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Iran’s President Blasts US for Stoking Insecurity in Region

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at the White House leaders for fomenting insecurity in the region.

Iran Praises Russian Mediation to End Karabakh Fighting

The chief of staff of the Iranian president has commended Russia for its mediation in the fighting between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia, saying Tehran welcomes a ceasefire and an end to the fighting in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Iraq Agrees to Release Iran’s Assets: Top Banker

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran says his negotiations with the Iraqi officials have yielded "positive" results, and the Arab country has given its approval to the release of Iran’s frozen assets for the purchase of basic commodities.

US Election Developments of No Concern to Iran: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the winner of the November race for the White House is of no concern to Tehran, and it will slap the US in the face if the next president, whoever he is, would encroach upon the Islamic Republic’s security.

Tehran Berates Europe for Failing to Fulfil Commitments

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has hit out at the European countries for failing to deliver on their commitments under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Rascals in US Driveling about Iran’s Defence Power: Leader

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the reason why “nonsense-talking rascals” in the United States are kicking up a fuss about Iran’s defence and missile potentialities is Tehran’s precise and wise calculations to achieve those capabilities.

Iran’s President Urges Expansion of Ties with Spain

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called for closer friendship and cooperation with Spain in congratulatory messages to Spanish leaders.

Iran, Kenya to Discuss Mutual Sci-Tech, Trade Cooperation

Iranian knowledge-based companies are to hold face-to-face talks with a Kenyan delegation to explore opportunities for mutual cooperation.

Iran Vows to Use Its Full Capacity to Protect Defenceless Yemenis

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister in special political affairs, discussed the latest developments in Yemen with Foreign Minister of the Yemeni National Salvation Government Hisham Sharaf Abdullah.

Iran’s Zarif Hails Fruitful Talks in China Trip

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed satisfaction with the “fruitful” negotiations held with his Chinese counterpart on a range of bilateral and international issues.

Iranian, Russian Presidents Discuss Karabakh Conflict

The Iranian president has told his Russian counterpart that the conflict between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region can be resolved only through dialogue.

Tehran Reminds Europe of Its ‘Heavy Responsibility’ over US Sanctions

A senior Iranian diplomat says Europe shoulders a heavy responsibility with regards to the United States’ fresh sanctions on a number of Iranian banks.

Iran Says New US Sanctions Show Trump’s Desperation

A senior Iranian official says Washington’s new sanctions indicate President Donald Trump’s desperation resulting from the United States’ back-to-back defeats in the face of Iran.

Iran’s Central Bank Governor Downplays News US Sanctions

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the United States’ new sanctions mostly aim to serve Washington’s propagandist-political objectives.

Iran Blasts US’ ‘Terroristic’ Attempt to Block Sales of Food, Medicine

The Iranian president has dismissed as “terroristic, cruel and inhumane” the United States’ efforts to impede financial transactions by and with Iran to provide food and medicines.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif Arrives in China’s Yunnan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who has travelled to China at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, arrived in the southern province of Yunnan.

Iranian People to Survive Latest of US Cruelties: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Iranian people will survive the latest round of sanctions imposed by the US against Iranian banks, and those who block the Iranian people’s money will eventually face justice.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif to Visit China Friday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will travel to China on Friday for talks with his Chinese counterpart, the Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said.

Iran Says to Work with Russia to Tackle US ‘Media Conspiracies’

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the country stands ready to boost media cooperation with Russia in order to counter American "media conspiracies".

Iran Warns Baku It Won’t Tolerate Terrorists’ Presence Near Its Borders

The Iranian president has slammed as unacceptable the deployment of Syria-based foreign terrorists to areas near Iran’s borders to get involved in the ongoing conflict between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic.

Rouhani Urges Baku Not to Let Terrorists Take Advantage of Karabakh Conflict

President Hassan Rouhani has warned that foreign meddling in the dispute between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia could turn the conflict into a regional war, calling for efforts to prevent terrorists from taking advantage of the turmoil.

Russia Has Upper Hand in Armenian-Azeri Crisis: Analyst

Iran’s former ambassador to Baku says Russia has the upper hand in the conflict between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Iran, 25 Other Countries Urge Removal of US Sanctions amid Pandemic

Iran and 25 other nations have called for the immediate lifting of sanctions by the United States and other Western countries to ensure an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran to Prosecute 45 Americans over Their Role in Medical Sanctions

The Iranian Judiciary’s High Council for Human Rights has drawn up a list for the prosecution of dozens of American nationals engaged in the US sanctions against the people of Iran.

Iran Says Saudi, Israel Have No Right to Comment on Nuclear Commitment

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh has derided the expression of concern from Saudi Arabia about what the kingdom has called an Iranian violation of the JCPOA, saying Riyadh and Tel Aviv are the last ones to have any right to comment on nuclear commitments.

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