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President Rouhani Debunks US Claim That Gen. Soleimani Sought War

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has dismissed the American “lie” that top Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani was after a war in the region, saying the martyr was contributing to regional stability and helping the nations.

Millions in Iran Pour into Streets to Attend Revolution Anniversary Rallies

Millions of people from all walks of life took to the streets on Tuesday to attend nationwide rallies marking the 41st anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

It’s Time for Europe to Play Its Role in Saving JCPOA: Iran

Iran's nuclear chief says it is about time for Europe to play its role as a main JCPOA stakeholder in saving the 2015 nuclear deal through fulfilling their commitments irrespective of the US administration’s unjust pressures.

Top Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Discuss Ukrainian Plane Crash

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Swedish counterpart have talked about the January 8 crash of a Ukrainian passenger plane near Tehran.

FM Zarif Warns about Consequences of Siding with US

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the parties which side with the US and call the heroes of the regional nations terrorists that they will definitely have no future in the region.

President Brands US Sanctions as Terrorist Act against All Iranians

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has denounced the US sanctions on the Islamic Republic as a totally inhumane measure, saying the cruel sanctions amount to an act of terrorism against all Iranian people.

US Troops Mortified Globally after IRGC Strike: Spokesman

Spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) General Ramezan Sharif says that the US military “are finished in the region” after IRGC missile strikes on their base “humiliated them in the eyes of the military people in the world.”

Anti-Iran Propagandist Rouhollah Zam Stands Trial in Iran

Rouhollah Zam, the Paris-backed anti-Iran propagandist who played a key role in the 2017-18 protests across the Islamic Republic, went on trial in Tehran on Monday morning.

UK Ambassador Returns to Iran, Calls for Bilateral Talks

Britain’s Ambassador to Iran Robert Macaire says he is back in Tehran, stressing the importance of holding talks between Iran and Britain to achieve progress on issues that are important to both countries.

Iran Sympathizes with Thailand after Fatal Shooting

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed sympathy for Thailand over deaths and injuries in a deadly gun rampage in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima.

Iran Unveils New Homegrown Missile

Iran has unveiled its latest homegrown missile, named Ra'ad 500 as well as a composite engine named Zahir and the spatial composite engine Salman.

Iran Says Fight against Terrorism in Syria’s Idlib ‘Necessary’

An Iranian diplomat has thrown Tehran’s support behind the Syrian government’s massive offensive to fully retake Idlib, the last stronghold of militants, highlighting the “necessity” of fight against terrorists in the Arab country.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Crisis in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Geir O. Pedersen, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, in Tehran.

US Sanctions ‘A Crime in True Sense of Word’: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described the US sanctions as a true instance of “crime”, urging the country’s officials to cut Iran’s dependence on oil revenues in a bid to counter the impacts of sanctions.

US Will Have to Announce Heavy Casualties Inflicted in Iran Attack on Iraq Base

A top Iranian military official says Washington will have to announce the casualties that the US military suffered in Iran’s retaliatory missile strike on the American Ayn al-Assad base in Iraq.

Endangered by Israel Airstrike, Tehran-Damascus Flight Lands in Russian Airbase

An Israeli airstrike, carried out as Syria troops were liberating the terrorist-held town of Saraqib in northwestern Idlib province, has endangered a civilian flight carrying 172 passengers, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Can India Mediate between Iran and US?

Chief Minister of India’s Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath says the US can no longer act as a mediator between quarreling states and that the “entire world” expects New Delhi to shoulder the task of reducing tensions between Iran and the US.

Borrell’s Remarks Show E3 Won’t Use Snapback Mechanism: Iran

A senior Iranian official has hailed the recent remarks made by EU Foreign Policy Chief during his visit to Tehran, saying Josep Borrell’s remarks show Europe is seeking to preserve the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

US Pressures Have Gone Nowhere, Iranian President Says

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani says the US has failed to bring the Islamic Republic to its knees, noting that Iran’s economy without oil has been growing in spite of the American sanctions.

‘Deal of Century’ Will Die before Trump’s Death: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US president's so-called 'deal of the century' will perish before Donald Trump's death.

Iranian, Algerian FMs Discuss Muslim World Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Algerian counterpart have held talks on the latest developments in the Muslim world.

Zarif Holds Talks with PA President, Hamas Chief on ‘Deal of Century’

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate talks with Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on the American-Zionist deal of the century.

Iran FM Hails Palestinian Rejection of Deal of Century

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has voiced support for the Palestinian leaders and people in their opposition to the deal of the century.

Military Spending No Guarantee of Power, Zarif Tells Saudis

Iran’s minister of foreign affairs says military spending will not guarantee power for any country as the US which spends over 600 billion dollars on military has to leave the Middle East now.

Iran Reformist Camp Not to Field Any Nominees in Tehran Constituency

The Iranian reformist camp will present no electoral list in Tehran constituency in the upcoming legislative election due to be held on February 21.

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