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Iran Congratulates Sadyr Japarov on His Election as Kyrgyz President

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Sadyr Japarov on his election as Kyrgyzstan's new president.

Iran Rejects Pompeo’s ‘Baseless’ Claim about Tehran’s Ties to Al-Qaeda

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman strongly rejected US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s unfounded claim that Tehran has links to the al-Qaeda terrorist group.

Rouhani Dismisses Concerns over COVID-19 Vaccine Supply

President Hassan Rouhani has assured Iranians that his administration strives to meet demand for the coronavirus vaccine with a homegrown product, purchases from reliable companies, and delivery of vaccine through the World Health Organization's COVAX programme.

Iran Condemns US Designation of Cuba as State Sponsor of Terror

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has condemned in the strongest terms the United States’ move to put Cuba on its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Iran Rules Out Fresh Talks with Incoming US Administration

Iran’s Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei has ruled out fresh negotiations between Tehran and Washington following Joe Biden's coming into office, saying the two countries’ return to their commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal needs no negotiation.

International Water, Electricity Exhibitions Kick Off in Tehran

Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian has inaugurated the 20th edition of Iran International Water and Waste Water Exhibition (WATEX 2021) and the 16th Iran International Electricity Exhibition (IEE 2021) in Tehran.

Iran, Iraq Resolved to Meet $20 Billion Trade Target: Energy Minister

Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian has highlighted Tehran and Baghdad’s determination to raise the value of annual trade exchanges to $20 billion, pointing to the major role that the private sectors and a joint investment fund could play in working towards that goal.

Makran Forward Base Ship Joins Iran’s Navy Fleet

The Iranian forward base ship Makran joined the country’s naval fleet on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, upon the order of Major General Mohammad Baqeri, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.

Trump’s Moves in Region Discrediting US: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the United States is on shaky ground in the region, and takes actions which further discredit itself.

Iran President Praises Local Firms Working to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine

The Iranian president has appreciated extensive efforts by knowledge-based companies and all other institutions to develop an Iranian coronavirus vaccine.

Iran‌ Says Won’t Remain Indifferent toward South Korea’s Seizure of Its Assets

Iranian Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati has urged Seoul to adopt “independent” behaviour toward Iran’s financial resources in that country.

Seoul’s Freezing of Tehran’s Assets Damages South Korea’s Image in Iran: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has blasted South Korea for keeping the Iranian assets frozen in its banks citing the US sanctions, saying the issue has seriously damaged the East Asian country's image among Iranian people.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Developments

United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen has held talks with Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister in special political affairs.

Iran Dismisses Claim It Will Expel IAEA Inspectors If US Bans Not Lifted

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected a senior lawmaker’s claim that international inspectors will be expelled from the country if the US sanctions are not lifted by February 21.

Iran Reports 91 More Deaths Caused by Coronavirus

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 91 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 56,262.

Iran Condoles with Indonesia over Deadly Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed sympathy with Indonesia over the crash of a passenger plane, which resulted in the deaths of all the people on board.

Iran to Produce Electric Engines for Vehicles

The Science and Technology Department of the Iranian President’s Office and the Tehran Municipality have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on advanced transportation and designing a platform to electrify vehicles.

Iranian High-Tech Firms Due in Armenia to Discuss Further Cooperation

As many as 20 Iranian knowledge-based companies are to travel to Yerevan next month to enhance trade and technological relations with their Armenian counterparts.

Historical Edifice in Tehran Turned into Public Garden

A garden which used to be the personal home and entertainment resort of Hassan Vosough od-Dowleh, the prime minister of Iran during the Qajar rule, has been converted into a public park.

Iran Develops Software to Process Geotechnical Data

Iranian experts have developed software used to process data provided by precise geotechnical apparatuses.

Iranian Company Develops Advanced Air Pollution Monitoring Devices

An Iranian knowledge-based company has manufactured advanced devices for flue gas analysis, emission and particulate matter measurement, and air purification.

Trump’s Downfall Prompted by His Populistic Approach: Iran

A senior Iranian official says US President Donald Trump will be unseated soon due to his populistic approaches.

Iranian, South Korean Diplomats Discuss Tanker Seizure, Frozen Assets

First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea Choi Jong Kun and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi have discussed the IRGC's seizure of a Korean chemical tanker and Seoul's freezing of Iran's assets in a meeting in Tehran.

Single-Day Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest in Seven Months

Iran has confirmed 71 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since June 7, 2020, increasing the overall death toll to 56,171.

Severe Cold Hits Zahedan in Southeastern Iran

Severe cold in Sistan and Baluchestan province, especially its capital city Zahedan, has imposed heavy damages on farmers and their crops this year.