Iran’s Diplomatic Leverage Inspired by Defense Power: Commander

Head of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali called for constant efforts to boost the country’s defense capabilities, describing them as the factor encouraging Iranian diplomats in political negotiations.

Iranian President Nominates Three New Ministers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani introduced three ministerial nominees to lead the country’s ministries of culture and Islamic guidance, sports and youth affairs, and education.

World Countries Racing to Promote Ties With Iran: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says world countries are today racing to promote relations with Iran instead of competing with each other to put pressure on the country.

Malaysia Keen for Cooperation with Iran in Halal Industry: Minister

Malaysian International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed voiced his country’s willingness to have cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran in the field of halal industry.

Oil Price Drop Leverage to Pressure US-Independent States: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the decrease in global oil prices was leverage to exert pressure on countries that are independent from the United States.

Iran Supports Measures Aimed at Stabilizing Oil Market: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic supports any measures aimed at restoring stability to global oil markets.

Iran Condemns US-Led Airstrike against Civilians in Iraq’s Kirkuk

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned a US-led coalition airstrike on a mourning procession in Iraq’s northern province of Kirkuk, which killed at least 15 women and injured many others.

Iran Releases 18 Pakistani Fishermen

A group of 18 Pakistani fishermen, who were detained in Iran earlier over trespassing the country’s territorial waters, have been released, a report said.

Iran’s Velayati: Islamic Awakening Movement Moving Forward despite Challenges

Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening pointed to the plots hatched by enemies to derail the awakening movement in the region, and underscored that the movement is still alive and going forward thanks to strong popular support.

Javanmardi Voted Best Female Athlete of Month

Sareh Javanmardi was voted by the public as the Best Female Athlete of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games for September.

Iranian Spokesman Slams Bahraini Regime’s Attacks on Al-Wefaq’s Offices

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi voiced deep concerns over a series of attacks on the offices of Bahrain’s main Shiite opposition group, the al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, by the Manama regime.

Iran Says Will Bring Technicians Back Home from Kirkuk

A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic will bring its technicians back home from the northern Iraqi oil city of Kirkuk following a deadly attack by ISIS Takfiri terrorists on a power station and other buildings near the city.

All Anti-Iran Plots Backfired on US, Israel: IRGC Commander

A senior Iranian military commander says the Islamic Republic has managed to thwart all of the plots hatched by its enemies, mainly the Israeli regime and the US.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Iraq’s Kirkuk

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned Friday attacks on the Iraqi city of Kirkuk by ISIS terrorist group, which led to the killing of a number of people, including several Iranian nationals.

Hariri Backs Michel Aoun as Lebanon’s Next President

Future Movement leader Sa’ad Hariri Thursday offered an unlikely endorsement of his long-time rival Michel Aoun for the presidency, saying options to end the 2 1/2-year long vacuum were "not many."

Israel Worsening Palestinian Plight, Middle East Tensions: Iran Diplomat

Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has held the Israel regime responsible for the desperate plight of the Palestinian nation and exacerbation of tensions in the Middle East.

Iran to Stand by Iraqi Nation in Anti-Terror Battle: Velayati

A senior Iranian official has reiterated the Islamic Republic’s support for neighboring Iraq in its anti-terror battle as the Arab country starts a large-scale operation to drive Daesh terrorists out of the northern city of Mosul.

Iran Climbs to 27th in FIFA Rankings

Iran climbed ten places to 27th in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday.

Iran Rejects “Imaginary Story” of Role in Attack on US Vessels

Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed allegations raised by a US general that Iran may have played a role in missile attacks from Yemen against US warships in the Red Sea, saying the fictional story reveals US confusion in supporting the brutal Saudi-led invasion of Yemen.

Iran’s FM Favoring Durable Ceasefire in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for an enduring ceasefire in Syria to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries to civilians in the Arab country, a lawmaker said.

Iraqi Forces Move to Retake Christian Town on Way to Mosul

Iraqi forces prepared to retake the country's largest Christian town from Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) Wednesday, a key milestone in their progress toward the terrorists’ main hub of Mosul.

Iran Raps US Interference in Judicial Affairs

Iran’s Foreign Ministry took a swipe at the US administration for interfering in the Islamic Republic’s internal affairs by commenting on the recent sentences against two Iranian-American individuals imposed by an Iranian court.

FM Calls for Removal of Obstacles to Promotion of Iran-EU Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed that Tehran and Brussels should get rid of barriers to the enhancement of ties between the two sides.

Two Iranian Ministers Resign: Sources

Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati and Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Mahmoud Goudarzi have offered their resignation, informed sources said on Tuesday.

Iran Sentences 6 US Spies to 10 Years in Jail

Six Iranian nationals have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each over charges of espionage and collaboration with the US government.

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