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Iran FM, UN Coordinator for Lebanon Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with the UN special coordinator for Lebanon, Jan Kubiš, in Tehran.

Iran to Take 3rd Nuclear Step in September, Zarif Warns EU

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the European Union that Iran will start the third phase of scaling back its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal as of September if the other sides fail to live up to their obligations under the 2015 accord.

Iran, Japan Hold Legal Consultations in Tokyo

Iran and Japan have held legal consultations in Tokyo, stressing the need to forge closer cooperation on major issues pertinent to international law.

‘EU Deprives Iran of Technology to Reduce Air Pollution’

Head of Iran’s Department of Environment says the European Union complies with sanctions against the Islamic Republic even more than US President Donald Trump does.

Macron’s Top Advisor in Tehran for Talks to Save JCPOA

French President Emmanuel Macron’s top diplomatic adviser, Emmanuel Bonne, will arrive in Tehran on Tuesday as his country steps up its efforts to save the Iran nuclear deal amid Tehran’s reduction of its commitments in reaction to Europe’s inaction.

Iran to Host Exhibition of Eastern Spain’s Archaeological Heritage

Historical relics are to be transferred from the city of Alicante in eastern Spain to Iran in order to be displayed in an exhibition due to be held in October this year, an Iranian official said.

Iran’s Top General Warns of Due Response to UK Tanker Seizure

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has warned that the Islamic Republic will respond to the UK's seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar in due time.

Swedish Ex-Leader Disputes UK Capture of Iranian Oil Tanker

A former prime minister of Sweden has questioned the legality of seizure of an Iranian oil tanker by the UK, stressing that the non-EU states are not subject to the European sanctions.

Trump Sold on B-Team’s Folly: Zarif

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has blamed US President Donald Trump for following a stupid ploy devised by the B-Team – Bin Salman, Bin Zayed, Bolton, and Bibi – to scrap the 2015 Iran nuclear deal in the hope of reaching a better agreement.

Iran Protests at US Treatment of Its Athletes in Chicago

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has expressed protest at the US’ move to keep Iran’s volleyball players at the Chicago Airport for hours upon their arrival in the country.

Iraq Lifts Visa Requirement for Iran’s Arba’een Pilgrims

Iraq has removed visa requirements for Iranian pilgrims going to the Arab country for Arba’een rituals based on an agreement signed by the two sides in Tehran.

DM Says Iran Not to Tolerate UK’s Maritime Piracy

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has lashed out at the United Kingdom for illegally seizing an Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar, saying the country will not tolerate London’s “maritime piracy”.

Saudis Recruiting Son of Iran’s Ex-Shah for Anti-Iran TV Show

Reports say Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah of Iran, will soon receive a paycheck to appear in a show that will be produced by Saudi-backed satellite TV channel “Iran International”.

Iran Weighing Plan to Collect Toll from Ships at Hormuz Strait

A senior member of the Iranian parliament has shared more details of a plan to collect tolls from foreign ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

Iran Says Nuclear Measures Reversible If E3 Comply with JCPOA

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is prepared to reverse the measures it took to reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear in case the Europeans live up to their part of the bargain.

‘US Asks Iran to Let It Conduct Limited, Face-Saving Operation’

A senior Iranian general has revealed that Washington, through diplomatic channels, recently asked Tehran to allow it to conduct a small-scale operation in the Iranian airspace in order to save its face following the IRGC’s shoot-down of a US spy drone.

US, Not Iran, Must Be Blamed for Chronic Security Crisis in Africa

While based on evidence the U.S. and its allies have a direct and significant role in creating chronic security crises in Africa, Western media outlets, in coordination with U.S .intelligence agencies, plan to bring accusations against Iran. Such a policy is being followed by the Daily Telegraph as well.

Enemy Gradually Understanding Iran’s Real Power: IRGC

Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami says the enemies are gradually understanding the real power of the Islamic Republic.

Iran Exporting 2.5m Worth of Goods to Iraq Every Day

New reports suggest that Iran has considerably increased the amount of its exports to Iraq since last year despite the US sanctions.

Iran Says US Can Join JCPOA Talks If It Lifts Sanctions

Iran says the United States can take part in the meetings of the signatories to the Iran nuclear deal — from which Washington has withdrawn — on the condition that it lifts sanctions against the country’s oil and banking sectors.

Iran Says Not Pinned Any Hope on Europe’s INSTEX

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs says the government has told all Iranian organisations not to pin hope on the European financial mechanism, known as INSTEX, which was meant to facilitate trade with Tehran under the US sanctions.

Oil Tanker Seized by UK Not Bound for Syria: Iran

Iran says the supertanker carrying its oil sailing in international waters in the Strait of Gibraltar was not bound for Syria, and the UK was not allowed to seize it.

Tehran- Luxembourg Deal Prevents US from Seizing Iran Assets

A joint investment agreement signed between Iran and Luxembourg amounts to a proper legal mechanism to counter the seizure of Iranian assets as ordered by US courts.

Yemeni Drones Bomb Saudi Fighter Jets at Jizan Airport

Yemen’s Army said it has launched drone attacks on fighter jet hangars of Jizan airport in southwest of Saudi Arabia.

France Admits EU’s Failure to Make Up for US Sanctions on Iran

President of France has admitted to his Iranian counterpart that the European Union has failed to take sufficient and effective measures to make up for the American sanctions against Iran after the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.

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