Iran, UK foreign ministers in rare direct contact

TEHRAN(RAHNUMA): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has spoken by phone with his British counterpart Yvette Cooper, an Iranian foreign ministry statement said on Saturday, in a rare case of direct contact between the two countries. The ministry said that in Friday’s call the ministers “stressed the need to continue consultations at various levels to strengthen […]
Sweden summons Iran envoy after reports of citizen’s death sentence

STOCKHOLM(RAHNUMA): Sweden summoned the Iranian ambassador this week following reports that a Swedish citizen had been sentenced to death in Iran, the country’s foreign minister said on Friday. “Sweden and the EU’s position on the death penalty is very clear. We always oppose it. Everywhere and regardless of circumstances, and this is well known. On […]
Iranian FM Araghchi Warns U.S. and Allies Are Replacing International Law With a “Force-Based Order”

(RAHNUMA) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi opened a high-level international conference in Tehran on Sunday by declaring that “international law is under a full-scale assault” driven by revisionist powers, particularly the United States and its allies. Speaking at the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) during the conference titled “International Law Under Assault, Aggression, […]
Russia prepared to expand ties with Iran in all areas, the Kremlin says

MOSCOW(RAHNUMA): Russia is prepared to expand cooperation with Iran in all areas, the Kremlin said on Monday. Moscow has close relations with Tehran and condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites earlier this year that were carried out with the stated aim of preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear bomb. Iran denies building […]
UN arms embargo, other sanctions reimposed on Iran over nuclear program

UNITED NATIONS(RAHNUMA): The United Nations has reinstated an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program following a process triggered by European powers that Tehran has warned will be met with a harsh response. Britain, France and Germany initiated the return of sanctions on Iran at the UN Security Council over accusations […]
Iran: A Journey of Culture, Warmth, and Connection

Hyderabadi food and travel vlogger shares her heartfelt experience in Iran By Dimple Wadhwani Food | Travel | Lifestyle Vlogger @thefoodierider_hyderabad Iran has always been on my bucket list. I had heard so much about it on the news—some of it quite daunting. But my curiosity always outweighed the fear. I knew this land once […]
Afghanistan to appoint more attaches to boost trade

Kabul, Aug 23 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced plans to appoint new transport attaches in neighbouring and regional countries to facilitate trade and provide better services for Afghan citizens. “In line with the approved structure of the ministry, we have positions for transport attaches in Uzbekistan, Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan and […]
No deal between Iran, US amid zero enrichment demand: Iranian FM

Tehran, July 31 (IANS) There will be no deal between Iran and the United States as long as Washington demands that Iran agree to zero uranium enrichment, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said. In an interview released on Thursday, Araghchi told Financial Times (FT) in Tehran that the two sides can negotiate, but […]
Iran always ready for talks on its nuclear program: FM Araghchi

Tehran, July 13 (IANS) Iran has always been, and will be, “ready for talks” on its nuclear program, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said. “However, it should naturally be guaranteed that in case the negotiation starts again, it will not lead to a war to be waged by the United States or other parties,” […]
Discovering the Heart of Iran: A Journey of History, Hospitality, and Hidden Wonders

By Mohd Zubair Ali Food & Travel Blogger | @Hyderabad.Food.Diaries Over the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of exploring some of the most vibrant places around the world. As a food and travel blogger with 15 awards to my name, I’ve come to believe that the real essence of a place lies in […]