Ayatollah Khamenei thanks Iran Paralympics caravan

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a message to thank the nation’s sports caravan at the Tokyo Paralympics Games 2020.

Iran sitting volleyball wins Paralympics gold

Iran’s national sitting volleyball team subdue Russia 3-1 in the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 to snatch the gold medal in the final match.

Iran Denies Sputnik Vaccine Produced Domestically, Transferred to Russia

The Iranian health ministry has denied media reports that some two million doses of the Sputnik coronavirus vaccine are produced in Iran monthly and taken to Russia.

Iran calls for restraint amid Panjshir clashes

Iran has urged warring sides in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Vellay to exercise restraint amid sporadic clashes in the area.

China, Iran FMs vow to implement strategic partnership deal

The foreign ministers of Iran and China say the two countries are determined to implement their 25-year strategic cooperation agreement.

Raisi visits remote village on border with Afghanistan

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has paid an unannounced visit to a remote village on the border with Afghanistan and held talks with its residents.

Ali Daei Praises Ronaldo After Beating World Top Scorer Record

Former Iranian national football team striker Ali Daei, who held the title of the top international men’s football goal scorer for 17 years, has praised Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo, after he snatched his title.

Iran’s Nemati wins third gold at Tokyo Paralympics 2020

World-renowned Iranian archer Zahra Nemati makes history by striking gold in the women’s individual recurve at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games.

Iran FM: Tehran not to Give in to US Pressures

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian tells his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian that the Islamic Republic will not give in to US pressures over its nuclear program.

New Consignment of Covid-19 Vaccine Arrives in Iran

A consignment of coronavirus vaccines containing well over 1.4 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine of the COVAX Facility has arrived Iran.

Raisi Calls for Increased Trade with Neighboring Countries

Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi says increasing exchanges and trade with neighboring countries is among the top priorities of his government.

“Iran Capable of Destroying Airborne Targets at 200km Range”

The commander of the Iranian army’s air defense force says the country is equipped with systems that can destroy targets at a range of more than 200 kilometers.

UN Chief Says Ready to Work With Raise for Peace, Human Rights

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sent a message to Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, declaring the world body’s readiness to cooperate with the Islamic Republic’s new government.

Iran FM: Nuclear Talks Real Only If Producing Tangible Results.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says Tehran will not run from the negotiating table over its nuclear program, but this administration believes talks will be real only if they produce tangible results.

Top military commander: Iran skies safer than ever

The commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force has described the Islamic Republic's airspace as safer than ever before.

Khatibzadeh: No new Iran-Saudi talks held in Baghdad

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says three rounds of negotiations between Tehran and Riyadh have been held so far, but there were no new talks between the two sides in the recent summit in Iraq.

Top Iran commander: US Afghan withdrawal Humiliating Defeat

The chairman of the general staff of Iran’s armed forces says the US withdrawal from Afghanistan was a humiliating defeat.

Ayatollah Khamenei: US to blame for Afghan sufferings, carnages and recent blasts

Iran’s leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said the US is to blame for all the suffering of the people of Afghanistan.

China says ready to expand strategic ties with Iran

China’s foreign minister says his country is ready to promote ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying Beijing favors expansion of the strategic ties with Tehran.

Raisi in Kuzestan vows to Address Ongoing Problems

New Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says his administration will do whatever it takes to address the problems of people in southern Khuzestan province, who have faced water shortage recently, an issue further complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attacks at Kabul Airport

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed his deepest condolences over the terrorist attacks which happened on August 26, including the bombings at the airport in the Afghan capital, Kabul.

Raisi: US Afghan withdrawal a chance to establish peace, security

Iran’s president says the US withdrawal from Afghanistan is a turning point for all Afghan ethnic groups to establish peace and security in their country.

Raisi urges quick vaccination against covid-19

Iran’s President calls for the quick vaccination of all Iranians as the nation is facing high covid fatalities.

Iran foreign minister: Asia, neighbors our priority

Top Iranian diplomat says his priority as the new foreign minister is to expand ties with neighboring countries. In a message posted on Instagram, Hossein Amir Abdollahian added the ministry under his command will pursue balanced, dynamic and smart foreign relations based on mutual respect. His full message is as follows:

Iran MPs approve all Raisi’s cabinet picks but one

Iran’s Parliament confirms all of President Ebrahim Raisi’s picks for cabinet posts but the proposed Minister of Education, Hossein Baghgoli. 

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