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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. 

Raisi: Expertise, fighting corruption qualifications for cabinet picks

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says his administration has no red line for dealing with corruption.

Iran’s Raisi appoints electoral rival as VP

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raeisi has appointed one of his rivals during last June presidential elections, as Vice-president for Economic Affairs.

Iran MPs discuss qualifications of President Raisi’s cabinet picks

On Tuesday, Iran’s Parliament continued the confirmation process for President Ebrahim Raisi’s picks for ministers of his cabinet.

With 709 killed, Covid deaths hit new record high in Iran

Covid-19 deaths have hit a record high in Iran since the pandemic began in early 2020, with more than 700 killed in the past 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday.

Iran to unveil new domestic missile defense system

Iran’s deputy defense minister says the country will soon unveil the latest version of its surface-to-air Bavar-373 missile with more capabilities than the Russian-made S-400.

Missile might top priority of Raeisi’s pick for Defense Ministry

Iran’s Parliament wraps up the third day of discussions to endorse President Ebrahim Raeisi’s picks for the cabinet.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Mr. Hakimi polymath, literary man, innovative thinker

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, issued a message of condolence on the demise of Muhammad Reza Hakimi, renowned Iranian scholar. Ayatollah Khamenei's message, issued on August 23, 2021, is as follows:

Delay in Release of Iranian Assets in Japan Not Justifiable: Raisi

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called for the immediate release of Iran's frozen resources in Japan, noting that further delay in the release of the assets blocked in Japanese banks cannot be justified.

Iranian, Japanese Foreign Ministers Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a meeting with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi in Tehran.

Iranian MPs Begin Reviewing Proposed Ministers’ Credentials

Iranian lawmakers have begun reviewing the qualifications of the proposed ministers nominated by President Ebrahim Raisi.

Iranian People Mark Ashura Rituals While Observing Health Protocols

Millions of Shiite Muslims from all walks of life poured into the streets of various Iranian cities on Thursday to mark Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of their third Imam, while wearing face masks and observing social distancing amid strict COVID-19 restrictions.

Iran Says Had Notified IAEA of Its Nuclear Measures

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the country's nuclear program and activities are fully in line with the Non-Proliferation Treaty (​NPT) and its Safeguards commitments.

US Military Defeat Should Be Used to Restore Lasting Peace in Afghanistan: Raisi

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the United States’ military defeat and its withdrawal from Afghanistan should be used as an opportunity to restore security and lasting peace in the country and return it to normal life.

Nuclear Talks Unlikely to Get Anywhere: Iran VP

Iran’s first vice president says negotiations on the country’s nuclear program are unlikely to bear fruit.

Iran Concerned about Escalation of Violence in Afghanistan: Spokesman

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed Tehran's concern about the escalation of violence in Afghanistan and the country's people, especially the displaced.

Iran Summons Russian Ambassador to Protest Controversial Photo

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited Russian Ambassador to Tehran Levan Dzhagaryan for a meeting with the Iranian foreign minister's assistant to give explanation on a controversial picture tweeted by the Russian embassy in Tehran.

Iran Outraged by Controversial Photo Tweeted by Russian Embassy

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has harshly blsted a controversial tweet by the Russian embassy in Tehran.

Iran’s Leader Sets One-Week Deadline to Resolve Issues in Pandemic Fight

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatoolah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the country’s officials to do whatever they can to contain the spread of the coronavirus as soon as possible.

Iran Waiting for Israel’s Wrong Move to Destroy Tel Aviv Regime: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military commander says the country’s military is waiting for a wrong move by the Israeli regime to destroy it.

2nd Phase Trials Show Iran’s Covo-Pars Coronavirus Jab 80% Effective

The spokesman for the Covo-Pars vaccine project of Iran’s Razi Institute, which is undergoing clinical trial, says the second phase of its trials show 80 percent effectiveness in protecting people against the coronavirus.

Iranian, French Presidents Discuss Lebanon Woes, JCPOA Revival

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron discussed a wide range of issues, from Lebanon problems to the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), in a phone conversation on Monday.

Raisi Admin Will Definitely Resume Vienna Talks to Revive JCPOA: Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the government of President Ebrahim Raisi will definitely continue the nuclear talks in Vienna aimed at reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Stage Set for Collapse of Israel: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military commander says the stage is set for the collapse of the Israeli regime.

Iran Rejects G7’s ‘Baseless’ Accusations over Israel Ship Attack

Iran has dismissed as groundless a statement by the Group of 7 which blames Tehran for the attack on an Israeli-managed ship off the coast of Oman.

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