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“Who Is Khamenei?” international panel discussion held in Tehran 

Tehran Times

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July 8, 2026

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“Who Is Khamenei?” international panel discussion held in Tehran 

TEHRAN – Media professionals, political commentators, and public figures from across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and West Asia gathered in Tehran on Tuesday for a forum examining international coverage of the funeral of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and what participants described as an ongoing battle of narratives surrounding recent developments in Iran.

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Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran, Lebanon parl. speakers discuss ties, regional issues

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and his Lebanese counterpart Nabih Berri held a telephone conversation on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest developments in the region.

Ariana News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Afghan Deputy PM Baradar holds talks with Iranian president in Tehran

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Economic Deputy Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Friday to discuss bilateral relations and areas of mutual cooperation. According to a statement from Baradar’s office, the Afghan official extended condolences to the Iranian government and people over the [] The post Afghan Deputy PM Baradar holds talks with Iranian president in Tehran first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Amir of Kuwait, UAE President Discuss Developments in Middle East Region

Kuwait, July 09 (QNA) - HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and HH President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed on Thursday a number of regional and international issues of common concern, foremost among them the developments in the Middle East region.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Syrian foreign minister, Lebanese parliament speaker discuss bilateral ties

Beirut, July 2 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut on Thursday to discuss issues of mutual interest and the latest regional developments. The meeting was held as part of al-Shaibani’s official visit to Lebanon, during which he has held talks with senior Lebanese officials []

Kuwait Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

KNG undersecretary, Bangladesh’s envoy discuss relations

KUWAIT: Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Undersecretary Lt Gen Hamad Al-Barjas held talks on Sunday with Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Kuwait Maj Gen Syed Tariq Hussain on a range of issue...

The Tribune

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· Jul 8, 2026

Jaishankar, Kuwait FM discuss Gulf conflict, review bilateral strategic partnership

In a post shared on X, Jaishankar said, A pleasure to meet FM Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Discussed the impact of Gulf conflict on the region and beyond. Conveyed appreciation for ensuring the well-being of Indian community.

The Independent

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran-US war latest: Trump talks up progress on peace deal – but Tehran remains silent

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were in Qatar to discuss the state of negotiations with mediators

Iran Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ghalibaf calls Iran-US MoU an "achievement for Axis of Resistance"

Tehran [Iran], July 6 (ANI): Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met Mohammed Al-Nuaimi, vice chairman of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, in Tehran on Sunday (local time) and hailed the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States as an achievement for Tehran's 'Axis of Resistance, as reported by Iranian state news agency IRNA. According to IRNA, the meeting took place on

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 7, 2026

Qatar, France Discuss Regional Security, Co-op Over Phone

​Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs of Qatar, held a telephone conversation today, Monday, with Catherine Vautrin, Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of the French Republic, to discuss the latest security developments in the region.

Tehran Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

Mohammadi Golpayegani describes life and character of Martyr Leader

TEHRAN – In an interview conducted during the first days following the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on February 28 in a joint US-Israeli aggression against Iran, Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Mohammadi Golpayegani, Chief of Staff to the Leader, reflected on the personality, leadership, and private life of the Martyr Leader.

BRICS News

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· Jun 29, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to attend meeting with Iranian officials in Qatar.

JUST IN: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to attend meeting with Iranian officials in Qatar.@BRICSNews

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Baradar meets Iranian president Pezeshkian to discuss bilateral relations

KABUL (Pajhwok): Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Saudi Gazette

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· Jul 3, 2026

Saudi deputy FM attends Khamenei funeral in Tehran, conveys leadership's condolences

TEHRAN — Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji conveyed the condolences of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the death of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.**media[2731773]**Al-Khuraiji delivered the condolences while attending an official memorial ceremony held in Tehran on Friday, expressing the sympathies of the Saudi leadership to the Iranian president over the passing of the former supreme leader.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 12, 2026

Not Mojtaba! Identity of lookalike who grabbed attention at Khamenei's funeral unveiled

ALBAWABA - Photos and clips of a mysterious man, who was believed to be the supreme leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, during the funeral of slain Ali Khamenei, triggered controversy online, but who is he?Mojtaba refrained from attending the funeral of his father, former supreme leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei, over security concerns amid tension with the United States...

Sarajevo Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Member of BiH Presidency meets Israeli Prime Minister

Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željka Cvijanović met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during her stay in Israel. She called the meeting the crown of a successful visit. After the meeting, Cvijanović said that there is a mutual willingness to strengthen political, institutional and economic cooperation between Israel and Republika Srpska. [] The post Member of BiH Presidency meets Israeli Prime Minister appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jul 12, 2026

Egypt, Jordan Explore Phosphate, Green Hydrogen Cooperation

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi held talks with the Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh in Amman to strengthen bilateral cooperation in energy, natural gas, and mining, while exploring new partnership opportunities in phosphate, green hydrogen, and infrastructure projects. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in natural gas and [] The post Egypt, Jordan Explore Phosphate, Green Hydrogen Cooperation first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

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