US use of sanctions threat to its own economic power: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, reacting to the new round of US sanctions targeting Iran’s space program, said on Wednesday that “US’ excessive use of sanctions is enacting as a threat to the country’s own economic power.”
Cuba reiterates solidarity with Iran in face of US hostilities
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez received Iran's ambassador in Havana, Rashid Bayat Mokhtari, and ratified the solidarity of the island with Iran in the face of increasing Washington's increasing hostilities against Tehran.
Iran won’t renegotiate over nuclear deal: deputy FM
Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out any possibility of renegotiating over Iran’s nuclear program, adding, however, that talks could take place on optimal implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Future of US Ties with Asian Allies Problematical: Ex-Diplomat
An American author and former diplomat highlighted the Trump administration’s “arrogance in dictating policy” to Asian nations and said the latest regional developments bode ill for future of US relations with its Asian allies.
Japan to dispatch forces to Hormuz Strait if Iran gives consent: report
Japan is considering sending a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer separately from the US-led coalition to the Persian Gulf and it will perform a mission in the Strait of Hormuz if Iran gives its consent, a Japanese newspaper reported.
Iran deputy FM in Slovenia for diplomatic talks
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi arrived in Slovenian capital Ljubljana early Tuesday to hold high-level talks on bilateral and international issues, after his visit to Paris.
Iran, France diplomats hold 10-hour long talks in Paris
Iranian and French negotiators at expert level held 10-hour long intensive talks in Paris on Monday.
Russia, Iran to hold joint naval drills in Indian ocean: Zarif
Russia and Iran are planning to hold joint naval drills in the Indian Ocean, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday.
Russia welcomes steps to overcome impasse around JCPOA: Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow is interested in overcoming the impasse surrounding the situation with the implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Hezbollah destroys Israeli military vehicle near Lebanon border
Lebanon's al-Mayadeen television reported that Hezbollah militia had destroyed at least one Israeli regime's military vehicle near the border area.