Raisi orders aid to quake-hit Afghans at ‘full capacity’

President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran’s Red Crescent Society has been instructed to deliver aid to the quake-stricken people in Afghanistan at full capacity.

Source: UK mulling restoration of trade ties with Iran

A spokesperson for the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office has revealed that the UK is weighing mechanisms to facilitate restoration of trade ties with Iran.

Iranian knowledge-based company produces medicine countering respiratory infection

A knowledge-based Iranian company has produced a new medicine that reduces respiratory infection.

Iran FM to Chinese counterpart: Tehran ready for deal in Vienna

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has expressed hope that diplomatic efforts will result in the signing of a deal in Vienna between Tehran and the P4+1 group of countries Amirabdollahian  was speaking during a telephone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Iranian social media users react to Russian diplomat’s picture with scarf 

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has captured the attention of Iranian social media users after her picture during a visit to Iran went viral while wearing Islamic veiling.

Iran Covid: 4 deaths, 256 new infections

Covid has killed 4 people in the past 24 hours in Iran. That’s according to the figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry on Thursday.

Iranian and Chinese FMs hold telephone conversation

Iran’s ambassador to China said on his personal page that the Iranian and Chinese foreign ministers held a telephone conversation over regional issues and bilateral ties on Thursday.

Iran sends first team of rescue workers to Afghanistan’s quake zone

Iran has sent the first team of its rescue workers to Afghanistan to help with the search and rescue operation in the country’s quake zone.

IRGC names Mohammad Kazemi as its new intelligence chief

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has appointed Brigadier General Mohammad Kazemi as the new head of the IRGC’s intelligence.

MP: Motion to impeach Iran industries minister still on track

The process to impeach the Iranian minister of industries, mines and commerce has not been derailed after some lawmakers withdrew their support for the motion, a member of parliament has revealed.

Daily critical of soaring prices of goods in Iran

An Iranian daily says the administration of President Ebrahim Raisi has failed to make good on his promises to keep prices of basic commodities and products in check after removing the subsidies.

In Tehran, Russia FM slams US for ‘hindering revival of Iran nuclear deal’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has slammed the United States for throwing a wrench in talks on a potential revival of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, reaffirming Moscow’s support for the stances adopted by Tehran in the course of the negotiations in defense of its rights.

Official: Kabul must prove respect for Iran’s Helmand water share in action

Iran renews protest against the Kabul government’s failure to respect the country’s share of the Helmand River at the joint border, saying mere words are not enough for Afghanistan to prove its commitment to Tehran’s water rights.

Court: US should pay Iran nuclear martyrs’ families over $4bn

An Iranian court has issued the final verdict in the case of the assassinations of several senior Iranian nuclear scientists, ruling that the US government has to pay the families of the martyred scientists $4.3bn in damages for having a role in their killing.

Iran’s aid supplies arrive in quake-hit Afghanistan

Iran’s relief and humanitarian assistance for the victims of a deadly earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan in the early hours of Wednesday has arrived in the quake-stricken country, the ruling Taliban’s spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said.

President Raisi urges swift end to Ukraine war, blames NATO provocations

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has called for an end to the Ukraine war, blaming the US and NATO for the conflict.

Sadr: Iran never meddled in Iraqi politics or pressured Shia groups

Senior Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr roundly dismisses claims of Iranian “meddling” in the affairs of his country, saying the neighboring state never exerted any pressure on any Shia group in Iraq.

Iran FM offers condolences over deadly earthquake in Afghanistan

The Iranian Foreign Minister has offered condolences over the deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.

Iran: UN rights report ‘politically-driven’, ‘unfair’

The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman has dismissed a recent report by the United Nations secretary general about the human rights situation in Iran as politically-motivated, biased and unfair.

CNN confirms Israel behind assassination of Irsnian Colonel Sayyad Khadei

US news channel CNN has quoted the country's intelligence officials as confirming that Israel was behind the assassination of IRGC Colonel Hassan Sayyad Khdoaei in Tehran several weeks ago.

Russian FM and Iranian president meet in Tehran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Larvov, who is in Tehran at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart, on Wednesday met with Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi.

Report: Iran registers highest monthly inflation figure since 1979

Iran’s monthly inflation has hit a four-decade record high of 12.2 percent over the Persian calendar month of Khordad – May 22 to June 21.

Iran’s foreign trade hits $25.5bn in the first quarter

Iran’s Customs Administration says the country recorded a foreign trade of 25.5 billion dollars in the first three months of the current Persian calendar year that began on March 21.

Iran Red Crescent ready to send aid to Afghanistan’s quake zone

The director of Iran’s Red Crescent Society has declared readiness to send aid to eastern Afghanistan where a powerful earthquake has caused heavy casualties and massive damage.

Iran records 256 new Covid cases, 3 deaths

The Iranian Health Ministry announced on Wednesday that 256 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 3 patients have died of the disease in the same period of time.

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