Zarif says pushed for tension de-escalation in West Asia region in Munich 

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif who had attended the Munich Security Conference (MSC) said on Sunday that he discussed ways to advance “the cause of peace” and de-escalating tension in the West Asia region. 

Zarif: West Asia filled with war, extremism due to foreign meddling

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday that the West Asia region has been filled with war, extremism and destructive actions due to foreign interference.

Interferences prevent stabilizing Mideast, Iran regrets

TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gholam-Hossein Dehqani said on Monday that interferences by extra-regional countries prevent a stabilization of the Middle East.

Iran able to defend West Asia under 12 minutes: IRGC

TEHRAN – Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Mohammad Ali Jafari said on Friday that the Islamic Republic enjoys the military power to defend West Asia in less than 12 minutes.

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Trump can ‘try’ if he thinks West Asia would be better place without nuclear deal, Iran warns

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned that a collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal could jeopardize stability in West Asia.

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China's strategy in Asia is simple: Kick America out

China wants the United States to know its place, go home and stay there

Iran says Israel is scourge of tensions, crises in West Asia

The Iranian Foreign Ministry says the Israeli regime is the main source of tensions and crises in West Asia.

Iran is main regional player: Spanish envoy

TEHRAN – The Spanish ambassador to Tehran has called Iran the main player in the West Asia region and said the nuclear deal is key to the success of the Iranian foreign diplomacy. 

Iran-Russia cooperation has prevented spread of terrorism: Velayati

TEHRAN - Ali Akbar Velayati, the senior foreign policy advisor to the Leader, said on Tuesday that cooperation between Iran and Russia has prevented a further spread of terrorism in West Asia.

Meeting of West Asian countries highlights significance of art: official 

TEHRAN -- Deputy Culture Minister for Artistic Affairs Ali Moradkhani has highlighted the role of theater in a message submitted to the Meeting of West Asian countries, General Directors of Performing Arts.

Twelve countries’ performing arts execs to attend Tehran meeting today

TEHRAN – Executives of theatrical organizations working in twelve West Asian countries including Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, Syria and Oman will attend a meeting opening today in Tehran to report on their activities.

Tehran to host meeting of execs in performing arts of West Asia 

TEHRAN – Executives of theatrical organizations working in the West Asian countries will come together in Tehran on October 30 to give reports on their activities.