Iran’s FM, Afghanistan’s National Security Adviser Meet in Tehran

The outcome of popular votes led to the formation of the national unity government in Afghanistan and Iran supports what is based on the will and desire of the Afghan people, said Zarif.

Restoration of security in Iraq benefits the entire region: Larijani

Iran feels duty-bound to support the Iraqi government and nation and Iraq can count on Iran’s support, said Ali Larijani.

Iran MPs support foreign minister over nuclear talks

Iranian lawmakers have unanimously supported the Iranian foreign minister’s remarks on the performance of the country's negotiating team in nuclear talks with P5+1.

Tehran, P5+1 to hold next round of nuclear talks on Jan.18: Iran negotiator

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says the next round of nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1 will be held on January 18.

Iran has marked a 40-km red zone inside Iraqi border

The commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces says Iran has marked a 40-km red zone into the Iraqi border to warn terrorists against any infiltration attempt into Iranian territory.

Iran will never give up nuclear rights: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will never give up the nuclear rights of the Iranian nation, vowing to defend national interests in nuclear talks with P5+1.

Rafsanjani warns of civil war in Iraq

Support for the IS terrorist group by certain regional states is the result of their lack of political wisdom and foresightedness, said Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Iran favors security cooperation with Afghanistan: Official

A senior Iranian official has underlined the need for extensive and strategic cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan and the continuation of security consultations between the two countries.

Iran disbands terrorist cell

The joint counterterrorist operations by IRGC forces and police resulted in the arrests of the members of a terrorist group involved the killing of teachers and volunteer forces.

Nobakht: Iran to face no budget deficit even if oil prices drop further

The government is going to spend more economically if its anticipated oil revenues for next year’s budget bill are not materialized.

Stability will be restored to Iraq soon

A senior advisor to the Supreme Leader has said Iraq has managed to contain terrorism by following guidelines of the clergy and using Iran’s advice in its military campaign against the terrorists.

Falling crude prices unable to push Iran to soften tone

The Iranian oil chief has said that plummeting oil prices will not make the country change its steadfast positions and stances.

Iran decries fatal shooting of 3 Sunni clerics in Iraq

Iran has blasted a shooting attack that killed three Sunni clerics in the southern Iraqi province of Basra.

President Rouhani for referendum on significant topics

Under the Constitution, as for major economic, social, political and cultural issues, instead of having the suggested changes to the law approved in parliament, they could be put to a referendum, said President Rouhani.

Russian, Saudi FMs hope for rapid settlement of Iran’s nuclear issue

A number of foreign ministers, including the Saudi and Russian top diplomats, have sent official responses to Zarif’s letter, while some other foreign ministries issued general statements.

Araghchi stresses US failure in spoiling world’s post-Geneva opportunities for mending ties with Iran

After the Geneva interim deal, all countries were deeply interested to have relations with Iran and this was too scary for the Americans, said Araghchi.

Celebrating Prophet Muhammad’s birthday is superstition and heresy

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti has said that celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad is superstitious and Muslim should stop this act of heresy.

2015, year of economic boom for Iran: IMF

The IMF has projected a 2.2% real GDP growth for the Islamic Republic of Iran in 2015.

Iran to celebrate “nuclear victory” soon

AEOI chief Ali Akbar Salehi says that Iran will be the winner of the nuclear talks with P5+1.

Sunni Basiji, Shia teacher killed in Iran terror attack

A Sunni Basiji volunteer and a Shia teacher have been killed in a terrorist attack in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, police say.

Iran rejects AP report of nuclear deal with P5+1

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has denied a report by The Associated Press that Iran and P5+1 have agreed to a tentative formula, reiterating that both sides in the talks are still arguing.

Iran: Palestine statehood rejection leaves no option but resistance

Iran has slammed the UN Security Council’s rejection of Palestine statehood proposal, saying it shows the only option for the Palestinian nation to reclaim their rights is to continue their resistance.

Iran to increase South Pars gas production by 100 mcm

Iran's oil minister has said that as promised before the country will increase its gas production from South Pars by 100 million cubic meters [per day] by yearend [March 2015].

Iranian researcher invents allergy, HIV-diagnosis sensor

Somayyeh Khezrian, an Iranian researcher in Tehran University, has developed a sensor which can diagnose allergy and HIV in early stages.

President Rouhani: No need for foreign forces in region

President Rouhani has said that Iran and regional countries can defend their territory, and there is no need for foreign forces in the region under any pretext.

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