Politics

Latest Politics News in Iran – News and views from the world of politics in Iran and the region, including government, Parliament, foreign affairs, defence and more.

Hard News

Iran: Any nuclear deal should lift sanctions entirely

Emad Askarieh - November 17, 2014

The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has said that conclusion of a final nuclear agreement will be a strong possibility if the other side takes a logical, non-political approach.

Foreign Policy

Iranian president, Omani foreign minister meet in Tehran

Emad Askarieh - November 17, 2014

The visiting Omani foreign minister has met with Iranian officials to discuss bilateral ties and ways to tackle extremism in the region.

Art

Tehran bids tearful farewell to pop singer Morteza Pashaei

IFP Editorial Staff - November 16, 2014

A big, tearful funeral procession is held in Tehran for the famed Iranian musician, composer and pop singer, Morteza Pashaei.

Energy

Iran president stresses need to balanced oil price

Emad Askarieh - November 16, 2014

The Iranian president says crude price fluctuations will have an adverse impact on global economy.

Nuclear

There is no win-win situation; only one winner emerges from the conflict between Islam and atheism

Emad Askarieh - November 15, 2014

Hossein Kachouyan, a participant at a “Red Line” conference, has rejected a win-win deal between Iran and P5+1, saying that only one winner emerges from the battle between Islam and atheism.

Hard News

Iran: Premature reporting tarnishes IAEA image

IFP Editorial Staff - November 15, 2014

Tehran has blasted a new report released by the International Atomic Energy Agency on Iran, saying rash reporting will tarnish the IAEA image.

Government

President’s chief of staff reports on diplomacy, Baku visit

IFP Editorial Staff - November 14, 2014

The Iranian president’s chief of staff says during President Rouhani’s Baku visit agreements which were in the making for months were finalized.

Nuclear

Tel Aviv sheds crocodile tears for NPT

Emad Askarieh - November 13, 2014

The Israeli deputy foreign minister has claimed that if the West accepts Iran's uranium enrichment, other countries may push for the same thing.

Hard News

Iran has foiled bomb plot targeting Muslim Shiite mourners

Emad Askarieh - November 13, 2014

Iran's intelligence minister says security forces have foiled a bomb attack targeting Muharram religious ceremonies in Qom, adding those involved in the pre-planned bomb plot were arrested before they could carry out the attack.

Foreign Policy

Iran, Azerbaijan call for stronger cooperation in all areas

Emad Askarieh - November 12, 2014

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, have underscored the need for further expansion of cooperation between Tehran and Baku in different domains.

Hard News

Gas injection into IR-5 centrifuges has not stopped: Iran’s FM Spokeswoman

IFP Editorial Staff - November 12, 2014

Iran has rejected as media propaganda reports that it has agreed to stop injecting gas into its first-generation centrifuges, saying Iran would test the centrifuges whenever it deems necessary.

Hard News

Russia “optimistic” about Iran nuclear talks

IFP Editorial Staff - November 12, 2014

Russia says it is “fully committed” to the talks between Iran and P5+1 and is doing what it can to help the negotiations end in an agreement.

Hard News

Iran serious in resolving “artificial nuclear crisis”: Iran’s FM

IFP Editorial Staff - November 12, 2014

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said sanctions have had no effect on the Iranian nation’s will, adding Tehran seeks to seriously resolve the "artificial crisis" about its nuclear program.

Government