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Ball Is Now in US Court, Iran’s Rouhani Tells Swiss President

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the ball is now in the US court, as its return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal will lead to Iran’s return to fulfilling its obligations under the JCPOA.

Iran Reports Over 8,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 8,011 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 1,534,034.

Iran Denies Any Involvement in Erbil Attack, Urges Prosecution of Perpetrators

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has categorically rejected allegations ascribing the Monday night's rocket attack on the city of Erbil in the Iraqi Kurdistan region to Iran, calling on the Baghdad government to prosecute the perpetrators.

Iran Not to Halt Its Cooperation with IAEA: Spokesman

Iran’s Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says the country will stop its voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol next week if the US sanctions are not lifted, but it does not mean that Iran is going to halt its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran, Russia Start Joint Naval Drills North of Indian Ocean

Iran and Russia have kicked off joint naval maneuvers called "Marine Security Belt" in the north of the Indian Ocean.

Pointless to Say Iran Should Return to JCPOA as It Never Left: Envoy

The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations says there is no point saying Iran should return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as it never left the accord.

Iran to Stop Implementation of Additional Protocol Next Week: Spokesman

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says if the other signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), fail to fulfil their obligations, Tehran will stop the voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol next week.

Iran’s Economy Thriving despite Sanctions: Vice-President

Iran’s first vice president says the country’s economy is up and running, and the production and procurement of commodities are well underway thanks to efforts by importers and exporters.

Iran Informs IAEA of Decision to Halt Voluntary Implementation of Nuclear Protocols

Iran has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of its decision to stop actions it has been implementing voluntarily, so far, as of February 23, 2021.

Iran, Qatar Discuss Closer Transport Cooperation in Tehran

Iranian Minister of Roads and Transportation Mohammad Eslami has sat down with Qatar’s Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti in Tehran.

Iran Welcomes Talks with Persian Gulf Countries, Rouhani Tells Qatari FM

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran welcomes talks with all Persian Gulf littoral states, as peace and stability in the region will not be achieved except through cooperation and dialogue between the countries of the region.

Lake Maharlou in Iran’s Fars Province Dries Up

Photo by Mohammad-Reza Dehdari, ISNA

Iran‌ Says Ready to Provide Lab Equipment for Afghan Universities

Iranian Vice-President Sorena Sattari says the country is prepared to provide laboratory equipment for the universities of Afghanistan.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Hit 59,000: Health Ministry

Iran has confirmed 83 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 59,028.

Pregnant Iranian Nurse Dies of Coronavirus before Seeing Her Baby

The novel coronavirus has led to the death of a pregnant Iranian nurse before she delivered her baby.

Qatari Foreign Minister Meets Iran’s Zarif in Tehran

Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has held talks with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

Poetry Can Illustrate Sufferings of COVID-19 Patients: Iran

The Iranian minister of culture and Islamic guidance says the country will exchange its “poetic” experience of coronavirus with the world.

In Photos: Four Seasons Bathhouse of Arak

The Four Seasons (Chahar Fasl) Bathhouse, which used to be the largest bathhouse of Iran, is located in the city of Arak in Markazi province, central Iran.

‘Iran Intelligence Forces Hunting for Mastermind behind Scientist’s Assassination’

Iran’s intelligence minister says a manhunt is underway for the key mastermind behind the assassination of top Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Iran Says Informed IAEA of Its Confidentiality Concerns

Iran’s ambassador to international organizations says the country has, in an official letter, informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of its considerations and concerns on the principle of “confidentiality.”

Iran Congratulates Serbia on National Day, Hopes for Closer Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to the Republic of Serbia on the country’s national day.

Iran Tests Smart, Precision-Guided Missile

A top Iranian military official says the country has test-launched a smart missile with a range of 300 kilometres.

UK Hides Truth about Mutated Strain of Coronavirus: Iran

The Iranian health minister has accused London of hiding the truth about the mutated variant of the novel Coronavirus after a 71-year-old woman with no travel history died of the UK strain.

Iranian Women Shining in Higher Education Sector: Minister

Iran’s minister of science, research and technology says Iranian women have had a brilliant performance in the higher education domain.