Queiroz Happy with Iran’s FIFA World Cup Draw

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz says he is personally happy to be drawn with Spain and Portugal.

Enhanced Iran-SCO Ties to Help Boost Global Security: First VP

Iranian First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri says enhanced interaction between Iran and member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) can play a leading role in strengthening regional and international peace and stability.

Defeat of ISIS Proof of Iran’s Regional Power: Cleric

An Iranian cleric described the fall of the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group’s self-proclaimed caliphate as a testimony to the influential role of Iran and Hezbollah.

Iran First VP, Russia PM Discuss Regional Affairs in Sochi

Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has met with Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in the Russian Black Sea resort city of Sochi for talks on bilateral, regional, and international issues.

Iran, Russia Ink MoU to Expand Judiciary Cooperation

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Top judiciary officials from Iran and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the prosecutor general offices of the two countries.

Iran Unveils Range of Newly-Developed Naval Equipment

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy has unveiled a range of newly-developed equipment, including prominently the Middle East’s biggest training warship and indigenous torpedo fuel.

Iranian Prosecutor to Attend SCO Meeting in Russia

Iran’s Prosecutor General Mohammad Jafar Montazeri is slated to pay an official visit to Russia to attend a meeting of prosecutors general of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (the SCO).

Iran Navy Attending Massive Maritime Drills in Bangladesh

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium Multilateral Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise-2017 (IMMSAREX-17) started in the Bay of Bengal on Monday and the Iranian Navy’s 49th flotilla of warships is among those taking part in the drills.

Iran, Turkey, Qatar Sign Trilateral Trade Deal in Tehran

Iran, Turkey and Qatar have signed a trilateral agreement aimed at boosting trade with Doha amid a Saudi-led blockade on the Persian Gulf sheikhdom.

“EU Must Take Tougher Stances on MKO Terrorists”

The EU is expected to adopt a decisive stance on members of the anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), Iran’s interior minister stressed, referring to remnants of the notorious group living in Europe as “dangerous terrorists” with blood of Iranians on their hands.

Qatar Seeks to Quintuple Trade Ties with Iran: Minister

Iran says it had received a proposal from Qatar to increase the level of trade between the two countries by five folds.

Iran First VP, Bolivia President Discuss Promotion of Technology Ties

Top Iranian and Bolivian officials discussed plans for interaction in diverse technological and industrial projects, particularly in nanotechnology.

Iran Says Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal Threatens Mideast Security

Iranian Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Reza Najafi says the Israeli regime’s military nuclear program has a negative impact on the security of the Middle East and the credibility of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Iran Praises Kabul’s Efforts to Create Unity in Afghanistan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised efforts made by Afghanistan’s government to boost unity among its people and said the Islamic Republic of Iran is willing to see sustainable peace and security in the neighboring country.

Iran Says Enemies Distorting Image of Islam through Wahhabism

Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening Ali Akbar Velayati said the enemies of Islam are trying to portray an “improper” and “dark” image of Islam resorting to Wahhabism, an ideology which promotes violence and ignorance.

Lebanese PM Hariri Finally Arrives Back in Beirut

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has arrived back in Beirut for the first time after announcing his resignation from the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Tehran to Host Int’l Conference on Countering Terrorism

The World Assembly of Islamic Awakening is going to organize an international conference in the Iranian capital on Wednesday about ways to counter Takfiri and extremist ideologies in the Muslim world.

Terrorists Shell Russian Embassy in Syria

The Russian embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus has come under mortar fire from terrorist-held positions.

US Helped ISIS Terrorists in Syria’s Bukamal: Nasrallah

The secretary general of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement says despite the US claims about fighting terrorism, it spared no effort to help Daesh forces in the Syrian town of al-Bukamal.

Saudi Arabia, Not Iran, Destabilizing Mideast: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the Saudi regime accuses Iran of destabilizing the region while it continues to fund terrorists and create crises in the region.

Hariri to Clarify Position on Lebanon after Return to Beirut

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri has said he will announce his position with regard to the ongoing crisis in the country after he returns to Lebanon in the coming days.

UK to Pay £400m Debt to Iran in Coming Days: Envoy

Iran's ambassador to Britain says an outstanding debt owed by the UK to Tehran will be transferred to the Central Bank of Iran soon, in what will mark an end to the decades-long legal dispute between the two sides.

Tehran-Moscow Ties to Benefit Mideast Security: Iran’s Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called for efforts to diversify partnership between Tehran and Moscow, saying enhanced relations between the two countries would benefit security and stability in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Iran Blasts Canada for Double-Standard Policies on Human Rights

A senior Iranian diplomat has blasted Canada for proposing a “politically-motivated” UN resolution on the situation of human rights in Iran, while Ottawa, itself, has long been involved in a broad range of human rights abuses at home and elsewhere.

Iran’s Velayati Dismisses Hariri’s Remarks about Their Meeting in Beirut

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, dismissed as false claims made by Lebanon’s resigned prime minister Saad al-Hariri about their recent meeting in the Arab country.

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