Iran Ready to Mediate in Nagorno-Karabakh Dispute, Rouhani Tells Armenian PM

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has called on neighbouring states Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan to show self-restraint and prudence amid a flare-up of fighting in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, voicing Tehran’s readiness to play a “constructive role” palatable to both warring sides.

Iran Rejects UAE Claims, Reasserts Sovereignty over Trio Persian Gulf Islands

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed the claims raised by the foreign minister of the UAE on three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, saying such “groundless” comments would not change anything about Iran’s sovereignty over the trio islands.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Hit 26,000

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 183 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 26,169.

Iran Reaffirms Respect for Azerbaijan Republic’s Territorial Integrity

A senior Iranian official says Tehran respects the territorial integrity of the Azerbaijan Republic, which is a good neighbour of Iran and a friendly country.

Iran Says Ready to Help Settle Armenian-Azeri Conflict

Iran’s government spokesman says the country is ready to help put in place peace in the region, stressing that the conflict between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic can be settled peacefully.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Pays Tribute to Late Emir of Kuwait

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed condolences over the death of Emir of Kuwait, praising the late leader for his moderate policies.

Tehran Urges Madrid to Fight ‘Virus of US Unilateralism’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has met Spain’s new Ambassador to Tehran Luis Felipe Fernández de la Peña and received his credentials.

Tehran Rejects Saudi Claim of Busting Iran-Linked Terror Group

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected Saudi Arabia’s baseless allegation that it has captured a terrorist group which, Riyadh says, is linked to Iran.

Rouhani’s Pick for Trade Ministry Wins Iran Parliament’s Confidence Vote

Iranian lawmakers have given their vote of confidence to President Hassan Rouhani’s nominee for the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, Alireza Razm-Hosseini.

Iran Sees ‘Bright Prospect’ for Strategic Cooperation with China: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister has envisaged a bright prospect for broader strategic and comprehensive cooperation between Tehran and Beijing.

Iran Unveils National Tourism Brand on World Tourism Day

Iran has marked World Tourism Day by unveiling its national tourism brand, a grand document on the promotion of tourism industry, and several tourism-related projects and systems.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Near 450,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 449,960 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 3,512 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Ancient Gold Antiquities Seized in Western Iran

Hundreds of antiquities dating back to over 2,300 years ago have been confiscated from smugglers of antique items in western Iran.

Iran Sympathizes with Ukraine over Military Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has offered sympathy to the Ukrainian nation and government over the recent military plane crash in Ukraine.

Almost Entire Iran Declared as COVID-19 ‘Red Zones’

The Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman says 26 out of 31 provinces of the country are now in the "red" zone in terms of COVID-19 outbreak, and four other provinces are in the "orange" zone.

Two Iranian Border Guards Killed by Drug Smugglers

Two Iranian border guards have been killed by armed narco-traffickers in Khuzestan province in the southwest of the country.

Iran’s Shamkhani Calls for Immediate Expulsion of US from Iraq

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has discussed a range of issues with visiting Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, including the need for the US military to withdraw from Iraq.

Rouhani Says Confident Iran’s Ties with Turkmenistan Will Develop

President Hassan Rouhani has expressed confidence that Tehran’s relations with Ashgabat would continue to grow in various fields considering the two neighbours’ commonalities.

Iranian, Iraqi FMs Discuss Regional Issues in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein have discussed a range of issues pertaining to mutual relations as well as regional and international developments.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy for Syria Hold Phone Talks

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister in special political affairs, has held phone talks with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen on the latest developments in the Arab country.

Iran to Tighten Health Protocols amid Third Wave of COVID-19

The Iranian president says stricter health protocols will be enforced in the capital, Tehran, and in other cities amid a surge in coronavirus infections and deaths.

Iraqi Foreign Minister in Tehran for High-Level Talks

The Iraqi foreign minister arrived in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Saturday, September 26, 2020, for an official visit.

5.2-Magnitude Quake Hits Iran-Turkmenistan Border

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale has struck the city of Maraveh-Tappeh in the northern Iranian province of Golestan, near the country’s border with Turkmenistan.

Iran Berates Europe for Interference under Pretext of Rights Violations

Iran’s ambassador to the UN headquarters in Geneva has lashed out at certain Western governments, especially those in Europe, for interfering in other countries’ affairs under the pretext of human rights violations.

Official Blasts EU for Joint Statement on Iran’s Human Rights Situation

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has slammed the European Union’s unacceptable move to issue a joint statement against Iran at the Human Rights Council.

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