Iran Says to Continue Talks over Karabakh Conflict to Ensure Lasting Peace

Tehran says it will continue consultations will all parties to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to make sure peace will take hold in the region.

US’ Responsible Withdrawal from Afghanistan Positive Step towards Peace: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the responsible withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan will be a positive step towards a sustainable peace in the war-torn state.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Cases at All-Time High Despite Lockdown

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,721 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 880,542.

With Trump Gone, Foreign Investment in Iran Will Increase: Spokesman

Tehran says with US President Donald Trump leaving office, foreign companies will become more interested in investing in Iran, as they are already working to open their offices.

Iranian Villager Nominated for Prestigious Children’s Literature Award

Abdolhakim Bahar whose voluntary activities to promote book reading have won him a reputation, lives in a remote village in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Iran Absorbs $3.8bn in Foreign Investment in 7 Months

Iran’s economy minister says some $3.8 billion worth of foreign investment was funneled into the country from April to October, 2020.

Iran Says Unilateral Sanctions Impeding Its Efforts to Fight COVID-19

A senior Iranian diplomat has slammed unilateral sanctions as they have had adverse effects on measures adopted by developing countries to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran to File Legal Case with Int’l Bodies over Health Problems Caused by Sanctions

A senior Iranian official says the country will bring a lawsuit with international circles to follow up on the health problems that Iranians have suffered due to sanctions.

Iran to Unveil Locally-Produced Destroyer Soon

Iran’s defence minister says domestically developed destroyer Dena will be unveiled and handed over to the Army’s Naval Force in the near future.

Iran Urges Closer Transport Ties among ESCAP Member States

Iran has called for closer transport cooperation among member states of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Attend 2020 Afghanistan Conference

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will take part in the virtual 2020 Afghanistan Conference in Geneva, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh.

Iran’s Zarif, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a meeting with United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen on the latest developments related to the Syria crisis.

Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Independence Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun as well the people of the country on the Lebanese Independence Day.

Those Pursuing Improper Policies in Afghanistan Fully Responsible for Attacks: Iran

Iran says those who persist in following their unwarranted policies in Afghanistan bear full responsibility for attacks such as the recent one which struck several diplomatic sites in the country.

Iranian Teacher Spends Inheritance on Buying Tablets for Deprived Students

Hossein Assadi is an exemplary Iranian teacher and a scientific elite, with a track record studded with medals and certificates of commendation. But this is not what he is known for.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Postpones Trips to Moscow, Baku

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's planned trips to Russia and the Azerbaijan Republic have been postponed to a later date, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh.

Iran Condemns Rocket Attack on Civilians in Kabul

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran condemned terrorist attacks against civilians and non-military sites in Afghanistan after a barrage of rockets hit the Afghan capital Kabul, one of which slammed into the Iranian Embassy.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Hold Talks on Syria

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen and Senior Assistant to Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji have held talks on the latest developments in Syria.

Russia, China to Doubt Iran’s Sincerity If It Holds Talks with US: Conservative Daily

A conservative Iranian newspaper has argued that if Tehran enters into talks with the incoming US administration, then China, Russia and India will cast doubt on the sincerity of Iran’s “Look to the East” policy.

Iran Urges Int’l Community to Pressure Israel into Joining NPT

Iran’s ambassador to international organizations has urged the international community to keep constant pressure on the Israeli regime to make it join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) immediately and unconditionally.

Tehran, Moscow to Boost Tourism Cooperation after Pandemic

Iran and Russia have discussed plans to promote mutual cooperation in the tourism sector after the coronavirus pandemic is gone.

Iran’s New COVID-19 Cases Still Above 13,000: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,260 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 828,377.

Biden Unlikely to Have Smooth Transition of Power: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says US President-Elect Joe Biden will probably have a transition period studded with tensions.

Iran Launches Modern Heavy Ocean-Going Warship

A heavy ocean-going vessel has joined the naval fleet of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Iran Key Transit Route as 1,400 Flights Pass through Iranian Skies Daily: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says some 1,400 flights pass through the skies over Iran daily, which indicates the significance of the country as a major air transit route.

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