Iran’s President Congratulates Qatari Emir on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Qatar’s National Day.

European Parliament’s Resolution Amounts to ‘Obsequity’ to Biden: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the anti-Tehran resolution passed by the European Parliament amounts to “kissing up to” US President-elect Joe Biden.

Iran LAB EXPO 2020 Kicks Off in Tehran

The 8th edition of the Iranian Laboratory Equipment and Chemicals Exhibition (Iran LAB EXPO 2020) has opened with the participation of universities, technology parks and research centres.

Iran’s VP Congratulates Qatar on National Day

First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Es’haq Jahangiri has offered his congratulations to the Qatari people and government on the Arab country’s National Day.

Rouhani’s Government Vows to Further Protect Iranian Expats’ Rights

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Justice have, in a meeting, reached an agreement to further support and protect the rights of Iranian expatriates wherever in the world they are.

Iran Reports Lowest Single-Day Rise in COVID-19 Deaths in 80 Days

Iran has confirmed 178 new deaths caused by COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since September 28, and 7,121 new cases of infection with the virus, a record-low since October 30.

Iran Deplores Adoption of Human Rights Resolution at UNGA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh has denounced the adoption of a resolution against Iran by the UN General Assembly.

UK Parliamentary Report Advocates Regime Change in Iran: Envoy

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Embassy in London has strongly condemned a report that a committee of the UK Parliament has published about relationship with Tehran.

Iran Signs Arms Export Contracts with Several Countries: DM

The Islamic Republic of Iran has signed contracts with a number of countries to export weapons, Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says.

Iranian Minister Hails Inclusion of Art of Miniature in UNESCO List

Iran’s minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has congratulated the Iranian people on the UNESCO’s decision to inscribe the art of miniature on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Iran Raps Any Move against Maritime Security after Jeddah Tanker Blast

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced any threat to maritime security after the recent explosion of an oil tanker in the Red Sea.

JCPOA Joint Commission Holds Online Meeting

The 17th meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission was held via videoconference on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the level of deputy ministers and political directors from Iran and the group 4+1.

Iranian, Swedish Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Swedish counterpart Ann Linde had a phone conversation on Wednesday.

Iran Happy to See US President Donald Trump Leaving Office: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Tehran is not overjoyed at Joe Biden taking office as the next US president, but is happy to see President Donald Trump leaving.

Iran Eyes Promotion of Friendly Ties with Kazakhstan: Rouhani

In a congratulatory message to his Kazakh counterpart, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the expansion of friendly ties with the Central Asian nation in various fields.

‘Knowledge-Based Firms Playing Key Role in Iran’s Battle with Pandemic’

Iran’s health minister says 1,500 knowledge-based companies are curently working in the domain of health, making great contribution to Iran's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran to Stand by Syria until Final Victory against Terrorists: Rouhani

The Iranian president has reiterated that Iran will stand by the Syrian government and people until final victory against terrorism, the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland and the reconstruction of Syria.

Iran’s President Urges US to Ditch ‘Wrong’ Policy of Sanctions

The Iranian president has called on those imposing sanctions on the country to set aside their wrong and failed approach for good and make it history.

Iran Needs No Permission to Return to Oil Market: Minister

Iran Needs No Permission to Return to Oil Market: Minister

Iranian-British National Gets Jail Term on Security Charges

An Iranian court has sentenced Iranian-British national Kameel (Mohammad) Ahmadi to nine years’ imprisonment and a cash fine of €600,000.

Iran Assured Erdogan Had No Ill Intention in Reciting Poem: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the close political and economic ties with Turkey, saying Tehran has been assured that the Turkish president had no ill intention in reciting a poem with dual meaning that aroused some resentment in Iran.

Iran’s Oil Sale to Hit 2.9 Million bpd If Sanctions Lifted: President

President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran will be selling up to 2.9 million barrels per day of oil in the next Iranian year if the sanctions are lifted, noting that the minimum daily crude sales will stand at 2.3 million barrels even if the sanctions remain in place.

Iran’s Leader Permits Expediency Council to Procced with Work on FATF Bills

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has approved the administration’s proposal for the extension of a process that authorizes the Expediency Council to review the remaining bills prepared by the government to take Iran out of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist.

Iranian Diplomat Acclaims Oman’s Balanced Approach during Muscat Visit

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has lauded the balanced approach the Sultanate of Oman has adopted to the regional and international issues.

Cab Driver Wins Reputation after Refusing to Charge COVID-19 Nurse

The driver of an Iranian ride hailing application has earned a reputation after refusing to charge a nurse working at a hospital's coronavirus ward.

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