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Iran Urges Facilitation of Dialogue between Taliban, Afghan Gov’t

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the international community to facilitate constructive dialogue between the Taliban group and the Afghan government in a bid to restore peace to the war-torn state.

Iran, EU Reiterate Resolve to Bypass US Sanctions, Save JCPOA

Iran and the European Union have once again stressed their resolve to keep the 2015 nuclear deal alive despite the unilateral US withdrawal from the international accord.

‘Iran, China to Resume Banking Ties in Coming Days’

An Iranian official says problems with Iran-China banking relations have been resolved and financial transactions will be resumed as of this weekend, when Beijing will restart its oil imports from the Islamic Republic.

Iran FM, President Ghani Discuss Afghanistan Peace Process

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani held talks in the Swiss city of Geneva on Tuesday.

Iran, Red Cross Discuss US Sanctions on Food, Medicine

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is on an official visit to the Swiss city of Geneva, held talks with Peter Mauer, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Iran Hails UN Rapporteur’s Stances against US Bans

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday hailed the “good stances” of the UN’s special rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures in reaction to the US’ cruel sanctions against Iran.

French Graphic Artist Holds Exhibition in Memory of Iranian Maestro

A collection of posters and type designs by French graphic designer Thomas Huot-Marchand are on display at the Iranian Artists Forum in memory of the late Morteza Momayyez, the father of graphic arts in Iran.

Iran FM, Afghan Chief Executive Meet in Geneva

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah sat for talks on Tuesday in the Swiss city of Geneva.

Iran, EU Hold 4th Round of Political Talks in Brussels

The fourth round of high-profile political negotiations was held on Monday between Iran and the European Union in the Belgian capital of Brussels.

‘France, Germany Step in to Bypass US Bans by Hosting SPV’

France and Germany will likely host the Special Vehicle Purpose (SPV), a special payment channel created by Europe as part of its efforts to keep trade flowing with Iran in defiance of US sanctions, senior diplomats told the Wall Street Journal.

Iran Warns over ‘Unpredictable’ Consequences of JCPOA Annulment

Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi has warned that the failure of European countries to fulfill their promise to preserve the Iran nuclear deal may lead to “ominous” consequences.

Iran FM to Attend Afghanistan Peace Talks in Geneva

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will participate in the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan, which is to be held by the United Nations in the Swiss city on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Chinese Reporters Give Compatriots First-Hand Account of Iran

Five reporters from China’s Central Radio recently visited Iran to produce a program aimed at making their fellow countrymen more familiar with Iran.

Iran Sympathizes with Iraq over Deadly Floods

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the recent floods in various Iraqi cities, which left dozens of people killed and missing, and caused extensive damages.

Brussels to Host Two Major Meetings on Iran Monday

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs says the Belgian capital is to host two major meetings on Iran on Monday in defiance of the US pressures.

Iran Urges Arab League Chief to Avoid Divisive Comments

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has urged the Arab League chief to avoid making divisive remarks under the influence of certain regional countries.

Iran Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Syria’s Aleppo

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has vehemently censured the chemical attack launched by terrorists on civilians in the Syrian city of Aleppo.

Iran Leader Urges Saudi to Stop Acting as US’ Vassal State

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Muslim governments, especially Saudi Arabia, to stop acting as vassal states of the US only to be humiliated.

US’ Defence of Human Rights Hinges on Size of Arms Deals: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at the US for “mocking” the concept of human rights by adopting double standards in this regard.

Afghan Gov’t Must Be Part of Any Peace Plan: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran fully supports peace talks in Afghanistan with the leadership and participation of the Afghan government.

Paris Turns into Gaza as Protesters Clash with Riot Police (+Video)

The Champs-Élysées Avenue in Paris seemed more like the Gaza Strip on Saturday as French protesters with “yellow vests” threw stones at riot police forces, who used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators outraged by fuel price hikes and President Emmanuel Macron’s policies.

Iran President Urges Muslim Nations to Unite against US, Israel

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged Muslim countries to remain united against the United States and the Israeli regime and counter their conspiracies.

Iran, Italy Call for Closer Cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Roberto Fico in Rome.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Blast, Consulate Attack in Pakistan

Iran has strongly denounced a bomb explosion at a market in northwestern Pakistan and a separate attempt to attack the Chinese consulate in Karachi.

Iran, Malta Discuss Bilateral Ties in Rome

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday held talks with his Maltese counterpart Carmelo Abela in the Italian capital Rome.

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