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Zarif Says Won’t Run for President, Will Focus on Removal of Sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he will definitely not enter the June presidential race, asking hardliners to let him focus on the Vienna talks and the removal of US sanctions.

Iran Alone in Supporting Oppressed People of Palestine: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has critcitised the Muslim world’s silence towards Israel’s killing of Palestinian people, saying Tehran is almost alone in supporting the oppressed people of Palestine.

Rahmanlou Port on Shores of Dried Lake Urmia

Photo by Maryam Ebrahimeh, ISNA

Iran Hopes Contacts with Saudi Arabia Will Come to Fruition: Zarif

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed hope that the recent contacts between Tehran and Riyadh would come to fruition.

Iran Elections 2021: Ahmadinejad Signs Up to Run for President

Iran's former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run for president in the country's June presidential election.

Zarif in Damascus to Discuss Palestine Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to Syria at the head of a delegation for talks on bilateral and regional issues as well as the latest developments in the occupied territories and Israel's assaults on Islamic sanctities.

Iran Blasts Israel’s Racist Crimes, Reiterates Call for Referendum in Palestine

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has blasted the Israeli regime's attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque and its killing of worshippers, saying the only fair solution to the Palestine issue is to hold a referendum.

Iran, Algeria Discuss Promotion of Mutual Cooperation

Algerian Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum had a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday.

Iran Elections 2021: Registration of Hopefuls Officially Begins

The registration of those hoping to contest Iran’s presidential vote slated for June 18 was officially kicked off on Tuesday.

Chief Negotiators of Iran, E3 Hold Four-Way Meeting in Vienna

Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, the head of Iran's negotiating team in the Vienna talks, had a quadrilateral meeting with the chief negotiators of the three European countries (Germany, France, and Britain) on Monday as part of the ongoing consultations on the JCPOA in the Austrian capital.

Iran, Turkey Discuss Latest Developments in Jerusalem al-Quds

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu discussed the latest status of the Holy Quds and the developments in the occupied territories in a telephone conversation on Monday afternoon.

Hamas Chief Calls Zarif to Brief Him on Jerusalem Tensions

In a telephone conversation on Monday night, Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh briefed Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on the latest situation in the occupied territories and the usurping Zionist regime's attacks against Palestinians as well as the Palestinian people's all-out resistance.

Zarif Urges Iraq to Ensure Security of Iran’s Diplomatic Sites

Following the assault of a group of people against the Iranian Consulate in the holy city of Karbala, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a telephone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein informed the Iraqi side about Tehran's protest at such moves which run counter to diplomatic rules and procedures and violate the 1963 Vienna Convention.

Iran Summons Iraqi Envoy to Condemn Attack on Its Consulate in Karbala

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned the Iraqi ambassador to protest at the attack of a group of rioters against the Iranian Consulate in Karbala.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Exceed 75,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 351 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 75,261.

US Accepts to Meet Most of Iran’s Demands: Foreign Ministry

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the United States has already accepted to do most of what it is supposed to and what Iran deems necessary.

Iran, P4+1 Continue Intensive Talks in Vienna

Delegations from Iran and the P4+1 group have been moving forward with their intensive talks in the Austrian capital, Vienna, since Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Iran Laments ‘Catastrophic, Sorrowful’ Tragedy of Kabul School  

Iran’s special envoy for Afghanistan has strongly condemned the brutal crime and terrorist attack against a girls’ school in the Afghan capital, Kabul.

Iran Has Four Red Lines in Vienna Talks: Speaker

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the country's nuclear negotiators must consider four red lines in the ongoing talks, in Vienna, to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack against Kabul Girls School

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the terrorist attack against a school for girls in Western Kabul, which killed and wounded dozens of students.

Exhibition of Calligraphy Paintings Underway in Tehran

A group calligraphy exhibition is underway in the Iranian capital, Tehran, showcasing a selection of calligraphy paintings by Iranian masters.

Lioness Undergoes Root Canal Surgery in Iran

This is the story of a female veterinarian undertaking the daunting task of performing a root canal surgery on a lioness.

Morocco Decried for Making Anti-Iran, Pro-Israel Remarks in Talks with AIPAC

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has slammed the anti-Iran and pro-Israel remarks made by the Moroccan foreign minister in an online conversation with members of the Zionist lobby group, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

Trend of COVID-19 Infection on Decline: Iran President

  The Iranian president says COVID-19 has reached the crest of its fourth peak in all provinces across the nation, and now the trend of the disease is on the decline.

Iran Strongly Condemns Israeli Attack on Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque

  Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s brutalities at Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied West Bank.