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Ask Foreign Tourists about Security in Iran!

A Christian Iranian legislator says foreign tourists visiting Iran can let the whole world know that the country enjoys security and tranquility.

“Iran, Hungary Can Join Hands to Promote Int’l Peace, Security”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Hungary, as two independent countries, can take fundamental steps to promote peace and security across the world.

Ali Larijani Re-Elected as Iran Parliament Speaker for 11th Time

Iranian lawmakers on Wednesday elected Ali Larijani as the speaker of the parliament for 11th consecutive year.

Iran Foils Terrorist Plots Hatched Outside Borders: IRGC Commander

A top commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iranian security forces have managed to block many terrorist moves initiated from the outside to create insecurity in the country in the past few months. 

List of US Demands Testifies to Iran’s Growing Clout: IRGC

A senior IRGC commander says the list of US demands declared by the newly-appointed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testifies to Tehran’s growing clout, showing Washington has been frustrated with keeping Iran in check.

Iran Leader Warns against Attempts to Inject Despair into Society

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned those who instil despair and hopelessness into the society.

Iran Condemns New York Court Rulings on 9/11 Attacks

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran strongly condemns the biased, politically-motivated and baseless court rulings issued in absentia by US courts against the country.

Iran to Dedicate Special Places to Public Protests

The Iranian government on Monday approved a plan proposed by Tehran’s City Council to dedicate special places in Tehran to citizens’ protest gatherings.

Iran, India Resolved to Expand Ties despite US Sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has described his visit to India as fruitful saying he held productive meetings with Indian official.

Iran Dismisses Reports on Indirect Talks with Israel in Jordan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically rejected media reports on indirect negotiations between Iran and the Zionist regime over Syria.

“US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE Seriously Pursuing Regime Change in Iran”

Senior political commentator Seyyed Hossein Mousavian says the US, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have made a huge investment in pushing for a regime change in Iran.

Iran, Azerbaijan to Continue Enhancing Bilateral Ties: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed confidence that Tehran and Baku would continue to strengthen the bilateral relations in light of their common bond and the political will of officials.

Iran’s Top Diplomat Republishes “Message from Tehran” (+Video)

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has republished a video made by a group of young Iranian people in the wake of the US pullout from the nuclear accord.

“Iran to Stop Talks If Feels Europeans Dragging Their Feet”

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says the Islamic Republic will stop its current talks with the Europeans if it comes to this sense that they are wasting time.

Reformist MPs May Nominate Aref as Parliament Speaker

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s reformist faction says they will introduce their contenders for seats of the parliament’s presiding board on Tuesday, a day before the annual elections in which senior reformist Mohammad-Reza Aref will probably run for the post of the speaker.

“Trump Disappointed His Expectations Not Met after JCPOA Decision”

Iran’s top security official Ali Shamkhani says things have not played out favourably for Donald Trump since he walked out of the 2015 nuclear deal earlier this month, as the world has so far stood up to the controversial US president.

Iran’s Top Diplomat to Visit India Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to visit the Indian capital on Sunday night at the head of a high-ranking politico-economic delegation.

Iran President Congratulates Aoun on Lebanon Liberation Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the Lebanese nation and government on the 18th anniversary of the Arab country’s liberation day.

Iran Ready for Worst Case Scenario: AEOI Spokesman

Tehran has prepared itself for the worst case scenario following the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, said the Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

Pompeo Not Updated on World Developments: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the recent remarks by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that Tehran must stop enriching uranium and import the material instead.

Iran Says US Was Never Faithful to 2015 Nuclear Deal

A senior military commander has played down the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear pact, arguing the US government has never been truly committed to its obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal, whether under Donald Trump or his predecessor Barack Obama.

Rouhani Congratulates Maduro on Re-Election as Venezuelan President

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has extended his congratulations to Nicolas Maduro on his re-election as Venezuelan president.

Desperate US Attempt to Weaken Iran’s Defence Futile: DM

Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the recent US endeavours to undermine the Islamic Republic’s defence are desperate attempts doomed to failure.

E3+2 Committed to Continued Trade with Iran: Statement

The E3+2 group of countries (UK, France, Germany, Russia and China) have, in a statement, vowed to continue supporting the Iran nuclear deal and doing business with the Islamic Republic despite the US sanctions to be re-imposed in coming months.

“Iran Needs Revolutionary President Who Can Take High Risks”

Iran’s political atmosphere today needs a new revolutionary president with a will to take high risks, said Hamid Reza Taraqqi, a senior conservative politician.

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