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‘Iran Not to Accept Any Permanent Restriction on Nuclear Program’

A top Iranian lawmaker says there are no permanent restrictions for Iran under the nuclear deal the country has signed with five world powers, and Tehran will never accept such limits.

Iran Leader Urges Acceleration of Efforts to Help Earthquake Victims

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has ordered all Iranian officials and military forces to step up their efforts to help the victims of the massive quake that hit the country’s western areas on Sunday night.

EU Delegation’s Visit to Iran “Just for Show”: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says the visit of a 70-member European delegation to Iran is just a show and they are seeking their political goals rather than economic ones.

Iran Denies Being Involved in Bahrain Pipeline Explosion

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as “baseless and cheap” the claims raised by Bahraini officials linking Iran to an oil pipeline explosion in the tiny Persian Gulf Island.

US Seeking to Dispirit Iranian People: President Rouhani

The enemies of Iran, the US in particular, seek to dispirit the Iranian nation and hinder investment in the country, President Hassan Rouhani cautioned, saying the US and the Israeli regime are angered at their failure in various plots against the Middle East.

Spokesman Expresses Regret over Macron’s Iran Comments

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Iran expects France not to be swayed by the allegations raised by some Persian Gulf states with the aim of tarnishing the image of the Islamic Republic.

‘Saudi Arabia Seeks to Destabilize Lebanon with US Green Light’

A senior Iranian official says Saudi Arabia and its regional allies are trying to destabilize Lebanon having received the green light from the US.

Trump Begging for Nuclear War in Asian Tour: North Korea

Pyongyang has censured US President Donald Trump’s five-nation tour of Asia, saying all he has done during his visits is begging for a “nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula.”

Iran Warns about Saudi Arabia’s “Divisive” Policies

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has warned about the destructive consequences of Saudi Arabia’s “divisive and half-baked” policies for the entire region.

IRGC Fighter Jet Crashes in Southern Iran; Pilot Killed

A Sukhoi-22 fighter jet belonging to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has crashed in southern Iran near the city of Sarvestan, Fars Province.

Iran FM Zarif to Visit Philippines Saturday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit the Philippine capital of Manila on Saturday, November 11.

Iran, Uzbekistan Agree on Roadmap for Mutual Cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov agreed on a roadmap for expansion of bilateral ties in various fields.

“Non-Interference in Saudi Domestic Developments in Iran’s Interests”

A political analyst says Iran should not intervene in Saudi Arabia’s internal developments at this juncture when the country is passing through its transition period.

Riyadh Brazenly Meddling in Lebanon’s Internal Affairs: Iranian Cleric

A senior Iranian cleric says Saudi Arabia is so shameless that it interferes in Lebanon’s domestic affairs by forcing its premier to resign.

Era of Unilateral Security Has Come to End: Iran’s Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the era of unilateral security and living in ivory towers and ensuring security based on military power has come to an end since a long time ago.

EU’s Mogherini, Iran’s Zarif Meet in Uzbekistan

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini and Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have held talks in the Uzbek city of Samarkand.

Iran FM, Uzbek President Discuss Promotion of Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Iran Opens New Embassy Building in Tajikistan

The new building of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s embassy in the Tajik capital of Dushanbe was inaugurated in a Wednesday ceremony attended by the two countries’ foreign ministers.

Iranian Jewish MP Stresses Removal of US Dollar from Trade Deals

Siamak Moreh Sedgh, the representative of Iranian Jews at the Parliament, says the US dollar needs to be removed from Iran’s business transactions in a bid to put an end to the US monopoly.

Trump Administration Highly Skilled at Looting Mideast: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the new US administration is highly skilled in looting the resources of countries in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia.

Iran FM, Tajikistan President Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with the Republic of Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon in the Tajik capital of Dushanbe.

Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen Civilians

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the most recent airstrikes by Saudi fighter jets on residential areas of Yemen, which left dozens of innocent people killed and wounded.

Iran Rejects Saudis’ Baseless Claims in Letter to UN’s Guterres

Iran’s UN envoy has said that Saudi Arabia’s anti-Tehran allegations are “baseless and unfounded”, while calling on the global body to pressure Riyadh to stop threatening other countries with the military action.

Iran FM in Tajikistan for High-Level Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who arrived in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on Wednesday, has met his Tajik counterpart Sirodjidin Aslov.

Iran to Fully Support, Stand by Lebanon: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic will always stand by Lebanon and spare no effort to help improve the country’s stability.

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