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[03 Aug 2012] Clashes beef up in Sana interior ministry - English As tension between Yemeni political powers who signed the power transfer deal is escalating, a ceasefire was announced between the police forces and units of army who supported the uprising against Ali Abdullah Saleh rule.Police forces and the armed tribesmen who supported Saleh against revolutionaries gave the Ministry of Interior a deadline of one month to receive what they claimed their financial rights.

Iran\'s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the assassination of one of its diplomats in Yemen as an inhuman and terrorist act. The ministry has said in a statement that the murder of Abol-Qassem Assadi further revealed the violent and extremist nature of Takfiri militants. Iran has summoned the Yemeni chargé d\'affaires to protest the killing. It has promised to pursue the case and bring the perpetrators to justice. Assadi who was shot by gunmen in Sana\'a died of his wounds on Saturday. Six members of a terrorist group first tried to kidnap Iran\'s commercial attaché but opened fire on him, when they faced resistance.

[11 July 2014] Palestinian Interior Ministry: 90% of targets hit by Israel are civilian targets - English

[10 Mar 2013] Taliban attack Afghan ministry during Hagel visit - English

[18 Mar 2013] Iran defense ministry unveils new destroyer Jamaran II - English

[13 Sept 2013] Bahrain Interior Ministry threatens legal action against Friday ralliers - English

[07 Oct 2013] Iran Foreign Ministry has condemned the ongoing violence in Egypt - English

Iran\'s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says any final agreement with the group of six countries over Tehran\'s nuclear program will ensure its inalienable rights. Afkham also called on Western countries to use the window of opportunity offered by Iran\'s new diplomatic approach. She described the US-led unilateral sanctions against Iran as QUOTE oppressive, noting that even American officials have acknowledged that such sanctions have been ineffective in preventing Iran\'s nuclear advancement.

Iran\'s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says any final agreement with the group of six countries over Tehran\'s nuclear program will ensure its inalienable rights. Afkham also called on Western countries to use the window of opportunity offered by Iran\'s new diplomatic approach. She described the US-led unilateral sanctions against Iran as QUOTE oppressive, noting that even American officials have acknowledged that such sanctions have been ineffective in preventing Iran\'s nuclear advancement.

Iran\'s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says any final agreement with the group of six countries over Tehran\'s nuclear program will ensure its inalienable rights. Afkham also called on Western countries to use the window of opportunity offered by Iran\'s new diplomatic approach. She described the US-led unilateral sanctions against Iran as QUOTE oppressive, noting that even American officials have acknowledged that such sanctions have been ineffective in preventing Iran\'s nuclear advancement.

Iran\'s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman has condemned the recent wave of terrorist attacks in neighboring Iraq, warning that extremism and terrorism threaten the international community. The Iranian official urged the international community to adopt a collective approach to fight terrorism. She said that terrorists have targeted the national unity and the peaceful coexistence of Iraqi people. Afkham extended Iran\'s sympathies to the Iraqi government and nation over the recent deaths.

Iran\'s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman has condemned the recent wave of terrorist attacks in neighboring Iraq, warning that extremism and terrorism threaten the international community. The Iranian official urged the international community to adopt a collective approach to fight terrorism. She said that terrorists have targeted the national unity and the peaceful coexistence of Iraqi people. Afkham extended Iran\'s sympathies to the Iraqi government and nation over the recent deaths.

Iran\'s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman has condemned the recent wave of terrorist attacks in neighboring Iraq, warning that extremism and terrorism threaten the international community. The Iranian official urged the international community to adopt a collective approach to fight terrorism. She said that terrorists have targeted the national unity and the peaceful coexistence of Iraqi people. Afkham extended Iran\'s sympathies to the Iraqi government and nation over the recent deaths.

An anti-government protest rally was held near the defense ministry headquarters in Cairo. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of pro-Morsi students who had blocked a nearby road. Similar clashes broke out between police and pro-Morsi students in the Nile Delta city of Zakazik. The protesters demand Morsi\'s reinstatement. Egypt has seen deadly protests following Morsi\'s ouster by the military back in July.

