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Iran Calls for Promotion of Economic Ties with Japan

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for expansion of mutual economic relations between Tehran and Tokyo.

Thousands of Kuwaitis Travelled to Iran in 2017

Iranian ambassador to Kuwait says over 100,000 Kuwaiti citizens have visited Iran last year, showing the strong bonds of friendship between the two nations.

“Iran FM’s Tour of Balkans to Boost Non-Oil Exports”

An economic official is optimistic that Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s recent trip to the Balkans could help raise Iran’s non-oil trade, as these countries have shown more willingness to engage in economic collaboration with Iran than western governments.

16 Killed in Attack on French Embassy, Army HQ in Burkina Faso (+Video)

At least 16 people, including eight gunmen, lost their lives and dozens were wounded in coordinated attacks on the French embassy and army headquarters in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou.

Political Issues Should Not Affect Sports: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a meeting with visiting President of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino highlighted the key role of sport in fostering ties between nations.

Iran in Heart of Every Single Bosnian Citizen: PM

Denis Zvizdic, the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, says all Bosnian people love Iran from the bottom of their hearts given the Islamic Republic’s support for their country.

Bosnia Resolved to Deepen Bilateral Ties with Iran

Baqer Ezzat Begovic, the head of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency, has underlined his country’s determination to promote mutual cooperation with Iran in all areas.

“Return of Terrorists to Homelands Biggest Concern for Europe”

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the European countries’ main concern is that European terrorists fighting in the Middle East are returning to their hometowns.

Iran, Bolivia Discuss Bilateral Ties, Int’l Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Bolivian counterpart Fernando Huanacuni have, in a phone conversation on Thursday, talked about a range of issues.

Possession of Nukes Should Be Regarded as Unethical: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Gholam-Hossein Dehqani, says possession of nuclear weapons should be regarded as unethical.

Iran Hails Russia’s “Principled” Veto of UNSC Resolution

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have held a phone conversation over a number of issues, including Moscow’s support for Iran in a recent UN Security Council meeting.

FIFA Chief Vows to Work for Settling Iran-Saudi Venue Dispute

The head of FIFA pledged to do his best to help resolve a dispute between Iran and Asian football's governing body AFC concerning the latter’s decisions in selecting the venue for Asian Champions League matches between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

EU Fully Backs “Robust” Iran Nuclear Deal: Croatia

Croatian Foreign Minister Marija Pejčinović Burić, in a meeting with her Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, underlined the European Union’s all-out support for the Iran nuclear deal.

Abjection of Muslim Nations Blamed on Their Leaders: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the fact that some Muslim nations are living in abjection is not their people’s fault, but it is because they have abject leaders.

Croatian PM Praises Iran’s Constructive Role in Mideast

Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković has hailed the Islamic Republic of Iran for playing a positive and constructive role in the Middle East.

Iran Reliable Source of Energy for Croatia: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a meeting with Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović in Zagreb, said Tehran is prepared to meet the Eastern European country’s oil and gas needs.

Third Iranian Film Week Underway in Bosnia (+Video)

The third annual festival of Iranian films has been opened to cinemagoers in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo since the beginning of this week.

“Syria Conflict: International War Involving 80 Countries”

Ali Akbar Velayati, a top aide to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has called Syria war an international war where 80 countries are involved.

Iran, Croatia Discuss Expansion of Ties in Zagreb

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Croatian Minister of Labor and Pension System Marko Pavic have held talks in the Croatian capital of Zagreb.

“Iran FM’s Plane Refuelling Case Not That Much Complicated”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has downplayed the reports released on fuelling problems for the plane of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at Munich airport, saying that the issue was not that much complicated.

Israel Has Written Security Agreement with Nusra Front: Iran

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, an advisor to Iranian Parliament Speaker and an influential diplomat, has blamed the Israeli regime for the ongoing tension in Eastern Ghouta, saying the Nusra Front terrorists are trying to ensure Israel’s security from inside the Syrian territory.

Iran, Belgium Sign MoUs in Health Sector

Iran and Belgium have signed a number of memoranda of understanding to expand Tehran-Brussels cooperation in health and medical equipment.

“Tehran Ready to Boost Value of Trade with Sofia to $1bn”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a meeting with Prime Minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borisov, has called for expansion of business ties with Sofia.

“Terrorism Crisis in Bab el-Mandeb Imminent If Yemen War Not Stopped”

A senior Iranian official has warned that the Mandeb Strait in southern Yemen will turn into a new centre of terrorism if the Saudi-led coalition’s war on the impoverished country is not stopped.

Boosting Trade Ties with Iran, Top Priority for Bulgaria: President

Sofia gives great priority to expanding its trade relations with Tehran, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said, describing Iran as a “very important” country in the Middle East.

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