Iran, Japan Confer on Ways to Broaden Ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Nobuo Kishi in a meeting in Tehran discussed different avenues for the further expansion of relations and cooperation between the two Asian states.
Senior Negotiator Views Talks with Russian Counterpart “Specially Important”
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and senior negotiator Seyed Abbas Araqchi underlined that talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Ryabkov in the Italian capital were specially important on the threshold of the multilateral negotiations between Tehran and the world powers in Vienna later this month.
Iraqi Tribesmen Recapture Mosul Neighborhood
Tribesmen from Iraq’s Mosul regained control of one of the Northern city’s neighborhoods following heavy clashes with Takfiri militants.
Commander: Iran’s Enemies Weaker Than Ever
Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Brigadier General Hossein Salami underlined IRGC's full readiness to foil enemies' plots, and said the enemies of Iran are in their weakest position.
Zarif, Zebari Discuss Terrorists’ Attack in Iraq
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Iraqi counterpart Hoshyar Zebari in a phone talk discussed the latest developments in the region, specially the recent terrorist operations in Iraq.
US-Sponsored Takfiri Groups Blemishing Real Face of Islam
Commander of Iran's basij (volunteer) Force Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi condemned the crimes committed by Takfiri and Salafi groups in different regional states, specially in Syria and Iraq, and said these groups which are supported by the US have scratched the beautiful face of Islam.
Supreme Leader Pardons 1052 Iranian Prisoners
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei pardoned or commuted prison terms of a large number of convicts sentenced by various Iranian courts.
Iran Voices Support for Iraq in Fighting Terrorism
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian announced Tehran's full support for Iraq's war on the terrorists who have intensified their operations in the Arab country.
Iran decries Turkish Consulate seizure in Iraq
Iran has condemned recent acts of terrorism in Iraq, including the seizure of the Turkish Consulate in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, by militants from the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
Shamkhani: Presence of Daesh in Iraq, a threat to whole region
Iranˈs Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) chief Ali Shamkhani said the growing presence of the terrorists affiliated to Daesh group in Iraq is a threat to the whole region.
Araghchi: Iran, US talk ‘in positive atmosphere’
Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator has said the second day of Iran-US nuclear talks was held in a positive atmosphere in Vienna.
Iraqi Grand Ayatollah calls for unity against DAESH
Iraqi Shiite Grand Ayatollah has called for unity among all of the country’s political and army factions against the terrorist DAESH.
Iran condemns terrorist attack in Iraq
Iran has strongly condemned terrorist attack in Iraq by the DAESH in Mosul and Kirkuk.
Maliki declares state of emergency after Mosul falls to ISIL
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has issued a state of emergency throughout the country, after Iraq’s oil-rich city of Mosul fell to the hands of a radical militants group.
Gül receives Rouhani in Ankara
Turkish president has received Iran’s Hassan Rouhani who is visiting the country.
Iran-Turkey ties important to Middle East: Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has emphasized the need for the further expansion of bilateral ties with neighboring Turkey, saying Tehran-Ankara relations are significant for the entire Middle East.
Official: Isfahan Refinery to Produce Euro-4 Gasoline
Iran's Isfahan refinery plans to start producing Euro-4 gasoline once the necessary catalyst is mass-produced in the country, a senior official announced.
Parliamentarians: Syrian elections showing country’s power
In Iran, 230 Parliamentarians has signed a statement where they believe Syrian recent election displayed government and people’s political power.
Burns to head US negotiators in Iran N-talks
Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator has said Iran and US would negotiate on Tehran nuclear program, Monday and Tuesday (June 9, 10) in Geneva.
Iran volleyball players rout Brazil 3-0 in 2014 World League
Iran's men volleyball team has beaten its host Brazil at 2014 World League match in Brasilia today, Saturday.
Iran, Turkey to hold talks on common issues, problems
Iran’s FM has said president Rouhani and Turkish counterpart, PM will talk on common issues and problems in Rouhani's upcoming visit to Turkey.
Larijani calls for expansion of relations with Singapore
Iran’s Parliament Speaker has said Iran should expand parliamentary and economic relations with Singapore.
Iranian Sunni scholars condemn ISIL savagery
Following the horrifying acts of savagery, in Iraq and Syria, by ISIL, Iranian Sunni scholars denounce the terrorist grouping as a Western creation, urging all Muslims to form a united front against it.
Rouhani congratulates Assad on victory
Iran’s President has extended his congratulations to Syria's President on his landslide victory on June 3 presidential election.
Iranian animation ‘Mice City 2’ to be screened on Eid al-Fitr
Iranian animation ‘Mice City 2’ producer has said the movie was already produced to be shown on Eid al-Fitr.