Iran\'s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says Tehran supports the Iraqi government\'s measures to fight terrorism and extremism. During a weekly press conference in Tehran, Marzieh Afkham said measures taken by Baghdad to crack down on terrorism will help boost Iraq\'s national unity. The Iranian official meanwhile noted that media reports about cooperation between Iran and the US on the issue of Iraq are inaccurate. She also called on the international community to take QUOTE balanced and unbiased steps in the fight against extremism, violence and terrorism.

Iran\'s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says Tehran supports the Iraqi government\'s measures to fight terrorism and extremism. During a weekly press conference in Tehran, Marzieh Afkham said measures taken by Baghdad to crack down on terrorism will help boost Iraq\'s national unity. The Iranian official meanwhile noted that media reports about cooperation between Iran and the US on the issue of Iraq are inaccurate. She also called on the international community to take QUOTE balanced and unbiased steps in the fight against extremism, violence and terrorism.

Iran\'s foreign ministry spokeswoman regrets the decision by UN chief to withdraw an invitation from Tehran to attend Syria peace talks. The Iranian official said Tehran has always stressed the Syrian issue should be settled through a political solution with the participation of all Syrian people. She noted that the Syrian people\'s right to determining their own destiny should be respected, adding that imposing any plan by foreign states on Syria will not be fruitful. She noted that if Geneva 2 acts within the boundaries of realism, it can be a step in the peaceful resolution of the issue.

Iran\'s foreign ministry spokeswoman regrets the decision by UN chief to withdraw an invitation from Tehran to attend Syria peace talks. The Iranian official said Tehran has always stressed the Syrian issue should be settled through a political solution with the participation of all Syrian people. She noted that the Syrian people\'s right to determining their own destiny should be respected, adding that imposing any plan by foreign states on Syria will not be fruitful. She noted that if Geneva 2 acts within the boundaries of realism, it can be a step in the peaceful resolution of the issue.

[06 Apr 2014] Foreign Ministry summons Greek envoy over European parl. anti-Iran resolution - English

[11 June 2014] Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham weekly press conf. (P.3) - English

[11 June 2014] Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham weekly press conf. (P.2) - English

[11 June 2014] Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham weekly press conf. (P.4) - English

[11 June 2014] Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham weekly press conf. (P.3) - English

[14 Jan 2015] Classified Foreign Ministry document warns of worsening position of Israel - English

Daily Specail Report by Iran Foreign Ministry - English

UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi will travel to Iran soon to discuss the ongoing crisis in Syria.During her weekly press briefing, Iran\'s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said Brahimi is expected in Tehran early next week. The senior diplomat is currently on a regional tour to rally support for the Geneva-two peace conference-- likely to be held in November. Afkham further stressed that Iran favors a political solution to the Syrian conflict, and won\'t accept any preconditions for taking part in the Geneva meeting. She noted that Syrian people themselves should determine their country\'s fate.

UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi will travel to Iran soon to discuss the ongoing crisis in Syria.During her weekly press briefing, Iran\'s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said Brahimi is expected in Tehran early next week. The senior diplomat is currently on a regional tour to rally support for the Geneva-two peace conference-- likely to be held in November. Afkham further stressed that Iran favors a political solution to the Syrian conflict, and won\'t accept any preconditions for taking part in the Geneva meeting. She noted that Syrian people themselves should determine their country\'s fate.

UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi will travel to Iran soon to discuss the ongoing crisis in Syria.During her weekly press briefing, Iran\'s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said Brahimi is expected in Tehran early next week. The senior diplomat is currently on a regional tour to rally support for the Geneva-two peace conference-- likely to be held in November. Afkham further stressed that Iran favors a political solution to the Syrian conflict, and won\'t accept any preconditions for taking part in the Geneva meeting. She noted that Syrian people themselves should determine their country\'s fate.