‘Iran Shouldn’t Return to JCPOA Commitments Even If US Rejoins Deal’

A senior conservative politician has criticized those in the country who say Tehran will return to its obligations under the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), if the US returns to the deal.

Iran Begins Legal Proceedings to Receive Financial Claims from Foreign Countries

A senior Iranian official says Tehran has adopted measures to secure its financial and monetary claims from foreign countries.

Iran Reports Some 14,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,961 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, the biggest daily rise in the number of infections since the beginning of the outbreak in Iran.

Iran Puts into Service 3 Petrochemical Projects Worth $1bn

Iran has inaugurated several major petrochemical projects, taking yet another step toward meeting domestic needs.

Iran Frees British-Australian ‘Spy’ in Exchange for Three Iranians Jailed Abroad

Iran has released British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert, jailed on charge of spying for Israel, in a prisoner swap involving three Iranian inmates jailed abroad.

Iran Says Not Going to Renegotiate Every Single Provision of JCPOA

Tehran says it will not sit for talks on every single provision of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), but will return to the deal if the other signatories keep their side of the bargain.

Iran Condemns Bamiyan Terror Attack, Sympathizes with Afghans

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the Tuesday terrorist incident in the Afghan city of Bamiyan, which killed and injured dozens of civilians including innocent women and children.

Iran Leader’s Military Aide to Run for 2021 Presidential Election

Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan has announced his candidacy for the Iranian presidential election in 2021.

Tehran, Dohan to Forge Closer Economic Cooperation

Iran and Qatar have reiterated their determination to further enhance their economic cooperation.

Iran Advises Europe Not to Sacrifice Its Independence for US

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a telephone conversation with his Swedish counterpart Ann Linde on Tuesday afternoon.

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.

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