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Anti-Iran Resolution to Affect Iran-IAEA Cooperation: Official

Mahmoud Vaezi, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian President, has warned about the ramifications of a possible resolution by the UN nuclear watchdog’s Board of Governors against the country.

Iran Opens Innovation House in Syria to Boost High-Tech Exports

Iran House of Innovation and Technology Exports has been opened in the Syrian capital of Damascus in a ceremony attended by Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari and Syrian Minister of Higher Education Bassam Ibrahim.

Iran Says Ready to Transfer Innovation Ecosystem Experiences to MENA

Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says the Islamic Republic is prepared to transfer its innovation ecosystem experiences to the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Iran Deal Can Be Revived This Week If There’s Serious Determination: Rouhani

The Iranian president says reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, is an easy job that can be done in one or two days if there is serious determination.

Iran Congratulates Bulgaria on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has extended congratulations to his Bulgarian counterpart on the country’s national day.

Iran Offers Condolences over Demise of Lebanese Scholar

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a message, expressed condolences on the demise of senior Lebanese scholar Sheikh Ahmed al-Zain.

Iran, Syria Reach Deal to Enhance Mutual Sci-Tech Collaboration

The Iranian vice president for science and technology says he has discussed closer sci-tech cooperation with Syria during his trip to Damascus.

UN Chief Calls Zarif to Discuss Efforts to Establish Peace in Yemen

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres had a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday evening.

Removal of US Bans Only Way to Save JCPOA, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani had a telephone conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday evening.

Second Iran-Syria Business Matchmaking Meeting Held in Damascus

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari, who is in Damascus at the head of a sci-tech delegation, has attended the second Iran-Syria business matchmaking meeting.

Over 1.4 Million Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 1,406,845 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

Iran, Syria Discuss Closer Sci-Tech Cooperation in Damascus

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari, who is in Damascus at the head of a sci-tech delegation, has sat down with Syrian Minister of Higher Education Bassam Ibrahim.

Iran Says Waiting for Biden Administration’s Action

Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says Tehran is waiting for the new US administration to take action and return to its obligations under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran Likely to Approve FATF Soon: Official

An Iranian official says the bills proposed by the Rouhani administration on adoption of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards will probably be approved at the Iranian Expediency Council soon.

Iran Berates US for Turning Blind Eye to Israeli Nukes

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has fulminated against the West, including the United States, for sealing their lips in the face of Israeli nuclear arms.

Iran Reports Highest Daily Rise in COVID-19 Deaths in Two Months

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 108 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day figure since January 6, increasing the overall death toll to 60,181.

No Talks with US Before It Corrects Wrong Policies: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says there will be no bilateral talks or any change in Iran’s policies unless Washington corrects its wrong policies and return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA.

Kish Island Hosts Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament

Kish Island, a Persian Gulf resort in southern Iran, hosted a water ski and wakeboard tournament on Sunday, February 28, 2021.

Iranian-Cuban COVID-19 Vaccine to Undergo Phase 3 of Human Trial

Iran’s Coronavirus Headquarters says the phase three of the human trial of a COVID-19 vaccine jointly developed by the Pasteur Institute of Iran and Cuba will get underway in three weeks’ time.

US Will Have to Kneel Down, Lift Iran Sanctions: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says he is confident that the United States will finally have to kneel down before the Iranian nation and abandon its sanctions.

Zarif Warns US, Europe against Censuring Iran at IAEA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the United States and the European countries against any move to censure Iran at the upcoming meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Tehran Warns IAEA against Adopting Anti-Iran Resolution

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has warned the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against issuing a resolution on Iran at the upcoming meeting of its Board of Governors.

Iran Rejects EU’s Offer, Says Time Not Ripe for Informal Meeting with US

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the time is not ripe for an informal meeting with the US and the E3 proposed by EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell considering the recent stances and moves by the US and the three European countries.

‘Iran-China Cooperation against COVID-19 Proves Significance of Strategic Ties’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has praised China for donating 250,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Iran, describing it as a new symbol of friendship between the two states.

Iran Summons Turkish Envoy over Interior Minister’s ‘Unacceptable’ Remarks

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Turkish ambassador to Tehran to protest at the Turkish interior minister's "unacceptable" remarks about the presence of PKK elements in Iran.