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Iranian, Russian Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Moscow

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have held talks on a range of issues at a meeting in Moscow.

US Knows Iran Will Not Surrender: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the United States knows it cannot bring the Islamic Republic to its knees through its maximum pressure policy.

Iran Strongly Condemns US Terrorist Attack on Iraq

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the US military attack against the Iraqi forces and territory.

Iran Says Barriers to Transit Ties with Neighbours Removed

Iran’s minister of roads and urban development says all transit and customs issues between the Islamic Republic and the neighbouring countries have been resolved, and the Iranian fleet can now move to Europe and China.

Rouhani Visits Exhibition of Iran’s Petrochemical Achievements

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has toured the country’s latest products, findings, technologies and achievements in the field of petro-chemistry in a visit to an exhibition held in Tehran.

Returning Vulture to the Wild at Lavandevil Wildlife Refuge

Photo by Mahdi Hossein-Nejadi, Mehr News Agency

Iran to Continue Holding Joint Naval Drills: Commander

A senior Iranian military commander has unveiled plans for more joint naval exercises with other countries in the years to come after the conclusion of a war game among Iran, Russia, and China.

US Attacks on PMU Positions in Iraq Draw Strong Reactions

Various Iraqi political groups and officials have condemned the United States’ violation of their country’s sovereignty.

Kuwait Reaffirms Respect for Iran’s Sovereignty after Controversy

Deputy Foreign Minister of Kuwait Khaled Al-Jarallah has highlighted the Arab country’s respect for Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity after speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly held a controversial meeting with an anti-Iran separatist group.

Joint Drills Show Iran Ready for Regional Security Cooperation: FM

The Iranian foreign minister says the joint maneuvers conducted by Iran, Russia and China show Tehran’s preparedness for cooperation to ensure security.

Iran to Host Conference on ‘HOPE’ Initiative

The Iranian capital of Tehran is scheduled to host an international conference on the country’s peace initiative known as ‘Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE)’ in January.

Tehran Cathedral Hosts ‘Cross-Crescent Rendezvous’ Ceremony

The Saint Sarkis Cathedral of Tehran on Sunday hosted a ceremony called “Cross and Crescent Rendezvous” with the aim of further proximity between followers of various faiths including Islam and Christianity.

Iraqi Base Hosting US Forces Hit by Rockets: Report

A base in northern Iraq housing American troops has reportedly been struck by several rockets.

Hashd al-Shaabi Releases Details of US Attack on Bases in Iraq

Director of the Joint Operations Office of Hashd al-Shaabi (aka the Popular Mobilization Units or PMU) has given the details of a US airstrike on its bases in western Iraq.

US Attacks PMU Bases in Iraq near Syria Border

The United States military has carried out strikes in Iraq and Syria against Popular Mobilization Units (PMU). The air strikes allegedly carried out by drones targeted the Kataib Hezbollah forces, who are part of the Hashd al-Shaabi, in their headquarters near the western al-Qa'im district on the border with Syria.

Iran-Russia-China Naval Drills Wrap Up in Oman Sea

Iranian, Russian, and Chinese naval units on Sunday practiced rescuing merchant ships under attack or on fire during the third and final day of the three countries’ joint naval drills.

Education Minister Makes Surprise Visit to Christian School in Tehran

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Minister of Education Mohsen Haji-Mirzaei has paid a surprise visit to a girls’ school for Christian students in Tehran.

FM Zarif to Leave Tehran for Moscow Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will depart for the Russian capital of Moscow on Sunday night.

Iran Develops Homegrown Micromanipulator for Infertility Treatment

Iranian researchers have manufactured a homegrown micromanipulator, a device used to control precise movements in intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) which is applied to infertility treatment procedures.

Traditional Seafaring in Iran Revived after 50 Years

The Kong port in the southern Iranian Hormozgan province has witnessed the revival of traditional seafaring.

Iranian Woman to Receive French Order of Arts and Letters

Iranian art gallery manager Anahita Ghabaian Etehadieh has been invited by the French Minister of Culture to receive the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in early 2020.

Iran Urges US to Leave Region on 3rd Day of Drills with China, Russia

There is no place for American forces in the region anymore, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said.

Iran Slams France’s Stance on Iranian, French Detainees

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the French Foreign Ministry’s meddlesome comments about two Iranian and French nationals who have been arrested in Iran.

‘Roman Wall’ of Iran among Top 2019 Discoveries: Live Science

The Live Science website has listed a 73-mile (115-kilometre) stone wall built between 2400 and 1400 years ago in Sarpol-e Zahab in Western Iran among the top archaeological discoveries of the world in 2019.

Second Day of Iran-Russia-China Naval Drills

This photo taken by Ehsan Naderipour on Dec. 28, 2019, shows warships taking part in the joint naval drills of Iran, Russia, and China in the Sea of Oman and north of Indian Ocean.