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Iran Embassy lodges complaint to Chinese officials: envoy

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to China says that the Embassy has lodged an official complaint to China over the recent joint statement by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) and China about the three Iranian islands.

Raeisi voiced discontent with President Xi's stance in Riyadh

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Chinese deputy prime minister in Tehran Tuesday, President Ebrahim Raeisi criticized the Chinese president's stances during his recent visit to Saudi Arabia.

China not to renege on its promises to Iran: Nikzad

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – "I do not think that China will renege on its commitments in joint contracts with Iran," said Ali Nikzad, the deputy parliament speaker of Iran.

China, Iran enjoy traditional friendship: Chinese FM Spox.

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – China and Iran enjoy traditional friendship, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said, adding that China stands ready to enhance communication and coordination with Iran to make new progress in bilateral relations.

Kan'ani:

Iran not to allow anyone to comment on territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Condemning the accusation featured in a joint statement issued by the PGCC member states with the presence of China, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said that Iran won't allow anyone to comment on its territorial integrity.

Deputy Parl. Speaker:

Iran response to some neighbors' ambition to be regrettable

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The deputy Iranian parliament speaker said that Iran's response to some neighbors' ambitions will be strong, crushing, and regrettable.

Kan'ani:

PGCC statement repetition of failed policy of Iranophobia

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Condemning the anti-Iran remarks featured in a joint statement issued by China and the member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council, Kan'ani called it as a continuation of the council's failed Iranophobic policy.

Lavrov meets with foreign ministers of Persian Gulf countries

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Ministers of the Persian Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) discussed strengthening ties

Khatibzadeh:

PGCC not in position to comment on Iran's missile program

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Rejecting the baseless allegations in PGCC's recent statement, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated, "This council is not in a position to comment on Iran's missile program."

PGCC repeated its anti-Iran accusations

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – In its latest statement, Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) repeated its false and baseless accusations against Iran and Yemen’s Ansarullah Resistance Movement.

Ansarullah reject PGCC invitation for talks with SA in Riyadh

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Mohammad Ali Al-Houthi, a Member of the Yemeni Supreme Political Council, and other Sanaa officials opposed the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) initiative of holding talks between Yemen's warring parties in Riadh.

Rob Malley discusses Iran with representatives of Arab states

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – US Special Envoy for Iran Affairs Robert Malley discussed Iran’s nuclear deal with the representatives of Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC).

PGCC, UK statement ‘baseless, divisive’: FM spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Wednesday called the final statement issued by foreign ministers of Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC)’s member states and Britain ‘baseless and divisive’.

Egyptian diplomats said after PGCC meeting:

Arab states sought coordinating stances towards Iran, Turkey

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Egyptian diplomats said the purpose of the recent meeting of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) member states and Egypt was to unify approaches to relations of those states with Turkey and Iran.

Tehran cannot stand interference in nuclear, defense program

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) –  Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Iran does not tolerate any interference in its peaceful nuclear and defense program, reiterating that the trio islands are the permanent and inseparable part of Iran.

Riyadh seeks normal relations with Iran: Saudi FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said that Riyadh is willing to hold normal relations with Iran, suggesting that it would be better for PGCC member states to be present at the Vienna talks.

Khatibzadeh:

Neighbors are not place of contention with others for Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – In reaction to Biden's letter about Iran in a meeting with the Iraqi Prime Minister, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Iran has not made its neighboring countries a place of contention with others.

Iran important country for Manama: Bahraini FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Stating that Iran is a neighboring and important country, the Bahraini foreign minister stressed the need to talk to Iran to resolve disputes in the region.

Iran not to tolerate interference in nuclear, missile program

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Iran does not tolerate any interference in its nuclear, missile programs, as well as issues related to its military policies and deterrent defense.

PGCC insisting on participating in nuclear talks with Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – While accusing Iran, the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) persisted on the need for participation of member states of the Council in nuclear talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

PGCC urges 6 Arab states to meddle with Iran nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – In separate letters to FMs of six Araba countries, the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) Secretary-General Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf called for their interference with the ongoing Iran nuclear talks in Vienna.

Iran terms PGCC statement ‘unrealistic’

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iran has reacted to the final communique of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), saying the statement is an "unrealistic" result of Saudi pressure on other members of the council.

FM Zarif to host Qatari counterpart in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Today, the Qatari Foreign Minister will meet with his Iranian counterpart to discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments.

Iraq's connection to PGCC's power grid discussed

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of the PGCC and the Iraqi FM announced during a joint press conference in Baghdad that they have discussed connecting Baghdad to the Cooperation Council's electricity.

Zarif:

Iran welcomes Qatar’s call for inclusive regional dialogue

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif welcomed a call by his Qatari counterpart for negotiations between Tehran and Persian Gulf Arab states in order to patch up their differences.

Qatar calls for dialogue between Iran, PGCC countries

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The former Prime Minister of Qatar called for dialogue between the Arab countries on the Persian Gulf and Iran.

Egypt says it will open its airspace with Qatar

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Egypt will open its airspace with Qatar, but the implementation will be contingent on the fulfillment of Egyptian requirements.

Saudi Arabia opens land border with Qatar

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia has opened its land border with Qatar, and according to Kuwait’s foreign minister, is set to reopen its airspace and sea border.

Qatar invites countries in region to ‘coexist’ with Iran: FM

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs invited countries in the region to establish ‘coexistence’ with the Islamic Republic of Iran.