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Dialogue, Moderation Cure Many Ills of Modern World: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that dialogue and moderation are twin remedies for many ills of our times.

Iranian FM Meets Greek PM, Chinese FM in Athens

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Greece to attend the Ancient Civilizations Forum, held separate meetings with Greek prime minister and China’s foreign minister.

Iran Resolved to Boost Its Missile Power: DM

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan has underlined Iran's resolve to boost its military might, saying the Islamic Republic will leave no stone unturned in developing its missile capabilities.

Iran Finalizes Contract with China on Renovation of Heavy Water Reactor

Iran and China on Sunday signed the final version of a contract to modernize a heavy water reactor that Tehran has undertaken to redesign under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers.

Raisi: I Can’t Afford Extravagant Presidential Campaign

Iranian presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi says it is not possible for him to financially support his campaign headquarters, urging that maximum care should be taken in the management of the HQ’s monetary affairs to avoid extravagance.

Ahmadinejad Not to Support Any Candidate in Iran Election

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared in a statement that he will not support any of the six candidates qualified to run in Iran’s upcoming presidential election.

300,000 Forces to Ensure Security of Iran’s Upcoming Elections

Iran’s police chief says the country’s Law Enforcement will deploy 300,000 forces in all Iranian provinces to ensure the security of the upcoming presidential and local elections due to be held on May 19.

Pakistan’s Security Very Important to Iran: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq underlined that Iran attaches importance to security in the neighboring country.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Afghanistan Army Base

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced a suicide attack on a military base in Afghanistan, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Anti-Iran MKO Terrorists Misleading Washington: Official

A senior Iranian official has warned the US against being misled by the anti-Iran propaganda campaign of the terrorist Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization’s (MKO), saying Washington has suffered every time it has trusted the notorious group.

Iran’s Presidential Debates to Be Broadcast Live: Official

Iran’s interior ministry declared that a committee tasked with monitoring the campaigns for the upcoming presidential election has revised an earlier decision not to cover live the planned presidential debates in the country.

Iran Can Link Georgia to Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic can facilitate the access of Georgia and other regional countries to the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean while Georgia can connect Iran to the Black Sea.

Iran FM to Attend Forum of Ancient Civilizations in Athens

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will start a two-day visit to Greece on Sunday to take part in the International Forum of Ancient Civilizations due to be held on Monday.

Tajikistan Opposed to Iran’s Full SCO Membership

While Russia has repeatedly backed Iran’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), some other members, particularly Tajikistan, seem to be opposed to the accession.

US Has Defied Both Letter, Spirit of Nuclear Deal: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister lashed out at US President Donald Trump for accusing Iran of "not living up to the spirit" of a nuclear deal with six world powers, saying Washington itself has defied both the text and the spirit of JCPOA.

Veteran Activist Defends Women’s Presidency in Iran  

A prominent Iranian women rights activist and one of the presidential hopefuls disqualified from running in the upcoming presidential election has issued a statement in defence of women’s right to become a president in Iran.

Iran’s President Shouldn’t Be Afraid of US: Cleric

A senior Iranian cleric says the Iranian president should not be afraid of the United States, and should rather be able to counter the US and the Israeli regime.

Iranian Candidates Start Presidential Campaigns

Campaigning has begun for Iran's presidential election with incumbent Hassan Rouhani facing a tough battle against Principlists who criticize his handling of the economy.

Iran Hopes Astana Process Would End Syria Crisis

In a communique released at the end of an expert meeting on the Syrian crisis held in Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed the hope that the Astana Process would put an end to the Syrian conflict as soon as possible.

Iranian FM’s Reaction to Tillerson’s Contradictory Remarks

Iranian Foreign Minister has called on the US statesmen to refrain from making contradictory, worn-out and useless remarks and show that they have understood the realities of Iran.

Iran Condemns Paris Terror Attack

Iran has condemned the recent deadly terrorist attack in Paris, and once again dismissed terrorism as the most serious threat to the world.

“US Links with MKO Gross Breach of Int’l Law”

An Iranian parliamentarian says the United States’ connection with the anti-Iran MKO terrorist group is a blatant contravention of international law.

Iranian Interior Ministry Announces Names of Six Final Presidential Candidates

The Iranian Elections Headquarters has, in a statement, announced the names of the six final candidates who has qualified to compete in the country’s upcoming presidential elections.

Can Religious Minorities Run in Iran Local Elections?

While Iran’s Guardian Council is opposed to the candidacy of religious minorities in City and VillageCouncils elections in Muslim-majority areas, Iranian parliament speaker says they can run for local votes in all parts of the country.

Iranian Lawmaker Blasts UAE Police Chief’s Comments

A lawmaker censured the recent hostile remarks of a UAE official meant to provoke disputes among Iran’s ethnic Kurds, noting that such comments are the result of blind adherence to the US policies on the Middle East.

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