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Iranian, Dutch FMs Discuss Bilateral, Int’l Issues in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Dutch counterpart Sigrid Kaag in Tehran.

Charity Market Held in Japan to Help Iran’s Quake-Hit People

A charity market has been held at the residence of Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Tokyo to help victims of earthquake in the province of Kermanshah in western Iran.

Iran President Calls for Promotion of Ties with Spain

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the full implementation of the Iran nuclear deal will pave the way for expansion of relations between Iran and the EU member states, Spain in particular.

Spain Reiterates Support for Iran Nuclear Deal, Urges Enhanced Ties

Spanish Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis have expressed his country’s support for the Iran nuclear deal, and called for expansion of bilateral relations between Tehran and Madrid.

Iran Ready to Hold Talks with EU over Mideast Security: Rouhani

Iran’s president says the Islamic Republic stands ready to negotiate with the European Union over the enhancement of security and stability in the region.

Two Qatari Fishing Boats Seized in Iranian Waters

Two Qatari vessels encroaching upon Iranian territorial waters in the Persian Gulf have been seized.

“Anti-Iran Allegations Childish Scenario to Acquit Yemen’s Aggressors”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as an amateurish scenario the claims made about Iran’s supply of missiles to Yemen.

Spanish, Dutch FMs to Arrive in Tehran Tuesday Night

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman has announced the foreign ministers of Spain and the Netherlands will arrive in the Iranian capital on Tuesday night.

Iran Summons Swedish Ambassador over Decision on Mossad Spy

The Swedish ambassador to Tehran has been summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry over the Swedish government’s questionable decision to grant citizenship to a Mossad spy jailed in Iran.

THAAD System to Fail When US Allies Hit by Hundreds of Missiles: Iran

A senior Iranian commander has referred to the failure of US-made missile defence systems in countering minor attacks on the US allies in the Middle East, saying they won’t help their owners when they are targeted by hundreds of missiles.

Iran FM Calls for Confidence-Building Measures in Persian Gulf

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the Persian Gulf states to work for the realization of “a historic paradigm shift” in the region through confidence-building measures.

Iran Parliament Urges Gov’t to Rethink Economic Ties with France, UK

Iranian legislators have called on the president to reconsider plans to forge closer economic cooperation with France and the UK in protest at their roles in passing an anti-Iran UN resolution.

“Jordan Trying to Assume Stronger Regional Role via Russia”

A senior political analyst and former diplomat says Jordan is seeking to take on a stronger role in the region through Russia, and the strategy has two key components: the Jerusalem al-Quds case and Syria.

Iran Says New Regional Alliance Needed to Replace GCC

An Iranian lawmaker has called for a new order for the Middle East, stressing that the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is no longer capable of resolving regional disputes.

“Iran Prepared to Mend Ties between Baghdad, Erbil”

A top aide to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says Tehran will never withhold any effort to enhance Iraq’s national unity, and is prepared to enhance ties between Iraq’s central government and Kurdistan Regional Government

Iran Urges UN to Appoint Rapporteur on US Human Rights Violations

Iran's High Council for Human Rights has accused the US of blatant racism and discriminations, calling on the UN to appoint a special rapporteur on the country’s human rights situation.

Resistance Front Won’t Allow NATO to Build Base in Mideast: Iran

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has ruled out the US’ presence in eastern Euphrates, stressing that the resistance movement will not allow NATO to establish a base in West Asia.

Erbil Developing New Protocol to Promote Ties with Tehran: PM

Kurdistan Regional Government’s Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani says Erbil is looking for expansion of all-out relations with the Islamic Republic.

Iran Calls for Formation of “Strong Region” through Collective Efforts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Persian Gulf states need to work together to establish a “fresh regional security architecture” and what Tehran calls a “strong region”.

“India’s Interest in Closer Ties with Iran Only for Economic Reasons”

A senior political analyst is sceptical about India’s interest in development of its ties with Iran, saying New Delhi is just after securing the energy supplies it needs and gaining access to the region’s markets via the Islamic Republic.

Iran FM to Visit Russia to Attend Valdai Club Conference

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference, is due to head to Russia on Sunday night.

Iran FM Meets World Officials on Sidelines of Munich Conference

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Germany to participate in the 54th edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), has held talks with several officials of different countries and world bodies.

Iranian, European Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis in Munich

Deputy foreign ministers of Iran and a number of European countries have discussed the latest developments in Yemen on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

“Iran-India Ties Not Detrimental to Interests of Regional States”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the history of Iran-India relations is replete with close and friendly cooperation, and the expansion of reciprocal ties between the two states would further promote security in the region.

Tehran Blasts US for Discouraging Others from Investing in Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at the anti-Iran statements made by US National Security Adviser H. R. McMaster in Munich, saying that such remarks are contrary to the US government's commitments under the Iran nuclear deal.

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