Iran’s Foreign Ministry Dismisses Saudi FM’s “Insulting” Remarks

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed the recent “insulting” claims by Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir against the Islamic Republic, saying such allegations are aimed at distorting the existing realities in the Middle East.

Syria Peace Talks in Astana Wrapp Up with Joint Statement

Iran, Russia and Turkey issued a joint statement on Tuesday following Syrian peace talks in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Germany Interested in Making $12 Billion Investment in Iran’s Oil Industry

Germany’s major oil and petrochemical companies, including BASF, have expressed their willingness to invest a total of $12 billion in the Iranian oil sector.

Real-State Deals to Be Made Online in Iran

In a decade, the majority of Iranian real-estate deals will take place through the Internet, the head of Tehran Association of Realtors said.

Volkswagen to Launch Its Plant in Iran by March

The production line of a newly formed joint venture between Volkswagen and the Iranian automotive company Mammut Khodro will be launched by the end of the current Iranian fiscal year that ends in March, according to the company's director.

People in Iran Question Competency of Tehran Mayor after Plasco Building Collapse

Following the collapse of an ageing high-rise in downtown Tehran last week, many Iranians have joined a campaign on social media, questioning the competency of the Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.

Int’l Festival of Visual Arts Kicks Off in Tehran

The 9th edition of Fajr International Festival of Visual Arts opened on Sunday in Tehran at two venues, Niavaran Cultural Center and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, and will run through February 18.

Int’l Gaming Companies Looking Forward to Tehran Game Conference

The first Tehran Game Conference will be held April 29-30 under the auspices of the Iran Computer and Video Games Foundation in collaboration with the US deal making event for the video games industry known as Game Connection.

4 Bodies Detected in Rubble of Collapsed Plasco Building

As the operation to find the people stuck in the rubble of a collapsed building in downtown Tehran has entered the fifth consecutive day, rescue teams detected four new bodies under smoldering debris early Monday.

Iran Welcomes Gambia’s Peaceful Power Transfer

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has welcomed a peaceful power transfer in the Gambia hours after the West African country’s former President Yahya Jammeh left the country following 22 years in power.

Tehran to Host Conference on Sustainable Agriculture

The Eighth Conference on Healthy and Sustainable Agriculture will be held in Tehran on January 26.

20 Countries to Take Part in Int’l Conference on Development of Iran’s Makran Coasts

Iran plans to hold an international conference on development and investment opportunities of Makran coasts, southeast of the country, with the participation of 20 foreign companies.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Pakistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned a Saturday terrorist attack in neighboring Pakistan that killed at least 20 people and injured many others.

Iran’s Delegation Arrives in Astana for Syria Peace Talks

A diplomatic delegation from Iran arrived in Kazakhstan on Saturday to attend the Syria peace negotiations in the city of Astana.

Six Arrested after Attack on Iran’s Embassy in Denmark

Danish police have arrested six people who had earlier scaled the walls of the Iranian Embassy in Copenhagen, in an attack that elicited a strong protest from Tehran.

Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Muslim Students in Europe to Promote Islam

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Muslim students in Europe to make an impact on their surroundings and promote Islam.

Iran’s Leader Calls for All-Out Rescue Efforts after Plasco Building Collapse

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei expressed deep sorrow over the collapse of an old building in downtown Tehran in the wake of a massive fire, stressing that all efforts should be focused on rescuing those trapped under the debris.

Iran FM slams global indifference toward Rohingya sufferings

Iran has criticized the international community for turning a blind eye to the plight of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims, urging the Muslim world to unite in support of the persecuted minority.

Iran and Saudi Arabia Can Cooperate to End Mideast Crises: FM Zarif

Iran and Saudi Arabia can work together to help end regional conflicts, but Riyadh needs to see the realities on the ground before relations between the two countries could go back to normal, the Iranian foreign minister says.

Iran Has Yet to Make Any Contact with Trump’s Administration: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said there have been no contacts between Iran and the new US administration that will be sworn in on Friday.

Iran’s Air Defence Foiled US F-18 Attemp to Free Sailors Last Year

The Lieutenant Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base, referring to the January 2016 arrest of US sailors by Iran in the Persian Gulf, said the air defense base’s warning alerts forced the enemy fighter jets attempting to save the sailors to back off.

Aleppo Victory Major Step towards Syria Peace: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hailed the liberation of Syria’s strategic northwestern city of Aleppo as a major step towards stability in the Arab state, saying the gain prevented the Middle East from having to face an uncertain future.

US Not Invited to Astana Talks on Syria: Iran’s Top Security Official

Iran, Russia and Turkey have not sent any “joint invitation” to the US for taking part in the upcoming conflict resolution talks on Syria in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Top Security Official Voices Iran’s Support for Political Initiatives on Syria

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic supports political initiatives on Syria, which seek to address the real demands of the Syrian people and preserve the war-stricken country’s territorial integrity and independence.

Iran Opposed to US Presence in Astana Talks on Syria: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced the country’s opposition to participation of Washington in the Syria peace talks planned to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, next week.

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