Iran, Pakistan to Open New Border Crossing on Dec. 19

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled plans for the opening of the second border crossing with Pakistan on December 19.

Iran Reports Lowest Single-Day Rise in COVID-19 Deaths in 80 Days

Iran has confirmed 178 new deaths caused by COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since September 28, and 7,121 new cases of infection with the virus, a record-low since October 30.

Rouhani Urges All-Out Efforts to Have US Sanctions Lifted ‘Without Delay’

The Iranian president says every effort should be made to get the anti-Iran sanctions lifted without any delay.

Soleimani’s Killing to Be Avenged Even after Trump, Iran’s Leader Suggests

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, says the country will definitely take revenge against those behind the January assassination of Iranian commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, in Baghdad.

Iran Happy to See US President Donald Trump Leaving Office: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Tehran is not overjoyed at Joe Biden taking office as the next US president, but is happy to see President Donald Trump leaving.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Condemns US Sanctions on Turkey

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rapped the US sanctions imposed on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian air defence system, expressing Tehran’s support for the Turkish nation and government.

Iran’s Missile Program, Regional Policies Not Related to JCPOA: Rouhani

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran will not accept any preconditions, like the inclusion of its missile program and regional activities in the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, and will not renegotiate the accord, officially known as the JCPOA.

France Can’t Preach Others on Human Rights after Honouring Egyptian Dictator: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says France is in no position to preach other countries on their human rights situation after decorating Egyptian “dictator” Abdel Fattah el-Sisi with its highest honour, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour.

Iran Summons German, French Envoys over ‘Interventionist’ Statements

Iran has summoned the German and French ambassadors to Tehran over the statements released by the European Union, Berlin and Paris regarding the execution of Rouhollah Zam, the administrator of the anti-Iran Telegram channel Amad News.

Turkish FM Calls Zarif to Reaffirm Respect for Iran’s Sovereignty

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu has called his Iranian counterpart to give an assurance that Ankara respects the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty and territorial integrity after the Turkish president’s recitation of a poem provoked unease in Iran.

COVID-19 Infections, Deaths Declining Thanks to Restrictions: President

The Iranian president says the trend of coronavirus infections and fatalities is on the decline thanks to the restrictions enforced and people’s cooperation.

Iran Strongly Blasts Erdogan’s ‘Interventionist’ Remarks

Reactions are pouring in to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s interventionist remarks about the reunion of Azeri-speaking people of Iran and Azerbaijan Republic.

Zarif Chides Erdogan for Secessionist Remarks about Azerbaijan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a poem he recited in Baku about the separation of Azeri-speaking people north and south of Aras River.

Iran, Afghanistan Open Major Cross-Border Railway

Iran and Afghanistan have inaugurated a railway project connecting the Iranian city of Khaf to Herat in the other country.

Reduction of Iran’s Commitment to JCPOA Reversible: President

President Hassan Rouhani has assured the other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal that the whole measures Tehran has taken to reduce commitment to the JCPOA could be reversed as soon as the other side honours its undertakings in full.

Iran to Sell 2.3 Barrels per Day of Oil Next Year: President

Iran’s president says the world should know that the country will sell its oil next year.

Biden Knows What to Do to Win Iran’s Trust: Spokesman

Iran’s government spokesman says the US President-elect Joe Biden well knows what to do and what to avoid in order to win Iran's trust again.

Assassins of Fakhrizadeh Should Be Awaiting Iran’s Response: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military official has ensured Iranians that the country will give a response to those behind the assassination of top Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Tehran, Damascus Pursue Common Goal of Fighting Terror: President Rouhani

The Iranian president says Tehran and Damascus pursue the common goal of countering Israeli occupiers and terrorism.

Iran Won’t Negotiate, Compromise on National Security: Spokesman

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the country will neither negotiate nor compromise on its national security, warning Germany about its efforts to achieve what the US “maximum pressure” policy failed to fulfil.

IRGC General Claims Artificial Intelligence Used to Slay Iranian Scientist

Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has provided more details of the recent assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, pointing to a smart satellite-controlled weapon using artificial intelligence.

Iran Must Prepare for Continuation of Sanctions undecr Biden: VP

Iran’s first vice president says the country must prepare itself for the scenario in which incoming US President Joe Biden refuses to lift anti-Iran sanctions.

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Shouldn’t Keep People from Observing Protocols: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the hope that a vaccine for coronavirus could become available in the near future should not stop citizens from observing health protocols.

Zarif Hits Out at German Foreign Minister’s Anti-Iran Comments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at his German counterpart Heiko Maas for his comments about Iran and its missile program.

Iran Urges IAEA to Condemn Assassination of Fakhrizadeh

Iran has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to clearly and unconditionally condemn the assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

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