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PM welcomes KSA peace initiative with Iran

Posted on April 28, 2021 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD, : Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday welcomed Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s initiative for peace with Iran and expressed the confidence that it would strengthen the Muslim Ummah. On his twitter handle, the prime minister posted “We welcome the KSA initiative for peace with Iran. […]

Pakistan, Iran agree to strengthen parliamentary ties

Posted on April 21, 2021 by News Desk

TEHRAN (Iran), : Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Chairman Pakistan-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group Ahmad Amirabadi Farahani on Wednesday emphasized the need for mobilizing the parliamentary friendship groups of their countries. Foreign Minister Qureshi in a meeting with the Chairman Pak-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group here […]

Iran says dialogue with Saudi in interest of both sides

Posted on April 19, 2021 by News Desk

Iran said Monday that dialogue with Saudi Arabia serves the interest of both countries and the region, indirectly confirming reports of recent talks between the two rivals hosted by Iraq. Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzade, addressing a weekly presser in Tehran, said he had come […]

Iran, Saudi Arabia reportedly in direct talks to mend frayed ties

Posted on April 18, 2021 by News Desk

Riyadh broke off diplomatic relations with Tehran in 2016 after its diplomatic facilities were attacked by Iranians protesting against the execution of a famous Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia. Senior Saudi and Iranian officials are in direct talks to resuscitate relations between Riyadh and Tehran, […]

No talks with US during Vienna meeting: Iran

Posted on April 5, 2021 by News Desk

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sayed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday ruled out any direct or indirect talks with the US one day before heading to Vienna for much-anticipated talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. Araghchi told reporters that there is only “one step”, which is […]

US to weigh sanctions after Iran, China ink $400b deal

Posted on March 30, 2021 by News Desk

The US said on Monday it will evaluate a just signed $400 billion investment deal China struck with Iran over the weekend to see whether it will trigger sanctions under American law. “We of course will take a look and ensure that any sanctions that need […]

US says Iran has not formally responded to talks offer

Posted on February 23, 2021 by News Desk

Iran has yet to formally respond to an offer of talks the US made last week to resume negotiations aimed at returning the Islamic Republic to full compliance with its 2015 nuclear deal, the State Department said Monday. The Biden administration is “not measuring” progress with […]

IAEA, Iran work out ‘temporary solution’ amid impasse

Posted on February 22, 2021 by News Desk

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi held wide-ranging talks Sunday with Iranian officials in Tehran, including the head of Iran’s nuclear agency, Ali Akbar Salehi. The talks centered around Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and recent measures taken by Tehran to scale […]

Iran says no direct talks with US on detained citizens

Posted on February 22, 2021 by News Desk

Iran dismissed remarks on Sunday by US President Joe Biden’s national security advisor, who said direct talks had begun with Tehran over the release of detained American citizens. Saeed Khatibzadeh, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, said there is no direct communication with the US […]

Iran says armed forces member involved in nuclear scientist’s murder

Posted on February 10, 2021 by News Desk

Tehran – A member of the armed forces is suspected of involvement in last November’s assassination near Tehran of Iran’s top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the country’s intelligence minister said Monday. “The person who carried out the first preparations for the assassination was a member of […]

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