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Number of Applicants for Iran Parliament Seats Surpasses 10,000

Interior Ministry has announced that the number of female applicants have risen by 3 percent compared to the previous term.

Iran slams ‘unlawful’ US bid to seize assets

Tehran has said that some US courts are making a travesty of justice and law, having sentenced Iran over the past few years to paying restitution to victims of terror acts carried out by known citizens of US allies.

Iran to get T-90 tanks soon: commander

A top Iranian commander has said that preparations have been made for the purchase of the Russian-made T-90 tanks.

Iran to implement JCPOA despite foreign plots: Rouhani

President Rouhani has said that the implementation of JCPOA in January will see all unjust resolutions against the Iranian nation terminated for good.

Zarif: Implementation of new US visa law tantamount to breach of JCPOA

If the law takes effect exactly as approved by the US Congress, it would amount to the breach of JCPOA, Zarif told a joint press conference with his Mongolian counterpart.

Intelligence Ministry will act impartially in vetting candidates: President

Any measure which stokes division and or interferes with the country's growth amounts to betrayal of national interests and a manifestation of infiltration, the president said.

New US visa law breaches Europe independence: Iran FM

The spirit of the law lays down the approach that whoever is siding with terrorists is immune, Zarif said in a meeting with the French Senate president.

DM: Iran to implement JCPOA after west fulfills commitments

The defense minister underlined that Iran has developed its missile industries and production.

Larijani: Decision by US Congress violates JCPOA

The downing of a Russian fighter jet and a recent military attack of the Zionist regime against Damascus will promote warmongering in the region, Larijani told the Bulgarian top diplomat.

Rouhani: The Guardian council will undoubtedly act based on law

If there is a violation of law in a corner, this government will severely deal with it since we are seeking to stage 100 percent healthy elections with maximum turnout, the president said.

Rouhani: IAEA resolution proves Iran commitment to obligations

In a meeting with the visiting Bulgarian foreign minister, president Rouhani said conditions for development of ties between Iran and the EU, especially Bulgaria, are ready.

Spokesman: Assassination of Samir Qantar newest form of state terrorism

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaber Ansari on Sunday denounced assassination of Samir Qantar in the wake of air strike of the Zionist regime planes.

Iran MP reacts to US travel restriction

An Iranian MP has said that the new US visa decision may not directly restrict Iran, but the problem it causes for citizens of other countries in visiting Iran add up to restriction for Iran

What does the Constitution stipulate?

Tehran MP Ali Motahari has said by allowing for supervision of all officials, including the leader, Iran’s Constitution does not let the Islamic Republic turn into a religious dictatorship.

Zarif: Iran sees ‘mixed signals’ from US, proposed visa waiver changes ‘absurd’

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Zarif said the international community was becoming more “realistic” about trying to facilitate a dialogue among the Syrian government and opposition “without setting preconditions”.

Instrumental use of terrorism leads to its escalation: Larijani

Ali Larijani said crises in many regional countries can be resolved only through the formation of national unity governments.

Iran’s Javad Zarif on Syria, Russia, and Donald Trump

Foreign Minister Zarif urges the American candidates to wake up to the real world in an interview with the New Yorker.

Ali Akbar Salehi on Nature’s “Ten people who mattered this year” list

Salehi is described as fiercely loyal to his country, but also a voice of reason to whom negotiators could appeal in times of crisis.

Iran president says PMD closure ‘big success’

President Rouhani has said that international sanctions imposed against the Islamic Republic of Iran will have been removed early next year.

Iran nuclear case fabricated scenario: Iran nuclear chief

The whole nuclear case of Iran was "manufactured" in order to ratchet up the pressure on Iran, said director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali-Akbar Salehi.

IAEA resolution opens new chapter in Iran-IAEA ties: Zarif

This resolution goes far beyond the closure of the so-called PMD and officially nullifies the previous 12 resolutions of the governing board on Iran’s nuclear program, Zarif said.

IAEA Passes Resolution on Closure of Iran’s PMD Case

The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Board of Governors unanimously approved a draft resolution which will close a case on the so-called possible military dimensions (PMD) in Tehran’s nuclear program.

People are entitled to governing their country

Ayatollah Rafsanjani has said that students should remain vigilant not to let infiltrators poison the atmosphere, cause differences and shatter unity in the country.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Parachinar

Iran says such heinous acts are meant to serve the interests of the enemies of Pakistan and the Islamic world, adding, “Terrorists seek to upset peace and stability in Pakistan.”

Iran to sell 10 tons of enriched uranium to Russia: Deputy FM

A document has been signed on redesigning Arak Reactor and Iran is currently in talks with China for signing an agreement on modernizing the reactor, Araghchi further said.

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