Iranian Official Confers on Closer Ties with Turkish President

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks on a range of issues, including ways to boost bilateral trade between the two neighboring countries.

Global Power Shifting in Favour of Iran, Russia, China: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US cannot change the fact that global power is shifting in favor of Iran, Russia and China by resorting to sanctions and killing deals, advising Washington to, instead, adapt to the new realities on the world stage and “stop isolating itself.”

Iran, Russia to Hold Joint Naval Drills in Persian Gulf

Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says Iran and Russia have agreed to conduct joint naval drills in the Persian Gulf region “in the near future.”

IRGC Tells British Warship ‘Don’t Interfere in My Operation’ (+Video)

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy released a video on Monday in which its forces warn a British warship escorting a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Not to Compromise with Anyone on Territorial Waters: FM

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the foreign ministry will not compromise on the country’s territorial integrity with anybody, including with regard to Iran's territorial waters.

Iran Raps Europe’s ‘Hostile’ Deployment of Force to PG

Iran says the deployment of a European naval mission to the Persian Gulf would convey a “hostile message” and would fuel regional tensions.

Iran’s U-21 Volleyball Team Claims World Title for First Time

Iran claimed the title of the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men's U-21 World Championship for the first time in its history.

Iranian Cargo Ship Sinks in Caspian Sea; Crew Saved by Azerbaijan

All the crew members of an Iranian cargo ship bound for Russia that sank in the Caspian Sea off the coast of the Republic of Azerbaijan have been rescued, Iran’s ambassador to Baku said.

Saudi, Israel Top Child Killers of 2018, UN Chief Reports

The United Nations has for the third year put Saudi Arabia and its allies in their military campaign against Yemen on the world body's blacklist of child killers,

Iran Acquires Technology for Building Airbag Control Units

A major Iranian auto parts maker says it has gained the technology needed for manufacturing the airbag control unit (ACU) amid sanctions that have restricted Iran’s ability to import high-tech parts needed in its automotive industry.

IRGC Chief Assures No Iranian Drone Downed by US

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has roundly dismissed as a "big lie" American officials’ claims that US forces may have downed more than one Iranian drone over the Persian Gulf, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic has not lost any unmanned aerial vehicle.

Iran May Cut Imports from Brazil If Stranded Ships Not Refueled

Iran has asked Brazil to allow refueling of Iranian ships or have Tehran cancel imports worth about $2 billion a year from the Latin American country.

Iran Says Holding Negotiation with Promise Breakers ‘Absurd’

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani rejected the notion of any possible negotiation between the country and the US administration and said any talks with someone who always reneges on his promises would be absurd and a sign of frustration.

Iran Has Long Protected Maritime Security in Region: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani underlines Iran’s historical role as a preserver of maritime security in the region, saying the country has no interest in initiating tensions either here or beyond.

Panama Confirms UAE Ship Seized by Iran Was Smuggling Fuel

Panama's maritime authority has confirmed that a tanker operating under the country's flag and seized by Iran in the Persian Gulf last week for smuggling fuel, was indeed in violation of international laws.

Tehran Warns London against Further Provocation

Iran’s ambassador to the United Kingdom has warned London against further provocation, as reports emerge that the British government is considering freezing Iranian assets and may take other measures as well in a standoff between the two countries over the mutual seizure of tankers.

Hezbollah Chief Praises Iran Leader’s Role in Regional Stability

Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah has expressed gratitude to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei for his aptitude in preventing the region to degenerate into instability.

Iran May Turn Defensive Strategy into Offensive, IRGC Warns

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned enemies against the possibility of a turn in the country’s military strategy from the current defensive strategy toward an offensive one.

All Paths Open to Save JCPOA, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iran’s president says Tehran is determined to keep open all options for preserving the 2015 nuclear deal with world countries while ensuring it derives its interests under the agreement.

Russia Blames US’ Anti-Iran Line for Mideast Tensions

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the hostile policy being pursued by the United States against Iran has fueled tensions in the Middle East, warning that such an approach could have “catastrophic consequences” in the region.

Iran Considers Defensive Power Its Red Line: Official

President Hassan Rouhani’s chief of staff asserts that Iran’s defensive power is non-negotiable, reacting to misinterpretation of earlier remarks made by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Video of Lion Attacking Zookeeper in Iran Goes Viral

Mr. Assad, a lion in Qazvin zoo, Iran, suddenly attacked his keeper on Monday.

Limited Production of ‘Iranian Peugeot 301’ Kicks Off

The Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) has officially inaugurated a production line for Peugeot 301 more than three years after the French owner of the car pulled out of a partnership with the Iranian company citing the threat of American sanctions.

Europe Must Make Investments in Iran to Save JCPOA: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Europeans do not seem ready yet to put investment into saving the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran, despite their claim to be willing to retain it.

NAS Award in Math Renamed after Iranian Genius Mirzakhani

The US National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has renamed a prestigious prize in mathematics after the late Iranian math genius Maryam Mirzakhani, who became the first woman to be awarded the prestigious Fields Medal.

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