Iranian pilgrims destined for Iraq in defiance of travel ban halted
Tasnim – The Iranian Police have peacefully dispersed hundreds of people at a southwestern border crossing as they tried to go to…
Regional Affairs
Riyadh following Israeli regime’s steps in nuclear prgm.
MNA – Iran’s Ambassador to the Vienna-based international organizations Kazem Gharibabadi called on the IAEA to ensure that Saudi Arabia is committed…
Trade between Iran, Turkey drops 67% in 7 months on year
Tehran Times – The value of trade between Iran and Turkey fell 67 percent in the first seven months of 2020, from…
Turkey’s Halkbank urges dismissal of Iran sanctions criminal case in US
Reuters – Halkbank on Friday urged a judge to dismiss a U.S. indictment accusing the state-owned Turkish lender of helping Iran evade…
Iran will not allow terrorist elements to disrupt Tehran-Ankara ties
IRNA – Iran’s Deputy Interior Minister for Security Affairs, Hossein Zolfaghari said on Friday that Iran will not allow the region’s terrorist…
Iran slams targeting convoy of diplomatic delegations in Iraq
IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Thursday condemned targeting the convoy of diplomatic delegations in Iraq. Khatibzadeh condemned any attack…
People in Tehran denounce UAE, Bahrain deals with Israelis
MNA – Crowds of Tehran residents took to the streets of the capital on Thursday to condemn the disgraceful move by the…
Iranian diplomat, UN envoy discuss Syria developments
Tasnim – A senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister in special political affairs held talks with UN Special Envoy for Syria…
Afghanistan praises Iran for peace efforts
FNA – Afghan Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah lauded Iran for its efforts to help restore stability…
UAE, Bahrain’s ties with Israel part of Trump’s reelection campaign: Iranian adviser
Tasnim – A senior adviser to the Iranian parliament speaker slammed Abu Dhabi and Manama’s normalization of ties with Israel as a…
Rouhani urges betrayers of Palestine not to claim Arabism
FNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rebuked certain regional regimes for their betrayal of the Palestinian cause, calling on them not to…
Zarif hails launch of intra-Afghan talks in Doha
Tasnim – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hailed the launch of intra-Afghan talks in Doha, expressing Tehran’s readiness to help Kabul…
Armed resistance only way to free Palestine: Hezbollah
Tasnim – The deputy head of Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah said normalization with Israel has no benefit for the Palestinians and only…
Iran reiterates concern on Saudis’ secret nuclear activities
MNA – Iran has once again expressed its concerns over the “non-transparent” nuclear activities of Saudi Arabia. Mohsen Baharvand, Iranian Deputy Foreign…
Official: 2020 Arbaeen rituals canceled to contain COVID19 outbreak
IRNA – Head of cultural and educational section of Arbaeen said on Tuesday that thanks to the outbreak of coronavirus, 2020 Arbaeen…
Iranian, Russian diplomats discus Syria’s developments
MNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali and special representative of the Russian president for the Middle East and Africa Mikhail…
Rouhani to hold talks with Azeri counterpart in near future
MNA – Iran’s newly-appointed Ambassador to Baku Seyed Abbas Mousavi said that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is scheduled to hold a videoconference…
Iran reaffirms support for Afghan peace process
Tasnim – Iran’s ambassador to Kabul reaffirmed the country’s commitment to supporting the peace process in Afghanistan under the guidance and ownership…
West Asia under influence of Iran-Iraq brotherly relations: Leader’s Advisor
MNA – The top advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that the West Asian region is under the influence…
Iran, Azerbaijan hold webinar on communications, navigation
Tasnim – Officials from Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan attended an online meeting on shipping industry and communications. The Ports and…
Official: Iran to accelerate trade with Turkey
IRNA – Iran is ready to increase trade exchanges with Turkey, the head of Iran Customs Administration said, referring to carrying out…
Bahrain, UAE to regret normalizing ties with Israel
MNA – Top Adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati said that Bahrain and UAE…
Nuri al-Maliki in Tehran to meet Iranian officials
IRNA – Iraq’s former prime minister and Chairman of the Iraqi Rule of Law Coalition Nuri al-Maliki arrived in Tehran late on…
Iran’s medical aid delivered to Kyrgyzstan
IRNA – Iran’s cargo containing health and medical aid to combat COVID-19 has been delivered to Kyrgyzstan. The cargo includes medical equipment…
Iran FM advisor: There is no military solution to Afghan crisis
IRNA – Iran Foreign Ministry’s Director-General for West Asia Rasoul Mousavi said on Monday that there is no military solution to Afghan…
Bahrain’s move to normalize ties with Israel ‘Great Betrayal’: Hezbollah
Tasnim – Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement strongly condemned Bahrain’s move to normalize ties with Israel, describing it as a “great betrayal” to…
Iraq will never normalize ties with Israel: Ammar Hakim
Tasnim – Leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement Seyed Ammar al-Hakim categorically ruled out the possibility of normalization of relations between Iraq…
Iran gives Turkey 10 suggestions to ease mutual trade
MNA – In a video conference, the Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) gave Turkish deputy trade minister 10…
Bomb attacks injure 21 civilians in northern Syria
Tasnim – At least 21 people were injured in two bomb attacks in Ras al-Ayn, northeastern Syria, local security sources said. The…
UAE, Bahrain revealed their real face: Leader’s adviser
MNA – Top Adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati slammed the Bahraini agreement to…
IRGC warns Al Khalifa of harsh Muslim revenge for Israel ties
Tasnim – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) condemned Manama’s move to normalize ties with the Zionist regime, warning the Bahraini ruling…
Iranian official advises UAE, Bahrain not to pave way for Israel
Tasnim – An adviser to the Iranian parliament speaker cautioned the United Arab Emirate and Bahrain to avoid preparing the ground for…
Iran welcomes start of inter-Afghan talks in Doha
MNA – Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Sat. announced that Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes start of inter-Afghan…
Iran condemns Bahraini leaders for normalizing ties with Israeli occupying regime
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement seriously slammed Bahraini leaders for normalizing relations with Israeli occupying regime, saying it is…
Spokesman raps Arab Quartet Committee’s anti-Iran statement
Tasnim – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh dismissed as hackneyed and groundless the allegations raised in a statement by the self-proclaimed…
President: Arbaeen processions called off in Iran, Iraq
Tasnim – The religious processions marking Arbaeen would not be held in Iran and Iraq this year because of the novel coronavirus…
Iran, Armenia FMs review bilateral ties
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday held a telephone conversation with his Armenian counterpart Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and discussed…
Tehran slams as ‘baseless’ UN report of Iran’s arms shipments to Yemen
Press TV – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has slammed as “baseless” a report published by the United Nation’s Office of the High Commissioner…
Pakistan stresses to fully implement JCPOA at SCO
IRNA — Speaking at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Moscow on Thursday, the Pakistani Foreign Minister has stressed the…
Iran envoy regrets over Arbaeen rituals’ cancellation
IRNA – Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi in a message expressed regret over cancellation of Arbaeen rituals due to the outbreak…