Daughter of Iranian diplomat killed in Mina upset at lengthy legal action
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Daughter of Iran’s former ambassador to Lebanon, Ghazanfar Roknabadi, who died in a crush of Hajj pilgrims in Saudi…
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Tests show Iranian diplomat died of hot weather, no treatment in Mecca
Tehran, Dec 18, IRNA – Tests taken in Iran show that Ghazanfar Roknabadi, the former Iranian ambassador to Beirut, who lost his…
Iran in Photos: Nov. 23-Nov. 29
Tehran, November 29, The Iran Project – GECF summit in Tehran and participation of foreign countries, massive rally of millions of Iranians…
Funeral procession held for ex-Iran envoy
A funeral procession has been held for Iran’s former Ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Roknabadi, who died in a crush during Hajj rituals…
Iranian diplomat killed in Hajj tragedy to be laid to rest today
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The funeral procession of Iran’s former ambassador to Lebanon, Ghazanfar Roknabadi, who lost his life in a September crush…
FM condoles death of Iranian diplomat in Mina tragedy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s foreign minister offered condolences on the death of the country’s former ambassador to Lebanon, Ghazanfar Roknabadi, who was…
Senior Iranian official offers condolences to Roknabadi’s family
A senior Iranian official has offered condolences to the family of a former Iranian ambassador to Lebanon who had been missing since…
Body of ex-Iran envoy missing in Mina to be sent to Iran
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Body of former Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Rokn-Abadi who went missing in Mina would be sent to Tehran on…
Roknabadi’s sister calls for Saudi Arabia’s accountability
Tehran, Nov 11, IRNA – Sister of Iran’s former Ambassador to Lebanon, Ghazanfar Roknabadi called for Saudi Arabia’s accountability towards the fate…
Iran deputy FM: Ex-envoy gone missing in Mina stampede ‘alive’
TEHRAN (ISNA)- An Iranian deputy foreign minister reiterated that the former Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Rokn-Abadi went missing in Mina deadly…
Iran’s coverage: Iran to meet Rouhani timetable on ending sanctions: AEOI chief
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran to meet Rouhani timetable on ending sanctions: nuclear chief Iran will…
Iran ex-envoy to Lebanon may have been kidnapped, his brother says
Iran’s former Ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Roknabadi, who has been missing since a crush during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, may have…
FM deputy: Iran pursuing Roknabadi’s fate via int’l bodies
Tehran, Nov 5, IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian said Iran was pursuing the fate…
We hope Rokanabadi returns home soon: Zarif
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that Iran’s former ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Roknabadi is still unaccounted for but that he…
Senior MP: Roknabadi seen alive in S. Arabia, claims on his death not acceptable
TEHRAN (FNA)- Chairman of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi rejected the claims that Tehran’s former ambassador…
Iran’s ex-envoy still missing after Hajj tragedy: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The body of Ghazanfar Roknabadi, the former Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, has not been found among the country’s Hajj…
Iran’s coverage: Saudi imprudence in Mina unacceptable: President Rouhani
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Scale of Saudi imprudence in Mina unacceptable: President Rouhani Iranian President Hassan…
Former Iranian diplomat still missing in Saudi Arabia: Deputy FM
A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic is seriously pursuing the fate of former Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon who remains unaccounted…
Iranian deputy FM: Efforts underway to determine fate of ex-envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs announced that efforts are underway to find the former…
Afkham: Roknoabadi used regular passport for Hajj trip
Tehran, Sept 28, IRNA – Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham said the former Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Roknabadi used a regular…
Iranian ambassador in Beirut confers with European counterparts
Beirut, April 30, IRNA – A number of EU membersˈ ambassadors to Lebanon on Wednesday met and conferred with Ghazanfar Roknabadi, Iranian…
Iranian envoy meets family of Lebanese martyred security guard
Beirut, April 5, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Roknabadi on Saturday met with the family of Lebanese security officer Mohammad…
Iran, UN diplomats stress Syria political solution
The Iranian ambassador to Beirut and the UN special coordinator for Lebanon have stressed a political solution to the ongoing crisis in…
Minister’s Iran remarks ‘not state position’: Lebanon
BEIRUT – President Michel Suleiman said Friday that recent remarks by Lebanese Interior Minister Nouhad Machnouk in which he criticized Iranian “interference”…
Envoy criticizes Lebanese minister for remarks on Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Ambassador to Beirut Qazanfar Roknabadi strongly criticized Lebanese Interior Minister Nouhad Machnouk over his remarks during which he blamed…
Iran’s Envoy, Former Lebanese PM discuss threat of extremism
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Ambassador to Beirut Qazanfar Roknabadi and former Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora voiced concern over the presence of Takfiri groups…
Iran, Lebanon to expand cooperation in education
Beirut, March 7, IRNA – Lebanese Minister of Education and Higher Education Elias Bou Saab, in a meeting with Iranˈs Ambassador to…
Israel colluding with terrorists inside Syria: Iran envoy
An Iranian diplomat says the Israeli regime is in cahoots with the foreign-sponsored militants operating in Syria. “We all agree that the…
Siniora calls on Iran, Lebanon to continue talks, remove ambiguities
Beirut, March 6, IRNA – Head of Lebanese Al-Mostaqbal Party Fouad Siniora in a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Beirut Qazanfar Roknabadi…
Iran, Britain ambassadors to Beirut confer on regional issues
Beirut, Feb 27, IRNA – Ambassadors of Iran and Britain to Beirut on Thursday conferred on the latest regional developments mainly in…
Iran willing to cooperate with Lebanon to punish terrorists
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon has said Iran is willing to operate with Lebanese authorities to fight terrorism.…
Lebanese general vows to follow up terrorist blasts in Beirut
Beirut, Feb 22, IRNA – Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Jean Kahwagi vowed to follow up terrorist acts in Lebanon, especially blasts against…
Takfiris, threat to the whole world
TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to Lebanon has said that Takfiris are threats not only to the whole world but…
US must win Iran trust in nuclear talks: Diplomat
The Iranian ambassador to Beirut says the US should win Iran’s trust in nuclear talks to help achieve a comprehensive deal over…
Iran envoy meets Lebanese premier
Beirut, Feb 19, IRNA – Iranˈs Ambassador to Beirut Ghazanfar Roknabadi here on Wednesday met with Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam after…
Senior Interpol official pleased with outcomes of Iran-world powers N. deal
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Interpol official underscored that the new atmosphere that has been created as a result of the Geneva nuclear…
Important clues to be disclosed on embassy blast in Beirut, official
Tehran, Jan 22, IRNA – Iranˈs Ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Roknabadi said fresh clues are to be disclosed soon about the terrorist…
Iranian judicial delegation meets with Lebanese FM, army commander
Beirut, Jan 16, IRNA – Iranˈs judicial delegation conferred on Thursday with Lebanese Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour, and the countryˈs Armed Forces…
Iranian team in Beirut to investigate Embassy attacks
An Iranian legal and judicial delegation has arrived in Lebanon to investigate the circumstances behind the bomb attacks outside the Iranian Embassy…
Ambassador terms Zarif visit to Lebanon as important
Beirut, Jan 14, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Beirut Ghazanfar Roknabadi said the Monday visit of the Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad…