Regional Issues
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Dispute Resolution Mechanism not to help ease any tension: Chinese official
TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Referring to the dispute resolution mechanism, China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said, “We don't believe it will help solve any problem or ease any tensions.”
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Iran, Russia discuss regional development
TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali met and held talks with Vice Chairman of the Federation Council Il'yas Umakhanov in Moscow on the latest regional developments.
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Activities of Resistance Front to continue till ousting US from region: Rezaei
TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Expediency Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei noted that activities of the Resistance Front would continue until US forces are expelled from the region.
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Military conflict with Iran would impact entire world: Japan’s Abe
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has warned that military confrontation with Iran will impact global peace and stability.
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Larijani meets with Syrian PM
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani held a meeting with Syrian PM Imad Khamis on Monday in Tehran.
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Shamkhani, Syrian PM hold meeting in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani met Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis on Monday.
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Iran, Pakistan FMs discuss regional developments
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with his Pakistani counterpart, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Monday in Tehran.
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Pakistan Foreign Ministry releases statement on Qureshi's Iran visit
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Tehran welcomes Islamabad's efforts for regional peace, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement while referring to FM Qureshi's meetings with senior Iranian officials in Tehran.
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Iran welcomes Pakistan's efforts for promoting peace in region: Rouhani
TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani in a meeting with Pakistani FM said Iran fully welcomes Pakistan's efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.
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All must condemn US crimes, killings in region: Rouhani
TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Speaking to Swedish PM over phone, Iranian President Rouhani stressed the need for everyone to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other countries, calling on all to work for stability and security in the region.
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Leader, Emir of Qatar discuss regional issues
TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – In a meeting in Tehran on Sunday evening, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei discussed regional issues and mutual cooperation.
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Iran, Pakistan discuss regional developments
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Islamabad Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini met and held talks with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on the latest regional developments.
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Iran, Kuwait review regional issues
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Irani met and held talks with Kuwait's deputy foreign minister Khaled al-Jarallah on Thursday on the latest regional developments.
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Iran, Russia discuss regional development
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali met and held talks with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Mikhail Bogdanov on the latest regional issues.
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FM Zarif holds phone talks with Turkish, Austrian, Malaysian counterparts
TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – In separate phone conversations on Wednesday, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed the last regional issues with his Turkish, Austrian, and Malaysian counterparts.
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Navy admiral urges enemies to quit region
TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri urged the enemies to leave the region since Iran is to take a hard revenge for martyrdom of Lt. Gen. Soleimani.
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Iran taking steps to ensure regional security: Omani FM
TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of Oman Yusuf bin Alawi said he is sure that Iran is taking steps to provide the region with security and stability
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US has no right to be part of HOPE initiative: Deputy FM
TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted that the United States has no right to join the Iran-proposed Hormuz Peace Endeavor.
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General Soleimani was a brilliant strategist: Entessar
TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from the University of South Alabama, lauded the capabilities and services of General Soleimani.
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Trump vows sanctions on Iraq after parl. vote to expel US troops
TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has vowed to introduce sanctions on Iraq after the parliament voted for a resolution requiring the government to order the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.
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E3 reacts to Iran's final JCPOA step
TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The European signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) have reacted to Iran's move in taking the fifth and last step in reducing commitments to the agreement.
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‘We should stand against US’ aggression, interference’: Rouhani
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pointed to the importance of resisting against US policies in the region in a phone conversation with Iraqi President Bahram Salih on Sunday.
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Foreign forces’ presence causing instability, insecurity in region: Zarif
TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Foreign Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met and held talks on regional issues on Saturday in Tehran.
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Netanyahu quits ministerial positions due to corruption charges
TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Israeli regime's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced shortly before midnight on Wednesday that he was quitting his cabinet posts, because of his criminal indictments.
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Germany turns blind eye to US illegal interventions in West Asia: FM spox
TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said that the German accusation against Iran and the continuation of such positions cast serious doubt on Berlin's claim to play an effective role in the path of peace and stability.
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Saudi Arabia has no option but to normalize ties with Iran: Amir-Abdollahian
TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament speaker's special adviser on international affairs voiced his belief that Saudi Arabia has no other choice than returning to normal relations with Iran.
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By: Shahab Ghayoumi
Tehran hosts Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – The second session of Regional Security Dialogue with a focus on Afghanistan kicked off in Tehran on Wednesday with the participation of high-ranking security officials from Iran, Russia, China, India, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
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Japan reiterates tension-defusing efforts ahead of Rouhani's visit
TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has released a statement ahead of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's Tokyo visit, stressing diplomatic efforts for easing tensions in the Middle East.
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Russian security chief to attend Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan in Tehran
TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev is due to pay a visit to Iran on December 18 to attend the second session of Regional Security Dialogue with a focus on Afghanistan.
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Tehran to host Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – The second session of Regional Security Dialogue with a focus on Afghanistan will be held in Tehran on Wednesday with the participation of high-ranking security officials from seven countries.