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Iran Says Security of Regional States Interwoven

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the “interwoven” nature of security in the region, saying that bilateral and multilateral consultations and further cooperation are the only ways to settle disputes and resolve regional problems.

Iran, EU Discuss JCPOA, INSTEX in Tehran

Secretary General of the European External Action Service Helga Schmid and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi have discussed a range of issues in a meeting in Tehran.

Foreign Powers Turn Mideast into World’s Most Unstable Region: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the policies of foreign powers have turned the Middle East into the most unstable region in the world.

Shinzo Abe Well Knows Who’s to Blame for Tanker Attacks!

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was in Tehran, meeting the highest-ranking Iranian official in an historic visit, when two oil tankers – one of them belonging to Japan – were attacked in the Sea of Oman.

Iran, Afghanistan Stress Joint Fight against Narcotics

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is seeking to help restore peace, security and stability to Afghanistan, and thus will continue its relentless efforts to eradicate drug trafficking in the neighbouring country.

Even US Allies Disputing CENTOM’s Anti-Iran Video

Video footage released by the US military to blame Iran for the recent attacks on two oil tankers in the Sea of Oman has been disputed even by Washington's allies and Western analysts.

Iran Calls for Global Unity against US’ Unilateralism

In an address to the SCO Summit in Bishkek, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the international community to stand up against the Trump administration's policies, which he describes as a serious threat to the world.

Japan Disputes US Military’s Anti-Iran Accusations

A Japanese ship operator has dismissed the US CENTCOM's claim that the oil tanker operated by Japan, which caught fire in the Sea of Oman on Thursday morning, was damaged by a limpet mine linked to Iranian elements.

Iran, China Voice Opposition to US’ Unilateralism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have harshly criticized the United States' unilateralism, vowing to expand their cooperation in the face of Trump's policies.

Iranian President Attends SCO Summit in Bishkek

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has attended the 19th summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) held in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.

Suspicious Tanker Attacks ‘Not Funny, But Alarming’: Iran to Pompeo

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's anti-Iran accusations, saying the suspicious nature of the recent attacks on two oil tankers in the Sea of Oman is not funny or ridiculous but alarming.

Abe to Brief Trump on Iran’s Response at G20 Summit: Exclusive

Japan says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will convey the result of his meeting with Iranian leaders to US President Donald Trump during the upcoming G20 Summit.

Iran Says None of Oil Tankers Drowned in Sea of Oman

A senior Iranian official has rejected media reports that an oil tanker has drowned in the Sea of Oman after being hit on Thursday morning.

Iran Concerned about ‘Suspicious’ Vessel Incidents in Sea of Oman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed concern over the “suspicious” incidents that happened for commercial oil tankers related to Japan at the same time as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was meeting with Iran’s Leader.

Iran to Progress without Sitting for Talks with US: Leader to Abe

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that the Islamic Republic will not hold negotiations with the “dishonest” US president, and will progress despite Washington’s sanctions.

Iran Rescues Oil Tankers’ Crew, Transfers Them to Jask Island

Iranian Search and Rescue vessel NAJI has managed to rescue 44 crew members of two oil tankers which had been targeted in the Sea of Oman, transferring them to the Iranian Island of Jask.

Celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday at Iranians’ Expense

An email has been sent to many Iranian economic players and brands asking them to pay for an annual celebration marking the 93rd birthday of the British Queen Elizabeth II in Tehran through a certain channel.

Iran Leader, Japanese PM Abe Meet in Tehran

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had a bilateral meeting on Thursday morning.

Two Supertankers Carrying Crude Oil Targeted in Sea of Oman

Two super oil tankers carrying crude from the Persian Gulf region have reportedly been targeted in the Sea of Oman.

Iran, Serbia Discuss Closer Ties on All Fronts

Members of a Serbian parliamentary delegation have sat down for talks with the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi in Tehran.

Abe’s Tehran Visit Reminiscent of Japan’s Historic Bypass of UK Bans

The visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Tehran amid the current heightened tensions in Iran-US relations serves as a reminder of a historic move by Japan’s government in the years after the World War II to circumvent the brutal sanctions imposed by the Great Britain on Iran’s national oil industry, an op-ed by Iranian newspaper Shargh said.

Iran President, Japan PM Hold Joint Press Conference in Tehran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a joint press conference on Wednesday during the latter's historic visit to Tehran.

Iran President Welcomes Japan PM Shinzo Abe in Tehran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Saadabad Palace in northern Tehran.

Japan PM in Tehran to Help Ease Iran-US Tension

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has arrived in Tehran to mediate between Iran and the US in the first-ever visit of a Japanese premier to Tehran since 1979.

Iran, China Discuss JCPOA, Bilateral Ties in Tehran

The new ambassador of China to Tehran, Chang Hua, has conferred with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on the most important issues of mutual interest.

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