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Iran Dismisses EU Parliament’s ‘Biased’ Human Rights Resolution

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has dismissed the recent “biased and unrealistic” resolution adopted by the European Parliament against Iran.

Iran to Host Finland Film Week

The Finnish Film Week is going to be held in three Iranian cities from September 28 to October 4, with nine feature films and seven short films to go on screens.

Al Saud in Final Stages of Its Life: Hezbollah Chief

The secretary general of Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah says the Al Saud regime may be in the final stages of its life, and the incumbent rulers are expediting the regime's demise through their policies.

US Afraid of Iran’s Presence at UNGA: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the US is afraid of the Iranian delegation’s presence at the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York, as the country uses it as a good chance to publicly announce the Iranian nation’s opinions.

Ceasefire in US Economic War Prerequisite for Talks: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says Tehran would sit for talks with Washington only if the US stops its economic war against the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s Top Banker in Kuwait for Banking Conference

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnasser Hemmati has travelled to Kuwait to attend an international banking conference in the Arab country.

Iran’s President to Meet World Leaders in New York

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani is planned to hold meetings with several foreign leaders, including those of the UK and France, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, a presidential official has said.

Iran Friend of Regional Nations: Parliament Speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says Iran is a friend of regional nations while Israel is the main enemy of Muslim countries.

Rouhani to Propose ‘Coalition of Hope’ Initiative at UNGA

The Iranian president says he and his accompanying delegation are to leave for New York with a motto and plan called “Coalition of Hope” and “Hormuz Peace Initiative.”

War with Iran Would Be Endless, Zarif Warns

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned that any country launching a war against Iran would not be able to end it on its own, warning that such a military action would have dire consequences for the entire Middle East and beyond that region.

Enemy Won’t Dare Attack Iran: President Rouhani

The Iranian president says the enemy will not dare launch aggression against the Islamic Republic thanks to the power of the Iranian Armed Forces and nation.

FM Zarif Sends Message to World Peace Day Event

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sent a message to a ceremony held in Tehran on September 21, 2019, to mark the World Peace Day.

Iran Strongly Rejects Saudi Claims about Aramco Attacks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has categorically rejected false and hackneyed accusations levelled by certain Saudi officials regarding the recent attack on the country's oil facilities, saying they lack any validity.

Even Saudis Didn’t Believe Iran Was Behind Aramco Attacks: Zarif

Iran has rejected again claims of involvement in Yemen's retaliatory attacks on the kingdom's heart of oil industry, saying Riyadh's offensive in Hudaydah in breach of a UN truce speaks for itself.

US Sanctions on Iran Central Bank Sign of Desperation: Governor

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran says the re-imposition of US sanctions on the bank shows they are so desperate in finding a lever to pressure Iran.

US Must End Economic War If Wants to Join JCPOA Commission: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday that ending the economic war is pre-requisite for the US to take part in the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as a member or a guest.

US Sanctions on Central Bank Repeat of Same Old Bans: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi says the new US sanctions against the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) are nothing new, but the same old bans in a new form.

Iranian President Due in New York Monday

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will travel to the UN headquarters in New York City on Monday, heading a high-ranking political delegation.

Iran Rejects US Claims in Letter to UN Chief, UNSC

Iran has submitted a letter to the UN Secretary General and the UN Security Council, rejecting the US’ accusations over the recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities as well as the country’s ballistic missile and space activities.

No New Deal with US Given Trump’s Mixed Policy: Iran

Iran says working out a new agreement of any sort with the United States is impossible for the time being given the current state of uncertainty and ambiguity in the White House regarding its policy toward Iran.

Trump Sanctions Iran’s Central Bank over Yemeni Attack on Saudi

US President Donald Trump says his administration has imposed further sanctions on Iran's central bank following last weekend's attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

US Finally Issues Visas for Rouhani, Zarif to Visit New York

The Trump administration has finally issued visas allowing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to travel to New York, where they are going to attend the annual session of the UN General Assembly, Iran's UN mission said.

Iran, Austria Discuss Closer Cooperation on Environment

Head of the Iranian Department of the Environment Issa Kalantari and Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz have sat down for talks to exchange views on joint cooperation on environmental issues.

Iran, South Africa Discuss Closer Trade Cooperation

The head of Iran’s National Standards Organization has discussed closer bilateral trade with representatives of South Africa’s minister of trade and industry.

Tehran Denounces Israel, UAE Comments at IAEA

Iran has condemned ridiculous claims by the Israeli regime as well as irrelevant comments by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over Tehran’s nuclear program during the 63rd General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

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