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Iran’s Zarif, UK’s Johnson Discuss Case of Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Iranian and British top diplomats have discussed the case of an Iranian-British national who is behind bars in Iran for espionage.
Iran’s FM to Travel to Central Asia Wednesday
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will head to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on Wednesday at the official invitation of the authorities of the two central Asian countries.
Enemies of Resistance Front in Weakest Position Ever: Iran Leader’s Aide
Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, hailed recent victories of the Resistance Front in the Middle East and said the enemies are currently in their weakest possible position.
Iran Ready to Let Pakistan Know How to Use Popular Forces: IRGC
A top Iranian commander says the country is ready to share with Pakistan its experience in mobilizing popular forces against enemies.
Saudi Arabia’s Anti-Iran Claims in Violation of UN Charter: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has categorically rejected the anti-Tehran claims raised by Saudi officials, saying such allegations are against international laws.
Visits to Saudi Arabia Hazardous to Regional Health: Iran FM
Iranian foreign minister has sarcastically highlighted that most important regional developments are taking place immediately after a foreign official’s visit to the ‘belligerent’ Saudi Arabia.
Iran President Blames World Powers for Causing Rift between Muslims
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says terrorism as well as sectarian and ethnic rifts are the two main issues afflicting the Muslim world, blaming some world powers for creating and spreading such divisions.
Iran President Hails Election of New Zealand’s New PM
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Jacinda Ardern on her election as New Zealand’s new prime minister.
Iran FM, Pakistan Army Chief Discuss Security Ties
Pakistan's Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is in Tehran on an official visit, has held talks with Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Cooperation with Iran Helps Syria Survive Foreign Plots: Velayati
A senior advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says in light of the cooperation between Tehran and Damascus, Syria was protected from foreign conspiracies and aggressions.
Iran Raps Accusations Raised in Saudi-Led Coalition’s Statement
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically rejected the recent anti-Iran accusations raised in a statement by the Saudi-led coalition against Yemen, calling such allegations “baseless, irresponsible, damaging, and provocative.”
Iran Protecting Arba’een Pilgrims with Missile, Radar Systems
An Iranian air defence commander has announced that the flights passing Iran’s airspace during Arba’een would be closely observed using advanced radar systems.
Nuclear Deal Implementation Shows US Not Reliable: Iran
An Iranian legislator says the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal proved that that the United States can never be trusted.
Pakistan’s Top General Arrives in Tehran for Security Talks
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has arrived in Tehran at the head of a delegation of ranking military officials for talks with his Iranian counterpart and other officials.
Iran Resolved to Support Syria in Post-war Era: DM
Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been supporting its Syrian “brothers”, and is determined to help them during the post-war era.
Iran Leader Appoints New Army Commanders
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has made three new appointments in the Iranian Army.
Masoud Barzani Condoles with General Soleimani over Father’s Death
Former President of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Masoud Barzani has sent a message of condolences to IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani over his father’s demise.
What Prompted Hariri to Resign after Meeting with Iranian Envoy?
An informed source says Tehran’s negative response to the Saudi-dictated demands was the main reason behind Lebanese prime minister’s resignation on Saturday.
IRGC Chief-Commander Rejects Trump’s ‘Baseless’ Claim
The commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has dismissed the US president’s ‘groundless’ claim that Iran had supplied the missile Yemeni forces fired at Riyadh international airport.
Iran to Pull Out of NPT If Sanction Reinstated: MP
An Iranian lawmaker says if Tehran comes under further sanctions, the parliament will oblige the government to pull out of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, also known as NPT.
Gov’t to Continue Supporting Iranian Armed Forces: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has pledged full support for the country’s Armed Forces in defending the Islamic Republic’s independence and territorial integrity.
US Not Aware of IRGC Naval Forces’ High Potential: Commander
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi has warned that US officials would realise the potential of IRGC Navy when their warships are drowned in the Persian Gulf.
Iranian Translator Talks of 444 Days in US Embassy
Hossein Sheikholeslam, who served as a translator for Iranian students during the 1979 hostage crisis, has revealed some aspects of the US government’s espionage in Iran before the occupation of the US Embassy.
CIA Documents on Iran’s Links to Al-Qaeda ‘Shameless Fabrication’
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rapped the newly-released CIA documents which accuse the Islamic Republic of being linked to the Al-Qaeda terrorist group.
Spokesman Rejects Anti-Iran Remarks by Lebanon’s Hariri
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the anti-Tehran remarks by Saad Hariri, who stepped down as Lebanese prime minister on Saturday.