Middle East

Middle East to be shaped by people's will, not Netanyahu's desires: Iranian ambassador

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's ambassador to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadeq stated that the new Middle East will be established based on the will of the region's people rather than the aspirations of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Iran, China insist Middle East 'not a battleground' for outsiders

Tehran, IRNA - The foreign ministers of Iran and China have stressed that the Middle East should not be a battleground to serve the interests of major powers and that the future of regional countries must be determined by their people.

Iranian, Chinese FMs hold talks in Beijing

Tehran, IRNA - Foreign ministers of Iran and China have held a meeting in the Chinese capital on issues of mutual interest.

Over 2,500 armed group members killed amid tensions in Syria: Report

Tehran, IRNA - The Syrian army has announced that 2,500 members of armed groups have been killed in recent operations, media outlets have reported.

UN coordinator in Iran calls for end to ‘cycle of violence’ in Mideast

Tehran, Iran — The United Nations resident coordinator in Iran has stressed the urgent need to halt the ongoing cycle of violence in the Middle East.

Recognition of Lebanon’s sovereignty key to just resolution of crisis: Iran’s UN envoy

New York, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations has said that a just resolution to the crisis in the Middle East requires the recognition of Lebanon's sovereignty and independence, the end of Israel's illegal occupation, and aggression, and respect for international law and the UN Charter.

Russia calls on Israel, US to establish ceasefire in Gaza

New York, IRNA - Russia's ambassador and representative to the United Nations had called on Israel and the United States to establish an immediate ceasefire in Gaza followed by face-to-face negotiations.

Russian FM to chair UNSC debate on Middle East

Tehran, IRNA- Russia that holds the rotating presidency of the 15-member United Nations Security Council for July has announced that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will chair several meetings at the Council this month, including the one on the Middle East.

Iran disrupts US plans for West Asia: US magazine

Tehran, IRNA – Leading US magazine Foreign Affairs has argued that the power vacuum in West Asia and the US's incapability to manage the situation in the important region are concurrent with Iran’s success in disrupting Washington’s policies there.

Iran responsible for 24% of medicine research output in Middle East: Official

Semnan, IRNA - A senior Iranian health ministry official says the country is responsible for 24% of medicine research output in the Middle East region.

Ayatollah Khamenei turning Iran into “dominant power” in Mideast: US magazine

Tehran, IRNA- Referring to the growing cooperation between Iran, China, and Russia, coupled with the waning power of the United States, the US-based Foreign Affairs magazine has predicted that Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is on course to transform Iran into the “dominant power” in the Middle East.

By Dr. Mohammad Reza Hasani Ahanagar*

Why is world’s largest terrorist organization angry at the IRGC?

Tehran, IRNA - Changing the meaning of key phrases is one of the most important characteristics of imperialist powers, from freedom and democracy to human rights and terrorism. America has a detailed and heavy record in this regard. The US has followed this strategy more hurriedly since World War II and greatly intensified it after the September 11 attacks.

Middle East’s largest atmospheric distillation refinery operating in Iran

Tehran, IRNA – The largest crude atmospheric distillation refinery in the Middle East continues to operate at Abadan Refinery in Iran.

Respect for Iran key to Arab, African drive to boost trade with China

Tehran, IRNA – A summit of Arab and African leaders with Chinese President Xi Jinping that took place recently in the Saudi capital Riyadh came as both Xi and other officials attending the summit highlighted the need for regional security as a precondition for boosting trade, especially under China’s massive Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

US most warmongering state in world

Tehran, IRNA - The United States spent 230 years out of 246 years since its establishment in direct and proxy wars out of its territory, and the current clashes in the West Asia region have their roots in the White House's warmongering policy and their politician's persistence on selling US-made arms.

Biden’s ME tour; Crisis solving or crisis making?

New York, IRNA – The United States President Joe Biden is going to take a Middle East tour while Washington’s anti-Russian policies have waged war in Europe and he is about to create another crisis.

US seeks to create ME army against Russia, China & Iran: Expert

Tehran, IRNA – An Iranian expert said that United States President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East is aimed at creating a regional army against Russia, China, and Iran.

Terrorism, foreign invasion biggest threats against women in ME: Iran

Tehran, IRNA - Iran’s Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Zahra Ershadi said that terrorism and foreign invasion and occupation constitute the main threats against women in the Middle East.

Analyst: Any regional security mechanism would fail without Iran

Tehran, IRNA – On March 27, the foreign ministers of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco took part in a meeting hosted by Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid at a resort in the occupied Naqab (Negev) region with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken also in attendance.

Official: Iran, world's 10th top steel producer

Tehran, IRNA – Iran ranks 10th in the world in terms of producing steel and has 62% share of steel manufacturing in the Middle East, an official said here on Tuesday.

US needs Iran deal for focusing on East Asia: John Hopkins Prof.

New York, IRNA – The dean of the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies said the US needs an agreement on nuclear issue which will in turn help create a minimum stability in the Middle East in order to reduce tension in the region and find opportunity to focus on the East Asia region.

Iran's statement on situation in Mideast, Palestine at UNSC

New York, IRNA - Zahra Ershadi, Ambassador and Chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, has issued a statement on “The Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestinian Question.”

No new trend in key ME states ties, says expert

New York, IRNA – Georgetown University Professor Shireen Hunter believes no new trend is discernable in the relationship between key Middle East countries, as the region is more intended towards gaps than towards coalitions.

Widespread talks, diplomacy precondition for regional inclusive security

Tehran, April 20, IRNA- Due to huge oil and gas resources and geographical-geostrategic location, the Middle East can be considered the most international region in the world.

Iran's Chabahar port highway connecting regional countries: Indian envoy

Tehran, March 8, IRNA - Indian ambassador to Iran Gaddam Dharmendra said on Monday that Chabahar port to will be connecting the highways of the countries in the region to the east and west of the Caspian Sea through the north-south corridor with Iran-India cooperation.

Iranian companies ready to enter Halal marketing

Tehran, Dec 26, IRNA – Deputy Head of National Center for Cyberspace Amir Khorakian on Saturday announced the appropriate capacity of Iranian stores which provide cell phone applications to enter the Halal marketing of countries in the region.