Iranian DM Urges US to Leave Persian Gulf

Iran’s defense minister has called on the US to leave the Persian Gulf and stop harassing regional countries.

Spokesman Rejects Arab League’s Anti-Iran Claims

Iran’s Foreign Ministry deplored certain Arab leaders for mistaking friends for foes and for repeating anti-Iran allegations instead of addressing main regional problems and common threats, saying Tehran sticks to principles of non-interference in the internal affairs of others.

Iran Defeats China to Get Closer to Russia World Cup

Iranian national football team edged past China in the 2018 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday thanks to Mehdi Taremi’s goal.

Spokesman Rejects US Veep’s Anti-Iran Claims

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed US vice president’s claim that Tehran is destabilizing the region, saying it is Washington’s support for the Tel Aviv regime that intensifies insecurity and instability.

Iran-Russia Ties Key to Regional Stability: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says relations between the Islamic Republic and Russia are “growing,” stressing that their mutual ties will play an effective role in promoting regional and international stability and security.

Killing Innocent People is US Army’s Modus Operandi

A senior Iranian official described a recent US airstrike in Mosul, Iraq, which killed up to 200 civilians, as a war crime, saying it has become common practice for the US army to murder innocent people under the pretext of counterterrorism.

Iran Imposes Tit-for-Tat Sanctions on 15 American Firms

Iranian Foreign Ministry said the country has imposed sanctions on 15 American companies over their support for terrorist activities and crimes committed by the Israeli regime.

Turkey’s Claims Aimed at Justifying Expansionist Policies: Iran

Iran has dismissed the recent “unacceptable and unjustifiable” remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against Tehran, saying Ankara is leveling accusations against other countries to justify its expansionist policies.

Iran Slams UN for Renewing Human Rights Rapporteur’s Mandate

Iran has condemned as “selective and spiteful” the UN Human Rights Council's resolution to renew the mandate of the UN special rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic, saying it was a politically-motivated move by a few countries abusing UN mechanisms.

Iran’s President to Visit Russia on Monday

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is to set off for Moscow at the official invitation of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Iran Working on Landmark Project to Transfer Water to Arid Areas

Iran says it is implementing a landmark project to divert water from the Gulf of Oman to its central plateau – a project that could not only address the country’s surging water crisis but could also help push ahead relevant economic plans in host regions.

Iran Beats Qatar to Move A Step Closer to World Cup Finals

Team Melli (The Iranian national football team) took vital step towards Russia with World Cup qualifying win over Qatar on Thursday.

Iranian FM Calls for Global Efforts to End Growing Threat of Extremism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on the international community to join the WAVE (World Against Violence and Extremism) and put an end to the suffering of children in Syria and Yemen.

Iran Strongly Denounces London Terrorist Attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Wednesday’s terrorist attack in the British capital, London, saying that today terrorism knows no borders and geography.

Enemies Using Economic Pressure to Achieve Goals: Iran Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the issue of economy is a priority for Iran, adding that the enemies seek to undermine the trust of the Iranian nation in the Islamic establishment through mounting economic pressure.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Calls for Constructive Regional Cooperation in Nowruz Message

In separate congratulatory messages to his counterparts in ten regional countries on the occasion of Nowruz, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani stressed the need for concerted action to combat common threats in the region and for cooperation on the basis of mutual respect.

Saudi Arabia Leading World’s Most Active Terrorist-Producing Factory: Iranian Official

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) slammed the Riyadh regime for its continued efforts to create and support Takfiri terrorist groups, saying the oil-rich kingdom uses petrodollars to lead “the world’s most active terrorist-producing factory”.

Iranians to Resume Hajj Pilgrimage as of This Year

Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced that the conditions for participation of Iranians in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage have been fulfilled following negotiations with Saudi officials after a hiatus in the wake of a diplomatic row with the kingdom.

Israel Announces Plans to Continue Military Attacks on Hezbollah in Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said in brazen remarks that his regime will continue to conduct military attacks against Hezbollah targets inside Syria, a day after Tel Aviv had to admit airstrikes inside Syrian territory.

Iranian Jewish MP Calls Netanyahu ‘Bloodsucking Criminal’

The Iranian lawmaker representing the country’s Jews has slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rants against the Islamic Republic, saying he is “a bloodsucking” criminal who has a hand in the massacre of innocents and the occupation of Palestinian lands.

Former Chief of Iran’s State Broadcaster to Run for President

Former head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Ezzatollah Zarghami announced on Wednesday that he would seek the presidency in the May election.

Iran May Send Pilgrims to This Year’s Hajj: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the country may send nationals to Saudi Arabia to participate in the Hajj rituals this year.

49 Works by 32 Iranian Artists at Christie’s Dubai

An exhibition of 163 artworks by the most sought-after Iranian, Arab and Turkish artists will be held in Dubai March 16-18, and then auctioned on March 18 at Christie’s upcoming sale of modern and contemporary art in the Middle East.

Sharp Rise in Number of Foreign Media Covering Iran’s Beauties

The presence of foreign media in Iran for preparing reports and documentaries about the country’s tourist attractions has seen a considerable rise since the landmark nuclear deal with major world powers in July 2015.

Iran’s Population Increases to Nearly 80m: National Census

The findings of the recent National Population and Housing Census show Iran's population is over 79.92 million, which is about 4.77 million more compared to the previous figure registered by the census conducted in the Iranian year 1390

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