Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says Tehran is "fully" ready to actively counter challenges and promote peace and security in the West Asia region.

The paper labeled China as its “greatest strategic challenge.”

Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says the voting process in Iran’s run-off presidential election has been running smoothly.

The presidents of Russia and China were in the Kazakh capital of Astana for the second day of the SCO’s annual summit.

Iran’s special envoy to Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi says the complicated situation in Afghanistan and the region requires comprehensive consultations with all parties.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has underscored the country’s constructive role in establishing lasting security across the West Asia region, saying the Islamic Republic will act decisively to defend its security and national interests.

Ministers and experts have convened for the “International Conference on Nuclear Security: Shaping the Future” at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna.

The voting for India’s general elections was held in Indian-controlled Kashmir amid unprecedented security measures.

Yemen’s top policy-making body warns the US against any move that destabilizes the Arab country.

Iran says the security of the Persian Gulf will only be ensured with the participation of all the littoral states.