Foreign Ministry
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FM spokesman:
Saudi rulers to be held accountable for war crimes in Yemen
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Bahram Ghasemi said Fri. that the delusional rulers of Saudi Arabia will be held accountable before the world for all the crimes against humanity they have committed in Yemen for nearly two years.
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Iran vows retaliatory sanctions against Americans
TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement against fresh ‘illegitimate’ and ‘illegal’ US sanctions targeting Iran vowing sanctions against American entities who support extremism and terrorism in the Middle East.
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Foreign Ministry to decide on US wrestling team’s presence in Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iran's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on Wed. that Foreign Ministry will decide on the presence of the US wrestling team in the 2017 Wrestling World Cup, due to be held in the Western province of Kermanshah.
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By: Asghar Khamseh
Commemoration of Foreign Ministry retirees
TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – A ceremony to commemorate a number of Foreign Ministry retirees was held on Monday, in the presence of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
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Iran-France consultations helpful to resolve current issues
TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi highly regarded French foreign minister’s visit to Iran.
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Zarif hails 515 years of Iran-Russia ties
TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – In a message on the occasion of 515 years of Iran-Russia historical ties, FM Zarif said continuous cultural exchanges between the two countries will help expansion of political and trade relations as well.
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Deputy FM:
Trump’s travel ban against intl. rights
TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Deputy FM Hassan Ghashghavi said Iran is pursuing in international communities the recent move by US President Trump on barring Iranian nationals from entering the US and will take reciprocal measures accordingly.
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Zarif:
Iran backs UN stabilizing efforts in Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Zarif said the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran aims at establishing stability and peace in Afghanistan and supporting United Nations programs in this regard.
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Iran summons Swiss amb. over US visa suspension
TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Swiss ambassador to Tehran to protest against the decision of the new US government to restrict arrivals from Iran.
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FM Zarif:
History to record ‘Muslim Ban’ as great gift to extremists
TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reacted to the decision of the new US government to restrict arrivals from the Iran and six other Muslim countries.
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Foreign Ministry releases details on Ayrault’s Mon. visit
TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has released details on the agenda of French FM Jean-Marc Ayrault during his official visit to Tehran on Monday.
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FM statement:
Iran to respond to US visa restrictions based on ‘reciprocity action’
TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry has responded to recent directive signed by Donald Trump of the US by issuing a statement which says it will apply similar restrictions on US citizens.
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Zarif, Kuwaiti FM discuss improving ties
TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah al-Khaled al-Hamad al-Sabah on Wed. in Tehran.
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Araghchi:
N-deal enables Iran for more active intl. presence
TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy FM Abbas Araghchi said Wed. the nuclear deal has turned Iran into a more active and constructive player on the international scene.
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FM spokesman:
Establishing ceasefire major topic of Astana talks
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s FM Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi hailed the Astana talks for being the initiative of three major regional countries, saying establishment of ceasefire will be the most important topic during the talks.
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Jaberi Ansari:
Astana talks on Syria not to replace ISSG
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy FM Hossein Jaberi Ansari and UN special envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura held a bilateral meeting Sun. night ahead of the Astana talks.
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Amir-Abdollahian:
Political solution not to let terrorists become ‘today’s politicians’
TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Parliament director general for international affairs while hailing Astana talks initiative, said any political solution for Syria must exclude the possibility of ‘yesterday’s terrorists becoming today’s politicians.’
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Iran delegation arrives in Astana for Syria talks
TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – An Iranian delegation headed by Deputy FM Jaberi Ansari has arrived in the Kazakh capital to make preparations for the upcoming Astana talks on the Syrian ceasefire.
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Zarif sympathizes with nation over Plasco tragedy
TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif in a massage has sympathized with families of victims and injured of the burning and collapse of 17-story high-rise Plasco building in Tehran.
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FM issues safety measures for embassies around Plasco building
TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s FM spokesman briefed reporters on safety and security measures issued to embassies in the vicinity of Plasco high-rise commercial building that collapsed on Thu. due to massive fire.
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Iran summons Danish amb. over embassy attack
TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned Danish Ambassador to Tehran Danny Annan to voice the strong protest of the Islamic Republic on the country's incapability to provide security and peace of Iranian embassy and its staff in Denmark.
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Jaberi discusses Astana meeting with Mekdad, UN envoy
TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy FM Jaberi Ansari in a meeting with Syrian FM Faisal Mekdad and a phone conversation with UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, discussed the latest details on the upcoming Astana talks on Syrian situation.
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Zarif to visit Switzerland, Malaysia
TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is slated for visits to Switzerland and Malaysia to discuss regional and bilateral issues.
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Iran condoles with Kyrgyzstan over plane crash
TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has extended its condolences to Kyrgyzstan over a Turkish Boeing 747 freighter crash in a village near Kyrgyzstan's capital killing 37 people and destroying at least 15 houses.
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Sri Lanka eyes oil imports from Iran
TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iran’s FM Zarif, Sri Lankan Minister of Science announced that his country is still interested in purchasing oil and related products from the Islamic Republic.
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Jaberi, Mekdad discuss Astana talks by phone
TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy FM Hossein Jaberi Ansari informed his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad on the latest developments regarding the upcoming Astana meeting on Syrian situation by phone on Saturday.
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Iran slams Kabul suicide bombings
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemned two suicide bombings near the Afghan Parliament in Kabul on Tue., which left dozens of people dead and wounded.
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By: Lachin Rezaian
'Great men of history never die'
TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was an influential Iranian politician since the 1979 Islamic Revolution enjoying a white track record in foreign policy and improving Iran's relations with the world.
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Araghchi:
Iran to let no sides violate JCPOA commitments
TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Deputy FM Abbas Araghchi said Mon. Iran would not permit any countries to violate its nuclear deal obligations under various pretexts, adding Tehran would retaliate against any violations accordingly.
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FM statement:
Judiciary remarks on FM Zanjani conduct ‘surprising’
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – A statement by Foreign Ministry on Thursday has voiced discontent about some Judiciary officials’ remarks on Zanjani’s case where the ministry had not received fair judgement.