Iran Eyes Closer Military Cooperation with Iraq
The Iranian defense minister called for the enhancement of military and defense cooperation with Iraq, saying collaboration between the two neighbors would serve regional security and stability.
Iran Castigates US for Violating UNSC Resolution, Forcing Others to Follow Suit
Iran’s mission to the United Nations lashed out the US government for violating the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and pressuring other UN member states to breach it as well.
Iran Frees 2 Kuwaitis
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tehran has released two Kuwaiti nationals who had been arrested for illegal entry into Iranian waters.
Persian Gulf Is Iran’s Lifeline
TEHRAN - Iran is commemorating the National Day of the Persian Gulf. Honoring the occasion, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has highlighted the significance of the strategic body of water, describing it as a “lifeline” for the country.
Talks With U.S. Under Pressure Means “Submission”
TEHRAN - Senior Iranian Commander Major General Qasem Soleimani says the U.S. wants to drag Iran to the negotiating table with economic pressure, but sitting for talks with the enemy under the current circumstances means “submission”.
Iran-Turkey’s 30-Billion-Dollar Trade Balance Is Possible
TEHRAN – Iran’s Road and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami says there is a strong determination among leaders of Iran and Turkey which can materialize the annual 30-biilon-dollar trade balance between both countries by boosting cooperation in the transport sector.
Cuban Companies Not Afraid to Work With Iran
TEHRAN - Cuban Ambassador to Iran Alexis Bandrich Vega has announced that Iranian companies and Cuban companies are not afraid to work with each other, because there are many sanctions imposed against both countries and both countries are resisting.
Iran, Turkey, Russia Condemn U.S. Move on Golan Heights
ANKARA (Dispatches) - Turkey, Russia, and Iran on Friday condemned the U.S. decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Syria’s occupied Golan Heights.
Iran Has PhD in Skirting Sanctions
TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will do its utmost to export oil after the U.S. tightened its sanctions against the country, stressing that the Islamic Republic — which has been the target of cruel American bans for decades — has gained much experience in going around such restrictive measures.
Iran Urges Peaceful Transition of Power in Sudan
Iran is closely monitoring the developments in Sudan and urges a peaceful transition of power in the African country without any foreign interference, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson said.