Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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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.

Iran Welcomes India-Pakistan Joint Statement on Ceasefire

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has hailed the joint statement of India and Pakistan based on which the two sides have agreed to strictly adhere to the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir region.

Iran Reduced Commitments after US Failed to Fulfil Obligations: VP

The Iranian first vice president says the country scaled down its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), after the US reneged on its obligations under the agreement.

Second Iranian COVID-19 Vaccine Undergoes Human Trial

Iran’s Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has started the first phase of the human trial of Iran’s second homegrown COVID-19 vaccine after successfully completing the initial steps.

‘US Attack on Syria Aimed at Paving Way for Terrorists’ Return’

A Middle East Expert says the US military attacked Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) troops on Iraq-Syria border to create a “safe corridor” for ISIS terrorists to return to Iraq from Syria.

Recent Incidents in Iraq Plot to Strain Tehran-Baghdad Relations: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sat down with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Tehran where they discussed the different dimensions of political and economic cooperation as well as border exchanges between the two countries.

COVID-19 Vaccination Drive in Full Swing Nationwide: Iran’s President

The Iranian president says the government is moving full steam ahead with the coronavirus inoculation plan nationwide to tackle the disease, and has mobilized all its potential to buy vaccines.

COVID-19 Death Toll in Iran Hits 60,000: Health Ministry

Iran has confirmed 81 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 59,980.

Iran Says Won’t Allow Takfiri Terrorism to Gain Foothold in Region Again

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says Iran and other countries fighting terror will not allow “puppet Takfiri terrorism” to rear its ugly head again in the region.

‘Iran’s Deal with IAEA Deal Proves Its Nuclear Program Peaceful’

A senior Iranian official says the country proved to the whole world that its nuclear program is peaceful by signing an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during a recent visit to Tehran by IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.

Iran Says to Remove IAEA Cameras in 3 Months if Sanctions Not Lifted

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the surveillance cameras of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be removed from Iranian nuclear sites in three months if the US sanctions are not lifted.

Iran, Syria Discuss Cultural, Media Cooperation in Damascus

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has held talks with Syrian officials and attended meetings of think tanks, media outlets and elites in the Arab country.

Iran Condemns US Airstrikes on Syria

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has categorically condemned the US' illegal attacks on areas in eastern Syria, which amount to gross violation of human rights and a breach of international law and rights.

Iran Says Reviewing Pakistani Media Reports about Border Clashes

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the country is studying certain reports published by Pakistani media regarding the initial clashes between fuel smugglers along the Iranian-Pakistani border.

Iranian Officials Discuss International Potential of Sci-Tech Innovation

The Joint Diplomacy-Innovation Working Group of Iran’s National Innovation Fund (INIF) of the president’s office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held its second meeting to elaborate on the policies, services and potential of the INIF in the domain of international interactions.

Iran Urges All Armenian Parties to Show Restraint, Avoid Violence

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has called on all parties in Armenia to show self-restraint and avoid violence.

Deal with IAEA in Line with Implementation of Parliament’s Law: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the government is determined to implement the parliament’s legislation aimed at lifting the sanctions imposed on the country.

Iran Puts into Service Major Freeway Near Tehran

Iran has inaugurated a 158-kilometres-long freeway that stretches across three provinces.

Iran’s President Congratulates Kuwait on National Day

The Iranian president has congratulated Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah on the the Arab country’s National Day.

Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to the Iranian foreign minister, had a phone conversation with Sweden’s special envoy for Yemen Peter Semneby as part of Iran’s international consultations to settle the Yemen crisis.