Iran Hails IAEA’s Impartiality in Nuclear Deal Report

Iran’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency praised the UN nuclear agency for preparing a “professional and evenhanded” report on the country’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

DM Says Iran Will Export Its Military Equipment

Iran’s Defense Minister said many regional conflicts take place in countries that have weaknesses and, therefore, Iran’s Defense Ministry plans to export military equipment to prevent conflicts in the region.

Iran’s Larijani Congratulates Speakers of Muslim States on Eid Al-Adha

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani offered his congratulations to his counterparts in Islamic countries on Eid al-Adha, one of Islam’s holiest festival celebrated annually around the world and an official holiday in Muslim-majority countries.

Bolton’s Plan to Exit Iran Nuclear Deal to Isolate US: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif deplored a plan recently proposed by former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton for Washington’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers, known as the JCPOA, saying the plan would isolate the US.

Iran, Russia Call for Closer Defence Ties

Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Nasrollah Kalantari and his Russian counterpart, Alexander Fomin, exchanged views about a range of issues, including ways to boost defense cooperation between the two countries.

‘US Dream of Inspecting Iran’s Military Sites Never to Come True’

Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati shrugged off recent demands by some US officials for inspection of the Islamic Republic’s military centers, saying the Americans’ dream will never come true.

DM Vows to Further Boost Iran’s Missile Capabilities

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic will further enhance its missile capabilities for defensive purposes.

Iran Not to Cross Its Red Lines in Cooperation with IAEA

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the country will not cross any of its red lines in cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Iran Volleyball Team Claims World U-19 Championship Title

Iran claimed the title of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U-19 World Championship at the Isa City Sports Hall on Sunday.

Iran Unafraid of Foreign Threats: President Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran is not afraid of foreign threats and intrigues, which have escalated under the belligerent government of US President Donald Trump.

Iran Will Never Allow US to Inspect Its Nuclear Sites: MP

An Iranian lawmaker denounced the US UN envoy’s recent talks with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency on the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, stressing that Iran will never allow the US to have access to or inspect its nuclear facilities.

Iran Signs Biggest LC Deal with South Korea to Receive €8bn Loan

Iranian media on Saturday celebrated the country’s biggest credit line deal in recent years with South Korea’s Eximbank, saying it marked a new opening in attracting foreign investment.

Over 1,400 Planes Crossing Iran’s Sky Every Day: Official

Iran says at least 1,400 planes cross its skies everyday – an announcement that a top military official in Tehran says is a proof of the country’s airspace security for regional and transregional airliners.

Iran to Finish Construction of New Nuclear Plant by 2025

Iran says it expects to see a new nuclear power plant which it is building in cooperation with Russia to be launched before 2025. 

Iranian Envoy Raps US Pressure on IAEA

Iran’s mission to the International Atomic Energy Agency cautioned against the dire consequences of illegal pressures on the UN nuclear agency after the US UN envoy travelled to Vienna to press the IAEA on her reading of Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA.

Iran Rejects Erdogan’s Claim about Joint Operation against PKK

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has categorically dismissed the Turkish president's claims about plans for Iran-Turkey joint operation against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants outside the Iranian borders.

Iran Leader Appoints New Army Chief

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed a new commander for the Iranian Army and second-in-command for the Iranian Armed Forces' chief of staff.

US Must Pay Iran $245m in Damage for Role in Chemical Attacks

Iran has sentenced the US to pay $245 million in damage to to the victims of chemical attacks carried out by Saddam Hussein’s troops during the 1980 to 1988 imposed war on Iran, according to the Judiciary spokesman.

Iran Looking for Closer Ties with Neighbours in Rouhani’s New Term

Securing better relations with neighbours and making greater contribution to regional peace and stability will be high on the Islamic Republic's agenda in President Rouhani's new four-year term, foreign ministry spokesman says.

Sustaining Nuclear Deal Iran’s Top Priority: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic and his ministry's top priority is to ensure that the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers will stand.

Iran President Urges Zarif to Foil US Attempts to Scrap JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has tasked Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif with safeguarding the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

3 Iranian Films to Compete in American Film Festival

Three Iranian feature films will be screened at the 12th Silk Screen Asian-American Film Festival in Pennsylvania, the US, in September.

Iran’s Top Officer Meets Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad-Hossein Baqeri has held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his visit to Turkey, the first-ever foreign trip of such Iranian official.

Ukraine Bridge for Export of Iran’s Petchem Products

A senior Iranian official says Ukraine can act as a conduit for expansion of Iran's petrochemical exports to other countries in the world, particularly those in Europe.

IRGC Rejects US Claims on ‘Unsafe’ Drone Operation

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has dismissed the US claim that an IRGC drone has made an 'unsafe approach' to an American warship in the Persian Gulf, saying the claims are part of Washington's psychological operations.

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