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British Official Calls for Enhanced Cooperation with Iran

British Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt, and Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have held a meeting in Tehran ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of President Hassan Rouhani.

Budapest Eager to Promote Agricultural Ties with Tehran

Deputy Speaker of Hungary’s National Assembly István Jakab has called for expansion of Tehran-Budapest ties in a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday.

Kyrgyzstan Ready to Expand Cooperation with Iran: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Kyrgyzstan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Erlan Abdyldaev have held talks in Tehran.

Iran, Ecuador Call for Expansion of Mutual Cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Cesar Navas, the Interior Minister of Ecuador and also the special envoy of the country’s president, have explored avenues for promoting Tehran-Quito bilateral ties.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Ghanaian, Zimbabwean Officials

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate meetings with his Zimbabwean counterpart and Ghanaian vice-president in Tehran.

Iranian Deputy FM Meets Turkish Undersecretary in Ankara

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has held talks with Turkish Foreign Ministry's Undersecretary Ümit Yalçın in Ankara on Thursday.

New Party to Fulfil Needs of Iraqi Younger Generation: Ammar al-Hakim

The former head of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI) says he has established the new political party called the National Wisdom Movement with the aim of keeping pace with the new developments and fulfilling the needs of the younger Iraqi generation.

Qatar Detains Iranian Fishermen for 2nd Time in 2 Weeks

An Iranian official says the Qatari coast guards have arrested three fishermen from the Iranian province of Hormuzgan in the second such incident in almost two weeks.

Iran Condemns Trump’s Signing of New Sanctions Law

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced the US president’s move to sign a bill on new anti-Iran sanctions, saying the country reserves the right to respond to Washington’s measures against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Hopes Venezuela Vote Would Restore Peace

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has voiced Tehran’s support for democratic processes in Venezuela, saying the Islamic Republic hopes that the recent election would prepare the grounds for national reconciliation in the South American state.

Iran Denies Reports on EU Commissioner’s Visit to Tehran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the reports and speculations regarding the unexpected visit of a European Union official to Iran.

Trump in a Hurry to Scrap Iran Nuclear Deal: Analyst

A political analyst says the US president seems to be in a rush to tear apart the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers without taking into account the political fallout from such a move.

Kurdistan’s Independence Not Possible for Now: Iraq President

Iraqi President Fuad Masum, himself a veteran Kurdish politician, has warned against the plebiscite on the Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence, saying such plan is a dream that cannot be realized for now.

Iran Condemns Herat Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a suicide attack in front of Jawadya Mosque in the Afghan city of Herat, which left dozens of people dead or wounded.

Iran FM Urges Muslim World to Unite against Israel’s Expansionism

Iranian foreign minister has called on the Islamic society to help put an end to the culture of impunity for the Israeli regime and compel it to cease and reverse its criminal policies and practices.

Iranian, Russian Deputy FMs Hold Talks in Moscow

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Bogdanov have held a meeting on Tuesday as part of their periodic meetings in Moscow.

Tehran, Riyadh Send Israel Key Message through Body Language

Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers shook hands on the sidelines of the OIC’s extraordinary meeting in Turkey in a move that could be referred to as bad news for Israel.

FM Zarif Holds Meeting with Indonesian Counterpart in Istanbul

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi in the Turkish city of Istanbul.

Iranian, Turkish FMs Meet in Istanbul

Iran's Foriegn Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu have held a meeting in the Turkish city of Istanbul ahead of an extraordinary meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Al-Quds developments.

Saudi Arabia Continues to Deny Syrians’ Right to Hajj

After Qatar’s protest, the Syrian government has also slammed Saudi Arabia for politicization of Hajj pilgrimage, saying the Saudi authorities continue to deny Syrian citizens the right to perform this Islamic duty.

Iran, South Africa Hold Joint Political Commission Meeting in Tehran

South African Deputy Foreign Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo, who is in Tehran for a new round of joint political meetings, has met on Monday with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari.

Iran FM Due in Istanbul to Attend OIC Meeting on Al-Quds

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will depart Tehran for Istanbul, Turkey, on Tuesday to take part in an extraordinary meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the latest developments of Al-Quds.

Iran, South Africa Call for Promotion of Bilateral Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and South African Deputy Foreign Minister in a Monday meeting in Tehran discussed ways to promote mutual cooperation.

Iran State TV Correspondent Wounded in Kabul Attack

Mahdi Mahmmoud Abadi, the IRIB correspondent in the Afghan capital, has been injured in the terrorist blasts that rocked Kabul on Monday.

‘Turkey Puzzled by US’ Inconsistent Policies on Syria’

A senior Turkish diplomat says the US in the past years has changed its approach towards Syria crisis for so many times that Ankara is now “a bit puzzled” on what Washington’s real policy and strategy is, particularly regarding the Syrian armed opposition groups.

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