Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday met a visiting parliamentary delegation from Denmark and explored avenues for expansion of ties between the two countries. The Danish delegation…
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A senior advisor to the Leader of Islamic Revolution warned of plots hatched by the US and its regional allies to divide Middle Eastern countries, saying such a move aims to safeguard Israel’s…
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Iran's judiciary has issued verdicts for 20 people accused of storming Saudi diplomatic missions in January and will announce them in the near future, an unnamed official was quoted as saying by…
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The new, more government-friendly parliament gave the go-ahead to President Hassan Rouhani’s nominees for three ministries on Tuesday.
In a confirmation session broadcast live by state TV,…
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US Secretary of State John Kerry praised as a "capable negotiator" and a "patriot" his Iranian counterpart and his co-recipient of the Chatham House Prize Mohammad Javad Zarif for jointly leading…
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A high-ranking Danish lawmaker reaffirmed the need for regular consultations between the European Union and Iran over international developments and efforts to restore peace to West Asia.
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The commander of the Iranian Navy’s 44th flotilla, who is on a mission to Tanzania, cited a high-ranking commander of the East African country as saying that the Iranian fleet’s presence has…
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A lawmaker warned that Iran is reaching the limit of its patience over the poor US adherence to the historic nuclear accord and might consider pulling out of the deal.
"There are limits to…
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Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, hailed the election of Michel Aoun as new president of Lebanon, describing the choice as a…
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Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called for efforts to expand cooperation between Tehran and Nicosia in such areas as tourism, academic programs and new technologies. In a meeting with…
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Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari reassured Baghdad of Tehran's continued support for Iraq in the campaign against terrorist groups.
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The Foreign Ministry denied claims by a senior US naval official that Iran has been sending arms and missiles to Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasemi…
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President Hassan Rouhani said Iranian ambassadors have a duty to introduce business capacities and investment opportunities in the country to foreign investors.
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The Iranian judiciary chief warned of a plot hatched by some western and Arab countries to partition Iraq, expressing the Islamic Republic's opposition to any scheme aimed at undermining the Arab…
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Iranian officials denied a claim by the Taliban militant group that it has "relations" with Tehran, describing it as an attempt to promote Iranophobia across the world.
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Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said Tehran is ready to mediate between Baghdad and Ankara after the Iraqi prime minister condemned Turkey’s insistence on…
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Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani hailed the growing relations between Tehran and Nicosia, saying that the two countries’ parliaments enjoy very cordial and extensive relations in all fields.
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Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met his Nigerien counterpart, Ibrahim Yacoubou, on Monday to explore ways of developing bilateral ties. A high-level delegation was accompanying Yacoubou…
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Iran criticized the reelection of Saudi Arabia to the UN Human Rights Council.
A Sunday report by IRNA quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi as saying that the election is "the best…
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The judiciary chief said Iran and Iraq are capable of introducing their own version of human rights principles, stressing that the two neighbors will not bow to the western reading of the concept…
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A parliamentary report read out at the Sunday session of Majlis renewed criticism of the US obstructive approach to the implementation of the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and major powers…
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Iran's top diplomat said adhering to ideals of the Islamic Revolution of 1979 is behind the country's undeniable influence across the region and the world.
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad…
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The Canadian government, headed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, is working to renew ties with Iran, maintaining that there are political benefits to Canada-Iran relationship. Canadian Foreign…
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A deputy foreign minister said Iran's national plan to help achieve the provisions of the Sustainable Development Goals is undergoing a final review by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the…
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Two major parliamentary factions have favorable views of the proposed nominees for three ministries, as a Tuesday confirmation session approaches, in which they would demonstrate their competence…
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