Messages exchanged between Iran and Egypt, but no direct talks, Iran FM says

Amir Abdollahian calls Egypt important country in Islamic world

TEHRAN— Iran’s top diplomat says that so far there have been no direct negotiations between Tehran and Cairo, but Iran has received some messages from Egypt.

Iran holding talks with Egypt and Jordan in Baghdad: Iraq FM

TEHRAN — Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has announced that in addition to hosting the ongoing Tehran-Riyadh talks, Baghdad is also a host to separate bilateral talks between Iran and two other Arab states.

Iraqi minister visits National Museum of Iran

TEHRAN - On Sunday, Iraqi Minister of Culture, Tourism, and  Antiquities  Hassan Nazim paid a visit to the National Museum of Iran, which is chock-full of priceless objects showcasing the juicy history of the nation.

Iran U23 football team to hold camp in Baghdad

TEHRAN – Iran U23 football team will hold a one-week training camp in Baghdad, capital of Iraq.

Anniversary of Islamic Revolution marked in Baghdad, Damascus

TEHRAN – Commemorative ceremonies were held in Baghdad and Damascus to mark the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. 

Iraqi, Afghan nationals top list of arrivals in Iran

TEHRAN – Citizens from Iraq and Afghanistan were the main tourists visiting Iran during a span of 70 days from October 23 to December 22, 2021, Mehr reported on Tuesday. 

Visa waiver for land travelers demanded by Iraqi tour operators

TEHRAN – Several Iraqi travel insiders and tour operators have requested Iran to waive visa requirements for Iraqi nationals who want to enter the Islamic Republic via land borders.

Eight war memorials, elements, properties approved as national heritage

TEHRAN - A selection of eight memorials, elements, and properties involving the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, which is marked as “Sacred Defense” in the Islamic Republic, has recently been added to the national heritage list.

Iran prepares to welcome Iraqi sightseers, pilgrims  

TEHRAN – Iran is getting prepared to welcome more Iraqi sightseers, pilgrims, and medical travelers.

Saudi FM says ‘enough progress’ made in talks with Iran

TEHRAN – The top diplomat of Saudi Arabia has said that enough progress was made during several rounds of talks with Iran that allows the two regional heavyweights to proceed with the negotiations, though they are yet to reach a concrete result.

Special scaffolding to protect Taq Kasra from probable collapse

TEHRAN – Taq Kasra,  a Persian masterpiece of architecture in Iraq, will soon be protected against probable collapse with the help of special scaffolding.

Iran, S. Arabia have made initial agreement on certain issues: spokesman

TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Sunday that Iran and Saudi Arabia have made initial agreements on certain issues but “we are waiting for their finalization.”

Beirut has good ties with Iran, Lebanon FM says

TEHRAN — The Lebanese foreign minister says that his country has good relations with Iran and is taking steps to strengthen these relations.

Iran’s rights chief: Iraq must bring Gen. Soleimani's assassins to book

TEHRAN — Iran’s Deputy Judiciary Chief for International Affairs and Secretary of the High Council for Human Rights has aid Iraq must bring perpetrators of the assassination of Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani to book as soon as possible.

Saudi FM says Riyadh is ‘serious’ about talks with Iran

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister has said the kingdom is “serious” about talks with Iran, signaling Riyadh’s desire to repair relations between two rivals that accuse each other of stoking tensions and instability across West Asia.

Tehran-Riyadh talks on the right track, Iran FM says

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Friday that the talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia are on the “right track”, noting that Iran and Saudi Arabia as two important countries play important role in stabilizing the region.

Iraq serious to implement economic projects with Iran: MP

TEHRAN - "Al- Kadhimi is seeking Iran's satisfaction," says the head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran's Parliament.

Baghdad summit and future of regional cooperation in views of two analysts

TEHRAN - Two experts on regional affairs termed the Baghdad Regional Summit a venue to pave the ground for regional cooperation and Iraq's return to the scene in the equations of the region, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Iranian, Persian Gulf officials “meet” in Baghdad

Iranian and Persian Gulf Arab officials have reportedly met in Baghdad on the sidelines of a regional summit in Iraq.

Iran FM tells Baghdad summit: U.S. is main cause of insecurity in region

TEHRAN — Iran’s new Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian who participated in the Baghdad summit on Saturday blamed the U.S. for security problems in West Asia.

Raisi presence in Baghdad Summit is unclear

We cannot witness ‘planned’ suffering of the Lebanese, Iran says

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Sunday that Iran sells oil and fuel to its friends and allies upon their request. 

Japan FM: Tokyo seeks long-standing relations with Tehran, Riyadh

TEHRAN — In an interview with Asharq al-Awsat, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has said that Tokyo intends to cooperate closely with Tehran and Riyadh to ease tensions in the West Asia region.

MP says Iran, Saudi Arabia have traded positive signals

TEHRAN — Abbas Golru, head of the Foreign Relations Sub-Committee of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian parliament, said on Friday afternoon that positive signals have been received from Baghdad regarding the Tehran-Riyadh talks.

Iraqi FM calls Iran-Saudi talks satisfactory

TEHRAN — In an interview with the Saudi Al-Arabiya news network published on Saturday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein said that President Barham Salih will soon travel to Iran.

Oman: Iran supports peace efforts in the region

TEHRAN— In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper published on Saturday, Omani foreign minister Badr al-Busaidi has said that Iran is an advocate of peace and stability in the region.

Iran publishes book revealing motives behind U.S. invasion of Iraq 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Culture Center in Baghdad has recently published a book that reveals the aims the U.S. had in the invasion of Iraq.

Arabic translation of “A Glimpse of Iran’s Literary Past” introduced at Baghdad book fair

TEHRAN – An Arabic translation of prominent Iranian historian Abdolhossein Zarrinkub’s “A Glimpse of Iran’s Literary Past” has been introduced during a special meeting by its Iranian publisher at the 22nd Iraq International Book Fair in Baghdad.

Iran intensifies diplomatic efforts to achieve peace in the region

TEHRAN – In the latest sign that Iran is serious about achieving peace in the region, a senior Iranian diplomat journeyed to Oman shortly after the top Saudi diplomat visited the sultanate.

Riyadh confirms Iran-Saudi dialogue

TEHRAN— An official at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Riyadh-Tehran dialogue has been shaped.