Iran summons Saudi charge d’ affaires over Mina incident

Iran’s interior minister in a letter to his Saudi counterpart has called for full investigation into the tragic stampede incident in Mina.

Iran is an influential regional power: Rousseff

Terror groups should not get a chance to turn into terrorist states, President Rouhani said in a meeting with his Brazilian counterpart in New York.

Toll from Hajj stampede outside Mecca reaches 2,000: Sources

The death toll from a deadly crush during Hajj pilgrimage rituals in Mina, outside the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, has soared...

Saudi government responsible for Mina tragedy: Ayatollah Rafsanjani

Ayatollah Rafsanjani has said that Saudi officials in charge of [maintaining] order in Hajj rituals are responsible for the incident near Mecca and should be answerable to the Islamic world.

Iran’s President Rouhani orders task force to address Mina disaster

Among its objectives, the task force would have to send over aid teams, if needed, and dispatch aircraft to Saudi Arabia in order to assist the pilgrims and the wounded.

Iran declares 3-day national mourning over Mecca deaths

The Saudi government should meet its obligations in compliance with the rule of righteousness and fairness, the leader said.

Iran always supported Syria during four years of conflict

Afkham also noted that incorrect and bigoted policies towards the crisis in Syria are even affecting the efforts of the UN and other organizations.

Number of Iranian victims of Saudi stampede rises to 47

The head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said that the Saudi officials had blocked two ways leading to the stoning point, thus causing the stampede.

FM spokeswoman condemns Sana’a bombing

She said the innocent people of Yemen are falling victim to attacks by both terrorists and the Saudi-led coalition.

US policies, Israel crimes key problems for Muslims: Leader

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has released a message to Hajj pilgrims stressing the importance of the annual ritual.

Iran urges IAEA to expedite assessment of Parchin samples

Kamalvandi said that Tehran has insisted that evaluation of the samples be carried out faster to speed up what should be done under a Road-map signed with the UN nuclear watchdog.

Zarif: Iranians should feel changes according to UN Resolution 2231

He urged the Western countries and those interacting with Iran to strengthen the foundations of JCPOA through their performance and their measures.

Rafsanjani: JCPOA a victory for revolution, Iranian nation

War veterans have every right to opine about the country's major developments and should not be disheartened by the hue and cry of a loud minority, said Ayatollah Rafsanjani.

Iran considers ties with China strategic: Economy Minister

Iran’s economy chief has said that existing limitations in Iran-China economic and trade ties will be removed in the near future.

Iran president condemns raid on diplomatic missions in Yemen

President Rouhani has praised Oman for its constructive role in regional developments, saying that Iran and Oman must cooperate to help end regional crises.

Iran armed forces biggest anti-terror force: President

President Rouhani said Iranian people displayed unprecedented unity during the eight-year war.

Iran inks gas deal as Omani minister visits

Two separate agreements have been signed for studies in the offshore and onshore sections.

Iran welcomes boosting cooperation with Total

Total has already voiced readiness to sign new contracts with Iran, Rokneddin Javadi said.

France business development office inaugurated in Tehran

A French delegation has held talks with Iranian officials to discuss ways to boost bilateral trade ties between Tehran and Paris.

Iran welcomes French investment in tourism: VP

Iranian and French businessmen should draft an agreement to be signed by the two countries’ presidents when President Rouhani flies to Paris later this year, Soltanifar said.

IAEA hails ‘significant progress’ in Iran roadmap implementation

Significant progress has been achieved, Yukiya Amano told reporters in Vienna a day after his Iran visit.

Iran rescues Singapore ship, arrests 7 pirates in Persian Gulf waters

Seven of the hijackers have been arrested and sent to prison, Alireza Aghajari, an Iranian prosecutor, said.

IAEA not to disclose confidential information: Amano

To protect confidential information, we have a regime which we consider serious and will adhere to, Amano told Iranian MPs.

JCPOA proved Iran nuclear program is peaceful: Rouhani

The agreement was difficult to reach and it was the right path chosen by all sides involved in Iran’s nuclear negotiations, President Rouhani said.

President Rouhani calls for IAEA’s impartial approach to JCPOA

We would like to see that the world’s public opinion trusts the IAEA, because confidence in the agency will give calm to the world’s people, President Rouhani told Amano.

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