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Iran Summons Portuguese Ambassador over EU Sanctions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned the Portuguese Ambassador to Tehran to protest at the European Union's move to blacklist a number of Iranian officials and bodies over human rights concerns.

Iran, Russia Stress Respect for Syrian Constitution, National Dialogue

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran’s Foreign Minister for special political affairs, has held talks with Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and President Vladimir Putin's Special Envoy for the Middle East and Africa.

Israeli-Owned Ship Attacked near UAE’s Fujairah Port

The Israeli-owned cargo ship Hyperion has been attacked near the shores of the Fujairah emirate of the United Arab Emirates.

Iranian, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Cooperation in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov who has travelled to Iran heading a delegation.

Inviting Israel to Persian Gulf ‘Dangerous’ Step, Rouhani Tells Lavrov

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned the country’s southern neighbours about the “dangerous” consequences of inviting the Israeli regime to the Persian Gulf.

Iran to Start Enriching Uranium to Purity Level of 60% Tonight

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the country will start enriching uranium to the purity level of 60 percent.

Iran FM Writes Letter to UN Chief over Natanz Act of Sabotage

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the recent act of sabotage against Iran’s Natanz enrichment facility.

Iranian Delegation in Vienna for Fresh Round of Talks

A delegation of Iranian nuclear negotiators, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Politcal Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, has arrived in the Austrian capital of Vienna to attend a fresh meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission.

Natanz Attack, Its Impact on Vienna Talks Make Headlines in Iran

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Urges South Korea to Immediately Release Its Frozen Assets

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has held talks with South Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Choi Jong-kun who was in Tehran as part of a delegation headed by the country’s prime minister.

Acts of Sabotage, Sanctions Not to Give US Leverage against Iran: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says sanctions and acts of sabotage will give the United States no leverage to force Iran into sitting at the negotiating table.

Iran Reserves Right to Act against Perpetrators of Terror Act in Natanz

The Iranian government spokesman says Iran reserves the right to act against those who ordered and perpetrated the act of sabotage against the country’s Natanz nuclear facility.

Sharafkhaneh Port: A Unique Town in Northwestern Iran

The Sharafkhaneh port is one of the largest and oldest ports of Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran.

Iran, Russia to Sign Cooperation Document during Lavrov’s Trip to Tehran

The Iranian ambassador to Moscow has described as very important Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s ongoing trip to Tehran.

Iran Condemns EU Sanctions, Vows to Consider Reciprocal Move

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has lashed out at the European Union for putting the names of several Iranian officials and institutions on its human rights sanctions list.

Tehran, Kabul Discuss Trend of Afghan Peace Talks

The Iranian foreign minister’s special envoy for Afghanistan Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian has discussed with Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar the latest status of peace negotiations in Afghanistan.

Iran FM, Iraq’s Top Security Official Discuss Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem Al-Araji in Tehran.

Iranian Nuclear Spokesman Injured During Visit to Natanz Facility

Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi has sustained injuries in an accident while inspecting the Natanz nuclear facility on Sunday after an Israeli attack led to electricity disruption and a fire.

Emergency Power System Launched at Natnaz Following Outage: Salehi

Iran's nuclear chief has dismissed Israeli media reports that the Sunday morning's attack on Natanz nuclear facility has set back Iran's program by nine months, saying the emergency power system of the site has already been launched.

Zarif Vows Revenge for Israeli Attack on Natanz Facility

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has blamed Israel for sabotaging Iran’s key Natanz nuclear site, vowing revenge for the Sunday morning’s attack.

Iran Identifies Person Who Disrupted Flow of Electricity in Natanz: Source

A source close to the Iranian Intelligence Ministry says the country has identified the person who disrupted the flow of electricity at Natanz nuclear facility and caused an outage in one of the halls.

Serbian Foreign Minister to Visit Iran on Apr. 17: Spokesman

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Serbian Foreign Minister will visit Tehran on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

Iran Says IR-1 Centrifuges Damaged in Israeli Attack on Natanz

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Israeli attack on Natanz nuclear facility has caused damages to Iran's IR-1 centrifuges, which will be replaced by more advanced machines.

Seoul Must Unblock Iran’s Frozen Assets As Soon As Possible

Iran’s first vice president says South Korea must take action to unfreeze Iran’s foreign exchange assets as soon as possible, noting that freezing Iran’s money has badly tarnished the image of South Korean banks among Iranians.

Iran Condemns Natanz Incident as ‘Nuclear Terrorism’

Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) has dismissed as “nuclear terrorism” an attack on the country’s Natanz nuclear facility, which caused damages to its electrical system.