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2026-07-12 14:39
Ex-Qatari emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who transformed Qatar from a small state into a major player in global diplomacy, energy and media, has died at the age of 74, the country's royal court announced on Sunday.
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2026-06-30 20:43
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
Iran says 'no final deal' until US does its part
Officials announce talks with Washington will not resume until all provisions of the June 17 memorandum are fully upheld
TEHRAN – Iranians are delaying the resumption of talks toward a final deal—one that would address Iran’s security and economic concerns in exchange for limits on its nuclear program—until the United States fully upholds the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that made the talks possible in the first place, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei announced during his weekly press briefing on Tuesday.
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2026-06-29 22:49
Tehran demands US adherence to MoU before any technical discussions begin
TEHRAN - Iran's deputy foreign minister on Monday dismissed reports that technical working groups with Washington would convene this week in Doha, accusing the United States of violating key articles of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding during two days of skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz—violations that were met with a decisive Iranian response.
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2026-06-28 20:34
Qalibaf: Iran seriously pursuing an end to Israel's war on Lebanon
TEHRAN — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced on Sunday that Tehran is vigorously pursuing an end to the war in Lebanon, the restoration of Lebanese sovereignty, and the unconditional withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied territories, describing these objectives as central to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed with the United States.
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2026-06-19 20:55
Pezeshkian hails Qatar, Pakistan, and Tajikistan for supporting diplomacy and regional peace
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the constructive roles played by Qatar, Pakistan, and Tajikistan in supporting diplomatic efforts that culminated in a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the US-Israeli war of aggression and promoting regional stability.
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2026-06-16 22:50
US, Iran discuss unfreezing Iranian assets
TEHRAN- The United States and Iran discussed the unfreezing of approximately $24 billion in Iranian assets as part of negotiations surrounding a memorandum of understanding between the two countries, according to Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, adviser to the Qatari prime minister and spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry.
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2026-04-04 23:34
Qatar and Italy urge de-escalation as energy security concerns mount
TEHRAN- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Giorgia Meloni called for restraint and renewed diplomatic engagement on Saturday, warning that escalating tensions in West Asia risk disrupting global energy flows and supply chains.
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2026-03-18 22:24
Iran poised to respond to US-Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure
TEHRAN – Iran is preparing to retaliate against a U.S.-Israeli attack that struck parts of its refining facilities in the southern port city of Asaluyeh on Wednesday morning. The targeted installations process a significant portion of natural gas extracted from South Pars, the world’s largest gas field, located on the maritime border between Iran and Qatar in the Persian Gulf.
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2026-03-01 21:54
560 US soldiers killed or injured in Iranian attacks across the region
TEHRAN – At least 560 American military personnel have been killed or wounded during ongoing Iranian attacks targeting U.S. bases across West Asia, as well as their residences and hotels in Persian Gulf nations, according to a statement by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).
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2026-02-22 13:21
Iran basketball team beat Qatar in friendly match
TEHRAN- Iran’s national basketball team defeated Qatar 71-58 in a friendly match during a training camp in Qatar.
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2026-02-01 20:40
Qatari FM says Doha backs efforts to ease Tehran-Washington tensions
TEHRAN - The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Qatari Foreign Minister Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani sat down, during his visit to Tehran, with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi and Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani.
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2026-01-30 21:16
Iran’s response to any aggression will be ‘immediate, decisive:’ Pezeshkian warns
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stern warning against any military miscalculations by foreign powers, asserting that while the Islamic Republic seeks peace, it is fully prepared for a crushing retaliation.
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2026-01-28 15:58
Iran boosts trade with Oman, Qatar, UAE
TEHRAN – Iran’s trade with Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates rose in the first nine months of the current Iranian year (March 21 –December 21, 2025) compared with the same period last year, a senior official at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said.
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2026-01-14 18:49
Qatar says any move to destabilize Iran will have serious regional repercussions
TEHRAN - Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) secretary held phone talks on Tuesday night with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani and Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji about the latest developments in the region.
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2026-01-11 14:47
Knowledge-based companies to attend WebSummit in Qatar
TEHRAN – A delegation of Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in WebSummit 2026 which is scheduled to be held from February 1-4 in Doha, Qatar.
