Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran’s Zarif urges immediate end to Saudi attacks on Yemen

Zarif said military operations constitute a violation of Yemen’s sovereignty and will only lead to further bloodshed.

Iran slams Saudi-led attacks on Yemen

The Foreign Ministry described the aggression as a dangerous move in violation of international responsibilities for respecting the sovereignty of countries.

Rouhani urges all Iranians to work for realization of New Year motto

President Rouhani has called on everyone to redouble their efforts to actualize harmony and unanimity between people and the government.

Iran offers condolences over German jet crash in French Alps

President Rouhani and the Foreign Ministry have offered condolences to the German government and families who lost loved ones in the deadly crash.

2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualification: Iran 5 – 0 Nepal

Iran has secured a 5-0 victory against Nepal in Group C of the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers; On Friday, Iran will take on Palestine.

Signing Additional Protocol is optional: Iranian nuclear official

The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization says signing the NPT’s Additional Protocol is optional for nations.

White House officials say Israel spied on Iran talks to sink nuclear deal

Israel was spying on Iran-P5+1 talks by eavesdropping and getting information from confidential US briefings, informants and diplomatic contacts in Europe, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Asia oil buyers set to enhance Iran imports

If sanctions are removed, there’s a big chance that demand for Iranian oil will recover in Asian nations like South Korea, China and Japan, according to analysts.

Minister calls for efforts to preserve regional cultural heritage

The Iranian culture chief calls for collective efforts to protect cultural heritage and archeological works of the region from Takfiri terrorists.

Lebanese Speaker says Takfiri terrorism is a plot to overshadow Palestine

At a meeting with the Iranian culture minister, the Lebanese parliament speaker said ISIL has been created to marginalize the question of Palestine.

No time should be wasted in Iran talks: China

China says it pursues an “objective and unbiased” approach to the Iranian nuclear issue and plays a constructive role in advancing the negotiations.

Per capita consumption of milk is low in Iran

During the years an Iranian child becomes a teenager, milk consumption falls by 75 percent while consumption of food with high content of sugar increases 300 percent.

Italian researcher: Iran is a safe, growing country

Tiziana Ciavardini, an Italian researcher, says that the West has fuelled Iranophobia to stop Iran growing.

West must reach consensus over Iran N-talks: Araghchi

An Iranian nuclear negotiator says what is needed is a balanced deal that recognizes Iran’s nuclear program and lifts sanctions in exchange for confidence-building measures.

VP: World has learned about Iran’s logical position

Iran’s first vice-president has said that Iran, which is a regional heavyweight, can help restore stability in the region.

Iran President hails Leader’s support for administration

The Iranian president has thanked the Leader’s support for his cabinet, saying his administration is duty bound to safeguard Iran’s national interests in the nuclear talks.

Body of Iranian soldier killed by Pakistan-based terrorists repatriated

The Intelligence Ministry has said that it has discovered the body of kidnapped Iranian border guard Jamshid Danaeifar and transferred it to Iran.

Iran deplores human tragedy in Syrian Kurdish town of Hasakah

Iran has condemned the terror attacks in a Syrian Kurdish town, hoping that terrorism would be uprooted by the cooperation of regional governments.

London says ‘unity of purpose’ to secure nuclear deal with Iran

Britain says Western powers are united in approach to the nuclear talks, stressing they’ll continue to work with unity of purpose to secure a successful outcome.

Leader: Removal of sanctions should be part of any nuclear deal

The Islamic Revolution leader says removal of sanctions should be part of any possible nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1.

Online shopping booming in Iran

To promote public trust in online shopping, the Ministry of Trade has given an electronic trust logo to reliable websites.

In an in-depth interview Rafsanjani talks politics, past and present (PART Three)

The Expediency Council chairman says that a tough year lies ahead for Iran if nuclear talks break down and sanctions remain in place.

Rouhani congratulates leaders of regional states on Nowruz

The Iranian president has said that Nowruz can help develop friendly ties among nations which celebrate the occasion.

Rouhani: Nuclear deal is accessible, other party should decide

President Rouhani has said that nuclear talks could bear fruit and serve the interests of Iran, regional states and the entire world.

Iranian FM: Technical, political solutions found for unsolvable issues

Foreign Minister Zarif has said, “Proper technical and political solutions have been found for the issues which couldn't be solved in the past".