Deputy FM urges Red Crescent to help war-stricken Yemenis

Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Ghashghavi said the solution to the problems of Yemen does not go through foreign intervention or military aggression.

Rafsanjani cancels Saudi visit

Rafsanjani, who is known to have had very good relations with senior Saudi officials when he was Iran's president, has voiced deep concern over the ongoing crisis in Yemen.

Iran protests Turkish president’s ‘improper’ remarks

Iran has summoned Turkey's charge d’affaires to hear Tehran's protest against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's “improper” remarks regarding the Islamic Republic.

Rouhani: Country’s economy back on fast recovery track

President Rouhani said taking advantage of new technologies, absorbing investment and making use of experts are among top priorities of free trade zones.

Yemen invasion, a strategic mistake: Senior diplomat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi called for an immediate end to the air strikes, stressing the need for dialogue among different Yemeni groups.

Zarif, Kerry open fifth day of nuclear talks in Lausanne

Following his meeting with Kerry, Zarif is scheduled to sit down with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in the Swiss city.

Saudi offensive against Yemen is a strategic mistake: Iranian diplomat

Amir-Abdollahian advised the new Saudi leadership to deal with the developments in Yemen with “respect and peace.”

P5+1’s turn to show flexibility in nuclear talks, President Rouhani says

President Rouhani says Iran has exhibited the necessary flexibility during the course of nuclear negotiations, calling on P5+1 to reciprocate.

Salehi: One or two technical issues still to be resolved

The ministers won’t get involved in details; we need to see whether we can conclude things before their arrival, Salehi said.

Iran’s UN envoy calls for serious approach to extremism

Gholamali Khoshroo said extremist and terrorist groups will continue to pose the gravest threat to the world unless they are fully dismantled.

Nuclear sanctions, R&D are disputed issues: Official

Hamid Baidinejad said some progress has been made in the talks, but there are still differences over sanctions and nuclear research and development.

Iranian MPs urge NAM to condemn Saudi aggression against Yemen

The international community should condemn such violation of the international and humanitarian laws, one MP said.

Iran, P5+1 hold more nuclear talks in Lausanne

Representatives of Iran and the United States, France, Britain, Russia, China and Germany took part in the talks in the Swiss city of Lausanne Thursday.

Exceptional chance for Iran nuclear issue: Rouhani

President Rouhani said that under a fatwa issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful.

FM: Iran sorry about Yemen but to continue with nuclear talks

Zarif said Iran has always stressed that the issue of Yemen should be settled through dialogue among Yemeni groups.

Iran’s Zarif urges immediate end to Saudi attacks on Yemen

Zarif said military operations constitute a violation of Yemen’s sovereignty and will only lead to further bloodshed.

Iran slams Saudi-led attacks on Yemen

The Foreign Ministry described the aggression as a dangerous move in violation of international responsibilities for respecting the sovereignty of countries.

Rouhani urges all Iranians to work for realization of New Year motto

President Rouhani has called on everyone to redouble their efforts to actualize harmony and unanimity between people and the government.

Iran offers condolences over German jet crash in French Alps

President Rouhani and the Foreign Ministry have offered condolences to the German government and families who lost loved ones in the deadly crash.

White House officials say Israel spied on Iran talks to sink nuclear deal

Israel was spying on Iran-P5+1 talks by eavesdropping and getting information from confidential US briefings, informants and diplomatic contacts in Europe, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Asia oil buyers set to enhance Iran imports

If sanctions are removed, there’s a big chance that demand for Iranian oil will recover in Asian nations like South Korea, China and Japan, according to analysts.

Minister calls for efforts to preserve regional cultural heritage

The Iranian culture chief calls for collective efforts to protect cultural heritage and archeological works of the region from Takfiri terrorists.

Lebanese Speaker says Takfiri terrorism is a plot to overshadow Palestine

At a meeting with the Iranian culture minister, the Lebanese parliament speaker said ISIL has been created to marginalize the question of Palestine.

No time should be wasted in Iran talks: China

China says it pursues an “objective and unbiased” approach to the Iranian nuclear issue and plays a constructive role in advancing the negotiations.

West must reach consensus over Iran N-talks: Araghchi

An Iranian nuclear negotiator says what is needed is a balanced deal that recognizes Iran’s nuclear program and lifts sanctions in exchange for confidence-building measures.

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