Indian Subcontinent
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Pakistani designate PM to visit Iran after forming government
TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) –Newly elected Imaran Khan will visit both Iran after taking oath of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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‘Takfiri groups can’t establish strategic presence in Kashmir: expert
TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The shadowy forces of takfirism pose the biggest danger to Islam and Muslims today. They are hell-bent on destroying the fabric of Islam and sow seeds of discord among Muslims.
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Ceasefire violations along India-Pakistan border touch new high this year
TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – In a latest case of ceasefire violation, the Pakistani border rangers allegedly fired on Indian Army posts along the border in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez sector on Monday night, leaving at least four Indian soldiers dead, according to reports in Indian media.
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Pakistan to pursue economic ties with Iran despite US sanctions: Spokesman
TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Pakistan said Thu. that it reserves the right to ‘pursue legitimate economic and commercial interests’ with Iran despite risk of US sanctions.
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Iran Navy commander meets with Japanese, Pakistani military attachés
TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi held separate meetings with military attachés of Japan and Pakistan in the Iranian Army Navy’s headquarters Mon.
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India’s oil imports from Iran jump to record-high in July
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – India’s state refiners imported 768,000 bpd in July, indicating 30 percent increase compared to June.
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NIOC reviews Gazprom offer to develop North Pars gas field
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has discussed the Russian Gazprom’s offer to develop Iran’s North Pars Gas Field as well as other Iranian gas and oil fields.
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Rouhani appoints ‘Ali Chegini’ as new envoy to India
TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Ali Chegini has been appointed as the new Iranian ambassador to India through the Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s suggestion and President Rouhani’s approval.
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By: Syed Zafar Mahdi
Afghan-owned peace process only solution to war in Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – America’s top military commander in Afghanistan, John Nicholson, sent regional observers into a tizzy with his comments on Monday that the United States was ready to join direct negotiations with the Taliban. He later retracted his statement, apparently under pressure, saying his words were “mischaracterized.”
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Iran’s junior Greco-Roman wrestling team clinches title at Asian c’ships
TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The National Iranian junior Greco-Roman wrestling team won the title today at the Asian Championships with 6 gold, 3 silver and one bronze medals.
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Iran seeking to co-produce defense equipment with Pakistan: Armed forces chief of staff
TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri, said on a visit to Pakistan today that Iran is trying to jointly manufacture defense equipment with the neighboring country.
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Iranian junior wrestlers depart for India to attend Asian c’ships
TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – The national Iranian Junior Greco-Roman wrestling team left Tehran for India on Sunday morning to attend Asian championships.
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Intelligence officials of Iran, Russia, China, Pakistan hold talks on ISIL
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The top security and intelligence officials stressed the need for a more active inclusion of regional powers in the efforts to settle the conflict in Afghanistan, according to TASS news agency.
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Iran dismisses claims on training Taliban
TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian embassy in Kabul issued a statement Wednesday, vehemently rejecting accusations of providing military training to Taliban in Afghanistan, as cited by some Western media.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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By: Vahid Pourtajrishi, Elaheh Shirvani
Pakistani Gwadar Port, a double-edged sword for Iran
Gwadar Port of Pakistan as the key factor and heart of CPEC could be assumed as a serious competitor against the Iranian Chabahar Port or a chance for Tehran to expand its commercial relations with Beijing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.