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Tehran, Iran | Xinhua | Iranian foreign minister on Thursday rejected the claim of the European Union (EU) that Iran had sent missiles and drones to Russia to be used against Ukraine. In a phone conversation with Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian …

Tehran, Iran | Xinhua | Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday rejected certain “unsubstantiated claims” about Tehran’s stance toward the conflict in Ukraine, saying Iran is ready to play a role in ending the crisis. Making the remarks in a phone call with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda, Raisi noted that …

Tehran, Iran | Xinhua | Iranian foreign minister slammed on Wednesday “meddlesome stances” by certain European officials regarding recent developments in Iran, warning of “effective and reciprocal” action if the European Union (EU) continues its “double-standard behavior.” Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a phone conversation with his Italian counterpart Luigi …

Tehran, Iran | Xinhua | Iran does not seek possession of nuclear weapons, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said in a phone conversation with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday. “Nuclear weapons have no place in the doctrine of the Islamic Republic of Iran and are contrary to our policies and …

Tehran, Iran | Xinhua | The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that the U.S. addiction to sanctions and using them as leverage against others is a characteristic of the U.S. hegemonic system. Nasser Kanaani, the ministry’s spokesman, made the remarks on Tuesday in reaction to new U.S. sanctions imposed on …

Tehran, Iran | Xinhua | Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Wednesday that his country “welcomes the continuation of diplomacy and talks” to rescue the Iranian nuclear deal, according to the Foreign Ministry’s website. Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a phone conversation with European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Josep Borrell …

Tehran, Iran | Xinhua | Iran’s chief banker said the U.S. dollar will be gradually eliminated from Iranian-Russian economic transactions, the official news agency IRNA reported on Thursday. The trade volume between Iran and Russia stood at 4 billion U.S. dollars, which can be conducted through the Iranian currency rial and …

Tehran, Iran | Xinhua | Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Wednesday that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons and its nuclear technology program is “peaceful.” “Iran possesses high nuclear capabilities, and, as we have mentioned many times, Iran’s nuclear technology is completely peaceful and under the constant supervision …

Tehran, Iran | Xinhua | U.S. President Joe Biden’s first Middle East tour meant to rally support to counter what he called “Iranian threats” is most likely to see a watered-down achievement, given Iran’s sustained efforts to improve relations with neighbors and other countries in the region, analysts said. A handful …

Tehran, Iran | Xinhua | Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Friday rejected a recent U.S. claim that Iran is providing Russia with drones for use in Ukraine as “baseless” and politically motivated. Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, according to a press …