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JCPOA impacting region, world: Iran official

Iran’s nuclear chief has said that the ratcheting up of the sanctions against Iran only resulted in broader cooperation between Tehran and Beijing.

Only nations can solve Syria, Yemen crises: Iran

Some powerful countries proposed plans to resolve the crises in Yemen and Syria. We believe that such proposals would not work, since they do not address the wills of the nations, said Larijani.

Wealthy Arabs have made inroads into Malaysia

An IRNA report has said that wealthy Arabs use their money to make inroads to the Malaysian government and influence its regional policies.

Iran’s VP, Russian minister of industry meet in Moscow

Iran and Russia are to ink about 10 cooperation agreements, said Sorena Sattari, who is on a visit to Moscow.

Velvet riots, a Saudi plot brewing in Beirut and Baghdad

The Iranian parliament’s news agency has compared the unrest in Beirut with that of Baghdad, saying that Saudi Arabia which has been sidelined by the Iran nuclear deal has a hand in what the news agency calls “velvet riots” in the two Arab countries.

British Foreign Secretary publishes opinion piece in Iranian newspaper

What impressed me most during this visit was the hospitality of the Iranians, and their bravery in testing the new waters, said the British foreign secretary in the opinion piece.

Iranian industry chief makes appealing offers to foreign investors at Expo Milano 2015

Nematzadeh said Iran stands ready to establish cooperation with foreigners in the fields of tourism and large- or small-scale production.

Iran, Azerbaijan plan to establish joint bank

The minister of communications and information technology has said that a number of Iran's private banks are interested in entering Azerbaijan's banking market.

Two Iranian banks to start operating in UK soon: CBI head

The CBI governor has said that Iran and Britain seek to exchange banking delegations in order to pave the way for cooperation between Iranian and British banks.

Iran nuclear deal to boost Tehran-Moscow trade ties: Official

Trade turnover between Russia and Iran could significantly rise after the Iran nuclear deal is ratified, said Asgaroladi.

US, allies thwarted in Mideast: IRGC commander

An IRGC commander has said that Washington’s recourse to the path of diplomacy shows the failure of its sanctions strategy.

ISIL presence in Turkey ‘not unlikely,’ Iran’s Rafsanjani says

The Expediency Council chairman has told the Turkish ambassador to Tehran that hidden hands are at work to ruin relations between the two states.

Iran ready to work with Germany to resolve Mideast crises

Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said that Iran and Germany have common viewpoints when it comes to a realistic political solution to the crises in the Middle East.

Had it not been for General Soleimani, Iraq would have failed

An Iraqi politician says that things got better after Ayatollah Al-Sistani released a fatwa and the Popular Mobilization Forces –backed by Iran – fought with great bravery against ISIL terrorists.

Fanning sectarian crises in Iraq ordered by enemies: Rafsanjani

The implementation of a moderate approach in a society which has suffered from dictatorship for decades and the scourge of terrorist groups is an uphill task, said Ammar Hakim.

Iran supports Iraq fight against IS: Zarif

Iran always views expansion of Tehran-Baghdad ties as one of its priorities and supports the Iraqi government’s campaign against IS, said Zarif.

Expansion of ties with neighbors tops Iran foreign policy: Minister

Iran cannot remain indifferent to insecurity at its borders and is ready for closer cooperation with Kabul in the fight against terrorism and narcotics, said Rahmani Fazli.

What do Zarif’s regional trips signify? Will his plan bring Saudi Arabia to the negotiating table?

Khabaronline, a news website, praises the astute statesmanship of Iran’s Foreign Ministry for helping the country refrain from fuelling tensions with Saudi Arabia at this critical juncture.

Deputy FM comments on Riyadh- and PGCC-Tehran ties

A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official has said that Tehran stands by the Syrian people and government and that people in the Arab country should decide their future in a democratic process.

Something seems to have gone wrong here

Aftab-e Yazd, a reformist daily, has disputed Hamas’ new behavior and its ties with a country which does what it takes to harm Iran’s interests in the region.

Rich opportunities for new Iran, India ties

Zarif and Doval condemned violent and extremist acts of terrorist groups in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan and exchanged views on the way out of these crises.

India impatient for closer Iran ties

The Indian prime minister called for the immediate establishment of a joint commission for the expansion of bilateral relations in his meeting with Foreign Minister Zarif.

Iran diplomat urges political solution to Yemen conflict

All sides should focus on finding a political solution to the conflict in Yemen, said Amir Abdollahian, stressing that use of force would certainly fail to resolve the crisis.

Zarif, Pakistani PM discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

Foreign Minister Zarif says Tehran is trying to remove the problems that have been created for Iran and Pakistan due to the Western-imposed sanctions.

ICRC lauds Iran over humanitarian aid for Yemen

The International Committee of the Red Cross chief has said that the ICRC has increased its aid efforts for Yemen twofold in recent days, but more needs to be done to meet the demands in the country.

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