Pragmatism key to Beijing’s success in Saudi Arabia-Iran mediation: Experts
Aftera standoff lasting seven years, Saudi Arabia and Iran sent high-level delegations to Beijing for five days of talks last week.
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Cementing Sino-Iranian relations tops President Raisi’s agenda
According to the Foreign Ministry, President Xi Jinping will hold the talks to "jointly chart the course for and navigate the future development of bilateral relations."
Iranian leader’s visit to China to further enhance ties
China continues to be Iran's leading trade partner, largest export destination and second-largest source of imports, according to the Foreign Ministry.
South Korea calls in Iran envoy over Yoon’s ‘enemy’ remarks
At a gathering with Korean troops in Abu Dhabi, President Yoon said South Korea and the UAE faced similar security landscapes, with each facing its biggest threat, North Korea and…
Khamenei rejects ‘absurd’ claims Iran wants atomic bomb
The republic is locked in negotiations to revive a 2015 deal that offered sanctions relief in return for curbs on its nuclear programme.
Iranian animal lovers decry plan to ban pets
Offenders would risk a fine equivalent to 10-30 times the "minimum monthly working wage" and the "confiscation" of the animal.
Chinese Red Cross teams aid Iran’s COVID-19 fight
Humanitarian group to help Iranians with containment measures that worked in China. Voices on the other end of the line cut in and out due to a poor phone connection as officials…
Uncertainty ahead as US walks out of Iran deal
Pullout may have negative consequences like strengthening hardliners in Iran, say analysts. United States President Donald Trump was widely expected to decline to renew a 120-day…
What John Bolton could mean for Asia
John Bolton’s appointment as National Security Adviser could spell significant changes in US relationships around Asia. By appointing John Bolton to the post of National…
India-Iranian port deal a kickstarter for diplomatic relationship
Substantive discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, during his three-day visit to Delhi in mid-February have taken Indo-Iranian…