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Iran Condemns Bahrain for Levelling ‘Unfounded’ Accusations

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has denounced the latest anti-Iran accusations raised in a sentence issued by a Bahraini court against 139 citizens of the kingdom, saying Tehran dismisses as unfounded and baseless any accusations levelled against the Islamic Republic in the sentences.

FM Zarif, Turkish President Stress Closer Cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have discussed expansion of ties in a meeting in Ankara.

Deployment of Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi in Iran for ‘Flood Relief’ Sparks Controversy

The deployment of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, in Iran to contribute to relief operations in western flood-hit areas has sparked controversy.

Italian Artist’s Works on Show in Tehran

An exhibition of the works by Italian artist Giuseppe Salvatore Barilaro titled "The Identity of the Shapes" is underway at Tehran’s Sareban Gallery.

Big Names to Attend Iranian Film Festival despite US Bans

A number of renowned cinema professionals, including American screenwriter and filmmaker Paul Joseph Schrader, are going to attend the 37th International Fajr Festival in Tehran despite the discouraging impact of Trump’s sanctions.

‘US, Not Iran, Is the One that Must Change Its Nature’

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the whole world is demanding a change in the nature of the US regime.

Syrian President Condemns US Blacklisting of IRGC

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has slammed as irresponsible the US designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps as a terrorist group.

Syria to Give Priority to Iranian Firms in Reconstruction Era: PM

Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis says his country’s top priority in the reconstruction era is Iranian companies working in various areas.

US Hostility Rooted in Its Chain Regional Failures: IRGC Chief

Top commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the US hostility towards the IRGC is deeply rooted in its serial failures to press ahead with its regional projects.

Iran Offers Sympathy to France over Cathedral Fire

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered sympathy to the French nation and all Catholics in the world over the tragic fire that destroyed the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris.

Iran Says World Must Respect Syria’s Sovereignty

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the world must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria.

Iran FM, Syrian President Hold Talks in Damascus

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is on an official visit to Syria, has sat for talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

US Enjoyed 16 Years of Peace in Its 242-Year History: Carter

Former US President Jimmy Carter says President Donald Trump has spoken with him about China because the current US leader was worried that Beijing overtaking the US economically, saying America’s endless wars may lead to China superseding the US.

FM Zarif Leaving Tehran for Syria, Turkey

Iran’s foreign minister is departing for Syria on a two-day trip before visiting Turkey at the head of a political delegation.

US Sanctions Impeding Int’l Cash Aid to Flood-Hit Iranians

The Iranian Red Crescent Society says due to the unilateral sanctions the US has imposed on the Islamic Republic, no international cash aid has ever reached and handed over to the people affected by the recent floods, which have so far killed at least 76.

Iraq, Syria Working on Joint Railway Project with Iran

Syria and Iraq have discussed the establishment of rail connections with each other and with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Iraq Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).

‘Some Korean SMEs Go Bankrupt after US Sanctions against Iran’

The Chairman of Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce says following the cutback in economic relations between Tehran and Seoul due to US sanctions, many small or medium-sized companies (SMEs) that had ties with Iran have gone almost bankrupt.

Europeans Have No Excuse for Delaying INSTEX Launch: Iran

Iran’s foreign minister has criticised the European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal for delaying the enforcement of a non-dollar payment channel, known as INSTEX, aimed at facilitating trade with Tehran under the US sanctions.

Iran Says Ready to Work with France to Settle Regional Woes

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is prepared to join hands with the French government to resolve regional issues, especially those in Libya and Sudan.

‘Pompeo’s Claim about Iran’s Interference in Venezuela Ridiculous’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has denounced the US secretary of state’s claim that Iran is interfering in the internal affairs of Venezuela, describing it as “ridiculous”.

Iran Summons New French Envoy over Araud’s Tweets

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned France’s new ambassador to Tehran over “unacceptable” tweets by French Ambassador to the US Gerard Araud, who was later forced to delete them.

Iran FM, Top Italian Lawmaker Hold Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting with Vito Rosario Petrocelli, the president of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Senate of Italy.

Iran-US Negotiation Unlikely in Near, Far Future: Academic

Sadeq Zibakalam, a professor of political sciences at the University of Tehran, says Iran and the US are unlikely to break the ice in the near or distant future.

Iranian Jewish MP Condemns US Blacklisting of IRGC

The representative of the Jewish minority in Iran’s parliament has strongly denounced the Trump administration’s designation of IRGC as a terrorist organization, saying such moves are aimed at weakening Iran as Washington cannot tolerate independent countries.

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