Politics

No Iranian forces in Iraq: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has dismissed reports about the deployment of Iranian forces in Iraq, but expressed Tehran’s preparedness to provide any help upon Baghdad’s request to fight the Takfiri militants.

Al-Qaeda-linked operatives nabbed in Iran: Official

Thirty agents linked to the terrorist group al-Qaeda have been apprehended across Iran over the past month, says the country’s deputy intelligence minister.

Rouhani, Maliki Underline Fight against Terrorism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a telephone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki discussed the latest developments in Iraq as well as ways to uproot terrorism.

Iran, Japan Confer on Ways to Broaden Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Nobuo Kishi in a meeting in Tehran discussed different avenues for the further expansion of relations and cooperation between the two Asian states.

Senior Negotiator Views Talks with Russian Counterpart “Specially Important”

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and senior negotiator Seyed Abbas Araqchi underlined that talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Ryabkov in the Italian capital were specially important on the threshold of the multilateral negotiations between Tehran and the world powers in Vienna later this month.

Commander: Iran’s Enemies Weaker Than Ever

Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Brigadier General Hossein Salami underlined IRGC's full readiness to foil enemies' plots, and said the enemies of Iran are in their weakest position.

Zarif, Zebari Discuss Terrorists’ Attack in Iraq

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Iraqi counterpart Hoshyar Zebari in a phone talk discussed the latest developments in the region, specially the recent terrorist operations in Iraq.

US-Sponsored Takfiri Groups Blemishing Real Face of Islam

Commander of Iran's basij (volunteer) Force Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi condemned the crimes committed by Takfiri and Salafi groups in different regional states, specially in Syria and Iraq, and said these groups which are supported by the US have scratched the beautiful face of Islam.

Iran Voices Support for Iraq in Fighting Terrorism

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian announced Tehran's full support for Iraq's war on the terrorists who have intensified their operations in the Arab country.

Iran decries Turkish Consulate seizure in Iraq

Iran has condemned recent acts of terrorism in Iraq, including the seizure of the Turkish Consulate in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, by militants from the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

Shamkhani: Presence of Daesh in Iraq, a threat to whole region

Iranˈs Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) chief Ali Shamkhani said the growing presence of the terrorists affiliated to Daesh group in Iraq is a threat to the whole region.

Araghchi: Iran, US talk ‘in positive atmosphere’

Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator has said the second day of Iran-US nuclear talks was held in a positive atmosphere in Vienna.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Iraq

Iran has strongly condemned terrorist attack in Iraq by the DAESH in Mosul and Kirkuk.

Gül receives Rouhani in Ankara

Turkish president has received Iran’s Hassan Rouhani who is visiting the country.

Parliamentarians: Syrian elections showing country’s power

In Iran, 230 Parliamentarians has signed a statement where they believe Syrian recent election displayed government and people’s political power.

Burns to head US negotiators in Iran N-talks

Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator has said Iran and US would negotiate on Tehran nuclear program, Monday and Tuesday (June 9, 10) in Geneva.

Iran, Turkey to hold talks on common issues, problems

Iran’s FM has said president Rouhani and Turkish counterpart, PM will talk on common issues and problems in Rouhani's upcoming visit to Turkey.

Larijani calls for expansion of relations with Singapore

Iran’s Parliament Speaker has said Iran should expand parliamentary and economic relations with Singapore.

Iran Strongly Slams Terrorist Attack on Iraq’s Samarra City

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham strongly condemned the recent deadly terrorist attack on Iraq's holy city of Samarra.

Singaporean Parliament Speaker Due to Arrive in Iran Today

Singaporean Parliament Speaker Halimah Yacob is due to arrive in the Iranian capital later today to confer with senior Iranian officials on the expansion of relations in all the various fields.

Iran’s President Planning to Visit Turkey on Monday

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani plans to pay an official visit to Turkey on Monday to discuss the latest developments on the international and regional scenes and explore new avenues for reinvigorating all-out ties.

Iran launches cutting-edge Ghadir radar system

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has officially put into service a domestically developed long-range radar system capable of detecting stealth aircraft.

In photos: President Rouhani and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah

Iran President receives the Kuwaiti Emir , Iran – Kuwait signed 6 cooperation documents , Kuwaiti Emir attends president Rouhani’s banquet

Iran, New Zealand Review Ways to Develop Ties

Iran and New Zealand officials in a meeting in Tehran discussed different ways to step up efforts to further expand relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Iranian Speaker: Political Solution to Syrian Crisis Lies in Ballot Box

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani underlined the importance of presidential election in Syria, and said a political solution should be sought to the Syrian crisis through the ballot box.

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