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.

US in No Position to Set Conditions for Rejoining JCPOA: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States is in no position to set conditions for returning to the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Lifting of Sanctions Precursor to Potential Talks with JCPOA Parties: Iran

Mahmoud Vaezi, the chief of staff of the Iranian president, says the lifting of sanctions is a prelude to potential talks involving all signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal including the US.

Over 800,000 Iranians Infected by Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,421 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 801,894.

Iran Says US Should Not Leave Afghanistan Irresponsibly

A senior Iranian official says the United States should not pull out of Afghanistan irresponsibly; rather, it should restore the destroyed infrastructure before leaving.

Iran, US to Move towards ‘Atmosphere of Opportunities’ with Biden: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran and Washington will move away from an atmosphere of threat and progress towards further opportunities with Joe Biden in the White House.

Iranian People’s Resistance in Economic War Bears Fruit: President

Iran’s president says the Iranian nation’s resistance in the economic war has come to fruition, setting the stage for the amelioration of the country’s economic situation.

Iran Summons Italian Ambassador over Canada’s Anti-Tehran Stance

The Italian ambassador to Tehran whose country represents Canadian interests in Iran has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

First Iranian ID Card Issued for Child Born to Iranian Mother, Foreign Father

Iran’s government spokesman says the first Iranian identity card has recently been issued for a child born to an Iranian mother and a foreign father.

COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran: 482 Die in 24 Hours

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 482 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, increasing the overall death toll to 42,461.

Iran Calls for Closer Cooperation Among Eurasian Nations

Iran’s energy minister says the country can play a pivotal role in cementing cooperation among member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Iranian, British Top Diplomats Hold Phone Talks

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a telephone conversation with his British counterpart Dominic Raab on Monday.

Zarif Condoles with Syria over FM Muallem’s Death

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered condolences to the prime minister of the Syrian Arab Republic on the passing away of Walid al-Muallem, the country's minister of foreign affairs and expatriates.

Iran Reports over 13,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,053 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, the highest record since the beginning of the outbreak.

Iran to Avenge General Soleimani’s Assassination: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military commander has told the Iraqi foreign minister that the Islamic Republic will definitely take vengeance upon the assassins of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Tehran, Kabul Hold 5th Round of Talks on Strategic Cooperation

Iran and Afghanistan have held the fifth round of negotiations on the drawing up of a comprehensive document for strategic cooperation between the two sides.

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