Turkish FM Travels to Iran, Meets With President Rouhani

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on a diplomatic visit and has met with President Hassan Rouhani.

Iraq Says It Will Participate in OPEC Deal to Cut Output

Iraq will shoulder part of the burden of oil-output cuts, said Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi, reversing the nation’s previous insistence for an exemption and potentially removing an obstacle to an OPEC deal next week.

Iran Escorted over 3,800 Ships in Gulf of Aden: Navy chief

Iran’s Navy chief says its forces have escorted 3,844 commercial ships to ensure their safe passage in the Gulf of Aden, where pirates are active.

Iran Says Imports of Cars from US ‘Authorized’

Iran says imports of cars from the United States are authorized as long as they are produced by non-American brands.

Iran, Iraq More Determined to Fight Terror: Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has strongly condemned a recent terrorist attack in Iraq which killed hundreds of Shia pilgrims, mostly Iranians, stressing that Tehran and Baghdad are more determined than ever to fight terrorism.

Iran’s President Urges Stronger Action by Iraq after Hilla Terrorist Attack

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for tougher action by the Iraqi government in countering perpetrators of terrorist attacks, after a suicide truck bomb blast at a gas station near Hilla, south of Baghdad, killed at least 100 people on Thursday, including Iranian pilgrims.

Djibouti President Must Stop Acting on Others’ Orders: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed unfounded claims by Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh that the Islamic Republic is interfering in the affairs of regional countries, urging him to stop implementing the commands of others.

No Iranian Military Forces in Iraq’s Mosul: IRGC Commander

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) rejected claims that Iran has dispatched its forces to neighboring Iraq to take part in a massive operation to liberate Mosul from Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists.

Slovenia Reopens Embassy in Iran’s Capital after Nearly Four Years

The Slovenian government has reopened its embassy in the Iranian capital after nearly four years of closure.

Slovenian President Highlights Iran’s Stability, Strategic Position

Slovenia’s President Borut Pahor highlighted the impetus that Iran’s position, power and stability provides for the Central European country to forge closer relations with the Islamic Republic.

Two Days of Mourning Declared in Iran after Senior Cleric Passes Away

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani declared two days of mourning in the country after senior cleric and former head of the Supreme Court Ayatollah Abdul Karim Mousavi Ardebili died on Wednesday.

Iran Urges Global Action against Water Crisis

Iran’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Gholam Hossein Dehqani called for global cooperation to tackle various water-related challenges facing the world today.

Development of Iran’s Azadegan Oil Field to Be Put Out to Tender: Official

The deputy head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said the country plans to put the development of the South Azadegan oil field out to tender, dismissing reports that the project will be awarded to France’s oil giant Total without its participation in the bid.

Leader: Iran to Respond if US Renews Bans

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that Iran would respond if the US proceeded to renew the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) which expires at the end of 2016.

Iran Rejects ‘Absurd’ Israeli Charge of Terrorism

Iran has responded to an Israeli letter to the United Nations, which accused the Islamic Republic of flouting UN Security Council resolutions and sponsoring terrorism.

Iran Transfers 11 Tons of Heavy Water to Oman

Iran has shipped around 11 tons of its excess heavy water, a material used as a moderator in nuclear reactors, to Oman as part of a nuclear deal with world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran’s nuclear chief announced.

US Gives Airbus Green Light to Sell 106 Planes to Iran

The US Treasury Department has authorized France's Airbus to sell 106 commercial planes to Iran Air, Iran's flagship carrier.

US-led Coalition Unsuccessful against ISIS: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the so-called international coalition led by the United States and formed allegedly to fight the ISIS terrorist group has not been successful.

FM: Iran Resolved to Boost Ties with Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif highlighted the priority that the country gives to closer collaborations with Lebanon on regional issues.

Iran to Use Ancient Remedy for Its Water Crisis

Iran says it is working on a project to look for water from underground resources – what could take the country back to ancient times when the inhabitants dug deep wells to answer water shortages.

Ryan May Be Inviting Trouble for Trump by Comments on Iran Deal: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament (Majlis) speaker says United States House Speaker Paul Ryan may be trying to invite hassle for US President-elect Donald Trump by speaking against a multi-lateral nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic and thereby risking Tehran’s reaction.

300 Churches in Iran Gearing Up for Christmas

While most of the Middle East is gripped with turmoil, terrorist attacks or displacement of both Muslim and non-Muslim residents due to military conflicts, Iranian Christians are smoothly making preparations for Christmas in over 300 churches across the country.

Iranian, Italian FMs Hold Talks on Various Issues

Foreign ministers of Iran and Italy discussed a range of issues in a telephone conversation on Monday.

Iran’s President Officially Welcomes Slovenian Counterpart

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani welcomed Borut Pahor, the President of Slovenia, in an official ceremony held under the heavy snow of Tehran.

CBI Chief Urges Closer Banking Cooperation between Iran, Afghanistan

Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Valiollah Seif called for efforts to boost banking cooperation between the Islamic Republic and neighboring Afghanistan.

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