Iran Ready for Dialogue with All Regional Countries: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is prepared to sit for talks with all countries in the region in order to settle regional problems and issues.

Iran Officially Starts Its National COVID-19 Vaccination Drive

Iran officially started its mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Tuesday, giving the first shot of the Russian Sputnik-V vaccine to the Health Minister's son.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s Message for Putin Delivered to Russian Duma Chairman

Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has delivered the message of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, for Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Chairman of the Russian State Duma.

Iran to Return to JCPOA Obligations Only If US Sanctions Lifted: Ayatollah Khamenei

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader says if the United States lifts all sanctions, Tehran will live up to its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Cessation of US Arms Sales to Riyadh Could Help Settle Yemen Crisis: Iran  

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the US decision to stop supporting the Saudi war on Yemen may help settle the conflict.

Iran to Begin COVID-19 Vaccination in Coming Days: Rouhani

Iran's president says the country will begin coronavirus vaccination based on set priorities in the coming days.

Iran Welcomes Formation of Executive Council in Libya

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has welcomed the formation of a temporary executive council in Libya.

ICJ Ruling ‘Legal Victory’ for Iran: President Rouhani

The Iranian president has described as a “major legal victory” for Iran the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s decision to review the case brought by Tehran against the US.

Iran Opposed to Any Foreign Interference in Iraq’s Affairs: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed Tehran’s opposition to any foreign interference in the international affairs of Iraq, describing it as detrimental to the whole region.

Expulsion of US Forces from Iraq Best Reaction to Soleimani Killing: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein that the US forces must be expelled from the Arab country in reaction to the assassination of Iranian anti-terror commander Qassem Soleimani and his Iraqi comrade Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

Rouhani Urges Biden Admin to Abide by UNSC Resolution 2231, Int’l Law

The Iranian president says the new US administration should comply with the UN Security Council resolution that endorsed the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

JCPOA Survived Thanks to Iran’s Efforts; Now It’s Other Parties’ Turn

Iran’s government spokesman Ali Rabiei says the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers have survived so far thanks to the Iranian nation’s resistance, and it’s now the other parties’ duty to keep it alive.

EU’s Borrell Can End Iran-US Dispute over JCPOA Return: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell can resolve the “Mexican standoff” between Iran and the US over the two sides’ return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal in his capacity as the JCPOA coordinator.

Iran Says Trying to Get Its Stranded National Out of Myanmar

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Iranian embassy in Thailand is trying to help an Iranian woman stranded in Myanmar to get out of the country following the recent coup d'etat in the country.

‘Talks with Taliban Don’t Mean Iran Has Forgotten Killing of Its Diplomats’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the talks being held between Iranian officials and the Taliban with the aim of bringing back stability to Afghanistan don’t mean that Tehran has forgotten the militant group’s 1998 killing of Iranian diplomats in Mazar-i-Sharif.

Iran Backs Formation of ‘All-Inclusive’ Gov’t in Afghanistan, Zarif Tells Taliban

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has welcomed the idea of formation of an all-inclusive government with the participation of all ethnic and political groups in Afghanistan.

Trump’s Prevention of COVID-19 Vaccine Export to Iran ‘A Crime’: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the former US administration committed the crime of preventing vaccine and medicine supplies to Iran amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Siren Heard in Western Tehran Not Related to Any Security Issue: Official

An Iranian official says that the siren heard in western Tehran on Friday night had nothing to do with any security issue.

Regional Cooperation Key to Mideast Peace, Zarif Tells Arab Neighbours

Iran’s foreign minister says the only way to establish security and tranquility in the region is all-out cooperation between regional countries.

Iran to Return to Its Commitments One Hour after US Does So: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Iran will live up to all of its commitments as soon as the United States returns to its obligations.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Armenia after Visiting Baku, Moscow

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Yerevan for political talks with the Armenian officials.

No Talks with US before Biden Announces Official Position on JCPOA: Iran

The Iranian government spokesman says Tehran is waiting for the new US administration to announce whether or how it will begin to deliver on its commitments as per the 2015 nuclear deal (officially known as the JCPOA).

Iran Approves Russian Vaccine for COVID-19: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the country has approved Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine and plans to both import it and produce it, giving the country a tool to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Iran, Russia Need to Coordinate Stances Now That Trump’s Gone: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his visit to Moscow would involve negotiations on a range of issues, such as the strategic ties between Iran and Russia and the need to coordinate policies as the new US president has taken office.

Iran Launches Phase Three of Tests on Quantum Key Distribution

Iran has launched phase three of tests on quantum key distribution (QKD), a secure communication method which implements a cryptographic protocol involving components of quantum mechanics.

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