Security Forces Arrest ISIS Elements near Tehran

Iran says it has identified and arrested in the vicinity of the country's capital a number of ISIS elements planning to carry out acts of sabotage in Tehran.

NAM Condemns Washington’s Anti-Iran Measures

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) slammed a recent decision by the US administration to extend its “unilateral and coercive” measures against Iran.

Trump Warned against Desginating Iran’s IRGC as Terrorist Organisation

The US State and Defense Departments have cautioned President Donald Trump against designating the Iranian Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, a report says.

Israel, Extremists Pose Major Threat to Middle East: Iran’s DM

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Tel Aviv regime and the Takfiri terrorists nurtured by the US, Israel and certain regional countries pose a major threat to the Middle East.

Iran’s Deputy FM Calls for Europe’s More Active Role in JCPOA Implementation

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for American and European Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi, who is on an official visit to Germany, called on Europe to play a more active role in enforcement of the JCPOA, the nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers.

Iran Praises Russia’s Role in Enforcement of Nuclear Deal

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi hailed Russia’s continued contribution to implementation of the July 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

Russia Says Iran’s Missile Test Did Not Breach UNSC Resolution

Russia's UN Ambassador Vitaly Churkin slammed US outcry over Iran’s recent missile test, stressing that the test is not in violation of UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, including Resolution 2231.

Iranian President Calls for NAM Members’ Unity against Unilateralism

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called for closer ties with Latin American states, especially Venezuela, saying independent nations should stand united in the face of unilateralism and extremism in the world.

Iranian Athlete Selected as World’s Best Weightlifter of Year

The International Weightlifting Federation named Kianoush Rostami 2016’s male Lifter of the Year.

Iran Strongly Denounces Israeli Bill to Build New Settlements

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a legislation passed by the Israeli regime’s parliament that aims to legalize about 3,000 housing units built on private Palestinian land in the West Bank.

Nuclear Deal Benefits Everyone: Iranian President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers is an agreement that offers benefits to all the parties involved.

Iranian Students Build New Solar Car

The preliminary design of a solar car named 'Sepehr' (Sky) will be unveiled at the Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) this week.

Japanese Maestro Sends Condolences over Death of Iranians in Plasco Incident

Well-known Japanese musician Kitaro has offered his condolences to the people of Iran on the Plasco Building tragedy.

New Homegrown Weapons Unveiled in Iran

Iran’s Defense Ministry unveiled five new military products on Monday, including a guided rocket and assault weapons, and officially started producing them in the assembly line.

IRGC Commander Says Britain Has No Place in Middle East

A ranking Iranian commander recommended Britain to keep away from the Middle East region before running into new troubles.

Iran Denounces US Veep’s Belligerent Remarks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson scorned the US vice president’s recent threats against Tehran over a missile test, stressing that Iran will press on with its defense programs irrespective of the views or recommendations of outsiders.

Good Nuclear News to Be Declared in April: Iranian Official

Iran will be announcing “good news” about a series of its post-JCPOA nuclear achievements in April 2017.

Iranian FM Confers with UN Envoy on Latest Iraq Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the visiting UN Special Envoy for Iraq Yan Kubish conferred on the latest political developments in Iraq.

Iran Offers Help to Afghanistan after Deadly Avalanches

Iran says it is ready to provide assistance to the Afghan people who are in dire need of relief aid after days of heavy snowfall caused a series of deadly avalanches.[:ar]

Gas Pipeline Explosion in Southeastern Iran Kills 2

At least two people have been killed in an explosion on a gas pipeline in southeastern Iran, the Fars news agency says.

Efforts to Damage Iran-Azerbaijan Ties Are Pointless

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi voiced the country’s willingness to enhance relations with all neighbors in the Caucasus, stressing that mischievous attempts to damage Tehran-Baku relations will get nowhere.

Yemen’s Ansarullah Says It Has Launched Missile Attack on Riyadh

Yemen's local media have reported a ballistic missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh.

Advisor to Iran’s Leader Urges US to Compensate Iraq for War

Senior Iranian official Ali Akbar Velayati said the Iraqi nation should claim compensation for the huge cost of the destruction caused by US invasion in 2003.

149 Tonnes of Natural Uranium Imported to Iran: Official

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says his country will receive the final batch of a shipment of 149 tons of natural uranium on Tuesday.

Iran’s Anti-US Lawsuit Put in Motion

Iran says a lawsuit that it had submitted to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) – the principal judicial organ of the United Nations – against the United States last summer for freezing billions of dollars worth of its assets has been officially put in motion.

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