Iran Will Never Start Conflict, Tension in Region: President

Iran’s president has told the Emir of Qatar that Tehran is closely watching the US troops’ movements, but will never start a conflict or tension in the region.

Rouhani Hails Successful Launch of IRGC’s Military Satellite

The Iranian president has praised the successful launch into orbit of the country’s first defence satellite as an invaluable national achievement.

Iran Dismisses UK, French Stances on Satellite Launch

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has rejected the stances adopted by France and the UK on the launch of Iranian homegrown Noor satellite as a result of double standards and accepting the US bullying policies.

‘More Surprises to Come’, Iran Vows after Satellite Launch

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says sanctions, threats and political enticement cannot slow down the Islamic Republic's move to pursue its national interests and legal rights.

President Rouhani Hails Launch of IRGC’s Military Satellite

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has praised the launch of a military satellite by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps saying that such moves show the country is continuing its activities despite the spread of the coronavirus.

Ayatollah Khamenei Thanks IRGC for Its “Good Performance”

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has thanked the efforts made by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) in a message on Wednesday.

Iran, Turkey Weigh Plans to Shield Trade from Coronavirus

The presidents of Iran and Turkey have called for uninterrupted trade exchanges between the two neighbors, stressing the need for close economic interaction in conformity with the health regulations to avert the spread of coronavirus.

Iran’s Strategic Information Power Elevated by New Satellite, Commander Says

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says a homegrown multipurpose satellite that the IRGC has launched into orbit is greatly boosting the country’s power in the field of strategic information.

Iran Puts into Orbit Country’s First Military Satellite

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has successfully put into orbit the country’s first military satellite.

Tehran, Moscow Must Boost Ties Amid US Provocative Moves in Region: President Rouhani

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran has called for the expansion of relations with the Russian Federation amid the "provocative" actions taken by the United States and the Zionist regime in the region.

Tehran Urges Rome to Take Action against US Inhumane Measures

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran expects European countries, especially Italy, to take action against the US inhumane measures and its violation of international rules in the current difficult circumstances.

Cooperation Key to Ensuring Regional Security, Rouhani Tells Kuwaiti Emir

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the regional countries have no choice but to cooperate to ensure the security of the region.

Iran Says US Prevented Its Routine Patrols in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the recent warning by Iranian patrol units came after US forces prevented IRGC troops from conducting legal patrols in the Persian Gulf.

IRGC Dismisses US Account of April 15 Incidents in Persian Gulf 

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps has dismissed the US’ account of the April 15 incidents in the Persian Gulf, describing it as a fake scenario written in “Hollywood style.”  

Iran Unveils Two Modern Strategic Radar Systems

Iran has unveiled two new strategic radar systems, named “Persian Gulf” and “Moraqeb”, to further enhance its air defence capability.

Places of Worship to Remain Closed in Iran for Now amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says mosques and places of worship will remain closed for another two weeks as part of social distancing measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Social Distancing Slows Pace of COVID-19 Infection in Iran: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the drop in the pace of coronavirus infection in the country is due to citizens’ abidance by the social distancing plan and businesses’ compliance with health protocols.

Iran’s COVID-19 Daily Fatalities Drop for 4th Day in Row

The daily death toll from the novel coronavirus in Iran has decreased for the fourth consecutive day.

Iran Says COVID-19 to Peak in Autumn; No Vaccine in Sight in Near Future

A senior Iranian official says the coronavirus pandemic will reach its peak in autumn when the influenza virus infection will also reach its zenith after 11 years.

Iran Condemns US Move to Halt Funding to WHO

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned the US president’s decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) amid the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic as a crime against humanity.

Iran’s IRGC Develops Smart System to Detect Coronavirus in 5 Seconds

Iran's IRGC says its experts have, for the first time in the world, developed a smart system capable of detecting COVID-19 and other types of viruses in the surrounding environment by creating a magnetic field.

Interest-Free Loans to Be Paid to Millions of Iranians amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The Iranian president says interest-free and low-interest loans will be offered to millions of Iranians and businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Says US Has No Legal Right to Veto IMF’s Measures

The spokesperson for Iran’s administration has reminded the US government that the international institutions are not its private properties and Washington has no right to veto the International Monetary Fund’s plans for giving Iran a loan.

Some 46,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

Iran's Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour says 45,983 patients have so far recovered from the novel coronavirus, and been discharged from the hospital.

Not Easy to Attribute Corona Outbreak to Biological Terrorism: Iran

Head of the Health Department of the Iranian Armed Forces’ General Staff says it is not easy to definitely assert the coronavirus is a human-made one, but the issue is being studied at scientific centres.

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