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2025-12-26 16:32
Authentic Iranian clothing exhibition held at Cultural Heritage Ministry
TEHRAN --An exhibition of authentic, royal, ethnic Iranian clothing and, for the first time, sustainable clothing produced from recycled materials was recently held in the vestibule of the Cultural Heritage Ministry recently.
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2025-12-14 15:58
Ministry of Education inaugurates new school in Qatar
TEHRAN – Education Minister Alireza Kazemi inaugurated a new school on Saturday for Iranians residing in Qatar.
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2025-12-08 22:07
Former FM Zarif says Iran will remain resilient against Western pressure
TEHRAN – Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that although Iran has faced significant challenges this year, the country “will remain resilient.”
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2025-12-06 20:08
‘Pause’ in Gaza cannot be called ‘ceasefire’ without Israeli withdrawal: Qatar PM
Negotiations on consolidating the U.S.-backed truce in the war in Gaza are at a "critical" moment, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said on Saturday, according to Reuters.
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2025-10-18 17:20
Pakistan, Afghanistan's Taliban hold talks in Qatar
Pakistan and Afghan officials met in Doha on Saturday to discuss immediate measures to curb cross-border clashes and restore stability along their shared border.
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2025-10-12 19:54
By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: Israel’s military failures forced partial withdrawal from Gaza, Aleef Sabbagh says
Senior Palestinian analyst highlights Netanyahu’s inability to defeat Hamas or relocate Gaza’s population
TEHRAN- Following two years of devastating war and unprecedented human suffering in Gaza, Hamas and Israel accepted a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on October 9 under Donald Trump’s controversial 20-point plan. While the agreement temporarily halts Israel’s military operations and paves the way for prisoner exchange and phased withdrawals, analysts warn that it leaves unresolved the root causes of the conflict and may only postpone another round of violence.
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2025-10-03 15:08
Iran ready to boost health ties with Qatar
TEHRAN – The deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, and the ambassador to Qatar, Ali Salehabadi, have announced the country’s willingness to enhance cooperation in the health sector with Qatar.
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2025-09-21 23:44
Iran march into 2025 Asian Men’s U17 Handball Championship semifinals
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Qatar 46-25 at the 1st Asian Men’s U17 Handball Championship on Saturday.
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2025/09/20
By Xavier Villar
Towards a new regional order
The Saudi–Pakistan agreement, the end of imperial certainties, and the vindication of the Iranian vision
MADRID – The recent defense agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan represents one of the most significant developments in West Asian and South Asian geopolitics in the past decade.
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2025-09-17 21:28
By Professor Hossein Askari
Arab rulers: When did you lose your dignity?
It’s high time to stand up for your people and protect their land!
PORTLAND - Persian Gulf Arabs, what are your unelected rulers scared of? They have put all their eggs in the US basket and are ineptly trying to protect their ill-gotten wealth and to cling onto power. Instead of subservience to neo-colonialists such as the US, they should stand tall and work only to benefit you and your future generations.
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2025-09-16 21:52
By Xavier Villar
The OIC’s sovereign deficit and Iran’s model of political agency
MADRID – The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) stands as a pivotal institution representing the collective voice of the Muslim world, encompassing 57 member states and over 1.9 billion people. Yet, despite its ambitious mandate to promote Islamic solidarity, safeguard interests of Muslim communities, and intervene in crises affecting the Muslim ummah, the OIC has long been caught in a cycle of rhetorical formalism and procedural inertia.
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2025-09-16 21:44
By staff writer
Regional alliance crucial to counter Israel
TEHRAN - Last Monday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced that his country had accepted the U.S. ceasefire proposal to end the war in Gaza. The very next day, Israel attempted to assassinate Hamas leaders while they were in Qatar’s capital to discuss that same proposal.
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2025-09-15 21:53
Tehran supports Muslim nations in confronting Israel’s ‘terrorizing’ violence: Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for Muslim nations confronting the “Israeli scourge” terrorizing the region.
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2025-09-15 21:40
Iran’s president meets regional leaders in Doha, calls for united Islamic front
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a series of high-level meetings with regional leaders in the Qatari capital on Monday, urging Muslim nations to forge a unified front to stop the ongoing crimes of the Israeli regime.
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2025-09-14 21:05
Araghchi sits down with Qatari counterpart ahead of summit resolution
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accompanied President Masoud Pezeshkian to Doha on Sunday to attend an emergency Arab-Islamic Summit that follows Israeli airstrikes on the Qatari capital.