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Special Envoy Conveys Rouhani’s Message to Macron in Paris
Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, the special envoy of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, has met with French President Emmanuel Macron to deliver the Iranian president’s written message.
UK Sends Mediator to ‘Beg’ Iran for Release of Oil Tanker
The UK government has sent a mediator to Tehran in a bid to ask the Iranian officials to release a British-flagged oil tanker seized by Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf, a senior official has revealed.
Iran Signs Deal to Establish Nanotechnology Lab in Bolivia
Iran has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bolivia on the enhancement of technological and academic collaboration, especially by training nanotechnology experts and establishing a nano-lab in the Latin American state.
Three Questions PM Johnson Should Answer on Iran
An Iranian international lawyer and foreign policy analyst has called on Boris Johnson, the incoming prime minister of the UK, to express his view on Iran’s right to reciprocate the Royal Navy’s seizure of an Iranian supertanker in the name of a domestic law.
Evidence Gives Rise to Suspicion of Israel’s Role in Amano Death: Report
New solid evidence has given rise to suspicion that Israel has played a key role in the death of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Chief Yukiya Amano, a report by Tasnim news agency said.
Exclusive: In Leaked Audio, Unfaithful MKO Leader Calls US Presidents ‘Criminal’
A top leader of the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) calls the US an imperialist regime, and accuses its presidents – from Bill Clinton to Barack Obama – of committing crimes against the terrorist cult, a leaked audio released by the Iran Front Page reveals.
Iran Congratulates Johnson as New UK PM, Says Not after Confrontation
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered congratulations to Boris Johnson, the new prime minister of the United Kingdom, assuring him that the Islamic Republic is not after confrontation with London, but will protect its territorial waters.
Iran FM in Bolivia for High-Level Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in the Bolivian city of Santa Cruz early Tuesday at the last leg of his three-nation tour of Latin America.
Iranian Drones Monitoring All US Vessels in Persian Gulf: Commander
A senior Iranian commander says the country is monitoring all US vessels right from the point of origin all the way to the Persian Gulf region.
Iran Has Long Protected Maritime Security in Region: Rouhani
President Hassan Rouhani underlines Iran’s historical role as a preserver of maritime security in the region, saying the country has no interest in initiating tensions either here or beyond.
Iran Condemns Violence, Use of Force against Nigeria Protesters
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed deep concern over the recent unrest and clashes in the Nigerian capital Abuja.
Iran, Nicaragua Slam US Sanctions on Independent Nations
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed a range of bilateral issues as well as the US sanctions in separate meetings with top Nicaraguan officials including President Daniel Ortega.
Iran’s Araqchi to Deliver Rouhani’s Message to Macron in Paris
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has left Tehran for Paris, where is going to convey a written message from President Hassan Rouhani to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
US ‘Maximum Pressure’ Results in Iran’s ‘Maximum Resistance’: Araqchi
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has blasted the US’ policy of exerting maximum pressure on Tehran, saying the hostile policy has resulted in the adoption of a policy of maximum resistance in Iran.
‘Iran Seizure of UK Tanker Right Move to Show Off Regional Leverage’
Senior Political Analyst Kayhan Barzegar has weighed in on the standoff between Iran and the UK over the seizure of an oil tanker by either side.
Panama Confirms UAE Ship Seized by Iran Was Smuggling Fuel
Panama's maritime authority has confirmed that a tanker operating under the country's flag and seized by Iran in the Persian Gulf last week for smuggling fuel, was indeed in violation of international laws.
Nasrallah to Pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque One Day: Iran Leader
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says it is an achievable dream that the Hezbollah secretary-general would one day say his prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied Palestine, as he has promised the Leader.
World Must Stand against US, Israel in Support of Palestine: Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told a meeting of Non-Aligned Movement that the NAM members must not hesitate to stand against the hostility of Israel and the US towards Palestine.
Iran FM, Venezuelan VP Meet in Caracas
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Venezuelan First Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas.
Tehran Warns London against Further Provocation
Iran’s ambassador to the United Kingdom has warned London against further provocation, as reports emerge that the British government is considering freezing Iranian assets and may take other measures as well in a standoff between the two countries over the mutual seizure of tankers.
Maduro Praises Iran’s Support for Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has appreciated Iran’s support for his country against the United States’ imperialist policies.
Saudi Arabia Lets Iranian Oil Tanker Go
Saudi Arabia has finally released an Iranian oil tanker that had been stuck at the port city of Jeddah for more than 11 weeks.
Iran Releases Video of The Moment IRGC Captured UK Tanker
Iran’s IRGC has released the video of the moment its forces have seized the British oil tanker Stena Impero in the Persian Gulf.
IRGC Captures UK Oil Tanker despite Royal Navy’s Interference
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps has unveiled more details of capturing a British oil tanker at the Strait of Hormuz, saying even a Royal Navy’s frigate escorting the tanker failed to prevent the Iranian commandos from carrying the mission.
Zarif, Hunt Hold Phone Talks over Seized British Oil Tanker
British foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt has discussed the issue of the seized oil tanker belonging to the UK with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif who is in Venezuelan capital Caracas.