Kuwait

Passengers were left with a long wait as flights were paused in Doha

2025-06-25 19:55

Tourism in West Asia reels from fallout of 12-Day Iran-Israel War

TEHRAN - The recent 12-day military confrontation between Iran and Israel has sent shockwaves through the tourism industry of West Asia, disrupting flight routes, stranding tens of thousands of travelers, and casting uncertainty over one of the world’s most dynamic travel regions.

2025-05-26 16:00

Iran, Kuwait eye enhanced co-op in car racing, tourism

TEHRAN—Head of Kuwait International Automobile Club (KIAC) Essa Hamzah, during his trip to Iran, said his presence was a turning point in the mutual ties of Iran and Kuwait, adding that a new chapter of international cooperation will start.

2025-04-20 22:28

Kuwait welcomes advancing Iran-U.S. indirect talks in Rome

TEHRAN – Kuwait has expressed support for the progress made in the second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the U.S., while commending Oman and Italy for their roles in facilitating the talks.

2025-04-12 17:03

Iran defeat Thailand in 2025 SAT Futsal Championship

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s futsal team defeated Thailand 6-2 in the SAT Futsal Championship Thailand 2025 on Saturday.

The agreement involves enhancing Kuwait’s stockpile of Patriot PAC-2 Guidance Enhanced Missiles [GEM] and Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missiles-Tactical [GEM-T]

2025-04-05 21:53

US okays possible upgrade, re-certification of Patriot missiles for Kuwait

The US Department of State has approved the possible sale of upgrade and re-certification of Patriot missiles to Kuwait for $400 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

2025-02-14 15:14

Iran attends 38th executive committee meeting of ROPME

TEHRAN – Ahmad-Reza Lahijanzadeh, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), represented Iran in the 38th executive committee meeting of the Regional Organization for the Protection of Marine Environment (ROPME), which was held in Kuwait on Thursday.

2025-02-08 18:13

Minister highlights plans to boost tourism and strengthen ties with Arab nations

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced plans for the country’s tourism sector, predicting that the number of inbound travelers will surpass seven million in the current Persian year that comes to an end on March 20.

2024-12-17 19:51

Sixth Iran-Kuwait consular commission meeting successfully concludes in Tehran

TEHRAN – The sixth session of the joint consular commission between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Persian Gulf State of Kuwait was successfully concluded in Tehran.

2024-10-26 15:39

Kuwait criticizes Israeli aggression against Iran as threat to regional stability

TEHRAN – Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s recent military action against Iran, describing it as part of a broader policy aimed at destabilizing the region through violations of national sovereignty.

2024-10-22 22:19

Iran's good neighborliness policy to continue under Pezeshkian’s administration: FM

TEHRAN – Iranian foreign minister says the policy of good neighborliness that had been championed by Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi will continue under the leadership of current President Masoud Pezeshkian.

2024-10-21 20:08

Araqchi continues regional tour in Bahrain and Kuwait

TEHRAN – On Monday afternoon, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi departed for Bahrain as part of a series of high-level regional visits aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing the evolving situation in West Asia.

2024-10-21 20:03

Kuwait to transfer 36 Iranian prisoners back to Iran

TEHRAN – The Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait has confirmed that the Arab state will be returning 36 Iranian prisoners to Iran soon.

2024-10-04 22:04

The day on which Imam Khomeini moved to France from Iraq

On 4 November 1964, the founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini better known as Imam Khomeini was secretly taken to Ankara and then to Bursa, Turkey. Almost a year later on 5 September 1965, he moved to the holy Iraqi city of Najaf and stayed there until Saddam Hussein pressured him to leave the country on 6 October 1978. He was exiled again by the pressure of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to Neauphle-le-Château, Paris.

2024-08-27 22:13

Iranian, Omani FMs pledge to strengthen bilateral relations

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman have reaffirmed their countries' commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties, expressing readiness to collaborate closely on various regional and international issues.

2024-07-30 18:15

Kuwait seeking to reopen embassy in Syria

Kuwait is looking to reopen its embassy in the Syrian capital, Damascus, 13 years after closing the embassy down in the wake of the Syrian foreign-backed militancy and the Arab League’s decision to suspend Syria’s membership, it has been reported. Many other states closed their embassies as a result of the Arab League decision.

2024-07-19 17:19

Discover spiritual serenity of Bibi Hakimeh mausoleum

TEHRAN - Nestled deep within the rugged Zagros Mountains, the mausoleum of Imamzadeh Bibi Hakimeh, attracts domestic visitors and pilgrims from countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.

2024-07-16 23:47

Iran victorious over Kuwait at Asian Junior Handball Championship

TEHRAN - Iran beat Kuwait 25-23 in the 18th Asian Men Junior Handball Championship on Tuesday.

2024-07-16 00:23

Iran beat China at 2024 Asian Men’s Junior Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran beat China 30-26 in the 18th Asian Men’s Junior Handball Championship on Monday.

2024-06-14 18:27

Mashhad-Lar flights re-established after 14-year hiatus

TEHRAN - After a 14-year hiatus, the Mashhad-Lar flight service has been re-established, fulfilling a long-standing demand for pilgrims traveling to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS).

2024-04-23 15:13

Iran, Kuwait discuss ways to beef up maritime border security

TEHRAN – Iranian border police commander Brigadier General Ahmad-Ali Goudarzi in a meeting with Director General of Kuwait’s Coast Guard, Sheikh Mobarak Ali Al-Sabah, conferred on ways to enhance the security of maritime borders.

تیم ملی فوتسال ایران و کویت، جام ملت های فوتسال آسیا

2024-04-22 19:12

Iran defeat Kuwait at 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kuwait 4-0 in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024 on Monday.

2024-04-19 15:50

Iran, Kuwait discuss ways to further environmental ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Kuwait, Mohammad Toutounchi, in a meeting with the new Secretary General of the Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment (ROPME), Mohammed Al-Ahmad, conferred on ways to expand environmental cooperation between the two countries.

2024-03-15 16:06

Family norms should be further promoted in Islamic countries: VP

TEHRAN –The Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Ensieh Khazali, in a meeting with the Kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Sheikh Firas Saud Al-Malik Al-Sabah, said that Muslim countries should promote the divine family values more than ever.

2024-02-26 22:38

Raisi sends congratulatory message to Kuwaiti emir

TEHRAN- In a message to the Emir of Kuwait Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the Muslim nation of Kuwait on the occasion of the country’s National Day, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated the Arab country on the 63rd anniversary of its independence.

2024-01-31 17:33

Iran to implement visa waiver for 32 countries on Feb. 4

TEHRAN – Iran’s unilateral abolition of visa requirements for citizens of 32 countries is set to take effect on February 4.

2024-01-21 22:43

Iranian Parliament welcomes Kuwait's delegation

TEHRAN - A Kuwaiti parliamentary friendship group visited the Iranian parliament on Sunday.

2024-01-14 14:58

Iranian academic wins KFAS prize 2023

TEHRAN – The 2023 Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) prize was awarded to Davood Khalili, a faculty member of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, for his research and activities in the field of cancer control, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

2023-12-30 21:45

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