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Leader says Iran progressed despite Western restrictions

Ayatollah Khamenei stated that the success of the Iranian youths in producing nuclear fuel inside the country put Western countries on edge.

Iran nabs terrorists in several provinces: Intelligence minister

The Intelligence Ministry has foiled plots by Iran’s enemies to create insecurity in the country during the month of Muharram, Alavi said.

Official hails unprecedented like-mindedness among government branches

The government spokesman has said that the Cabinet respects the views of the Judiciary chief.

Military approaches no solution to Mideast crises: Iran

If some players still have the illusion of a military solution to regional crises, that would be disastrous, Zarif said in a meeting with Touhami Abdouli.

Iran will receive Russian S-300 missile system by yearend: Dehghan

The executive stage of the deal for the delivery of S-300 is over and Iran will receive a major part of the shipment in less than two months, Brigadier General Dehghan said.

Iran, Russia stress political solution in Syria

Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Bogdanov have discussed the latest developments in Syria.

Judiciary chief’s frank comments in support of the press and journalists

Given the sensitive role of media play, they should be lent all-out support to be able to be instrumental in prevention of vice, said Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani.

Cooperation with US depends on progress of JCPOA: Nahavandian

Any possible Tehran-Washington cooperation will depend on the way the nuclear accord is implemented, Nahavandian said.

Iran’s FM says document on redesigning Arak Reactor ready

How to sign the document on redesigning Arak Reactor has yet to be agreed on, since all foreign ministers will not take part in upcoming Vienna talks, Foreign Minister Zarif said.

Terrorism will spill beyond Mideast if not confronted: Rouhani

Iran can serve as a center to expand economic ties between Belgium and the EU with the entire region and a timely use of the opportunity will be beneficial to nations,” President Rouhani said.

President Rouhani to visit Italy, Vatican, France

President Rouhani is to meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Pope Francis, and French President Francois Hollande in his state visit to Italy and France.

Deputy FM: Iran should not scare away its neighbors

An Iranian official has said that the foreign and interior ministries should work out a single formula to solve the pocketbook issues of the public.

Put an end to discussions over the Iran nuclear deal

Zarif has said that time has come for us to make maximal use of JCPOA, adding we should focus on the ways to seize the post-JCPOA opportunities to serve our national interests.

An envoy makes headlines in Malaysia even before arrival in KL

"Choosing Afkham as ambassador took a few minutes, but choosing her successor took four months," a daily quoted Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as saying.

Iran to US defense chief: Watch your words

Carter had better save the US more troubles like the ones it is already bedeviled by in Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Yemen, the Iranian defense chief said.

Saudi charge d’affaires summoned over execution of Iranians

By implementing the death sentence against three Iranian nationals, the government of Saudi Arabia did not do bilateral ties justice, Deputy FM Ghashghavi said.

Minister: Iran can be a health hub for regional countries

Dr. Hassan Hashemi has said that the Health Ministry will seize the opportunity in the post-sanctions era to upgrade the health services it renders to the public, asking foreign investors to invest in Iran’s health infrastructure.

Iran-US ties will improve if America stops playing big bad wolf

The secretary of the Supreme National Security Council has said that Iranophobia and Shiite Crescent plots were engineered to overshadow Iran’s position as the anchor of stability in the region.

IRGC arrests mobile social network managers for undermining moral security

Facilitating access to obscene content through social networks, encouraging immoral behavior, and publishing insulting content were among the illegal activities of those arrested.

Iran, South Africa sign economic MoUs

Jahangiri has described as unsatisfactory the present level of Iran-South Africa economic relations and called for concrete measures to boost trade between the two countries.

Carter’s remarks show US destabilizing policies in Middle East: Iran

Such remarks show that from the perspective of US officials, Arab countries are even incapable of using the weapons they need, Afkham said in reaction to comments by Ashton Carter.

Rouhani urges on-time, complete Iran bans removal

The other side should remain committed to its obligations along with the lifting of sanctions and implement the nuclear deal completely, precisely and on time, said President Rouhani.

Iran, South Korea can cooperate to help promote peace: Rouhani

Seoul is eager to expand all-out relations with Tehran, the South Korean foreign minister said.

Iran plays key role in regional developments: EP President

Iran plays a key role in the settlement of the Syrian crisis, Martin Schultz said in a joint press conference with Ali Larijani in Tehran.

Iranian diplomat challenges US panelist over ISIS

An Iranian diplomat has said that the situation in Iraq would have been much worse if Iran had not helped the country in its fight against ISIS.

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