Iran Pushing for UN Condemnation of US Killing of General Soleimani: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says his ministry is seeking to urge the UN special rapporteur to condemn the United States for its illegal murders, particularly the assassinating top Iranian commander General Qassem Soleimani.

What Matters Is Lifting of Sanctions, Not US Rejoining Nuclear Deal: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the United States’ return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), would mean nothing without lifting sanctions.

Iranian Coronavirus Vaccine to Hit Shelves in Spring: Minister

 Iran’s health minister says clinical trials for the Iranian-made coronavirus vaccine have been successful, and it will be hopefully released in spring.

Tehran Furious at Seoul’s Offer of Selling Iran Ambulances in Return for Frozen Assets  

Tehran has been angered by Seoul’s offer to sell ambulances to Iran in exchange for billions of Iranian assets frozen in South Korea.

US Trying to Force Yemen Peace Talks into Deadlock by Blacklisting Ansarullah: Iran

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the US State Department’s plan to designate Yemen’s Ansarullah as a terrorist organization.

All 9/11 Terrorists Came from Pompeo’s Favourite Mideast Destinations: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed his American counterpart’s “lies” about Iran’s links to Al-Qaeda terrorists, saying all the September 11 terrorists hailed from the US’ Arab allies in the Middle East, not from Iran.

Iran Says Will Never Forget Trump’s Evil Acts, Cruel Sanctions

Iran’s government spokesman says the Iranian nation will never forget US President Donald Trump’s evil acts, including cruel sanctions, against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Not to Renegotiate Nuclear Deal, Zarif Tells US, Europe

The Iranian foreign minister says the United States and Europe should know that Tehran will not renegotiate an issue that it has already discussed once.

Rouhani Dismisses Concerns over COVID-19 Vaccine Supply

President Hassan Rouhani has assured Iranians that his administration strives to meet demand for the coronavirus vaccine with a homegrown product, purchases from reliable companies, and delivery of vaccine through the World Health Organization's COVAX programme.

Iran Condemns US Designation of Cuba as State Sponsor of Terror

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has condemned in the strongest terms the United States’ move to put Cuba on its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Iran Rules Out Fresh Talks with Incoming US Administration

Iran’s Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei has ruled out fresh negotiations between Tehran and Washington following Joe Biden's coming into office, saying the two countries’ return to their commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal needs no negotiation.

Iran, Iraq Resolved to Meet $20 Billion Trade Target: Energy Minister

Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian has highlighted Tehran and Baghdad’s determination to raise the value of annual trade exchanges to $20 billion, pointing to the major role that the private sectors and a joint investment fund could play in working towards that goal.

Trump’s Moves in Region Discrediting US: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the United States is on shaky ground in the region, and takes actions which further discredit itself.

Iran President Praises Local Firms Working to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine

The Iranian president has appreciated extensive efforts by knowledge-based companies and all other institutions to develop an Iranian coronavirus vaccine.

Seoul’s Freezing of Tehran’s Assets Damages South Korea’s Image in Iran: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has blasted South Korea for keeping the Iranian assets frozen in its banks citing the US sanctions, saying the issue has seriously damaged the East Asian country's image among Iranian people.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Developments

United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen has held talks with Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister in special political affairs.

Iran Condoles with Indonesia over Deadly Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed sympathy with Indonesia over the crash of a passenger plane, which resulted in the deaths of all the people on board.

Iranian High-Tech Firms Due in Armenia to Discuss Further Cooperation

As many as 20 Iranian knowledge-based companies are to travel to Yerevan next month to enhance trade and technological relations with their Armenian counterparts.

Iranian, South Korean Diplomats Discuss Tanker Seizure, Frozen Assets

First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea Choi Jong Kun and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi have discussed the IRGC's seizure of a Korean chemical tanker and Seoul's freezing of Iran's assets in a meeting in Tehran.

Single-Day Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest in Seven Months

Iran has confirmed 71 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since June 7, 2020, increasing the overall death toll to 56,171.

Iran to Hold Annual Electricity, Water Exhibitions in Coming Days

The 20th edition of Iran International Water and Waste Water Exhibition (WATEX 2021) and the 16th Iran International Electricity Exhibition (IEE 2021) will be held in Tehran within the next few days.

Iran Condemns Massacre of Pakistani Miners, Urges Joint Fight against Terror

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the ISIS terrorist group's massacre of eleven miners in Pakistan's Balochistan province.

‘Iran to Expel IAEA Inspectors on Feb. 21 If US Sanctions Not Lifted’

A senior Iranian parliamentarian says Tehran will expel inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from the country if sanctions on Iran are not lifted by February 21.

Naval Parade in Persian Gulf Marks Anniv. of IRGC Seizure of US Navy Boats

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has held a naval parade involving 700 speedboats in the Persian Gulf, marking the fifth anniversary of its seizure of two US Navy command boats.

Those Condemning Trump Today Succumbed to His Lawlessness for 4 Years: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has scolded those who are now condemning US President Donald Trump’s assault on the rule of law after succumbing to his lawless bullying for four years.

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