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Iraqi PM's office criticises Tillerson comments on Iranian-backed forces

Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:40:13

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's media office expressed surprise on Monday at comments by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's regarding Iranian-backed Iraqi Popular Mobilisation Forces.

Iran-S. Africa trade exchanges to hit $2bn in 2020

Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:49:57

Iran’s Ambassador to South Africa Mohsen Movahhedi-Qomi said the two capitals are trying to materialize the target of two billion-dollar trade exchange set by the Iranian and South African presidents last year during a visit to Tehran by President Jacob Zuma.

Iran after comprehensive ties with BRICS

Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:44:09

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran was after comprehensive ties with BRICS since it was an emerging economic group.

Isis would have taken over the region if not for Iran forces: Zarif

Mon Oct 23, 2017 09:52:58

Reacting to Rex Tillerson’s remarks on asking Iranian forces to exit Iraq, FM Zarif stressed Tehran’s role in fighting terrorism, saying Isis would have taken over Syria and Iraq if it were not for Iran’s efforts.

Boris Johnson to urge Donald Trump to keep Iran nuclear deal

Mon Oct 23, 2017 08:23:41

Boris Johnson will urge Donald Trump to row back on threats to quit the Iran nuclear deal which he will cite as a diplomatic blueprint for solving tensions with North Korea.

Tillerson seeks Arab help in US effort to isolate Iran

Mon Oct 23, 2017 08:09:32

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson took the Trump administration's case for isolating and containing Iran in the Middle East and beyond to two [Persian] Gulf Arab nations on Sunday, pushing for Saudi Arabia and Iraq to unite to counter growing Iranian power.

Iranian Official Highlights Dutch Support for JCPOA

Sun Oct 22, 2017 14:41:20

The Netherlands has adopted a policy opposite to that of the US toward the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a top Iranian official said, adding that a group of visiting Dutch lawmakers have leveled outspoken criticism at the US for lack of commitment to the nuclear deal.

IAEA Has No Authority over JCPOA’s Section T: Russian Deputy FM

Sun Oct 22, 2017 14:24:06

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) does not have the authority to clarify a provision of the JCPOA known as Section T.

Iran-China Bilateral Trade Surpasses $24 bln in 8 Months: Report

Sun Oct 22, 2017 14:17:05

The total value of bilateral trade between Iran and China during the first eight months of the current year rose to more than $24 billion, the East Asian country’s customs data showed.

Iran's Zarif begins key tour of Africa

Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:49:38

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has left the country on a three-leg tour of African nations, his first since the inauguration of the Islamic Republic’s 12th administration earlier in the year.

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