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Hard News

Iran will retaliate if P5+1 reneges on JCPOA promises: Larijani

Golrokh Askarieh -
The top Iranian MP has described the conclusion of the nuclear talks as acceptable yet far from perfect.
Hard News

Iran closely watches hostile moves: Air defense commander

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran’s defense line is not confined to its geographical borders, because the bulk of threats and invasions are carried out through the air, said Brigadier General Esmaili.
Foreign Policy

Iranian speaker calls for int’l efforts to stop destruction of artifacts in Iraq, Syria

Golrokh Askarieh -
Larijani denounced the destruction of archaeological sites in Iraq and Syria, and said as long as terrorists remain in the region such destruction will continue.
Foreign Policy

Afghan president calls for expansion of ties with Iran

Golrokh Askarieh -
Kabul has always sought to bolster trade with Tehran, said the Afghan president in a meeting with the Iranian interior minister.
Hard News

Iran held talks with P5+1 for removal of sanctions: Ayatollah Khamenei

Emad Askarieh -
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran held nuclear talks with the P5+1 countries for the removal of sanctions against Tehran, and that there would be no deal between the two sides if the bans remain in place.
Hard News

Major defense drills underway in Iranian capital

Emad Askarieh -
Tens of thousands of Iran’s Basij volunteer forces are participating in massive defense maneuvers held in the capital city of Tehran to boost the country's security and counter enemy threats.
Economy

Iran nuclear deal cannot fix all economic problems

IFP Editorial Staff -
Sadegh Zibakalam, an Iranian political analyst, has said that unaccountability is a problem bigger than sanctions for Iran, adding that the country should learn lessons from other nations on fixing the economy.
Hard News

Iran not to allow inspections beyond NPT: Defense chief

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says Tehran will not allow international inspections of any sites beyond the requirements of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Hard News

US using IS as leverage to achieve goals: Iran Commander

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran has foiled Washington's plans in the region, said Major General Ghasem Soleimani.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Experts Assembly chairman rejects bilateral relations with US

Golrokh Askarieh -
The nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1 has nothing to do with Iran’s relations, nor does it mean rapprochement between Tehran and Washington, said Ayatollah Yazdi.
Foreign Policy

Iran ready to help solve Middle East woes: Zarif

Golrokh Askarieh -
Algeria is determined to boost relations with Iran after the conclusion of the Vienna nuclear agreement, said the Algerian prime minister in a meeting with Foreign Minister Zarif.
Hard News

Parliament examining JCPOA with extra sensitivity: MP

Golrokh Askarieh -
Boroujerdi said that former chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili and former nuclear chief Fereydoun Abbasi attended a session of the JCPOA Review Committee.
Foreign Policy

Regional turmoil may spin out of control: Iran’s Larijani

Golrokh Askarieh -
The UN secretary general told the Iranian top MP that he would pay an official visit to Iran in the near future.
Hard News

Leader tells Army to upgrade defense readiness

Emad Askarieh -
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has instructed the Iranian Air Force defense forces to constantly upgrade their preparedness for repelling a variety of threats.
Local

Principlists win elections for Presiding Board of Tehran City Council

Golrokh Askarieh -
The victories of principlists come despite efforts earlier by reformists through multiple meetings with independent councilors to secure the chair of the council.
Hard News

Iran unveils radars that can detect stealth targets

Emad Askarieh -
Iran has unveiled two domestically-manufactured state-of-the-art radar systems capable of detecting stealth targets at high altitudes.
Foreign Policy

Iran resistance proved bullying ineffective: Parliament speaker

Golrokh Askarieh -
Some big powers tried to bring the Iranian nation to its knees, but the nation emerged victorious through steadfastness, Larijani told the Fourth World Conference of Parliament Speakers.
Hard News

JCPOA throws US into political turmoil: Iran nuclear chief

Golrokh Askarieh -
If JCPOA is rejected by Congress, the global credibility of the US will take a hit and the paradigm of the US foreign and domestic policy will change, Salehi predicted.
Foreign Policy

Zarif urges Muslim countries to unite against extremism

Golrokh Askarieh -
Today’s main confrontation is between extremism and moderation, and all Muslim countries should unite against extremism, said Zarif in a meeting with his Tunisian counterpart.
Foreign Policy

Tokyo welcomes JCPOA, closer ties with Tehran

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Japanese MP told Iran's parliament speaker that his country stands ready to work with Tehran to help promote peace and stability at regional and international levels.
Art

Iranian diplomats visit peace-themed calligraphy exhibition in Tehran

IFP Editorial Staff -
The exhibition is a valuable cultural initiative to promote peace and to counter war and violence, Abbas Araghchi, a deputy foreign minister, said.
Local

Ijtihad in Islam amounts to principlist reformism

Golrokh Askarieh -
The chairman of the Expediency Council has said that the late Imam, the Supreme Leader and all those who care for the revolution have drawn on Islamic principles to highlight the role people play in elections.
Nuclear

A rejection of the nuclear deal could lead to radicalism in Iran

Golrokh Askarieh -
Hossein Mousavian, in a piece published by The Washington Post, has said an alliance between the moderate president and the principlist parliament speaker is a significant development in Iran’s political landscape and has positioned pragmatism as a palpable political force in Iran.
Local

Baeedinejad appreciates Iranian reporters for taking initiative

Golrokh Askarieh -
A member of Iran's negotiating team has said that Iranian reporters covered the nuclear talks skillfully, with foreign news corporations preferring to quote Iranian sources.
Africa

Iranian FM to start North African tour Monday

Golrokh Askarieh -
During the visits, the Iranian top diplomat will explore avenues for the promotion of bilateral ties with Tunisia and Algeria.
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