Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart after Turkey downed a Russian warplane near the country’s border with Syria. Zarif expressed concerns over the downing of the jet and said such incidents result in the escalation of tensions in Syria and send a wrong message to terrorist groups. He also said what happened to the Russian warplane shows the importance of Syria’s fate in fighting terrorism and maintaining peace in the world. The top Iranian diplomat further stressed that tackling terrorism is only possible with regional and international unification.

Iran's foreign minister dismisses reports on activities at the Parchin military site.

Iran says it attaches great significance to ties with Iraq.

News in Brief - Fri, July, 3, 2015 - 21:30 GMT

The Chinese foreign minister says Beijing seeks the establishment of strategic relations with Tehran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for a united front in the fight against terrorism.

Iran’s foreign minister says he is ready to visit Riyadh for talks over ways of ending the war in Yemen.

Iran’s foreign minister attends a closed-door Parliament (Majlis) session to brief lawmakers on the nuclear negotiations with the P5+1.