IAEA chief’s visit paves the way for potential deal: MP

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that the visit to Tehran by the head of the UN nuclear watchdog was intended to address technical issues and lay the ground for a potential deal in Vienna. 

Iran’s security chief reminds Saudi Arabia of who is enemy of Muslims, Arabs

 TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official has explained the goal of Iran’s negotiations with Saudi Arabia, reminding it that Israel is the biggest enemy of the Islamic and Arab worlds.

Neighbors are priority for Iran: president

TEHRAN – On Friday, President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi stressed that dealing with all countries of the world is on the agenda of his government, and that neighboring countries take priority in developing the country's foreign diplomacy.

Expert: U.S. mafia regime is responsible for Ukraine crisis

TEHRAN — An expert on America said on Friday that the main concern of a politician in the U.S. is to gain more money and personal interests and this is due to the influence of money on the American political system.

Iran warns of humanitarian calamity in Afghanistan 

TEHRAN - Zahra Ershadi, deputy permanent representative of Iran to the UN, has said that Afghanistan still faces the possibility of a humanitarian calamity. 

Western rush in Vienna won’t prompt Iran to cross red lines: FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian underlined on Friday that Tehran wants a good and immediate deal in Vienna but Western rush for a deal won’t cause it to cross its red lines.

Iran’s senior aide meets Syrian president

TEHRAN- President Bashar al-Assad of Syria hosted Ali Asghar Khaji, the senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister, and his accompanying group in Damascus on Tuesday.

Iran continues efforts to evacuate nationals from Ukraine: Ambassador

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Ukraine Manouchehr Moradi has said that his country will continue efforts to bring home Iranians stranded in Ukraine. 

‘OPCW should not be exploited for political purposes’

Politicization of Chemical Weapons Convention will undermine its credibility: diplomat

TEHRAN - Iran's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations said on Monday that the Islamic Republic, as the main victim of chemical weapons, strongly opposes the use of such lethal weapons by anyone, anywhere and under any circumstances, Press TV reported.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council holds meeting on Vienna talks

TEHRAN - Deputy Speaker of the Iranian parliament, Ali Nikzad, has said the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) held a meeting on Saturday to address concerns on the ongoing talks in Vienna. 

Iran steps up efforts to evacuate nationals stranded in Ukraine 

TEHRAN – In continuation of its efforts to bring home Iranian students trapped in Ukraine or neighboring countries, Iran ratcheted up diplomatic efforts to facilitate the safe return of its citizens. 

Presence of foreign troops in Syria led to rise of terrorism: ambassador

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi has said that the illegal presence of foreign forces in Syria has created conditions for the activities of terrorist groups. 

Iranian FM seeks Hungary’s cooperation to get Iranians out of Ukraine

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has exchanged views with his Hungarian counterpart, Péter Szijjártó, about the crisis in Ukraine and cooperation on facilitating the return of Iranian nationals living in Ukraine.

Iran ambassador to Ukraine visits residence of Iranian students in Kyiv

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Ukraine paid a visit on Thursday night to the shelter Iranian students in the country are taking refuge in as arrangements are being done to transfer them back home as Russia attacked Ukraine on Thursday morning. 

‘Raisi visit to Qatar provides opportunity to strengthen ties with Persian Gulf states’

TEHRAN — President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Qatar has created a wonderful opportunity to strengthen ties with Persian Gulf countries, Iran's assistant foreign minister says.

Ayatollah Raisi meets presidents of Algeria, Mozambique

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi met on Tuesday with the presidents of Algeria and Mozambique on the sidelines of the 6th Summit of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

Iran’s Gharibabadi discusses human rights with Russian, Chinese ambassadors

TEHRAN – Kazem Gharibabadi, the head of Iran’s Human Rights Headquarters, held separate meetings on Tuesday afternoon with the ambassadors of Russia and China to Iran.

FM: Iran is optimistic about a deal in Vienna

TEHRAN — In an interview with CNN published on Tuesday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said that he is very optimistic about a deal in Vienna.

Military chief: Army strongly guard national borders

TEHRAN — Chief of the Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri on Monday hailed the Army Ground Force for guarding national borders firmly and powerfully.

Foreign Ministry: We will not back down from our red line in Vienna

TEHRAN — The Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday the after the return of Iran’s top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani from Tehran to Vienna, the Iranian delegation submitted its proposals on the remaining issues in writing to the P4+1 (Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany).

Iran president visits Qatar

TEHRAN – During his first visit to a Persian Gulf country, Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi arrived in the Qatari capital Doha on Monday morning.

Iran FM meets foreign counterparts at Munich Security Conference 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian met with several foreign officials on the sidelines of the 58th Munich Security Conference.

Ambassador elaborates on Raisi trip to Qatar

TEHRAN — Iran’s ambassador to Doha, Hamidreza Dehghani, spoke about the details of President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Qatar.

Senior Iranian MP says sanctions under CAATSA should be lifted

TEHRAN — Spokesman for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian parliament suggested on Sunday that now that the Vienna talks are close to completion sanctions against Iran under CAATSA should be lifted.

Iran FM continues talks with foreign counterparts

TEHRAN – On the second day of his stint in Munich, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian held meetings with several foreign officials on the sidelines of the 58th Munich Security Conference.