Tehran Reminds Europe of Its ‘Heavy Responsibility’ over US Sanctions

A senior Iranian diplomat says Europe shoulders a heavy responsibility with regards to the United States’ fresh sanctions on a number of Iranian banks.

Iran Says New US Sanctions Show Trump’s Desperation

A senior Iranian official says Washington’s new sanctions indicate President Donald Trump’s desperation resulting from the United States’ back-to-back defeats in the face of Iran.

Iran’s Central Bank Governor Downplays News US Sanctions

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the United States’ new sanctions mostly aim to serve Washington’s propagandist-political objectives.

Over 28,000 Iranians Killed by Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says the novel coronavirus has killed 210 patients since Thursday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 28,098.

Iranian People to Survive Latest of US Cruelties: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Iranian people will survive the latest round of sanctions imposed by the US against Iranian banks, and those who block the Iranian people’s money will eventually face justice.

Iran Releases Prominent Human Rights Activist Narges Mohammadi

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist jailed for "acting against Iran’s national security" has been released from prison after 8.5 years.

Iran to Use Japan’s Experience in Coronavirus Battle

Iran and Japan have arranged plans for collaboration in the fight against coronavirus, an Iranian official has announced, unveiling a scheme to use Japan’s scientific and management experiences in tackling the pandemic.

Settlement of Karabakh Dispute Hinges on Ending Armenian Occupation: Iran

The Iranian president’s chief of staff says putting an end to the occupation of territories in the Nagorno-Karabakh region and recognizing the international boundaries are the basis for the resolution of disputes between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Iran Sends Protest Letters to Baku, Yerevan after War Shells Hit Its Territory

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Ministry has sent letters of protest to Yerevan and Baku over the violation of Iran’s territorial integrity and the threat to its security after rockets fired by Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan fell on the Iranian soil.

Iran Says to Work with Russia to Tackle US ‘Media Conspiracies’

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the country stands ready to boost media cooperation with Russia in order to counter American "media conspiracies".

Iran’s Persepolis to Host Asian, World Powerlifting Championships

The World Power Sport Federation (WPSF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran on holding Asian world powerlifting championships at Persepolis, a world-famous historical site in southern Iran

Rouhani Urges Baku Not to Let Terrorists Take Advantage of Karabakh Conflict

President Hassan Rouhani has warned that foreign meddling in the dispute between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia could turn the conflict into a regional war, calling for efforts to prevent terrorists from taking advantage of the turmoil.

Iran Urges Armenia to Withdraw Forces from Occupied Karabakh

Iran’s government spokesman has underlined the need to respect the territorial integrity of the Azerbaijan Republic, urging Yerevan to withdraw its forces from the occupied territories of Nagorno-Karabakh.

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

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 4,151 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, raising the previous day’s all-time high record of daily rise in the number of new infections.

Russia Has Upper Hand in Armenian-Azeri Crisis: Analyst

Iran’s former ambassador to Baku says Russia has the upper hand in the conflict between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Iran, 25 Other Countries Urge Removal of US Sanctions amid Pandemic

Iran and 25 other nations have called for the immediate lifting of sanctions by the United States and other Western countries to ensure an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran’s IRGC Using RQ-170 Drones to Seed Clouds

The Aerospace Division of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it is using a reverse-engineered version of the American unmanned aerial vehicle RQ-170 to seed clouds.

Iran to Prosecute 45 Americans over Their Role in Medical Sanctions

The Iranian Judiciary’s High Council for Human Rights has drawn up a list for the prosecution of dozens of American nationals engaged in the US sanctions against the people of Iran.

Iran Warns Baku, Yerevan over Border Insecurity Caused by Karabakh Conflict

The Iranian minister of interior has warned the two northwestern neighbours entangled in a war in the Nagorno-Karabakh region to be careful not to harm security at the Islamic Republic’s border areas.

Iran’s Daily COVID-19 Infections, Deaths Hit All-Time High: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has reported 3,902 new cases of COVID-19 infection identified in the past 24 hours, the highest daily rise in the number of patients since the beginning of the outbreak in Iran.

Iran Says Saudi, Israel Have No Right to Comment on Nuclear Commitment

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh has derided the expression of concern from Saudi Arabia about what the kingdom has called an Iranian violation of the JCPOA, saying Riyadh and Tel Aviv are the last ones to have any right to comment on nuclear commitments.

Tehran A Lively City with Dynamic Culture: Austrian Envoy

As Iran marks the National Day of Tehran, Austrian Ambassador to Iran Stefan Scholz has praised the capital city as a lively city with a dynamic culture.

Iran Closes Iraq Borders to Arbaeen Pilgrims to Stem Spread of COVID-19

Iran’s land and air borders will be closed to pilgrims who intend to go to the Iraqi holy city of Karbala on Arbaeen, the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), in order to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Iranian Inmates Can Now Meet Their Families Online

For the first time in Iran, a prison in the southern city of Bandar Abbas has made it possible for inmates to contact their families and loved ones online.

Iran Condemns Killing of Civilians in Karabakh Conflict

Iran’s embassy in the Azerbaijan Republic’s capital, Baku, has, in a statement, condemned attacks on civilian individuals and centres.

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