Policies of US, Mideast Allies Embolden Israel: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has censured the United States and its regional allies in the Middle East for adopting "short-sighted" policies that encourage Israel to continue its criminal activities against the people of Palestine.

Iran Playing Effective Role in Regional Development: IRGC Chief

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari underlined the constructive role of Iran in regional developments and victories of the Islamic resistance front, which, he said, demonstrated the continual achievements of the Islamic Revolution.

Talks with Deceitful Israeli Regime to Delay Palestinians’ Victory: Iran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says resistance is the sole way to save the oppressed Palestinian nation.

Arab League Calls for Int’l Probe into Israel’s Crimes against Gazans

The Arab League (AL) has condemned Tel Aviv’s “crimes against humanity” in Gaza, demanding that the United Nations and the International Criminal Court (ICC) launch investigations into Israel’s recent killings of unarmed Palestinian protesters.

“Iran to Keep Working with Russia until Eradication of Terrorists”

Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says Iran is set to keep up its counter-terrorism cooperation with Russia until Syria and the entire region are fully cleansed of terrorist outfits.

Iran Says “Illegal” Foreign Military Presence in Syria Must Be Stopped

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has slammed unauthorized military presence of foreign forces in Syria, calling for an end to such “illegal” intervention.

Iran Blasts US for Non-Compliance with NPT

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations slammed the US government for the lack of commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Iran President to Attend Syria Peace Talks in Turkey

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is due in Ankara next week to hold the second round of talks with his Russian and Turkish counterparts about the latest developments in Syria.

N. Korean Leader in Beijing Pledges Denuclearization: China

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to denuclearize and meet US officials, China said on Wednesday after an historic meeting with President Xi Jinping, who promised China would uphold friendship with its isolated neighbor.

Iran Beats Algeria in FIFA World Cup Warm-up

The Iran men’s national football team, domestically known as Team Melli, has defeated Algeria in a friendly fixture as part of its preparations for the 2018 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.

Iran President to Leave Tehran for Ashgabat, Baku Tuesday

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is to set off on a two-day visit to Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan to discuss ways of improving mutual relations and the latest developments in the region with those country's officials.

“Iran Must Develop Ties with Russia, China to Counter US Hardliners”

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic should strengthen relations with Russia and China to counter tougher US policies expected after President Donald Trump's appointment of John Bolton as national security adviser.

Eminent Iranian Philosopher, Intellectual Dies at 83

Veteran Iranian intellectual and Indologist, Dariush Shaygan has passed at the age of 83, leaving behind a trail of magisterial works.

Rouhani Lauds Iran’s Efforts to Promote Regional Peace

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has praised the Islamic Republic’s role in efforts to restore peace and stability to the Middle East through cooperation with regional countries.

Iran Will Never Compromise National Interests: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the policy of constructive interaction with the world in the new Iranian year (starts on March 21), also saying that the Islamic Republic will never compromise its national interests.

Iran’s Southwest Hit by 5-Magnitude Quake

An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale jolted an area in Iran’s southwestern province of Bushehr on Monday but there are no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Rahim-Mashaei, Another Ally of Ahmadinejad, Arrested in Iran

Former vice president of Iran Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei was detained by the police for questioning, judicial authorities said.

Iran Says Welcomes Baghdad-Erbil Agreements

Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi said the Islamic Republic welcomes recent agreements reached between Baghdad and Erbil, which lifted a nearly six-month air blockade imposed on the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

Western Media Hiding Truth about Iran Human Rights Situation

The Western media never let the truth of the human rights situation in Iran be known, says the head of Iran's High Council for Human Rights.

4 Killed, 1,800 Injured in “Fireworks Wednesday” Incidents

Firecracker-related incidents left 4 people dead and over 1,799 others injured in Chaharshanbe Soori, a fire festival held on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Iranian calendar year, the head of Iran’s Center for Emergency Medical Services said.

Iran Slams Discriminatory Approach to Aiding Fight against Illicit Drugs

Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli deplored the discriminatory approach of international organizations in providing assistance to governments fighting against illicit drugs and called on all countries to meet their responsibility in this campaign.

Iran President Says Tehran, Baku Can Link Asia to Europe

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Azerbaijan can turn into a connecting route between Asia and North Europe.

Iranian Diplomat Says US Seeks to Interfere in Iraqi Elections

The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Pentagon are trying to interfere in Iraq’s upcoming parliamentary elections under the guise of the Arab country’s non-governmental organizations (NGOs), a former Iranian ambassador to Baghdad said.

Iran FM in Islamabad Calls for Free Trade with Pakistan

On a visit to Pakistan, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran pursues “free bilateral trade” with the neighboring South Asian country.

Iran Recovers Bodies of Those Killed in Turkish Plane Crash

An Iranian rescue helicopter is going to bring down bodies of people on board a Turkish private jet that crashed in southwestern Iran on Sunday night, while crash investigation teams from Turkey and families of the victims have arrived in Iran.

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