Iran Regrets ‘Alarming’ Explosion in Beirut

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over a massive blast that ripped through the Lebanese capital of Beirut, describing it as an "alarming" incident.

Iran’s Daily COVID-19 Cases Rise to Monthly Record

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has reported 2,751 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, the highest one-day number of cases since June 7, raising the total number of cases to 314,786.

Over 270,000 Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 270,228 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

Russia’s Claim of Having Developed COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Just for Show’: Iran

A renowned infectious disease specialist and a member of Iran's National Scientitic Committee to Combat COVID-19 has cast doubt on the news that Russian researchers have developed a vaccine for the novel Coronavirus.

Iran Arrests Ringleader of US-Based Terrorist Group

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says its forces have captured Jamshid Sharmahd, the ringleader of a US-based terrorist and sabotage group named Tondar (Thunder).

COVID-19 Restrictions to Remain in Force until Vaccine Available: Iran

The Iranian president says restrictions enforced to contain the spread of coronavirus will remain in place until further notice.

Leader Calls US Sanctions ‘Crime against Iranian Nation’

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has dismissed US sanctions as a major crime against the Iranian nation, which cannot be lifted by surrendering to the enemies.

Regional Cooperation Sole Way to Ensure Security, Iran Tells Qatar

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani says security and stability in the region would be attainable only through regional cooperation.

Iran Filing Lawsuit against Korean Banks for Seizing Its Assets

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the country is filing lawsuits against “delinquent” South Korean banks which have seized Iran’s money.

US Presence in Region Causing Insecurity, Devastation: Iran Leader

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the Presence of the US in the West Asia region is detrimental to the regional nations.

Iran Says Won’t Stand Aside Simply Watching US Provocations

The Iranian government spokesman says Tehran will not stand idly by and watch the United States’ “unjustifiable provocations.”

Iran Sets New One-Day Record for COVID-19 Fatalities

Iran has registered its highest COVID-19 death toll for a single day, with 235 new fatalities confirmed over the past 24 hours, a record-high since the beginning of the outbreak in the Islamic Republic.

Iran Begins Final Phase of Major War Games in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has commenced the final phase of major military drills codenamed “The Great Prophet 14.”

Over 255,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 255,144 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

Iran Rejects US Claims, Reaffirms Commitment to Afghan Stability

An Iranian official has dismissed the recent remarks made by the US envoy for Afghanistan about Tehran’s “insufficient support” for peace in Afghanistan, saying Iran favours stability in the neighbouring country.

Iran Says Won’t Retaliate in Kind for US’ Harassment of Passenger Plane

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic has no intention of retaliating in kind for the harassment of an Iranian airliner by two US warplanes in Syrian airspace.

Iran Vows Appropriate Response to US Interception of Mahan Air Flight

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the adventurist and dangerous move by US jet fighters against Mahan Air's Beirut-bound passenger plane, saying Tehran will not leave any hostile move unanswered.

US Harassment of Mahan Air Flight ‘Act of Terrorism’: Iran

Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami says the recent dangerous and aggressive maneuvering by two US warplanes close to an Iranian airliner over Syria was an “act of terror”.

Iran Calls Harassment of Its Civilian Plane ‘Violation of Int’l Law’

Iranian Vice-President for Legal Affairs Laya Joneidi says the US jet fighters’ harassment of an Iranian passenger plane over the Syrian airspace was a violation of the international law, and can be legally pursued at international tribunals.

Iran Says Holds US Accountable Should Anything Happen to Its Airplane

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says Tehran is investigating the details of the Thursday night's incident involving a Beirut-bound Mahan Air flight.

Over 2,000 Iranian COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized in 24 Hours

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 2,621 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified across the country in the past 24 hours, out of whom 2,004 have been hospitalized.

Harsher Revenge Awaiting US for Gen. Soleimani Assassination: Iran

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has warned the US to brace itself for yet another harsh revenge that the Islamic Republic is going to exact for the assassination of top commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran Confirms over 2,500 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has reported 2,586 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 281,413.

Leader Vows Iran’s Retaliatory Blow to US for Gen. Soleimani’s Killing

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned the United States that Iran will definitely reciprocate the assassination of top commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran, Iraq Resolved to Raise Trade Exchange Value to $20 Billion

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Prime Minister of Iraq have made a resolute decision to raise the value of annual trade exchanges between the two countries to $20 billion.

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