritical claim that it’s worried about the conditions of Iranian people, as US President Donald Trump signed into law the re-imposition of the anti-Iran US sanctions.

Iran Ready for Talks with US Once It Pays Its Debts, Remove Sanctions: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the US must first show its honesty by returning to the Iran nuclear deal, removing anti-Iran sanctions, and pay its overdue debts before sitting for talks with the Islamic Republic.

Fresh US Sanctions Not to Harm Iran’s Economy Anymore: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif promised on Monday that the new US sanctions on the Islamic Republic, which have taken effect as of August 6, will have no serious impact on the Iranian economy.

“Iran Must Arrange Meeting between Trump, Gen. Soleimani”

Seyyed Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian diplomat and member of the country’s nuclear negotiating team, says if he was in Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s shoes, he would invite US President Donald Trump to visit Tehran and meet him along with senior Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.

Europe’s Proposal on Iran Deal “A Step Forward, but Not Enough”

A senior Iranian official says the package of proposals put forward by Europe over the Iran nuclear deal was a step forward, yet not enough in the eyes of Tehran.

Pakistan’s Imran Khan Eager to Visit Iran

Pakistan’s prime minister-in-waiting Imran Khan says he is quite interested in travelling to Iran after swearing in, stressing his desire for closer political and economic partnership with Tehran.

Iran Strongly Condemns Assassination Attempt on Venezuelan President

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the recent drone assassination attempt on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

IRGC Confirms Reports of Holding Naval Drill in Persian Gulf

The spokesman for Iran’s IRGC confirmed on Sunday that Iranian forces have successfully staged a drill in Persian Gulf earlier this week, saying the maneuver was carried out as part of the IRGC’s annual schedule.

Top Violator of Child Rights Shedding Crocodile Tears for Iranians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week urged the world to “help” the children and teenagers of Iran who, he said, are being oppressed by the Iranian government, but the world still remembers the bitter stories of numerous Palestinian kids oppressed by the Israeli regime during the past decades.

New ATR Planes Land in Tehran on Eve of US Sanctions

Five turboprop ATR planes purchased by Iran under a 2017 agreement landed in Tehran on Sunday, on the eve of the re-imposition of the first batch of US sanctions that will most probably block further plane deliveries.

Saudis Spending Hefty Money to Slide Iran into Chaos, DM Hints

Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says a certain regional state has spent billions of dollars to create chaos inside Iran.

Iran, Azerbaijan Hold Consular Meeting

The first joint consular meeting between Iran and Azerbaijan Republic was held in Tehran, co-chaired by the director generals of the consular sections of the two countries’ foreign ministries.

Iran to Open Interests Section in Saudi Arabia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced plans for the opening of the country’s interests section in Saudi Arabia, which severed diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic in 2016.

Iran Says Ready to Hold Talks If US Apologizes

Senior Iranian officials say the country may enter into talks with the US provided that Washington offers an apology for its hostile moves against the Iranian nation and resume fulfilling its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.

“N. Korea FM’s Tuesday Talks in Tehran Limited to Bilateral Ties”

Discussions between North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho and Iranian officials during the former’s upcoming visit to Tehran will be limited to bilateral relations, an informed source said.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terror Attack in Afghanistan’s Paktia

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly censured the recent bomb attack in Afghanistan’s Paktia province.

Iran Keen to Expand Ties with New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in separate meetings with high-ranking Singaporean, Indonesian, and New Zealand officials, expressed Tehran’s interest in promoting its ties with the three states.

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