Asghar Farhadi Wins Grand Prix of Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival awarded its Grand Prix to prominent Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi for his latest drama "A Hero" in its 74th edition.

Rouhani Warns about Possible New COVID-19 Peak in Iran

The Iranian president has warned against another surge in the coronavirus outbreak if health protocols are not observed.

Iran Not to Resume Vienna Talks Before Raisi’s Inauguration

Iran has informed the European Union, the coordinator of the JCPOA Joint Commission, that it will not be ready to return to negotiations on a possible restoration of full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal in Vienna until after President-elect Ebrahim Raisi is sworn in in early August, diplomatic sources told Reuters.

Rouhani Says Opportunity to Reach Deal with West Taken from His Admin.

Iran’s president says the chance to revive the deal with the West over Tehran’s nuclear agreement was taken from his government, and the credit will go to the Raisi administration.

Iran Sympathises with Iraq over Tragic Hospital Fire

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has sympathised with the Iraqi nation and government, especially the families of the victims, over the heart-wrenching fire at Al-Hussain Hospital in the city of Nassiriya.

Security Prevails along Iran’s Borders with Afghanistan: Commander

IRGC Ground Force Commander says there is no security problem along Iran's common border with Afghanistan despite the recent developments in the neighbouring state.

Slovenian PM’s Remarks at MKO Gathering Not EU’s Position, Borrell Tells Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has condemned Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa's unacceptable participation and imprudent remarks in the MKO terrorist group's virtual gathering, and called on the European Union to express its position on the issue considering Slovenia's rotating presidency of the EU.

Iran Summons Slovenian Envoy over PM Jansa’s Speech at MKO Gathering

Iran’s foreign ministry has summoned Slovenia’s ambassador to Tehran over the unacceptable and undiplomatic move by the country’s prime minister to attend the virtual meeting of the MKO terrorist group.

Western Politicians Sell Themselves Cheap for MKO Circus: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has slammed what he called sellouts among western politicians for attending an annual meeting of the anti-Iran MKO terrorist group.

Rouhani Warns about Spread of Indian Variant of COVID-19

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Indian variant of COVID-19 has entered into Iran's central provinces and made the country’s situation worse than previous weeks.

Iran Says No Insecurity Along Its Border with Afghanistan Despite Taliban Offensive

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says there is no insecurity along Iran's borders with Afghanistan thanks to the efforts of Iranian border guards.

Possible Cyber-Attack Hits Iran’s Railway Network

An apparent cyberattack has delayed Iran’s train services and created an unprecedented chaos in the country’s stations.

Iran: Production of Uranium Silicide Plate in Accordance with IAEA Rules

Iran says its decision to build uranium silicide plates using 20-percent enriched uranium is for peaceful purposes, and the product will only be used in Tehran research reactor.

Intra-Afghan Dialogue Summit Kicks Off in Tehran

The Intra-Afghan Dialogue Summit, hosted by the Islamic Republic of Iran and attended by the representatives of the Kabul government and the high political delegation of Taliban, was opened on Wednesday morning with a speech by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Blast in Oil and Gas Pipeline in Southern Iran Kills Three

An explosion in an oil and gas pipeline station at Fath-ul-Mobin region of Shush County in Iran's Khuzestan province has killed three people and injured four others.

Delta Variant of COVID-19 Creates ‘Disaster’ in Southeast Iran

An Iranian lawmaker representing the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan says the Delta variant of the coronavirus has created a disaster in the underprivileged province.

Tehran Demands Action to Establish Fate of Abducted Iranian Diplomats

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran has released a statement marking the anniversary of the abduction, 39 years ago, of four Iranian diplomats by the Israeli regime in Lebanon.

Rouhani Urges Iranians to Observe Health Protocols amid New Surge in COVID-19

The Iranian president has warned against a fresh surge in coronavirus infections in the country, calling for strict abidance by health protocols.

Iran’s Leader Appoints Mohseni Ejei as New Judiciary Chief

Iran's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei as the new chief of Iran's Judiciary.

Iranian Oil Workers Go on Strike in Protest at Low Wages

Thousands of Iranians working in the country’s energy industry have gone on strike over the past week in protest at low wages.

Iran Govt. Says Will Review Protocols on Dispatching Reporters on Business Trips

Iran’s government spokesman has called for a review on safety protocols for dispatching of reporters on business trips, after two correspondents lost their lives in a bus crash incident in the Western Azarbaijan province in the northwest of the country.

Iranian Journalists Call for VP’s Resignation after Deadly Bus Crash

A group of Iranian journalists have gathered in front of the Iranian Department of Environment to call for the resignation of the Vice-President for Environment, Issa Kalantari, following the tragic bus accident where two journalists died.

Iranian, Armenian High-Tech Companies Discuss Promotion of Ties

Dozens of Iranian and Armenian high-tech companies attended a business meeting in Yerevan on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, to discuss expansion of their mutual cooperation.

Second Iran-Armenia Business Meeting Kicks Off in Yerevan

The second business meeting of Iranian and Armenian high-tech companies started in Yerevan on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Biden Admin Denying Iranian Victims of Chemical Weapons Access to Medicine: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has released a message marking the anniversary of the Iraqi gas attack on the city of Sardasht and National Day of Fight against Chemical and Biological Weapons.

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