Middle East

The Iranian foreign minister says the capabilities and power of the Islamic Republic are a source of concern for the United States and Israel.

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and defensing their rights in the battle with Israel.

A senior Iranian official says the United States and the Israeli regime had a grudge against assassinated Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani as he was instrumental in the war on terror.

There are unconfirmed reports that the remains and burial site of the four Iranian diplomats who were abducted in Lebanon in 1982 have been found.

Officials from Iran and Iraq have explored avenues to enhance defence and security cooperation between the two Muslim neighbours and carry out the previous military agreements.

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called for an immediate withdrawal of the “terrorist American forces” from Syria, whom he slammed as a source of instability in the Arab country and the entire region.

Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of Turkey have issued a joint statement, emphasising their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria.

Iran and Qatar’s special envoys for Afghanistan have held a meeting in Doha, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran said.

The Islamic Republic of Iran will be hosting an extraordinary online summit of the Astana Peace Process on Wednesday, July 1, a presidential official has announced.

Iran has lashed out at certain regional countries for supporting the US demand that the United Nations extend its arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed the country’s readiness to share its experiences in containing the novel coronavirus with Qatar.

Iran’s Interior minister and his Iraqi counterpart have underscored the importance of implementing the agreements signed by the sides, saying Tehran and Baghdad must increase their trade cooperation.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the terrorist attack near the country's western border with Turkey during which a mortar shell hit Iran’s territory.

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen and Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iranian Foreign Minister in special political affairs, have discussed the latest developments in Syria.

The Iranian Leader’s Hajj Office and the country's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization have issued a joint statement following Saudi Arabia’s cancellation of Hajj pilgrimage for pilgrims of all countries, including Iran.

Iran’s parliament speaker says the reason behind the US’ economic sanctions imposed on Syria under the so-called “Caesar Act” is the enemies’ failures in military and security wars.

Top diplomats from Tehran and Muscat have discussed a whole range of bilateral and international issues.

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the new US sanctions against Syria, pledging that Tehran will maintain and boost economic ties with Damascus.

Iranian Petroleum Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh and his Iraqi counterpart Ihsan Abdul Jabbar have discussed the ways to promote cooperation between the two neighbours in the oil industry.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has left Istanbul for Moscow on Tuesday morning.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for efforts to restart the export of natural gas to Turkey after carrying out necessary repairs to the pipeline transferring gas to the neighboring country.

Iran’s foreign minister has dismissed as baseless the UN Secretariat's claim that the missiles which hit the installations of the Saudi Aramco company were of Iranian origin.

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force dismissed the groundless claim made by Turkish officials that the PKK terrorists are on Iranian soil near the common border.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed the allegations made by the United Nations Secretariat that the missile used in attacks on Saudi oil facilities last year were of Iranian origin, saying the accusations have been raised under political pressures from Washington and Riyadh.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Ankara and Moscow on Sunday and Monday.