UN Security Council holds Iran to account for Houthi attacks
The last United Nations (UN) Security Council for 2024 warned Iran about any further escalation by Tehran's allied armed group in Yemen, the Houthis.
Former diplomat urges Iran to appoint envoy to mend ties with US
A former Iranian diplomat has suggested that Tehran appoint a special representative to engage with the Trump administration and work toward resolving disputes with Washington.
Saturday, 01/04/2025 Lebanon releases Iranian diplomat's cash after airport seizure
Following reports of an Iranian diplomat refusing to have his bag searched at Beirut Airport, Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry announced later that the funds in his possession were intended for embassy expenses and were eventually cleared for entry.
Friday, 01/03/2025 Iran tells Italy it seeks prisoner swap for jailed Italian journalist
Tehran made clear to Rome that the freedom of an Italian reporter detained in Iran depends on Italy's release of an Iranian arrested at Washington's behest, a source familiar with discussions between the journalist's family and the Italian government told Iran International.
Friday, 01/03/2025 Former Iranian MP says Iran not a priority for Trump
Former lawmaker Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh dismissed Tehran’s attempts to signal readiness for talks with the incoming US administration, arguing that Iran is not a top priority for Donald Trump.
Friday, 01/03/2025 Some Iranian politicians push for talks with Trump administration
Some Reformist politicians in Iran are urging direct talks with Donald Trump to help resolve the country's serious economic crisis. However, others prefer indirect talks, highlighting hesitations among establishment figures.
Wednesday, 01/01/2025 Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, whose presidency lasted only four years due to his inability to resolve the Iran hostage crisis, died at the age of 100 on Sunday.
Sunday, 12/29/2024 Russian delegation in Iran to meet President Pezeshkian
A Russian delegation arrived in Tehran on Monday for a visit that includes a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as the allies prepare to sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
Monday, 12/23/2024 Iranian president visits Egypt in rare diplomatic outreach
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has traveled to Egypt to attend an economic summit in a rare visit that may signal thawing relations between the Islamic Republic and the Arab world's most populous nation.
Wednesday, 12/18/2024 Musk-Iranian meeting was a terrible idea, Trump's ex-Iran envoy says
A reported meeting between multi-billionaire Donald Trump confidant Elon Musk and Iranian diplomats in New York would have been highly ill-advised due to the likely superior preparation by the Iranian side, Trump's ex-Iran envoy said.
Thursday, 12/12/2024 Iran hopes to build ties in bid to retain influence in Syria
With the fall of the Assad government threatening Iran's key strategic foothold in the Levant, Tehran signals an interest in forging ties with Syria's new power holders, according to an Iranian official.
Monday, 12/09/2024 Iran and Qatar forge unlikely bond over shared interests
The relationship between Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Iran is one driven by mutual interests over ideological alignment, helping both to fulfil regional and international objectives.
Sunday, 12/08/2024 Maximum pressure on Iran will return, Trump's adviser says
US president-elect Donald Trump will revive his maximum pressure strategy in dealing with Iran, his freshly appointed senior adviser on the Middle East Massad Boulos said, in the clearest indication yet the incoming administration would enforce Iran's isolation.
Wednesday, 12/04/2024 Iran says determined to boost ties with Russia, China to counter US
Iran's president says the country seeks greater cooperation with Beijing and Moscow to confront what he called Washington's unilateralism, just a few weeks before Donald Trump restores his so-called maximum pressure policy aimed at isolating Iran.
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