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China says JCPOA is 'irreplaceable' and sole way to resolve concerns

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – China has called the Iran nuclear deal “irreplaceable” and the sole way to resolve the concerns over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Russian official:

US pullout from Iran’s nuclear deal, main cause of regional tension

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – The Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council Andrey Kortunov said that US pullout from Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is the main cause of tension in the region.

Russian energy minister says tension in the Persian Gulf is not the fault of Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Tues. that Iran is not the cause of instability in the Persian Gulf and that sanctions against the country are 'unlawful.'

US-Iran tensions could 'jeopardize' Afghanistan: Pak FM

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – "I think starting another tension in that area with Iran, that borders Afghanistan, can also jeopardise a very delicate situation with Afghanistan", Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said.

Oman rejects reports on relaying US message to Iran on downing spy drone

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Oman has rejected reports that they relayed a message to Iran from US President Donald Trump, warning Iran of an impending US strike after Iran shot down a US spy drone over its territorial waters.

Iran can’t trust US to hold dialogues: envoy to Japan

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to Japan has reiterated Iran’s rejection of a so-called proposal by the United States for dialogue without preconditions, saying Tehran cannot trust Washington as the US officials frequently change stance in words and actions.

Falahatpisheh to John Bolton:

Persian Gulf is symbol of national identity of Iranians

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker has criticized the US national security advisor John Bolton for using ‘Arab Gulf’ instead of the ‘Persian Gulf’, stressing that “Persian Gulf is symbol of national identity of Iranians.”

Iran ‘openly embraces’ talks with Persian Gulf states: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said Monday that Tehran welcomes talks with Persian Gulf countries.

Kharrazi, UK diplomat discuss bilateral, intl. issues in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Foreign Policy Strategic Council Kamal Kharrazi and the visiting British Deputy Foreign Secretary for the Middle East Andrew Marrison met and held talks in Tehran.

Merkel urges 'political solution' to US-Iran tensions

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday that the world should work together for peaceful resolution of the dispute between the United States and Iran and warned against isolationism.

China calls for respecting Iran's legitimate demands; urges for tension de-escalation

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang has called for refraining from actions leading to further escalation in the Persian Gulf, calling on JCPOA parties to respect Iran's legitimate demands.

Malaysian PM:

US provoking Iran; miscalculations could lead to 'world war'

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – “I think as far as I can see, it is America, which is making all the provocation,” Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Saturday.

Russia will help Iran with oil if EU's payment channel not launched: Ryabkov

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said that his country will help Iran with its oil sales if the EU trade mechanism is not launched.

War against Iran to trigger ‘catastrophe’: Putin warns

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin says use of force against Iran would trigger a catastrophe in the region.

IRGC releases details of downing the intruding US drone

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – In a Thursday statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps disclosed details of the operation on shooting down an intruding US drone in southern Iranian airspace.

France sends top diplomat to Iran for talks to reduce tensions

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron’s top diplomatic adviser traveled to Iran on Wednesday to hold talks with local officials as part of European efforts to reduce tensions in the Persian Gulf region.

IRGC downs US espionage drone

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) shot down an intruding American espionage drone in the country’s southern coastal province of Hormozgan.

By: Yuram Abdullah Weiler

Pompeo’s plot: US stages Gulf of Tonkin revival in Gulf of Oman

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – “It is the assessment of the United States government that Iran is responsible for the attacks that occurred in the Gulf of Oman today,” said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

‘We’ll see what happens’ says Trump regarding Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump pointed to issues with Iran and said, “We’ll see what happens.”

America willing to talk to Iran: John Bolton

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – White House National Security Adviser John Bolton has claimed that the United States is willing to talk to Iranian leaders to ease the rising tensions.

Rouhani: 'Dialogue' the only solution to regional issues

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the only solution to settle differences in the region is to hold bilateral and multilateral dialogue.

Abe in joint press conference with Rouhani in Tehran:

Stability in ME important for economic prosperity all over world

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – In a joint press conference in Tehran Wed., the Japanese prime minister said his country will spare no efforts to create peace and stability in the world and the region.

Trump insults the Iranian nation, says there is always chance of war

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump insulted the Iranian people by calling them a ‘terrorist nation number one in the world’ while saying that there is always a chance of war with Iran.

US Pompeo retreats, offers talks with Iran with no preconditions

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the Trump administration is willing to talk with Iran 'with no preconditions,' but he says the United States will continue its campaign of pressure against the Islamic Republic.

Germany expresses concern over tensions in Middle-East

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – A German Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson announced on Monday that Berlin is concerned about possible tensions between Iran and the US.

FM Zarif:

Tensions created by US require Iran to consult with its partners

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Upon arrival in the Japanese capital Wed., the Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that aim of his tour around Asia is to consult with Asian partners after the US actions created tensions.

Iran calls on Pakistan, India for peaceful resolution of tensions

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in a phone conversation with Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Tehmina Janjua called for de-escalation and a peaceful resolution of the conflicts between India and Pakistan

By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

Israeli footprint in India-Pakistan saber-rattling

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Last Tuesday when Indian air force conducted pre-dawn ‘surgical strike’ in neighboring Pakistan, the relations between the two nuclear powers and regional giants touched a new low.