Referring to the Taliban delegation's visit to Tehran, Zohrevand said in an interview with IRNA that Iran can help resolve this impasse without talking about the Doha agreement.He added that Tehran's considerations in Afghan peace are close to the Afghan Government. Under the circumstances, if the Taliban see Tehran as …
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Unfreezing Iranian asset by Seoul, effective for tanker’s release
In a virtual meeting with Song Young-gil, chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee of South Korea, Zonnouri noted the two countries enjoy historical background and longstanding relations in cultural, social, and political-economic areas that can be utilized for resolution of the dispute.He complained that Seoul Government has blocked …
Read More »Zarif calls for collective cooperation to restore stability in region
“Constructive, friendly, & fruitful conversations in Turkey with President @RTErdogan & FM @MevlutCavusoglu,” Zarif wrote in his tweeter account.He added that “discussed expansion of bilateral ties & regional cooperation—Syria, Iraq, & the Caucuses.” “Concurred that the only way to restore stability in the region is thru synergy,” he noted. At the last …
Read More »FM Zarif outlines Iran’s vision for stable peace in Caucasus
Pointing to the importance of relations between Iran and Turkey, Zarif exchanged views on cooperation in the field of transit, trade, energy, as well as mutual efforts to address the problems of companies and economic activists both in Iran and Turkey.He exchanged views on regional issues in the four capitals …
Read More »FIFA President Gianni Infantino condoles death of icon Minavand
“I would like to express my sincere condolences over the passing of the former Iranian national football player Mehrdad Minavand,” Infantino said.He added that “words seem inadequate to describe this sorrow. Minavand's legacy and achievement, especially his personality, popularity, and humanity, will never be forgotten.” “On behalf of the international …
Read More »1st Int’l Silk Road Calligraphy Festival closes in Tehran
The ceremony was held in Shapour Library of Iran Mall, one of the largest malls in the world, located by Chitgar Lake in northwestern Tehran. The Festival was organized by Iranian National Commission for UNESCO. Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the first six days were hosted online …
Read More »Iran activities do not mean trying to attain atomic bomb: Zarif
In a joint news conference with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in Istanbul, Turkey, Zarif argued that Iran does not recognizes nuclear arms as a tool for security, rather Tehran urges for destruction of these weapons by those who stockpile them.As to the United States’ return to the Iran nuclear deal, …
Read More »Some 71 deaths caused by COVID-19 in Iran
Lari said that another 71 people have lost their lives due to the deadly virus during the past 24 hours in Iran.According to her report, the number of the total death toll reached 57,807. Elaborating on the latest situation of the coronavirus pandemic in Iran, Lari said that 6,573 new cases …
Read More »14th Intl. Festival of Iranian Ethnic Culture opens virtually
Golestan provincial governor Hadi Hagh Shenas addressed the ceremony on Thursday night that various traditions of tribes of the province consists of cultural identity of the region, which should be presented to the new generation more than ever.This year for the first time, four villages and one city of Golestan …
Read More »FM Zarif meets his Turkish counterpart
At the last leg of his regional tour, FM Zarif arrived in Turkey to hold talks with Turkish authorities on regional and bilateral issues.Prior to the trip to Turkey, the Iranian foreign minister visited the Republic of Azerbaijan, Russia, Armenia and Georgia, discussing recent developments in the Caucasus region as …
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