Iran sanctions Washington-based FDD for role in intensifying ‘US economic terrorism’
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has imposed sanctions on the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and its CEO Mark Dubowitz for their role in heightening the impact of the US sanction on Iranian nation.
Rouhani may pay visit to France: FM spox
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said that President Hassan Rouhani may make a visit to France upon his counterpart’s invitation.
Araghchi outlines foreign policies for parl. independent faction members
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attended a session of the Parliament’s independent faction on Sunday morning to outline his respective ministry’s polices in the face of the challenges posed by the US, a lawmaker said.
Iran urges India to ease restrictions in Kashmir
Iran has called on the Indian government to reduce the tough security measures in Kashmir, which have put restrictions on people’s lives.
Iran calls on India, Pakistan to use peaceful means to settle Kashmir dispute
Iran expects India and Pakistan, as two of its regional partners, to use a peaceful approach and dialogue to settle the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir, Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
US has tied Iranians’ livelihood to politics, says Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif said Trump’s administration has tied the livelihood of Iranian people to politics, adding that the measure is the epitome of ‘economic terrorism’.
Rouhani attends meeting on fight against narcotics
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani took part in a meeting on fight against narcotics on Tuesday, where he called the issue a national duty and urged all affiliated bodies to take serious anti-narcotics measures to combat addiction and smuggling drugs into the country.
Gibraltar police release all crew members of Iranian tanker
Gibraltar police have reportedly released all four crew members of the Iranian Grace 1 tanker on bail without charge after the supertanker was illegally seized by British marines last week.
Iran, Japan hold legal consultations in Tokyo
Iran and Japan held legal consultations in Tokyo on Tuesday, stressing the need to forge closer cooperation on major issues pertinent to international law.
Iran, Russia discuss Syria’s constitutional committee
Russian President's special envoy for Syria and accompanying delegation had a meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister's senior assistant for special political affairs in Tehran.