Iran Not to Delay Efforts to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine: Official

Iran’s first vice president says the country will not postpone efforts, even for a moment, to procure coronavirus vaccines for people.

11 Killed after Avalanche Hits Northern Tehran

At least two avalanches in northern heights of the Iranian capital have killed 11 people. according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

Ayatollah Khamenei Congratulates Christians, Muslims on Christmas

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered congratulations to all Christians and Muslims across the world on the occasion of Jesus Christ’s birth anniversary.

Iran Warns against Plots to Trigger Religious Divide

Iran’s government spokesman has urged vigilance against enemy's attempts to shatter peaceful coexistence among divine faiths which has been going on for centuries.

All Religions in Iran Equally Respected: Official

Iran’s government spokesman says followers of all divine faiths in the country are equally respected while they live side by side in peace and harmony.

Iran’s New COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest Since Mid-September

Iran has confirmed 132 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since September 15, increasing the overall death toll to 54,440.

Zarif Warns Trump against Adventurism after Anti-Iran Threat

The Iranian foreign minister has lashed out at US President Donald Trump for levelling accusations and threats against Iran.

Iran Opens Major Petrochemical Projects amid Sanctions

Iran has inaugurated five major petrochemical projects as part of its routine weekly program to put into service national projects across the country.

Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis

Senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister in special political affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji held talks with Sweden's Special Envoy for Yemen Peter Semneby.

Iran Says Payment Problem for Buying COVID-19 Vaccine Resolved

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran says the problem of procuring the coronavirus vaccine has been solved.

Iran Categorically Denies Allegations Made by Trump, CENTCOM

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has vehemently denied anti-Iran accusations levelled by US President Donald Trump and the Public Affairs of the United States’ Central Command (CENTCOM).

No Traces of Mutated Coronavirus Found in Iran Yet: Health Minister

Iran’s health minister says no traces have been found in the country, yet, of the new strain of coronavirus identified in England.

Iran Ready to Help Permanently Settle Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Official

Iran has expressed its readiness to contribute to a permanent and definitive settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

No Worries about Supply of COVID-19 Vaccine: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has given an assurance that the people do not need to be worried about getting a vaccine for coronavirus as all resources are tapped to both purchase the medication from abroad and hopefully produce one in the country in the coming months.

Iran, Azerbaijan Discuss Closer Cooperation in Energy Sector

Iran and the Azerbaijan Republic have agreed to forge closer cooperation in the energy sector.

Iran, Japan Sign MoU to Expand Sports Cooperation

Iranian Sport Minister Masoud Soltanifar has signed a memorandum of understanding with his Japanese counterpart on expansion of future sports cooperation between the two countries.

Iran Congratulates Christians on Jesus Christ’s Birthday

The Iranian government spokesman has expressed congratulations on the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ.

Iran Says Exchange of Message with Biden Team ‘Mere Speculation’

Iran’s government spokesman has dismissed as "mere speculation" the reports that the US President-elect's team sent a message to the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 54,000: Health Ministry

Iran has confirmed 187 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 54,003.

Iran’s Zarif, Afghan National Security Advisor Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Afghan National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib in Tehran.

Educational Innovation, Technology Centre Opens in Tehran

An educational innovation and technology centre has opened in the west of the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Tehran Blasts Canada for Working with US to Block Sales of Medicines to Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has hit out at the Canadian government for contributing to Washington’s efforts to block the transfer of medicines to Iran.

Iran Slams European Parliament’s Inaction on US Sanctions, Europe’s Violations

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has fulminated against the European Parliament for failing to adopt resolutions in condemnation of Washington’s economic sanctions against Iran and Europe’s breach of commitments under the Iran nuclear deal.

Europeans Should Seize Last Chance to Preserve JCPOA: Iran FM

The Iranian foreign minister says the European signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), should seize the last chance available to them now to preserve the agreement.

Iran, Russia Agree on Technical Cooperation in Oil Sector: Minister

Iran’s oil minister says the country has reached an agreement with Russia for technical cooperation in the oil and gas sector.

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