Iran Congratulates Switzerland on National Day, Calls for Enhanced Ties

Iran’s president has, in a message, congratulated his Swiss counterpart on the occasion of Swiss National Day.

Rouhani, Erdogan Discuss Enhanced Cooperation in Face of US Sanctions

The Iranian president has called for further cooperation between Tehran and Ankara now that the Islamic Republic is under cruel US sanctions.

Civil War May Erupt in US If Trump Loses Nov. Elections: Analyst

A political analyst says there is every chance of a civil strife and security crisis breaking out in the United States should the incumbent president fail to secure a re-election.

Over 300,000 Iranians Infected by Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 304,204 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,674 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Iran Decries US Envoy’s Comments about Coronavirus Outbreak

Tehran has condemned the remarks made by US State Department's Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook, who had claimed Iran had exported coronavirus to the whole region.

President Rouhani Hopes for Muslim Unity, Defeat of COVID-19 in Eid Message

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the heads of Islamic countries on the religious festivity of Eid al-Adha, hoping for closer Muslim unity and the eradication of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Iran’s Economy Growing Despite Sanctions, COVID-19 Outbreak: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the country is making progress on the economic front despite the pressure caused by sanctions and the Coronavirus pandemic.

Harassment of Iranian Airliner Shows US Weakness: Tehran

A senior Iranian official says the harassment of an Iranian passenger plane by US warplanes in the Syrian airspace was an “unwise” move which shows Washington’s weakness and desperation.

Iran Says Ready to Help Turkmenistan Combat Pandemic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed Tehran’s preparedness to transfer its experiences and help Ashgabat combat the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Iran Welcomes Taliban’s Announcement of Three-Day Ceasefire

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has welcomed the announcement by Taliban of a three-day ceasefire on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, describing it as a positive step towards achievement of peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Iranian, Turkish Diplomats Discuss Mutual Cooperation

The spokesmen of the Iranian and Turkish foreign ministries have discussed a whole range of issues, including the enhancement of mutual cooperation.

Iran Calls US Warplanes’ Harassment of Its Civilian Plane ‘Air Terrorism’

The Iranian president has dismissed as “air terrorism” the US jet fighters’ harassment of an Iranian airliner in the Syrian airspace which endangered the lives of its passengers.

Iran’s Military Satellite Takes High-Resolution Images of US Base in Qatar

The military satellite Noor, sent into orbit by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), has taken clear mosaic images of Al-Udeid Air Base, the forward headquarters of the US military’s Central Command in Qatar.

Iran Says Some 260,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 259,116 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

Camouflaged Missiles Fired from Underground during Iran War Games

Day two of the final phase of major war games by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) saw ballistic missiles fired from deep inside the ground.

Iran Says Won’t Stand Aside Simply Watching US Provocations

The Iranian government spokesman says Tehran will not stand idly by and watch the United States’ “unjustifiable provocations.”

Iranian, Qatari Diplomats Discuss Mutual, Regional Issues

Tehran and Doha have discussed a whole range of issues, including the enhancement of bilateral tie.

Two Swedish Nationals Arrested in Iran on Drug Smuggling Charges

Iran's Judiciary spokesman says two Swedish nationals have been apprehended in Iran on drug smuggling charges.

Iran Urges Other Countries Not to Be Deceived by US over Arms Embargo

A senior Iranian official has urged other countries not to be deceived by the US, which is trying to have the UN’s arms embargo on Iran extended.

Iranian Artist Advances to Finals in UNESCO Painting Contests

An Iranian artist has found her way into the final stage of a painting contest held by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Iran Objects to Turkey’s “Islamic Calligraphy” Proposal to UNESCO

Iran has officially objected to Ankara’s proposal for the registration, by UNESCO, of what it calls “Islamic calligraphy” as part of Turkey’s intangible cultural heritage.

Evangelicalism and US Politics: Why Evangelicals Like Trump So Much

Mohammad Masjed-Jamei, a scholar of religion and a former diplomat, has weighed in on the impact of evangelical Christianity on the US politics and the country’s foreign policy, especially during the tenure of President Donald Trump.

Iran to Make US Regret Harassing Its Airliner: Spokesman

Tehran has pledged that it will take necessary action to make Washington regret the recent harassment of an Iranian passenger plane by two US fighter jets.

Skeleton of Parthian Woman Unearthed in Central Iran

The skeleton of a Parthian woman has been unearthed during archaeological excavations on a historical hill in the central Iranian province of Isfahan.

Iran’s Exports to Eurasia Rise by 63%

Iran’s exports to Eurasia have registered a considerable growth despite the coronavirus pandemic.

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