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Iran Seizes Foreign Ship Carrying Smuggled Fuel

Iran has seized a vessel carrying contraband fuel in the Persian Gulf, arresting a number of its crew members.

Iran Rejects Reports of Possible Trump-Rouhani Meeting in NY

A senior Iranian official has ruled out the possibility of a meeting between Iranian and US presidents in New York.

Saudi Prince Mocked for Claiming Iran Can Be Destroyed in 8 Hours

A Saudi prince has been derided by social media users after claiming that Riyadh is capable of destroying Iran in a matter of hours.

US Acting Like Gangsters, Mafia Members: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the US’ resort to blackmailing, bribery, and bullying in its maximum pressure campaign against Iran, saying the Trump administration is acting like gangsters and Mafia groups.

Iran Condoles with Zimbabwe over Mugabe’s Death

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has offered condolences over the demise of former Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe.

US Bans Deliberately Targeting Civilians in Independent States: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US deliberately targets civilians through its economic terrorism against independent countries like Iran and Cuba in order to achieve its illegitimate political objectives.

Iran, Indonesia Discuss JCPOA, Issues of Muslim World

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi in the Asian country's capital of Jakarta.

Ousted Zimbabwe Dictator Mugabe Dies at 95

The former president and overthrown dictator of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has died at a Singapore hospital at the age of 95.

Iran Notifies EU of Decision to Expand Nuclear R&D

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has provided details of a letter by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini on Tehran's move to expand its nuclear research and development (R&D).

OFAC Nothing More than ‘Jail Warden’, Zarif Says

Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has described as a “jail warden” the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which is in charge of enforcing economic sanctions on other countries.

Security Can’t Be Bought from Outside, Iran Tells IORA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the regional security must emanate from within, and cannot be purchased from outside.

Iran, Slovenia Hold Political Consultations in Ljubljana

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has continued his consultations with senior Slovenian officials in the European country’s capital of Ljubljana.

Iran, UN Discuss Formation of Syria Constitutional Committee

United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen held a meeting with Senior Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji in Tehran.

Iran Ready to Promote Parliamentary Ties with Bangladesh

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in Dhaka.

‘US Stopped Short of Striking Iran Fearing Serious Repercussion’

A senior Iranian military commander says the US stopped short of implementing its decision to attack Iran as the US president was briefed on what consequences such a raid would have.

US Resort to Sanctions Jeopardizing Its Own Economy: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister has slammed the latest US sanctions against Iran’s civilian space industry, saying the United States’ resort to sanctions even jeopardizes its own economic potential.

Three Groups Preventing Détente in Iran-US Ties: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says efforts to bring about a thaw in bilateral relations between Tehran and Washington have all been blocked by three groups inside the US and in the Middle East.

Tehran, Dhaka Confer on Enhanced Business Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Kasim Mohammed Abdul Momen in Dhaka.

Iran to Release 7 Crew of Impounded British Oil Tanker

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the Islamic Republic will free seven crew members from the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, detained in July in the Strait of Hormuz.

New Cut in Commitments to Give ‘Special Boost’ to Iran Nuclear Activities

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says a deal with the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal is not in sight by Thursday, and thus Iran will soon announce the third phase of reducing its commitments.

Iran, Bangladesh Discuss Plight of Rohingya Refugees

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed in Dhaka.

Iran Will Return to JCPOA Only If Oil Sales Guaranteed

A top Iranian diplomat says the country’s implementation of its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal is possible only if Iran’s oil sales and its access to the revenues are guaranteed by the European parties.

Dutch Diplomat in Tehran after Report of AIVD Role in Stuxnet Attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran has voiced concern about reports of the Dutch intelligence agency’s possible role in a cyber-attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear site at a meeting with a senior Dutch diplomat in Tehran.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Syria in Tehran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen in Tehran.

Iran FM Starts Tour of Bangladesh, Indonesia

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has departed for Bangladesh, the first leg of a two-nation tour that will later take him to Indonesia.

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