Politics

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic is engaged in talks with the Taliban with the knowledge of the Afghan government adding that the talks will continue in the upcoming years.

Iran's Army plans to hold new war games within the next three months, Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said.

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the terrorist attack on the Libyan foreign ministry in the capital Tripoli, offering sympathy to the families of victims.

A huge crowd on Wednesday attended the funeral ceremony held for Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi, the 70-year-old chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council and former Judiciary chief who died in Tehran on Monday.

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution has expressed condolences on the death of a number of people in a bus crash in Tehran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Azerbaijan's Parliament Speaker Ogtay Asadov have stressed the importance of completing joint projects, especially those related to the International North–South Transport Corridor.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called fo improvement of relations between Tehran and Baku in different fields.

A senior Iranian commander says considering the sensitive situation in the region and the spread of terrorism, Tehran and Moscow should move to upgrade military ties and boost their anti-terror fight.

An Iranian analyst says Russia is likely to stab Iran in the back in order to secure its own national interests.

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed condolences over the passing of Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi, the 70-year-old late chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council and former Judiciary chief who died in Tehran on Monday.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has appeared before lawmakers on Tuesday to submit an annual budget of $47.5 billion for the next Iranian calendar year (to start on March 21).

Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi, the head of Iran's Expediency Council and former Judiciary Chief, has passed away at the age of 70.

An Iraqi lawmaker has described Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US forces from Syria as Washington’s new tactic, saying it is an illusion to think the decision would eventually result in the pullout of all US troops from the region.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Tehran.

Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Ali Shamkhani says widespread corruption of the Zionist regime’s leaders, the awakening of the regional nations, and their awareness about the child-killing regime’s plots and atrocities will crush Israel.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will arrive in Tehran for an official visit on Monday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the chaotic situation in the region results from the problematic policies pursued by Saudi Arabia and the Israeli regime, rejecting allegations that Tehran’s "expansionist" policy has brought destruction to the region.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the US presence in the Middle East, including Syria, was a source of insecurity in the region from the start.

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has thanked police forces for their efforts to improve their behaviour towards the people, saying such efforts are useful in winning people’s trust.

Iran’s top diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif says Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ decision to dissolve the Palestinian Legislative Council is against democratic principles and will serve the Israeli regime’s interests.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over a deadly tsunami in Indonesia's Sunda Strait, which has killed dozens of people and left many others missing and homeless.

A senior Iranian commander has denied as “sheer lie” the rumours that Iran fired rockets at an American flotilla in the Persian Gulf during the IRGC war games.

Iranian envoy to the UK has strongly rejected the reports of secret meetings between Iranian and US officials over the issue of Yemen.

India’s ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran says Indian oil imports from Iran has not been cut off and will continue.

Iran’s top lawmaker has called for increased efforts to expose brutal crimes committed by the Israeli regime against the oppressed Palestinian nation, as it helps garner stronger support for the Palestinian cause.