Israeli Settlement Expansion Blatant Violation of International Law: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned a recent Israeli bill to legalize some 4,000 settler units in the occupied West Bank, saying the Tel Aviv regime’s settlements are a “mass and blatant violation” of international law.

Iran Denounces UN Resolution against Syria as ‘One-Sided’

Iran’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Gholam Hossein Dehqani took a swipe at a resolution drafted by Canada against Syria, saying it is unilateral and has nothing to do with "the reality on the ground” in the Arab country.

Iran Condoles with Pakistan over Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi offered condolences to Pakistan over a plane crash that killed all 48 people on board on Wednesday.

Iranian President Urges Closer Cooperation among OPEC Members

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for continued consultations and closer cooperation among the member states of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to stabilise the oil market.

GCC Must Stop Interfering in Iran Affairs: Foreign Ministry

Iran says the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) must stop leveling groundless allegations against Tehran, saying such claims would not change the reality about the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty over its three islands in the Persian Gulf.

Supervisory Board Approves Measures against US Anti-Iran Bill

A supervisory committee tasked with monitoring the implementation of Iran’s nuclear agreement has ratified measures in response to a recent US Senate vote on a piece of anti-Iran legislation, denouncing the move as a breach of the accord.

​Shell Deal with Iran Seen as Message to US

Iran on Wednesday awarded a basic agreement to global energy giant Royal Dutch Shell to study three mega oil and gas projects – an agreement that was hailed in Tehran for not only its technical and economic benefits for Iran but also the political message that it sent to the world and specifically the United States.

Iran Seeks to Host 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup

Iran is fully-ready to earn the right to host 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Masoud Soltanifar said.

Iran Dismisses British PM’s Ill-Advised, Divisive Remarks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected British Prime Minister Theresa May’s allegation that Iran has aggressive behavior in the region, saying London appears to have opted for old divisive polices again to appease certain Persian Gulf Arab states and sell them arms.

Iran, Indonesia Must Boost Consultation on Terror Fight: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Indonesia must boost their consultations and cooperation to combat terrorism and settle current issues in the Muslim world.

Spokesman Rejects Saudi Espionage Claims against Iran as ‘Baseless’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed as completely false and baseless Saudi allegations against Iran, after the Riyadh regime sentenced 15 people to death for allegedly leaking details on the Saudi military to Tehran.

Zarif Assures Japanese Businesses of Safe Investment in Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif provided Japanese business people and merchants with reasons why Iran is a perfectly safe place for investment.

Iran Urges UN Chief to Brief Security Council on US Sanctions Bill

Tehran have submitted an official letter of complaint to the UN chief, protesting a recent US Congress vote in favor of extending an anti-Iran sanctions law, in a move viewed as a violation of Washington’s commitments under last year’s nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 group.

Iran Can Become Global Tech Player: UN

A UN report says Iran has developed the science and technology skills necessary to be a global player in more than oil and gas but it must invest more in innovation.

Iran Producing Better Ballistic Missiles at Lower Costs: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force highlighted Iran’s capability to produce ballistic missiles with more accuracy and use innovative homegrown methods to reduce manufacturing costs.

Iran, Airbus to jointly produce plane parts

Iran says it will soon launch a cooperation scheme with France’s aviation giant Airbus over the production of spare parts for planes – a move that could help the company get a stronger foothold in the Iranian market once a much-awaited agreement to sell planes to the country becomes effective.

Iran, Airbus to Cooperate in Building Aircraft Parts: Official

Head of Iran’s National Space Center Manouchehr Manteqi said the French plane manufacturer Airbus plans to cooperate with the Islamic Republic in joint projects to produce aircraft parts in the near future.

Kremlin confirms Putin wrote confidential letter to Rouhani

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s point man on Syria has delivered a “confidential” letter penned by the Russian head of state to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Putin’s Envoy Had A Message for Tehran: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said a special envoy of the Russian president who visited Tehran recently delivered a message from Moscow to the Iranian political leaders.

‘Salaam Mumbai’ Sets New Box Office Record in Iran

The long-awaited joint production of Iran cinema and Bollywood was finally released in Iran on December 1 and so far has set new records at the box office.

US Not Empowered to Violate Nuclear Deal: Iran

Iran says the United States is not empowered to violate the nuclear agreement reached between the Islamic Republic and six world countries last year.

Iranian, Kyrgyz FMs Meet in India

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Kyrgyz counterpart, Erlan Abdyldaev, held talks on topics of mutual interest in India’s northern city of Amritsar.

Iran Reserves Right to Respond to US Extension of Bans Law: Nuclear Chief

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country reserves the right to retaliate as it sees fit against a move by the US Congress to extend the Iran Sanctions Act.

Iranian FM, Afghan President Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani exchanged views on a range of issues, including the latest developments in the Middle East region.

Iran MPs Call for Counter-Measures Against US Senate Vote

Iranian lawmakers have condemned a US Senate vote to extend the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), urging the administration of President Hassan Rouhani to adopt proper counter-measures.

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