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Iran to Announce New Decision on Reducing Nuclear Commitments

Iran is set to announce its new decision about scaling down its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal on Sunday.

Iran Defuses Bomb Planted in Pressure Cooker

The Iranian Police have defused a bomb planted in a pressure cooker at a residential area in the southeastern city of Zahedan, a commander said.

‘Abducted Iranian Diplomats Still Alive, Held in Israeli Jail’

A senior Iranian official says the four Iranian diplomats abducted nearly forty years ago by Israeli-backed forces in Lebanon are still alive and held in Israeli jails.

‘Iran Must Seize UK Oil Vessel If Tanker Not Released’

A senior Iranian official has called for the seizure of a British oil tanker in case London refuses to release the Iranian vessel it has illegally detained in Gibraltar.

Why Shinzo Abe’s Iran Visit Turned into Failure

It's been three weeks since the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Tehran. However, observers are still wondering why the historic visit did not yield any desirable achievement.

Tehran Raps US for Requesting IAEA to Hold Meeting on Iran

Iran has criticized the US for requesting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to hold an emergency meeting on Iran, describing it as a “sad irony”.

Iran Urges Int’l Probe into Fate of Abducted Diplomats

Iranian Foreign Ministry has reiterated its call on the international bodies to follow up on the fate of the four Iranian diplomats abducted in Lebanon back in 1982.

Iran Summons UK Envoy over Oil Tanker Seizure

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the British ambassador to Tehran after a tanker carrying Iranian oil was seized in Gibraltar.

New EU Foreign Policy Chief: Fan of Iran Deal, Critic of Trump

Josep Borrell, who served as Spanish foreign minister, will replace Federica Mogherini as the new European Union foreign policy chief.

Trump Distorts Rouhani’s Remarks, Claims Iran after ‘New Deal’

US President Donald Trump has distorted remarks by his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, regarding Tehran’s uranium enrichment plans in reciprocation of Washington’s unilateral exit from a 2015 nuclear deal and the other parties’ failure to keep their side of the accord.

‘Iran to Fulfil JCPOA Obligations as Much as Europe Does’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has played down his French counterpart’s cautionary words about the dangers of leaving the 2015 nuclear deal, making it clear that Tehran will be implementing the JCPOA exactly in the same way that Paris would do it.

Iran, Japan Discuss Nuclear Disarmament

Ranking diplomats from Iran and Japan have held consultations on the process of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Iran Condoles with Emir of Sharjah over Son’s Death

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered his condolences to the ruler of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the unexpected death of his son.

Police Denies Poppy Cultivation in Iran

A senior Iranian Police commander has quashed rumors about opium poppy cultivation in the country.

Syria to Stand by Iran against All Threats: Assad

President Bashar al-Assad says Syria fully supports the Iranian nation and the Islamic establishment against all threats and acts, which contravene international law and regulations.

Iran to Remain Committed to JCPOA as Much as Europe Does

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal exactly in the same way that the Europeans do.

Rouhani Scolds US on Anniversary of Downing Iran Air Flight 655

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at the United States on the anniversary of a US warship’s downing of Iran Air Flight 655, which resulted in the deaths of 290 passengers back in 1988.

Iran Expresses Regret over Russia Submarine Fire

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over the lethal fire that broke out on a Russian submarine, killing several crew members.

Iran Leader Says Hajj Pilgrimage ‘Political-Religious’ Move

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has criticized those who believe the annual Hajj pilgrimage is not a political move.

Iran to Surpass 3.67% Uranium Enrichment Level Sunday: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic will increase the level of its uranium enrichment as part of the second phase of reducing its nuclear deal commitments on July 7, when the 60-day deadline it had given the Europeans will end.

Fear of War Evident in US’ Behaviours: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military commander says the enemies are now scared of waging a war against Iran, and the country has managed to neutralize and cushion the blow from the enemy’s power and policies.

Iran in Possession of Unique Secret Weapons: General

A senior Iranian commander has warned the enemy against making any wrong move in dealing with Iran, saying the country possesses secret weapons.

Iran, Iraq Move Closer to Dredging Arvand Rud

Iranian and Iraqi officials have discussed further arrangements for a planned clean-up of Arvand Rud border river in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran to Honour JCPOA Just Like E3, Zarif Says

The foreign minister of Iran has made it clear for the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal that Tehran’s compliance with the accord will be commensurate with their economic commitments.

US Sanctions Threatening Life of Patients, Iranian Medical Academy Warns

Head of Iran’s Academy of Medical Sciences has denounced the “barbaric and illegal” US sanctions against the Islamic Republic’s health sector, saying the Iranian patients are suffering from the sanctions while the self-proclaimed champions of human rights have remained silent.

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