President highlights 10 strategies for urgent anti-terrorism fight

President Rouhani put forward ten solutions for the battle against violence and extremism in his opening address at a Tehran anti-terrorism conference.

Iran hosts international confab against extremism, violence

President Rouhani has called for closer regional and international cooperation to build a violence-free world.

Iran to unveil 40 great oil projects at London conference

The oil projects are mainly in connection with South Pars and West Karoun oil fields and could fetch $40 billion worth of investment.

Iran should abandon talks in case they are dragged into a third stage: MP

A member of parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee says Iran should walk out of nuclear talks if they are dragged into a third stage.

Iraqi political, ethnic groups must reinforce unity: Iran’s Larijani

Iraq’s Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari described Iran as a powerful country in the region and across the world which has a special position in Iraq’s foreign policy.

Iran will stand by Iraq until end of anti-ISIL fight: Zarif

“The Islamic Republic of Iran realized the danger of violence and extremism in Iraq since the very first day and stood by the Iraqi nation,” said the Iranian foreign minister.

Iran makes electronic artificial hand

Locally-made artificial hands would cost one fourth of the German-made models on the market.

Iranian engineers develop edible insulin nano-drug

An Iranian-developed edible nano-medicine prevents insulin destruction and improves its permeation from the intestinal wall.

Rouhani: Nuclear Talks Serious, Progressive

President Rouhani reiterated that his administration will continue to safeguard the rights of the Iranian nation and the national interests and is not afraid of facing criticism.

Iran criticizes racial discrimination in US

Iran’s Foreign Ministry slammed the US police’s mistreatment of minorities and the people of color and the implicit support of the country's judicial system for racial segregation and violence against them.

Former negotiator defends Iranian general, the country’s nuclear program

While America has admitted to the positive role of Iran in the fight against IS, the question is why US allies unfairly take a swipe at Iran, Mousavian said.

Iran to launch satellite into space in two months

'Sharif Sat' built by Iranian experts at Sharif Poly Technique University along with locally-made satellites of Fajr (Dawn) and Tadbir (Wisdom) are poised to be put into space.

80% of Iran capital punishments for drug offences to go away

Based on Islamic and national laws, those involved in large-scale transfer and trafficking of drugs are sentenced to death by Iranian courts.

US anti-ISIL fight political stunt: Iran’s Majlis speaker

“Iran has carried out no airstrikes either directly or in collaboration with others [against ISIL] because it regards this course [of action] as wrong,” said the parliament speaker.

British MP acknowledges Iran’s key role in counter-terrorism

Richard Ottaway, a British lawmaker, has underlined that Iran is a big regional player, saying that Iran is key in the fight against ISIL terrorists.

OIC ministers call for closer media cooperation

Information and communication ministers from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation have emphasized the necessity for closer media cooperation among OIC member states to show the true image of Islam.

Iran eager to broaden ties with neighbors

The Iranian president says that development of ties with neighbors is a top priority of Iran’s foreign policy, adding Tehran is keen to have expanded relations with Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan.

Iran summons Yemen chargé d’affaires over bomb attack

The Yemeni chargé d'affaires in Tehran has been summoned to Iran's Foreign Ministry following a car bomb attack which targeted the residence of the Iranian ambassador to Sana’a.

Whole region to benefit from Iran-Central Asia rail

President Hassan Rouhani says that the entire region will benefit from the Iran-Turkmenistan-Kazakhstan railway, adding it marks a new beginning for better interaction among regional nations.

Iran committed to OIC objectives: Culture minister

Iran's culture minister has told an Islamic Conference of Information Ministers that the Muslim world needs solidarity and cooperation more than ever before.

Iran denounces IAEA’s PMD claims as ‘forged’

Iran has refuted IAEA accusations about the possible military dimensions of its nuclear energy program.

Iran will settle nuclear issue: Rouhani

“In the path of constructive interaction with the world, we will get the nuclear issue to a conclusion,” said President Rouhani.

FM: Iran-G5+1 nuclear talks, key issue in post-Cold War era

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran and P5+1 are very close to finalizing the framework of a final deal.

Anti-ISIL campaign needs political plan: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani underscores the need for a political roadmap in any campaign against ISIL terrorists.

Peugeot holding ‘intense’ talks to return to Iran

French car giant Peugeot eyes a comeback to Iran's lucrative market.

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