Iran: response to Israel prevented escalation of conflicts

TEHRAN – The Iranian defense minister affirmed Iran's measured response to the Zionist regime's aggression, characterizing it as a strategic deterrent against further escalation.

Iran, Russia, Turkey demand end to Israeli attacks on Syrian soil

TEHRAN – During the 21st International Meeting on Syria, Iran, Russia, and Turkey joined forces to denounce Israeli attacks on Syria, branding them as a blatant infringement of international law. 

Iran, Russia, and Turkey reaffirm support for Syrian sovereignty and independence

TEHRAN - In a statement issued on Wednesday, Iran, Russia, and Turkey insisted on Syrian sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity.

Astana slated to host meeting June 21 to reconcile Syria and Turkey

TEHRAN – A senior Russian diplomat has said that officials from Iran, Syria, Russia and Turkey will convene a meeting in Astana to discuss issues related to normalization of relations between Ankara and Damascus. 

Iran grants visa-free access to Kazakh nationals

TEHRAN – Iran has decided to exempt Kazakh nationals from needing an entry visa for a stay of up to two weeks in response to the same decision Kazakh made last year.

Iran president due in Astana on Thursday

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi will arrive in Astana, Kazakhstan, to participate in a regional summit aimed at fostering interaction and cooperation in Asia.

Parties to Astana dialogue hold informal meeting in New York

TEHRAN — A trilateral meeting was held on Wednesday between foreign ministers of the countries that are parties to the Astana process on the developments in Syria.

Iran FM hopes Damascus and Ankara can overcome difficulties

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has expressed hope that Syria and Turkey would overcome their disputes regarding the crisis in Syria. 

'Terrorists will benefit from military operations in northern Syria’

Leader: Strike on northern Syria will harm Turkey, Iran, Syria

TEHRAN— Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei received Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his delegation on Tuesday noon.

Russia’s envoy voices concern over activation of terror groups in Syria

Kremlin, Tehran hold talks prior to formal talks on Syria in Kazakhstan

TEHRAN – Moscow is concerned about the rise of terrorist groups in Syria, not only in the country’s north but elsewhere, the Russian president’s special envoy for Syria told reporters on Tuesday.

Iran's membership in SCO will be beneficial for members, Kazakh ambassador says

TEHRAN — The Kazakh ambassador to Tehran has described Iran as a strong country in terms of economy and underlined that Iran's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) would be very effective for the countries of the region in areas of trade and economic cooperation.

CICA: an initiative to change equations

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan — As the 6th ministerial meeting of the CICA (Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia) kicked off on Monday in Nur-Sultan, the ministers emphasized the need for stronger multilateralism amid the increased challenges, including the pandemic and the destabilizing situation in Afghanistan.

Iran: Astana process puts forward solution to Syria issue

TEHRAN — Any humanitarian assistance to Syria must go through the government and respect the country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, a top Iranian diplomat has said.