Iran successfully puts to test new long-range ballistic missile

The defense minister has said that Iran does not ask for anybody's permission to increase its defense might and missile capabilities.

Iranian general killed in Syria

Brigadier General Hossein Hamadani, the veteran commander of the IRGC, was martyred during an attack by ISIL terrorists on the outskirts of Aleppo.

Iran condemns Saudi airstrike on Yemen wedding

Tehran has called on the UN and influential countries in the Yemeni crisis to ramp up efforts to bring an immediate end to the Saudi-led air strikes on Yemen.

Israel only impediment to nuclear-free zone in Middle East: Iran UN envoy

Iran's UN ambassador has said that Israel continues to block all international and regional efforts to create a nuclear weapons-free zone in the Middle East.

Iran deputy FM urges UN to save Yemeni lives against Saudi aggression

Attacks on residential areas, schools, and hospitals are in flagrant violation of humanitarian laws and rules, deputy foreign minister Amir-Abdollahian said.

Saudi aggression on Yemen constitutes war crime: Iran

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council called on the international community to seek a political solution to the Yemen crisis.

Bodies of 316 pilgrims killed in Mina crush repatriated: Official

A third cargo plane carrying 98 bodies of Iranian pilgrims touched down in Tehran early Tuesday.

Former Iranian diplomat still missing in Saudi Arabia: Deputy FM

On the possibility of Roknabadi’s abduction, Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Ghashghavi said that such a claim can neither be confirmed nor denied.

Zarif defends his performance in UNGA session

The Iranian top diplomat said that in the meeting with the US secretary of state, the issue of possible problems in the implementation of JCPOA inside the US was discussed.

Gov’t priority is to increase production, cut unemployment: President

President Rouhani said that Iran's revenues in the post-sanctions era will be spent on the country's economic development.

Rafsanjani urges measures to check growth of terrorism

Terrorism is a virus which will sooner or later infect other countries; world thinkers should stem the spread of it, Rafsanjani said at a meeting with the Croatian parliament speaker.

Rouhani: Iran to destroy wall of illegal sanctions in coming weeks

The post-sanctions era will be calmer and ideal for production and investment, the president said.

Iran Intelligence Ministry collecting Mina documents: Minister

Alavi reiterated that Iran should follow up the Mina case in collaboration with other nations and Islamic countries.

President: Iran Ready for Anti-Terror Cooperation with EU

The president expressed Tehran’s readiness to hold consultations with Zagreb on issues of mutual interest, as well as regional and international developments.

Iran condemns US airstrike on Afghanistan’s Kunduz hospital

The attack on the medical facility belonging to Doctors without Borders is irresponsible and unjustifiable, Afkham said.

Iran supports Russia’s anti-terror airstrikes in Syria

Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Iran and Russia have always supported the people and government of Syria in the face of terrorism.

Washington Post reporter part of plot to oust Iran gov’t: MP

Rezaian was tasked with implementing a scenario orchestrated by a group of US Senators, Shafiei quoted an IRGC report as saying.

Iran lawmakers pass single-urgency JCPOA motion

MPs require the Iranian administration to actively pursue the policy of global nuclear disarmament and participate in all international, legal and diplomatic efforts in this regard.

Road Minister: Iran to construct 7 int’l airports by 2025

Iran has plans to build seven international airports near Tehran in ten years to guarantee the country’s pioneering role in tightening the security and development of the region, said the minister of roads and urban development.

Plane carrying 114 Iranian victims of Mina crush lands in Tehran

The second batch of the Iranian Hajj pilgrims who died in a September 24 crush of people in Mina, near Mecca, were repatriated on Sunday morning.

Iran has six demands from Saudi government: Vice president

The vice-president for legal affairs has said that Iran is not empty-handed to sue the Saudi government for failure to honor the international responsibility envisaged by the International Law Commission in 2001.

Rafsanjani calls for formal inquiry into human tragedy in Saudi Arabia

Two painful incidents took place in Mecca this year which left a lot of pilgrims from several Islamic countries dead and hurt sentiments of Muslims, Rafsanjani said.

Iran sends letter to Parliamentary Union of OIC over Mina disaster

Iran’s Ali Larijani has called for the adoption of necessary measures to prevent reoccurrence of tragic incidents like the Mina crush.

Iran to take back satellite from Italy

The head of the Iranian Space Organization has said that Mesbah Satellite has been held under seizure by Italy for three years because of sanctions and Tehran is engaged in talks with Rome to take it back.

Iran’s Zarif highlights ECO continued support for int’l efforts to ensure peace

Foreign Minister Zarif has asked the ECO members to back efforts at national, regional and global levels to help achieve lasting peace, stability and prosperity in the ECO region.

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