Iran Unveils New Achievements on National Nuclear Day

In a ceremony attended by President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran on Sunday, Iran marked the National Nuclear Technology Day by unveiling a series of new achievements.

Golestan Palace’s Clock Finally Fixed after 90 Years

The clock of Shamsolemareh, the finest edifice on the eastern wing of Golestan Palace and the first high rise in Tehran, started to run after a 90-year slumber.

Jordanian King’s View of Mideast Developments ‘Shallow’: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected as “ill-advised” the comments made by king of Jordan who has accused Iran of being involved in strategic problems in the Middle East, saying his move to put Iran on the same list with ISIS demonstrates his shallow view of the regional developments.

Iran, Russia Condemn US ‘Pre-Planned’ Syria Strike

The military brass of Iran and Russia say the pre-planned US missile strikes against a Syrian airfield were a blatant attack on an independent country with the purpose of hindering its recent military gains and boosting the morale of terrorists and their allies.

US Attack on Syria Sows Terrorism, as in Sweden: Iran

The United States’ recent aggression in Syria sows terrorism, which recently displayed itself in Sweden, Iran says.

Attack on Syrian Airbase Proves Washington’s Support for Terrorists

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani slammed the US missile attack on a Syrian airbase as a testimony to Washington’s support for terrorist groups, warning that such criminal acts would only complicate the political and security conditions in Syria.

US Strike Followed by New ISIS Push on Palmyra

Takfiri ISIS terrorists have launched a fresh push to retake Palmyra in Syria’s Homs Province shortly after the US launched a missile strike on an airfield used by the Syrian army to protect the ancient city.

Russia suspends Syria flight safety deal with US after missile attack

Moscow says it is halting an agreement with Washington aimed at avoiding mid-air collisions during their military missions in the Syrian airspace after US launched a missile attack against a Syrian army airbase.

Syria Blasts US ‘Aggression’, Terrorists and Israel Hail It

Syria has condemned a US missile attack targeting an army airbase near Homs as a “blatant act of aggression,” while Israel hailed it and a foreign-backed terrorist coalition called for further attacks.

US Attack on Syria Significantly Damaged US-Russia Ties: Putin

President Vladimir Putin believes a US missile attack on a Syrian airbase near Homs has violated international law and seriously hurt Russia-US relations, the Kremlin says.

US Launches Tomahawk Cruise Missiles at Airbase in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin “regards the strikes as aggression against a sovereign nation,” his spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, noting that the president believes the strikes were carried out “in violation of international law, and also under an invented pretext.”

Iran Strongly Condemns ‘Dangerous’ US Strike on Syria Airbase

Iran has strongly condemned a US cruise missile attack on a Syrian army airbase near the west-central city of Homs, calling it "destructive and dangerous".

Iranian President Orders Rapid Action to Help Quake-Hit Areas

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on provincial authorities in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi to swiftly take whatever action necessary to save and aid people in the province’s quake-hit areas after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit the region Wednesday.

Spokesman Rejects Britain’s ‘Baseless’ Anti-Iran Claims

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed as “untrue and baseless” the accusation made by British prime minister that Iran is creating tensions in the region, saying Britain’s moves, such as arms sales to aggressors, are a major cause of chaos and instability in the Middle East.

Ahmadinejad, Tehran Mayor Not to Run for President in May Election

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has endorsed presumptive Principlist candidate Hamid Baqaei, who served as his vice president, for the next month’s presidential election.

Iran Prepared to Join Hands with Russia on Fight against Terror: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani strongly condemned the recent deadly terrorist attack in Russia’s Saint Petersburg metro station, and said Tehran is prepared to cooperate with Moscow in the fight against terrorism.

Iran’s Aseman Airlines Signs Deal to Buy 60 Boeing Planes

Iran Aseman Airlines has signed a Minute of Agreement (MOA) with the American plane giant Boeing to purchase 60 B737-Max passenger jets worth more than $5 billion based on catalogue prices.

Iran Rejects ‘Ridiculous’ Claims of Support for Taliban

The head of the Iranian delegation to the 136th assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has dismissed as “surprising and ridiculous” the allegation that the Islamic Republic has links with Taliban and is supporting the militant group.

A Timeline for Iran’s Upcoming Presidential, Local Elections

Iranians will go to the polls on May 19 to take part in the country’s 12th presidential election and also to elect members of local city and village councils for the fifth time.

Iran Condemns St. Petersburg Terrorist Attack

Iran on Monday strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Russia’s Saint Petersburg metro station, and renewed its call for joint global fight against terrorism.

Blast Hits St. Petersburg Metro, Casualties Reported

Ten people have been reportedly killed and several others injured after a bomb blast hits metro station in Russia's St. Petersburg.

Iran Condoles with Columbia, Indonesia over Fatal Landslides

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed condolences to the governments of Colombia and Indonesia over deaths in landslides in the Latin American and the Southeast Asian nations.

Iranians Celebrate Nature Day in Outdoor Picnics

Iranian families went for a picnic at parks or in the countryside on Sunday to mark Sizdah-bedar, an ancient festival in celebration of the 13th day of spring, which is an official holiday in Iran known as the Nature Day in the calendar.

US Lying about Roots of Terrorism: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed as groundless the allegations made by US defense secretary that Iran is a sponsor of terrorism, saying the US is misleading the world’s public opinion about the real financial and spiritual supporters of terrorism and Takfiri-Wahhabi extremism.

Iranian People Mark Islamic Republic Day

Iran is on Saturday marking the Islamic Republic Day, the day when, 38 years ago, an Islamic republic was officially declared in the country based on the results of a referendum in which Iranians overwhelmingly voted for the establishment of that political system.

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