President at the end of branch heads’ meeting:

3 branches heads discuss domestic, regional economic, political issues

Tehran (ISNA) - Stating that the heads of the three branches discussed major political and economic issues at domestic and regional levels, Iranian President said, “Regarding economy, we had set a framework in the past weeks, covering budget as well”.

Iran hails parliamentary elections in Armenia

Tehran (ISNA) - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi has hailed the recent parliamentary elections held in Armenia as part of the trend towards democratic changes in the neighbouring country.

Iran-Azerbaijan border is border of friendship: Ilham Aliyev

Tehran (ISNA) - The Iran-Azerbaijan border is the border of friendship, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday.

Iran, EU hold 4th round of talks on Yemen

Tehran (ISNA) – The 4th round of talks between Iran and the European Union on the latest development in Yemen was held in Brussels.

Iran-Pakistan joint border meeting begins in Zahedan

Tehran (ISNA) - The 22nd Iran-Pakistan joint border meeting began in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan provincial capital of Zahedan on Monday with the attendance of Iranian and Pakistani delegations.

Iran supports UN’s mission to resolve Yemen crisis

Tehran (ISNA) - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran clearly and totally supports the United Nations’ mission to pursue a political solution to the ongoing crisis in Yemen.

President in a meeting with Afghan parliament speaker:

Iran-Afghanistan economic ties need major transformation

Tehran (ISNA) – Iranian President described economic relations between Iran and Afghanistan as requiring a major transformation and stressed that Tehran is ready to cooperate with Kabul in economic fields.

President in a meeting with Russian parliament speaker:

Iran-Russia regional cooperation should continue until desired point

Tehran (ISNA) – Iranian President described relations and cooperation between Iran and Russia friendly and said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to take advantage of all potentials for development of relations with Russia”.

2nd conference on fighting terrorism kicks off in Tehran

Tehran (ISNA) - The Second Conference of the Parliament Speakers of Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, China and Russia on combatting terrorism began Saturday morning with Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani taking part.

Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia and Iran agree to set up joint IT venture

Tehran (ISNA) - Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia and Iran will establish a joint venture on information technologies.

‘Iran has no plan to have missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads’‎

Tehran (ISNA) - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the “groundless” concerns raised by certain Western countries about Iran’s missile program, saying the country has no plan to have missiles that are capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

Iran, china banking ties to be developed

Tehran (ISNA) - Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Abdolnaser Hemmati discussed banking and financial relations between Iran and china and the means of improving the ties, during a meeting with Chinese ambassador to Tehran.

Iran reacts to Qatar’s withdrawal from OPEC

Tehran (ISNA) – In a reaction to the news about Qatar’s withdrawal from OPEC, Iranian ambassador to UK, Hamid Baeidinejad said, “Qatar’s surprise decision made as a result of prolonged economic and travel blockade imposed against Qatar by Saudi Arabia and its neighbors”.

Venezuela stresses on continuing strategic cooperation with Iran

Tehran (ISNA) – Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in a meeting with Iranian President’s special envoy stressed on consolidating relations with Tehran, announcing that Caracas will continue strategic cooperation and alliance with Iran.

Tehran to host second conference on fighting terrorism

Tehran (ISNA) – The second conference of Parliament Speakers from Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, China and Russia on countering terrorism and consolidation inter-regional ties will be held in Tehran.

There are no wrinkles in Armenia-Iran relations: Pashinyan

Tehran (ISNA) - Relations between Armenia and Iran have always been at a high level, and it is necessary to do everything for these relations to remain so, Armenia's acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during the election campaign of My Step alliance in Kapan town.

Iran hails oil-for-goods deal with South Korea

Tehran (ISNA) - Iran said Saturday it had finalized a deal with South Korea to trade oil for goods, skirting renewed US sanctions.