Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter.
I’m RFE/RL correspondent Kian Sharifi. In this edition, I’m looking at how Iran is seeking to reassure China that, even with…
Category: 1. Iran
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Why Xi sees multilateralism only way to fix global challenges
BEIJING, May 5 (Xinhua) — Under the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping, China has adhered to an independent foreign policy of peace, played an active role in UN peacekeeping missions, and solidified its friendships and partnerships with…
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Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to regional peace, stability
ISLAMABAD, May 5 (Xinhua) — Pakistan and Iran on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace and stability and pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas, including trade, energy, border security, and regional…
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FM Araghchi meets with PM Shehbaz Sharif (+VIDEO)
TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday.
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Iranian Judiciary Chief: Two Arrested Over Port Explosion
Speaking at a press conference, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ezhei confirmed that investigations are ongoing and reaffirmed the judiciary’s commitment to identifying and prosecuting those responsible for negligence or criminal involvement in the…
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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-REFUGEE
(250505) — KABUL, May 5, 2025 (Xinhua) — An Afghan child is seen at a refugee camp in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, May 5, 2025. More than 250,000 Afghan refugees have returned to their homeland from neighboring Pakistan and Iran in April,…
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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi to visit India on May 8, says Embassy of Iran in India
New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): Foreign Minister of Iran, Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit India, the Embassy of Iran in India shared the information on Monday in a post on X.
As per the embassy, the Iranian Foreign Minister will visit India…
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Seh Qaleh Desert in eastern Iran: A hidden gem for desert lovers
The untouched and captivating Seh Qaleh Desert in Iran’s South Khorasan province has emerged as a new destination for those who seek silence, starry skies, and the raw beauty of nature.
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Deal Achievable via Diplomacy: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned the US administration of the Israeli regimes attempts to sabotage the talks with Iran, stressing that an agreement will be at hand through diplomacy and based on mutual respect.
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