Araqchi slams UK blackmail demands on prisoners
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has responded to UK demands that Iran release a British national, describing the demands as blackmail.
Iran charts out new foreign policy course
After 16 years of being on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Iran will soon acquire full membership in the international body, ushering in a new era of more balanced foreign policy that is expected to set the country on a path of development.
Iran Major Assets in S. Korea Still Blocked
Secretary General of Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce Pouya Firouzi says Iran’s major assets in South Korean banks have not been unblocked yet and talks with this country will resume soon.
Gov’t Announces 6-Day General Lockdown Amid COVID Surge
The spokesman for National Task Force for Fighting Covid-19 said Saturday that from Monday until end of Saturday August 21, there will be a travel ban in place between provinces.
IRGC chief: Borders are completely secure
The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Friday that Iran’s borders enjoy full security, with the IRGC, Army and police forces closely watching and controlling border areas.
The key to mending Tehran-Riyadh ties is in Saudi hands
Iran’s former ambassador to Baghdad has said the key to resolve the disputes between Iran and Saudi Arabia is in the hands of Riyadh.
Over a ton of narcotics discovered in eastern provinces
The anti-narcotics police have seized over a ton of drugs in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan and the northeastern Khorasan Razavi provinces, IRNA reported on Saturday.
Oil minister candidate releases future plans
Javad Owji, who is President Raisi’s suggested candidate for the Oil Ministry, has released a comprehensive program for the development of the country’s oil and gas industry during his tenure, Shana reported.
What the new UK ambassador to Iran is looking for?
In our previous report titled “The curious case of new UK ambassador to Iran,” we said that “The UK, with the appointment of Shercliff, has a tough time mending ties with Iran.” 3 days after the arrival of Simon Shercliff to Tehran, it is now crystal clear to everyone that the Iran-UK relationship will be one of a kind.
Iran voices concern over escalation in Afghanistan
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has expressed concerns over the rapid escalation of the war in neighboring Afghanistan as the Taliban took over the province of Herat where Iranian diplomats still work in the Iranian consulate.