Iran’s new ambassadors to 13 countries meet president

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani met on Tuesday with new ambassadors of Iran to Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Belarus, Armenia, Serbia, South Africa, Nigeria, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, Mauritania and Croatia.

No changes in Iran Air’s flights to European countries except Sweden

TEHRAN – There are no changes in Iran Air’s regular schedule for flights to European countries and vice versa, except the ones to Sweden, which have recently come to a halt.

Iran’s flag carrier seeking to re-establish flights to Sweden    

TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier is seeking a way for restoring direct flights connecting Tehran to Stockholm and Gothenburg, which have recently come to a halt.

By staff and agency

Six European countries to join INSTEX

Belgium, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden issued a joint statement on Friday, announcing becoming shareholders of the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX).

By staff and agency

Zarif: ‘Trump cannot expect to be unpredictable and expect Iran to be predictable’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday Tehran may act “unpredictably” in response to the United States’ “unpredictable” policies under U.S. President Donald Trump, Reuters reported.

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.

By staff and agency

Sweden in talks with Iran, Britain to de-escalate regional tension

Sweden’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Wednesday announcing it is conducting talks with Iran and Britain over a Swedish-owned, British-flagged oil tanker seized by Iran to de-escalate regional tension, according to Reuters.

By Hadi Ajili and Hanif Ghaffari

Scandinavian political economy

TEHRAN - Study on international political economy of two countries, Sweden and Norway, in international interactions allows us to examine political economy of these two countries as the case study for further understanding of macro patterns of international political economy.

Hungarian, Swedish envoys bid farewell to Zarif

TEHRAN – Ambassadors of Hungary and Sweden, Janos Kovacs and Helena Sangeland, met on Monday with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to bid farewell to him at the end of their diplomatic mission in Tehran, ISNA reported.

By Syed Zafar Mehdi

‘Yemeni people have had enough of Saudi interference in their domestic affairs’

TEHRAN - Following the week-long UN-brokered peace talks in Sweden, Yemen’s warring parties agreed to an immediate ceasefire in Hudeidah city and the ports of Hudeidah, Ras Issa and Saleef. 

Iran lauds global awareness to Yemen disaster

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi has praised global awareness about the calamities of the Saudi-led war on Yemen, expressing hope that it would help end the war in the country.

Iran welcomes preliminary deals between Yemeni warring sides

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Thursday that Tehran welcomes preliminary deals between the warring Yemeni sides, describing them as “promising” for continuation of talks.

Iran welcomes preliminary deals between Yemeni warring sides

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed the agreements and understandings reached between the Yemeni warring sides brokered by the United Nations Secretary-General in Sweden.

Zarif holds phone talks with 4 top European diplomats

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone conversations with EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini as well as his counterparts from Germany, Sweden and Denmark to discuss the nuclear deal and other issues.

Saman Ghoddos has no regret over choosing Iran

TEHRAN – Iran international midfielder Saman Ghoddos insists he has made the right decision in choosing to play for his country of birth over Sweden.

By Hanif Ghaffari

Did the Far-right Really Win the Sweden's Elections?

General elections were held in Sweden on Sunday 9 September 2018, to elect the 349 members of the Sweden Parliament (Riksdag). They in turn will elect the Prime Minister of Sweden. Regional and municipal elections were also held on the same day.

Saman Ghoddos proud to play for Iran national football team

TEHRAN - Iran international striker Saman Ghoddos says he is proud to play for his country.

Carl Bildt: Trump’s JCPOA exit an ‘assault on Europe’s sovereignty’

TEHRAN – Writing an article in the Washington Post on Sunday, former Prime Minister of Sweden Carl Bildt has said Trump’s decision to try to blow up the nuclear deal is nothing less than a massive assault on the sovereignty of others—most notably that of Europe.

Iran summons Swedish envoy over citizenship issue

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday summoned Stockholm’s ambassador to Tehran Helena Sangeland after Sweden granted citizenship to an Iranian national found guilty of espionage for the Israeli Mossad spy agency.

Iranian films queue up for Goteborg Film Festival

TEHRAN – A lineup of Iranian films will compete in various sections of the 41st edition of the Goteborg Film Festival, which will be held in the Swedish city from January 26 to February 5.

Italy fail to qualify for World Cup for first time in 60 years

Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 60 years after being held to a 0-0 draw at home to Sweden who booked a place in Russia with a 1-0 aggregate win on Monday.

Werder Bremen interested in Iran’s Saman Ghoddos

Struggling Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen are reportedly interested in signing Iranian international striker Saman Ghoddos.

Sweden Saman Ghoddos interested in wearing Iran jersey

Iranian-Swedish midfielder Saman Ghoddos has reportedly given the green light to Iran Football Federation to join Team Melli.

Swedish diplomat highlights importance of Iran’s regional role

TEHRAN – The Swedish ambassador to Tehran has said that Iran plays an important role in the Middle East region, ISNA reported on Saturday.

Terrorism will never prevail over tolerance

The suicide-bomb attacks on two Coptic churches in Egypt that killed at least 47 people must be viewed as assaults on civilized and tolerant society.

By Janet Street Porter

Sweden has introduced military conscription

At the moment, too many working-class boys are underperforming, lacking in motivation, technical and social skills. In short, many are unemployable. It may be time for a radical solution

By Frida Ghitis

Who, exactly, is running U.S. foreign policy?

Not a day goes by in the Netherlands without President Donald Trump making news. If you're an American traveling overseas, you have likely been buttonholed by locals asking you to explain what is going on with the new administration.

Tehran: Sweden’s anti-Iran move a coordinated act

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has said a recent move by Sweden to introduce an anti-Iran resolution in the UN is nothing new.

Sweden eyes long-term economic co-op with Iran

TEHRAN – Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and Trade Ann Linde said Swedish companies are highly interested in Iran’s market and Sweden plans to have long-term economic cooperation with the country.