Iran complains to UN, summons envoy over US threat on Venezuela shipment
Iran complained to the United Nations on Sunday and summoned the Swiss ambassador in Tehran, who represents U.S. interests in the Islamic Republic, over possible measures Washington could take against an Iranian fuel shipment to Venezuela.
Irans 4th oil tanker passes Gibraltar Strait towards Latin America
Irans fourth oil tanker named Faxon which carries the countrys oil products has passed through the Gibraltar Strait as western media reports claim that they are destined for Latin America, more specifically Venezuela.
US responsible for any unwise measures against Iranian ships
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Monday termed the threat from the US officials shameless, adding if the US takes any action against Iranian tankers, they will be faced a decisive response by Iran and needless to say that they are accountable for consequences of any irrational actions against Iranian tankers.
Abdullah thanks FM Zarifs support for political accord in Afghanistan
Afghanistans Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah in a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday thanked him for his support of a political agreement with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
Iran open for talks with Saudis: Spokesman
Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated that Tehran would embrace dialogue with Riyadh to clear up misunderstandings, saying such talks do not necessarily require a mediator.