Iran Strongly Condemns Nice Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly denounced a terrorist attack in the French city of Nice, but at the same time warned about “ugly provocations” that breed more radicalism.

Some Regional Leaders Dividing Muslim World: Iran’s Qalibaf

The Iranian parliament speaker says a handful of Islamic heads of state have set the precedent of sowing discord in the Muslim world by turning their back on the principle of unity among Muslims.

Ayatollah Khamenei Raps French President’s Insult to Prophet of Islam

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has denounced the president of France’s “stupid” support for disrespect for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as an insult to the reason of the French voters who elected Macron.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Contracts COVID-19

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has been diagnosed with the coronavirus infection.

Rouhani Scolds Macron, Praises Muslim World for Its Decisive Reaction

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron for his anti-Islam stances, and praised the Muslim world for its “decisive and timely” reaction to the European leader’s insult.

Iran Summons French Envoy over Macron’s Anti-Islam Stances

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the French charge d'affaires to Tehran in protest at Paris authorities’ insistence on adopting anti-Islam stances.

US Regime Complicit in Iran’s COVID-19 Deaths: Foreign Ministry

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the US government's sanctions against the Iranian nation have made the Coronavirus pandemic even more deadly and brutal in Iran.

Iran Condoles with Afghan Gov’t, People over Deadly Attacks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the “heinous” bomb attacks in the Afghan capital of Kabul, which killed more than 20 civilians.

Iran’s Leader Calls on Officials to Redouble Efforts to Contain COVID-19

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution has underlined the need to redouble efforts and utilize stricter methods to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Condemns Continued Insults in France to Prophet Muhammad

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has strongly condemned the obstinate continuation of French moves insulting the Prophet of Islam, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Iran Puts Several US officials on Sanctions List

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has, in a statement, slapped sanctions on a number of US authorities in reaction to similar sanctions imposed by the US against Iran's ambassador to Iraq.

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy to Protest US Allegation of Meddling in Election

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned Switzerland’s ambassador to Tehran in protest at the “baseless” allegations of foreign meddling in the upcoming US presidential elections raised by American officials.

Iran’s Non-Oil Exports Doubled in 8 Years: President

The Iranian president says the country's non-oil exports have roughly doubled in the 11th and 12th administrations.

Iran’s President Hails Arms Embargo Lifting as Victory of Logic over Force

The termination of the UN arms embargo on Iran marks a victory for rationalism and rule of law against force and bullying, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said.

Iran Not to Join Regional Arms Race: Spokesman

The spokesperson for the Iranian government says the Islamic Republic would never enter a regional arms race despite the termination of the UN arms embargo on Tehran, taking a swipe at the US for turning the region into a stockpile of weapons.

Iran Says Has Nothing to Hide about Ukrainian Plane Crash

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs Mohsen Baharvand has highlighted Tehran’s efforts to protect the rights of families of victims of a Ukrainian plane that crashed near Tehran in January, saying there is nothing to hide about details of the accident.

Iran-Afghanistan Railway to Open in Coming Days: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has unveiled plans for the opening of a long-awaited railway linking Iran’s Khaf to Afghanistan’s Herat, saying the new route would promote trade cooperation between the two neighbours.

Iran Can Meet 90% of Defence Needs Domestically: DM

Iran’s defence minister says the country is capable of producing 90 percent of its defence needs domestically, and that is a bitter pill to swallow for Washington.

Iran Will Now Conduct Legal Arms Trade with Other Countries: UN Mission

Iran’s mission to the United Nations says with the termination of the UN arms embargo on Iran, the country will now conduct legal trade in weapons with other states.

Iran Officially Announces Termination of UN Arms Embargo

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has released a statement to announce the termination of the UN Security Council's provisions on arms restrictions against Iran.

‘Truckloads of Medicines Seized in Iraq Not of Iranian Origin’

The Food and Drug Administration of Iran says the 19 truckloads of medicines seized in Iraq were not Iranian, and had only been transferred via Iran.

Iran Warns Baku, Yerevan against Repeat of Attacks on Its Border Areas

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says it is not at all acceptable that several rockets fired during the Karabakh conflict have struck Iran's border areas.

Iran Opposed to Europe’s Military Presence in Persian Gulf: Araqchi

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has expressed Iran's opposition to any foreign military presence in the Persian Gulf region, including the presence of European forces.

Iran to Enforce Fresh Travel Bans to Curb COVID-19 Spread

The Iranian president has agreed to the enforcement of lockdowns in five major cities across the nation during the days-long holidays ahead in order to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Urges Baku, Yerevan to Stop Killing Civilians, Stick to Karabakh Truce

The Iranian government spokesman says Tehran urges the Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia to stop the killing of civilians in the Karabakh fighting, and stick to the Russia-brokered truce.

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