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Iran’s Finger on Trigger to Start 20% Uranium Enrichment: Official

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country has its finger on the trigger to start the enrichment of uranium at 20-percent purity level as soon as President Hassan Rouhani issues the order.

Iran Hopes No Conflict Will Break Out Until Trump Leaves Offices

A senior military advisor to Iran's Leader says the Iranian Armed Forces are capable of targeting the US aircraft carrier deployed in the region, but hopes nothing will happen unti US President Donald Trump leaves office.

Iran Rejects Media Reports on Death Threats against Trump

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has flatly denied fabricated news published by US media claiming Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has issued death threats against his American counterpart Donald Trump.

Senior Iranian Cleric Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi Dies at 86

Senior Iranian conservative Shiite cleric Ayatollah Taqi Mesbah Yazdi has passed away at the age of 86.

Iran Writes to Security Council to Warn about US Adventurism in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) in New York has warned against the United States’ “military adventurism” and recent provocative moves in the Persian Gulf region, at a time that the administration of lame duck US President Donald Trump nears its final days.

Iran Holds Ceremony to Mark First Anniversary of Soleimani Killing

A ceremony was held on Friday to mark the first anniversary of the martyrdom of Iranian commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a US drone strike in January 2020.

Iranian, Kuwaiti Foreign Ministers Discuss US ‘Suspicious’ Moves

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah discussed the latest issues in bilateral relations and regional developments in a phone call at the beginning of the New Christian Year.

All US Bases in Region within Range of Iran’s Missiles: Leader’s Aide

A senior military advisor to Iran's Islamic Revolution Leader has warned US President Donald Trump about any act of aggression against Iran, saying all American bases in the region are within range of Iranian missiles.

People Inside US May Avenge Soleimani’s Killing: Top General

IRGC Quds Force Commander Esmaeil Qa'ani has warned that people inside the United States may retaliate the assassination of his predecessor General Qassem Soleimani.

Intelligence from Iraq Show US Seeking Pretext for War: Iran

Iran’s foreign minister says the United States is trying to make up an excuse to wage a war, but Iran will defend itself if it comes under an attack.

Iran Condemns Yemen Airport Blasts

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned explosions which hit an airport in Yemen’s southern city of Aden, and expressed condolences to the families of victims.

Iran Congratulates Havana on Anniversary of Cuban Revolution

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Cuban counterpart Miguel Díaz-Canel on the anniversary of the victory of the Cuban Revolution.

Trump to Be Ousted Not Just from Power, but from Life: Rouhani

Iran’s president says the US assassination of top Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani upon Donald Trump’s order was a crime that cannot be forgiven, and will definitely be avenged by regional nations.

Iranian Diplomat Visits Qatar to Discuss ‘Threats’ in Persian Gulf

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has held talks with top Qatari officials in a visit to Doha amid reports of the US deployment of several bombers and other advanced military equipment in the region.

Iran Gov’t, Parliament Vow to Redouble Efforts to Facilitate Expats’ Affairs

The Presiding Board of the Parliamentary Fraction for Iranian Expatriates’ Affairs has held a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranian Expatriates’ Affairs Kazem Sajjadi.

Iran Won’t Calm Down Until It Avenges Soleimani’s Assassination: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Iran will definitely take vengeance upon those responsible for the assassination of top Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran Says World Will Be Better Place without Trump

Iran’s government spokesman says the country is happy to see outgoing US President Donald Trump - murderer of General Qassem Soleimani - will be out of office shortly, as the world will be a better place without him.

US Responsible for Consequences of Adventure in Region, Zarif Warns

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the United States against any adventurism in the region, saying the responsibility for any possible adventure will fall on Washington.

Iran Says Any Adventurism in Iraq Is Condemned

لید این خبر به این شکل ویرایش بشه Iran’s government spokesman says the country has always condemned any adventurism in Iraq and attaches great importance to the Arab country’s sovereignty.

Money Stolen by Russian Official Didn’t Belong to Iran: Spokesman

The Iranian government spokesman has rejected Russian media reports that the one-million-dollar cash allegedly stolen by a Russian Foreign Ministry official belongs to Iran.

Rouhani, Qalibaf, Raisi All Stress Tackling US Sanctions

The heads of the three branches of the Iranian government see eye to eye on the necessity of neutralizing US sanctions on the country.

‘Bitter Satire’ Europeans Asking Iran Not to Implement Law Passed by MPs

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the West cannot ask the Iranian administration to violate the legislation passed by the country's Parliament regarding sanctions imposed on the country.

Iran’s Gov’t Bodies Officially Instructed to Implement Sanctions Legislation

Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has communicated to relevant institutions the executive bylaws on the legislation recently passed by the parliament which obliges government to take action to have sanctions lifted and protect the nation’s interests.

Europe, US Both Breached Iran Nuclear Deal: Spokesman

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says Europe and the United States have both violated the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran FM Holds Talks with Senegalese, Ghanaian Diplomats

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has separately met the ambassadors of Ghana and Senegal in Tehran.

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