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Zarif, Tillerson Had No Bilateral Meeting in New York

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has reacted to the US Secretary of State's remarks on informing Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif of the new US strategy towards Tehran.

Iran Responds to Trump’s New Strategy

As the US president is expected to deliver a speech on Friday night and declare the country’s new strategy towards the Islamic Republic of Iran, an informed source at the Iranian foreign ministry has outlined the main themes of Tehran’s response to Trump and his country’s new policies.

Afghanistan Welcomes Iran’s Help in Fight against Terror: Defence Ministry

The spokesman for Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry said the Kabul government will accept the military assistance of any country, including Iran, that intends to help in the fight against terrorism.

Ban on Kurdistan Airports Causing Daily Loss of $60,000

Baghdad’s ban on the arrival and departure of foreign flights at/from Kurdistan airports has reportedly caused a loss of 50 to 60 thousand dollars a day.

Iran, Ukraine to Form Joint Economic Commission

Iran and Ukraine have decided to establish a joint economic commission as part of efforts to enhance the level of Tehran-Kiev economic cooperation.

Iran’s Leader Best Expert on Issues Related to US: Analysts

While the IAEA has once again confirmed Iran’s full compliance with its JCPOA commitments, the US is still inventing new excuses to pressurize Tehran. This is what Iran’s Leader had always predicted and warned about.

Iran Can Share Counter-Terror Experiences with Friends: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the Islamic Republic is ready to share experiences it has gained in the fight against terrorist groups with friendly countries, including Tanzania.

Iran Urges Respect for Rule of Law in Spain

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi has referred to the latest developments in Spain’s Catalonia and underlined the necessity of abiding by the rule of law, avoiding violence and pursuing demands through peaceful and legal means.

Iranian, Tanzanian FMs Hold Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his counterpart from Tanzania Augustine Mahiga have discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Tehran.

In What Sense Is Las Vegas Shooter Similar to Trump?

An Iranian political analyst says the perpetrator behind the Las Vegas massacre was very similar to US President Donald Trump as both have caused bloodshed and killing.

‘Trump Accuses Iran of Aiding N. Korea to Deflect Attention from US Breach of Promises’

An Iranian legislator says the US president is accusing Tehran of giving financial aid to Pyongyang only to deviate the international community’s attention from Washington’s breach of commitments.

Russia Ready to Host Talks between Iran, Saudi Arabia

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister has announced that the country is prepared to mediate in normalising ties between regional arch-rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia.

IRGC Popular in Baghdad, Erbil, Damascus, Beirut: Iran President

Iranian president has highlighted the role played by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in saving regional states from terrorism, saying the IRGC is now popular not only in Iran, but also in Iraq, Iraqi Kurdistan region, Syria, and Lebanon.

Top Iranian, Egyptian Officials Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

A senior Iranian advisor has held a meeting with the head of the Egyptian Interest Section in Tehran.

‘Trump; A Wise Guy Pretending to Be Stupid’

An Iranian journalist and political commentator has argued that the US government deliberately portrays Donald Trump as a “stupid and unpredictable” person to take concessions by scaring the enemies and opponents of the United States.

‘Trump, ISIS Leader So Similar that Can Be Called Twins’

An Iranian general says the ideological-behavioral features of Trump bear a striking resemblance to those of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Iran, Turkey to Use National Currencies in Bilateral Trade

Iran and Turkey have signed a draft agreement to carry out trade activities based on their own local currencies instead of traditional foreign currencies such as the euro and the dollar.

‘Iran Should Adopt Independent Policy towards Kurdish Secession’

An Iranian analyst says Tehran and Ankara cannot pursue a totally similar policy towards the issue of Iraqi Kurdistan, and Iran needs to adopt its own independent policy in this regard.

Iranian, Malaysian Women Sign MoU to Promote Business Ties

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between Iran Malaysia Women Business Forum (IMWBF) and Women Entrepreneur Network of Malaysia (WENA) to elevate bilateral trade ties and boost investment opportunities.

Tanzanian FM to Visit Iran on Wednesday

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tanzania's Foreign Minister Augustine Mahiga will pay an official visit to Tehran on Wednesday, October 10.

Iran Has Been Unfairly Maligned: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in an article published in The Atlantic, has rejected the ‘myths’ about Iran’s aggression in the Middle East, and argued that his country has been unfairly maligned.

Iran Rejects New Yorker’s Account of Zarif-Tillerson Meeting

An Iranian source says a recent report by the New Yorker on a meeting between Iranian FM and his US counterpart was aimed at making up for Tillerson’s passivity at the meeting, and also strengthening his position amid speculations about his conflict with Trump.

Is Barzani Ready for Conditional Suspension of Kurdish Referendum?

An Iraqi Vice President, after meeting with the President of the Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani, has announced that he is ready to ignore the referendum results in return for the lifting of sanctions against Erbil.

Iranian MPs Outraged by Italian Embassy’s “Impudence”

The Iranian Parliament has expressed its strong protest against Italy after its embassy in Tehran demanded to fingerprint two Iranian lawmakers expected to visit the country in the near future.

‘Tehran Best Place for Talks between Baghdad, Erbil Officials’

A Kurdish Iranian parliamentarian says Tehran would be the best place for talks between the Iraqi government and authorities of the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

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