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May 18, 2019 18:49
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May 03,2019Qatar has spoken out against Washington’s decision to block all exports of Iranian oil, saying unilateral sanctions were unwise because they hurt the countries that rely on the supplies. -
May 01,2019Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif stressed the need for regional dialogue and cooperation among Asian states to promote multilateralism, assuring that Iran would be a "steadfast partner" in the... -
May 01,2019Iran and Turkey held a new round of political consultations on Tuesday in Ankara where they discussed major issues regarding bilateral ties, as well as current developments in the region and the... -
May 01,2019Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday reiterated his opposition to the spread of western influence in Iran's educational system and programs. "The core of the... -
April 30,2019Boosting self-sufficiency in key areas, domestic production and increasing non-oil exports should be prioritized in the sanctions era, as they can help improve the economy and foil America's plots... -
April 30,2019The 2015 nuclear deal will most likely collapse, if the European Union refuses to bear the costs of rescuing the international accord, a senior diplomat said. "Political support is not sufficient... -
April 30,2019Iran's offer of negotiation over a prisoner swap was not welcomed by the United States because it seeks comprehensive talks covering all areas of dispute, according to an analyst. "They do not... -
April 29,2019Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif said the United States is trying to "bring Iran to its knees" and overthrow its government by seeking to thwart its international oil trade. -
April 29,2019Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Monday visited the 32nd Tehran International Book Fair that is underway at Imam Khomeini Mosalla (prayer ground) in central Tehran... -
April 29,2019Iran should not agree to engage in direct dialogue with the United States under the current circumstances, as there is no merit or purpose in doing so, two senior officials said. "Some people... -
April 29,2019North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Pak Myong Guk, accompanied by a delegation, departed from Pyongyang over the weekend for a visit to Non-Aligned Movement member states Syria and Iran, state media...
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April 28,2019Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif announced on Saturday his plans to visit Russia and North Korea to hold talks with his counterparts and other officials. -
April 28,2019Iran and the African continent have a great potential for expanding trade relations through barter of goods, a Foreign Ministry official said. Mehdi Aqajafari, director general for African... -
April 28,2019Chairman of the General Staff of Armed Forces Mohammad Baqeri said Iran does not intend to close the Strait of Hormuz, the most strategic waterway in the Persian Gulf, but would severely confront... -
April 28,2019Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said one of the main obstacles in the way of boosting domestic production is smuggling, calling on police forces to step up efforts to... -
April 28,2019The Americans are suffering defeats in the Middle East because they have sided with the "wrong" partners, Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif said, adding that Iran is a "force for stability" in... -
April 27,2019The Syrian government and armed opposition groups, together with both sides' backers, are close to agreeing on the composition of a constitutional committee in the coming months, Russian negotiator... -
April 27,2019The Foreign Ministry dismissed claims by some foreign media that Iran is seeking to open dialogue with the United States and is currently negotiating with Saudi Arabia, a US ally in the region,... -
April 27,2019Most of the Democrats running for president are vowing to put the United States back in the Iran nuclear deal that US President Donald Trump withdrew from nearly a year ago. -
April 27,2019The European Union and Japan on Thursday reiterated their support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the formal name of Iran’s nuclear deal, despite mounting pressure from the US on the... -
April 27,2019Iran’s top diplomat said US President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign, which is characterized by harsh economic sanctions, will fail to force Tehran to give in to his excessive demands. -
April 26,2019Iran favors peace and is not seeking confrontation but will exercise its right to defense, Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif said in New York, while proposing "a serious dialogue" with the... -
April 24,2019Iran is for dialogue but the US offer to negotiate contradicts its actions, Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif said, adding that Washington should speak with the Iranian nation in the language... -
April 24,2019The new Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, submitted his credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York on Tuesday. -
April 24,2019Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the United States' attempts to reduce Iran's oil exports to zero will not lead anywhere and the Islamic Republic will export as much...
