Ancient Cup Inspires Logo of Iran’s Team at Tokyo Olympic Games

The “Arjan” cup with a history going back thousands of years has been designed and unveiled as the official symbol of the Iranian team at the 2020 Summer Olympics scheduled to be held in Tokyo from July 23 to August 8, 2021.

Iran, Pakistan Discuss Peace Trend in Afghanistan

Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq Khan, who has travelled to Tehran heading a delegation, has sat down with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi.

Iran’s Water, Soil Sectors Revolutionized in Past Eight Years: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says a giant step has been taken in the country’s water and soil sectors during his tenure as president over the past eight years.

‘Major Part of Equipment for Iran Tube System Produced Domestically’

A senior Iranian official says knowledge-based companies have been able to meet a major part of the equipment needed in the country’s transportation sector, especially for the underground system.

Iran Condemns ‘Act of Sabotage’ against Its Vessel in Mediterranean

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned an act of sabotage against an Iranian vessel in the high seas which resulted in damage to the ship.

Tehran Hosting Urban Arts Festival ahead of Nowruz

The 6th Tehran Annual Urban Arts Festival has opened in the run-up to the Persian New Year which starts on March 21, 2021.

Israel Has No Right to Comment on Rights Situation in Iran: Diplomat

Iran’s ambassador to Geneva says the Israeli regime is not entitled to make comments about the human rights situation in Iran.

Iranian Cargo Ship Hit by ‘Terrorist Attack’ in Mediterranean: IRISL

Iran has confirmed reports of a terrorist attack on its cargo ship Shahre Kord in the Mediterranean, saying it was hit by an explosive object.

Iran Berates Seoul for Refusing to Release Its Assets under US Pressure

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has criticized South Korea for being swayed by the United States when it comes to releasing Iran’s assets in the Asian country.

Iran Respects China’s New Law on Hong Kong Electoral System

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Tehran respects any decision made by China regarding the country’s national sovereignty, including its recent decision about Hong Kong election law.

Repeating Trump’s Policy Won’t Yield New Results for US: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Biden administration will not achieve any new results by repeating its predecessor’s policies against Iran.

Iranian, Finnish Foreign Ministers Discuss JCPOA, Bilateral Ties

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto had a telephone conversation on Wednesday evening.

US Must Take First Step to Return to JCPOA: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says the United States should take the first step to return to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as it was the one that left the deal in the first place.

US Can Easily End Stalemate over Iran Deal by Lifting Sanctions: VP

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the US can easily end the current stalemate over the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers by returning to compliance with its commitments under the deal.

Rouhani Urges Biden Not to ‘Shy Away’ from Return to JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Biden administration should not shy away from returning to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal and implementing the law.

Iran Warns of ‘Disastrous Consequences’ If Israel Makes Any Mistake

The Iranian government spokesman says catastrophic repercussions are awaiting Tel Aviv officials should they make any mistakes.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 1.7 Million: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 8,313 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,706,559.

Iran, Spain Stress Closer Sports Cooperation

Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth Masoud Soltanifar has met with Spanish Ambassador to Iran Luis Felipe Fernández de la Peña.

Iran Urges Europe to Be More Serious in Fighting Narcotics

A senior Iranian official has called on all countries, especially those in Europe, to seriously discharge their responsibility in fighting narcotics.

Irish FM’s Trip to Tehran Could Bridge Iran-EU Gap: Analyst

An Iranian political analyst says the recent trip to Tehran by a high-ranking Irish delegation aimed at mediating between Iran and the three European countries can help the two sides “hear each other’s voice better.”

Afghanistan No ‘Bargaining Chip’ for Iran-US Talks: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Afghanistan is not a bargaining chip for Iran’s negotiation with any other country.

Iran to Ask Google, Instagram, Whatsapp to Respect Its Regulations

The head of the Iranian National Cyberspace Centre says permission has been issued to hold dialogue with Google, Instagram and Whatsapp over their adherence to the Iranian regulations.

Iranian-British Inmate’s Ankle Tag Removed as Her 5-Year Term Ends

Iranian-British prisoner Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has finally been released after the end of her five-year sentence, but she still faces a second charge, her lawyer Hojjat Kermani says.

Iran Vows to Level Tel Aviv, Haifa to Ground If Israel Makes Any Mistake

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa if the Israeli regime commits any mistake.

Iran Unveils Homegrown ‘Massaf’ Assault Rifle

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has unveiled a domestically-built assault rifle named "Massaf".

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