Regional Issues

Afghan Taliban, Pakistan agree to maintain ceasfire

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Afghanistan's Taliban ruling body and Pakistan have held fresh peace talks in Saudi Arabia and agreed to maintain a ceasefire, Western media said Wednesday.

Iran’s Takht-Ravanchi holds meeting with Tajik FM in Dushanbe

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for the Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi met and held talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin in Dushanbe on Tuesday.

Iran, Turkey FMs discuss mutual ties, regional, intl. issues

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan late on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional and international developments.

FMs stress Iran, Russia, China coordination at IAEA

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov conferred on bilateral and regional issues Wednesday, stressing coordination among Iran, Russia and China at the upcoming IAEA BoG meeting.

Dep. FM urges utilization of potentials in Iran, Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has emphasized the importance of leveraging regional potentials and capabilities on both sides of the Iran-Afghanistan border.

Larijani, Ammar Hakim discuss latest developments in region

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement (NWM) Seyed Ammar al-Hakim met and held talks with Chairman of Expediency Council (EC) Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani in Tehran on Sunday to discuss latest regional developments.

Tehran, Doha stress deepening friendly, brotherly ties: envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Qatar Ali Salehabadi has said that Tehran and Doha are resolved to strengthen bilateral cooperation to maintain stability.

Coop. essential to tackle reginal challenges: Velayati

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) –A senior advisor to the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that regional integration in Central Asia and strengthening common institutions are essential to address security and economic challenges.

Iran FM, Lebanese PM discuss ties, regional developments

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister held a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister in Beirut on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations between Tehran and Beirut and the developments in the West Asia region.

Report;

Trump considering more sanctions on Russia this week

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump is mulling new sanctions against Russia this week, a media outlet has reported.

Kharrazi:

Regional countries must resolve differences through dialogue

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Head of Tehran-based Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi says ​​​​​​the emerging multipolar world order requires regional countries to unite and resolve their contentious issues through dialogue.

Erdoğan, Trump discuss ties, regional, global issues in phone

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed regional, global issues and bilateral ties in a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Monday.

Dozens killed, injured in fresh US attacks on Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Dozens of people were killed and injured after the United States launched a fresh round of airstrikes on the Arab state's territory.

Iran, Azerbaijan FMs discuss bilateral ties, regional issues

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Azeri counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov late Wednesday.

Iran’s deputy FM meets senior UAE official Gargash for talks

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi met and held talks with Diplomatic Adviser to the Emirati President Anwar Gargash on Wednesday.

Foreign states must not meddle in regional issues: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that foreign countries must not interfere in the regional issues.

Iraq PMF chief, Iran security chief discuss regional issues

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The head of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) met and held talks with the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian.

Ahmadian, Turkey intel chief discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Director of Turkey's National Intelligence Organization met in Tehran with Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian and Minister of Intelligence Esmail Khatib and discussed regional issues.

FM Araghchi meets with Qatari counterpart in Doha

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held talks with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

Tajikistan a strategic partner for Iran, Pezeshkian says

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has described Tajikistan as one of Iran's strategic partners in the region, adding that the two countries have deep neighborly relations.

Iraqi govt spox calls Al-Sudani's visit to Tehran 'pivotal'

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iraqi Government Spokesperson Bassim Al-Awadi has described the Wednesday visit of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani to the Islamic Republic of Iran as important and pivotal.

Iranian FM Araghchi meets visiting Qatari official

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – In a meeting with a Qatari official on Wednesday, the Iranian Foreign Minister stressed the need to continue consultations on shared issues between the two nations.

Iran, UAE FMs discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed to discuss the latest developments in the region.

Iran working with regional countries on Syria: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – There are common concerns and interests among the countries of the region regarding Syria, and Iran is working on these commonalities with them, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

Iran urges for intensified efforts against terrorism in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned resurgence of terrorism in Syria and its spread in region will pose a serious threat to peace and security in region, urging efforts by key regional players to counter threat.

Iran, Turkey FMs discuss Syria, fight against terrorism

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan met and held talks in Ankara on Monday to discuss the latest developments in Syria and fight against terrorism.

Russian defense minister:

West aims to keep dominance by undermining regional stability

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – In a bid to preserve its global dominance, the West is attempting to undermine regional stability, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said.

Hamas Council Chief meets with Iran's FM Araghchi in Istanbul

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Head of the Council of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) Mohammad Ismail Darwish met and held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Istanbul on Saturday.

Iran's diplomacy pursue regional peace, stability: FM Spox.

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey following his talks with the region's countries.

Araghchi to visit Amman for talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Following his regional trips, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi will visit Jordan to meet and talk with the authorities.