Tehran Seeks Closer Ties with New Iraqi Government

Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday expressed the country’s enthusiasm for stronger ties with its western neighbor during new Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s tenure.

President Rouhani: Iran Needs No One’s Permission to Defend Itself

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed that Iran's military program is based on a defensive doctrine, but that Tehran would never ask for anyone's permission for defending itself and expanding its defense industries, implying that the nation would not discuss its missile program in talks with the world powers.

In this country life goes on

Transcript of the speech of deputy culture minister at the gathering of Iranian Media and the International Community which marked the launch of Iran Front Page.

Zebari Stresses Iran-Iraq Cooperation in Fight against ISIL

Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari announced on Sunday that Tehran and Baghdad have been cooperating in the campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group.

Araqchi: Iran, G5+1 Members to Hold Bilateral Talks

Senior Iranian nuclear negotiator Seyed Abbas Araqchi underlined Tehran's resolve to narrow down differences with the Group 5+1 (the US, Britain, France, Russia and China plus Germany), particularly with the western ones, and said several bilateral talks are scheduled to be held before the main multilateral meeting to this end.

Chasing tragedy: James Foley and the violence of Empire

I recently became a mother, which could explain why this current period of conflict strikes me even harder than usual.

Iran unveils indigenous cruise missiles, drones

Iran has unveiled indigenous cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles as the country continues to break new ground in its defense industry.

Envoy Calls for Early Completion of Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline

Iran's Consul-General in Peshawar appeals for efforts to expedite Iran-Pakistan pipeline.

Iran’s Largest Carmaker Ups Production by 160%

Production at Iran and the Middle-East's biggest automaker registers a 160% hike in four months.

Rouhani Hopes for Iran-Ukraine Closer Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday congratulated the Ukrainian people and government on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day.

Iran, Azerbaijan to Cooperate in Caspian Sea Oil Production

The Republic of Azerbaijan’s state-owned oil company will cooperate with an Iranian oil firm in exploration and production of oil in the Caspian Sea.

Replacement of a minister won’t change the government course

President pledges that his government won’t change course following the impeachment of his science minister.

Christians Take Refuge in Iraq’s Kurdistan

Atrocities by ISIL Takfiris have caused a new exodus of Iraqi Christians after the fall of the Assyrian city of Qaraqosh in northern Iraq, Press TV reports.

Iran starts testing Iraq gas pipeline

Iran has began pre-startup tests on a pipeline built to transport natural gas to Iraq to feed the country’s power plants, says an Iranian official.

Pre-World War II ammunition unearthed in Tehran

Up to 180 artillery and mortar rounds dating back to pre-WWII era have been found in a neighborhood in the Iranian capital.

Ali Karimi takes on the Ice Bucket Challenge

Ali Karimi, a one-time Asian soccer player of the year, takes on the Ice Bucket Challenge.

Iran Front Page officially launched

Iran Front Page (IFP) was officially launched at a gathering dubbed Iranian Media and the International Community in Tehran late Wednesday on August 20, 2014. Initially the content of iranfrontpage.com is in English, but the website will eventually translate select news stories, analyses and articles from the Iranian press into a few widely-spoken languages.

Iran would enjoy oil, gas for next 60, 200 years

NIOC deputy-manager for explorations has said the country would enjoy gas and oil reservoirs for next 60 and 200 years, respectively.

ISIL beheading video anti-Islam Two Minute Hate: Analyst

The widely circulated beheading of American journalist James Foley by the Takfiri ISIL militants exemplifies celebrated British novelist George Orwell’s Two Minute Hate event against Muslims, an analyst writes for Press TV.

Iran Determined to Get Results in Nuclear Talks

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday his country is seriously seeking to resolve the issues related to its peaceful nuclear energy program in the negotiations with the six world powers.

Iranian Cleric Condemns ISIL Attacks against Minorities in Iraq

A senior Iranian cleric strongly condemned the “brutal attacks” against the Christians and religious minorities in the north of Iraq and called for closer ties and collaboration among religious leaders across the world to save the humanity.

Iranian FM Underlines Enhancement of Ties with Africa

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed the country's willingness to further develop relations and cooperation with African states.

Iran mass-produces advanced batteries for missiles

Iran has launched production lines for energy density batteries used in the electronic systems of its sea-based, ground-based and air-based missiles.

Hezbollah condemns ISIL killing of James Foley as savagery

Hezbollah resistance movement has issued a statement condemning the beheading of American photojournalist James Foley by the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group as a “savage crime.”

Oil tankers return to Iran’s ports

The oil minister says with sanctions eased, foreign oil tankers begin port calls to Iran.

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