Tunisia

Iran’s amb. delivers Araghchi’s message to Tunisian FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Tunis has delivered an official invitation letter from Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to his Tunisian counterpart, Mohamed Ali-Nafti.

Tunisians escalate protests against president Saied

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Thousands of Tunisians marched in the capital on Saturday in a protest against “injustice and repression”, accusing President Kais Saied of cementing one-man rule by using the judiciary and police.

Pro-Palestinian activists to launch new mission toward Gaza

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Pro-Palestinian activists are preparing to launch a new “Sumud Fleet,” organizing both land and maritime convoys aimed at reaching the Gaza Strip in a renewed effort to break the blockade and deliver support to Palestinians.

Tunisians protest attacks on Gaza aid flotilla

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – On Wednesday, Tunisian citizens held a demonstration to protest the targeting of the global “Sumud” flotilla aiming to break the blockade of Gaza.

‘Sumud’ aid Flotilla conveys messages of persistence to world

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Gaza-bound ‘Sumud” aid flotilla has conveyed the messages of the persistence and resistance to the world.

Iran edges Tunisia at 2025 Volleyball World Championship

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iran beat Tunisia 3-1 (23–25, 25–20, 25–23, 25–16) at the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.

Araghchi:

Tunisia enjoys special position in Iran's foreign policy

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian top diplomat says Tunisia enjoys a high and special position in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran, Tunisia hold extensive talks on bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian and Tunisian foreign ministers have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and finalize preparations for the upcoming Tunisia-Iran Joint Committee session.

Iran, Tunisia poised to expand bilateral relations

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iran and Tunisia emphasized the necessity of collective action by regional countries to counter the warmongering policies of the Zionist regime, while expressing readiness to expand their bilateral relations in various fields.

Iranian FM meets with Tunisian president in Tunis

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi was received for a meeting by the Tunisian President Kais Saied in Tunis on Wednesday.

Iran’s top diplomat Araghchi arrives in Tunisia for talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Tunisia on Wednesday to hold talks with the high-ranking officials of the African country.

Spox.:

FM to meet IAEA chief, President el-Sisi in Tunisia, Egypt

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Araghchi will visit Tunisia and Egypt to continue Tehran’s regional dialogue, strengthen bilateral relations, and discuss regional and international developments, the ministry's spokesman says.

Iran advocates for unified voice in condemning Israel crimes

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need to enhance unity among the Islamic Ummah and support the Palestinian cause.

Iran, Tunisia calls for preventing displacement of Gazans

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian and Tunisian diplomats called for serious efforts by all Islamic countries to prevent the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.

Iran urges collective action against plot to relocate Gazans

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Iran Foreign Minister condemned the plan for the forced relocation of people from Gaza as part of a colonial plot to erase Palestine, calling for collective and decisive action by the world to thwart this dangerous conspiracy.

2 killed, 4 wounded in truck-car collision in SW Tunisia

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Two people were killed and four others wounded in a collision between a car and a truck in Tunisia's southwestern Gafsa province, the state-run Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) reported on Thursday.

Death toll from boat sinking in Tunisia rises to 16

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The death toll from the sinking of a boat carrying undocumented immigrants off the coast of Djerba Island in southeastern Tunisia has risen to 16, local media reported.

Iran envoy conveys Araghchi's message to Tunisian FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran conveyed Foreign Minister Araghchi's message to the Tunisian top diplomat.

Tehran ready to launch direct airline between Iran, Tunisia

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to Tunisia said that the country has expressed its readiness to launch a direct airline between the two countries.

Tunisian pres. shuffles cabinet ahead of pres. vote in Oct.

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Tunisian President Kais Saied announced on Sunday a broad cabinet reshuffle of 19 ministers that included those for defense, foreign affairs, and the economy, ahead of a presidential election on Oct. 6.

Iran thrash Tunisia at FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World C'ship

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Iran eased past Tunisia 3-0 (25-13, 25-12, 25-16) at the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship on Sunday.

Tunisia’s President Saied sacks prime minister

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Tunisian President Kais Saied has sacked Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani and replaced him with the social affairs minister.

UN probing reported mass grave on Libya-Tunisia border

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The UN human rights chief said on Tuesday that his office was following up on reports of a mass grave in the desert along the Libya-Tunisia border after the bodies of at least 65 migrants were found earlier this year.

Tunisia handball team downs Iran at 2024 President’s Cup

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iran's women's youth handball team was defeated by Tunisia in Group I of the 2024 President’s Cup, held in North Macedonia.

Tunisia announces visa-free policy for Iranian citizens

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Tunisia on Friday allowed visa-free entry of Iranian tourists, effective from June 15.

Leader receives dignitaries visiting Tehran for funeral

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei received the heads of states and other foreign dignitaries who took part in the funeral of late President Ebrahim Raeisi and Amir-Abdollahian in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran FM reviews ways to bolster ties with Tunisia

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a meeting with the regional director and in-charge of ceremonies of the Tunisian Foreign Ministry, has discussed ways to enhance relations between Tehran and Tunis.