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Iran welcomes Pakistan’s efforts to ease tensions in region: Former diplomat

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Former Deputy Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Rahimpour said that Iran welcomes Pakistan’s efforts to reduce tensions in the region.

Settling differences through dialogue always possible: Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that Iran does not reject efforts of those countries who seek to de-escalate tensions, noting that the option of dialogue is always on the table from the Iranian side.

5 reasons why Saudi oil attacks won’t lead to war with Iran: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – According to the report published in the National Interest, Iran’s objective isn’t to bait the United States into a war. Rather, it is to play a careful game of chess.

Pakistan expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia but urges caution

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – According to Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Pakistan has expressed 'solidarity' with Saudi Arabia but has also urged Riyadh not to rush into decisions that could threaten the region’s peace and stability.

German FM warns against escalation of tension around Iran nuclear case

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has warned against any escalation of the nuclear dispute as Iran takes third step of reducing commitments to JCPOA in the face of EU's failure to live up to its own commitments.

Japan, France coop. to reduce tension between Iran, US

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Senior officials of foreign ministries of Japan and France agreed to continue their diplomatic efforts for reducing tensions between Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.

By: Farid Haeri

Solution to providing sustainable security in Persian Gulf: transition from coalition logic

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The security of the Persian Gulf region is provided in sustainable form only when solutions to the logic of play with zero algebraic output are put aside.

French official to AP:

France invites Iran to G-7 to ease tensions

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – A senior French official says France invited Iran’s foreign minister to the venue of the G-7 summit to try to ease tensions over its nuclear program, according to AP.

Iran has different scenarios for different threats: top cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – A senior Iranian Army commander said that the country has designed various scenarios to confront different threats posed against the country.

Iran warns Israeli regime over illegal presence in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iran has reacted to the Zionist regime’s announcement that it would join the US’ so-called maritime coalition in the Persian Gulf, warning that Washington and Tel Aviv will be responsible for the consequences of such decision.

Pakistani PM warns of any possible military measure against Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan warned that any mistake or military act against Iran will turn into a quagmire for those involved.

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.