Indian Subcontinent

Indian oil imports from Iran surge to highest in May: Reuters

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – India’s oil imports from Iran surged to about 705,000 barrels per day (bpd) in May, their highest level since October 2016, according to data obtained by the Reuters.

Iran, India foreign ministers meet in New Delhi

NEW DELHI, May 28 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister met with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi to discuss continuation of bilateral cooperation in the face of US withdrawal from JCPOA.

FM Zarif to leave Tehran for New Delhi today

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister, heading a high-ranking political-economic delegation, will leave Tehran for India’s capital New Delhi later today.

Iran’s amb. to Afghanistan:

Taliban attack on Afghan Farah city 'not a war over water '

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Afghanistan has said that Iran is not worried about constructing ‘Salma Dam’ in Afghanistan, rejecting the claims Iran was involved in Taliban attack on Farah city.

Iran exports $300M worth of dates

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The chairman of National Association of Iranian Dates has put the value of Iran’s exported dates at $ 300 million.

Iran considers Afghanistan’s security as its own security: defense minister

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister said in a joint press conference with his Afghan counterpart that Iran considers Afghanistan’s security as its own security, vowing to spare no efforts in the fight against terrorism.

Iran, Sri Lanka ink 5 MoUs

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran and Sri Lanka signed 5 memoranda of understanding in the presence of the two countries’ presidents in Tehran on Sunday to increase bilateral cooperation in different fields.

Sri Lankan president to arrive in Iran on Sunday

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena will arrive in Tehran on Sunday for a two-day state visit.

Iran condemns terrorist explosions in Kabul

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has condemned the terrorist attacks in Kabul on Monday, calling on the world community to fight against terrorism seriously to bring security to the region and Afghanistan.

Iran, India resolve differences over Farzad B gas field

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Iranian oil minister Bijan Zanganeh siad on Wednesday that disagreements between Iran and India over Farzad B Development Project have been resolved.

Iran calls for easing tensions in Kashmir

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed regret at the loss of life in recent tensions in Kashmir, urging both sides of the conflict to show restraint.

Jamaat-e-Islmai's Ameer:

Religion main factor in Iran, Pakistan relations

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – The Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islmai Pakistan Siraj ul Haq says religion plays the most important role in connecting Iran and Pakistan rather than political and economic interests between the two neighboring countries.

Kharrazi:

Afghanistan’s stability, security, peace Iran’s major goal

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) –Head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations says Afghanistan’s stability, security and peace are Iran’s major goal in the neighboring country, adding Iran has always supported the Afghan government in Kabul.

Nowruz based on love for humankind: Iran’s envoy to Vienna

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to the UN headquarters in Vienna, Reza Najafi, talked about the beauties of Nowruz at the international event held at the UN headquarters in Vienna, on Tuesday.

Iran, Pakistan vow to expand cultural relations

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Shahaboddin Darabi, the Cultural Attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamabad, met with Irfan Siddiqui, Special Assistant to Pakistani Prime Minister, on Tuesday, and they called for expansion of cultural ties.

Interior min. stresses need for strengthening JPC

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – In a meeting with UNODC’s Executive Director Yury Fedeotv, Iran’s interior minister stressed the need for further attention on behalf of UNODC to the Joint Planning Cell (JPC) in the fight against illegal drugs.

Iran FM meets with Iranians living in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – On an official visit to Pakistan, Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with Iranians living in Pakistan ahead of beginning of new year during which he hailed the bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan.

Pakistani FM welcomes Zarif's offer

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has welcomed Iranian foreign minister’s offer to have fully-fledged relations between Iran and Pakistan.

Zarif:

Iran after all-out relations with Pakistan

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign minister said Iran seeks to have fully-fledged relations with Pakistan, adding it is waiting for Pakistan’s response.

By: Masood Chaudhary

Poor Afghanistan dances to tunes of American menace

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – After 40 years of bloody conflict, six million homeless Afghans, devastation for three generations, thousands of innocents dead or wounded, and 16 years of boots on the ground, the American Menace may be preparing for another bloody war. If Afghans still think Uncle Sam can give them a decent future, then I am sorry to say, they live in Lala-land.

Iran condemns deadly terrorist attack in Kabul

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has condemned today’s terrorist attack against Shi’ite Hazara minority gathering in Afghan capital Kabul, killing at least seven people.

Iran FM to visit Pakistan next week

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will start a three-day visit to neighboring country Pakistan on Sunday, Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan told reporters on Friday.

Iran ready to help peace, security in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – In a meeting with an afghan military delegation in Tehran on Wednesday, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Defense declared Iran's readiness for helping security and peace in Afghanistan.

Iranian, Afghan military officials meet in Tehran

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) –The deputy commander of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces for international affairs Brigadier General Qadir Nezami has met with Afghanistan deputy minister of defense for policy and strategy in Tehran on Wednesday.

3 Iranian warships dock at India’s Mumbai port

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Three Iranian warships have docked at India’s Mumbai port as part of Iran’s Navy’s mission in Indian Ocean, marking expansion of relations between the two countries.

Army air force cmdr.:

Iran, Pakistan need to consolidate military ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Army Air Force Commander Brig. Gen. Shah-Safi has held talks with Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Nasser Khan Janjua in Islamabad to discuss military cooperation and regional issues.

Iranian bank to open branch in India

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – During the talks with Iran’s president, India's Prime Minister announced that an Iranian private bank would be licensed to open a branch in India.

Pakistan to continue peace pipeline

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Faisal said on Friday that his country will continue the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, also known the Peace pipeline.

Iran provides opportunities for India to ship its products

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Former Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said here on Sunday that Iran’s route is significant for India to transport its products to other countries, adding, “presently, India uses Suez route for transporting its products but Iran’s route is of paramount importance for India both in terms of time and cost.”