Iran Condemns Resumption of Saudi Airstrikes on Yemeni Civilians

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned a new wave of bombing of Yemen’s residential areas and civilians by Saudi jets, urging international response to such crimes against humanity.

Over 4 Tons of Illicit Drugs Seized in Iran’s Southern Province

Iranian security and intelligence forces have managed to seize two cargoes of narcotics amounting to more than 4,000 kilograms in the southern province of...

Iran’s Non-Oil Exports Jump by 21% in 4 Months

Iran’s non-oil exports have witnessed a 21 percent increase during the first four months of the current Iranian year (started on March 20), Head...

Official: Iranian Diplomatic Team to Visit France to Pursue Mina Tragedy Case

A delegation from Iran’s Foreign Ministry will go to France as part of legal efforts to restore the rights of the Iranians who died in a tragic crush of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia’s Mina last year, an Iranian officials announced, describing France as playing the role of a mediator.

Iran, Russia Urge Acceleration of Relations Promotion

Presidents of Iran and Russia have stressed the importance of accelerating the development of bilateral relations in all fields.

Iranian Researchers Produce Vaccine for Cancer

Iranian researchers at Ibn Sina Research Centre managed to produce cancer vaccine for prevention and treatment of the disease in animal phase.

Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan Vow to Create NSTC

Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan have vowed to work together to prepare the grounds for the construction of a North-South Transit Corridor (NSTC) which is expected to provide a faster and more efficient trade connectivity between Europe and South East Asia.

220 Tons of Narcotics Seized across Iran in Four Months: Police

Iran’s deputy police chief said Monday that over 220 tons of different types of illicit drugs have been discovered and seized across the country in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20).

Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad Pens Letter to Obama

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has written a letter to US President Barack Obama, urging him to “recognize nations’ rights and show respects for other nations’ cultures and independence”.

Israeli Oil Company Ordered to Pay Iran $1.2bn after Losing Appeal

An Israeli-owned oil company has been ordered by an arbitration court in Switzerland to pay Iran $1.2bn in revenues for oil supplied to Israel before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Iran’s Larijani Regrets UN Official’s Statement on Execution of Terrorists

An Iranian judiciary official in a letter regretted UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein’s criticism of Iran’s recent execution of a number of terrorist elements.

Iran’s Zarif Warns US against JCPOA Violation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned US against its lack of commitment to nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, stressing that the Islamic Republic is pursuing the implementation of the deal with “seriousness”.

Iran and Armenia Lift Visa Regime

Iran and Armenia have lifted their mutual visa regime enabling their citizens to freely commute between the two countries.

President: Iran Committed to Helping Muslims on Request

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to assisting the Muslim people at their request for any help in the fight against terrorists wherever they happen to be.

Iran and South Korea Ink Water Treatment Deal

South Korea is about to help Iran on water supply and management and wastewater treatment under three memorandums of understanding signed in Tehran on Sunday, August 7.

Iran, Russia map out rival to Suez Canal

A major project to foster trade connectivity through a less trodden path straddling a promising market is about to feature prominently in discussions when...

President Rouhani Lauds Iran-Russia ‘Strategic’ Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the growing relations between Tehran and Moscow, saying that the two countries have close cooperation in various areas at regional and international levels.

Afghanistan’s Security Is Iran’s Core Policy: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the progress and security of Afghanistan is among the Islamic Republic’s core policies.

No Hitch to Developing Iran-Pakistan Banking Relations: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says there is no obstacle in the way of the expansion of banking relations between Iran and Pakistan.

Commander Says Emergence of Takfiris Part of West’s Plot against Islam

Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami said certain Western countries are behind a plot to prevent the spread of Islam in the West by giving rise to Takfiri terrorist groups.

Iran’s Supertanker, Container Ship Collide in Singapore Strait

A large container ship has collided with an Iranian supertanker in the busy Singapore Strait, causing damage to both vessels, but no injuries or oil pollution, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) says.

Clinton, Trump No Different to Iran: Leader’s Adviser

A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran sees no difference between the US presidential candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties.

Iran Eyes Developing Joint Strategies with Afghanistan

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council voiced the country’s readiness to devise joint strategies with neighboring Afghanistan in various areas, such as political, economic and security as well as border issues.

Iran Slams West for Meddling in Execution of Terrorists

Iran has denounced the West's stance regarding the execution of a number of terrorists in the Islamic Republic, calling it blatant interference in the country’s domestic affairs.

No Difference between US Democrats, Republicans: Iran’s Velayati

Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran's Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati shrugged off the outcome of the upcoming elections in the US, saying that in terms of policies against Iran, there is no difference between the candidates of Democrats and Republicans.

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