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US to shut down two consulates in Russia

TEHRAN (Defapres) - Following the escalation of tensions between Moscow and Washington over US accusations against Russia over cyberattacks on US government agencies, Washington announced plans to close its two remaining consulates in Russia.
News ID: 82786    Publish Date : 2020/12/21

Iran’s Envoy Discloses Plot behind Najaf Consulate Attack

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi said a recent attack on Iran’s consulate in the city of Najaf was aimed at spoiling relations between the Islamic Republic and Iraq.
News ID: 79415    Publish Date : 2019/11/29

Khashoggi Inquiry Seeks Access to Saudi Consulate , Kingdom

TEHRAN (defapress) – A UN human rights investigator leading an international inquiry into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said Saturday she had made a request to have access to the crime scene in Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul and to visit the kingdom.
News ID: 75230    Publish Date : 2019/01/27

Chinese Consulate Attack:

Four Killed in Thwarted Raid in Karachi

TEHRAN (defapress) - Armed attackers attempted to storm the Chinese consulate in the Pakistani city of Karachi Friday morning local time, killing four people, authorities said.
News ID: 73887    Publish Date : 2018/11/23

Saudi Van with 3 Suitcases Leaves Istanbul Consulate

TEHRAN (defapresss) - A van left the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul Friday morning after consular staff moved three suitcases and a black plastic bag to the vehicle, according to an Anadolu Agency reporter on the scene outside the consulate.
News ID: 73289    Publish Date : 2018/10/26

US Closes Consulate in Basra after Rocket Attack

TEHRAN (defapress) – The United States announced it would close its consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra and relocate diplomatic personnel assigned there following a rocket fire.
News ID: 72739    Publish Date : 2018/09/29

Iraqi Hezbollah group slams attack on Iran consulate

TEHRAN (defapress) – Members of Iraqi Kata'ib Hezbollah, an Iraqi Shia paramilitary group, attended Iran embassy in Baghdad and condemned recent attack on the Iranian consulate in Basra.
News ID: 72301    Publish Date : 2018/09/10

Official:

Footprint of Foreign Elements Bold in Attack on Iran’s Consulate

TEHRAN (defapress) – A senior international adviser to the Iranian parliament speaker said a recent attack on Iran’s consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra bore the hallmarks of foreign elements.
News ID: 72284    Publish Date : 2018/09/09