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Iranian MP: Iran-Russia strategic ties deepening

Strategic cooperation between Iran and Russia has entered a new phase after signing a mammoth billion-dollar energy agreement, an Iranian lawmaker says.

Iran Navy sends fleet to join Russian naval parade in Caspian

Iran sends a 10th naval fleet, featuring two missile boats, to Russia through the Caspian Sea to join the neighboring country’s Navy Day parade.

Raisi, Xi stress joint Iran-China resolve to speed up strategic cooperation

The Iranian and Chinese presidents hail a jump in the value of trade between Tehran and Beijing over the past year, stressing the need for the two countries to speed up the implementation of their long-term strategic partnership agreement.

Iran hits back at Israel: We’re not just present in Red Sea but anywhere we wish

Iran’s Navy commander responds to the Israeli army chief’s comments on the Islamic Republic’s increasing military presence in the Red Sea, saying the country will definitely be present not just in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean but anywhere else that it wishes or deems necessary.

Iran intelligence minister: Retaliation awaits those supporting enemies

Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib says Iran is fully aware of all hostile activities against the Islamic Republic and will take revenge on those providing support to enemies of the nation and paving the way for acts of terror in Iran.

Iran FM says Tehran seeking good, sustainable nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said Tehran will continue the nuclear talks aimed at removing US sanctions, but it wants a strong and sustainable agreement.

Iran FM warns Taliban against negligence over Helmand water share

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned If the issue of Iran’s share of Helmand River’s water is not resolved swiftly and seriously, it will negatively impact other areas of cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan.

Tehran’s municipality denies 2-week closure of parks for fear of floods

Tehran’s municipality denies reports that it has closed parks for two weeks for fear of possible flooding in the Iranian capital.

President Raisi: Any attack on Iran to face crushing response

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has strongly warned the Islamic Republic’s enemies against any aggression on the country.

Raisi: People constitute main component of Iran’s power, security

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran takes its power and national security from its people, who always participate in the country’s affairs, although the Islamic Republic enjoys great military capabilities.

Iranian minister: Cyberspace security needs revision

The Iranian minister of information and communications technology says the government, as the protector of the citizens’ interests, has to promote the country’s cyber security infrastructure and open up the space for people and businesses.

Iran busts spy ring tied to Israeli regime

Iran’s intelligence agents have identified and apprehended the ringleader as well as all other members of a spy network affiliated with the Israeli regime.

Iran to begin construction of new nuclear research reactor soon

Iran’s nuclear chief says the construction of a new research reactor in the central city of Isfahan will begin in the coming weeks.

IRGC commander: Iran forced US to flee the region

The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the US has weakened to the extent that it no longer plays a role in the West Asia region’s geopolitical landscape and has shifted to Ukraine.

Iran FM to EU’s Borell: Tehran determined to reach lasting deal

The Iranian foreign minister has once again reiterated Tehran is determined to reach a good, robust and lasting nuclear deal.

The Leader says hijab issue must be dealt with “very gracefully and logically”

The leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says everyone should act “very gracefully, logically and away from unnecessary emotions” on the issue of hijab – the Islamic dress code -- and clear reasoning must be employed to expose the western colonialist attitude in rejection of hijab.

Iranian Intelligence Ministry: Mossad mercenaries sought to detonate 8 powerful bombs inside Iran

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry has issued a statement giving more details of an operation that foiled a terrorist attack inside Iran by the Zionist regime’s notorious spy agency Mossad.

Iran FM says foreigners can’t hinder regional cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said Tehran will accelerate cooperation with its neighborinh states and that no foreign country can hinder the regional cooperation.

EU’s Mora urges parties to Iran nuclear talks to take final step

European Union deputy foreign policy chief says the best possible agreement to restore Iran’s nuclear deal with the West is on the table and called on all parties to take the last step to finalize it.

Iran intelligence ministry says targeted Israel several times in recent months

Iran’s intelligence ministry says it has had several successful proactive operations against Israel in recent months, besides foiling the occupying regime’s plots.

Iran FM says Tehran serious in reaching good agreement

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the EU is continuing its efforts for the success of the nuclear talks, and Tehran, too, is seriously seeking a good and sustainable result.

Iran calls for US flexibility, rationalism for nuclear talks to bear fruit

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says in the final round of the nuclear talks two factors, namely rationalism, and flexibility of the American side can ensure the success of the negotiations.

Chief negotiator: Iran has put forth ideas to conclude nuclear talks

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator has confirmed that the European Union’s foreign policy chief has put forward a new draft text to revive a 2015 nuclear deal, saying the Islamic Republic has also proposed its own ideas to conclude the negotiations.

Borrell: Time to save Iran nuclear deal

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josef Borrell says time is now for Iran and the other partiers to the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, revival talks to reach a deal.

President Raisi: West caused crisis in negotiations over revival of Iran deal

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the negotiations over the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have been plunged into “crisis”, blaming the West.

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