Iran, Qatar underline need for peaceful solutions to regional crises

Iran and Qatar have stressed peaceful settlement of regional crises.

Iran opposed to threats against neighbors

Muslims converge on Mecca for hajj

Muslims can also perform the Umrah or Lesser Pilgrimage during the rest of the year, but that is no substitute for the obligatory rituals, known as Tumattu Pilgrimage.

Iran welcomes enhanced ties with its neighbors

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed Qatar’s “logical and positive” decision to return its ambassador to Tehran.

Qatar blocking flights to Mecca, Saudi Arabia claims

The flag carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines claims one of its airliners has been prevented from touching down at Hamad International Airport in Doha.

Rouhani urges Persian Gulf states to act with wisdom

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says countries in the sensitive Persian Gulf region must act with farsightedness and prudence.

Lebanese mourn Samir Qantar death

Large crowds of mourners have attended the funeral procession of Samir Qantar in the Lebanese capital Beirut.

Heads of state in Iran for GECF summit

A landmark summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has opened in the Iranian capital Tehran with the participation of the heads of nine member states.