Tag: Tehran
Britain to reopen embassy in Tehran this weekend
Britain will reopen its embassy in Iran this weekend nearly four years after protesters ransacked the elegant ambassadorial residence and burned the British flag,...
US ‘will not stand by’ as Tehran backs Yemen rebels, warns...
In his first television interview since negotiating a framework agreement with Iran over its controversial nuclear program, John Kerry said: "the United States would...
Iran hits back after West chastises Tehran on rights
Iran defended its human rights record on Friday, striking back at the West for its criticism about a woman hanged for murder in an...
Pakistan, Iran agree to continue with gas pipeline
• Nawaz calls for establishment of joint border markets to facilitate trade and prevent smuggling, hopes for increasing Pakistan-Iran trade volume to $5 billion
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Nawaz heads to Tehran to smooth ties
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif undertake an official visit to Iran from May 11-12 on the invitation of President Hassan Rouhani, in a trip aimed...
40 states, including Pakistan to attend Rohani’s inauguration in Tehran
The director general of the Majlis Protocol Department on Sunday said top officials from 40 world states had so far voiced readiness to attend...
Iranian VP, Nawaz stress on expansion of Tehran-Islamabad ties
Iranian First Vice-President Muhammad Reza Rahimi and Nawaz Sharif discussed avenues for further expansion of ties between the two neighbouring countries in various fields.
Rahimi...
Zardari due in Tehran in near future to sign pipeline deal
President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to visit Iran in the near future to sign a contract on Tehran's investment in a pipeline project...
Rumors about Tehran-Washington talks aim to influence US elections: Iran
Iran once again categorically denied media reports about Iranian and US officials' direct talks, and stressed that such claims are aimed at influencing the...
Tehran demands release of Iranians in Syria
Iran's foreign ministry on Saturday appealed for the release of 48 of its citizens held hostage by rebels in Syria and threatened with execution...
500 protest in Tehran over anti-Islam film
Up to 500 people protested in Tehran on Thursday over an anti-Islam film made in the United States, chanting "Death to America!" and death...
Pakistan fully committed to regional stability: Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari has said Pakistan wants peaceful‚ prosper and stable neighbours and we are fully committed to promote stability in the region....
Iran nuclear issue, Syria dominate tense Tehran summit
Iran's showdown with the UN Security Council over its nuclear activities, and clashing speeches over the bloody conflict shaking Syria dominated the opening of...
Sanctions, UN reform top Tehran summit agenda
Condemnation of “unilateral” actions — particularly sanctions on Iran and other nations — and a demand for greater say in UN decision-making dominated talks...
Only dialogue, diplomacy instruments to resolve outstanding issues: Hina
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that Pakistan believes that the founding principles of NAM‚ including peaceful co-existence‚ sovereignty and territorial integrity of...
Western resolutions cannot prevent economic cooperation among NAM: Pakistan
Additional Secretary of the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan Munawar Saeed Bhatti underlined his country's close cooperation with Iran, and said western resolutions and sanctions...
Iraq helping Iran skirt sanctions
Iraq is helping its neighbor Iran skirt international sanctions by smuggling oil and letting Tehran secretly move large amounts of cash through bank auctions,...