Regional Issues
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Al-Sadiqoun spox to MNA:
US intelligence behind assassinations in Basra
TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Spokesman of Al-Sadiqoun Bloc in Iraq, Mahmoud al-Rabiee, has talked to MNA about the US scenario for creating unrest in the south of Iraq with the aim of achieving its political goals.
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West utterly clueless about Lebanon
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Contrary to West's schemes, the resignation of government and even statelessness are nothing new to Lebanon, and the Lebanese will once again come out victorious in the face of all hardship.
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UAE, US confer on Iran, regional affairs
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Emirati Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted the US Senior Director for Persian Gulf Affairs Miguel A. Correa for talks on Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Yemen.
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Iran determined to expand ties with Turkey in all fields
TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Referring to two countries’ good relations in various fields, the Iranian President said that "The Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to develop friendly and brotherly relations and cooperation with Turkey in all fields."
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Moscow-based political analyst to MNA:
US policy failed due to Iran’s ideology, resistance economy
TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Moscow-based political analyst Andrew Koribko believes that the US maximum pressure policy has failed due to the "ideological cohesion of the Iranian people" and their "resistance economy."
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US left with no option but to withdraw from Iraq
TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – The intensification of anti-American attacks in various parts of Iraq has left American terrorists with no other option than to pull out from Iraq.
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Iran ready for dialogue with all regional countries: Mousavi
TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman stressed that Iran is always ready for dialogue with all regional countries, saying that there is no solution other than negotiations for settlement of misunderstandings and disputes.
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Iraq serious about implementing agreements with Iran: Zarif
TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed satisfaction with the results of his talks with the Iraqi officials, saying that Baghdad is serious about implementing agreements with Tehran.
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FM Zarif, Iraqi President discuss regional, intl. issues
TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Iraqi President Barham Salih hold a meeting in Iraq's capital on Sunday.
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Iran's Zarif, Iraq's Al-Kadhimi hold meeting in Baghdad
TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in Baghdad.
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FM Zarif:
Iran, Iraq to discuss US crime, Gen. Soleimani assassination
TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that he is to discuss with Iraqi officials regional issues, the US crimes in the region, the martyrdom of Lt. Gen. Soleimani and his companions.
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Iranian, Kuwaiti FMs hold talks on bilateral ties
TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with His Kuwaiti couterpart Ahmad Nasser Al Mohammad Al Sabah via videoconference.
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Iran, Russia discuss latest regional developments
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow met and held talks with Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Special Presidential Presentative on the Middle East on the latest regional developments.
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One year on:
Messages of US spy drone shoot-down, Will US learn lessons?
TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – One year has passed since a pivotal point in the history of Iran-US tensions – the day when the White House opened its eyes towards the truth of Iran's defense power.
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FM Zarif departs for Russia after discussing regional developments with Turkey
TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has left Istanbul for Moscow on Tuesday morning.
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Iranian, Turkish FMs hold meeting on regional developments
TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with his Turkish counterparts on the regional developments and bilateral relations.
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Araghchi stress need to continue consultations with Japan for further coop.
TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – In a video conference with a senior Japanese official, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed the need to continue consultations and cooperation between two countries.
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Headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on June 11
TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Thursday, June 11.
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Iran, Pakistan discuss latest regional developments
TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf held a phone talk with the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on the expansion of bilateral cooperation.
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MBC’s insolence toward ‘Martyr of Resistance’, a reprisal in Saudi leaders’ style
TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The Saudi-owned MBC channel has insulted the symbol of Resistance in Iraq, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, with the aim of inciting sedition in that country and provoking the public opinion against the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMU), commonly known by the Arabic name Hashd al-Sha'abi.
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Rouhani in phone call with Iraqi President:
Political stability in Iraq important for region
TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Iraqi President Barham Salih held a phone talk on Monday on the development and strengthening of Tehran-Baghdad relations.
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Iran, Kuwait review regional issues, coronaravirus outbreak
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Irani met and held talks with the Kuwaiti Deputy FM Khalid Al-Jarallah on Sunday.
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Iranian, Syrian FMs hold meeting in Damascus
TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Al-Moalem held a meeting in Damascus on Monday afternoon.
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Most Americans do favor less US involvement in wars in Middle East: Paul Pillar
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Professor Paul Pillar, who was a CIA intelligence analyst for 28 years, tells that there is any inconsistency between what the American public wants in general regarding a US military withdrawal from the Middle East and how specific problems and perceived threats in that region play politically.
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Iraq’s PM-designate vows to prepare free, fair elections within a year
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Adnan al-Zurfi, who has been designated by President Barham Salih as Iraq’s prime minister, says his top priority is to set the stage for the holding of free and untainted parliamentary elections within a year from forming the next government.
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Larijani discusses COVID-19, regional developments with Kuwaiti, Omani counterparts
TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani held separate phone conversations on Tuesday with his counterparts from Kuwait and Oman to confer on regional developments as well as the new coronavirus outbreak.
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Global coop. imperative to counter coronavirus outbreak: Zarif
TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Referring to the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran and worldwide, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that global and regional cooperation is imperative to fight against the deadly virus.
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Iran, Kuwait confer on regional issues, coronaravirus outbreak
TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – In a Tuesday meeting, Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Irani and the Kuwaiti Deputy FM Khalid Al-Jarallah discussed mutual ties and regional issues as well as outbreak of coronavirus.
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Iran has always tried to spread peace, security in region: Vaezi
TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi said that Islamic Republic of Iran has always strived for spread of peace and security in the region.
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Russian troops stationed in Syria on legal basis: Kremlin spox
TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Russia has a legitimate, internationally recognized right to station troops in Syria, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.