World - Europe & Eurasia

World - Europe & Eurasia

04 February 2026
Europe & Eurasia

Iran’s Top Security Official Holds Talks with Putin on Economic Ties and Regional Issues

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran’s top security official met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a focus on economic relations, regional developments, and broader international issues.

Europe’s Double Standard on Terrorism Laid Bare

TEHRAN (ANA)- The move against the IRGC exposes a selective and interest-driven definition of terrorism within European policy circles.

Erdogan Says Turkey Ready to Mediate Between Iran and US Amid Rising Tensions

TEHRAN (ANA)- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced Ankara’s willingness to play a facilitating role between Iran and the United States, as he discussed bilateral relations and growing regional military tensions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Iran, Azerbaijan Pledge to Boost Bilateral Ties, Step Up Regional Cooperation

TEHRAN (ANA)- The foreign ministers of Iran and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their determination to deepen bilateral relations and expand cooperation on regional and multilateral issues, with a particular focus on stability in the Caucasus.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Set to Visit Turkey on Friday

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to travel to Turkey on Friday for talks focused on bilateral relations and regional developments, according to media reports.

Iran Summons Italian Envoy Over FM’s Call to Blacklist IRGC

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran on Tuesday summoned Italy’s ambassador to Tehran in response to what it described as “irresponsible” remarks by Italy’s foreign minister urging the European Union to designate the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

Russia Voices Condolences to Iran Over Deaths During Recent Unrest

TEHRAN (ANA)- Russia has expressed sympathy with Iran following the deaths of civilians and security personnel amid recent unrest, with a senior Russian diplomat reaffirming Moscow’s opposition to foreign interference in Iran’s internal affairs.

Thousands Protest in Paris over Death of Migrant Worker

TEHRAN (ANA)- Several thousand people protested in Paris Sunday over the death in custody of a Mauritanian immigrant worker, yelling slogans against "a police force that kills us", an AFP journalist saw.

Russia-US Dialogue on Key Issues Remains Stalled, Says Deputy Foreign Minister

TEHRAN (ANA)- Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has described the dialogue with the United States on contentious issues as “stalled,” signaling slow progress in resolving long-standing irritants between the two countries.

Pentagon Limits US Commitments to Europe, Urges NATO Allies to Take Lead

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Pentagon announced a shift in US defense policy, emphasizing that while Washington remains engaged in Europe, it will prioritize defending the homeland and provide only limited support to NATO allies, urging European nations to take greater responsibility for their own security and Ukraine’s defense.