Tightened security measures in Bahrain concerning: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry has advised Bahrain to resume serious dialog with recognized leaders of popular movements to find a peaceful and political solution to the country’s crisis.

Let’s look for peace, not hostility in 2016: Rouhani

The president wished all a year “full of friendship and free of conflict.”

Iran draws red line on missile program

Iranian officials have lined up to underline the country’s push to buttress missile capabilities after reports that the US administration planned new sanctions on the Islamic Republic in spite of a nuclear accord.

Araqchi: Iran missile test never violates JCPOA

Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi said that missile test is conspicuously different from Joint comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and that it never runs against the Tehran-5+1 nuclear deal.

Rouhani orders Iran’s missile program accelerated

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has issued an order calling on the country’s Defense Ministry to expedite efforts for boosting the country’s missile power as reports emerge of US plans for imposing fresh sanctions on Tehran over the issue.

IRGC rejects rocket test near US warships

An Islamic Revolution Guard Corps official has said that security and peace in the Persian Gulf is among serious strategies for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran taking urgent action on air pollution

President Rouhani has said that necessary decisions have been made to deal with the pressing problem of air pollution in Iran.

Iran condemns bomb attack in Pakistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said Tehran views such terrorist acts as being in line with the evil objectives of the enemies of Pakistan and the Muslim world.

Speaker vows reaction to US moves against Iran

Larijani said that Iran honors its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and tries to make sure that the deal is carried out properly.

Iranian MPs to propose motion to receive compensation from US

The motion has been signed by 175 MPs up to now.

Iran says constructing 125 luxury hotels

Soltanifar said that some of the new hotels are ready to be opened provided that the required financial resources are provided to their contractors.

Iran urges ‘smart’ approaches to Mideast crises

The deputy foreign minister said Iran’s policy is based on expansion of relations with the Persian Gulf littoral states and called on Tehran and Doha to continue talks with aimed at improving ties.

Iran, India ink comprehensive deal on diverse economic areas

The Indians are willing to cooperate with the Islamic Republic in the development of Chabahar port in southern Iran and the construction of a rail network to connect India to Central Asia.

Leader voices hope for establishment of new Islamic civilization

The Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday voiced hope for establishment of new Islamic civilization and cautioned Islamic World about enemies' divisive plots.

New US Visa Law contravenes JCPOA “good faith” provision: Shamkhani

Ali Shamkhani says the US cannot talk about trust building, and at the same time impose hostile restrictions on Iran or pass laws to illegally steal the Iranian nation’s assets.

Iran to use all possible means to protect properties: Spokesman

Jaberi Ansari said withdrawal of any money from Iran's frozen assets in the US would run counter to the 1981 Algeria Claims Settlement Declaration.

Araghchi: US visa waiver program clear violation of nuclear deal

Although it is not an important issue, it is aimed at harassment and is against the paragraphs 28 and 29 of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)," Araghchi said.

Iranian MP decries US breach of JCPOA

In letters to his counterparts at the European Parliament and the parliaments of France, Britain, Germany, Russia and China, Alaeddin Boroujerdi said the new US law is “unfair and discriminatory” in nature.

Muslim countries proud of Hezbollah: Iran’s FM

Iran’s top diplomat also described Hezbollah’s approaches, which involve boosting Lebanese people’s unity, as being in the interest of everyone.

Iran following US plan to seize frozen assets

Seif said the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has a total of $2.5 billion frozen in New York, including the interest on top of the original $1.7 billion held in Citibank accounts.

Muslim unity pivotal in fight against violence: Rouhani

The president criticized certain Muslim countries for purchasing US arms and either delivering the weapons to militant groups or using them against other Muslim nations.

Russia-Turkey row against region interests: Leader’s aide

If there is a difference among regional countries or Muslim states, it should be settled through dialog and we should not interfere in each other’s internal affairs, Velayati said.

Post correspondent permitted to visit family on Christmas Day

Rezaian was allowed to spend two hours with his mother and wife in Evin prison under a judicial permission.

Supplies of S-300 Air Defense Systems to Iran to Begin in January 2016: Source

About 80 military specialists from Iran in January, 2016 will begin a training to use S-300 at the training centers of the Mozhaisky Academy.

Number of Applicants for Iran Parliament Seats Surpasses 10,000

Interior Ministry has announced that the number of female applicants have risen by 3 percent compared to the previous term.

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