Trump Farsi Tweet Slammed by FM Spox
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abbas Mousavi took a swipe at US President Donald Trump for “dishonoring” the Persian language by his Farsi tweet, saying a regime that has assassinated the Iranian nation’s hero has no right to voice support for Iranians in Persian. “Hands and tongues smeared with […]
Venezuela Foreign Minister to Visit Iran
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela Jorge Alberto Arreaza Montserrat will travel to Iran next week. Heading a high-ranking delegation, Arreaza, a former vice president, Venezuela Foreign Minister, is scheduled to pay a three-day visit to the Islamic Republic on January 19-21. He is expected to hold meetings with senior Iranian […]
Libyan Fight Parties to Reach Ceasefire Deal in Russia
TEHRAN (Iran News) – The Head of Libyan internationally-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez al-Sarraj and his rival, renegade Commander Khalifa Haftar, is expected to sign a ceasefire deal in Russia on Monday, a senior Libyan official said. The signing of the ceasefire deal will pave the way for the revival of the political […]
Rouhani Urges Cooperation in Middle East to Calm Tensions
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted Tehran’s willingness to maintain close ties with all regional countries, calling for cooperation to ensure peace and relieve tensions in the Middle East. In a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi, held in Tehran on Sunday evening, Rouhani said Iran is […]
Jahangiri welcomes Syrian Delegation in Tehran
TEHRAN (Iran News) – First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri officially welcomed Syrian delegation including Prime Minister Imad Khamis at Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex on Monday morning. Heading a high-ranking Syrian delegation, Khamis arrived in the Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday evening, welcomed by Iranian Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri. The visit by the Syrian delegation aims at […]
Leader calls for greater cooperation in Middle East
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday called for greater cooperation among regional countries amid “unfavorable conditions” in the Middle East. In a meeting with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Tehran, Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s leader, said the current situation in the Middle East […]
UK Envoy Arrested for Attending Illegal Gathering
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi said Britain’s Ambassador to Iran Rob Macaire was temporarily arrested for participating in an “illegal gathering” in the capital, Tehran.
Major Decisions Taken to Boost Iran-Qatar Ties
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reiterated his administration’s resolve to deepen the country’s relations with Qatar and said major decisions were taken during his Sunday meeting with the Arab country’s visiting emir to boost the ties.
Iran, Qatar Ties to Boost: Rouhani
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iran President, Hassan Rouhani reiterated his administration’s resolve to deepen the country’s relations with Qatar and said major decisions were taken during his Sunday meeting with the Arab country’s visiting emir to boost the ties. Speaking at a joint press conference with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani […]
EU urges de-escalation after UK envoy detained
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Referring to the short arrest of the UK envoy to Iran who was detained in an unlawful gathering held in Tehran, the EU diplomatic chief on Sunday called for de-escalation and space for diplomacy. UK envoy to Tehran Rob Macaire was temporarily was detained as an unidentified foreign national participating in […]