Iran to Receive 8.5 Million More Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Soon: WHO

The representative of the World Health Organization in the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced that about 8.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be imported to Iran in August and September 2021.

Raisi, Putin Discuss Promotion of Security in Afghanistan

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan, and ways to promote security in the country.

Iran’s President Calls on China to Deliver COVID-19 Jabs Soon

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has called on China to facilitate the delivery of the Covid-19 vaccines to the Islamic Republic as soon as possible.

Iranian Mourners Hold Tasu’a Ritual in Cars amid COVID-19 Lockdown

Many people poured into the streets and highways of Tehran on Wednesday in their cars and motorcycles to mourn the ninth day of Muharram, also known as Tasu'a, amid the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Iran Says Had Notified IAEA of Its Nuclear Measures

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the country's nuclear program and activities are fully in line with the Non-Proliferation Treaty (​NPT) and its Safeguards commitments.

US Sanctions May Deprive Iran of Right to Host FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has informed the Iranian Football Federation that the US sanctions do not let it send the video assistant referee (VAR) system to Iran for the country’s home matches in the third round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Iran’s Leader Appoints Admiral Irani as New Navy Chief

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, has appointed Rear Admiral Shahram Irani as the new commander of the naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Afghanistan’s Future Decided in Doha by US, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia: Analyst

An Afghanistan affairs analyst says what happened in Afghanistan, and the Taliban’s takeover in a matter of days, had been agreed in a deal among US, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, during the Afghan peace talks with the militants in the Qatari capital Doha.

Iran Says Welcomes Peaceful Power Transition in Afghanistan

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic welcomes a peaceful transition of power in Afghanistan through its newly-established strategic council of top leaders, and hopes all parties resolve the current problems through talks.

Taliban: Shiites Face No Threat for Holding Muharram Mourning Ceremonies

A regional official of the Taliban in north west Afghanistan says Shiites can hold mourning ceremonies, held every year during the Muslim calendar month of Ramadan, with peace of mind as they will no threat for doing so.

Iran Allows Import of Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Despite Earlier Ban

The Food and Drug Organisation of Iran says permits have been issued for imports of American-made Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines, which were earlier banned by Iran's Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran’s Top Security Official Vows Support for Will of Afghans

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani says Tehran supports the will of the Afghan people just as it has done for the past 40 years.

Iran’s Zarif, China’s Special Envoy Discuss Afghan Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with China’s special envoy on Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong in Tehran, where they discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan and exchanged the viewpoints of Iran and China on the matter as two of Afghanistan's neighbours. 

Iran Draws Down Diplomatic Staff in Afghanistan: Spokesman

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the country has drawn down personnel at its political missions in Afghanistan amid fresh developments on the ground in the country.

Taliban Backed by Public, Helped by God: Iran’s Top Sunni Cleric

The top Sunni cleric in the southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan says the Taliban is advancing rapidly in Afghanistan thanks to popular support and the help of God.

US, Not Iran, Hindering Release of Iranian-British Prisoner: Araqchi

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has hit back at the British foreign secretary for urging the release of an Iranian-British prisoner, saying it is the US that is hindering her release.

UK Envoy Says No Ill Intention Behind His Photo with Russian Envoy

Director General of the Iranian Foreign Ministry for Western Europe, who is also an assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister, invited British Ambassador to Tehran Simon Shercliff to ask him for explanation about the photo of his recent meeting with the Russian ambassador posted on Twitter.

Iran Condoles with Algeria over Massive Wildfires

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed regret over massive wildfires in Algerian forests, which have claimed dozens of military and civilian lives and injured several Algerian citizens.

Raisi Urges Foreign Minister Zarif to Accelerate Iran’s COVID-19 Vaccine Imports

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to accelerate the import of foreign-made COVID-19 vaccines.

President Raisi Presents List of Ministerial Picks to Parliament

Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi has presented the names of his ministerial picks to the country’s parliament for a vote of confidence.

Regional Cooperation Prerequisite for Sustainable Security, Iran Tells Iraq

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says cooperation among regional countries, free from foreign interference, is a prerequisite for sustainable security.

Japan FM to Visit Tehran in Near Future: Iranian Embassy

Iran’s embassy in Tokyo says Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is going to visit Tehran in the near future.

Fire at Petrochemical Facility in Southern Iran ‘Fully Contained’

The blaze raging through a petrochemical complex on Kharg Island off the southern Iranian coast has been fully contained, with no one being hurt.

Those Who Left Iran Despite Travel Ban Can Return Home Without Facing Arrest: Judiciary

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei says people who have violated their exit bans and left the country can return if they make the necessary coordination with the judicial system, and they will not face arrest.

Iran Reports Biggest-Ever Daily Rise in COVID-19 Deaths, Cases

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima-Sadat Lari has reported the biggest daily rise in the number of COVID-19 deaths and infections since the beginning of the outbreak.

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