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JCPOA Survived Thanks to Iran’s Efforts; Now It’s Other Parties’ Turn

Iran’s government spokesman Ali Rabiei says the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers have survived so far thanks to the Iranian nation’s resistance, and it’s now the other parties’ duty to keep it alive.

Iran, India Must Boost Mutual Cooperation: Defence Minister

Iran’s defence minister, who is visiting India on an official trip, says Tehran and New Delhi should boost their cooperation in different areas.

Iran Installs New Centrifuges at Natanz, Fordow Nuclear Facilities

Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says new centrifuges have been installed at Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities.

Iran’s Defence Minister in India for High-Level Talks

Iran’s Minister of Defence and Logistics of the Armed Forces Brigadier General Amir Hatami is visiting India at the invitation of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Iran Rejects Macron’s ‘Short-Sighted’ Call for Renegotiation of JCPOA

The Iranian government spokesman has dismissed "irresponsible" remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron about fresh negotiations on the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran Reports over 70 New COVID-19 Deaths in 24 Hours

Iran has confirmed 72 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 58,110.

‘Crew of Seized South Korean Ship Allowed to Leave Iran’

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Tehran has, in a humanitarian move, allowed the crew members of the South Korean ship seized by Iran due to environmental concerns, to leave the country.

EU’s Borrell Can End Iran-US Dispute over JCPOA Return: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell can resolve the “Mexican standoff” between Iran and the US over the two sides’ return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal in his capacity as the JCPOA coordinator.

Iran Hosting Gathering on Followers of Divine Faiths

A gathering of followers of divine faiths has kicked off at the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.

‘Iran Emerged Victorious in US Economic War with Bare Hands’

A senior Iranian official says documents pertaining to the United States’ economic war against Iran should be collected for the generation to come so as to prove how Iran won with bare hands.

Iran Says Trying to Get Its Stranded National Out of Myanmar

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Iranian embassy in Thailand is trying to help an Iranian woman stranded in Myanmar to get out of the country following the recent coup d'etat in the country.

Iran Launches Zoljanah Satellite Launch Vehicle

Iran has, for the first time, test-launched a combined satellite launch vehicle which runs on the most powerful solid-fuel engine in the country.

‘Talks with Taliban Don’t Mean Iran Has Forgotten Killing of Its Diplomats’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the talks being held between Iranian officials and the Taliban with the aim of bringing back stability to Afghanistan don’t mean that Tehran has forgotten the militant group’s 1998 killing of Iranian diplomats in Mazar-i-Sharif.

Iran’s Coronavirus Fatalities Rise to 58,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 79 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 58,038.

President Rouhani Renews Allegiance to Imam Khomeini

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and a number of his cabinet members renewed their allegiance to the ideals of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, ahead of the anniversary of 

Iran to Expand Export Markets for Its Knowledge-Based Products: VP

A senior Iranian official says the country is seeking to diversify export markets for the products developed by its domestic knowledge-based companies.

Iran’s Oil Exports Rising Despite Sanctions: Top Banker

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the country is much better off when it comes to the export of oil and oil products compared to the past.

‘Iran Secured Major Achievements after 1979 Islamic Revolution’

Iran’s government spokesman says the country has secured numerous achievements since the victory of its 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Iran Dispels Concerns over Import of Russian Coronavirus Vaccine

Iran’s health minister has dismissed criticisms regarding COVID-19 vaccine imports, saying families of Iranian officials will be the first to receive shots from imported vaccines.

Iran Rejects ‘Distorted, Misleading’ Report on Zarif’s Meeting with Taliban

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman described as “distorted” and even “wrong and misleading” the news published by Tasnim News Agency regarding a meeting between the visiting Taliban delegation and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran Inaugurates 13 Major Water, Electricity Projects

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has inaugurated 13 major national projects in the fields of water and electricity with an investment of over 4.7 trillion tomans.

Over 1.2 Million Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 1,210,051 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

Iran Backs Formation of ‘All-Inclusive’ Gov’t in Afghanistan, Zarif Tells Taliban

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has welcomed the idea of formation of an all-inclusive government with the participation of all ethnic and political groups in Afghanistan.

Iran’s Largest Chlorine Factory Comes on Line

Iran's First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri has inaugurated the country’s largest chlorination factory in southwestern Khuzestan province.

Iran’s Oil, Natural Gas Industries Growing Considerably: Minsiter

Iran’s petroleum minister says the country's oil and natural gas industries have developed tremendously since the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran.