EU promises Ukraine more funds for drones

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised that the European Union will next week allocate more funds to buy missiles and drones for Ukraine.

Tehran, Ashgabat stress broadening rail, road cooperation

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and the Republic of Turkmenistan have emphasized to expand and enhance cooperation in the fields of roads and rail, the Iranian minister of roads and urban development announced.

Trump:

Zelensky does not want to agree to settlement deal in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Vladimir Zelensky, for various reasons, does not want to pursue a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, said US President Donald Trump.

Iran, Russia officials discuss oil exploration in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iran's ambassador to Russia, the CEO of the Caspian Oil Company highlighted the potential for expanding exploration activities and developing hydrocarbon structures in the southern basin of Caspian Sea.

Putin relays Iran’s terms for ending war to Trump

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The Kremlin announced on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed to his American counterpart Donald Trump Iran's stance on a potential agreement to end the war.

Planning ongoing to export 250 tons of dates to neighbors

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The southern province of Hormozgan is planning to export 250 tons of Ruydar County’s fresh dates to the lucrative markets of the neighboring Turkey, Afghanistan and Sultanate of Oman, a provincial official said.

Pezeshkian arrives in Tehran after attending CIS Summit

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Tehran after attending and delivering speeches at two summits that had brought several regional heads of state and representatives together to deliberate on issues of mutual interest.

Pezeshkian, Putin, Aliyev discuss energy, Caspian Sea coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The presidents of Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia held a trilateral meeting in Turkmenistan Friday to discuss issues of common interests, inlcuding cooperation in the energy sector and in the Caspian Sea.

Iran proposes plan on shrinking water level in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed the formulation and implementation of a long-term regional program to address the falling water level of the world’s largest lake, namely the Caspian Sea.

Pezeshkian meets Aliyev on CIS summit sidelines

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit in Turkmenistan Friday.

Pezeshkian urges stepped-up ties with Armenia in all fields

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the need for expansion of relations in all areas with neghboring Armenia.

Pezeshkian, Putin stress continued Iran-Russia coop. in call

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a telephone conversation on Wednesday emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation and interaction between Tehran and Moscow in all areas.

Araghchi stresses Coop. with neighbors for regional safety

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said continued dialogue and cooperation with neighbours is Iran's chosen path toward building a safer and more stable region.

Pezeshkian to meet Putin in Turkmenistan

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Assistant to the Russian President Yuri Ushakov said Tuesday that President Vladimir Putin will meet with his Iranian counterpart on the sidelines of the meeting of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Turkmenistan.

IRGC ground forces join SCO counter-terror drill

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – A special forces team from the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Ground Forces has arrived in Belarus to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's joint counter-terrorism exercise, representing Iran's armed forces.

US cannot be trusted in talks: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iranian president says negotiating with the US is ‘meaningless’ Iran’s President Pezeshkian has told Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan that Tehran cannot trust the US because of its attacks during negotiations.

Ghalibaf:

Caucasus must not be scene for rivalry among foreign powers

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said the Caucasus region must not become an arena for geopolitical rivalry among foreign powers.

Armenian FM Mirzoyan meets with Araghchi in Tehran for talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met and held talks with his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Monday.

Diplomatic path to ending war remains open: Iran FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Emphasizing that Iran’s response to any military action will be stronger than before, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said, “This is while that the diplomatic path to ending war remains open.”

Armenian FM to visit Iran for high-profile talks: FM spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – A spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will visit Iran on Sunday and Monday (Oct. 4-5) for high-profile talks with the Iranian counterpart and officials.

Medvedev:

Russia to never sacrifice its relationship with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, reiterated Moscow's readiness to mediate between Tehran and Washington.

Russia dismisses US’s call for Iran to abandon nuke program

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Russia’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has dismissed Washington’s call for Iran to abandon its nuclear program, stressing that Tehran has an “inalienable right” to pursue it.

Iran ready for a long-term partnership with EAEU: VP

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has revealed the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran for playing its active role with member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Iran blasts US, its allies for abusing UNSC mechanisms

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Ambassador and Charge de'affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Gholamhossein Darzi has scolded the US and its allies for abusing the UN Security Council (UNSC) to advance own political agendas.

World ‘amazed’ by Iranian nation’s ‘courage, resilience

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Iran’s response to US and Israeli aggression, saying the whole world is "amazed" by the Iranian nation’s "courage, heroism and resilience."

Senior Iranian, Russian diplomats discuss ties, region

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has met his Russian counterpart, Sergei Ryabkov to discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional and international developments.