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Iran Condemns US for Killing Iranian-American Citizen

Iran’s High Council of Human Rights has strongly denounced the killing of an Iranian-American national by the US police forces, and called on the US government to provide a convincing response.

Iran FM Zarif to Visit Italy, Azerbaijan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will pay official visits to the Italian capital of Rome and Azerbaijani capital of Baku later this week.

Iran Unveils Range of Newly-Developed Naval Equipment

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy has unveiled a range of newly-developed equipment, including prominently the Middle East’s biggest training warship and indigenous torpedo fuel.

Israel’s Plots to Sideline Palestinian Cause Will Fail: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi says the Zionists’ plots to consign the Palestinian cause to oblivion will definitely end up in failure.

Riyadh Dismayed at Own Failures in Mideast, Seeking Cover-up: Iran

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Saudi Arabia is disgruntled over its failures in the Middle East and seeks to cover them up.

Iran FM, Armenia President Meet in Yerevan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan following his meetings with the country's high-ranking officials in the Armenian capital of Yerevan.

Iran Leader Urges Navy to Maintain Presence in High Seas

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Iranian naval forces to continue their strong presence in international waters.

Iranian, Armenian FMs Discuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Armenian counterpart Eduard Nalbandyan have discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Yerevan.

Iran FM to Visit Armenia on Tuesday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Tuesday at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation.

Iran, Turkey, Qatar Sign Trilateral Trade Deal in Tehran

Iran, Turkey and Qatar have signed a trilateral agreement aimed at boosting trade with Doha amid a Saudi-led blockade on the Persian Gulf sheikhdom.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Joint Fight against Terror

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan Mohammad Mohaqiq have discussed issues of mutual interest in the Iranian capital.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Presidents to Meet Once in Every 15 Days

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says the presidents of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have decided to meet each other once in every 15 days or a month.

“EU Must Take Tougher Stances on MKO Terrorists”

The EU is expected to adopt a decisive stance on members of the anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), Iran’s interior minister stressed, referring to remnants of the notorious group living in Europe as “dangerous terrorists” with blood of Iranians on their hands.

Popular Forces in Iraq, Lebanon Inspired by Iran’s Basij: IRGC Chief

The IRGC Chief-Commander has hailed the role played by popular forces in the recent regional victories against terrorists, saying armed resistance cells are being established across the Middle East under the inspiration of Iran’s Basij.

Iran Vows to Boost Range of Missiles If Europe Turns into Threat

An Iranian top commander has warned that the Islamic Republic will increase the range of its missiles to more than 2,000 km if it finds Europe has turned into a threat to the country.

Iran Rejects US Accusation of Breaching UNSC Resolutions on Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the US accusation that Tehran violated the UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen, describing the allegations as ‘politically-motivated’.

Iran Ready to Help Reconstruct Syria: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will continue to stand by the Syrian nation and government in their fight against terrorism and is ready to actively participle in the reconstruction projects in the war-torn country.

Iran’s Zarif, EP Diplomat Discuss Expansion of Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Head of European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Iran (D-IR), Janusz Lewandowski, have exchanged views on issues of mutual interests in a meeting in Tehran.

“US Revives Beirut Bombing Lawsuit to Tarnish Iran’s Image”

An Iranian lawmaker says the US seeks to create a negative impression against Iran by reviving a legal case dating back to 35 years ago.

Iran Says Trump’s Oil Embargo Violates Nuclear Deal

A senior Iranian lawmaker says US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about an embargo against Iran’s crude oil lack legal credibility and violate the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

“Macron Should Recall France’s Arming of Saddam against Iran”

An Iranian commentator says French President Emmanuel Macron, who is calling for further transparency on Iran’s defensive program, has forgotten that his country armed Iraq’s Saddam Hussein in war against Iran.

Iran FM Blasts “Cowardly” Mosque Attack in Egypt

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly denounced Friday’s deadly mosque attack in Egypt.

Iran Urges Bin Salman to Think about Fate of Regional Dictators

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the recent anti-Iran remarks by Saudi crown prince, saying he’d better think about what happened to other regional dictators.

Iran Condemns Egypt Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a deadly terrorist attack in the Egyptian city of Arish, which killed and wounded hundreds of people on Friday morning.

Iran Sat for Talks over Nuclear Program as It Wasn’t for Defence: IRGC Chief

Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says Iran sat for talks over its nuclear energy program because it did not serve defensive purposes.

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