West Asia

Iran FM’s visit to Beijing opportunity to bolster bilateral cooperation: Chinese expert

Tehran, IRNA -- The recent visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to China presents an opportunity to bolster bilateral cooperation and jointly address global challenges, particularly regional issues, a Chinese expert says.

Israeli regime sets fire to multiple houses in southern Lebanon

Tehran, IRNA – Israeli forces have attacked two villages in southern Lebanon, where they have set fire to several houses in the latest cases of the violation of a ceasefire agreement that came into effect on December 4.

US dispatches more military forces, arms to Syria: Report

Tehran, IRNA – The United States is boosting its presence in Syria as more American troops arrive at a military base in the northeastern Hasakah governorate, media outlets have reported.

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.

West Asia region must ensure its own security: Advisor to UAE pres.

Tehran, IRNA - Anwar Mohammed Gargash, the advisor to the president of the United Arab Emirates on international affairs has said that the West Asia region must take responsibility for its security and stability by own.

Iran FM’s special representative presents report on West Asia

Tehran, IRNA – Mohammadreza Raouf Shaibani, the special representative of Iran’s Foreign Minister for the West Asia region has presented a report on activities and measures taken during his mission in Lebanon.

Iranian, British ambassadors discuss West Asia tensions

Baghdad, IRNA – Iranian and British ambassadors to Iraq have discussed tensions in West Asia, with Iran’s envoy warning of an all-out war in the region if Western states fail to control the Israeli regime.

Iran, China urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon to de-escalate tension

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have discussed a host of issues including bilateral ties and the ongoing war in Lebanon and Gaza, emphasizing that an immediate ceasefire is key to reducing tensions in West Asia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.