Regional Issues
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Iran FM thanks Iraq for efforts to advance regional dialogue
TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – In a telephone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart, Iran's foreign minister thanked Baghdad's efforts and constructive role in the formation and promotion of regional talks which strengthen regional security.
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Qatar, France FMs discuss Iran nuclear deal
TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, who has traveled to Paris, held talks with the French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on Tuesday to discuss Iran nuclear deal or the JCPOA.
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FM spokesman reacts to US official's anti-Iran remarks
TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Iran foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani has responded to remarks by the National Security Council (NSC) Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House.
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Iran top security official:
Regional security strictly hinges on stability in S Caucasus
TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admira Ali Shamkhani said that stable security in region will not be achieved without stability in Caucasus region.
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Iranian center to host seminar on threats against coop. in ME
TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – An Iranian research center in cooperation with Tehran-based SBU university will host a conference virtually dubbed “New Transnational Threats Towards Regional Cooperation in the Middle East” on July 5.
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Al-Kadhimi, bin Salman review bilateral ties, regional issues
TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi discussed Baghdad-Riyadh relations and some regional issues with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday.
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Khatibzadeh:
EU Foreign Policy Chief Borrell to arrive in Iran tonight
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that High Representative of European Union for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell will arrive in Iran tonight for bilateral talks with Iranian officials.
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Amir-Abdollahian:
Iran firm on promoting regional coop., dialogue
TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is strongly in favor of promoting friendly ties and dialogue between neighboring countries for the benefit of the entire region.
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Hezbollah chief Nasrallah to deliver televised speech on Thu.
TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of Lebanese Hezbollh Resistance Movement Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is scheduled to deliver a televised speech on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in the region and Lebanon's, in particular.
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Iran consults with Saudis through third parties on dust storm
TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Department of Environment said that Saudi Arabia is the main origin of dust particles, adding that Tehran is consulting with Saudis to jointly tackle the air pollution from dust particles.
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Iran FM, CICA executive director hold meeting in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a meeting with Executive Director of the Secretariat of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measure in Asia (CICA) Kairat Sarybay in Tehran.
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Iran urges states to help Afghanistan form inclusive govt.
TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) called on regional countries to help Afghanistan establish an inclusive government in the country.
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Iran FM consults with regional counterparts on dust storms
TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian consulted and wrote letters with his counterparts in the region to discuss the origin of dust storms and the environmental crisis caused by the environmental phenomenon.
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Iranian, Syrian FMs stress strengthening bilateral coop.
TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in his telephone conversation with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad on Tuesday emphasized the need for strengthening mutual cooperation.
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Tehran to host ECO officials for bilateral talks
TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The Deputy Foreign Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)’s member states will meet in Tehran on Monday and Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties and explore avenues for further broadening of regional cooperation.
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Iran, Qatar able to tackle challenges in region: Raeisi
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that the two countries of Iran and Qatar enjoy high capabilities and capacities that can tackle challenges in the region.
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FM Amir-Abdollahian:
Iran explicitly condemns war anywhere in world
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Upon his arrival in the Russian capital of Moscow, the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran explicitly condemns war in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Yemen and anywhere else in the world.
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Iran, Russia discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali met and held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin's Special Envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov in Moscow on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties and latest regional developments.
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Iran, Qatar FMs confer on regional issues, bilateral ties
TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a phone talk with his Qatari counterpart on Wednesday afternoon.
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Prof. Entessar:
Iran-Qatar coop can spill over to regional cooperative scheme
TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Stating that the Raeisi administration has taken proper steps to improve Iran's relations with its neighbors, Prof. Entessar said that Iran-Qatar effective cooperation can certainly spill over to regional cooperative schemes.
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In phone talk with Iran FM:
'Ibrahim Taha' welcomes reopening of Iran Rep. Office in OIC
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hussein Ibrahim Taha welcomed reopening of Iran’s Representative Office in the Organization.
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FM stresses Iran's seriousness in talks to reach good deal
TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed the Iranian government's goodwill and seriousness to reach a good agreement in the ongoing Vienna talks.
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FM Amir-Abdollahian:
Iran committed to political solutions to regional problems
TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister has said that Iran is committed to political solutions and dialogue to solve problems in bilateral relations and regional problems.
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Iran FM:
Increase in number of Afghan refugees US aggression product
TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Submitting 4 proposals to the OIC meeting in support of the Afghan people, the Iranian Foreign Minister said the increase in the number of Afghan refugees and immigrants is the product of the US aggression and occupation.
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Nasrallah:
New Iranian oil vessel to reach Syria in upcoming few days
TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Addressing a televised speech on Friday night, Hezbollah Secretary-General Seyed Hassan Nasrallah announced that a new Iranian oil vessel will reach Syria in the upcoming few days.
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Khatibzadeh:
Iran not to attend mechanisms with US presence on Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not participate in any mechanism that the United States and extra-regional countries partake in it unilaterally.
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Fmr. Lebanese FM:
Samir Geagea on mission to destroy Lebanon
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – In an interview with MNA, former Lebanese FM Adnan Mansour said Samir Geagea is on a mission to destroy Lebanon and does not wish peace for the country.
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Iran backing regional peace, security: Ghalibaf
TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Condemning any actions that violate security throughout the region, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Iran backs peace and security in the region.
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Amir-Abdollahian:
Iran to return to Vienna talks but not to waste its time
TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister said that Iran will return to the Vienna talks on reviving the JCPOA but will not waste its time in negotiations.
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Iran deputy FM to go to Turkey as next leg of regional tour
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani will visit Ankara, Turkey as part of a regional tour he recently started to meet with Turkish officials.