Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Anniversary of 33-Day War

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sent separate messages to his Lebanese counterpart and the secretary-general of the Hezbollah movement to congratulate them on the anniversary of the country's victory in its 33-day war against Israeli aggressors in 2006.

Oil Tankers Seized by US Had Nothing to Do with Iran: Envoy

Iran's ambassador to Venezuela has denied media reports that the US has seized Venezuela-bound oil tankers belonging to the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s Foreign Minister in Beirut for Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Beirut to hold talks with top Lebanese officials.

Sanctions Fail to Stop Iran Making Progress: Rouhani

The Iranian president says sanctions have failed to keep Iran from moving ahead on the path to development and progress.

Iranian Banks to Help Boost Crisis-Hit Tourism Industry

Iran’s Ministry of Tourism, Cultural Heritage, and Handicrafts has discussed closer cooperation with banks to further promote the tourism industry in the country.

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry Busts Five Espionage Teams

The Iranian Intelligence Ministry has identified and apprehended five espionage teams accused of working with foreign spy services.

Iran’s Coronavirus Death Toll Nears 19,000

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 188 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 18,988.

US Presence in Region Source of Insecurity, Instability: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the US presence in the region is illegitimate and a source of insecurity and instability.

Iran Denies Report of Partial Sanctions Removal

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed reports that part of the foreign sanctions against Iran have been lifted temporarily.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Exceed 330,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 331,189 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,345 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Iran Warns against Any Foreign Interference in Lebanon Politics

Iran’s government spokesman has called on other countries not to interfere in efforts to determine the destiny of Lebanon amid unrest and political crisis in the Arab state.

Iran, UN to Draw Up Natl. Tourism Promotion Plan with EU Funding

The Iranian Ministry of Tourism, Cultural Heritage, and Handicrafts will continue its cooperation with world bodies to draw up a national Iranian tourism promotion program with EU funding.

Five Spies Arrested at Iranian Gov’t Bodies: Judiciary

Five spies have been apprehended at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence and Logistics of the Armed Forces and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

GCC Chief’s Anti-Iran Stance Not Shared by All Members: Tehran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the stance adopted by the secretary general of the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on the Islamic Republic does not reflect the viewpoints of all member states.

Hook’s Resignation Triggered by Failure of Anti-Iran Efforts: Analyst

A senior political expert says Brian Hook stepped down as the US special Iran envoy because his efforts against Tehran failed to produce any tangible results.

Iran Reports 189 New COVID-19 Deaths in 24 Hours

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 189 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 18,616.

Iran Hails Global Solidarity with Lebanese after Beirut Blast

The Iranian president has expressed content with world countries expressing solidarity with people of Lebanon who suffered greatly in a recent massive explosion in Beirut.

Iran Rejects GCC’s ‘Irresponsible’ Statement

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has denounced a recent anti-Iran statement issued by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Iran Confirms 2020 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has reported 2,020 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 326,712.

Iran’s Red Crescent Erects Field Hospital in Lebanon

The Iranian Red Crescent Society has set up a makeshift hospital in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, as part of its efforts to help the Arab country after the massive blast that hit Beirut port.

‘Persian Medicine Can Minimize Chance of Contracting COVID-19’

Persian medicine can boost the immune system of the human body and help relieve our stress and concerns associated with the coronavirus outbreak, says an expert.

US Must Be Held Accountable for Plane Interception: Iran to UN

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has called on the United Nations to hold the US accountable for the interception of an Iranian passenger plane by two American fighter jets in the skies over Syria last month, which it called an “unlawful” and an “act of adventure”.

Iran Official Hails Journalists’ Efforts to ‘Make Untold Stories Heard’

The spokesman for the Iranian government has appreciated efforts by journalists who, he said, are the ones that can render foreign propaganda campaigns ineffective.

Iran Vows to Help Lebanon Following Huge Blast in Beirut

Iran says it will stand by the Lebanese government and nation and will offer them any assistance it can.

Iran’s Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 18,000

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 156 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 18,132.

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