Iran Condemns Israel’s Desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Attacks on Gaza

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned the recent Israeli regime’s acts of aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

President: Iran’s Economy on Right Track

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the country’s economic progress during his term, saying Iran’s economy is on the right track despite a whole host of problems that have gripped oil-exporting countries.

Russian Fighter Jets’ Flights from Iranian Airbase Not Halted: Speaker Larijani

Iran has not stopped allowing Russian warplanes to fly into Syria from one of its western airbases, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said but at the same time reiterated that Tehran has not put any military bases at the disposal of Russia.

Tehran-Moscow Anti-Terror Cooperation ‘Positive’: Russian Envoy

Russia’s ambassador to Iran, Levan Dzhagaryan, said Moscow’s cooperation with Tehran against terrorist groups in Syria has a “positive perspective”.

Iranian Police Arrest Drug Kingpin in Southeastern Province

Iranian security and intelligence forces have managed to arrest a drug trafficker in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan who is the biggest drug lord detained in the country in decades, the provincial police chief announced on Monday.

President of France’s National Assembly Due in Iran in Sept.

Claude Bartolone, the president of French National Assembly, is scheduled to pay a four-day visit to Tehran in early September to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Turkey

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi slammed a recent deadly terrorist attack in Western Turkey which left at least 50 people dead and nearly 100 others wounded.

Iran Urges Involvement of Sunnis in Iraq’s Political Structure

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani stressed the need for engagement of moderate Sunni activists in the political and administrative structure of Iraq.

Iran to Make Supersonic Cruise Missiles Soon: DM

Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan highlighted the great technological advances made in the country’s missile industry, saying Tehran will be capable of manufacturing supersonic cruise missiles in the near future.

President Reiterates Iran’s Resolution to Side with Iraq against Terrorism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pledged the Islamic Republic’s continued support for neighboring Iraq against foreign-backed terrorists, saying that Tehran will stand by Baghdad “to the end”.

Iran’s Homegrown Air Defence Missile System Unveiled

Bavar-373 long-range air defence missile system, designed and manufactured by the Iranian experts, was officially put on display in Tehran on Sunday, during President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to an exhibition of the Defence Ministry’s achievements.

Iran FM Heads to Latin America for Six-Nation Tour

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has embarked on a six-nation tour of Latin America at the head of a high-ranking politico-economic delegation.

Iran’s Qassemi Bags Silver in Rio 2016 Wrestling

Iran’s wrestler Komeil Qassemi won a silver medal in the 125-kilogram category of Rio 2016 Olympic Games Free-Style wrestling by defeating Turkish rival.

Economic Goals High on Agenda in Iranian FM’s Latin America Tour: Spokesman

Representatives of a large number of Iranian companies will accompany Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in his upcoming tour of Latin America, signifying Tehran’s plans to boost non-oil exports, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesman said.

Iran, Iraq Agree on Closer Security Cooperation

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani unveiled plans for stronger cooperation with neighbouring Iraq in the fight against terrorism.

Acclaimed Chilean filmmaker to attend film festival in Iran

A Chilean film director, screenwriter and film producer, Miguel Ernesto Littin Cucumides, is scheduled to take part in the third edition of the Ammar International Popular Film Festival in the Iranian capital city of Tehran later this month.

There’s No Guarantee Next US President Will Stick to JCPOA: Politician

A former US congressman admits there is no assurance that the next US president will remain committed to the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

President Lauds Iranian Athletes’ Performance in Olympic Games

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the country’s athletes in the ongoing Olympic Games in Rio for bringing glory to Iran, extending special thanks to 18-year-old taekwondo player Kimia Alizadeh for winning the first-ever Olympic medal by an Iranian lady.

Despite Russian Offer, Iran Has No Plans to Buy S-400: DM

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said the country is not going to purchase Russian-made S-400 air defense missile system though Moscow has offered to sell it to Iran.

Iran Confirms Turkish FM’s Surprise Visit to Tehran

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has paid a short unscheduled visit to Tehran on Thursday, August 18.

Iranian Spokesman: Good Ties with Neighbors Tehran’s Top Priority

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi reiterated the country’s unwavering policy to establish friendly relations with neighboring countries.

No Limits on Range, Accuracy of Iran’s Missiles: DM

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan highlighted the country’s technical capacity to fulfill its needs for military equipment, stressing that there is no limitation to improvement of the quality and range of homegrown missiles.

Iran’s Freestyler Hassan Yazdani Wins Gold Medal in Rio

Iran's Hassan Yazdani won a thrilling men's freestyle wrestling final against Russian Aniuar Geduev to claim Olympic gold in Rio.

Alizadeh Wins Taekwondo Bronze at Rio 2016

Kimia Alizadeh became the first Iranian woman to win an Olympics medal by winning bronze in -57 kg class of taekwondo at Rio 2016.

Iran Not to Tolerate Behavior Contrary to Spirit of JCPOA: Shamkhani

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani warned that the Islamic Republic will never tolerate any behavior by the Western parties to the July 2015 nuclear agreement contrary to the spirit of the deal, also known as JCPOA.

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