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Rouhani Lauds Iran’s Efforts to Promote Regional Peace

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has praised the Islamic Republic’s role in efforts to restore peace and stability to the Middle East through cooperation with regional countries.

Iran FM Proposes New Regional Security Paradigm Based on Dialogue

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in an article in the London-based Al-Araby al-Jadeed news website has called on regional countries to move towards a new security paradigm based on confidence-building and dialogue.

Iran Dismisses Saudi Accusation It Supports Al-Qaeda

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s allegation that Iran harbours Al-Qaeda leaders, describing it as a “big lie” aimed at distracting attention from the Saudi support for terrorism worldwide.

West’s Demands for Curbs on Iran Missiles Hypocritical: Zarif

Iran’s top diplomat has censured western powers for demanding restrictions on Iran’s missile activities, saying it is the height of hypocrisy for them to seek limiting Iran’s defence power while they pour billions of arms into the Middle East.

Iran Urges Germany to Continue Playing Constructive Role in JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Berlin to continue playing its ‘constructive’ role for complete and successful implementation of the Iran nuclear deal.

BBC Persian Meddling in Iran’s Affairs: Russia Envoy

Russia’s Ambassador to Tehran Levan Jagarian says the Persian Service of the BBC is blatantly meddling in Iran’s internal affairs.

Putin Re-Elected as Russia’s President in Landslide Victory

The incumbent Vladi­mir Putin cruised to victory on Sunday for another six-year presidential term after securing at least 76% of processed votes. 

Iran Says Ready to Work with Oman to End Yemen Bloodshed

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the urgent need for ending the Saudi-led war on the innocent people of Yemen, saying Tehran and Muscat can play a crucial role in resolving the disastrous conflict.

Trump’s Decision on Embassy Relocation Doomed to Failure: Palestine

Palestinian ambassador to Tehran says a plan by US President Donald Trump to relocate the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds is doomed to failure, describing the city as the eternal capital of Palestine.

Iran President Calls for Expansion of Ties with Belarus

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Belarus on the 25th anniversary of the establishment of friendly relations between the two countries, expressing confidence that Tehran and Minsk could further develop bilateral cooperation.

Russia’s Central Election Committee under Attack from 15 Countries (+Video)

Russian media are reporting that there is an ongoing cyber-attack on Russia’s Central Election Commission, targeting its information centre.

Putin Casts His Ballot in Russia Presidential Elections (+Video)

Russian President Vladimir Putin, a major candidate in this year’s presidential votes, has cast his ballot in the nationwide elections at a polling station in Moscow.

Erdogan Says Afrin under Full Control of Turkish-led Forces

Turkish Armed Forces and their allied forces have taken the full control of Afrin in north-western Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Sunday.

Europeans Should Not Tie JCPOA to Iran Missile Program: Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker has warned the European countries against tying the Iran nuclear deal with the country’s missile program.

EU Warned against Joining US in Blackmailing Iran

Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has warned European countries against giving in to the US pressures.

“Oman FM’s Tehran Trip Unrelated to Mattis’ Muscat Visit”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has dismissed media speculations that a trip by Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi to Tehran was in connection with an Oman visit by US Defence Secretary James Mattis last Sunday.

“Opportunists” Kicked Out of Iran’s Former Embassy Building in Germany

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the former building of the Iranian Embassy in Bonn, Germany, has been evacuated of opportunists.

Iran Warns Europe against Proposing New Sanctions

A senior Iranian diplomat has strongly advised Europe against toeing the US line regarding the 2015 nuclear deal, reacting to a media report that big European powers are preparing for new Iran sanctions.

Iran Says Welcomes Baghdad-Erbil Agreements

Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi said the Islamic Republic welcomes recent agreements reached between Baghdad and Erbil, which lifted a nearly six-month air blockade imposed on the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

Saudi Army Bogged Down in Yemen: Iran

An advisor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has responded to a farcical claim by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has said Iran’s military is not even among the top five greatest armies of the Muslim world.

Oman FM to Visit Iran Shortly after Meeting US Defence Chief

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Oman's Foreign Minister Yusuf Bin Alawi is to arrive in Tehran tonight to hold talks with Iranian officials.

Iran, Turkey, Russia FMs Discuss Syria Peace in Astana

The foreign ministers of Iran, Turkey, and Russia, as guarantors of the observance of the ceasefire regime in Syria, gathered in the Kazakh capital on Friday to discuss the latest developments in the war-torn Arab country.

Tehran, Baku, Tbilisi, Ankara Agree on All-Out Multilateral Cooperation

The first quadrilateral meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Azerbaijan Republic, Georgia, and Turkey wrapped up on Thursday with a joint statement that called for expansion of quadripartite cooperation between the four states.

Iran, Kazakhstan Discuss Ways to Expand Trade Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Kazakh counterpart Stanislav Vassilenko have held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the latest round of international talks on Syria crisis in Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana.

Iran FM Says Hopes Saudi Arabia Does Not Seek Nuclear Weapons

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed hope that Saudi Arabia would not seek to achieve nuclear weapons.

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