Zarif calls regional co-op a ‘permanent necessity’

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that cooperation among the countries in the region is a “permanent necessity”.

No place for justice in UN dictionary: Lebanese journalist

TEHRAN - Mohamad Kleit, a Lebanese journalist specialized in international affairs and geopolitics, tells the Tehran Times that the United Nations celebrates its 75th anniversary, while this international organization has failed to achieve justice.

Kuwaiti Deputy FM receives Rouhani’s written message to Emir

TEHRAN – Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah received on Sunday President Hassan Rouhani’s written message to Kuwaiti Emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Kuwait allocates $10 million to intensify fight against coronavirus in Iran  

TEHRAN- Kuwait's Foreign Minister Shaikh Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday, said his government has allocated a $10 million aid package to counter COVID-19 outbreak in Iran.

By Salman Parviz

COVID-19 cases in the region

As cases soar affected countries scramble to action

TEHRAN - The coronavirus (COVID-19) is thought to have originated in Wuhan, China last December, has spread to more than 135 countries and territories. The global death toll from the virus as of March 16 passed 6,684 with more than 174,134 cases confirmed worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

Disappointing end for Iran handball team in Asia

TEHRAN - Iran finished their 2020 Asian Men's Handball Championship run with a 29-26 defeat to the UAE and finished the competition in sixth place overall.

Iran beat Kuwait at Asian Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated hosts Kuwait 28-24 at the 2020 Asian Men's Handball Championship on Monday.

16 U.S. troops flown to Kuwait after Iran’s attack: Kuwaiti paper

TEHRAN — 16 U.S. service members with fatal injuries sustained during Iran’s attack against the Ain Al-Assad airbase earlier this month have been taken to a hospital in camp Arifjan in the Ahmed al-Jaber airbase in Kuwait, a leading Kuwaiti newspaper disclosed on Sunday.

Bahrain edge Iran at 2020 Asian Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Bahrain edged past Iran 22-20 at the 2020 Asian Men's Handball Championship on Saturday.

Iran rout New Zealand at Asian Handball C’ship

TEHRAN – Iran eased past New Zealand 53-21 in their 2020 Asian Men's Handball Championship opener on Friday.

Iran to meet New Zealand at Asian Handball Championship opener

TEHRAN – Iran will kick off the 2020 Asian Men's Handball Championship with a match against New Zealand on Friday.

Find out why medical tourism is to be big business in Iran

Nowadays, medical tourism is considered as a booming industry on the global scene as some 20 to 24 million patients are traveling for medical treatments annually. Estimates on market size vary but the Patients Without Borders publishing group puts its value at around €60 to €80 billion worldwide.

Iranian airline to start Ahvaz-Sohar route

TEHRAN - Iran’s Qeshm Air has announced it will launch a flight service between Ahvaz, capital of Khuzestan province, and Oman’s port city of Sohar, in January 2020.

Iran beaten by Montenegro at FINA World Junior Water Polo

TEHRAN - Italy lost to Montenegro 17-4 at the final day of the group stage of the FINA World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships on Monday.

Iran start World Junior Water Polo on high

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kuwait 15-7 at the opening day of the FINA World Men's Junior Water Polo Championships 2019 on Thursday.

Iran in World Junior Water Polo C’ships tough group

TEHRAN – Iran will have a difficult task at the FINA World Men's Junior Water Polo Championships 2019.

Hormuz peace initiative a step forward in reducing regional tension: Araghchi

TEHRAN - Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi who visited Kuwait on Thursday said Iran’s Hormuz peace initiative is a step in line with reducing tension in the region.

Kuwait says conveyed messages from Iran to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain 

TEHRAN - Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled al-Jarallah said on Tuesday that his country conveyed messages from Iran to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain regarding the situation in the Persian Gulf region, and “until now no answers have emerged”, Reuters reported on Tuesday.

Iran held by Kuwait at 2020 Olympics qualification

TEHRAN – Iran handball team drew 36-36 with Kuwait at the Duhail Handball Sports Hall in Doha at the 2019 AHF Men's Asian qualification on Tuesday.

Iranian diplomat expresses optimism over relations with regional countries

TEHRAN – Mohammad Irani, the Iranian ambassador to Kuwait, has expressed optimism over Tehran’s relations with the countries in the region.

CBI governor visits Kuwait to attend intl. banking conference

TEHRAN – The governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) traveled to Kuwait on Monday to attend an international banking conference in the neighboring country, IRNA reported.

Foreigners have no choice but to leave Persian Gulf, Zarif says in Kuwait

TEHRAN - “Foreigners” have no place in the Persian Gulf region and have to leave, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a meeting with Kuwait’s crown prince on Sunday.

‘Iran after forming constructive ties with neighbors’

TEHRAN – The Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait, Mohammad Irani, says Iran’s foreign policy is based on establishing constructive relations with neighbors.

Zarif to visit Kuwait, Finland, Sweden, Norway

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif plans to visit Kuwait and the three Scandinavian countries of Finland, Sweden and Norway in the upcoming days.

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Signs of tension reduction appearing in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN– After years of tensions between Iran and some Persian Gulf states particularly in recent months in the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicate the emergence of tensions reduction in this strategic region.

Iranian flatbread inseparable from three-course meals in Kuwait

TEHRAN – Iranian flatbread has long been a permanent guest at Kuwaiti tables.

By Fatemeh Salehi

Al Arabiya’s new blunder rose tensions: unprofessionalism of Bin Salman’s media 

TEHRAN - Al Arabiya channel has recently made a terrible new blunder that has infuriated the Kuwaitis. This is a new mistake of Al Arabiya which was already famous for fueling tension and hatred by spreading false news. 

Araghchi says regional non-aggression pact will pave the way for trust

TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that a “regional non-aggression pact” will pave the way for neighboring countries to build trust and have constructive interaction.

Kuwait, Russia, Armenia send aids for flood-hit victims in Iran

TEHRAN — Kuwait, Russia, and Armenia have dispatched humanitarian aid to flood-hit people in Iran.

Rouhani felicitates Kuwait on national day

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has sent a message to the Kuwaiti Emir to felicitate him and the people of the Arab country on their national day, the Foreign Ministry website reported on Monday.