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Iran frees 2 French citizens detained in country: FM spox.

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani on Friday announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran has released 2 French nationals who have been detained in the country.

IRGC plays biggest role in fight against terrorism: Iran FM

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The IRGC is a sovereign body that is responsible for guarding national and border security and plays the biggest role in the fight against terrorism in the region, the Iranian Foreign Minister told his Irish counterpart.

Irish, German festivals to host Iranian 'Three Sisters'

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – The Iranian short documentary 'Three Sisters' is going to take part in two film festivals in Ireland and Germany.

Irish soldier killed after UN convoy attacked in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – An Irish soldier has been killed on a United Nations peacekeeping mission after a convoy of two armored utility vehicles carrying eight personnel traveling to Beirut came under small arms fire, Ireland’s defense forces said.

Amir-Abdollahian lambasts EU ministers' human rights stances

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Addressing his Irish counterpart in a telephone conversation, the Iranian Foreign minister expressed dissatisfaction over the political shows by the EU ministers under the pretext of human rights.

'Graveyard' to vie at IndieCork Film Festival

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Directed by Iranian filmmaker Ali Daraee, the short film 'Graveyard' is set to vie at the 2022 edition of the Irish IndieCork Film Festival.

Death toll rises to 7 in blast at gas station in Ireland

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Authorities say at least seven people have been killed in an explosion at a gas station in a small village in northwest Ireland.

Iran to deal decisively with terrorists provocations: FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister Amir-Abdollahian stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue to deal decisively with the provocations and actions of terrorist groups.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

Reaching good, stable agreement depends on US, E3

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Reaching a good and stable agreement depends on goodwill and realism of the United States, and the three European member states of JCPOA, the Iranian Foreign Minister told his Irish counterpart.

US should take action to redress Trump’s illegal moves: FM

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister told his Irish counterpart that currently, it is the US side that must take action to redress Trump’s illegal moves by adopting a realistic approach and moving toward a political initiative.

Raeisi felicitates Ireland on Independence Day

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – In a message to the President of the Republic of Ireland, President Raiesi congratulated the anniversary of the country's independence.

Irish FM:

Necessary guarantees should be given to Iran in Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Saying that Ireland's relationship with Iran is in a strategic stage, the Irish Foreign Minister said necessary guarantees should be given to Iran in Vienna talks in order to reach an agreement.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran constructive proposals paved way for reaching good deal

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Stating that reaching a good deal is available in the short term, Amir-Abdollahian said that the practical, positive and constructive proposals presented by Iran have paved the way for such an agreement to be reached quickly.

Iranian, Irish FMs hold meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with his Irish counterpart, Simon Coveney, in Tehran.

Irish FM due in Tehran to discuss bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will host his Irish counterpart Simon Coveney on Monday to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interests.

Irish accredited envoy submits credential to Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The Accredited Ambassador of Republic of Ireland submitted a copy of her credential to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday.

Virgin Media Dublin Intl. Film Fest to host 'Less Ness'

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Jointly produced by Iran and Russia, the short film 'Less Ness' was selected to take part at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival in Ireland.

Iranian, Irish diplomats confer on intl. developments

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Iranian diplomat Peyman Saadat and Irish diplomat Sonja Hyland held a meeting in Dublin and discussed bilateral, regional and international issues.

'Eclipse' to vie at Foyle Film Festival in Ireland

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'Eclipse' directed by Raha Amirfazli will be screened at the 34th Foyle Film Festival 2021 in Ireland.

Ireland says ready to take necessary actions to revive JCPOA

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Ireland's foreign minister has said that his country is ready to take any action necessary to revive and maintain the nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA.

Ireland, Georgia, Mongolia offer congratulations to Raeisi

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – In separate messages, the presidents of Ireland, Georgia, Mongolia congratulated Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi on his inauguration.

UK Prime minister calls for renegotiating Brexit agreement

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected Brussels' EU’s Northern Ireland moves and called for renegotiating of the Brexit agreement.

Belfast councilors votes to back expulsion of Israeli envoys

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Belfast City Council debated a motion requesting the expulsion of Israeli ambassadors.

FM Zarif arrives in Dublin to meet with Irish officials

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Dublin on Wednesday to meet with Irish officials to discuss the expansion of bilateral relations.

Brexit border regulation sparks violent protests in N Ireland

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Northern Ireland and the Ireland Republic faced a new series of post-Brexit border regulation problems as two countries on one island, united in a single market in the past, now divided by trade restrictions.

‘Not easy’ to build trust for reviving JCPOA: Irish FM

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Ireland's Minister of Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney says the main challenge ahead of the revival of the Iran Nuclear Deal is building trust between parties.

Zarif meets with Irish FM in Tehran

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Irish counterpart, Simon Coveney, in Tehran on Sunday.