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Iran, Turkey to Continue Close Cooperation on Syria

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterparts have agreed to maintain their close cooperation on the resolution of the Syria crisis.

“European Council’s Iran Sanctions against Int’l Regulations”

An Iranian lawmaker says the renewal of the European Council’s sanctions against Iran is not in accordance with international laws.

Iran, Sweden Discuss Promoting Women’s Role in Economy

Iran’s Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Massoumeh Ebtekar says women can play a leading role in the expansion of economic ties between Tehran and Stockholm.

Iran’s Persepolis, Esteghlal Advance to ACL Knockout Stage as Table-Toppers

Iran's Persian Gulf Pro League professional soccer clubs Persepolis and Esteghlal have registered valuable victories over their rivals in the group stage of the 2018 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League, and progressed to the next level of the tournament.

“Egyptian Nation to Stand by Syria against Enemies”

Son of Egypt’s former president Gamal Abdel Nasser has written a letter to Bashar al-Assad to vehemently condemn the recent US-led missile attack on Syria.

Syria Must Fire Missiles at Riyadh, Abu Dhabi: Iranian Analyst

A senior Iranian journalist and commentator says the Syrian army must fire missiles at Riyadh and Abu Dhabi in retaliation for the airstrikes on Syria conducted by a US-led coalition supported by Saudis and Emiratis.

Syria Shoots Down Missiles Fired at Homs: Report

Syria’s anti-aircraft defenses shot down a number of missiles that hit an airbase in the central Homs province and a military airport in the capital Damascus on Monday night, a report said.

Iran Calls for Joint Regional Campaign against Narcotics

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is prepared to help cut the financial resources of terrorism by working with regional states against illicit drug trafficking.

France, UK, Germany Fail to Convince EU to Pass New Iran Sanctions

The European Union foreign ministers have failed to agree new sanctions against Iran as London, Paris and Berlin seek to appease US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to pull out of the landmark Iran nuclear deal.

US’ Military Attacks Root Cause of Terrorism in Region: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament Speaker says wherever the US has intervened in a country militarily, terrorist currents have started their activities.

Iran FM, Tajik President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in the Central Asian state’s capital.

“Syria Strikes Aimed at Causing Rift between Iran, Russia, Turkey”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the US was dismayed at not being present in the Astana Talks on Syria, and thus launched the recent strikes to divide Iran, Russia and Turkey, the guarantor states of a ceasefire in the war-torn state.

Israel to Receive Response for T-4 Attack Sooner or Later: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Israeli regime’s recent deadly attack on the T-4 airbase in Syria will not remain unanswered.

Enemies Trying to Make Iranian People Disappointed: IRGC

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says the enemies of the Islamic Republic of Iran are seeking to inflict a heavy blow on it by spreading despair across the society, but to no avail.

Italy Returns Historical Headstone to Iran

The Italian Police have confiscated a 17th-century headstone smuggled out of Iran and handed it over to the Islamic Republic’s embassy in Rome.

Iran Parliament Speaker in Vietnam for High-Level Talks

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has arrived in Vietnam on a visit aimed at boosting mutual economic and parliamentary cooperation with Hanoi.

Iran Slams Arab League Summit’s Final Statement

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has blasted the final statement of the Arab League summit, rejecting the allegations made against the Islamic Republic in some parts of it.

Syria Strikes Proof of US’ Ties with Terrorists, Rouhani Tells Putin

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the airstrikes by the US and its Western allies against Syria once again proved Washington has direct ties with terrorists in Syria.

Iran FM Due in Tajikistan to Attend ECO Meeting

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the country’s FM Mohammad Javad Zarif will travel to Tajikistan on Monday, April 16.

Assad Praises Russian Weapons’ Supremacy over US Missiles

Russian lawmakers say Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has commended Soviet air defence systems, which helped Damascus repel 71 Western missiles.

Iran Slams West’s Double-Standard Policy on Chemical Weapons

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reaffirmed Iran’s vehement opposition to any use of chemical weapons in the world and blasted the West for its double standards towards the issue.

“US-Led Attack on Syria Aimed at Humiliating Russia”

A political analyst says the US-led military action against Syria on Saturday was aimed at humiliating Russia.

Video Shows US Targeted Drug Treatment Centres, Not Chemical Labs

US President Donald Trump lied to the American people after the US military in conjunction with British and French forces, instead of striking alleged “targets associated with chemical weapons” capabilities in Syria, hit a center for producing anti-cancer drugs near Damascus.

Lebanon, Iraq Back Iran at Arab League Meeting

Lebanon and Iraq have supported Iran at a preliminary foreign ministerial meeting of an Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia.

Iran Blasts Certain Muslim States for “Treacherous” Positions on Syria Strikes

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has described as an act of “betrayal” the silence by certain Islamic countries in the face of the US-led military action against Syria.

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