Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stressed that the presence of  Iranian military advisors in Syria is “legitimate.” On Tuesday,  Lavrov denied any talks between Moscow and Washington over the withdrawal of Iranian advisors, stressing that no such promise had been made. Iran, along with Russia, has a military advisory mission in Syria aimed at […]

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held talks Kuwait’s emir amid the ongoing conflict between a bloc of Arab states and Qatar. According to Kuwait’s state-run news agency KUNA, Erdogan and Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed “regional and international developments” during their Tuesday meeting at Bayan Palace in the Kuwait city. The two sides also […]

TEHRAN – The European Union has said no to Paris which in recent days waged an impressive campaign in favor of posing new restrictions on Iran despite the 2015 nuclear deal. On Monday evening, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said the 28-naton bloc does not have any plan to make a change in its […]

TEHRAN – The Russian Defense Ministry has said it has obtained evidence that the US-led coalition provides support for the terrorist group Daesh (also known as ISIS or ISIL). “The Abu Kamal liberation operation conducted by the Syrian government army with air cover by the Russian Aerospace Force at the end of the last week […]

The European Union (EU) says Saad Hariri, who shockingly resigned as the Lebanese prime minister in Saudi Arabia more than a week ago, should return to his country, and warns against foreign meddling in Lebanon’s affairs. “We appeal first of all to the political forces to focus on Lebanon and what they can deliver to […]

TEHRAN– Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is going ahead with his so-called anti-corruption plan and royal purge under the supervision of foreign troops, informed sources in Riyadh said. Bin Salman’s arrest of hundreds of potential rivals, including 11 royal princes and many influential Saudi businessmen, is underway in Saudi Arabia under the banner of […]

In his message on Monday to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif asked the international community to get more responsibly and effectively engaged in ending the senseless war and establishing a ceasefire in Yemen. Following is the full text of Dr. Zarif’s message to António Guterres: In the name of God, […]

TEHRAN – Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Monday that the existing tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia might trigger new crisis which is beyond the tolerance of the region. In an interview with Turkish TRT news channel on Monday, Al Thani said Iran and Qatar share common interests with Saudi […]

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin offered condolences to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani over heavy casualties and destruction caused by a strong earthquake in the west of the country. “Please accept sincere sympathy and support for the relatives and friends of those who perished and wishes of early convalescence to all survivors of this calamity,” […]

TEHRAN – European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini said the 28-member bloc is ready to help the victims of a major earthquake that struck Iran and Iraq on Sunday. In a message on Monday, Mogherini extended condolences to the people and governments of Iran and Iraq over the earthquake, offering the EU’s “support in […]