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“Bern to Continue Nuclear Cooperation with Tehran despite Sanctions”

Swiss Ambassador to Iran Markus Leitner says his country will continue its nuclear cooperation with the Islamic Republic as part of efforts underway to preserve investments made by Europe in Iran.

Israel’s Nuclear Weapons Real Threat to Middle East, World: Zarif

Iran's foreign minister has decried Israel’s nukes as a real threat to the Middle East region and the rest of the world, calling for a new focus on the occupying regime’s nuclear arsenal.

Iran, Switzerland Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

Iran and Switzerland have held a fresh round of their bilateral political negotiations in Tehran.

Iran President Calls for Regional Dialogue to Resolve Conflicts

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has rejected the adventurous policies pursued by certain regional states, calling for negotiations to resolve the conflicts in the Middle East.

Netherlands Hosting “Iran, Cradle of Civilisation” Exhibition

An exhibition of Iranian historical items has opened in the Dutch city of Assen to introduce the Iranian civilisation to the visitors.

Iranian Diplomat in Geneva for Syria Talks

Senior Assistant to Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari has travelled to the Swiss city of Geneva to join his Russian and Turkish counterparts as well as UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura in a fresh round of international talks on Syria peace.

FBI under Fire for Interrogating Iran’s National Volleyball Team

Igor Kolaković, the head coach of the national Iranian volleyball team, has blasted the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for what he calls a stupid interrogation of the Iranian team’s members upon their arrival at a US airport.

Turkey Elections: Expatriates in Iran Go to the Polls

Turkish citizens living in Iran began voting in their country’s presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday morning while the elections are planned to be held in Turkey next week.

Iran Hails Extension of Ceasefire in Afghanistan

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran welcomes the extension of truce between the Afghan government and the Taliban militants, adding that the Islamic Republic is happy with the decision.

Twin Suicide Blasts in Nigeria Kill at Least 31

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists killed at least 31 people and wounded several others in a twin suicide bomb attack on a town in northeast Nigeria, a local official and militia leader said on Sunday.

Iran Calls on Turkey to Extradite Fugitive Criminals

Tehran has called on Ankara to cooperate with the Islamic Republic in detaining and extraditing Iranian fugitive criminals in Turkey.

Iran Not Meddling in Iraq’s Internal Affairs: Sadr Movement

Iraq's Sadr Movement which has secured the largest number of seats in Iraq's parliamentary elections says unlike what is widely said by certain states, Iran does not and will not interfere in Iraq's internal affairs.

Saudi-led Coalition Forces Bogged Down Outside Hudaydah: Houthis

Yemen's Houthis have dismissed reports that Saudi-led forces had seized the airport in the Red Sea port city of Hudaydah, saying the aggressors were on the retreat on all front lines.

“Canada’s Bid to Restrict Ties with Iran Just for Show”

An Iranian lawmaker says the Canadian government’s agreement with the motion to not restore relations with Iran is a “political show” which serves Washington’s goal of exerting pressure on Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

“Saudi-Led Coalition Depriving Yemenis of Water, Food”

An Iranian official has warned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, saying the Saudi-led coalition is seeking to pressurize Yemenis into surrendering by cutting water and food supplies.

Iran Condemns Deadly Bomb Attack in Afghanistan

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically condemned the recent bomb attack in Afghanistan.

Iran’s Exports to US Increase by 450 Percent

New figures reveal that the volume and value of Iran’s exports to the US has increased by 450 percent and 333 percent respectively.

“North Korea, Winner of Kim-Trump Historic Summit”

A political analyst says the agreement reached between the US and North Korean leaders is mostly in the interests of Pyongyang.

“China’s Secret Deal with US Forced Kim to Meet Trump”

Hassan Beheshtipour, a senior international expert, says a secret agreement between China and the US was the main factor that forced North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un to sit for talks with US President Donald Trump.

Israeli Regime to Collapse If Referendum Held among Palestinians: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the “illegitimate” regime of Israel will definitely collapse if a plebiscite is held among all Palestinians.

Iran Ready to Offer Technical, Engineering Services to DR Congo

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi says Iranian companies are ready to participate in energy and power projects in the DR Congo.

“Iran Not to Support Turkey’s Anti-PKK Operations in Northern Iraq”

The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has dismissed statements by a senior Turkish military official on Iran's support for joint military action in northern Iraq against the PKK militants.

Iran Allowed to Establish Military Bases in Syria: Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says his country would allow Iran to build military bases in Syria if it wants to, as it has already given the green light to Russia as well.

Iran Blasts Saudi-led Coalition’s Attack on Yemen’s Hodeidah

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly condemned the Saudi-led coalition’s latest assault on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah.

Zarif Urges Canada to Adopt Independent Policy towards Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the Canadian government not to be overwhelmed by the anti-Iran propaganda and adopt an independent policy when it comes to its mutual relations with the Islamic Republic.

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