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“Iran, Senegal Bridge between West Asia, West Africa”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has described Iran and Senegal as two major countries that can serve as a bridge between West Asia and West Africa.

Iran Says Reports of Israeli Planes’ Incursion “Rubbish Talk”

A top military commander says recent rumors about Israeli warplanes having made undetected incursions into Iran's airspace are not worthy of a response.

Riyadh Rejects Iran’s Offer to Help Settle Yemen Crisis: Zarif

Saudi Arabia rejected Tehran's offers to facilitate a political solution to the crisis in Yemen, says Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Leader: Violating People’s Privacy in Iranian Messaging Apps ‘Haram’

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the officials must respect the security and privacy of the users of Iranian messaging apps.

Iran to Boost Cooperation with Russia on National Projects: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says cooperation between Tehran and Moscow will be developed to implement major national and provincial projects.

“Nazanin Zaghari’s Incarceration Not Related to UK Debts to Iran”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Nazanin Zaghari’s imprisonment in Iran has nothing to do with bilateral relations between Tehran and London.

Iran’s Nuclear Program Progressing More Strongly, Accurately: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has rejected the claims that the country’s centrifuges are not spinning, emphasizing that Iran’s nuclear industry is now stronger than before.

Iran’s Larijani Urges Arab Parliaments to Condemn Israeli Crimes

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has lashed out at the Zionist Regime’s aggressions and the recent martyrdom of Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces.

Iran Resolved to Boost Business Ties with Developing Countries

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s ongoing visit to Africa and his later trips to South America are aimed at enhancing Tehran’s business relations with developing countries.

Enemies’ Pressures Result of Their Fear of Iran’s Growing Power: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the campaign by the country’s enemies has mounted because they feel jeopardized by the growing power of the Islamic Republic.

Iran Strongly Condemns Use of Chemicals by Any Party

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has pointed to a chemical attack in Douma in the Eastern Ghouta suburb of Damascus and emphasized that any use of chemicals by any party is strongly condemned.

Iran Supports Lebanon’s Integrity, Sustainable Security

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the allegations raised by an Iranian daily regarding Lebanon, saying the Islamic Republic has always supported integrity, stability and sustainable security in the Arab country.

FM Zarif Leaves Tehran for Dakar

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday departed for the Senegalese capital of Dakar at the head of a politico-economic delegation.

Iran FM, Russian Academics Discuss Regional Issues in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat for talks with a group of academics and researchers from Russia’s Valdai Discussion Club in Tehran.

“Resistance Front to Have Upper Hand in Possible War with Israel”

Iran's former ambassador to Syria says the Tel Aviv regime does not even dream of waging a war against resistance forces, but even if it starts such a war, the resistance front will have the upper hand against Israel.

“Iran Will Definitely Pull Out of JCPOA If Sanctions Re-Imposed”

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic will definitely walk away from the landmark nuclear deal it signed with the P5+1 group of countries in 2015 if the United States re-imposes sanctions on Tehran.

“EU’s Talks with US over Iran Deal Strategic Mistake”

The EU has made a big mistake by entering into talks with the US over the Iran nuclear deal, instead of holding its ground and announcing it will never accept US calls for renegotiation of the pact.

Iran Sympathizes with Canada over Deadly Bus Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the fatal crash of a bus involving Canadian junior hockey team.

Iran FM to Start Tour of Africa, Latin America Sunday

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday will begin his visits to several African and South American countries at the head of a politico-economic delegation.

Iran Ready to React to Any Aggression in Persian Gulf: Commander

A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic is observing all movements and is ready for any defensive and aggressive reaction while it also seeks to manage accidents and prevent more conflicts in the region, particularly the Persian Gulf.

Top Iranian, Venezuelan Diplomats Discuss Closer Economic Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Venezuelan counterpart Jorge Arreaza have exchanged views on ways to improve economic collaboration between Tehran and Caracas.

Iranian Lawmakers to Hold Meeting on Blocking Telegram

A senior Iranian MP says the Parliament’s Economic and National Security Commissions are to hold a joint meeting to discuss the filtering of the popular messaging app Telegram.

“JCPOA Termination: Disaster for US, Golden Opportunity for Iran”

A senior Iranian journalist and commentator says Washington is unlikely to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal as the agreement has had numerous advantages for Americans and withdrawing from it will just benefit Tehran.

FM Zarif to Discuss Future of Iran Nuclear Deal in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will attend a meeting of the New York-based Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in coming weeks to talk about the future of the Iran nuclear deal as well as the relations between Tehran and Washington.

Iranian Databases Target of Attacks Caused by Cisco Switch Flaw

A flaw in Cisco switches has allowed hackers to target critical infrastructure in many countries with cyberattacks including Iran.

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