Iran, EU Hold Fresh Round of Political Talks

The fifth round of Iran-EU high-profile negotiations was held via videoconference on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

Iran Blacklists US Envoy to Yemen for Complicity in Devastating War

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has put US Ambassador to Yemen Christopher Henzel on Iran's list of sanctioned officials.

Iranian, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Tehran

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijani Jeyhun Bayramov and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif had a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran Ready to Help Keep Karabakh Peace, Reconstruct Azeri Regions: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed the country’s readiness to play a role in maintaining a ceasefire between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia and to take part in the process of reconstruction in the recently-liberated Azeri lands.

Top Iranian Cleric Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi Dies at 89

Senior Iranian cleric and veteran politician Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi has passed away at the age of 89.

Iran to Sell 2.3 Barrels per Day of Oil Next Year: President

Iran’s president says the world should know that the country will sell its oil next year.

Iran Arrests Some of Those behind Fakhrizadeh Assassination: Official

A senior Iranian official says some of those involved in the assassination of eminent Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh have been identified and apprehended by the country’s security agencies.

Iran Not to Accept Any New Negotiator in Possible Nuclear Talks: Ex-Diplomat

A former senior Iranian diplomat says the country will definitely not accept a proposal by some regional states to join potential negotiations on the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

COVID-19 Vaccine Production, Purchase from Abroad on Agenda: Iran

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has unveiled plans to meet the local demand for the coronavirus vaccine by developing homegrown products and arranging for purchases from the other countries.

Assassins of Fakhrizadeh Should Be Awaiting Iran’s Response: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military official has ensured Iranians that the country will give a response to those behind the assassination of top Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Iran Rejects Idea of Involving Other Countries in Nuclear Talks

Iran’s government spokesman says no other country can join any nuclear talks between Iran and the world as negotiations on the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers drew to a close long ago and no new negotiation is to take place.

Iran Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence of Rouhollah Zam

Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence against the administrator of an anti-Iran Telegram channel Amad News who had been convicted of “corruption on earth” in a lower court.

US Seeking to Expand ISIS Terror Cells in Region: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the United States is seeking to reinforce and expand terror cells of the ISIS.

Tehran Won’t Negotiate with West on Regional Issues: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says Iran will not negotiate with the West on the region, but always stands ready for talks with neighbouring countries.

At Least Seven Killed in Autumn Floods in Southern Iran

Autumn floods have caused severe damages to many urban and rural areas in several southern provinces of Iran, killing at least seven people as of Monday.

Iran Welcomes Peaceful Settlement of Qatar-Saudi Row

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the country welcomes a political settlement of tensions in the Persian Gulf region, including the row between Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Iranian, Syrian FMs Discuss Latest Developments in Tehran

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad discussed a broad range of issues in a meeting in Tehran.

US Blocking Iran’s Purchase of COVID-19 Vaccine: Top Banker

Abdolnasser Hemmati, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), says Iran has tried to purchase COVID-19 vaccine from other countries, but the US sanctions have prevented financial transactions for the sale.

US Navy Acting with More Respect in Persian Gulf: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the US naval forces are acting with more respect towards Iran after receiving the Iranian military’s message.

Iran Busts Int’l Drug, Arms Smuggling Ring

Iran's Intelligence Ministry says its forces have broken up an international weapons, ammunition and narcotics smuggling network in the northwestern province of West Azarbaijan.

Fakhrizadeh Assassination Shows Iran Moving on Right Scientific Path: VP

A senior Iranian official says the assassination of prominent scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh shows the country is moving on the right scientific path.

Iran ‘Torchbearer’ in COVID-19 Vaccine Production: Minister

Iran’s health minister says the country has shown the whole world that it is a standard-bearer in terms of coronavirus vaccine production.

Rouhani’s Former VP for Women Affairs Sentenced to Prison

Shahindokht Molaverdi, a former vice-president for Women and Family Affairs, has received a two-year-and-a-half sentence for disclosing classified documents and propaganda activities against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Thwarts over 412 Million Malware Attacks in One Year

The Iranian Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) says its cyber-security division has detected and foiled more than 412 cyberattacks over the past year.

Iran’s COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 50,000: Ministry

Iran has confirmed 321 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the overall death toll to 50,016.

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