West Asia
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FM says Iran's new policy is to expand ties with all countries
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Islamic Republic’s new policy is to expand ties with all countries in the world, especially east Asian nations.
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Blinken on West Asia tour to push for Gaza truce
Tehran, IRNA- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is in Israel, has held a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the ongoing efforts to end the Gaza war.
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West Asian nations are able to force Americans out of region: Arab analysts
Tehran, IRNA – Calls have been getting louder for the withdrawal of US forces from West Asia in recent years, with Arab analysts arguing that bringing an end to the US military presence in the region is possible if regional nations get united.
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British PM discusses Mideast developments on phone with Iran pres.
Tehran, IRNA- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a phone call with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, has discussed the developments in West Asia and emphasized the need of peace and stability in the region.
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We must stand up against wicked Zionist regime: Iran acting FM
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister has said that his country needs to stand up and take reciprocal measures in accordance with international law to deal with the Zionist regime’s acts of aggression.
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More deployment of troops to Mideast defensive: US claims
Tehran, IRNA- A US government official has claimed that the increased presence of American troops and military equipment in West Asia is a defensive measure aimed at reducing tensions.
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Whoever confronts powerful Iran will be defeated: IRGC chief cmdr.
Tehran, IRNA - The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that anyone who wants to confront "powerful Iran" will be defeated and humiliated.
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USS Eisenhower likely damaged after Yemen attack, X post shows
Tehran, IRNA - US aircraft carrier Eisenhower which has been stationed in the Red Sea as part of a mission to protect Israel and allies’ interests in the region amid Israel’s war on Gaza may have suffered damage from an attack by Yemeni forces, the content of a post on X shows.
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Acting FM: Iran making efforts to restore regional tranquility
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has said that the Islamic Republic has been playing a key role in the Palestinian people’s struggle against the Israeli aggression, with the aim of restoring tranquility to the West Asia region.
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West Asia and signs of new order
The trend of developments in West Asia is moving towards the intensification of instability and chaos in the occupied territories and cohesion and coordination in the Resistance Front. Considering Israel’s military defeats and the occurrence of a serious economic crisis, there is no clear vision for the future of the regime, and this has also been acknowledged by realistic analysts.
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Tehran to host 3rd Iranian-Arab Dialogue Conference on May 12-14
Tehran, IRNA – The third Iranian-Arab Dialogue Conference dubbed "For Cooperation and Interaction” will open in Iran’s capital Tehran on Sunday, May 12.
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Israel's irresponsible actions behind regional tensions: Pakistan
Islamabad, IRNA – The Pakistani foreign ministry spokesperson has lashed out at Israeli saying that the reckless actions of the occupying Zionist regime, including its attack on Iran’s consulate in Damascus are the root causes of tensions in the region.
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Iran pursues policy of friendship with neighbors: China
Tehran, IRNA- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a phone call with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Monday night discussed a wide range of issues, including Israel’s reciprocal attack on Israeli targets in the occupied territories.
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West Asia crises rooted in Israel's destructive role: Iran FM
Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the crises in West Asia have their roots in the Israeli regime's destructive role in the region.
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Iran FM informs India about anti-Israel operation
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister, in a phone call with his Indian counterpart, informed him about Iran's legitimate defense and punishment of the Israeli regime.
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UN worried about further West Asia escalation: Spox
New York, IRNA – The spokesman for the United Nations says the world body is concerned about the escalation of tensions in the West Asia region following a deadly Israeli attacks on the consular section of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus and potential retaliatory action by the Islamic Republic.
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Iran important part of West Asia region: Oman FM
Tehran, IRNA – Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, the foreign minister of Oman during an interview with CNN has hailed Iran for its role in the region, calling the Islamic Republic an important part of West Asia.
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Amirabdollahian says region moving towards political stability
Bierut, IRNA -- Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the Israeli regime has reached none of its stated goals of the Gaza war despite mass killings in the Palestinian territory, adding that the West Asia region is moving toward political stability.
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UN worried about wider regional conflict after Biden’s statement
New York, IRNA – The United Nations has expressed concerned after US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he had decided to respond to a drone strike on a base that killed three troops in Jordan but said he did not want a wider war in the Middle East.
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US not looking for war with Iran: Top American military official
Tehran, IRNA- A top US military official said on Sunday night that his country is not looking or a war with Iran, adding the Islamic Republic as a regional power does not want it either.
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West Asia at critical juncture amid war: UN representative
New York, IRNA - A special representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq warned on Saturday that West Asia is “at a critical juncture” amid the Gaza war and armed attacks in other parts of the region.
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Israeli regime behind most conflicts in region: Eslami
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s top nuclear official Mohammad Eslami has said that Israel is behind most of conflicts in West Asia, as the regime benefits from the conflicts to protect its interests.
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Iranian Amry Aviation undisputed power in West Asia: Cmdr.
Tehran, IRNA – The Commander of the Iranian Army’s Aviation, Brigadier General Yousef Ghorbani, has described the army’s air force as an undisputed power in the West Asia region, which does not allow enemies to approach the country’s territory.
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Iran warns Israel against stoking tensions in West Asia
Tehran, IRNA - Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has said that the Zionist regime of Israel, alongside committing atrocities in the Gaza Strip, is actively looking to escalate tensions across the West Asia region.
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'Martyr Soleimani was a champion of defending minorities in West Asia'
Tehran, IRNA – An assistant to Iran’s foreign minister has highlighted the humanitarian efforts of Martyr Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani in defending Iraq’s minorities against Daesh (ISIS), describing him as a champion of minority rights in West Asia.
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Saudi-Iran rapprochement to benefit whole region
Tehran, IRNA – A decision in early March by Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore their diplomatic ties will positively affect the whole West Asian region, an Iranian lawmaker says.
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Saudi analyst believes Tehran-Riyadh agreement will promote regional security
Tehran, IRNA – A Saudi analyst believes that the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia that resumed diplomatic relations between the two sides will help promote peace and stability in West Asia, with the Zionist regime being the only party to not get benefits from the deal.
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Iraqi experts believe Iran-Saudi deal will bring positive consequences for region
Baghdad, IRNA – Iran and Saudi Arabia on March 10 signed a deal, brokered by China, to resume diplomatic relations after seven years. IRNA has talked to two Iraqi experts to seek their views on the agreement which they believe would lead to positive consequences in West Asia, including promoting peace.
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Senior Syrian official hails Iran’s key position in region
Damascus, IRNA – Syria’s Deputy Information Minister Ahmed Zawav praised Iran for its key and outstanding position in West Asia, which he said along with the political geography of the country, has provided the Iranian government with the capability to contribute to resolving regional issues.
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Iran FM to discuss West Asia developments in Ankara trip
Tehran, IRNA – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amirabdollahian plans to put on the agenda the developments in West Asia and the Levant during his visit to Turkiye.